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FIM EUROPE MAGAZINE
Chief Editor: Dalila Agrati
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Point of view
MICHAL SIKORA
FIM Europe President
We have just finished the FIM Europe Congress held for the second in the Hilton Fiumicino Airport Hotel which is very well connected to the ancient town of Rome. I would like once again to thank the FMIItalian Motorcycling Federation for their support in preparing this meeting!
Our sporting season is in the middle of the way. We are observing a very good attendance of riders and are happy that all the series, those with promoters or without promoters, are on the right organisational level. We strongly believe in our Championships and Cups and the proof is that some of them, like Sidecarcross and Quadcross of European Nations or Yamaha BluCru, were promoted to the World level.
We had a chance to come back to the Beyond Sporting initiative which was held in the past. Thanks to the efforts of 2aa Deputy President Roy N. Wetterstad and FIM Europe Public Affairs Commission Members new edition of Policy Conference was launched. We had good and valuable discussions about lobbying and policy work for the sport and beyond sport motorcycle matters.
This Magazine consists of a lot of information about European events and our activities. I hope you will like the content and will enjoy reading. We are continuing our work for improving motorcycling in Europe!
DALILA AGRATI
FIM Europe Press Officer
Dear readers, glad to introduce you to the second issue of the FIM Europe Magazine.
These last three months have been very intense with the start of all the European Championships and Cups. Calendars are at the height of the season and all disciplines are racing an exciting season with fights, battles, overtaking, emotions, wins and defeats.
This #02 issue has also a special supplement. A few days ago, the 28th FIM
Europe Congress was held in Fiumicino, Rome. Our family was reunited for three thrilling days of meetings. It has been a pleasure to celebrate with you another year of work.
I would like to thank all of you, my colleagues of the FIM Europe and the FMI Federation and staff for the efforts and dedication in preparing the Congress.
Looking forward to seeing you soon again!
Remembering Wolfgang Srb and
It is with deep sadness that the FIM Europe announced the passing of
Mr Wolfgang Srb suddenly passed away on the 1st of June.
Born on August 19th 1948 in Vienna, he was passionate about all aspects of motorcycling, above all of the Motocross discipline. His initiative to work with a complete dedication for developing the MXGP World Championship was paramount in the success of the series.
Srb spent his youth as a keen rally car racer and avid motorsport fan. He approached to the world of motorbikes in the early eighties as a Sporting Steward of the Austrian Federation, attending the FIM Motocross World Championships to support fellow countryman and 1984 and 1985 FIM Motocross 250cc World Champion Heinz Kinigadner as a member of the jury.
In late 1984 he joined the FIM Motocross Commission. In 1987 Srb was already an instructor at seminars for aspiring FIM officials before being elected CMS Vice President in 1989, promoted to CMS President in 1993 and then to CMS Director from 2011 to 2014.
From 2002 to 2006 he was FIM Europe Vice President and in 2014, on occasion of the Congress in Krakow, he was elected FIM Europe President, holding the position until late 2018.
In 2019 he was appointed Honorary FIM Europe President.
He worked with passion and professionalism, creating strong relations in the FIM Europe.
He will always be remembered as a key-figure of our family.
Peter Hansen of two key-figures.
Member of the Motocross and Snowcross Commission since 2010 Peter Hansen tragically passed away on the weekend of April 6th after a short time of illness.
Peter has been a long-time volunteer in DMU’s Motocross Commission and FIM Europe, holding the office of vice-president of the Motocross and Snowcross commission from 2011 until 2022.
He was a member of Sønderborg Motor Club and he got into the motocross sport and DMU when his son started racing years ago.
With Peter’s passing, the FIM Europe family loses a great and dedicated volunteer.
We’ll all miss his kindness and efforts.
The FIM Europe Management Council and Auditors met in Fiumicino
The FIM Europe Management Council and Auditors met for the first time this year on Friday 12th and 13th April 2024 at the General Secretariat in Fiumicino.
The Internal Audit outlined the 2023 year with positive results.
The Management Council discussed sporting and beyond-sporting matters and faced financial issues, approving the budget to be presented for approval to the General Assembly in July at the 2024 FIM Europe Congress.
From the left, first row: Nicoleta Melania Olariu, Jean Marc Desnues, Juhani Halme, Manuel Marinheiro, Michal Sikora, Laurent Delbroek, Alessandro Sambuco, Stijn Rentmeesters, Roy N. Wetterstad. From the left, second row: Tapio Nevala and Francesco C. Mezzasalma.
“We
Michal Sikora
FIM Europe President
“The most important topic was outcome of financial audit carried out on Friday. 2023 was another successful year for our organization. Also, a lot of the sporting and beyond sporting matters was discussed. I’m really happy: I could met my colleagues and spend some fruitful time discussing about the future of European motorcycling”.
are proud of the positive financial result for the year 2023. Congratulation to the financial department and the staff”.
Laurent Delbroek
Chairman of the Auditors
Denmark and Sweden ruled Final A and B
Final A
30th March
Pardubice, Czech Republic
Final A
In a display that met expectations, Denmark’s squad took a decisive win in Pardubice, perfect set for Final A in the Czech Republic. Leading the pack, Mads Hansen stood out as the event’s highest scorer, dropping just a single “point”, with Matic Ivačič being the sole competitor to outpace him. Close behind, Michael Michelsen and Anders Thomsen nearly achieved perfect scores, with the latter notably securing his points across only three heats. In a similar vein, Bastian Pedersen, also competed in three heats, gathering four points.
Finishing in the runner-up position, the home team from the Czech Republic saw Václav Milík at the forefront, amassing 12 points over six heats. Zdeněk Schneiderwind’s strategy to make a tactical switch by substituting Jan Macek with a Cellfast Wolves Krosno rider demonstrated a valiant effort though it didn’t clinch victory. Jan Kvěch’s performance was consistently strong, always crossing the finish line in second place, significantly aiding his team’s
success. Adam Bednář added to the team’s achievements with 9 points from five starts, bolstering his status as a hopeful prospect among Czech supporters.
The Norwegian team, participating for the first time in this competition, claimed the third-place position on the podium, with Mathias Pollestad playing a pivotal role. Pollestad remarkably earned more points than his teammates combined and was the only participant from Norway to win a heat, doing so on two occasions. Matic Ivačič, previously with Unia Tarnów, also made his mark by engaging in direct competition with his adversaries and earning 10 points.
Top three 1. Denmark, 49 points 2. Czech Republic, 33 p. 3. Norway, 23 p.
Final B
Final B
30th March
Poland
Intense day of racing for Final B of the 2024 European Team Speedway Championship. In Gdansk, Poland, Team Sweden secures a strong victory putting in a domination race. Jacob Thorsell and Kim Nilsson set the best results of the day ahead of Andzejs Lebedevs from Latvia, who ensure the second position to his team at the end of a thrilling fight until the end against Team Germany.
Top three
1. Sweden, 42 points
2. Latvia, 31 p.
3. Germany, 27 p.
Gdańsk,
Team Poland wins the Grand Final on home soil
Final
06th April
A large partisan crowd of around 5000 spectators were treated to an excellent afternoons Speedway at the European Team Speedway Championship Grand Final at Grudziądz, in north Poland.
With the Polish home side being seeded through to the Grand Final, they were joined by teams from Denmark, Sweden and the Czech Republic, who qualified through from two Finals the previous weekend at Pardubice in the Czech Republic and Gdańsk in Poland.
In line with the Track Racing rules for this event, each national team was allowed to include a Speedway Grand Prix rider within their line-up, so this was always going to be a close fought event. However, within the first four heats, the Poles had started to build a lead over the second placed favourites Denmark with Sweden in third and the Czech Republic forth.
As the meeting progressed during a warm sunny afternoon, the Poles continued to dominate cheered on by the buoyant crowd, with the team providing 13 out of a possible 20 heat wins. However, the Danes stuck to their guns in the vain hope that they might pick up points with either an engine failure or some other misfortune by the Polish team, but the five Poles remained focused on the job in hand, with the outcome that there were only two races where they didn’t take either a first or second place.
The meeting wasn’t without incident with young Czech rider Adam Bubba Bednar falling off in heat 9. Fortunately, he was uninjured and was quickly back on his feet, but he was excluded from the re-run by the Referee, as being the cause of the stoppage.
The meeting continued to gather pace until heat 18, when the Czech Daniel Kilma was caught out when he touched the starting tapes in anticipation of making a good start, though under the rules this is not allowed, and he too was excluded by the Referee. So, another heat where the Czech team didn’t collect any points.
In the very next heat young Swedish rider Casper Henrikson fell whilst entering the first bend, where he laid on the ground for a few moments. However, the medical team were soon on the scene and after a few minutes he was back on his feet.
By this late stage the Polish team had dominated the score line, much to the pleasure of the home crowd, and was soon to be crowned European Team Speedway Champion for 2024.
FIM Europe President Michal Sikora presented the gold winners medals to the home side, with the silver medals going to Denmark and bronze to Sweden.
Top three
1. Poland, 51 points (Bartosz Zmarzlik, Patryk Dudek, Przemyslaw Pawlicki, Piotr Pawlicki, Wiktor Prrzyjemski)
2. Denmark, 35 points (Mikkel Michelsen, Anders Thomsen, Rasmus Hansen, Bastian Pedersen)
3. Sweden, 20 points (Jacob Thorsell, Antonio Lindback, Fredrik Lindgren, Casper Henrikson)
Grudziądz, Poland
European Under23 Team Speedway Championship
06th April
The QR1 of the European Under23 Team Speedway Championship took place in Pardubice, in the Czech Republic.
The race has been postponed of one day due to the heavy rain that cancelled the schedule of Saturday. In a windy and cold Sunday, teams from the Czech Republic, Great Britain, France and Germany fought to qualify for the Final.
In the end, the tournament was won by home-team: Daniel Klĺma, Jan Jenicek, Jan Macek, Bubba Bednář Adam and Jan Kvéch led the Czech squad to the victory, ruling from the first race and increasing the advantage until the end of the competition. Second position for team Great Britain, while team France finished third.
With 15 points Bubba Bednář Adam (Czech Republic) was the best rider of the day.
