No music with this just the sweet sound of the fans cheering their favourite riders and the engine hitting the rev limiter.

In Battery Energy Pro MX1,MBO Sport  Yamaha pilot Kristian Whatley,the undoubted rider of the season so far,was beat to the top spot on the podium and he also failed to win a moto!!.Yes,Kristian still bagged a very strong 2/2 scorecard but it was to be super  fast Graeme Irwin on the Heads and Threads Suzuki who took a richly deserved victory as HM Plant KTM UK youngster Nathan Watson got home in 3^rd.Over in Battery Energy Pro MX2, Putoline Honda ace Neville Bradshaw having recently become a dad for the first time celebrated Father’s Day in style with the overall win from Watson and Maxxis LPE rider Brad Anderson.Other riders to star during a tough round four were Jack Kelly(Goggle-shop Amateur MX2),Jay Hague(Putoline BW85cc) and Callum Green(Putoline SW85cc) who all conquered Hawkstone in style with unbeaten performances.

Back to those Battery Energy Drink Pro clashes though and making his intentions perfectly clear,Graeme Irwin led the opening Pro MX1 action as sand ace Nathan Watson crashed in turn two and had it all to do!!.By the end of lap one though,young Watson was already up to 15^th.Upfront and Irwin was simply flying as Whatley turned up the gas to move past Bradshaw and into 2^nd with Josh Waterman,Jackson Evans,Brad Anderson and Luke Remmer in the frame.As the moto developed,Waterman  tagged himself onto the front three of Irwin,Whatley and Bradshaw whilst Watson along with the hard charging Matt Moffat continued to make significant progress up the leaderboard and were now locking into combat to dispute 5^th spot along with Anderson and Evans.Showing his speed,Watson not only won that particular tussle but also snatched 4^thaway from Waterman as Irwin took the moto victory,just over 4 seconds ahead of Whatley with Bradshaw 3^rd and Anderson 6^th.

Desperate for revenge,Whatley made a flying start to moto two with Irwin,Waterman,Ross Rutherford,Bradshaw and Dorren Coutts giving chase.Two laps in and Bradshaw retired after crashing into a marshall point with thankfully both the official and rider being uninjured!!.Moving into Bradshaw’s vacant 3^rd spot was Watson who had originally gated 10^th,so the battle for the leadership was now well and truly on!!.Showing his pace in the sand,Watson then took just a further two laps to pass Irwin and Whatley before racing onto a great win,his eventual victory margin being an incredible 6 seconds.With Whatley maintaining 2^nd from Irwin in 3^rd,the battle of the race was for 4^th as  Maxxis LPE riders Coutts and Anderson locked horns.Starting 8^th,Ando moved up to insert heavy pressure on his teammate in a tussle which went right down to the final corner.After making a strong start in moto two,Waterman eventually dropped to 10^th behind Moffat,Ashley Wilde,Daniel Hutchinson and Lewis Tombs.

Pendrich Kawasaki star Bryan MacKenzie was very quick out of the traps in the opening Battery Energy Drink Pro MX2 contest at Hawkstone as he led the charge chased by Nathan Watson,Bradshaw,Luke Norris,Tombs and Martin Barr.With Steven Clarke and James Dunn early big name casualties disappearing from proceedings,upfront Watson wasted no time in taking control of proceedings by passing Bryan Mac on lap three.One circuit later and Bradshaw also found a way past MacKenzie whilst Barrs joined the list of retirements when being forced out with mechanical gremlins on lap eight.On completion of this MX2 tussle,Watson had bagged a big win with Bradshaw 2^nd,Mackenzie 3^rd,Tombs 4^th,Brad Anderson 5^th,Moffat 6^th and Ben Watson 7^th.

Mackenzie made another lightning getaway in the second Pro MX2 clash and although Bradshaw was soon right on his tail,the flying Scotsman looked in total control of proceedings.With Bryan Mac strong upfront,Barr slotted into 3^rd with Nathan Watson a rather distant 4^th,Anderson 5^th and Tombs 6^th.Lap seven though and it was all change as leader Mackenzie suffered a very frightening incident when his Kawasaki’s footpeg snapped!!.Thankfully Bryan was uninjured and despite remounting and touring round to finish the race,his hopes of victory were naturally over. Upfront,Bradshaw was now in control but he had a very determined Barr rapidly closing him down.Indeed the verdict was to go right down to the wire with Nev just getting the verdict as Nath Watson took 3^rd whilst Ando enjoying himself on the little 250F got home in 4^th,Tombs charging hard claimed 5^th with Dunn 6^th and Ben Watson 7^th the next best.

