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OF GP SPAIN TALAVERA DE LA REINA | 9-10 MAY 2015 OFFICIAL RACE PROGRAM 2015 CONTENT CONTENT FOREWORDS 4 organizer’s welcome message 7 TRACK INFORMATION 14 MXGP ENTRY LIST 17 MX2 ENTRY LIST 29 FIM REGULATIONS 40 EMX ENTRY LIST 39 EMX 125 ENTRY LIST 42 EMX 250 ENTRY LIST 43 EMX 300 ENTRY LISt 44 FIM EUROPE REGULATIONS 45 TIMETABLE 51 © KTM/Taglioni 3 FOREWORDS The 2015 FIM Motocross World She will get some tough competition from the likes of Championship promises to Meghan Rutledge, Livia Lancelot, Nathalie Kane and be one of the most exciting of Larissa Papenmeier. these past few years. All eyes are upon the MXGP class where There is no doubt that the profile of the FIM Motocross the reigning World Champions World Championships has been boosted by the Antonio Cairoli (MXGP) and Ryan presence of Ryan Villopoto. This - as well as overseas Villopoto (AMA Supercross and rounds in Qatar, Thailand, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico FIM World Championship) will and the USA - is very encouraging and shows that battle it out for world supremacy. Youthstream’s hard work and investments are paying However, it would be a mistake to focus exclusively on off. Motocross is going global and its many fans can just these two riders. Last year, Jeremy Van Horebeek, rejoice, as 2015 has all the ingredients to satisfy their Gautier Paulin and Clément Desalle all proved they motocross hunger. “have what it takes”. On behalf of the FIM, I would like to thank all the In the MX2 class, France’s Jordi Tixier will be defending stakeholders for their efforts in making the 2015 FIM his number one plate against Jeffrey Herlings. The Motocross World Championship happen: Youthstream, Dutch rider, who dominated the class in 2012 and 2013, National Federations, Organisers, Manufacturers, Riders, narrowly lost the title in 2014 because of injury. He is Teams, circuits owners, media and of course you, now on a mission to capture back “his” Championship. motocross fan and spectator. Let us see what the “whiz kid” can come up with. Here too, there are some others who cannot be counted out, Enjoy! among them Dylan Ferrandis, Tim Gajser, Aleksandr Tonkov, Max Anstie, Valentin Guillod and Jeremy Seewer. Pauls Jonass and Jorge Zaragoza are two Vito Ippolito new hot prospects for the class, so there will be some FIM President fireworks coming up. In the Women’s class, Kiara Fontanesi will be trying to add a fourth World Championship to her prize list. It’s a great pleasure to return not think of organizing the race. We sometimes forget again to Talavera, Spain, this with all the excitement going on just what these people year, one of the best natural give to the race, it may be only 1 day for some but tracks on the European calendar. for many, they give so much of their weeks and days This track and its large group of leading up to the race making sure that they do not let local volunteers have been for their club and community down. many years involved with the organization of MXGP. Over this So on behalf of the Motocross Commission of the period they have always managed FIM I would just like to thank them sincerely for all their to promote the race to a very large efforts and hard work in getting the GP up and running. audience coming from the local town of Talavera in the heart of Spain. To the fans who will come in their thousands to see the world’s best riders in the world’s best series, I This will be round six of the MXGP World hope you have a great weekend and come away with Championship and by the time we get to this part of great memories and great photos. the season we will start to see in each of the classes just who will be the challengers for the 2015 titles, and also the new names of the next generation of stars will become clear. As it has now become clear that the part now played by FIM Europe has become so important to the FIM Motocross World Championship, bringing new talent each year and what a difference this has made Tony Skillington to the careers of our young talented and brave riders FIM/CMS Director with them demonstrating the skill and experience way beyond their very young years. When we have so many classes competing over the weekend of MXGP it makes a lot of work for the many volunteers who come out to support the local club and without their help we could 4 MXGP has made significant channel. The MXGP official website provides even more improvements over the information than before and it’s simple for all users. last few years and thanks MXGP-TV.com is where you can watch entire events live to the outstanding work including all the World and European Championship made by Youthstream, FIM, classes and of course the famous Motocross of Nations; FIM-Europe, active local on MXGP-TV.com you can also find programs on Federations, organizers, Youthstream promoted events, like