Top three
1. Czech Republic, 50 points
2. Great Britain, 35 points
3. France, 20 points QR1
Grudziądz, Poland
QR 1
01st May
Debrecen, Hungary
The first of the four qualifying rounds was held in Debrecen. On the track for the QR1, where the first round of TAURON SEC 2024 is set to take place on June 8, the one who shown the brightest was Anders Thomsen. The Dane finished with a maximum of 15 points. Second place, behind for just one-point, Swedish rider Jacob Thorssell. The minor point differences in the final classification meant that the last two places that were eligible for promotion to the SEC Challenge were decided by an extra race. In the end, Kacper Woryna finished third, while Jevgenijs Kostigovs took fourth place.
QR1 top four
1. Anders Thomsen, DEN,15 points
2. Jacob Thorssell, SWE, 14
3. Kacper Woryna, POL, 12+3
4. Jevgenijs Kostigovs, LAT,12+2
QR 2
01st May
Mureck, Austria
The second qualifying round took place in Mureck, Austria, where Timo Lahti dominated the competition, securing his spot in the SEC Challenge with 14 points. Frederik Jakobsen and Erik Riss finished with 12 points each, claiming second and third places respectively. The last position giving promotion to the tournament in Daugavpils was decided by an extra run, in which Bartłomiej Kowalski faced Tom Brennan. In the end, the Polish, who replaced the injured Antti Vuolas just before the competition, was the winner.
QR2 top four
1. Timo Lahti, SWE, 14 points
2. Frederik Jakobsen, DEN, 12
3. Erik Riss, GER, 12
4. Bartłomiej Kowalski, POL, 11+3
QR 3 QR 4
04th May
Stralsund, Germany
The third qualifying round was held in Stralsund, Germany. Polish riders Maciej Janowski and Przemyslaw Pawlicki, and Danish rider and Rasmus Jensen set the pace from the beginning, securing their promotion to the SEC Challenge. Each scored 14 points in five starts, necessitating an extra race to determine the final order. In this race, “Magic” Janowski emerged victorious, with Pawlicki finishing second and Jensen third. But it was the French Dimitri Berge who secured the last qualifying spot for the Final in Latvia.
QR3 top four
1. Maciej Janowski, POL, 14+3 points
2. Przemyslaw Pawlicki, POL, 14+2
3. Rasmus Jensen, DEN, 14+1
4. Dimitri Berge, FRA, 11
04th May
Krško, Slovenia
The last qualifying round of the SEC took place at Stadion Matije Gubca in Krško, Slovenia. Due to the heavy rain in the days before the copetition, the jury decided to run the race without practice, which allowed the track to dry better in the hours before the race and be ready for tense battles in front of a large audience of 1.500 spectators. As expected, the Slovenian track was dominated by Polish riders. Mateusz Cierniak, a two-time U21 Individual World Champion, left no doubt by finishing first and scoring a perfect full 15 points. Piotr Pawlicki secured second place, only losing to Cierniak, while Czech rider Vaclav Milik completed the podium. An additional race determined the final qualifier for the SEC Challenge, with Andreas Lyager prevailing over Anze Grmek to secure the last spot.
QR4 top four
1. Mateusz Cierniak, POL, 15 points
2. Piotr Pawlicki, POL, 14
3. Vaclav Milik, CZE, 12
4. Andreas Lyager, DEN, 11+3
12th May Daugavpils, Latvia
After 4 Qualifying rounds, the Individual Speedway Championship raced the ECC in Daugavpils, Latvia.
The level of racing had been high, this was already visible in the training sessions with close racing between the riders, ready to fight and qualify for the final series.
In the first heats, the crucial factor was the start from the gate. Dimitri Berge showed a very good reaction in the first heat of the day, confidently securing a win. In the third heat, spectators witnessed an interesting battle between Thorssell and Cierniak throughout the distance, with the Swede ultimately emerging victorious.
In his second start, Anders Thomsen fired up. The acclaimed Dane showcased a phenomenal attack on Timo Lahti and celebrated a victory. Also notable was Piotr Pawlicki’s performance in his second race. In heat 7, the Pole defeated the previously unbeaten Janowski and Thorssell.
The younger of the Pawlicki brothers didn’t intend to stop and confidently sealed his second win in Daugavpils. Leading the event thanks to a victory over Andersen Thomsen, Maciej Janowski strengthened his position as the
leader of the competition. In three starts, the Pole lost only one point.
Magic began the fourth series with another heat win, thereby securing a place in the top five of the competition, which guarantees advancement to SEC 2024. Despite an earlier mechanical failure, Thomsen still fought for a chance to advance thanks to a victory in heat 15.
In the first heat of the final series, the Dane’s motorcycle malfunctioned for the second time, denying him the coveted advancement. In much better spirits, Piotr Pawlicki and Vaclav Milik ended the competition in second and third place, respectively. The last two spots granting advancement to this year’s series were decided in a runoff race. Afterward, Kacper Woryna and local hero Jevgenijs Kostigovs celebrated their entry into the SEC 2024 lineup.
Top five
1. Maciej Janowski, POL, 12
2. Piotr Pawlicki, POL, 11
3. Vaclav Milik, CZE, 11
4. Kacper Woryna, POL, 9+3 points in runoff race
5. Jevgenijs Kostigovs, LAT, 9+2 points in runoff race
Final 1
08th June
Debrecen, Hungary
Final 1 of the Speedway Euro Championship 2024 series took place in Debrecen, Hungary, and saw Andzejs Lebedevs claim the victory in a single round for the first time in his career.
But it was Jacob Thorssell to have a phenomenal start: the Swede, substituting the injured Dimitri Berge, unexpectedly won the inaugural heat. Andzejs Lebedevs finished second, overtaking Mikkel Michelsen on the first lap. Kacper Woryna confidently won the second heat, thanks to a great start from the fourth gate.
Timo Lahti began the second series with a victory. Thorssell was second, increasing his tally to five points. Surprisingly, Leon Madsen finished fourth for the second consecutive time. Mikkel Michelsen also struggled, the three-time Individual European Champion had only two points after two series.
Maciej Janowski had to wait until his third race to secure his first victory in this year's cycle. The winner of the SEC Challenge in Daugavpils scored three points in the 9th heat. Michelsen, after a poor start, bounced back by skillfully using the track in Debrecen and overtaking his rivals on the outside.
The fourth series featured numerous overtakes. Defending champion continued his winning streak. In the
15th heat, Vaclav Milik and Patryk Dudek had an intense battle for the win, with Dudek, the fourth-placed rider in TAURON SEC 2023, coming out on top. Maciej Janowski overtook Leon Madsen on the track in the final heat of the series.
In the last series, Andzejs Lebedevs remained unbeaten for the fourth time, securing his spot in the final. Patryk Dudek finished second in the main phase. The last chance race featured Maciej Janowski, Jacob Thorssell, Mikkel Michelsen, and Kacper Woryna fighting for the final two spots in the final. Janowski and Thorssell advanced.
In the final, Patryk Dudek had the best start but made an error, causing him to crash on the first turn and get excluded from the restart. In the rerun, Andzejs Lebedevs emerged victorious after a thrilling battle, with Maciej Janowski and Jacob Thorssell completing the podium.
Top three
1. Lebedevs (LAT), 17 points
2. Maciej Janowski (POL), 12+3 points
3. Jacob Thorssell (POL), 11+2 points
Polish team ruled Final 1 on home ground
Final 1 25th June Gdańsk, Poland
The European 250cc Pairs Speedway Championship kicked off in Gdańsk, Poland.
In Final 1 Polish team put on an outstanding show on home ground, recording an almost perfect performance as riders out-paced a ferociously fast field to claim the top step of the podium.
The first event of the series was a special eco-meeting.
8 National teams and 19 riders representing Poland, Great Britain, Estonia, Germany, Czechia, Denmark, Sweden, Slovenia, were invited to a special meeting: "A moment for nature”. Following the “Green Education Programme” riders were reminded to use the environmental mats under their bikes and care about the environment.
With a potentially career-changing prize on the line, the racing was intense from the first block of Heats that saw the Polish riders fight against a high-competitive British team. that finished second with 30 points.
In a meeting full of action and challenges with tensions rising in the Gdańsk Arena, solid pair from Denmark raced for the third step of the podium ahead of Slovenia and Sweden.
With the Final 1 event completed, the focus now shifts to the second Final of the 2024 European 250cc Pairs Speedway Championship, which will be held at Krsko in Slovenia on Sunday 08th September.
Top three
1. Poland (Maksymilian Pawełczak, Maksymilian Kostera, Karol Szmyd), 33 points
2. Great Britain (William Cairns, Cooper Rushen, Seth Norman), 30 points
3. Denmark (Villads Pedersen, Jacob Bølcho), 23 points
Polish team makes it double
22nd June
Single-race event for the European Under19 Pairs Speedway Championship in Pila, Poland. The race, scheduled on Saturday, was postponed of one day because of the heavy rain and a big crash in the first heat.
In a nice and thrilling atmosphere, on Sunday’s race the Polish team confirmed its supremacy, winning the 2024 European title after the success of last year.
Winner in 2023, favourited Polish trio took the win ahead of Sweden, at the end of a race with a lot of overtaking and fights. Great show and battle for the 3rd position, with the fight between Denmark, Great Britain and Czech Republic.
Standings – Top three
1. Poland (Paweł Trześniewski, Bartosz Bańbor, Wiktor Przyjemski), 25 points
2. Sweden (Rasmus Karlsson, Anton Jansson, Sammy Van-Dyck), 22 points
3. Denmark (William Drejer, Villads Nagel, Bastian Pedersen), 19 points
Final
Piła, Poland
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02nd June Bielefeld, Germany
The Semi Final 1 of the European Individual Grass Track Championship was held under challenging conditions in Bielefeld, Germany.
Despite the track being rough due to heavy rains in the weeks leading up to the event, the dedicated efforts of the track staff and club ensured the successful completion of all heats. Multiple track gradings throughout the meeting significantly improved the track, resulting in fast and exciting racing conditions.
German rider Lukas Fienhage set an outstanding performance, claiming his first victory on the Bielefeld grass track. With maximum points and incredible speed, Fienhage showcased his talent in a thrilling final battle against last year’s winner, Chris Harris. Fienhage clinched the win with an impressive speed of 111 km/h, marking an exciting end to the day.