Another surprise news item to break from Hawkstone was the first defeat in Pirelli MX2 for Bradley Wheeler.After 12 straight moto wins,Bradley was beat in the first race of the weekend by a very determined Steve Turvey.From here onwards though and despite the very best efforts of Turvey,Danny Stayte,James Milne and co,the immaculate Wheeler stormed to another three big race wins.In Pirelli MX1,series leader Shaun Scrivens took yet another overall win,also blasting to three moto victories along the way.Scrivens only defeat came in moto two when Welsh lad Adam Cook was first past the flag.However Cook also picked up a crazy brace of front wheel punctures at Hawkstone which restricted him to 16^th overall.So taking the remaining podium spots in Pirelli MX1 were Jason Kendrick and a delighted Jake Thompson.

In a very competitive Muk Junkie Amateur MX1 contest,Passion Racing boss Chad Yarranton proved that consistency is certainly the key word as he took overall success with a 6/2/7/4 scorecard and a 166 points total. Two Stroke rider Matthew Thomas also finished on that 166 total but it was Yarranton who got the verdict courtesy of his better final race placing.Earlier,eventual third place overall finisher Fraser Wakeford had won the first battle of the weekend before Daniel Hutchinson took control.Hutchinson’s hopes though of another overall win were to be dashed by a moto one DNF.Whilst Luke Meredith took 4^th overall,former triple AMCA MX2 Champion Brad O’Leary signalled his comeback with a steady 5^th place.

There was no doubt who was the star of the goggle-shop.com Amateur MX2 contest at Hawkstone as young Jack Kelly blasted to a brilliant maximum points win.However whilst Kelly starred,series leader Rich Cannings produced another very brave,gutsy performance.Riding with a very painful foot injury,Cannings somehow took 2^nd overall ahead of Adam Wells,Carl Benjamin,Jacob Joyce and Zac Stealey.

Jamie Ellis(2),Robert Davidson and Liam Knight all won GSP Race Products MXY2 moto’s at Hawkstone.With Davidson then sitting out the Sunday action to concentrate on Pro MX2 competition and Ellis restricted to a 16^th place finish in moto one of the weekend,the eventual overall win was to go to Knight.With a scorecard of 2/1/2/2  Knight finished ahead of Reece Desoer,Ben Franklin and Ellis.In the Championship standings,Desoer is still inserting heavy pressure on leader Ellis being just 11 points in arrears.

Proving the popularity of the Masters series,there was separate racing for the BW and SW85cc pilots at Hawkstone Park.Both Putoline supported classes resulted in eventual maximum points winners as Jay Hague topped BW whilst Callum Green was the SW star.Showing his incredible speed,Hague was again in irresistible form,his only scare coming in the final clash of the weekend.Leading the contest,Jay fell and dropped back to 10^th only to then regain control just three laps later!!.In the Putoline BW85cc competition,James McFayden,Joe Jefferies,Dee Jay Walker and Lee Perfect were the next best.Over in Putoline SW85cc,Callum Green stormed to four great wins chased home on each occasion by Dylan Woodcock.Also picking up prizes in this class were Harry Kimber,Charlie Cole and Callum Gasson.

Results of British Masters Rd4

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The Dave Thorpe EVO Series arrives in Sunny Devon this Sunday for Round 4 of the series at Waggadon Farm, Torrington. The circuit is looking good and is ready to host some top class racing.

The entry for the event is looking good and if the earlier rounds are anything to go buy then the racing should be great for both riders and spectators.

For those wishing to come down earlier, the circuit will be open for camping from the Friday afternoon till Sunday. There will be a marquee, Bar and catering for the Saturday evening. Also on the Saturday evening there is the auction for the charity chloesnewlegs.org.uk which is at 8pm so bring your wallets!

