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Moto News Weekly Wrap
July 27, 2021

What’s New:

• Final MX of 2021 ISDE moved to Valle Scrivia in Alessandria
• Mitch Evans injury update
• Herlings misses MXGP of the Czech Republic due to injury
• 2021 Qatar International Baja rescheduled to September 30
• Joan Barreda wins Baja Aragon 2021
• Red Bull Romaniacs Hard Enduro Rallye kicks off
• Kawasaki to conclude relationship with MX ESCA
• Sam Parker unbeaten after Dirt Guide Cross-Country Round 2
• 2021 Port Royal Half-Mile AFT Report
• Courtney Duncan kicks off WMX defense with Loket double win
• 2021 MXGP of Czech Republic – Round 5
• 2021 AMA Washougal MX – Round 7 Report
• 2021 EnduroGP of Estonia – Day 1 Report
• 2021 EnduroGP of Estonia – Day 2 Report
• 2021 Racing Calendars
  • 2021 Provisional MXGP
  • 2021 Yamaha AORC presented by MXStore
  • 2021 Australian Penrite ProMX
  • 2021 Speedway GP
  • 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship
  • 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies
  • 2021 AMA Supercross
  • 2021 GNCC
  • 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross
  • 2021 Progressive American Flat Track
  • 2021 New Zealand Motocross
  • 2021 New Zealand Cross-Country
  • 2021 New Zealand Enduro
  • 2021 Australian Supercross (provisional)
  • And more…

Final MX of 2021 ISDE moved to Valle Scrivia in Alessandria

The 95th edition of the FIM International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE) is approaching and organisers have relocated the Final MX on 4 September, which will no longer take place on the artificial circuit planned within the Tazio Nuvolari track, but on the permanent circuit “Valle Scrivia” in Cassano Spinola, province of Alessandria, Piedmont.

The track is 1,750 metres long and has an area of 17,500 square metres, while the paddock area measures almost 30,000 square metres. This is equipped with parking for an area of 35,000 square metres. The surface of the entire structure reaches 128 thousand square metres. Participants will reach the cross-track along a largely asphalted route, it can also be easily reached for assistance via the A7 motorway with a slightly longer, but faster route.

Valter Carbone – Organising Committee

“There are a number of factors which influenced this decision, both as regards the safety that an already structured cross-track can provide, and for the numerous ready-made services, including well-equipped paddock, ad hoc structures, as well as the indispensable fixed irrigation system. On 4 September it could be a very hot day and the succession of the various races could generate dust that can only be mitigated with the appropriate precautions at its disposal, precisely a permanent motocross system. The Final Motocross could also be decisive for the awarding of the title even at the last metre, and for this reason it must be the object of particular care in the preparatory phase.”

Mitch Evans injury update

Mitch Evans has now had his wrist surgery in Australia and has already begun the path to recovery, after what was a successful operation.

Obviously, the #43 can’t wait to be behind the gate once again but the focus is on coming back 100% and it is still too early to give a timeframe for his return.

Mitch Evans

“I’m happy to finally be on the mend. The surgery went really well and the doctor said there were no complications. Basically, it all went as expected so I was happy to hear that, and pain-wise I’m good so I started my first physio session today and that well so it is good to be on the right track to getting back on the bike pain-free. Of course I want to be out there riding with the guys but I’m cheering on Tim and the team and it’s great to see him doing so well. Seeing him winning races gives me the motivation to really put in the work, because I know the bike it is capable, it is just down to me.”

Herlings misses MXGP of the Czech Republic due to injury

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Jeffrey Herlings did not take part in the weekend’s Grand Prix of the Czech Republic at Loket, as the 26-year-old underwent further scans on his left shoulder blade last week.

The initial fracture that had ruled him out of the second moto of his home Grand Prix last Sunday was found to be larger than originally thought. Herlings had been landed on by another rider at the start of the first race at Oss and although he was able to win the sprint he was forced out of the second outing.

The four-times World Champion now has to convalesce to let the crack heal sufficiently.

Jeffrey Herlings

“I don’t have pain in my shoulder for day-to-day life but sports and especially something like motocross is a different story. We’ll sit out Loket with the aim to come back 100%. It’s a shame and something that wasn’t my fault but it is what it is.”

2021 Qatar International Baja rescheduled to September 30

The FIM and the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) have confirmed that the 2021 Qatar International Baja will take place on new dates – from September 30 to October 2.

Originally scheduled for the start of April, the Qatar International Baja round will run over a compact route laid on by the QMMF. Competitors will face three stages and 504.24 competitive kilometres in a route of 872.44 km.

FIM Bajas World Cup 2021 (Updated July)

Joan Barreda wins Baja Aragon 2021

After winning the Prologue, Joan Barreda (Honda) took the start of the opening 180 km selective section between Bañón and Cuevas Labradas on Friday morning and moved into the lead of Baja Spain Aragôn, ahead of Lorenzo Santolino (Sherco) and Tosha Schareina (Husqvarna).

With the advantage of opening the track in hot and dusty conditions, Barreda, not surprisingly, won the opening stage.

On Saturday, riders ran two specials of 208 km and 113 km on slippery, relatively rough and dusty terrain, despite a blowing wind. Again, Joan Barreda won to confirm a fifth victory in a race he dominated from start-to-finish.

Joan Barreda

“It was not so easy to keep your opponents at a safe distance. It was one of the toughest Baja Aragons that I have raced. The terrain is more and more complicated and broken but it was a great race! During the last special, my knee twisted and I felt a crack. I had to stay calm and focused to finish the race.”

Tosha Schareina finished second, 4min 43sec behind the winner, beating Lorenzo Santolino by just eight seconds. Joan Pedrero (Rieju) sealed fourth place from Rui Gonçalves (Sherco), while Mathieu Doveze (KTM) finished sixth ahead of Jeremy Miroir (KTM).

Neels Theric (KTM) topped the Junior category, ahead of Jean-Loup Lepan (KTM) and Konrad Dabrowski (KTM).

There was another victory for Sara García (Yamaha) in the Women’s section. She confirmed the success in the third round of the FIM Bajas World Cup with a 14min 28sec margin over Mirjam Pol (Husqvarna).

Gendron (KTM) was the first of the Veterans, ahead of Bianchi Prata (Honda) and Ferreira (Honda).

Baja Aragon 2021 Results

Red Bull Romaniacs Hard Enduro Rallye kicks off

The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship picks up speed as it marches on with round four – as Red Bull Romaniacs kicks off, hard on the heels of the Abestone Hard Enduro, promising an epic week of racing.

With the traditional Sibiu city prologue on hiatus for one more year, the action begins on Tuesday with a short-but-intense Time Trial being used to determine the start order for the opening Offroad Day 1.

As ever, the Carpathian Mountains hold many bold surprises and treats for competitors across all five classes. From isolated mountain top ridge lines to incredible forestry climbs and descents, Red Bull Romaniacs is set to deliver an edition like no other.

The icing on the cake for many will be the Marathon Stage with a night under the stars planned for the end of Offroad Day 2. Taking things back to its adventure roots, in true Rallye style, competitors will end Offroad Day 2 in the mountains where they will be greeted with campfires, tents, and the challenge of receiving no outside assistance overnight. Poised to become a critical point in the race, riders will need to best-manage their bikes and themselves, while still pushing for top results.

As the first rider to grace the top step of a FIM Hard Enduro World Championship podium, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt will look to add to his Abestone Hard Enduro win. Very much on top form, he’s determined to show that he’s got the full skillset needed to go the distance in Romania.

Billy Bolt

“I’m ready to go, feeling good, and happy to be here in Romania. It’s great to come into Romaniacs leading the championship, but with a five-day race ahead of us, it doesn’t mean too much as we’ve got a lot of racing ahead of us and some tough events, starting with this one. I’d say I’m coming into this race the best prepared I’ve ever been, both mentally and physically. With a few years under my belt I have a better idea of how to get ready for this event, on and off the bike, and in terms of fitness. Last year’s race was a big step forward for me and going fastest on the final day showed I have the pace and stamina to succeed, I had just made a couple of small mistakes that cost me early on. I’m confident to carry what I’ve learned into this year and hopefully that can mean a place on the podium.”

Second to Billy in Italy, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler enters round four eyeing up a Red Bull Romaniacs hat trick of wins. Having won the last two editions, it’s very clear that Mani has a soft spot for the Romanian wilderness. A third victory will tie him in second place on the all-time win list with Frenchman Cyril Despres.

Manuel Lettenbichler

“I’m super excited that we get to go to Romaniacs this year. I’d say it’s the hardest race of the year, but it’s definitely one of my favorites. I’m really looking forward to racing in the mountains again, the terrain there is tough, but really good fun. The pace is going to be intense this year, all the guys seem to be on form and there are quite a few who could be fighting for the win towards the end of the event. Hopefully, I’ll be up there as well, challenging for the podium. I’ve won it two times now and so there is a little bit of pressure to make it three, but my plan is to try and ignore that, go out there, have fun, and do my best. Anything can happen at Romaniacs, but if all goes well, I should be pretty close.”

Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna) is the only rider to date who’s claimed three wins in a row at Red Bull Romaniacs, with those memorable victories coming in 2011, 2012, and 2013. While his most recent win in Romania was 2017, his come-from-behind ride to third at Abestone Hard Enduro suggests the 46-year-old is bang on form to better his 2020 runner-up Romaniacs result.