Third position for Danish rider Jakub Bukhave.
Now eyes on the Semi Final 2 next weekend in the Netherlands and the Final on July 6th in France.
Top three
1. Lukas Fienhage, GER, 20 points
2. Chris Harris, GBR, 15 points
3. Jacob Bukhave, DEN, 15 points
08th June
Stralsund, Germany
Challenging weekend for the European Individual Grass Track Championship with the Semi Final 2 of the season. After the Semi Final 1, raced in Germany at the beginning of the month, the series was hosted in Saint-Macaire, France.
Originally, the 2nd Semi Final was scheduled to be held on June 8th at Loppersum, in the Netherlands, but the heavy rain did not allow to follow the schedule and the Jury was forced to cancel the event.
Once more, the heavy rain did not make the things any easier. The track staff and volunteers fought all Saturday to make the track suitable for racing, but due to the bad weather conditions and the lack of significant changes forecasted, the racing was postponed to Sunday.
Finally, in good weather conditions, the Semi Final 2 was run on a light cloudy and later sunny day. The track conditions improved rapidly until Final B and Final A were organised under normal conditions.
In a dramatic Final A, after the super start, Dave Meijerink turned first and led until the second lap, when he unfortunately had to retire. Romano Hummel took the occasion to win the heat and rule the whole day.
Top three
1. Romano , NED, 20 points
2. Kenneth Kruse , DEN, 17 points
3. Paul , GBR, 14 points
Emil Mikalsen wins the opening round in Finland
ROUND 13th -14th April
Emil Mikalsen displayed an inspiring display to rise above the pack in the FIM Europe Snowcross European Championship with a flawless 1-1.
Norwegian rider Emil Mikalsen asserted his dominance with a flawless performance, clinching victory in both races and securing the coveted Red Plate.
Mikalsen’s impeccable 1-1 finish showcased his skill and determination, firmly establishing him as the one to beat in the competition for the next round in Norway where he will get the advantage of competing in front of his home fans. Following closely behind was the impressive Swedish contender, Mille Anderson, who delivered consistent performances throughout the weekend with a strong 2-2 result.
Completing the podium was another Swedish rider, Alfred Gunnarson, who showcased his tenacity by securing a 4-3 finish, narrowly edging out Olle Sahlstrom to claim the third spot on the podium. The Finnish round of the championship provided thrilling racing action and set the stage for an exciting second and final round in Kirkenes, Norway.
Joensuu, Finland
#01
Mille Andersson clinched 2024 the title
ROUND 19th -20th April Kirkenes, Norway #02
From Finland to Norway, where the Snowcross European Championship raced the second and last round of this season. In Kirkenes Mille Andersson showcased an extraordinary performance, dominating both races of the final round and clinching the coveted European title.
With a flawless 1-1 record and 50 points, Andersson surged past the red plate holder, Emil Mikalsen, who could only get a 6-9 finish, landing him in 7th place overall. Anton Lindstrom also stepped up to the challenge in Kirkenes, delivering an impressive 2-2, earning him the runner-up position in Norway. Meanwhile, young Norwegian talent Thor-David Rasmus secured a spot on the overall podium.
Despite the intense competition, it was Alfred Gunnarsson who ultimately clinched the bronze medal in the championship standings with his 4th place finish in Norway. Emil Mikalsen still secured the silver medal in the Championship, thanks to his previous round win in Finland. However, the star of the day was Mille Andersson, who delivered a stunning performance to claim the top spot on the overall podium in Kirkenes and secure the coveted gold medal as the 2024 European SNX Champion.
SOUTH WEST ZONE
#01 SLOVENIA BREŽICE | 0
Final classification EMX 65
1. Roko IVANDIC, CRO
2. Timotei CEZ, FRA
3. Mathys AGULLOL, FRA
Final classification EMX 85
1. Andrea UCCELLINI, ITA
2. Ricardo BAUER, AUT
3. Sleny GOYER, FRA
#02 CROATIA
ZABOK | 13TH - 14TH APRIL
Final classification EMX 65
1. Timotei CEZ, FRA
2. Roko IVANDIC, CRO
3. Anthony MONTONERIL, ITA
Final classification EMX 85
1. Sleny GOYER, FRA
2. Leo DISS-FENARD, FRA
3. Emil ZIEMER, SUI
#03 PORTUGAL FERNÃO JOANES | 25TH - 26TH MAY
Final classification EMX 65
1. Inaki TOLOSA, ESP
2. Liam MORETTE, FRA
3. Francisco FERNANDES, POR
Final classification EMX 85
1. Leo DISS-FENARD, FRA
2. Pau CAUDET, ESP
3. Rafael MENNILLO, FRA
SOUTH EAST ZONE
#01 BULGARIA
SEVLIEVO | 20TH - 21ST APRIL
Final classification EMX 65
1. Georgi ILIEV, BUL
2. Peter JANČI, HUN
3. Nikola MUTAFCHIEV, BUL
Final classification EMX 85
1. Sami DUMITRU, ROU
2. Georgi GINOV, BUL
3. Efe OKUR, TUR
#02 TURKEY
AFYONKARAHISAR | 18TH - 19TH MAY
Final classification EMX 65
1. Nikola MUTAFCHIEV, BUL
2. Viktor KOLNOOKOV, SRB
3. Andrei SUSANU, ROU
Final classification EMX 85
1. Sleny GOYER, FRA
2. Leo DISS-FENARD, FRA
3. Emil ZIEMER, SUI
#03 BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
FERNÃO JOANES | 25TH - 26TH MAY
Final classification EMX 65
1. Nikola MUTAFCHIEV, BUL
2. Viktor KOLNOOKOV, SRB
3. Andrei SUSANU, ROU
Final classification EMX 85
1. Sami DUMITRU, ROU
2. Efe OKUR, TUR
3. Ana KOLNOOKOV, SRB
CENTRAL EUROPE ZONE
#01 DENMARK
SVEBØLLE | 30TH - 31ST MARCH
Final classification EMX 65
1. Luca NIERYCHLO
2. Jagieski COHEN
3. Kash VAN HAMOND
Final classification EMX 85
1. Victor LEPPÄLÄ
2. Oliver JÜNGLING
3. Jannes VOS
#02 THE NETHERLANDS
VALKENSWAARD | 13TH - 14TH APRIL
Final classification EMX 65
1. Jagieski COHEN, GBR
2. Luca NIERYCHLO, GER
3. Kash VAN HAMOND, NED
Final classification EMX 85
1. Hayden STATT, GBR
2. Kenzo JASPERS, NED
3. Bertram Julius THORIUS, DEN
#03 GERMANY
REUTLINGEN | 18TH - 19TH MAY
Final classification EMX 65
1. Luca NIERYCHLO, GER
2. Jett GARDINER, GBR
3. Kash VAN HAMOND, NED
Final classification EMX 85
1. Victor LEPPÄLÄ, BEL
2. Neo NINDELT, GER
3. Hayden STATT, GBR
NORTH EUROPE ZONE
#01 POLAND OBORNIKI | 04TH - 05ST MAY
Final classification EMX 65
1. Johan HANSMAN, EST
2. Mikk Mihkel SEPP, EST
3. Tymoteusz DĄBROWSKI, POL
Final classification EMX 85
1. Lucas LEOK, EST
2. Aston ALLAS, EST
3. Toms DANKERTS, LAT
#02 ESTONIA PÄRNU | 25TH - 26TH MAY
Final classification EMX 65
1. Rasmus NÄÄR, EST
2. Erki RAUDNAGEL, EST
3. Kristofer VALK, EST
Final classification EMX 85
1. Jekabs HUDOLEJS, LAT
2. Lucas LEOK, EST
3. Toms DANKERTS, LAT
Semifinal SW and SE zone
08th - 09th June
Zărneşti, Romania
The first Semi Final of the EMX65 / EMX85 European Championship was hosted by Romania with the flawless organization of the Romanian Motorcycle Federation.
Zărnești welcomed the best riders of the South West and South East Zone: the traditional Romanian motocross track was well prepared by the Jitsu Zărnești Club for the youngsters of South Europe, who were ready to chase the dream of qualifying to the prestigious Loket Final that will be held in July.
EMX85
Italian rider Andrea Uccellini (Husqvarna) from SW zone managed to win both races. In Race 1 he started from P3 going after two French riders: Kenzo Ferez (KTM), who was leading, and SW zone leader Leo Diss-Fenard (KTM) in second place. By lap 5, Uccellini was second and next lap he moved into first place opening quite a gap. By the end of the race, Ferez was relegated to P4, while Italian Edoardo
Riganti (Husqvarna) finished third.
In Race 2 Uccellini took the holeshot and led the whole race until the end, mastering the technical track of Zărnești and winning the overall with maximum points. Second in the last race and also for the overall the Italian Riganti, who managed to edge French rider Diss-Fenard into the third step of the overall podium.
EMX65
Croatian Roko Ivandici (KTM) from SW zone took the holeshot of both races and won by a great margin, clearly making a statement that he is going all-out for the Final in Loket. He won the overall with maximum points in front of French rider Timotei Cez (Gas Gas), twice in P2. With a sixth place in Race 1 and a well-deserved third place in Race 2, the French rider Mathys Agullo (KTM) completed the podium.
Semifinal CE and NE zone
29th - 30th June
Šiauliai, Lithuania
Three weeks after the first Semi Final in Romania, the second Semi Final of the EMX65 / EMX85 European Championship was hosted and organized by Lithuanian Federation at Aleksandrija Motocross Track in Siuliai. The city, about 2 hours from the capital Riga, welcomed riders of the Central Europe and North Europe Zone, in fight for the prestigious Loket Final that will be held in July. In perfect weather conditions, riders from 16 European countries showcased their skills in a thrilling competition. On the first day, training and qualifying races narrowed down the field to 40 riders in the EMX85 class and 40 in the EMX65 class, selected from 46 and 49 participants respectively.
EMX85
Estonian rider Lucas Leok (Husqvarna) dominated the first race and despite a crash in the second race, he impressively climbed back to finish eighth. Marten Raud (Husqvarna) from Estonia and Moritz Ernecker (GasGas) from Austria finished second and third in Race 1. The second race concluded with Jekabs Hudolejs (GasGas), Hayden Statt (KTM) and Ernecker leading the pack. Until the end there was a lot of uncertainty as to who would cross the finish
line faster and get on the podium in Šiauliai. The overall podium saw Statt first, Ernecker second and Leok third.