If you do come down earlier please note that the Riders paddock is now on the left as you enter the circuit not the right hand side as it was in 2012. Spectator parking and non-rider camping is on the far right hand side now (old paddock area)

Entries are still being accepted, postal entries received up to and including Thursday will pay the £40 entry fee, entrants after this date and on the day will need to pay the late entry free. Entry forms are available to download from either www.torridge-districtmcc.co.uk or www.dtevoseries.co.uk

Spectator admission is only £5 with children under 16 getting in for free, so come along and witness some great racing. The circuit has excellent viewing with 90% of the track visible from one point. The course is situated at Waggadon Farm, Torrington, North Devon, EX38 7HJ. Leave M5 at J27. Take A361 to Barnstaple then the B3232 to Torrington. signposted off A361 @ Barnstaple.

For further information with regards to this meeting please contact Mark Osborne on 07855954790 or Email Mark at torridgemcc@aol.co.uk

Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki Dominates at Kamloops. Brett Metcalfe, Austin Politelli sweep the MX1 and MX2 classes and both are now the current overall points leaders; Teddy Maier was also on the podium in MX1.

“In an increasingly competitive and specialized global market it is imperative that we continue to simplify the Volcom brand message so that we can achieve maximum differentiation and voice amplification,” said Jason Steris, Volcom’s CEO. “We have been extremely proud to have been a part of the motocross family for several years. However, pressing forward with all of our emphasis on board sports is the right direction for Volcom for the long term.”

“I am very proud to have been part of the Volcom motocross program from the beginning and am grateful for the warm reception and regular acceptance from a world-class community of athletes, teams, media, agents and promoters,” said Troy Powell, Volcom’s MX Marketing Senior Manger.

“I understand this was a difficult decision for Volcom but I support the company’s vision and the need to retain its focus on its core boarding sports. Combined with my earlier years in the Volcom surf program, it has been a tremendous experience being part of an amazing company and I now look forward to new ventures.” Powell joined Volcom in 1996 and will always be a part of the Volcom family.

“The motocross team has done an exceptional job helping our company gain an admirable standing in this sport,” said Ryan Immegart, Volcom’s Senior Vice President of Marketing. “With Troy at the helm, our accomplishments are many and I am thankful for his stewardship and relentless passion toward making an indelible mark in motocross. As well, we could not have achieved so much without Ryan Villopoto and the rest of our team riders.”

In the Phoenix Tools Expert Open class it was Luke Hawkins on the Phoenix Tools Honda who went in to round 5 with a slender 9 points lead over the Oakleaf Kawasaki of Shane Carless, but in qualifying it was the Hill Power Racing Honda of Luke Hill who even though only did one lap before picking up a rear wheel puncture had notched up the quickest time and had first pick at the gate, but it was Luke Mellows on the Meredith Mx Suzuki who was back from injury who had a terrific start and had the early lead from Hawkins and Hill, but by the end of the opening lap, Hawkins had hit the front. Carless was well back in 7th, but was on a mission and powering his way through the field and by lap 4 was up in to 6th and pressing. Hill and John May who was back on a St Blazey Mx Suzuki had got pass Mellows and were having a real ding dong with May eventually moving in to 2nd after a mistake from Hill on lap 6.

Mellows was back in to 3rd and now had the flying Welshman Carless in 4th breathing all over him which was to go on for several laps with Carless passing Mellows 3 laps later and now had his sights set on May who he gradually reeled in and was to get pass on the last lap, but it was Hawkins who took the win. In the second moto it was Carless from the off from Mellows, but not the best of starts for Hawkins who was well back. Carless was in overdrive at the front and was soon in to his rhythm and was pulling away all the time.

By mid race there was a good tussle going on for 3rd between Mellows, May and Hawkins who was now in 5th and it wasn’t long before Hawkins got pass May then Mellows and was now in 2nd and did close on Carless in the closing stages, but it was too much to ask and Carless took the win. In the last moto it was Hawkins from the off in this one from Mellows and Carless with Hawkins this time in a hurry at the front and pulled out a fair lead by the end of lap 2.

Carless was giving his all to get pass Mellows which went on for several laps with Carless eventually finding a gap on lap 5 but by this time Hawkins had a nine second lead, but this was hauled in by Carless and as they went in to the penultimate lap Carless was challenging, but Hawkins held strong for the remainder of the race to take the win and to increase his Championship lead to 12 points at the halfway stage in the series.