Vision Track Beta’s Jonny Walker placed fourth last time out in Italy and can’t be counted out when it comes to a possible podium finish next week. Looking smooth and fast, and highly motivated, the Brit has found his happy place in managing his own team for 2021. With his confidence growing, Jonny is aiming to shine.

Fifth at Abestone Hard Enduro, Alfredo Gomez (Husqvarna) has yet to take the top step of the podium in Romania despite five top-three finishes. A rider who becomes stronger as the week progresses, expect the Spaniard to shake things up in the latter half of the race.

Alfredo Gomez

“After Abestone I went to Italy and did a lot of training for Romaniacs, that included a round of the Italian Extreme Championship, which I won. I then came to Romania, and with Billy we did a lot more riding in the mountains here, dialling in the bike, and ourselves to the terrain. The goal as always is to win, I have come so close in the past but never quite finished on top, so I will try my best and we’ll see what happens at the end on Saturday.”

After a tough outing in Italy, Sherco Factory Racing’s Wade Young will look to make amends next week. A slow burner, the South African favours long days and tough riding. A winner in 2018, he missed the podium in 2020 by 13 seconds, after almost 21 hours of racing!

Across the board, the competition looks stacked for round four with a top-10 result looking anything but easy. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS), Mario Roman (Sherco), Michael Walkner (GASGAS), Travis Teasdale (GASGAS), Matthew Green (GASGAS), and Teodor Kabachiev (Husqvarna) are all riders who will have a say in that.

Sandra Gomez (Husqvarna) is another rider to watch for as she aims to build on her Gold class finish from 2020. Pol Tarres is sure to surprise as he competes in the Bronze class on a Yamaha Tenere 700 adventure motorcycle!

FIM Hard Enduro World Championship Standings (After Round 3)

Kawasaki to conclude relationship with MX ESCA

Kawasaki Motors Europe and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have announced that 2021 will be their final season in the World Motocross Championship working with MX ESCA running under the banner of Kawasaki Racing Team Europe.

The relationship, which has run for thirteen seasons, will formally conclude at the end of the current contract period which includes the 2021 World Motocross MXGP Championship. Speaking about the decision, Steve Guttridge, Race Planning Manager for Kawasaki Motors Europe (KME), offered his thanks for work the team had done in over a decade of competing as the official Kawasaki factory entry in MXGP.

Steve Guttridge

“I would like to put on record our thanks to Thierry Chizat-Suzzoni, the owner and driving force behind the MX ESCA team. His hard work and commitment over such an extended period have been considerable and both KME and KHI appreciate his highly professional approach and obvious passion for MXGP. KME and KHI would additionally also like to offer our gratitude and thanks to all team staff both past and present plus all those riders that have offered so much commitment and contributed so much to this project. For 2021 there is still a job to do, and Kawasaki maintains its commitment to KRT according to our mutually agreed and legally binding contract. Our clear focus remains winning and working alongside the team to achieve the best results possible across the 2021 season.”

Sam Parker unbeaten after Dirt Guide Cross-Country Round 2

Words and photo by Andy McGechan, www.BikesportNZ.com

It’s two down and one to go for Taranaki’s Sam Parker, now standing alone as the sole unbeaten rider in this year’s Dirt Guide Cross-country Series.

The 15-year-old from New Plymouth, still dealing with grief following the passing of his grandfather during the week, showed courage and strength to battle on and win the 90-minute junior race at the second round of three in the series near Tokoroa on Saturday.

The Husqvarna TC150 rider had kicked off his campaign with an impressive win in his grade at round one last month and, although his job on Saturday was made extremely difficult by on-form Whangamata rider Ethan Jameson, tenacious fellow New Plymouth rider Blake Lusk and talented Rotorua rider Harrison McClintock, it was Parker who prevailed again.

This made it two wins in a row for Parker, while Jameson rode his Husqvarna FC250 to eventually finish runner-up, making it a Husqvarna 1-2 result, and it sets up the competition for a thrilling final showdown at the same venue, in forestry at Ohakuri, about halfway between Tokoroa and Taupo, next month.

Parker now leads the junior 12-15 years’ grade by eight points from McClintock, with Jameson, Taupo’s Josh Yeoman and Lusk rounding out the top five in the standings.

Sam Parker

“It was good, tight racing and it feels pretty good to make it two wins in a row. I was behind Ethan (Jameson) and slowly catching him, but not fast enough and, if he hadn’t made a small mistake near the end, I probably wouldn’t have got him. I was a bit lucky really. I could see him ahead of me about halfway through the (sixth and final 13-kilometre) lap, and was pushing hard, then he crashed near the end of the lap and I managed to sneak past him for the win.”

Meanwhile, Taupo’s Hadleigh Knight, won the two-hour senior race later in the day, that result also earning him the overall series lead. Round one winner James Scott, from Oparau, was a no-show on Saturday, as international duties have called him away to race in Europe.

Palmerston North’s Paul Whibley finished runner-up to Knight on Saturday, with Helensville’s Tom Buxton, Taupo’s Wil Yeoman and Whitianga’s Blake Wilkins rounding out the top five.

Knight now leads the senior standings by seven points from equal second-ranked riders Whibley and Buxton.

Mini riders to impress on Saturday included Masterton’s Harvey Williams, Taupiri’s Fergus Fulton, Hamilton’s Oliver Singleton and Rotorua’s Adrian Briggs. Best of the novice women was Taupo’s Maggie Moll.

More than 190 elite riders lined up to race the opening round of the Dirt Guide Cross-country Series on June 26 and that figure was massively exceeded at round two on Saturday – with more than 240 individuals showing up to race – a testament to the quality and growing popularity of the series, organised by legendary former Kiwi international and Motorcycling New Zealand Hall of Famer Sean Clarke, from Tokoroa.

The third and final round of the series is set for August 21, also at the popular Ohakuri venue.

The Dirt Guide Series is sponsored by Michelin, Bel Ray, Renthal, O’Neal, DRC, Zeta, Kiwi Rider magazine, Oakley goggles, Ogio, TCX boots, Yoshimura, Forest Trail Events and SatCo Logging Equipment.

2021 Port Royal Half-Mile AFT Report

Images by Scott Hunter

Reigning SuperTwins Champion Briar Bauman denied Brandon Price a first-career Progressive American Flat Track victory in a spectacular inaugural Port Royal Half-Mile presented by Appalachian Harley-Davidson at the Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania.

One day after dominating the pre-race test, Price looked more than capable of doing the same in Saturday’s Main. The Mission Roof Systems pilot worked his way up from outside the top five and into the lead with apparent ease, grabbing the lead just a minute-and-a-half into the contest.

It took the remaining eight-and-a-half minutes for Bauman to reel him back in, frequently employing a very wide line that provided the requisite momentum when it came time for the decisive strike.

That ‘strike’ was actually ‘strikes’ as Bauman threw in a pair of hard passes over the race’s final two laps to put Price behind him and keep him there to the checkered flag.

After securing the 19th win of his career, Californian-turned-Pennsylvanian Bauman said, “I knew I needed to do it late. (Price) had been known today to not be afraid to kinda come up the inside and meet you at the exit. I knew if I was going to do it, I had to run scared and get out quick. I got him once, and then he was able to get back by me in 3 and 4. So I did it again. I love this stuff. I love this state, and I love these types of tracks. It was kind of a bummer that I struggled for so long (throughout the day), but I don’t really get that fired up until the Main Event. I was happy to get fired up when it counted and make that one count.”

For Price, the runner-up represented yet another near-miss. On the upside, he also demonstrated both the speed and skill to push the world’s top dirt tracker to the brink.

“It’s a boost of confidence, but I’m gutted at the same time,” Price said. “I led pretty much the whole entire race. I felt him the last few laps, but he made a good move going into Turn 1. I tried to get him back but the track is very technical out there, and I just couldn’t get a drive off of Turn 4 to challenge him for the win.”

Jarod Vanderkooi translated his first-ever Mission Challenge win into the early lead. However, he ultimately found himself overhauled by Price, Bauman, and, finally, Jared Mees, who snatched away the final spot on the podium.

Fifth went to Davis Fisher by a scant 0.008-seconds over Bronson Bauman, who came out of his Semi looking like a Main Event favorite.

Brandon Robinson finished an uncharacteristic seventh. That off result allowed Bauman to rip open a rather significant championship lead, as Bauman now heads the order by a full 25 points (164-139) over Robinson with Mees in third at 133.

AFT Singles

Max Whale took sole command of the AFT Singles championship by adding a third victory to his ‘21 title campaign. The win didn’t come easily. To earn it, the Australian was forced to go back and forth with a hard-charging Kody Kopp, whose performance went a long way to fully justifying the rookie’s abundant preseason hype.

Kopp led several laps and squared up Whale on a number of occasions as part of an adrenaline-fueled ride to a maiden Progressive AFT podium. While his sights were set on the win, Kopp was nearly displaced to third with high-line maestro Morgen Mischler ending a race-long charge 0.022-seconds short of the runner-up spot.

Trevor Brunner and Trent Lowe finished fourth and fifth, respectively. The two followed in Mischler’s wake, reeling in the leaders to put themselves in podium contention on a thrilling final lap that saw the top five finish within a second-and-a-half at the checkered flag.

Race winner Whale said, “This track is really hard when you’re leading; I didn’t know what anybody was doing behind me. I had a good start, but then I saw a red front fender come around the outside in (Turns) 1 and 2 and thought, ‘Oh — I’m going to have to see what that is next lap.’ Kody rode a great race with very minimal mistakes, but I found a few lines in 3 and 4 and had a better run off 4 and ended up getting him. But he rode awesome.”