“It was a good race, got my own rhythm, pushed through it and got my way to the second place to get the overall win. I learnt that I need to put more work over the win, to push more and try harder” – winner Hayden Statt stated.
EMX65
Race 1 saw British rider Cohen Jagielski (GasGas), Luca Nierychlo (Husqvarna) from Germany and Rasmus Naar (KTM) from Estonia taking the top three positions. A collision of Haakon Ronning in the first corner of the second race and a mass crash of riders behind him led to a shake-up in the standings, with Nierychlo, Jett Gardiner (KTM) and Kristofer Valk (GasGas) leading at the finish. In the overall Nierychlo claimed first place, followed by Gardiner and Valk.
Luca Nierychlo said – “I had not a good start but I came in front and I am so happy for the overall first place. I hope all the other riders are okay and I aim to win in Loket”.
Lucy Barker and Elsa Andersson-Lof take the EMX Women’
titles
The fifth round of the EMX Women' European Championship was races alongside the second Semi Final of the EMX65 / EMX85 European Championship at Aleksandrija Motocross Track in Siuliai, Lithuania.
The EMX Women class saw 18 competitors, with 10 in the EMX Women 125 category. Intense battles characterized the qualifiers, with some participants finishing within a second of each other.
#01 DENMARK
BREŽICE | 30TH - 31ST MARCH
Final classification EMX Women
1. Lucy BARKER, GBR
2. Tyra BÄCKSTRÖM, SWE
3. Line DAM
Final classification EMX Women 125
1. Nellie FRANSSON, SWE
2. Elsa ANDERSSON-LOF, SWE
3. Melissa MÄNTYLÄ, FIN
#02 THE NETHERLANDS
VALKENSWAARD | 13TH - 14TH APRIL
Final classification EMX Women
1. Shana VAN DER VLIST, NED
2. Lucy BARKER, GBR
3. Danee GELISSEN, NED
Final classification EMX Women 125
1. Nellie FRANSSON, SWE
2. Elsa ANDERSSON-LOF, SWE
3. Demi VERPLOEGH, NED
#03 POLAND
OBORNIKI | 04TH - 05TH MAY
Final classification EMX 65
1. Lucy BARKER, GBR
2. Tyra BÄCKSTRÖM, SWE
3. Barbara AAGAARD ANDERSEN, NED
Final classification EMX 85
1. Elsa ANDERSSON-LOF, SWE
2. Nellie FRANSSON, SWE
3. Rosalita Eline Sund HOVIND, NOR
Lucy Barker (KTM) secured a dominant victory, finishing 14 seconds ahead of her closest competitor and lapping some riders. Thanks to this fourth success out of five round, she took the 2024 title.
“It was awesome, it was very hot and the track was super rough, but I’m happy to get the title here” – said Lucy Barker.
Elsa Andersson-Lof (GasGas) achieved her first overall podium finish, placing third in the EMX Women class. Finishing first in the EMX Women 125 class she not only conquered her fifth overall victory in a row, but also the 2024 title.
Elsa Andersson-Lof remarked – “The first race was better: I had a pretty good start and tried to push. Race 2 was hot and I was so tired. I’m so happy for no crashing. I’m happy, it’s my first podium”.
#04 ESTONIA PÄRNU | 25TH - 26TH MAY
Final classification EMX Women
1. Lucy BARKER, GBR
2. Elena KAPSAMER, AUT
3. Laura RAUNKJÆR, DEN
Final classification EMX Women 125
1. Elsa ANDERSSON-LOF, SWE
2. Patricija BERZINA, LAT
3. Melissa MÄNTYLÄ, FIN
#05 LITHUANIA
ŠIAULIAI | 29TH - 30TH JUNE
Final classification EMX Women
1. Lucy BARKER, GBR
2. Elena KAPSAMER, AUT
3. Elsa ANDERSSON-LOF, SWE
Final classification EMX Women 125
1. Elena KAPSAMER, AUT
2. Melissa MÄNTYLÄ, FIN
3. Patricija BERZINA, LAT
Lata triumph at Trentino
ROUND
Taking place at the base of the Garda Mountains, the second round of the EMX250 unfolded like in Sardegna in hot temperatures not that usual for this time of year in Trentino. Amidst the demanding conditions and on a track that required complete focus on every inch of the hard-pack surface, riders were tasked with maintaining their own performance while contending with stiff competition.
13th -14th April
Pietramurata, Italy
Valerio Lata
First win of the season for Valk
The third round of the EMX250 at Agueda happened in very tough conditions for the young riders who had to focus hard and showed great skills to stay on the bike with ruts deepening as the races went on.
Perfect win and red plate for Valin on home soil
ROUND
18th - 19th May Saint Jean D'Angely, France
“It was amazing! I started very good and passed first after few corners. What an amazing weekend to win on my home GP and doing it with two race wins is perfect! I’m so happy!”.
The fourth round of the EMX250 went to St Jean D'Angely during the Monster Energy MXGP of France. As we are now used to witness, the French fans show so much passion and enthusiasm for motocross and came in numbers, braving the changing weather conditions over the weekend which made this round another exceptional event.
The French round went perfectly for Bud Racing Kawasaki's Mathis Valin in EMX250 with a 1-1 and grabing the Red Plate for the first time this season, giving the the home fans a lot to cheer on in the incredible atmosphere.
Valin wins the German round at Teutschenthal
ROUND 01st - 02nd June Teutschenthal, Germany
“It was not a bad weekend at all. Of course, I don’t like to win like this but this is racing".
The fifth round of the EMX250 in Teutschenthal was an eventful one in the deep ruts of the German track that challenged every rider to pull off incredible skills to come out on top.
It was the EMX250 red plate, Bud Racing Kawasaki’s Mathis Valin who was the winner of the day after showing a lot of composure with solid racing throughout the weekend and good determination.
Mathis Valin
Valk comes out victorious at Kegums
08th - 09th June Kegums, Latvia
“I’m so happy to take the overall win here and I’m looking forward for the next round in the deep sand of Lommel. Big thanks to my team for making this possible!”.
The sand track of Kegums hosted the sixth round of the EMX250. The challenging Latvian track that has been modified for the occasion and surrounded by forests, made it for a thrilling show with some excinting and challenging racing across the board.
The EMX250 sees Gabriel SS24 KTM'S Cas Valk getting on the top step of the podium at Kegums with a 1-3.
Perfect start in Sardinia for Noel Zanocz
ROUND
07th April
The opening round of the EMX125 Present by FMF Racing was an excellent show with many riders quickly taking their mark and performing right from the start on a demanding track and hot temperatures.
It was the Hungarian Noel Zanocz from Fantic Factory Racing EMX125 who managed to get a perfect second race win to climb on the top step of the podium and get the first Red Plate of the season.
Riola Sardo, Italy
"It was a really nice weekend".
Noel Zanocz
Mancini triumph at Trentino
Taking place at the base of the Garda Mountains, the second round of the EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing unfolded like in Sardegna in hot temperatures not that usual for this time of year in Trentino. Amidst the demanding conditions and on a track that required complete focus on every inch of the hard-pack surface, riders were tasked with maintaining their own performance while contending with stiff competition. It was an Italian swoop in front of an amazing Italian atmosphere in the EMX as Beddini GASGAS Factory Juniors’s Valerio Lata perfectly won the overall with a 1-1 while it was Fantic Factory Racing EMX125’s Simone Mancini who got his first ever overall win.
"I’m very very happy! It was a difficult race but the track was good. It was a
First win of the season for Valk in rainy Portugal
05th May Agueda, Portugal
The third round of the EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing at Agueda happened in very tough conditions for the young riders who had to focus hard and showed great skills to stay on the bike with ruts deepening as the races went on.
This Portuguese test gave the opportunity to riders to show their resilience and skills to stay unscathed throughout the weekend. At this game it was the perfect weekend of Gabriel SS24 KTM’s Cas Valk who showed great speed and control to go 1-1 while in EMX125, it was a celebrated first career win for Gyan Doensen from Racestore KTM Factory Rookies Team.
"My
first overall and victory, very happy and big thanks to my team Racestore KTM Factory Rookies, my sponsrs, my family and the guys at the factory so thank you everyone!”.
Gyan Doensen
Solid Mancini gets his second overall win
ROUND
The 4th Round of the EMX125 presented by FMF Racing in Lugo, Galicia showed all the intensity of European rounds. The races throughout the Saturday and Sunday were really competitive and displayed many twists in a thrilling racing weekend.
It was Fantic Factory Racing EMX125’s Simone Mancini who proved to be the best in Lugo with a 2-2 to win his second overall of the season as he showed a lot of composure and consistency!
12th May Lugo Galicia, Spain
"Two second finishes but maybe it could have been a win in the second race but I got problems with my goggles. Anyway, it’s great to win it in the end and now, see you in France to make it two in a row!".
Simone Mancini
Two win in a row for Mancini
ROUND 19th May
"I’m so happy with two in a row, and my third win”.
Simone Mancini
Saint Jean D'Angely, France
The fifth round of EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing went to St Jean D'Angely during the Monster Energy MXGP of France.
In EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing a back to back overall win for Fantic Factory Racing EMX125’s Simone Mancini showed how he placed himself as a serious contender for the championship.
Valk come out victorious at Kegums
ROUND
The sand track of Kegums hosted the sixth round of the EMX250 and EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing. The challenging Latvian track that has been modified for the occasion and surrounded by forests, made it for a thrilling show for both classes with some excinting and challenging racing across the board.
It was the red plate Fantic Factory Racing EMX125’s Noel Zanocz who climbed back up on the top step of the box.
9th May
Kegums, Latvia
“It was a good weekend as I took the pole position. I know can even better so we will work for Maggiora but I think it was a really good weekend!".
Noel Zanocz
Doensen rises above to get victorious at Maggiora
ROUND 16th June Maggiora, Italy
The hilly circuit of Maggiora Park welcomed the EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing for their seventh round of the 2024 campaign and that offered the public a great show. Due to the race direction decision, the EMX125 got cancelled and we were spoiled with an intense one-race round.
