Race dates: April 10-11

Bbesides in Mantua, there was also a pieces raced; from the VLM, VMCF, MCLB in Flanders to the World Championship MX3 and European Championship MX2 in France to return to Italy for the veterans and the UEM 125 youngsters… The Swede Mats Nilsson was undeniably the best with two series victories during the opening round of the Veterans World Cup. Erwin Hendrickx finished second. Hans Berendsen finished fourth and Pascal Bal fifth.

Veterans MX World Cup:

Series 1: 1. Mats Nilsson (SWE, Yamaha), 26:40.827; ; 2. Christophe LherIteau (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:11.077; 3. Erwin Hendrickx (NED, Honda), +0:18.744; 4. Hans Berendsen (NED, Honda), +0:24.441; 5. Manlio Giaché (ITA, Honda), +0:28.909; 6. Pascal Bal (BEL, Suzuki), +1:08.021; 7. Terry House (GBR, Suzuki), +1:24.962; 8. Koos Dijkstra (NED, Honda), +1:25.480; 9. Peter Bergsma (NEED, Suzuki), +1:27.175; 10. Ubaldo Di Domenicoantonio (ITA, KTM), +1:52.183; 11. Reio Engman (EST, Yamaha), +1:54.127; 12. Phil Lewis (GBR, Suzuki), +2:33.592; 13. Roger Jakobsson (SWE, Yamaha), -1 lap(s); 14. Kim Hellman (FIN, Honda), -1 lap(s); 15. Danny Scheers (BEL, Honda), -1 lap(s); 16. Dominique Mieuzet (FRA, Honda), -1 lap(s); 17. Tonu Lill (EST, Yamaha), -1 lap(s); 18. Janis Vilders (LAT, Suzuki), -1 lap(s); 19. Jean-Charles Dollat ​​(FRA, Honda), -1 lap(s); 20. Roberto Meroli (ITA, KTM), -1 lap(s); 25. Harry Koops (DOWN, Honda), -2 lap(s); 28. Alain Maris (BEL, Suzuki), -2 card(s);

Series 2: 1. Mats Nilsson (SWE, Yamaha), 26:44.641; ; 2. Erwin Hendrickx (DOWN, Honda), +0:05.529; 3. Christophe LherIteau (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:30.873; 4. Pascal Bal (BEL, Suzuki), +0:50.887; 5. Hans Berendsen (NED, Honda), +0:59.033; 6. Terry House (GBR, Suzuki), +0:59.357; 7. Peter Bergsma (NED, Suzuki), +1:37.958; 8. Koos Dijkstra (NED, Honda), +1:42.022; 9. Manlio Giaché (ITA, Honda), +1:53.510; 10. Roger Jakobsson (SWE, Yamaha), +2:27.802; 11. Reio Engman (EST, Yamaha), -1 lap(s); 12. Phil Lewis (GBR, Suzuki), -1 lap(s); 13. Kim Hellman (FIN, Honda), -1 lap(s); 14. Ubaldo Di Domenicoantonio (ITA, KTM), -1 lap(s); 15. Danny Scheers (BEL, Honda), -1 lap(s); 16. Roberto Meroli (ITA, KTM), -1 lap(s); 17. Tonu Lill (EST, Yamaha), -1 lap(s); 18. Dominique Mieuzet (FRA, Honda), -1 lap(s); 19. Jean-Charles Dollat ​​(FRA, Honda), -2 lap(s); 20. Janis Vilders (LAT, Suzuki), -2 lap(s); 24. Harry Koops (DOWN, Honda), -2 lap(s);

Final score and World Cup standings after 1 match: 1. Mats Nilsson (SWE, Yamaha), 50 points; 2. Erwin Hendrickx (NED, Honda), 42 p.; 3. Christopher LherIteau (FRA, Kawasaki), 42 p.; 4. Hans Berendsen (NED, Honda), 34 p.; 5. Pascal Bal (BEL, Suzuki), 33 p.; 6. Terry House (GBR, Suzuki), 29 p.; 7. Manlio Giaché (ITA, Honda), 28 p.; 8. Peter Bergsma (NED, Suzuki), 26 p.; 9. Koos Dijkstra (NED, Honda), 26 p.; 10. Reio Engman (EST, Yamaha), 20 p.; 11. Roger Jakobsson (SWE, Yamaha), 19 p.; 12. Phil Lewis (GBR, Suzuki), 18 p.; 13. Ubaldo Di DomenicoAntonio (ITA, KTM), 18 p.; 14. Kim Hellman (FIN, Honda), 15 p.; 15. Danny Scheers (BEL, Honda), 12 p.; 16. Tonu Lill (EST, Yamaha), 8 p.; 17. Dominique Mieuzet (FRA, Honda), 8 p.; 18. Roberto Meroli (ITA, KTM), 6 p.; 19. Jean-Charles Dollat ​​(FRA, Honda), 4 p.; 20. Janis Vilders (LAT, Suzuki), 4 p.; 24. Harry Koops (NED, Honda), 0 p.; 35. Alain Maris (BEL, Suzuki), 0 p.;