Whale’s big night was made that much bigger as a result of the relative struggles of defending class champion Dallas Daniels, who finished ninth, and rival Henry Wiles, who finished 15th.

Whale now leads Daniels by 15 points (151-136). When asked how that expanded margin impacts his strategy moving forward, he said, “Nothing changes. I’m just going to try to keep winning races. The bike is good and I’m enjoying it, so I might as well keep trying.”

AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines

2019 AFT Singles champion Dalton Gauthier earned his first AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines victory of the season tonight with a large contingent of home-state fans cheering him on.

Gauthier shook free from 2018 AFT Singles king and fellow Pennsylvanian Dan Bromley relatively early. He then went about building up his advantage en route to a blowout victory.

“It felt awesome winning in front of all the PA fans,” Gauthier said. “That was a fun race track, and I hope we come back next year. That helped my confidence so much. I’ve just been struggling so much this year. I’ve been trying my hardest, but I feel like I shouldn’t be trying so hard. Tonight, I just cruised out there. I can’t thank the Vance & Hines guys enough for giving me an awesome motorcycle.”

Title leader and holeshot expert Cory Texter made Gauthier’s breakthrough a bit easier by stumbling off the start from pole. By the race’s midpoint, Texter clawed his way into a three-way battle with Bromley and 2020 AFT Singles champ Dallas Daniels.

Despite taking part in his first-ever oval race aboard a twin-cylinder (he earlier won his class debut at the Atlanta Super TT), Daniels overcame the twin challenge presented by Texter and Bromley to lock down an most impressive runner-up finish.

As for Texter, the fact that a seventh podium in eight races felt like a bit of a disappointment is a testament to the type of season he’s putting together. Despite Gauthier’s Saturday night triumph, Texter walked away with a still-imposing 31-point lead in his favor.

Johnny Lewis (No. 10 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield Twins FT) fought his way forward throughout the Main, ultimately putting the Royal Enfield ahead of Bromley’s Yamaha for fourth by 0.007 seconds.

Results

Courtney Duncan kicks off WMX defense with Loket double win
WMX Race 1

The opening round of the 2021 FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship has concluded in Loket with Courtney Duncan (Bike it MTX Kawasaki) dominating the field to go 1-1 and win the round of Czech Republic.

In race one, it was Duncan who took the holeshot while several riders including, Kiara Fontanesi, Larissa Papenmeier of Yamaha Racing 423 and Nancy Van De Ven of Ceres 71 Racing got caught up in a first turn incident.

Duncan then led Shana Van Der Vlist and Lynn Valk who got around Amadine Verstappen, while Fontanesi, Papenmeier and Van De Ven were fighting their way up to the top 5.

Lap by lap, Duncan edged out further, while Van De Ven, Fontanesi and Papenmeier continued their charge for valuable championship points.

In the end Duncan won the race by an impressive 22.534 seconds over Van Der Vlist, while Valk placed third. Van De Ven managed to break into the top five for fifth, while Fontanesi and Papenmeier were sixth and seventh.

WMX Race 2

In race two, it was Papenmeier who got a flying start, though a couple of corners later it was Duncan who led the way. Van Der Vlist got another good start and battled inside the top three, while Fontanesi and Van De Ven started around sixth and seventh.

While Duncan started the second heat much like the first, this time around Papenmeier was not letting her get away easy as she kept close with the Kiwi for quite a few laps. And while the German searched for a way around the defending champion, it was Fontanesi who was the fastest rider on track as she caught up with the two leading ladies.

As Fontanesi caught up with Papenmeier, this was the perfect opportunity for Duncan to open up a gap, as the two ladies behind her were locked in battle.

Eventually Fontanesi went through on Papenmeier for second, though not long after crashed and re-joined in fifth. She finished the race in eighth.

With three laps to go, we saw more drama as Duncan got caught up with a backmarker. The leader did go down but was able to pick herself up quickly to take the race win ahead of Papenmeier and Van De Ven.

With two race wins, it was Duncan who was the overall winner, with Van Der Vlist second and Papenmeier third. It is also how the championship looks right now as the ladies head into round two next weekend in Lommel, Belgium.

Courtney Duncan – P1

“I think we can be happy with today. You can’t ask for more; two good starts, two clean rides, two wins. The track was technical and slick in spots and it was difficult to find a flow at times but I rode smooth and smart. We made a couple of small changes to the settings this morning after free practice but my KX250 worked perfectly all day. I pulled a cool holeshot in race one; I’m stoked about that – I didn’t do that many times in my career. After that I just rode smooth; in fact I almost felt slow, but I didn’t want to take any risks because it’s a dry day and the square-edged bumps were coming out. I made a pretty good start again in race two. I wanted clear vision so I made an aggressive pass on the first lap and just managed it from there in. I made a silly mistake a couple of laps from the end; that freaked me out but I settled down again quickly. My thanks to Kawasaki, my team and my sponsors for their support; I couldn’t do it without them.“

2021 MXGP of Czech Republic WMX Results

2021 MXGP of Czech Republic – Round 5 Report

The MXGP of the Czech Republic made its returned in the Motocross World Championship over the weekend, with KTM proving the front-runners, with Jorde Prado and Mattia Guadagnini claiming the class victories in MXGP and MX2 respectively.

Aussie Jed Beaton finished fourth overall in MX2, while Wilson Todd was tenth, both in the MX2 class. The result leaves Beaton sixth in the MX2 standings, with Todd 12th.

MXGP Race 1

In the opening MXGP race, it was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado who took his fourth Fox Holeshot of the season and led the race ahead of Team HRC’s Tim Gajser, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Ben Watson and Glenn Coldenhoff, who were ahead of Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Romain Febvre.

Meanwhile Ivo Monticelli from Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team had a shocker of a start, as he hit the start gate and took a while to get going.

Throughout the race, Prado and Gajser kept things closed and remained within one a half seconds of one another, while Watson was having a great ride in third ahead of his teammates.

As the race progressed though, Watson was coming under immense pressure from the guys behind him, as he lost on positions to Coldenhoff, Febvre, Seewer and Antonio Cairoli of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing who passed the Brit on lap nine.

Watson then lost another position to Standing Construct GasGas Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass who was fighting his way well inside the top ten, though a couple of laps later, the Latvian had a bike problem which forced him to DNF the race.

With a couple of laps to go, Gajser was starting to push more to take the win from the #61 of Prado, though it was not enough as the Spaniard secured the race win ahead of the Honda rider, with Febvre finishing third ahead of Coldenhoff and Seewer.

MXGP Race 2

As the gate dropped for race two, it was once again Prado who led the way with another Fox Holeshot under his belt. Though his teammate, Cairoli wasted no time to take away the lead and get himself in front.

The two factory KTM’s were followed by Seewer, Coldenhoff and Gajser, as Monticelli had a much better start in the race and was running in sixth place.

Gajser then muscled past Coldenhoff for fourth position and then started to apply the pressure onto Seewer who managed to catch onto the back of Prado.

Three laps later after getting into fourth place, Gajser crashed out and had to head into pitlane to fix the clutch lever that was jammed in his hand guard. The Slovenian re-joined the race way down the order in around 30th and had a long way to go to get back up to 15th where he finished the race.

Seewer then took second from Prado as Cairoli continued to lead, all while SS24 KTM rider Shaun Simpson was having a mega ride in sixth position.

Gebben Van Venrooy Yamaha Racing’s Calvin Vlaanderen was searching for a way around Simpson, though made a small mistake which sent him over the bars with just a few laps left to go. He didn’t finish the race.

Febvre was looking good as he got Alessandro Lupino of MRT Racing Team KTM for eighth and set his sights on higher positions, though not long after crashed out and finished the race in 10th.

In the end, it was Cairoli who secured his third race win of the season, with Seewer second, Prado third with Coldenhoff and Monticelli rounding out the top five.

In terms of the podium, it was Jorge Prado who won the overall Grand Prix, with Antonio Cairoli second on the box, continuing his podium streak, with Jeremy Seewer getting his first podium finish of the season.

While Gajser lost valuable points today, he still leads the championship by 11 points ahead of Cairoli and Prado, as the pair move up the rankings.

Jorge Prado – P1

“It’s great to be back on the box. It was also great to take the holeshot in the first moto but I really had to focus on my lines to get that first moto win of the year. The track was really rough by the second moto and so physical but I gave as much as I could. I tried to ride as smooth as I can. I’m so happy to get my first ‘overall’ of the season, let’s try to keep it going. I’m getting better and better each weekend.”

Antonio Cairoli – P2

“I’m happy with the weekend. It was a very difficult track. If you had a good start then it’s easy to finish on the podium but if not then it’s hard to come through the pack. I was disappointed with the first moto, we messed up the start but the second moto pace was good and so was my condition because there were so many bumps. It’s positive for the championship. I’m feeling really good this year and I’m enjoying my racing. I’m consistent and looking forward to the next races.”

Jeremy Seewer – P3

“The start to my season wasn’t at all what I expected, just before we started, I was in good shape and stuff but I tested positive for COVID, so it was tight for Russia to make it and that explains my results. But I am happy to be back, I started to feel better already but last weekend was just a bit off, in the start of the second race, luckily, I wasn’t hurt as a few riders ran me over which is fine. I’m really happy to be back on the podium, especially that second race, good start and made a key pass on Jorge, I just used his small mistake to catch him and rode to second without a problem. Lommel is like a home GP for us all, as most of the GP riders live around there, so I’m looking forward to that, it always gets rough and it’s exciting to race there.”

