Plea for the upgrade of the Radson Trophy
What we want to see improved next season, or rather now, is a (re)upgrade of the Radson Trophy MX2. It is bad enough that guys like Jeremy Van Horebeek and Nick Triest in Belgium do not want to ride in their own familiar MX2 class, but the fact that that class is also treated stepmotherly by the organizers certainly does not help matters.
For example, the second series of the Radson Trophy MX2 in Mons was originally only going to take place over 15 minutes + 1 lap. Incomprehensible, of course, and especially for a championship that should be of the highest national level. Fortunately it didn't come to that and the second series was also held over 20 minutes + 1 lap.
However, the Radson Trophy boys have to do without too many frills. No stage ceremony for them in front of a large audience. No, they were only honored in Mons around seven o'clock, even though their last round took place just before the final of the Lotto Trophy. It is certainly a mystery to me why the laureates of a Radson Trophy cannot/should not be honored just before or just after those of the Lotto Trophy (delete as appropriate). Moreover, the Youngsters remain deprived of TV coverage. Ok, they are not the biggest names, but the spectacle is often top notch. By the way, 5 minutes of attention to the Radson Trophy would not be out of place in a 25-minute summary of a BC rounds. Short round-up of series 1, short round-up series 2, podium ceremony (with Monster Girls, etc) and an interview with the winner or top 3. That certainly doesn't seem like too much to ask.
The Radson Trophy could also be tinkered with in terms of sport. You only have to look at the results of the European Championship MX2 in Valkenswaard to realize that we did quite poorly with the largest delegation. A number of Belgians did not even get to the start of the qualifying heats on Sunday. They were allowed to pack after the qualifying training. Only Jens Getteman and Kevin Fors turned out to be able to score points on a course that should actually suit the Belgians. A sign on the wall that should not be ignored.
If the BMB and its clubs want to reap the benefits of the international successes of Belgian riders in the future, they must urgently consider the so-called “youth championships.” It is clear that the upcoming youth do not get enough driving time. A less extensive program during the Belgian MX Championship races seems obvious. But then they will probably have to collaborate with other motocross federations... To be continued, undoubtedly.
JBS
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