In the over 35 Championship class there was a few wildcard entries including a welcome return to racing for Chris Brown on board a One Industries Honda who had been out for well over 12 months through injury and he showed that he still had it. Championship leader Mark Wilde on the S J Hodder / D W Racing Suzuki again was in top form and was to increase his Championship lead after yet another hattrick of wins, but had to work hard in the second and third races to get pass Brown and Jamie Deadman.

In the over 40 Championship class again there were several wildcards and they don’t come much bigger than a past GP rider in the shape of Wayne Butt on a 250f TM who was on home soil who produced an excellent display of riding and took a well deserved hattrick of wins with Championship leader Steve Locke on the S J Hodder Honda taking maximum points as leading registered rider with a hattrick of 2nd’s, but the best performance of the day came from Mark Roberts on the Alan Roberts Garage Honda who showed his class from yesteryears finishing third in all 3 races.

In the over 50 Championship class the day yet again belonged to Championship leader Keith Hanson on the Hanson’s Garage Honda who even though took a nasty tumble and injured his side in the second race still dominated the proceedings with a hattrick of wins.
In the Tyremarks Junior Championship class there was some of the best racing seen this year with some really fast and exciting racing.

It was Welshman 18 year old and Championship leader Jay Thomas on the K J Services KTM who had a blinding start in the opening race and powered away at the front, but was kept in sight by the Team Green Kawasaki UK Rider Todd Kellett who after the opening 4 laps caught Thomas and was challenging desperate to get pass which eventually came on the penultimate lap and was to go on to take the win from older brother Ty Kellett who took 2nd from Anthony Milliar after a last lap spill from Thomas who eventually finished 4th.

In moto 2 Thomas again had the best start and didn’t waste anytime in getting away and was to lap some 6 seconds quicker than other riders on lap 3. Christian Dicks and Jack Stevens had a good battle mid race for 2nd and 3rd after Todd Kellett had gone down and it was Stevens who eventually got pass Dicks to take 2nd behind Thomas who took a comfortable win.

The last race again saw Thomas dominate from the front and was to increase his Championship lead with another win with Ty Kellett taking 2nd, but there was a good battle for 3rd between Anthony Milliar and young Josh Gilbert on the Bikesport Honda who gave his all, but in the end it was Milliar who took 3rd by the closest of margins.

RESULTS

Phoenix Tools Expert Open Championship Race 1
1st Luke Hawkins (450f Phoenix Tools Honda) 2nd Shane Carless (450f Oakleaf Kawasaki) 3rd John May (450f St Blazey Mx Suzuki) 4th Luke Mellows (450f Meredith Mx Suzuki) 5th James Dodd (450f TwonineTwo/Burfield Creative/St Blazey Mx Honda) 6th Jamie Skuse (450f Mx-Zone Suzuki)

Race 2
1st Carless 2nd Hawkins 3rd May 4th Mellows 5th Skuse 6th Luke Hill (450f Hill Power Racing Honda)

Race 3
1st Hawkins 2nd Carless 3rd Mellows 4th May 5th Hill 6th Dodd

M D Racing Over 35’s Championship

Race 1
1st Mark Wilde (450f S J Hodder/D W Racing Suzuki) 2nd Rick Hanson (250 Hansons Garage RM Suzuki) 3rd Gavin Flagg (450f J A S Building Contractors Suzuki) 4th Jamie Deadman (450f Compressed Air Systems Honda) 5th Jason Fraser (450f Fraser Racing Honda) 6th Martyn Tucker (450f SR75 Molson KTM)

Race 2
1st Wilde 2nd Deadman 3rd Flagg 4th R Hanson 5th Chris Brown (450f One Industries Honda) 6th Fraser

Race 3
1st Wilde 2nd Brown 3rd Fraser 4th Deadman 5th Flagg 6th Tucker
M D Racing Over 40’s Championship

Race 1
1st Wayne Butt (250f TM) 2nd Steve Locke (450f S J Hodder Honda) 3rd Mark Roberts (450f Alan Roberts Garage Honda) 4th David Ford (350f Projuice KTM) 5th Jason Roberts (450f Alan Roberts Garage Honda) 6th Carl Robinson (250f Honda)

Race 2

1st Butt 2nd Locke 3rd M Roberts 4th D Ford 5th Paul Ayres (350f S W Dry Wall Ltd KTM) 6th J Roberts

Race 3
1st Butt 2nd Locke 3rd M Roberts 4th Wayne Gill (250f Suzuki) 5th D Ford 6th Ayres

M D Racing Over 50’s Championship

Race 1

1st Keith Hanson (450f Hansons Garage Honda) 2nd Ian Nott (450f S J Hodder/J R Racing Kawasaki) 3rd Steve Chugg (450f Honda) 4th Tim Hawkins (450f DirtbikXpress Honda) 5th Robin Sanders (????)
6th Nicholas Greeney (????)