Glenn Coldenhoff – P4

“Coming into this weekend, I didn’t have a great week because of the crash I had in Oss in the second moto. So, I didn’t do much this week, mainly recovery and just a little bit of training. We had a different goal for this weekend, and that was to finish two times inside the top five. Goal achieved, but as a racer, you always want more, especially in the second moto. I felt really comfortable, it was a shame I couldn’t pass Prado, but fourth overall is not so bad. I’m happy to finish with a good feeling and ready to move onto Lommel next week.”

Romain Febvre – P5

“Today I had a good feeling on the track. I didn’t get the holeshot this week but my start was OK in the first moto; I was fifth for several laps but I couldn’t find my rhythm at first; when I did it I could pass Coldenhoff and Watson for third. I put in some good laps to reduce the gap to the leaders but they were far away so in the end I settled to secure my third place. For the second moto I made a mistake when I changed my position on the grid; I got a good start but in the first corner I had nowhere to go…. I was a long way back and the first few laps were not easy as I was in the pack but then I found my pace to come back to eighth, really close to the two riders in front of me. I tried to overtake Simpson but I crashed; I made a mistake and the front wheel slipped away. Third and tenth! Once more I scored more points than the series leader but I also lost some on my immediate rivals in the standings. Now I will try to recover to be ready for Lommel.”

Tim Gajser – P6

“The first moto was good today, I was happy with how I was riding and it was good to finish second. Then in the second race, I had another solid start, made a quick pass to move into fourth and then on the fourth lap I had a crash and I had a bit of bad luck as my clutch lever went into the hand-guard so I couldn’t use the clutch. I had to roll into pit lane where they were able to fix it and by the time I re-joined I was near the back. Thankfully I was able to ride well and saved some points, coming back to 15th but overall I am of course a bit disappointed. Still, I am ahead in the championship so I can’t complain too much and next week we have Lommel which I’m looking forward to.”

Ivo Monticelli – P9

“The track is hardpack like back home in Italy where I grew up so I had a really good feeling and felt positive all day, especially after third in Qualifying. The first moto I jumped too early at the start and got stuck in the gate so I was dead last; it is hard to pass here but I came to fourteenth. But my riding and speed was OK so I knew my potential and could show this after starting sixth in race two. I could stay with the lead group and moved to fifth when Gajser crashed. I could follow Hoff but I let him go three laps from the end after I made one mistake and I didn’t want to risk my fifth place. Now we go training in sand this week for Lommel.”

Ben Watson – P10

“I have mixed emotions, if I’m honest. In the first race, I took a really good start and ran in third place for a good 10-minutes. I felt good; it felt easy until I got some pressure from behind and tensed up. I went from hero to zero and I was really disappointed at the end of the race. But, I have to look at the positives and that was the strong start to the race. I ended the day with a mediocre race and I didn’t feel comfortable at all. I struggled in the beginning of that race and was maybe a little bit better in the end. At the end of the day, I was consistent, the points are there and I know I am still learning.”

MXGP Results

MX2 Race 1

In the first MX2 race, it was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Mattia Guadagnini who took the Fox Holeshot ahead of Bike it MTX Kawasaki rider Wilson Todd and Tom Vialle of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton and Kay De Wolf had a good start in the race, as they were running fourth and sixth, with Honda 114 Motorsports Ruben Fernandez in between the pair.

Beaton was eventually able to get around Todd for third, while the championship leader, Maxime Renaux of Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing was struggling down in 17th.

De Wolf then caught onto the back of Todd as he went after top positions and by lap, the youngster was ahead of the Aussie.

Renaux then managed to fight his way inside the top 10, as he went after his teammate Thibault Benistant of Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing, with F&H Kawasaki Racing’s Roan Van De Moosdijk lurking in the background.

Guadagnini continued to lead the race, as Vialle closed in ever so slightly with the pair keeping a healthy two to three second gap throughout the race.

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jago Geerts didn’t have the best opening race, as he struggled outside the top 10, to eventually finish the race in 12th.

In the end it was Guadagnini who managed to keep Vialle at bay to win the race, while Vialle secured a positive result after his injury struggles to finish second ahead of Beaton, Fernandez and Renaux, with De Wolf dropping to sixth. Australia’s Wilson Todd was seventh.

MX2 Race 2

In the second race, it was Benistant who grabbed the second Fox Holeshot ahead of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Rene Hofer, Renaux, Guadagnini, Geerts and Fernandez.

Meanwhile Vialle and other riders, got caught up in a crash on the start, with the Frenchman carrying on for eight laps before crashing once again and retiring from the race.

Also having a tough start were Beaton and De Wolf as they sat down in 10th and 13th, eventually managing to get up to 8th and 9th by the end of the race – not the result they were probably hoping for after the success of race one.

Benistant continued to lead, as Guadagnini edged closer to Hofer for third, while F&H Kawasaki Racing’s Mathys Boisrame stole a position from Beaton.

As Renaux chased down his teammate for the win, he tucked the front of the factory Yamaha and ended up crashing, losing around six seconds as a result, but managing to keep his second-place position.

Geerts was looking to make up for the tough first race as he chased Fernandez fifth and eventually was able to pass him to move up a spot, while Van de Moosdijk also sensed his opportunity to do the same as he took sixth from the Spaniard, and his teammate, Boisrame did the same a lap or so later.

Guadagnini then went down and lost out a position to Geerts which worked in Renaux’s favour for the championship, as Geerts continued his climb to the top with a pass on Hofer for third, making it a Factory Yamaha 1-2-3.

In the end, Benistant was the race winner with Renaux second and Geerts third. Hofer place fourth, ahead of Guadagnini. Jed Beaton was eighth, while Wilson Todd was 11th.

Mattia Guadagnini went on to take his second overall win of the season, with Maxime Renaux finishing second and Thibault Benistant securing his first MX2 podium, as he took to the third step of the podium.

Renaux continues to lead the championship by just two points over Guadagnini who is second, while Fernandez is third. Jed Beaton is now sixth, with Wilson Todd 12th.

Mattia Guadagnini – P1

“The first win is always special but I’m really happy to be back on the top of the box. Today was really good. I had the holeshot in the first race and it wasn’t easy but when you started first you can ride alone and it’s less complicated. I had a good start in the second race but I had a small crash: it didn’t cost me much time but I was down to 4th. My final position was enough for the overall and I’m pleased enough. We go to Lommel now and it’s not my favorite track but I have some good memories. I’ll hope to be on the podium again.”

Maxime Renaux – P2

“Yeah, like you said, two different races. The first one, I was really happy with my riding and also the flow on the track. Got a really bad start around twentieth place and then I fought my way through the pack, and it was enough to get fifth place. It was not the best result, but I was happy with the riding. The second race I got a good start in third, and then I passed to second and tried to follow Thibault, maybe make a late charge in the race but then I lost the front and had a crash.I just made a lonely race after that, I saw Mattia crashed also, so I had some space let’s say and I did not push too hard. So, second was really good and also second overall and red plate, so that was a good day overall. It’s always nice to have the red plate on the bike. Actually, I don’t have any pressure on that, I just enjoy the colour and the bike and that’s it. So yeah, I hope to keep it as long as possible.”

Thibault Benistant – P3

“It is my first podium in MX2, so I am really proud about this, about the second race with the holeshot and to keep the lead until the end. First race, I was not feeling so good and started a little more difficult, so I did not push so much and in between the races, we changed a little bit on the bike, so the second race I was feeling really good and I was able to keep the first place. Yeah, for the moment it is quite okay [the rookie season], I still need to take some experience and be more in the front on the start let’s say. Because until now I did one race on and one race off, so I need to improve on this and I hope we will continue like this.”

Jed Beaton – P4

“It was a bit of a mixed day with my results, which I’m not overly happy with, but to finish fourth overall, I’ll take that with a not so good second moto. In the first race I was able to make a lot of quick passes and moved into third early on and everything came really easy to me. Unfortunately, I couldn’t quite make the same passes in race two. The track was a bit slick after the rain, so it was hard to push, and it was just a big battle throughout the top-10. It was frustrating trying to make passes while riding defensive but overall, fourth is pretty decent and I’m leaving here healthy ahead of the next one.”

Jago Geerts – P6

“Today ended pretty good considering my first heat was really difficult. I had a lot of arm-pump, so I couldn’t find my rhythm and just rode around. I ended up finishing 12th. In the second heat, it was much better. I got a better start and by the end of the race, I felt so good and was able to pass three guys to finish third, right behind Maxime. I had good speed and I felt good, so I am looking forward to Lommel next weekend, where I hope I can build on the result of the second heat.”

Rene Hofer – P7

“It feels good to end the day on a high…but it was the same story of one moto being pretty good and the other one not so much. I’ve had a bit of a problem when I’m deep in the pack with the other riders. I cannot really find my flow. However, we made some changes for the second moto today and it worked. We got some good points and I think I can be satisfied. We’ll go into the ‘sandbox’ in Lommel next week hopeful for more!It was good to have Tom back. We have a good relationship and hopefully Jeffrey is also back with us soon.”