Negaan JM Racing-KTM rider Jordi Tixier left no stone unturned in the competition during the very first race of the European Championship 125cc 2-stroke. Despite the sandy surface, the Lowlanders did not appear to be high flyers in Mantova. Tom Van Iperen was the best Dutchman. The best Belgian was Ostend Motorsport rider Jeffrey Dewulf. With three riders on the final podium, the European Championship 125cc 2-stroke also turned out to be a success for KTM!

Results EC 125 2-T:

Series 1: 1. Jordi Tixier (FRA, KTM), 30:04.472; ; 2. David Ciucci (ITA, KTM), +0:10.309; 3. Pascal Rauchenecker (AUT, KTM), +0:17.039; 4. Jordan Lacan (FRA, KTM), +0:23.473; 5. Sullivan Jaulin (FRA, Yamaha), +0:24.033; 6. Yerki January (BEL, TM), +0:25.879; 7. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:31.082; 8. Yohan Lafont (FRA, Yamaha), +0:40.461; 9. Donny Bastemeijer (NED, Suzuki), +0:41.492; 10. Roberts Justs (LAT, Husqvarna), +0:42.684; 11. Stefan Olsen (DEN, Suzuki), +0:44.835; 12. Tom Van Iperen (NEED, Yamaha), +0:45.416; 13. Jeffrey Dewulf (BEL, TM), +1:12.156; 14. Samuele Bernardini (ITA, KTM), +1:13.523; 15. Arnaud Aubin (FRA, Yamaha), +1:18.391; 16. Jesper Jönsson (SWE, Suzuki), +1:20.393; 17. Benoit Paturel (FRA, Yamaha), +1:21.532; 18. Dave Versluis (NED, KTM), +1:29.034; 19. David Ruzzi (ITA, KTM), +1:32.896; 20. Germain Vincenot – March (FRA, Kawasaki), +1:35.983; 22. John Cup (NEED, Yamaha), +1:52.854; 25. Wietse Brackman (BEL, Yamaha), +2:03.529; 27. Nigel Blömer (NED, TM), +2:13.801; 28. Robin Bakens (BEL, Yamaha), +2:16.936; 30. Mathias Plessers (BEL, KTM), +3:30.823; 38. Rene Albers (NED, Yamaha), -5 lap(s);

Series 2: 1. Jordi Tixier (FRA, KTM), 29:59.094; ; 2. Samuel Bernardini (ITA, KTM), +0:18.680; 3. Pascal Rauchenecker (AUT, KTM), +0:26.343; 4. Yohan Lafont (FRA, Yamaha), +0:34.557; 5. Jordan Booker (GBR, KTM), +0:42.247; 6. David Ciucci (ITA, KTM), +0:43.715; 7. Stefan Olsen (DEN, Suzuki), +0:45.578; 8. Sullivan Jaulin (FRA, Yamaha), +0:53.234; 9. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:55.268; 10. Tom Van Iperen (NED, Yamaha), +0:55.777; 11. Roberts Justs (LAT, Husqvarna), +0:56.752; 12. Jeffrey DeWolf (BEL, TM), +0:57.948; 13. Arnaud Aubin (FRA, Yamaha), +1:13.674; 14. Jeremy Chauveau (FRA, Yamaha), +1:23.010; 15. Donny Bastemeijer (NOW, Suzuki), +1:26.589; 16. Benoit Paturel (FRA, Yamaha), +1:34.615; 17. Luke Moroni (ITA, KTM), +1:46.496; 18. Germain Vincenot – March (FRA, Kawasaki), +1:51.580; 19. Jesper Jonsson (SWE, Suzuki), +1:55.661; 20. Ryan Houghton (GBR, KTM), +1:58.349; 23. John Cuppen (NED, Yamaha), +2:19.750; 25. Dave Versluis (NED, KTM), -1 lap(s); 26. Wietse Brackman (BEL, Yamaha), -1 lap(s); 27. Mathias Plessers (BEL, KTM), -1 lap(s); 32. Robin Bakens (BEL, Yamaha), -1 lap(s); 34. Nigel Bloom (DOWN, TM), -1 lap(s); 37. Yerky January (BEL, TM), -13 lap(s);