Race 2
1st Hanson 2nd Nott 3rd Hawkins 4th Sanders 5th Chugg 6th Grenney

Race 3
1st Hanson 2nd Nott 3rd Hawkins 4th Chugg 5th Greeney 6th Paul Huggett (250f Define lines Husq)

Tyremarks Junior Championship

Race 1
1st Todd Kellett (250 Team Green Kawasaki U K) 2nd Ty Kellett (450f S J Hodder/Rusty PT Kawasaki) 3rd Anthony Milliar (450f A T Motocross Honda) 4th Lewis Barfoot (250 Suzuki) 5th Jay Thomas (250f K J Services KTM) 6th Olly Jones (250f KTM)

Race 2
1st Thomas 2nd Jack Stevens (????) 3rd Christian Dicks (450f 1st Call Travel KTM) 4th L Barfoot 5th Josh Gilbert (250f Bikesport Honda) 6th Jones

Race 3
1st Thomas 2nd Ty Kellett 3rd Milliar 4th Gilbert 5th L Barfoot 6th Dicks

Junior B

Race 1

1st Ali Wood 2nd Andy Bushin 3rd Stuart Barfoot 4th Riley Lowe 5th Graham Beale 6th Mark Cornish

Race 2
1st Wood 2nd Chris Clapham 3rd Joel Worthington 4th S Barfoot 5th Cornish 6th Andrew Wren

Race 3
1st Wren 2nd Lowe 3rd S Barfoot 4th Thomas Parker 5th Adam Ford 6th Cole Baker-Edwards

Junior C Race 1
1st Mark Vowles 2nd Mark Tillyer 3rd Buster Bright 4th Tom Matthews 5th Lewis Reeves 6th Barry McConnell

Race 2
1st Tillyer 2nd Ben Honour 3rd Matthews 4th Caryl Rowlinson 5th Dan Wood 6th McConnell

Race 3
1st Nathan Wells 2nd Adam Dyer 3rd Vowles 4th Tillyer 5th Kevin Spiller 6th Mark Baldwin

In the Premier MX1 Class, our represntatives had varying fortunes, Loughbrickland Birthday Boy, 19 year old John Meara had a bad day, suffering from a stomach bug, he did not look happy at all, but still held on to finish 6th overall.

Greayabbeys Craig Browne had a steady day finishing tenth overall, happily, without losing any of his digits this time on the Smoke Vent KTM.

In the Premier MX2 Class, Loughbrickland 16 year old Jason Garret is now riding for the AMR Honda outfit, and he celebrated by finishing second overall behind arch rival Glenn MCCormick. When Jason gets the AMR machine set up to his liking, he will be hard to beat.

Moira’s Scott Hamilton finished sixth overall on the Tyco Suzuki, but these results did not do justice to Scott’s performance, once again, he was able to run with the top competitors, but a week in Paris took it’s toll, and he dropped back with arm pump and general fatigue on the rough track.

With no Club members in action in the Semi Expert races, attention turned to the Clubmans MX1 where Moira’s Jordan Blakely lost his unbeaten record when Stephen Poots beat the Kawasaki man in race 1, Jordan cantered to race 2 & 3 wins and picked up a P&O Irish Sea Ferry Voucher for the overall win. Jordan still leads the Championship comfortably.

Clubman MX2 and Markethill teenager Scott Bailey continued his fine form with a first second and third in the three races to split the 212 Motorsport team mates of Alexander Ellison and Chris Eccles, just missing the overall by 3 points.

This Sunday 23rd sees our two Premier Competitors compete in the MAXXIS British Championship at Desertmartin, John Meara in the MX1 Class on the TMC Honda, and Jason in the MX2 Class on the AMR Honda, I’m sure all the members wish the two Loughbrickland teenagers the best of luck, and hope you all turn up to support them, and our other home riders in the only British Championship motorcycling event on the island, one with a real International entry.