Kay de Wolfe – P8

“I really enjoyed my racing today. My results weren’t quite as good as last weekend but I’m ok with this on a hardpack track like we had today. My starts in both races were really good. I nearly took the holeshot in race one but made a few mistakes after that and dropped back a little. I held fifth until the last lap when I got held up behind a backmarker and Maxime Renaux passed me. It was unfortunate, but another lesson learned. In race two I had a little bit of wheelspin off the start and then I had to fight through. I ended up eighth overall so I’m really happy with this and now my focus is on Lommel next weekend.”

Mathys Boisrame – P9

“It was another tough day after I hurt my knee during free training this morning; I rode stiff in Qualifying and was twenty-fifth until the final minutes when I finally put in a decent lap. In the first moto my start was not so good and I never really found a good rhythm so I couldn’t do better than eleventh. We changed some settings for the second race; my start was again not really good but my riding was much better even if my knee was still painful. I came back to sixth at the finish to end the weekend on a better note.”

Wilson Todd – P10

“It’s my first time here at Loket and it’s pretty different so I was pleased with my best Qualifying so far in eighth. I got a really good start in the first race and held on for as long as I could for seventh; I was on the pace but just got picked off by a few of the guys. It was quite slippery for race two after the rain; I started midpack, passed a few riders in the first few laps and rode it home to finish eleventh. Now I’m looking forward to a couple more starts so I can get used to racing these guys; we’re all pretty much the same speed so it’s hard to pass. For sure there’s better things to come. I never raced Lommel yet but I heard about it (laughs); we’ll find out next week.”

Tom Vialle – P11

“The day started really well: I had a great start and slotted into 2nd. I didn’t have much pain in my hand but physically it was hard because I haven’t raced for a while and I had to had my hand immobilized for 17 days before coming here! In the second moto I made a little mistake at the start. I already have the green light from the doctor to be able to train this week so we’ll aim for two strong motos and better in Lommel.”

MX2 Results

2021 AMA Washougal MX – Round 7 Report

Images by Jeff Kardas

The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, kicked off its second half of the 2021 season with a visit to the Pacific Northwest and legendary Washougal MX Park. The seventh round of the season featured abundant sunshine and a massive crowd welcoming the return of the world’s fastest racers for the MotoSport.com Washougal National.

In the 450 Class, a highly competitive afternoon saw Team Honda HRC’s Chase Sexton emerge victorious to become the division’s fourth different winner.

Dylan Ferrandis extended his championship lead over Ken Roczen to 47-points while Eli Tomac moves to within seven-points of Roczen.

In the 250 Class, the historic streak of six different winners came to an end as Monster Energy/Star/Yamaha Racing’s Jeremy Martin prevailed for the second straight race to take his first Washougal victory.

Jett Lawrence now trails Justin Cooper by eight-points in the championship chase while Hunter Lawrence remains third, 44-points behind championship leader Cooper.

450 Moto 1

The opening 450 Class moto got underway with Sexton leading the field with the MotoSport.com Holeshot while teammate Ken Roczen slotted into second.

The Honda duo dropped the hammer on the opening lap to try and open a gap over Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb, in third, and the rest of the field, while points leader Dylan Ferrandis had to fight his way from ninth aboard his Monster Energy/Star/Yamaha Racing machine.

Sexton and Roczen continued to pace the field and moved out several seconds ahead of Webb, who came under fire from his Red Bull KTM teammate Marvin Musquin and Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Eli Tomac 10 minutes into the moto. Musquin made a successful pass on Webb to move into podium position and Tomac soon followed into fourth.

Back out front, Sexton started to pull away from Roczen and built a lead of more than five seconds as Roczen proceeded to lose ground to Musquin. The Frenchman continued to pressure the German and after several laps Musquin made the pass to take over second.

Tomac was next in line and the old rivals battled briefly until lapped traffic worked in Tomac’s favor and allowed him to drop Roczen off the podium. The Honda rider continued to lose positions and eventually was passed by his championship rival Ferrandis.

For Sexton it was the most dominant outing of his career as he went wire-to-wire to bring home his first moto win of the season. A late moment of misfortune by Musquin allowed Tomac to move into second and finish 3.4 seconds behind Sexton, while Musquin recovered to earn his best moto result of the season in third. Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia finished fourth, with Ferrandis fifth and Roczen sixth.

450 Moto 2

As the 450 Class field stormed out the gate to begin Moto 2 it was Webb who edged out Ferrandis and his Monster Energy/Star/Yamaha Racing teammate Aaron Plessinger to secure the MotoSport.com Holeshot. Webb assumed the lead briefly, but Ferrandis put in a charge to make a quick pass and seize control of the moto, leaving Webb to fend off Sexton in third.

Sexton made his way around Webb and then looked to track down Ferrandis for the lead. Webb’s battle wasn’t over as Plessinger pressued from fourth. Webb held him off briefly but the Yamaha rider was able to make the pass and move into the top three. As the moto approached the 10-minute mark less than two seconds separated the lead trio while Tomac lurked in fourth.

The top four settled into their positions through the middle portion of the moto and paced one another with consistent lap times. Sensing an opportunity, Tomac went on the attack and made quick work of Plessinger to move into third. The intensity from the top three increased dramatically during the final 10 minutes of the moto as a strong push from Tomac pushed Sexton closer to Ferrandis.

The Frenchman responded with some of his fastest laps of the race and it allowed him to put a little distance over his contenders. After an extended battle Tomac finally got around Sexton for second and had just over two laps to try and erase a near three-second deficit to Ferrandis.

As they came to the while flag Tomac posted the fastest lap of the afternoon to close to within mere bike lengths of the points leader. Ferrandis dug deep and withstood the challenge to pull out the moto win, 4.5 seconds ahead of Tomac as Sexton followed in a distant third.

450 Overall

Sexton’s strong 1-3 effort landed him atop the podium for the second time in his career. It also signified his first podium result of the season. Tomac settled for the runner-up spot (2-2) and missed out on his first win of the year by a single point. Ferrandis rounded out the overall podium in third (5-1).

Chase Sexton – P1

“Today was an awesome day for me. I got the first holeshot of my Pro Motocross career. Starts were a lot better today, which was key. I led moto 1 start to finish, and it was really a dream race for me because I finally got to ride like I do in practice. It was fun having Kenny ride right behind me, and then I kind of got away a little bit and cruised in. It was really good and I managed the race well. In the second moto I got a fourth-place start. I had a really good battle with Dylan [Ferrandis] and Eli [Tomac], and I put up a good fight and came out with the overall [win]. I couldn’t be happier going into this break and finally getting that monkey off my back, and I want more. I’m excited for these last five races.”

Eli Tomac – P2

“In the first moto I started a little bit behind, maybe around eighth place or so, but felt really solid and was able to keep passing guys through the whole race. I got myself up to third and was there for a while before Marvin (Musquin) ended up falling and handing me second place, which was key going into Moto 2. I was happy, confident, feeling good energy-wise after Moto 1. In Moto 2 I had a better start going down the first straightaway, but then the wrong line choice in Turn 2 shuffled me back. At that point, the guys that I needed to be in front of were in front of me, so I started pushing and gave it everything I had. I left everything on the track today, literally everything. It’s a frustrating day to get second overall because I made such a strong push, but I’m really happy with the riding and our whole effort today, I just needed a couple more positions in the first few turns.”

Dylan Ferrandis – P3

“It was a tough day at Washougal. We struggled with the bike set up Moto 1 but bounced back with a win in Moto 2. I tried to manage the gap and manage my energy the whole moto to give everything I had at the end to secure the first place. It was really hard. I had to push really hard and dig deep. I’m really proud to have won this battle with Eli (Tomac) as he’s such a role model for me in the sport. I’m looking forward to getting some rest now before going back to work to be ready for the last five rounds.”

Marvin Musquin – P4

“The day started off awesome, the feeling was great and I was excited for the racing. I was really happy about my intensity, that’s something that I’ve been looking for and I made it happen. In the first moto, I felt like I was riding really good towards the end but I tried to push hard to make a gap on him and unfortunately the front went away on me and I climbed up and into a berm and went down. In the second moto, it was a lot of effort to pass people and I think that got me towards the end. I knew fifth wasn’t going to be enough for an overall podium, which is a bummer, but it’s my best result so far this year and I showed a lot more today. That’s what I needed and what I wanted.”

Justin Barcia – P5

“I’m stoked on the qualifying time of P5! I didn’t get the best starts but I charged as hard as I could and felt like I rode solid. No excuses but it was a difficult track to make passes and ending fifth overall – to me – that’s a really bad week, so I’ll take it. We’ve got two weeks off to regroup and come out swinging for the last five. I’m ready to hammer down!”

Cooper Webb – P6

“It was a little better today even though the results don’t show it. My starts were good in both motos and I felt pretty good but it seemed like those top guys were really hauling the mail today. We’ll go into this break and try to get some more speed and intensity to run up front at Unadilla.”

Aaron Plessinger – P7

“It was a little bit of a rough day for me. I don’t really like that track too much. It was really slick and has lots of shadows. I crashed on the first lap of the first moto and that put me dead last, but I put in a charge to get back to 12th. In the second moto, I got a great start and rode well the first three-quarters of the moto and then fell off the pace a little bit. Overall it was a good day to finish seventh overall after that first moto.”