Final and intermediate standings European Championship 125cc 2-T: 1. Jordi Tixier (FRA, KTM), 50 points; 2. Pascal Rauchenecker (AUT, KTM), 40 p.; 3. David Ciucci (ITA, KTM), 37 p.; 4. Yohan Lafont (FRA, Yamaha), 31 p.; 5. Samuel Bernardini (ITA, KTM), 29 p.; 6. Sullivan Jaulin (FRA, Yamaha), 29 p.; 7. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA, Kawasaki), 26 p.; 8. Stefan Olsen (DEN, Suzuki), 24 p.; 9. Roberts Justs (LAT, Husqvarna), 21 p.; 10. Tom Van Iperen (NED, Yamaha), 20 p.; 11. Donny Bastemeijer (NOW, Suzuki), 18 p.; 12. Jordan Lacan (FRA, KTM), 18 p.; 13. Jeffrey DeWolf (BEL, TM), 17 p.; 14. Jordan Booker (GBR, KTM), 16 p.; 15. January Yerk (BEL, TM), 15 p.; 16. Arnaud Aubin (FRA, Yamaha), 14 p.; 17. Benoit Paturel (FRA, Yamaha), 9 p.; 18. Jeremy Chauveau (FRA, Yamaha), 7 p.; 19. Jesper Jonsson (SWE, Suzuki), 7 p.; 20. Luke Moroni (ITA, KTM), 4 p.; 22. Dave Versluis (NED, KTM), 3 p.; 27. John Cuppen (NED, Yamaha), 0 p.; 29. Wietse Brackman (BEL, Yamaha), 0 p.; 30. Mathias Plessers (BEL, KTM), 0 p.; 35. Robin Bakens (BEL, Yamaha), 0 p..; 37. Nigel Bloom (DOWN, TM), 0 p..; 39. Rene Albers (NED, Yamaha), 0 p.;

Kenny Van Dueren would not enjoy his leading position in the MX2 European Championship for long. The Beringen native crashed this morning in Castelnau-de-Levis during the warm-up and had to give up the rest of the day with a dislocated shoulder. The Slovenian Jernej Irt took the two series victories. Vamo-Suzuki driver Steven Lenoir finished third in the final standings. The young Julien Lieber surprised with a 9th place in the final standings. He did better than big brother Cédric, who finished 17th. Arnaud Wauters managed to score 2 European Championship points, Stijn Blom went home with 1 point. Jens Getteman remained scoreless. Irt is also the new European Championship leader, while Steven Lenoir takes third place. Kenny Van Dueren is now in seventh place in the standings. The European Championship MX2 will now take a 5-week break until May 23. Then the Bulgarian round in Troyan is on the program.

Final standings European Championship MX2 Castelnau de Levis: 1. Jernej Irt (SLO, Husqvarna), 50 points; 2. Andrea Cervellin (ITA, Husqvarna), 44 p.; 3. Steven Lenoir (FRA, Suzuki), 38 p.; 4. Valentine Guillod (SUI, KTM), 35 p.; 5. Pier Filippo Bertuzzo (ITA, KTM), 31 p.; 6. Alain Schäfer (SUI, Honda), 25 p.; 7. Luke Hawkins (GBR, Honda), 24 p.; 8. Dennis Ullrich (GER, Honda), 21 p.; 9. Julien Lieber (BEL, Suzuki), 20 p.; 10. Alexader Eriksson (SWE, KTM), 18 p.; 11. Giacomo Del Segato (ITA, Suzuki), 16 p.; 12. Joan Cross Cross (ESP, Kawasaki), 16 p.; 13. Loic Lepine (FRA, Suzuki), 14 p.; 14. Kevin Gonseth (SUI, Suzuki), 14 p.; 15. Robin Kappel (FRA, KTM), 14 p.; 16. Antonio Rubio (ESP, KTM), 12 p.; 17. Cedric Lieber (BEL, Suzuki), 10 p.; 18. Michael Mercandino (ITA, Honda), 10 p.; 19. Lars Oldekamp (GER, KTM), 9 p.; 20. Eli Takatalo (FIN, Honda), 7 p.; 23. Arnaud Wauters (BEL, KTM), 2 p.; 25. Bloom Stijn (NED, KTM), 1 p.; 26. Jens Getteman (BEL, Honda), 0 p.;