It was Racestore KTM Factory Racing’s Gyan Doensen who lit up the race and completely control the race to get on the top step of the podium and come back closer in the championship behind Fantic Factory Racing EMX125’s Noel Zanocz.
"Let’s keep the ball rolling again after a couple of less good rounds but so happy to get the overall and to the next one!”.
Gyan Doensen
Turrini takes the red plate
ROUND
20th - 21st April
The EMX Quad European Championship was back in action in Alqueidão, Portugal, for round one of the 2024 season.
Overall top five: 1. Patrick Turrini, 47 points, 2. Harry Walker, 45 points, 3. Joao Vale, 40 points, 4. Karlis Neija, 33 points, 5. Joakim Granli, 30 points, 5. Julian Veldman, 30 points.
Alqueidão, Portugal
Delight for Walker as he stamps authority on in The Netherlands
ROUND
11th - 12th May
The EMX Quad European Championship was back to action in Heerde, in The Netherlands, for the second round of the season.
Overall top five: 1.
Heerde, Netherlands
Harry Walker, 47 points; 2. Joe Maessen, 40; 3. Mike Verboven, 34; 4. Keveen Rochereau, 32; 5. Julian Veldman, 30.
Turrini turns fortunes around in condensed Sunday schedule
ROUND
01st - 02nd June
Kramolin, Czech Republic
Full Sunday schedule for the EMX Quad European Championship for its third round of the season, raced in Kramolin, in the Czech Republic.
Following a night of heavy rain off the back of previous wet weather during the week, the decision was made to abort all track activity for Saturday and run all the sessions on Sunday with a short qualifying and the championship races.
Overall top five – 1. Patrick Turrini, 47 points, 2. Manfred Zienecker, 43 points, 3. Harry Walker, 42 points, 4. Sylvain Petit, 36 points, 5. Joakim Granli, 32 points.
#03
Mclernon takes GP win as Walker puts one hand on 2024 European Championship
15th - 16th June
The fourth round of the EMX Quad European Championship at Tor Motocrossowy Gdansk, Poland, delivered another intense and competitive racing mixed with tough conditions for all the European riders.
Overall top five: 1. Mark Mclernon, 2. Harry Walker, 3. Marcus Thomsen, 4. Patrick Turrni, 5. Roman Gwiazda.
Gdańsk, Poland
Motocross track RES Axel enhances safety with MYLAPS race control solution
RES Axel, a motocross facility in the Netherlands, pioneering the use of the cutting-edge MYLAPS MX Race Control solution.
Safety in motorsport is an important issue and is one of the focal points of the recently established MX-Masterplan. This initiative, set up by the Dutch motocross federations MON and KNMV, has the mission to preserve and strengthen motocross in the Netherlands. Under the support of the MX-Masterplan initiative, RES Axel has partnered with MYLAPS to implement automated track monitoring and warning capabilities. Five LED light panels have been strategically installed around the track to instantly display caution flags and other critical alerts.
Making Motocross
Safer
RES Axel chairman Rudi Adam emphasizes the importance of this technology: “Rider safety is a key focus for us. The current technology allows us to make great strides in that direction. We know MYLAPS as a professional partner because we have been using their timekeeping system for years. We
are looking forward to this and hope to make the sport safer, not only on our own track but eventually for riders everywhere.”
Instantly Spot Accidents
ous multi-rider collision.
Precise Rider Localization
The ability to pinpoint a stopped rider’s exact location on a track map using the race control software has revolutionized RES Axel’s emergency response protocol. Before implementing the MYLAPS race control system, track mar-
RES Axel has significantly improved its ability to identify potential accidents by implementing the MYLAPS X2 Race Control software’s automatic accident detection system. The software utilizes tracking devices mounted on riders’ bikes to instantly recognize when a competitor comes to an unexpected stop. This feature has proven particularly crucial in high-risk areas such as landing zones after jumps or in blind corners. In one instance, a rider fell after a large jump and was at risk of being hit by oncoming riders. The system immediately detected the stopped rider, allowing race control to respond within seconds, potentially preventing a seri-
shals had to rely on visual cues and radio communications to locate accidents, often leading to confusion and delays. Now, when an incident occurs, race control can see the precise location on a digital track map. This feature has allowed RES Axel to optimize the positioning of their emergency crews and equipment, resulting in faster response times.
Automated Warning System
The LED light panels have significantly enhanced rider safety at RES Axel. These panels, strategically placed before jumps and in other critical areas, automatically display warning flags when an incident is detected. This feature has proven invaluable in preventing secondary accidents. In a recent race, a rider fell on the landing of a large jump. The system immediately triggered yellow flag warnings on the LED panels approaching the jump, alerting the following riders to slow down and
proceed with caution. Multiple riders later reported that these warnings allowed them to adjust their speed and trajectory, avoiding what could have been a serious pileup.
Improved Overall Safety
Perhaps the most significant benefit RES Axel has experienced is the overall improvement in safety at the track. The implementation of the MYLAPS Race Control system has demonstrated to riders, teams, and spectators that the
track takes safety seriously. This has led to increased confidence among participants at RES Axel. The track has seen a decrease in the severity of accidents since implementing the system, as the quick response times often prevent minor incidents from escalating.
Customized Exclusion Zones
RES Axel has taken full advantage of the system’s ability to define custom exclusion zones. This feature has been particularly useful in the starting area, where riders naturally come to a stop before and after races. By designating this area as an exclusion zone, RES Axel has eliminated false alarms that previously caused unnecessary concern and distraction for race officials. RES Axel has also applied this feature
to the riders park, ensuring that the accident detection system focuses solely on active racing areas. This customization has greatly improved the system’s efficiency and reduced the likelihood of unnecessary alerts among the race control staff.
Take the Next Step in MX Safety Technology for Your Track
Discover how our Race Control solution can enhance safety and efficiency at your MX track. For more information or to discuss your track-specific needs, please visit our website at mylaps.com/ timing-solutions-motorized/race-control/.
MX Conference Arnhem, The Netherlands
12
September, 2024
Join us in the Netherlands for the first-ever MYLAPS MX Conference!
This exciting one-day event will let you see and learn about the newest race control technology, safety innovations, and improved ways to run operations.
Aimed at MX club owners and personnel, at the MYLAPS MX Conference you can expect to:
Discover the full capabilities of our MX Race Control solution through interactive demos and presentations
Experience our innovative products hands-on at a real motocross track
Learn how our Light Panels and tracking devices increase safety
Get in touch with your MYLAPS account manager to reserve your spot!
Galicia Rally
07th - 13th April
The first round of the TT Rally Cup was the Galicia Rally, raced from April 6th to 13th in northwestern Spain, close to the popular city of Santiago de Compostela and the boarder with Portugal.
The race took place in the beautiful landscape of Galicia region, with everyday route between 100 and 240 km on different terrains and in sunny weather conditions.
The Frenchman rider Jagu Julien (KTM) shown from the
Galicia, Spain
first day of race that he was the man to fight with to take the victory. Always at the top of the standings throughout the 7 days of race, he was able to conquer the top podium in the Overall and in the M3 class, with a total travel time of 17:39:30.5 hours.
Second in the Overall the Spanish rider Eduardo Iglesias (KTM) and third German Matthew Gird (KTM).
Winners
M1 – Ejder Tekin Eristi, ITA, KTM
M2 – Eduardo Iglesias, SPA, KTM
M3 – Jagu Julien, FRA, KTM
M4 – Carlos Lopez Belloso, SPA, KTM
M5 – Francesco Puocci, ITA, KTM
M6 – Süleyman Aydın, TUR, KTM
Galicia Rally
Hellas Rally
Seven days of riding in central Greece from 25 May to 2 June. That was the Hellas Rally Raid 2024, valid as first round of the TT Rally Cup.
A unique experience in the remote Greek territory, with mountains, forests, valleys and more, with everyday route between 100-300 kilometres. In the single bivouac in Itea
Winners
M1 – Ejder Eristi (TUR)
M2 – Mattia Riva (ITA)
M3 – Toni Mulec (SLO)
M4 – Andrea Rocchi (ITA)
M5 – Francesco Puocci (ITA
M6 – Jacopo Cerutti (ITA)
Fokida the organizers provided tires, rider clothing and protections, medical first aid kit, mobile and GPS service and even more.
After 7 days of racing Finnish rider Toni Mulec won the Overall classification ahead of the French rider Loic Minaudier and Italian Jacopo Cerutti.
Hellas Rally
27th May - 02nd June
Itea Fokida, Greece
World Champion Andrea Verona ruled in San Marino
#02
ROUND
15th-16th June
The Republic of San Marino welcomed for the first time the Enduro European Championship. A great weekend of races organized by the San Marino Federation and Titano Motoclub, both directing this second round which saw more than 150.
Day 1
World Champion Andrea Verona joined the European challenge, taking the occasion to train for the Italian round of the World Championship, which will be held next week. An important presence that did not disappoint expectations. In fact, Verona won the Overall in front of a fast and determined Matej Skuta, who could do nothing. On the third step of the podium another prominent name: Davide Soreca.
In addition to the overall, Verona won the E2 class ahead of Daniel Mundell and Alex Walton.
Skuta won the Junior 2 class over Diego Haution and Riccardo Fabris.
Moreover, Soreca took the victory in E1, consolidating his lead in the standings. Davide Mei and Yann Dupic finished second and third.
Anthony Geslin won in E3 ahead of two Italians: Mattia Capuzzo, who gave Geslin a hard time, and Mirko Ciani. Among the youngsters of Junior1, the Frenchman Killian Lunier was the best one. Second position for Nicolò Paolucci and Samuel Davies.
Pietro Scardina won the Youth one minute over Gabin Allemand.
Baldasserona, San Marino
In the Senior class Maurizio Micheluz took another victory. New entry in the women’s class: the American Rachel Gutish, for the first time at the European Championship, won ahead of Tanjia Schlosser and Linnea Akesson.
Day 2
In a hot summer day Italian rider Andrea Verona won also Day 2. Behind him Matej Skuta again second and Davide Soreca third.
Soreca won also the E1, taking his fourth success of the season.
Verona ruled the E2 ahead of the two Englishmen Daniel Mundell and Alex Walton.