Ken Roczen – P9

“Our weekend in Washougal was super hard; I’ve been sick all week. I only rode one day a little bit to keep a good feeling, but I didn’t feel good coming into this weekend. I still felt super-weak still in my bones and muscles, and I just didn’t have it. I fought my way through as well as I could, but it was just a weekend to forget. I’m looking forward to a couple off weekends now, to get myself back on track. I’m looking forward to trying to recover and then rebuild and get back to when I felt good and fight back.”

Ferrandis’ seventh podium result, combined with a ninth-place finish by Roczen (6-10), allowed the Frenchman to establish a significant lead in the 450 Class standings. Ferrandis now sits 47 points ahead of Roczen, with Tomac just a few points behind in third, 54 points out of the lead.

450 Results

250 Moto 1

The first 250 Class moto of the afternoon saw FXR/Chaparral Honda Racing’s Carson Mumford storm to the MotoSport.com Holeshot, followed by Monster Energy/Star/Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper in second.

As Mumford sought to take advantage of his opportunity to be out front, Cooper applied heavy pressure and looked to seize control of the moto on the opening lap. However, Mumford successfully fended off the attack from the points leader and asserted himself in the lead. Behind them, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire slotted into third.

Mumford controlled the pace through the opening minutes, but Cooper started to inch closer and soon mounted another challenge eight minutes into the moto. The Yamaha rider was successful the second time around and worked his way past Mumford to grab the lead.

The ensuing laps saw Mumford lose more positions as Hampshire took over second and Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Pierce Brown moved into third. Martin entered the picture from fourth and set his sights on the top three.

Out front, Cooper and Hampshire traded fast lap times as the distance between them fluctuated throughout the middle portion of the moto. Hampshire persisted and as they reached 10 minutes remaining in the moto he had closed to within less than a second.

However, lapped riders worked in Cooper’s favor and briefly allowed him to extend his lead. Hampshire never let up and continued his charge to keep Cooper honest, but as time expired on the 30-minutes-plus-two-lap moto Cooper dug deep to find some late pace and left Hampshire behind.

The championship leader charged to his first Moto 1 win of the season, 2.8 seconds ahead of Hampshire, followed by Martin in third, Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Michael Mosiman in fourth and Team Honda HRC’s Hunter Lawrence in fifth. Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence, who sits second in the championship, finished a distant seventh.

250 Moto 2

When the gate dropped on the second 250 Class moto it was Cooper who put himself back up front with the MotoSport.com Holeshot, followed by Martin and Lawrence, who made slight contact as they jockeyed for position, which caused Lawrence to lose a couple spots. Martin then went on the attack and looked to make a pass on his teammate for the lead as Hampshire emerged in third.

The top five riders sat within five seconds of one another 10 minutes into the moto, with Martin applying constant pressure on Cooper as Hampshire patiently let things play out from third. Just before the halfway point of the moto Martin pulled the trigger with an inside pass entering the track’s whoop section.

Cooper looked to counter but Martin made it stick. Shortly thereafter, Hampshire attempted to make a move for second, but briefly stalled his motorcycle and gave up third to Brown before continuing from fourth, just ahead of Lawrence.

Once he moved into the lead Martin was able to build a gap over Cooper, but in the waning minutes of the moto Cooper picked up the pace and closed back in. Martin responded and with two laps to go Cooper suffered a costly crash going up Horsepower Hill. He eventually remounted and reentered the race, but lost several positions.

Unaware of his teammate’s misfortune, Martin carried on to the moto win and crossed the finish line 11.8 seconds ahead of Lawrence, who inherited second, with Hampshire third. Cooper soldiered home to finish eighth.

The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship will observe the season’s final break in action with a pair of off weekends before returning for its stretch run on August 14 with the Circle K Unadilla National.

250 Overall

With his 3-1 moto finishes Martin prevailed with an unexpected overall win. His back-to-back victories made him the first repeat winner of the season in the 250 Class and gave him his 19th career win, which moves him into a tie with Ryan Villopoto for fifth all time.

Jeremy Martin – P1

“This one’s for Bobby Reagan (team owner)! He told me, ‘I don’t know if you’ve got what it takes to win Washougal,’ and that’s all the motivation I needed. I know I got a little bit of a gift. It was a bummer to see Justin go down, you hate to see anybody go down like that. I’m just really happy to walk away from Washougal with a moto win and a spot on the podium. This track is super tricky and it will bite you if you’re not careful!”

Hampshire finished in the runner-up spot (2-3), while Cooper hung on to a podium result in third (1-8).

RJ Hampshire – P2

“I felt good in practice even though I wasn’t that fast, but I knew we’d turn it around for the motos. I felt good, I had two good starts and battled hard all day. In the second moto, I was in contention again, pushing for the win, and it could have been there but I stalled it about halfway into the moto. I got passed a couple times and it took the sails out of me but I can’t complain, I’m stoked on second overall.”

Justin Cooper – P3

“The track was tricky and made for some good racing. Everyone was riding well out there so it was a battle. In the first moto, I felt the company behind me and I knew we had a while to go so I was just riding my own laps. RJ (Hampshire) got on my back wheel and I just made sure that I made a push at the end and was glad to bring home that win. In the second moto, I was trying to make a push for Jeremy and got a weird kick, and it spit me off. The bike was on a really tough spot on the hill, so it was hard to get up and back in the race. I’m really disappointed to throw away a win, but I’m happy with how the day went as a whole and want to keep the feeling that I had today with the bike going into the final rounds.”

Jett Lawrence – P4

“Washougal wasn’t a great day, but it was alright. In the first moto I was just sleeping on the gate and didn’t get a really good start and was outside the top 10 I think. It was a very tight track, so it was a pain to pass. I only got up to seventh, but I didn’t have much pop in my riding. After that, “Dazzy” [Darren Lawrence, Jett’s father] and Johnny [O’Mara] gave me a little kick in the butt, so I was like, ‘Well, I’m going to try and prove you guys wrong.’ In the second moto my jump wasn’t the greatest but I was able to hold on; I ended up being third on the start and was pumped, but then I pulled a young-kid mistake with a pissing contest with J-Mart [Jeremy Martin] going into that turn, but I paid for it and went back a few positions. I was riding a lot better and was able to come through to second, so I only lost two points on the day. We’re going to use this break very wisely, and I can’t wait for Unadilla, which was kind of my pro debut during outdoors in 2019; I like tha track, and I’m excited to go there.”

Pierce Brown – P5

“This is my first visit here and it went really well, I’m stoked! I loved the track all day long and I was really happy with the whole day. First moto, I ended up sixth but it was a big improvement from how the last couple rounds have gone so I just used that to fuel the fire for the second moto. In the first couple laps, I was up there in the mix with all the boys so that was cool. It was my best moto finish and best overall yet, so I’m going to use these next couple weeks off to keep the momentum going.”

Michael Mosiman – P6

“It was a tough day, not how we wanted it to go, but I had a lot of fun and the fans were stoked! I love coming to Washougal and I felt pretty dang good all day. I think I lost the race today on the first lap in both motos, so I just got to work on that and I think we’ll be in good shape. We’ve got a couple weeks off to rest the body and hit it hard for the last five rounds.”

Hunter Lawrence – P7

“Washougal was a rough weekend. I struggled being sick all week, so it wasn’t an ideal prep week. We gave it our best shot. We had an unfortunate second moto, but in the first moto was fifth. We’re looking to give my body the rest it needs in this little break.”

Austin Forkner – P9

“I’d love to forget the first moto, but after getting up I felt like I rode really well,” said Forkner. “Being in the back I wasn’t really able to show the speed. In the second moto, it was just so slick out there and I made a mistake but overall the day was a ton of positives for us. Even though we are getting a small break, we’re going to work hard to end the season strong.”

Despite his adversity, Cooper added to his lead over Lawrence in the 250 Class standings. Eight points now separate the top two riders in the championship. Hunter Lawrence is third, 44 points out of the lead.

250 Results

2021 EnduroGP of Estonia – Day 1 Report

Images by Dario Agrati

Bouncing back from a disappointing performance one week ago at the GP of Estonia, 22-year-old Australian Wil Ruprecht (TM) proved himself to be the rider to beat on day one of the Airmousse GP of Sweden, Round Four of the 2021 Borilli FIM EnduroGP World Championship in Skövde.

With Wil topping the overall EnduroGP results by a healthy 20 seconds, as well as winning the Enduro2 class, the Australian was joined as a class winner by Davide Guarneri (Fantic) in Enduro1, Brad Freeman (Beta) in Enduro3, Laia Sanz (GASGAS) in Enduro Women, and Lorenzo Macoritto (TM) in Enduro Junior. Albin Norrbin (Fantic) claimed a home win in Enduro Youth.

The outright top seven were all on different brands of motorcycle with Ruprecht putting TM on top.

EnduroGP – Ruprecht bounces back

Taking the win on the Friday night Akrapovic Super Test, Wil Ruprecht made his intentions clear right from the start of the Airmousse GP of Sweden. Although only winning by a slender margin, come the end of the first day’s opening lap, Wil was still pushing hard and battling against both Josep Garcia (KTM) and Brad Freeman.

With Freeman losing time on each of the three AcerbisCross Tests, the battle for the EnduroGP class lead was all about Ruprecht and Garcia.

With little to separate the two riders as the day neared its close, the final Champion Enduro Test would prove decisive. For Ruprecht it went well, very well, as the TM mounted rider topped the time sheets to maintain his class advantage and ultimately secure the day’s win. For Garcia, who needed to deliver his best while hoping for a mistake from Ruprecht, things didn’t work out. The Spaniard fell, but still earned a hard-fought runner-up EnduroGP result.