EC MX2 standings after 2 rounds: 1. Jernej Irt (SLO, Husqvarna), 90 points; 2. Andrea Cervellin (ITA, Husqvarna), 60 p.; 3. Steven Lenoir (FRA, Suzuki), 54 p.; 4. Alexader Eriksson (SWE, KTM), 54 p.; 5. Pier Filippo Bertuzzo (ITA, KTM), 51 p.; 6. Lars Oldekamp (GER, KTM), 49 p.; 7. Kenny van Dueren (BEL, KTM), 47 p.; 8. Luke Hawkins (GBR, Honda), 44 p.; 9. Samuel Zeni (ITA, KTM), 37 p.; 10. Giacomo Del Segato (ITA, Suzuki), 36 p..; 17. Jens Getteman (BEL, Honda), 22 p.; 18. Julien Lieber (BEL, Suzuki), 22 p.; 23. Cedric Lieber (BEL, Suzuki), 15 p.; 31. Arnaud Wauters (BEL, KTM), 2 p.; 33.  Steve Bloom (NED, KTM), 1 p.;

Mickael Pichon was the deserved winner of the French MX3 GP in Castelnau de Levis with two series victories. Pichon was flanked on the podium by two Husqvarna riders: Alex Salvini and Christophe Martin. No Lowlanders participated in Castelnau. Carlos Campano remains World Cup leader.

Final standings GP MX3 Castelnau de Levis: 1. Mickael Pichon (FRA, Honda), 50 points; 2. Alex Salvini (ITA, Husqvarna), 40 p.; 3. Christophe Martin (FRA, Husqvarna), 40 p.; 4. Carlos Campano Jiminez (ESP, Yamaha), 40 p.; 5. Matevz Irt (SLO, Husqvarna), 32 p.; 6. Martin Zerava (CZE, Honda), 28 p.; 7. Milko Potisek (FRA, Honda), 25 p.; 8. Tom Makinen (FIN, Honda), 25 p.; 9. Gregory Wicht (SUI, Honda), 25 p.; 10. William Botannelli (FRA, KTM), 22 p.;

MX3 World Championship standings after 2 rounds: 1. Carlos Campano Jiminez (ESP, Yamaha), 90 points; 2. Alex Salvini (ITA, Husqvarna), 84 p.; 3. Matevz Irt (SLO, Husqvarna), 72 p.; 4. Martin Zerava (CZE, Honda), 57 p.; 5. Tommi Makinen (FIN, Honda), 55 p.; 6. Mickael Pichon (FRA, Honda), 50 p.; 7. Victor Dario Arco (ARG, Yamaha), 43 p.; 8. Christophe Martin (FRA, Husqvarna), 40 p.; 9. Luis Correira (POR, Yamaha), 36 p.; 10. Jussi Nikkila (FIN, Yamaha), 36 p.;

Ruling VLM-champion Jelle Grade (intro photo Raceltaten) was allowed Meerhout impress during the first  championship game of the season. The BeTeMo rider easily won both series. Jonathan Banks, 2 in each series^e behind Grade, was by far the best at the Inters MX2. Kevin Cockheyt was the best Inter B.

Inters Series 1: 1. Jelle Grade, 2. Jonathan Banken, 3. Wesley Verheyen, 4. Steven De Beuckelaer, 5. Marco Briers, 6. Peter Iven, 7. Sven Breugelmans, 8. Kenny Janssens, 9. Jurgen Bijnens, 10. Glenn Berghmans

Inters Series 2: 1. Jelle Grade, 2. Jonathan Banken, 3. Kenny Janssens, 4. Peter Iven, 5. Marco Briers, 6. Steven De Beuckelaer, 7. Sven Breugelmans, 8. Wesley Verheyen, 9. Jurgen Bijnens, 10. Ronny Van Hove

Final score Inters MX1/MX3: 1. Jelle Grade, 2. Peter Iven, 3. Steven De Beuckelaer, 4. Kenny Janssens, 5. Sven Breugelmans, 6. Glenn Berghmans, 7. Tom Cuyvers, 8. Sven Scheynen, 9. Guido Stroeckx, 10. Gunther Truyens

Final score Inters MX2: 1. Jonathan Banken, 2. Marco Briers, 3. Wesley Verheyen, 4. Jurgen Bijnens, 5. Ronny Van Hove, 6. Lode Van Vlasselaer, 7. Jimmy Vandeputte, 8. Jelle Verbruggen, 9. Yannick Hannes, 10. Kristof Peeters,

Final score Inters B Open: 1. Kevin Cockheyt, 2. Jurgen Vervloessem, 3. Jimmy Van Thillo, 4. Kevin Van Der Weehe, 5. Bart Baetens

Christophe Descamps is the surprising first leader in the MCLB Inters MX1/MX3 championship. Descamps only had to leave MX2 rider Torpjurn Van Hoe ahead in the first series. Steve Seronval struck back with a series victory in series 2, although that could not prevent “Super Steve” from only 4^e appears after round 1 of the championship. Jurgen Wybo took advantage of a misstep by Van Hoe in series 2 to take the provisional lead in the IntersMX2 championship. Jaimy Deleersnijder was twice the strongest at the Inters B.