the Junior World industries, manufacturers, teams, Motocross Championship and the Motocross of riders, media, sponsors and to European Nations. The MXGP Mag came out for the the great support received from the MXGP fans today first time in September 2013 and it offers thousands Motocross has become one of the most popular sports of fans an interactive and fun way to stay informed in the world. about inside MXGP info. Top riders representing each Continent take part in the World Championship making MXGP events are being brought to every part of the it by far the best show for all its fans. world and are being distributed into every home worldwide on TV, press (printed and electronic We would like to especially thank the Moto Club of magazines) and social networks providing fans from Talavera and the RFME for helping us bring the MXGP all over the world with the possibility to enter our world back to Talavera. and be a part of it all. We are delighted to be returning to Talavera for the sixth round of the 2015 MXGP World We hope everyone coming to the 2015 FIM MXGP Championship. of Spain in Talavera can enjoy the warm Spanish hospitality, the delicious cuisine and of course the The impressive 2014 TV coverage and statistics, of MXGP racing at Talavera. which was more than 1.3 billion TV viewers for more than 4,900 hours of broadcasting, are significantly increasing for 2015. Every continent is covered via major broadcasters: Europe on Eurosport, USA on CBS Sports Network, Latin America on FOX Sports, Middle East and Africa on BeIN, Asia and Oceania on FOX Sports, and in addition to that the local broadcasters. 2015 is best year in terms of TV coverage offering the hosting country, partners and all participants enormous visibility and value. The TV production is in HD and 20 cameras provide TV viewers with thrilling images. In 2013 Youthstream became actively present on the main social networks, the reason being that the average age of MXGP followers was too high. By being easily Giuseppe Luongo President of Youthstream Group accessible to young potential fans the interest in MXGP is growing rapidly, and only after one and a half years MXGP is the leading off-road sport in the world on the social media. You can find MXGP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube where MXGP has it’s own 5 ORGANIzer’S WELCome meSSAGE Cuando el pasado año escribía estas líneas para daros la bienvenida y os animaba a disfrutar del que iba ser un fin de semana esplendoroso, nunca, ni en el mejor de mis sueños podía imaginar como iba a lucir el circuito del Cerro Negro . Aprovecho estas líneas para agradecer a mis compañeros de batallas, que comparten conmigo los malos momentos, y los buenos que llegan después, una vez que acaba todo y el último piloto pasa por línea de meta, que el último equipo abandona el Cerro Negro, que los últimos aficionados caminan tranquilos pero con amplia sonrisa en su boca... Permitidme recordar también a los compañeros de fatigas y alegrías, a Mariano Arranz, a Carlos Martínez y a D. Gonzalo Lago, que con su empeño hizo posible volver a disfrutar de este espectáculo y que la Catedral volviera espléndida. No quiero despedirme sin agradecer a todas las instituciones. Ayuntamiento, Junta y Diputacion por su apoyo, a Youthstream Group la confianza depositada en nuestro motoclub, a nuestros sponsors, a los medios de comunicación por su seguimiento, como así también a los hombres y mujeres que colaboran y trabajan con nosotros para que todo salga perfecto. Y me despido con una frase muy española: ”señores, va por ustedes”. Jesús Bermúdez Presidente Motoclub Talavera CALENDAR DATE GRAND PRIX VENUE ADDITIONAL RACES 28 February (Sat) QATAR Losail Women 8 March THAILAND Nakhonchaisri Women 29 March PATAGONIA ARGENTINA Neuquén – 19 April TRENTINO Pietramurata EMX250, EMX150, EMX125 26 April EUROPE Valkenswaard EMX300, EMX250, EMX125 10 May SPAIN Talavera de la Reina EMX300, EMX250, EMX125 24 May GREAT BRITAIN Matterley Basin Women, EMX250, EMX150, EMX125 31 May FRANCE Villars-sous-Écot Women, EMX125 14 June ITALY Maggiora EMX300, EMX125 21 June GERMANY Teutschenthal Women, EMX250, EMX150 5 July SWEDEN Uddevalla EMX300, EMX125 12 July LATVIA Kegums EMX250, EMX85, EMX65 26 July CZECH REPUBLIC Loket Women, EMX300, EMX150 2 August BELGIUM Lommel EMX300, EMX250, EMX150 16 August TBC 30 August THE NETHERLANDS Assen Veteran, EMX250, EMX150, EMX125 13 September MEXICO León – 20 September MONSTER Energy Mxgp OF USA – Glen Helen 27 September MONSTER Energy FIM MOTOCROSS OF NatiONS – France – Ernée 7 omo alcalde de Talavera de la Reina y en nombre de todos los talaveranos me dirijo a los amantes Cdel motocross para daros la bienvenida y las gracias por acompañaros en este fin de semana, en el que Talavera se convierte en la capital mundial del motocross, ya que acogemos la celebración de una de las pruebas del Campeonato del Mundo.