With Freeman rounding out the podium, fourth, fifth, and sixth positions all went to 250F mounted riders – Davide Guarneri, Samuele Bernardini (Honda), and Andrea Verona (GASGAS).

“Yeah, today was good,” said Wil. “The tests were nice to ride, but also a little scary in places – you certainly didn’t want to be making any big mistakes. I just rode a strong but steady pace, hit my marks, and tried not to over ride the bike. I think there’s a little more that I can give, but it was a good day.”

EnduroGP Stage One Results

1. Wil Ruprecht – E2 – TM
2. Josep Garcia – E2 – KTM +20.25s
3. Brad Freeman – E3 – Beta +37.04s
4. Davide Guarnoni – E1 – Fantic +1min01.51s
5. Samuele Bernardini – E1 – Honda +1min14.99s
6. Andrea Verona – E1 – Gas Gas +1min17.74s
7. Hamish McDonald – E2 – Sherco +1min18.74s
8. Jaume Betriu – E3 – KTM +1min31.98s
9. Jamie McCanney – E3 – Husqvarna +1min51.32s
10. Antoine Magain – E1 – Sherco +1min52.81s

Enduro1 – Guarneri claims day win number two

Although delivering a not-so-great time on the opening Akrapovic Super Test, Davide Guarneri hit the ground running at the start of day one, topping the opening Champion Enduro Test before winning a further three tests before the mid-way point of the day.

“I had a really strong opening lap, which meant that I was able to open up a small advantage,” commented Italian Guarneri from the podium. “I made some mistakes, it wasn’t a perfect day from me, but I think everyone was making some mistakes. For myself and Fantic, it’s great to get this second victory of the championship. I was also a little lucky – I had a big crash in the final enduro test, but I was able to get back on my bike quickly.”

It was a great day for Samuele Bernardini who secured his best result of the season with second. Andrea Verona dropped outside the top two for the first time, taking third. Antoine Magain (Sherco) and Mikael Persson (KTM) were fourth and fifth respectively.

Enduro2 – Ruprecht and Garcia lead the way

The Enduro2 class boiled down to a battle between Ruprecht and Garcia for the win. With the duo pushing the pace in the overall EnduroGP standings they pulled clear of their classmates. With Ruprecht holding firm, Garcia would be denied his third race win in a row.

Behind the top two it was another consistent performance from New Zealand’s Hamish MacDonald (Sherco) in third. The reigning Enduro Junior champion is growing stronger with each round and will soon look to bridge the gap to the top two.

Delivering a strong performance on home soil, Sweden’s Albin Elowson (Husqvarna) was fourth with Finland’s Eero Remes (TM) fifth.

Enduro3 – Seven in a row for Freeman

While admitting to not having the measure of Ruprecht and Garcia in EnduroGP, Freeman continued his win streak in Enduro3 to claim his seventh victory of the season.

As ever the battle behind him was a much tighter affair with Jaume Betriu (KTM), Jamie McCanney (Husqvarna) and Daniel McCanney (Sherco) fighting for the remainder of the podium. Betriu placed as runner-up, with Jamie getting the better of his brother Daniel for third. Antoine Basset (Beta) rounded out the top five.

Enduro Women – Laia by a mile

Starting as she meant to continue, Laia Sanz comfortably topped the event opening Akrapovic Super Test before firing out of the blocks early on day one with what would be the first of three wins. Unbeaten on any special test during lap one, and having extended a healthy lead in the process, Laia topped just one of the final lap’s three special tests – the Acerbis Cross Test – yet still ended the day on the top step of the podium and close to 50-seconds ahead of her closest challenger.

Second on day one went to Britain’s Jane Daniels (Fantic) who put together a largely mistake free day, beating Laia on one of the day’s special tests. The only other rider to take a test win off Sanz was Mirea Badia (GASGAS). Like Daniels, Badia wasn’t really able to challenge Laia, placing third overall and 13 seconds down on Daniels. With Britain’s Rosie Rowett (KTM) fourth and Norway’s Marie Vilde Holt (GASGAS) fifth, the best placed home rider was Linnea Akesson (Husqvarna) in sixth.

“I felt like the special tests didn’t really suit me too well, but I’m really happy to have got the win,” explained Sanz at the end of the day. “The day was quite relaxed, no stress, so that was good. I’m sure tomorrow will be tougher, but I hope that I can match this result and not struggle on the second day as I have at some events recently.”

Enduro Junior – Macoritto takes it

As has been the case so far this year, the battle for top honours in Enduro Junior was played out between Lorenzo Macoritto and teammate Matteo Pavoni (TM). Spurred on by his day two win last week in Estonia, Macoritto held off Pavoni by 12 seconds to get the job done. With home support on his side, Sweden’s Max Ahlin (Husqvarna) wasn’t too far away, just 19 seconds behind Pavoni, for third. He’ll look to go better on day two. A strong ride by Fantic’s Jed Etchells saw him beat Ruy Barbosa (Honda) by five seconds for fourth.

Enduro Youth – Home win for Norrbin

Following his win in Italy and double in Estonia, Albin Norrbin is now the rider to beat in Enduro Youth having won today in Sweden. The Swede was a class act taking eight test wins from 10. Kevin Cristino and Harry Edmondson made it a Fantic 1-2-3 in Skövde. Samuli Puhakainen (TM) and Albert Fontova (KTM) completed the top five.

After a physically demanding opening day in Skövde, the Airmousse GP of Sweden concludes on Saturday July 24.

2021 EnduroGP of Estonia – Day 2 Report

Brad Freeman (Beta) has fought back to win day two of the Airmousse GP of Sweden, round four of the Borilli FIM EnduroGP World Championship, in Skövde. After finishing third on day one, a determined effort from the Brit saw him fend off Italy’s Andrea Verona (GASGAS) by four seconds, with Davide Guarneri (Fantic) placing third overall in EnduroGP.

It was double delight for Spain’s Laia Sanz as she secured a day two win in the Enduro Women’s category, while Lorenzo Macoritto (TM) and Albin Norrbin (Fantic) also ended their time in Sweden with double wins in the Enduro Junior and Enduro Youth classes respectively.

EnduroGP class – Four-way battle upfront

The fight for top honours in EnduroGP was a hard-fought one on day two of the Airmousse GP of Sweden with the top four riders separated by just 14 seconds after more than one-hour of timed special test racing. Frustrated by his mistakes on day one, Freeman began day two on a mission, sweeping the first three tests to grab an early lead. But the pace was frantic at the top as Verona, Guarneri and Josep Garcia (KTM) all came to the boil early on lap two. Garcia won the second Champion Enduro Test, while Verona topped the Acerbis Cross Test.

Opening up a slender advantage on lap three, Freeman held some breathing room entering the final test of the weekend, the Acerbis Cross Test. Behind him Guarneri provisionally held second with Garcia one tenth of a second adrift in third. But a blisteringly fast time from Verona leapfrogged him past both riders and into second, finishing just four seconds behind Freeman.

With second slipping from his grasp on the final test, Guarneri held of Garcia by less than one-second for third. Although starting the day strongly, Will Ruprecht (TM) – day one winner – couldn’t maintain that pace and slipped down the order to fifth.

“It’s amazing to get the win, but for me the biggest thing was to turn things around from yesterday,” said Freeman. “I started strong and was able to lead all day. Hats off to Andrea on that final test though, I’m glad I had some breathing room going into it!”

Freeman now leads the EnduroGP standings entering the summer break with the final two rounds of the championship remaining in October.

EnduroGP Stage Two Results

1. Brad Freeman (GBR), Beta,
2. Andrea Verona (ITA), GASGAS, +4.33s
3. Davide Guarneri (ITA), Fantic, +13.64s
4. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, +14.52s
5. Wil Ruprecht (AUS), TM, +45.70s
6. Hamish MacDonald (NZL), Sherco +1m29.62s
7. Albin Elowson (SWE), Husqvarna +1min47.08s
8. Jaime Betriu (ESP), KTM, +1min48.37s
9. Joe Wootton (GBR), Husqvarna +1min54.41s
10. Anton Lundgren (SWE), Husqvarna +1min58.27s

EnduroGP Championship Standings

1. Brad Freeman (GBR), Beta, 146 points
2. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 124 pts
3. Wil Ruprecht (AUS), TM, 120 pts
4. Andrea Verona (ITA), GASGAS, 102 pts
5. Davide Guarneri (ITA), Fantic, 92 pts
6. Hamish MacDonald (NZL), Sherco, 74 pts
7. Steve Holcombe (GBR), Beta, 72 pts
8. Jaime Betriu (ESP), KTM, 67 pts
9. Samuele Bernardini (ITA), Honda, 37 pts
10. Daniel McCanney (GBR), Sherco, 37 pts

Enduro1 – Verona steals the show

Fresh from his Enduro1 clean sweep last weekend in Estonia, Andrea Verona arrived in Sweden focused on delivering more winning rides. Perhaps a little too eager to continue from where he left off, the Italian frustratingly hit the deck multiple times early on during day one. Relying upon his impressive pace to bring him back up to the sharp end of the results by the end of the day, Andrea would ultimately claim third in E1.

Hitting the reset button ahead the second day of racing, Verona was back to his best. On pace with his rivals from the start, more importantly he kept things rubber side down with the 22-year-old engaged in a day-long battle with countryman Davide Guarneri for overall victory. With the outcome of day two coming down to the results of the final test of the weekend, Verona dug deep to take the win and top the Enduro1 class by just over nine seconds. In doing so he also claimed a runner-up EnduroGP result.