Inters Series 1: 1. Torpjurn Van Hoe, 2. Christophe Descamps, 3. David Vantornout, 4. Christof Godrie, 5. Jurgen Wybo, 6. Kenny Dult, 7. Jurgen Paepe, 8. Jaimy Deleersnijder, 9. Bjorn Blauwers, 10. Steve Seronval

Inters Series 2: 1. Steve Seronval, 2. Christof Godrie, 3. Jurgen Wybo, 4. Christophe Descamps, 5. David Vantornout, 6. Jurgen Paepe, 7. Kenny Dult, 8. Steven De Strijcker, 9. Bart Bonnewijn, 10. Eric Siriez

Superfinal: 1. David Vantornout, 2. Christof Godrie, 3. Kenny Dult, 4. Jurgen Paepe, 5. Bart Bonnewijn, 6. Steven De Strijcker, 7. Gregory Demuynck, 8. Nico Godrie, 9. Jelle Van De Walle, 10. Erwin Van Tatenhove

Final score Inters MX1/MX3: 1. Christophe Descamps, 2. Christof Godrie, 3. David Vantornout, 4. Steve Seronval, 5. Jurgen Paepe, 6. Bart Bonnewijn, 7. Gregory Demuynck, 8. Stef Vandaele, 9. Steven De Strijcker, 10. Erwin Van Tatenhove

Internationals MX2: 1. Jurgen Wybo, 2. Kenny Dult, 3. Bjorn Blauwers, 4. Eric Siriez, 5. Christophe Hempte, 6. Torpjurn Van Hoe, 7. Steven De Beule

Internationals B Open: 1. Jaimy Deleersnijder, 2. Junior Decouter, 3. Jens Bleyaert, 4. Jelle Van De Walle, 5. Neal Deconinck, 6. Kim De Cock, 7. Michael Dekeyser, 8. Ewout Meyers, 9. Pieter Swertvaegher, 10 Dennis Van Hul

David Segers achieved a double in Genk during the opening match of the VMCF-Inters championship. Dennis Dierckx and David Cools were allowed on stage. At the Inters MX2 it is Mark Boat the first championship leader. The victory at the Inters B went to Glenn Lambaerts for the surprisingly strong Joeri Van Malderen.

Inters Series 1: 1. David Segers, 2. Dennis Dierckx, 3. David Cools, 4. Aigars Bobkovs, 5. Tom De Belder, 6. Tom Schepmans, 7. Mike Gilot, 8. Mark Boot, 9. Jens Poppe, 10. Angelo Picoto

Inters Series 2: 1. David Segers, 2. Dennis Dierckx, 3. David Cools, 4. Mark Boot, 5. Aigars Bobkovs, 6. Eric Foguenne, 7. Vincent Collet, 8. Mike Gilot, 9. Jens Poppe, 10. Tom Schepmans .

Final score Inters MX1: 1. David Segers, 2. Dennis Dierckx, 3. David Cools, 4. Aigars Bobkovs, 5. Tom Schepmans, 6. Tom De Belder, 7. David De Merlier, 8. Sven Adams, 9. Guillaume Decendre, 10. Marco Marco

Final score Inters MX2: 1. Mark Boot, 2. Mike Gilot, 3. Jens Poppe, 4. Vincent Collet, 5. David Foguenne, 6. Damon Goyvaerts, 7. Frédéric Weigert, 8. Eric Foguenne, 9. Kris Fleerackers, 10. Angelo Picoto

Final score Inters B: 1. Glenn Lambaerts, 2. Joery Van Malderen, 3. Junior Slegers, 4. Vincent Foucart, 5. Stany De Bruyne, 6. Kevin Schellens, 7 David Van Achter, 8. Niels Peeters, 9. Ludovic Brisme, 10. Gaëtan Van Den Bossche

Credit photos: CDS, Vamo, Plan-B, Ronnysfoto.nl