Significant victory for Anthony Geslin in E3, with Mattia Capuzzo second and Mirko Ciani third. The French anthem resounded loudly again in the Junior 1 class thanks to Killian Lunier, uncatchable in San Marino.
In addition to the second position in the Overall, Skuta won the Junior2 ahead of Diego Haution and the Finnish Samuli Puhakainen.
Once more, the Youth class was ruled by Pietro Scardina, Rachel Gutish won the Women’s and Maurizio Micheluz the Senior.
The season got underway in Italy
25th-26th May Aviano, Italy #01
The Mini Enduro Cup season kicked off in great style in Aviano, Italy, with two intense days of fighting. In mixed weather conditions the weekend started with a parade from the paddock to the main square of the town, escorted by the reigning European Champion Maurizio Micheluz. Nation by nation riders took to the stage, thus giving the official start to the event. The route: four laps each day with one Enduro Test of about six minutes and one Cross Test.
Day 1
Italian rider Gioele Scibilia (Beta) won the Overall by just 10 seconds over French rider Emerick Vergote (Beta) at the end of a thrilling day. P3 for another Frenchman, Ewen Forestier-Chiron (GasGas). The three riders were also on the podium of the 125 Mini class.
In the 50 Mini class victory for Davide Cabass (Fantic) ahead of Nicolò Mancinelli (Beta) by 12 seconds.
All-Italian podium in the Junior with Cristian Marioli (GasGas) first ahead of Evan Moschetti (KTM) and Duccio Giraldi (Husqvarna).
Charlene Boudon (Yamaha) won the Women 125 Mini class with a gap of over 3 minutes. P2 for Jean Santine (KTM), while the Polish Maja Kozlowska (Husqvarna) finished third.
The Italian flag flew high in the Women Junior class thanks to Anika Dal Pezzo (KTM), who won ahead of Michelle Sinigaglia (Husqvarna) and Desiree Carollo (Husqvarna).
Day 2
Under a cloudy sky without rain Verona set another overall victory, but this time with a gap of just 25 seconds on Bernardini. The two Italian riders battled throughout the day, ensuring a great show.
In the E1 class once again Soreca won easily, while behind him great battle for P2 between with Traini and Mei fighting until the last special test.
As in the overall, Verona and Bernardini took the first two positions of the E2 class, with Daniel Mundell third. In the E3 class one more victory for Gaslin ahead of Capuzzo (over one minute and a half) and Robert Riedel (over 2 minutes).
Double victory for Micheluz in the Senior class. The Italian riders took his second victory of the season, putting behind Rambow and Gottvald.
Another win also for Schlosser, this time ahead of Sara Traini and Brisebard.
Jozsa Norbert Levente is the 2024 champion
Thrilling weekend for the Hard Enduro Cup with the third and last round of the season.
After round 1 in Spain and round 2 in Portugal, the series moved to Romania, where the competition was fierce as the best European riders fought it out for the 2024 Hard Enduro title.
The town of Zărnești, that at the beginning of the month welcomed the best riders of the EMX65 / EMX85 European Championship - South West and South East Zone, was the best set for the challenge. The National Park of Piatra Craiului was the perfect landscape for a race on a dry-hard ground and in perfect summer weather conditions.
On home soil Romanian rider Jozsa Norbert Levente ruled the race topping the podium. At the end of three days of hard-fought action, he also got the European title and thanks to the results conquered he became the new champion.
Rivera wins the opening round at Misano World Circuit
ROUND
05th- 07th April
With the first round out of eight, the SSP 300 Women's European Championship kicked off at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Italy.
In terms of women’s racing series, the Championship is setting the benchmark at the European level thanks to the hard work of FIM Europe and organisers EMG Eventi and MotoXracing, which have always believed in this project. A concept that dates back to 2020 with the creation of the Women’s European Cup, the series quickly grew in significance and last year became the Women’s European Championship.
Natalia Resel Rivera (Team Trasimeno) is the winner of the first race.
The young Spanish rider, who took the pole on Sunday
Misano, Italy
morning, fought against Josephine Bruno (Team Gradara) and Patrycja Sowa (Sowa Racing Team), who had been able to get ahead of Rivera when the lights went out. On lap two Rivera took the lead and held the first place to the chequered flag. Second placed rider Josephine Bruno put in a strong performance, but was unable to set the pace despite an aggressive start. Rider Patrycja Sowa rounds out a very positive weekend on the third step of the podium.
The chasing group closed much as it did in qualifying with Beatrice Barbera (GP3 AD11) fourth, followed by Arianna Barale (MRT Corse), Nicole Ciccilini (Prata Motorsport) and Silvia Comincioli (Team MotoXracing) and Denise Dal Zotto (Team MotoXracing). Saidatul Zakirah Zairin (GP3 AD11) and Maria Saluste (Motoclub Sinlind) completed the top ten.
Natalia Rivera wins round 2 in Italy
Cremona, Italy #02
07th- 09th June
The second round of the SSP 300 Women's European Championship took place at the newly renovated Cremona Circuit in Italy. Facilities at the venue are still under construction with new podiums being build preparing for the WSBK event in September.
The event covered both the Italian Championship for this class and the European. Riders from five different nations and two continental unions participate on Yamaha and Kawasaki bikes.
Tough conditions on Saturday for the free practice, Q1 and Q2, with the Spanish Natalia Rivera the fastest. The combined qualification established Riviera in pole position ahead of Italian riders Josephine Bruno and Nicole Cicillini.
When the lights went out, Patrycja Sowa made a lightning start from P4, moving straight into the lead and defending the position for almost three laps, with a persistent Bruno hot on her heels in second. Natalia was lying third until almost the mid-race point, when Bruno made a decisive pass on Sowa, moving into the lead and soon building a gap.
Championship leader Rivera wasted no time in responding and passed Sowa on lap seven before setting out in pursuit of the Team Gradara Corse rider. Spectators were treated to a breath-taking duel between Natalia and Josephine, who continued to exchange places and maintain a very strong race pace all the way to the chequered flag.
Two laps from the end, a decisive pass through the final sector saw Rivera ahead of her rival and secured her place on the top step of the podium. Second position for Josephine and third for Sowa.
Thanks to this win Natalia consolidates the leadership in the standings. Top five completed by Denise Dal Zotto, who was not quite able to achieve a top three, and Cicillini.
Round one at historic Le Mans
#01
ROUND
19th- 20th April
The European Handy Bridgestone Cup raced the first round of the season in perfect conditions at historical Le Mans Circuit in France. The event took place together with the 24 Heures Moto, the FIM Endurance World Championship.
The Qualifying Practice was scheduled for Saturday morning and 10 riders reached the Qualification criteria for the races.
Race 1 took place on Friday afternoon in sunny weather conditions. Due to a red flag, the grid saw a second start after 7 laps. At the end of fourteen laps of challenges, in the 1000 class Lorenzo Picasso took the win
Le Mans, France
ahead of Martin Horky and Alex Innocenti. The rookie Mirko Koelz from Germany gained the 4th position.
In the 600 class Jakob Lorenz finished first and Remo Marinato second.
Race 2 kicked off on Sunday morning in perfect conditions. 14 laps full of overtaking for the first positions between Emiliano Malagoli, Picasso and Horky. Due to a double overtaking with a double yellow flag, the leader Picasso took a penalty of 30 seconds finishing 3rd. Malagoli won race 2 ahead of Horky.
In class 600cc victory another win for Lorenz ahead of Marinato.
Opening round at Misano World Circuit
ROUND
Misano, Italy #01
21st April
The curtains finally lifted on the 2024 Moto2 European Championship, ETC and Stock in the Motor Valley and Emilia-Romagna round at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, and the Championship opener delivered on everything it promised with stars old and new shining throughout.
The first Moto2™ European Championship race of the 2024 campaign saw Alberto Surra (Team Ciatti – Bo -
scoscuro) claim first place with an accomplished ride. Meanwhile, in the first of the day’s two European Talent Cup races Giulio Pugliese (Aspar Junior Team) took victory in dramatic fashion. In the second, Marco Morelli (MLav racing) sealed an emotional first win in the class since 2020. The final winner of the day came in the Stock™ European Championship, with the familiar face of Lorenzo Dalla Porta (Yamaha GV Racing) returning to the top of the rostrum.
Following Surra in Moto2™ ECh were Roberto Garcia (Fantic Cardoso Racing) in P2 and Alberto Ferrandez (Finetwork Team) in P3. It was a hotly contested race with reigning MotoE™ World Champion Mattia Casadei (Team Ciatti – Boscoscuro) falling just short of joining his Team Ciatti teammate on the podium, finishing in fourth.
Moto2
ETC
In Race 1 of the ETC Marco Morelli found himself edged back into second place by Giulio Pugliese by a margin of just 0.009 seconds. The duo vyed for first throughout the closing stages of the encounter, while David Gonzalez (AC Racing Team) had a sudden loss of pace towards the end of the race and had to settle for third. Gonzalez joined Morelli once again on the podium in Race 2 of the ETC, this time able to pressure the leader right until the dying moments, eventually taking second. The two-time podium finishers were joined by Leonardo Zanni (Mir Racing Finetwork Team), who was made to work for the third step on the rostrum by Valentin Perrone (Frando Racing VHC Team) and an inspired Kerman Tinez (Mir Racing Finetwork Team) who finished P5 and P6 respectively.
Stock
Just behind Stock™ ECh race winner Lorenzo Dalla Porta came newcomer to the class Andy Verdoia (Team Honda Laglisse) and completing the podium in the final race of the day was Dino Iozzo (IUM Motorsports). Iozzo will rue the circumstances that saw him concede the race lead, with Adrian Rodriguez (SF Racing)’s crash resulting in a red flag and a restart, after which Dalla Porta seized the initiative.
Mixed weather conditions throw up some surprise results at the Circuito do Estoril
Estoril, Portugal
Rain, sun, then a bit more rain was the order of the day at the Circuito do Estoril, with debut winners emerging from the tricky conditions. Carlos Cano (SeventyTwo ARTBOX Racing Team) doubled up in the European Talent Cup, while Mattia Casadei (Team Ciatti – Boscoscuro) and Roberto Garcia (Fantic Cardoso Racing) shared the spoils in Moto2™. Meanwhile, in the Stock race, Adrian Rodriguez (SF Racing) became a winner in the class for the very first time.