Andrea Verona

“I’m super happy with how my weekend ended. On day one I had too many crashes but despite that, I still wasn’t too far from the win. To turn it around on the second day and take the win, this was really huge for me to bounce back like that. With it going down to the last test, I had nothing to lose and I gave it full gas. I gave it everything and to take the day win after a close battle all day feels amazing. My speed put me on the podium in EnduroGP as well, so for me this second day was really special after a difficult opening day.”

Behind the top two, Honda’s Samuele Bernardini took third, albeit over two minutes behind the leaders. Sweden’s Mikael Persson (KTM) finished fourth, with Canada’s Kade Tinkler (KTM) fifth.

Enduro1 Stage Two Results

1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS)
2. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) +9.31s
3. Samuele Bernardini (Honda) +2min13.24s
4. Mikael Persson (KTM) +2min23.51s
5. Kade Tinkler (KTM) +2min43.57s

Enduro1 Championship Standings

1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 152
2. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 142
3. Samuele Bernardini (Honda) 109
4. Antoine Magan (Sherco) 99
5. Davide Soreca (Husqvarna) 85

Enduro2 – Garcia ahead of Ruprecht

The second of two back-to-back rounds held in the north of Europe, the EnduroGP of Sweden gave riders very little in terms of rest between events due to its Thursday-to-Saturday schedule. Delivering a mixture of terrain, including forest tracks, open grass tests, and dusty hardpack, one thing that remained constant was the weather – hot, dry conditions punished the riders even further, with fitness and endurance proving key to a strong result, especially on the second day.

Following an intense two-rider fight for the win that raged throughout day one, Garcia went into the ninth and final test of the day trailing leader Wil Ruprecht by just over 11 seconds. Giving his all, Josep looked like he might be able to claw back the time needed, but a small mistake mid-test cost the Spaniard the seconds he required, and he was forced to settle for second overall on day one behind the Aussie.

On day two the fight was contested by a number of riders, with the top five separated by just over 20-seconds after eight of the nine special tests. Josep secured the Enduro2 class win, but missed out on the EnduroGP podium by just 0.88 seconds. His results over the two days were enough for him to successfully maintain his second place in the outright EnduroGP standings and close in on Ruprecth for the points lead in Enduro2, where the KTM 350 EXC-F rider now trails TM’s Ruprecht by just five points.

Another third place for Kiwi Hamish MacDonald (Sherco) on day two, while Albin Elowson (Husqvarna) and Joe Wootton (Husqvarna) were fourth and fifth respectively.

Josep Garcia

“It’s been an excellent event here in Sweden, but of course another tough one. Day one went well, I was fighting with Wil (Ruprecht) the whole day and in the end, it came down to the final test. I gave it my all, but a small mistake just lost me too much time, but it was good to finish second in EnduroGP. Day two went well for me, I had a crash on the second Cross Test and that cost some seconds, but I was still in the fight for the win. In the last lap we were all together, really close on time. I pushed as always but I just missed out on the EnduroGP podium by a tiny amount. I’m happy with the E2 class result, but in the overall I know it could be better, but this is racing, and I know I did my best.”

Wil Ruprecht

“That’s a wrap from Sweden! Solid riding both days with some fast company. Happy with the outright speed going into the summer break but it’s clear I’m coming up a little bit short late Sunday. As with all challenges I’ve faced this year I will dedicated all of my energy towards cleaning up this area and hopefully have something to show for it come the back half of the season. A big thanks to the team for a big 2 weeks of support.“

Enduro2 Stage Two Results

1. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM
2. Wil Ruprecht (AUS), TM, +31.18s
3. Hamish MacDonald (NZL), Sherco, +1min15.10s
4. Albin Elowson (SWE), Husqvarna, +1min32.56s
5. Joe Wooton (GBR), Husqvarna, +1min39.89s

Enduro2 Championship Standings

1. Wil Ruprecht (AUS), TM, 146
2. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 141
3. Hamish MacDonald (NZL), Sherco, 112
4. Steve Holcombe (GBR), Beta, 106
5. Eero Remes (FIN), TM, 68

Enduro3 – Freeman extends championship lead with win

While Freeman ran away with proceedings in Enduro3, there was plenty of battles behind him for the podium. Jaume Betriu got the better of the McCanney brothers for second, while Jamie McCanney (Husqvarna) edged out his brother Daniel McCanney (Sherco) for third. Antoine Basset (Beta) took fifth.

Enduro3 Stage Two Results

1. Brad Freeman (GB) Beta
2. Jaume Betriu (ESP) KTM +1min48.37s
3. Jamie McCanney (GB) Husqvarna +2min14.85s
4. Daniel McCanney (GB) Sherco +2min23.72s
5. Antoine Basset (FRA) Beta +3min22.50s

Enduro3 Championship Standings

1. Brad Freeman (GB) Beta 160
2. Jaume Betriu (ESP) KTM 134
3. Daniel McCanney (GB) Sherco 116
4. Jamie McCanney (GB) Husqvarna 108
5. Antoine Basset (FRA) Beta 77

Enduro Women – Sanz in charge

It was a weekend of fast and frantic action at round four of the 2021 FIM EnduroGP World Championship, with Laia Sanz topping the Women’s class on both days of racing. In dominant form throughout the entire weekend, the Spanish ace enjoyed a maximum points haul, heading home to Spain with the Women’s class lead.

Arriving at the EnduroGP of Sweden tied on points at the top of the Women’s championship standings, Laia Sanz had only one thing on her mind – leave Skovde with a firm hold of the Women’s title chase. After topping the timesheets on Thursday night’s Super Test (the race ran from Thursday to Saturday!), Laia was in full control throughout the opening day of racing, claiming a convincing victory.

For day two, the Spanish ace frustratingly lacked the energy needed to push forward, opting for a consistent pace in order to secure another strong result. Nevertheless, Laia won three of the six tests to claim a second day win in Sweden and now sits on top of the series standings with a comfortable eight-point lead.

Laia Sanz

“It’s been another good weekend for me and overall I’m really happy with my results. I would have liked for some of the tests to be a little slower and more technical, especially the extreme tests, but it was the same for everyone. Like the first round, my fitness isn’t quite where it needed to be in order to be able to push on the second day, so I had to maintain a strong but steady pace. In terms of my championship, it’s been a great weekend and now I have a nice gap at the top of the standings with one round to go in France.”

Fastest on the Acerbis Cross Test, Mireia Badia (GASGAS) claimed the runner-up result with Jane Daniels (Fantic) third. Rosie Rowett (KTM) and Marie Holt (GASGAS) rounded out the top five.

EnduroGP Women Two Results

1. Laia Sanz (GASGAS)
2. Mireia Badia (GASGAS) +29.69s
3. Jane Daniels (Fantic) +42.89s
4. Rosie Rowett (KTM) +2min47.84s
5. Marie Vilde Holt (GasGas) +3min36.95s

EnduroGP Women Championship Standings

1. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 75
2. Mireia Badia (GASGAS) 67
3. Jane Daniels (Fantic) 66
4. Rosie Rowett (KTM) 45
5. Joana Goncalves (Husqvarna) 39

Enduro Junior – Last gasp effort for Macoritto pays off

Delivering more great battles, both Lorenzo Macoritto (TM) and Matteo Pavoni (TM) again fought it out for the Enduro Junior victory. Entering the final test it was Pavoni who held the upper hand by nearly two seconds, but a flyer from Macoritto saw him collect his second win of the weekend.

Never too far away from the TM mounted pairing, Leo le Quere (Sherco) ended his day in third. Max Ahlin (Husqvarna) was fourth with Luc Fargier (GASGAS) fifth.

Enduro Junior Stage Two Results

1. Lorenzo Macoritto (TM)
2. Matteo Pavoni (TM) +1.71s
3. Leo Le Quere (Sherco) +37.00s
4. Max Ahlin (Husqvarna) +48.23s
5. Luc Fargier (GasGas) +1min28.15s

Enduro Junior Championship Standings

1. Matteo Pavoni (TM) 148
2. Lorenzo Macoritto (TM) 142
3. Leo Le Quere (Sherco) 99
4. Max Ahlin (Husqvarna) 84
5. Sergio Huertas Navarro (GasGas) 69

After a busy fortnight of racing, the Borilli FIM EnduroGP World Championship takes a well-earned summer break before returning for the final two rounds of the championship in early October.

Before that many riders in the field will contest the 2021 International Six Days Enduro, held in Italy from August 30 – September 4.

2021 Racing schedule

2021 Provisional MXGP Calendar

2021 Yamaha AORC Championship Calendar

2021 Penrite ProMX Championship Calendar
(As of July 14, 2021)

2021 Speedway GP Calendar

2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship (Provisional)

2021 Australian Speedway events

2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies calendar

2021 GNCC

2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship

2021 Progressive American Flat Track calendar

FIM Bajas World Cup 2021 (Updated July)

2021 Provisional Australian Supercross dates

• 25 September – Further information TBA
• 9 October – Further information TBA
• 16 October – Further information TBA
• 23 October – Further information TBA
• 30 October – Further information TBA
• 6 November – Further information TBA
• 20 November – Further information TBA
• 27 November – Further information TBA

2021 Motocross Australian Classic Motocross Championship
9-11 July – Nowra, NSW – Postponed