Forget Bubba Stewart and his half hearted attempt to get his 450 Suzuki flat in the USA recently, check little Jeffrey Herlings out and his “Bullet Scrub” from Italy.

**we’re joking about Stewart by the way before internet warriors kick off :)

Paul who hails from Weymouth in Dorset has been under going a rigourous training regime over the last four months in preperation for the attempt which takes place at the Rogershill Raceway on the 10th and 11th September. In attempting this record he is also raising funds for the Weldmar Hospice in Dorchester and the international Wings for Life charity which funds the research of spinal chord injuries.

Four times World Champion Dave Thorpe said of the support, “we met Paul through a mutual acquaintance a few months back, and it only came to light a bit later what he was undertaking. With the new Off Road Centre now in full swing, and with a great trainer in Stephen Sword on top of the fact Honda are the most reliable motocross bikes in the World, we felt that we were in a great position to help Paul out. We will be supporting him with both training and bikes for the attempt itself. Paul is also supporting some great charities in doing this attempt and we are glad to help him all we can.”

Paul said of the announcement, “When I was contacted by Dave with his offer of support, I was amazed to say the least, it’s not very often a four times World Champion calls you up. I am really looking forward to getting some laps in on the Honda, and to be riding at their Off Road Centre, in Cardiff. I used to race against Stephen Sword back in the day and to have him and Dave in my corner is a dream come true. Not only that but the full team at the Off Road Centre have been really helpful and supportive and I am hoping to break the record for them as much as for the charities and my family & friends who have been offering me amazing support.”

Stephen Sword is a three times British Champion and GP regular for 13 seasons and having retired this year from competitive racing is the full time coach of the Off Road Centre which offers Enduro. Motocross & taster sessions for beginners to experienced riders with all bikes and equipment provided at their venue in Ynyswbwl, South Wales, the heart of some of the very best off-road motorcycling terrain in the UK.

Sword’s said of the attempt, “I know Paul has been working hard on his fitness both on and off the bike, but he has a big task to achieve so I am looking forward to putting him through his paces to ensure he is as fully prepared both mentally and physically for September.”

The Off Road Centre will be supporting Paul with one of Stephens Honda 250f bikes which should give him a smoother ride than his own YZ250 2 stroke that he is currently training on.

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Magical Maggiora, mythical Maggiora, magnificent Maggiora; this was a prime stage for motocross. The ‘old-school’ feeling to the hillside curves and steep hills harked to a by-gone era but with the speed, athleticism and aerobatic skill on show of the modern day.

Third time was the charm for Frenchman Paulin who scored a third position in the first moto and then led the second from the first corner until the chequered flag. While ‘GP21’ was never headed, he came under intense pressure from Cairoli and the majority of the 38,000 band of native followers in the last four laps for an authentic grandstand finale. Fans were hanging over fences, waving whatever they had to hand and sitting on the edges of seats at home but Paulin did not put a foot wrong and picked up his third garland of the season in an emotional podium ceremony.

“When the public out there is like that, then motocross is such fun,” said Paulin, who trails Cairoli by 51 points in the MX1 contest. “I didn’t need to look at the pit-board because I could hear Antonio was coming. I really love to race when the public is like this…there are almost no words to describe what it is like. I think we put on a good show. I enjoyed the track. There are many uphills and downhills and tricky jumps with lots of ruts…a good first corner. This place also has a big history and it feels nice to be part of it now. I’m proud of that.”

Italian joy might have been muffled in MX1 but CLS Kawasaki’s Alex Lupino raised the volume in MX2 by scoring second position in the second moto, which meant the friendly local walked the box for the second time in 2013. From all the hot ladies present at Maggiora none sizzled more than the racers out on the track for the third round of the FIM Women’s World Championship and Kiara Fontanesi dazzled in the sunshine. The reigning Champ took another confident double to maintain her perfect win streak in six motos so far in 2013 on the Monster Yamaha.

“When you win a GP it is always emotional,” ‘Fonta’ explained. “The emotion can be different each time but here in Italy it is special. I was doing the sighting lap and to see all the people cheering for me made me really happy. It was important to win here and in front of friends and all these people is even better.”

Motocross takes a breath for a week before heading to potentially cooler climes. Three weeks of furious activity from Sweden to Lativa and then to Finland will speed up the calendar through the opening weeks of July.