Race 1 was all about Casadei’s wet weather dance to a commanding victory as the Italian sailed to his first 25 points in the class. 12 seconds was his advantage at the chequered flag over second place Jorge Navarro (Forward EEST Racing), the experienced Spaniard picking up a podium in his first outing, as Taiga Hada (GAS UP Racing Team) returned to the rostrum for the first time since 2021 with a well-earned P3. Race 2 saw contrasting conditions emerge as a dry race unfolded, with Garcia producing a scintillating comeback to claim a debut win from P15. Casadei didn’t have an answer for the Spaniard in the afternoon but a P2 – and 45 more points – sees him take the Championship lead into Round 3. Third place went to Alberto Ferrandez (Finetwork Team), that’s his second podium of the season, with Alberto Surra (Team Ciatti – Boscoscuro) crashing out in Race 2 as the Italian endures a tougher weekend at the office in Estoril. ROUND 05th May
Moto2
ETC
It was wet, but it was a wonderful performance from Cano in the opening European Talent Cup race of the day as the young Spaniard proved a ray of sunshine amid the miserable Estoril conditions on Sunday morning. The #71 went from pole to the top step in Portugal with almost six seconds in his back pocket as Misano victor Marco Morelli (MLav Racing) settled for second, with Fernando Bujosa (Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) coming through the long lap penalty loop and some stiff competition for the final podium place. Victory saw Cano move to within 20 points of title leader Morelli, with a second race to come.
It was a case of same outcome, different circumstances in Race 2 as Cano made it a perfect Portuguese weekend with another win, but this time it was much closer than a few hours earlier. In the dry conditions, the top 10 crossed the line 0.9s apart in a brilliant ETC encounter that saw Jesus Torres (Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) and Valentine Perrone (Frando Racing VHC Team) stand on the rostrum for the first time in 2024. After Morelli crashed out in Race 2, Cano tops the Championship heading to Barcelona.
Stock
In the final race of the day, drama was delivered in spades. Rodriguez came from P4 to take a maiden Stock Championship victory in a restarted race, with Iker Garcia (Yamaha GV Racing) and Francisco Ruiz (DR Andifer Team) debuting on the podium in the class. Having seen the track dry out after morning rain, the heavens opened once more after just three laps, with polesitter and then race leader Dino Iozzo (IUM Motorsports) highsiding and hitting the deck coming out of Turn 9. The red flags waved and the race restarted, but without the South African on pole as he and teammate Declan Van Rosmalen launched from pitlane after deciding not to go out with the rest of the field. That left Rodriguez unobstructed as he got the perfect launch, though Garcia, Ruiz and Alex Millan (Team Zivimotor) all took turns in the lead.
It was a tight-knit quartet until the final lap, when Rodriguez then posted the best race lap as he stole a march to victory, with Millan the one to lose out in an entertaining podium battle. Lorenzo Dall Porta (Yamaha GV Racing), Misano winner and current Championship leader, came home in a lonely P5 to preserve his lead.
Round 3 in Barcelona
ROUND 19th May
Barcelona, Spain
Round 3 head to amazing Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain, and the action did not disappoint. Dani Muñoz (Gas Up Racing Team) did the double in the Moto2™ European Championship. In the European Talent Cup, Marco Morelli continued to show what a future talent he is with victory, while Lorenzo Dalla Porta (Yamaha GV Racing) cemented his position atop the title standings in the Stock™ European Championship.
Moto2
Casadei struggling at the start and Muñoz, Navarro and Garcia breaking away, however, this time they were joined by Eric Fernandez (FAU55 TEY Racing) and Surra.
All five led the race at some point before Muñoz assumed control ahead of Navarro, and the two left the rest of the field in their wake and, in a repeat of Race 1, that’s how they finished.
The battle for the final podium position wasn’t over yet as Garcia held third ahead of a hard-charging Unai Orradre (STV Laglisse Racing) but on the penultimate lap it all changed as the #31 went from P3 to P5 and then out of the race as Orradre and Casadei, who had mounted another comeback, came steaming through. Garcia encountered technical difficulties and it was Orradre who claimed P3, with Casadei taking back the Championship lead ahead of Portimao.
ETC
In the European Talent Cup, Marco Morelli showed off his class to romp home to his second win of the campaign by 2.9s, with David Gonzalez (AC Racing Team) and Giulio Pugliese (CFMoto Aspar Team) joining him on the podium.
Morelli started from pole, and the Argentinian pulled the pin early to clear off into the distance to avoid a dramatic podium battle behind him. Carlos Cano (SeventyTwo Artbox Racing Team) came from the back of the grid and dragged a freight train of riders with him to catch Gonzalez and Pugliese in the podium places, and just as the Spaniard looked to make his move on the last lap, he was clipped by Valentin Perrone (Frando Racing VHC Team) and sent flying into the gravel to record a Barcelona blank. As a result, Morelli once again takes control of the Championship chase with two races coming up in Portimao.
Stock
As per usual, the Stock ECh rounded out the day’s proceedings as Lorenzo Dalla Porta sealed his second win of the campaign in scintillating style. Joining the Championship leader on the podium were Mario Mayor (Yamaha GV Racing) and Demis Mihaila (MDR Competition), with victory yet again decided on the final lap.
Mayor took the lead at Turn 1, and it looked like the Spaniard was set for a maiden win in the class, but a stunning Turn 12 move from polesitter Dalla Porta saw him fire it up the inside of the #82 for victory.
Thrilling beginning at the Cathedral of Speed
#01
ROUND
20th-21st April
The TT Assen was the perfect venue for the first seasonal race of the Northern Talent Cup, racing with the Superbike World Championship.
Assen, Netherlands
Race 1
1. Antoine NATIVI FRA
2. Thias WENZEL GER
3. Jurrien VAN CRUGTEN NED
Race 2
1. Tobias KITZBICHLER AUT
2. Jurrien VAN CRUGTEN NED
3. Antoine NATIVI FRA
Round 2 at Sachsenring
#02
ROUND
03rd-05th May
The Northern Talent Cup headed to the iconic Sachsenring Circuit in Germany for Round 2 of the 2024 season, promising another weekend of exhilarating racing action.
Sachsenring, Germany
Race 1
1. Antoine NATIVI FRA
2. Thias WENZEL GER
3. Jurrien VAN CRUGTEN NED
Race 2
1. Tobias KITZBICHLER AUT
2. Jurrien VAN CRUGTEN NED
3. Antoine NATIVI FRA
Frellsen and Irmscher victorious in Oschersleben
#03
ROUND
31st May - 02nd June
Oschersleben, Germany
Following a memorable Round 2 in Sachsenring with races in mixed conditions, the Northern Talent Cup headed to the familiar Oschersleben circuit in Germany for Round 3 of the 2024 season, promising another exciting weekend of wheel-to-wheel racing action from Northern Europe’s fastest young riders.
Race 1
1. Julius FRELLSEN DEN
2. Richard IRMSCHER GER
3. Ferre FLEERACKERS BEL
Race 2
1. Richard IRMSCHER GER
2. Matteo MASILI ITA
3. Ferre FLEERACKERS BEL
Van Crugten does the double
#04
ROUND
21st - 23rd June
The series headed to the Autodrom Most for the fourth round. Another exhilarating weekend of racing action from fastest young talents.
Race 1
Most, Czech Republic
1. Jurrien VAN CRUGTEN NLD
2. Tobias KITZBICHLER AUT
3. Ferre FLEERACKERS BEL
Race 2
1. Jurrien VAN CRUGTEN NLD
2. Tobias KITZBICHLER AUT
3. Richard IRMSCHER DEU
The first round in Austria
#01
ROUND
20th - 21st April
The atmosphere in Landshaag, Austria, was electric as the first round of the Hill Climb and Vintage Hill Climb European Championship took place thanks to the great organization of the MSC Rottenegg and all the members of the club.
During the first two days, Friday and Saturday, a steady and heavy rain was permanently over the town. With the track in increasingly worse conditions, the qualifying sessions had to be cancelled even before the first one was finished.
On Sunday the track was dry and the day started with the continuation of the qualifying sessions from Saturday.
Landshaag, Austria
Road Racing Hill Climb
250 GP – Guido Testoni, ITA, Honda SSP 300 – Daniele Stolli, ITA, Yamaha Supersport – Daniel Kronschläger, AUT, Triumph Superbike – Stefano Bonetti, ITA, Honda Supermoto – Bernhard Hörmann, AUT, KTM
Back in Austria for round two
#02
ROUND
After the first round in Landshaag, once more Austria hosted the Hill Climb European Championship this time in Julbach.
Two days of mixed conditions welcomed the action.
Road Racing Hill Climb
250 GP – Guido Testoni, ITA, Honda SSP 300 – Daniele Stolli, ITA, Yamaha Supersport – Maurizio Bottalico, ITA, Kawasaki Superbike – Maurizio Bottalico, ITA, Honda Supermoto – Bernhard Hörmann, AUT, KTM
15th - 16th June
Julbach, Austria
The season got underway in Croatia
#01
ROUND
17th - 19th May
The first event of the Supersport 300 Cup, Supersport 600 Cup and Superstock 1000 Cup took place together with the Alpe Adria Championship at Automotodrom Grobnik in Rijeka, Croatia.
SSP300 and SSP600
After 11 hard-fought laps, the chequered flag of Race 1 declared the win of Daniel Turecek. The Czech rider took the victory of the SSP300 ahead of the young Turkish rider Koruk Mert and Patrycia Sowa, who started from the pole positions after an amazing qualifying session.
Turecek won also Race 2, this time ahead of Sowa and the young Hungarian rider Kristian Szilagyi.
Double win for Varga Tibor in the SSP600.
STK 1000
Slovenian Jerman Marko did not settle for the pole position, setting a double win. He literally ruled the weekend in Grobnik ahead of Mate Szamado from Hungary and Max Melzer from Austria, who took one second and one third each.
Grobnik, Croatia
Round 2 in Hungary
#02
ROUND 14th -16th June Pannoniaring, Hungary
Second round for the Supersport 300 Cup and Superstock 1000 Cup in good weather conditions at Pannonia Ring, in Hungary, always together with the Alpe Adria Championship.
SSP300
Amazing performance of Patrycia Sowa, who won Race 1 and finished second in Race 2 behind Daniel Turecek. The Czech rider finished third in the first manche just behind the young Turkish rider Konuk Mert, third in Race 2.
STK 1000
Max Melzer from Austria won Race 1, while Slovenian rider Jerman Marko took the win in Race 2. Double second position for Mate Szamado from Hungary.
Double victory for Andrea Benvenuti
#01
ROUND
Andrea Benvenuti (Ktm MTR Racing) ruled both motos with incredible supremacy. In race 2, despite the poor start, the rider worked his way up and won. Second place went to Yevsevii Kovalyov (Husqvarna) and Nathan Terraneo (KTM) was third.
Race 1
Solo race for Andrea Benvenuti (KTM Mtr Racing), who pulled away at the start and took the lead without hesitation. The young rider did not make any mistakes on his Ktm 85cc 2 strokes and led the group from first to last lap. Nathan Terraneo (Ktm) moved to second place but could not keep the position and after a few laps where he tried to keep his rival behind, had to let him pass and qualified third. Yevsevii Kovalyov (Husqvarna) lost the chance to worry race leader in the two laps where he was third. Leonardo Lapadula (Team 11) was penalized for an early start and could not do any better than sixth place overall.
Race 2
At the start Andrea Benvenuti opened the clutch too early and his Ktm reared up so that Benvenuti had to slow down and was overtaken by Nathan Terraneo and Yevsevii Kovalyov.
Swiss Terraneo tried to set a solid race pace to keep rivals behind but did not consider Benvenuti. The rider kept an eye on his rivals for some laps and later attacked them, overtaking Yevsevii Kovalyov and moving to the top spot. Andrea opened a gap and pulled away, eventually winning the race.
Andrea Benvenuti went home with the first victory of the season and showed he is the rider to defeat in the 2024 season.
21st April
Albaida, Spain
Classification Top Ten
1. BENVENUTI Andrea (ITA, KTM) Pts. 50,000 (25+25); 2. KOVALYOV Yevsevii (UKR, Husqvarna) Pts. 44,000 (22+22); 3. TERRANEO Nathan (SUI, KTM) Pts. 40,000 (20+20); 4. MAIMONTE Mattia (BEL, TM) Pts. 36,000 (18+18); 5. NAVARRO BENCOMO Aaron (ESP, Husqvarna) Pts. 32,000 (16+16); 6. BERECZKI David Zsolt (HUN, Husqvarna) Pts. 29,000 (14+15); 7. LAPADULA Leonardo (ITA, TM) Pts. 29,000 (15+14); 8. BANG Lorenz (GER, KTM) Pts. 26,000 (13+13); 9. FERNANDEZ PEREZ Juan Carlos (ESP, KTM) Pts. 24,000 (12+12); 10. IRZYK Liliana (POL, KTM) Pts. 22,000 (11+11).
Surra is the new S4 champion
Benvenuti
consolidates the leadership in the Junior
ROUND
30th June
The second round of the S4 European Championship and the first one of the SM Junior European Championship took place at the Busca Kart Planet, Italy.
Alberto Surra (KTM) is the new Champion of the S4: the young Italian rider almost had a perfect weekend with the pole position and two victories out of three motos, second place went to Spanish Alex Rafael Gourdon (Husqvarna) and third position to another Italian rider, Mattia Rato (TM). In the Junior Andrea Benvenuti ruled the day and strengthened his leadership in the championship thanks to two confident victories.
S4 Race 1
A few minutes before the start, race directors called out a wet race and all the riders mounted rain tyres. As the red lights blinked off Alberto Surra (KTM) did not make the best out of his pole position losing several positions. The Gourdon brothers took the lead of the race but in the first lap Mattia Rato (TM) took the lead of the operations chased by Alex Rafael Gourdon (Husqvarna). Behind them Alberto Surra started to increase his phenomenal race pace and after a few laps moved up to the front. Surra and Rato opened a gap on their chasers and battled it out till the chequered flag. Alex Rafael Gourdon crossed the finish line in third position.
S4 Race 2
At the start of the second race of the European Cup Mattia Rato (TM) took the lead closely followed by Alberto Surra (KTM). The two Italians pulled away and during the race the rider with the TM bike took an advantage over his rival being able to manage the challenge. Unfortunately the unexpected is always round the corner and with a few laps before the end Rato broke the engine awarding the victory to Alberto Surra. Behind them there was a thrilling battle among several riders, with Antonino Navarria (Team Gazza Racing) protagonist of the show as he recovered to second place. Third position went to Spanish Alex Rafael Gourdon (Husqvarna).
S4 Race 3
The starting grid of the last race is defined according to the results of Race2. Surra kept the pole position but Mat-
Busca, Italy
tia Rato had to start from the last position. Surra made no mistakes at the start and immediately took the lead with an unbeatable rhythm for all the other riders which allowed him to go far from them. Surra was followed by Mattia Rato, who made an amazing recovery till second place, as well as Alex Rafael Gourdon and Antonino Navarria. With two laps to go there was a twist when Alberto Surra crashed giving the green light to Mattia Rato, who won in front of Gourdon and Navarria.
The outcome for the final victory was not affected by what happened, in fact Alberto Surra came home with the gold plate of the European Cup winner. The second step of the podium went to Alex Rafael Gourdon, while Mattia Rato was third thanks to the victory taken in the final moto.
SM Junior Race 1
Andrea Benvenuti (KTM MTR Racing) was the star performer of the Junior first race. The young Italian rider and his KTM were impeccable, with a solid start and a rhythm which allowed him to lead the race from the first to the last lap. A thrilling battle took place behind him between Daniele Cornolti (GasGas) and Yevsevii Kovalyov (Husqvarna) who got to the finish line in the same order. Andrea Benvenuti strengthened his advantage in the standings over his main rival.
SM Junior Race 2
As the red lights blinked off Kovalyov took the lead of the operations but made a mistake in the sky section and was overtaken by Daniele Cornolti who moved to the front and tried to pull away. Andrea Benvenuti cancelled the hesitation and started to chase the race leader. It took several laps for the KTM rider before being able to overtake his rival and head to the victory. Cornolti had to resist the attacks of Kovalyov who tried to overtake him till the end. Andrea Benvenuti came home with the second victory of the season and strengthened his position in the standings.
A mention about young rider Liliana Irzyk, winner of the 65cc class.
Santa Pod opens the 2024 season
#01
ROUND
24th - 27th May
The first round of the Dragbike European Championship and Dragbike Junior Cup took place from May 24th to 27th at Santa Pod Raceway, in Great Britain. An eventful event with tough weather conditions, after a sunny qualifying first day.
The heavy rain of Sunday and Monday did not allow to race regular sessions and in order to finish the race for most classes the organizer had to reduce the distance to a shorter 1/8 mile, where the top speeds are at a safer level to get to a stop.
In SuperTwin TopFuel won Marcus Christiansen from Denmark and runner-up Chris van Nimmen from Belgium. In ProStockBike P1 for Jörg Lymant from Germany and runner-up Bertrand Maurice from France. Marcus Christiansen from Denmark won the SuperTwin class.
Unfortunately, due to the heavy rain were not raced the TopFuelBike class final between Rikard Gustafson and Thomas Pettersson, and the SuperStreetBike final between Jake Mechaell and Chris Reed.
Challenging fight in the Junior Cup: at the end the class has been won by Hollie King with a runner-up Miss Leah Morrison, both from England.
Santa Pod, Great Britain
Sweden hosted the second round
ROUND
Tierp, Sweden #02
13th - 16th June
The Dragbike European Championship and the Dragbike Junior Cup raced the second round in Tierp, Sweeden. Another thrilling round with fierce competition. Extreme and close racing in SuperStreetBike with English Alan Morrisson Jr., who timed at 6.779 seconds against home rider Mathias Bohlin at 6.780 sec.
Same story in ProStockBike, where a 7.140 run of the French Bertrand Maurice took the win over a 7.203 seonds. run of Jörg Lymant from Germany.
The winners
ProStockBike - Bertrand Maurice, FRA
SuperStreetBike - Mathias Bohlin, SWE
SuperTwinBike - Marcus Christiansen, DEN
TopFuelBike - Rikard Gustafsson, SWE
Round 01 Round 02
20th - 21st April
Landshaag, Austria
Vintage Hill Climb
Class 2 (Classic up to 500) - Martin HIEBL , GER, Yamaha
Class 3 (Classic over 500) – Alexander Weghofer, AUT, Ducati
Class 4 (125 GP) – Guido Testoni, ITA, Honda
Class 5 (250 GP) – Roman Wannersdorfer, GER, Suzuki
Class 5 (Classic 500) – Bruno Aschauer, AUT, Honda
Class 6 (Classic 750) – Williams Alonzi, ITA, Suzuki
Class 8c (Sidecar) – Peter Gierlinger / Helga Gierlinger, GER, KMS-Yamaha
Class 9a - Karl Vielgut, GER, Kawasaki
Class 9b – Roman Winklmüller, AUT, Yamaha
15th - 16th June
Julbach, Austria
Vintage Hill Climb
Class 1 (Classic 350) – Martin Riedel, GER, Benelli
Class 3 (Classic over 500) – Alexander Weghofer, AUT, Ducati
Class 4 (125 GP) – Guido Testoni, ITA, Honda
Class 5 (250 GP) – Roman Wannersdorfer, GER, Suzuki
Class 5 (Classic 500) – Bruno Aschauer, AUT, Honda
Class 8c (Sidecar) – Hanninger/Schwarz Dieter/Harald, AUT, Windle
Gierlinger Peter/Helga, GER, KMS
Class 9a – Williams Alonzi, ITA, Suzuki (day 1)
Dietmar Madlener, AUT, Kawasaki (day 2)
Class 9b – Tetour Johann, AUT, Yamaha
Round 01
05th May
Cabasse, France
The winners
Open - Gaetano Terruso
Open V2 - Gaetano Terruso
Open V1 - Giorgio Volpi
Expert - Federico Fregan
Expert V1 - Federico Fregano
Expert V2 - Stefano Torrini
Expert V3 - Ryszard Augustyn
Classic - Alberto Casartelli
Classic V1 - Ferruccio Dal Pos
Classic V2 - Manuel Ruger
Classic V3 - Andreas Mosert
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