MXGP will bring a brand trophy in 2016
The MXGP will organize a new competition in the 2016 post-season. On October 8, the best motocross riders in the world per brand will be at the start of a kind of brand trophy. The format will be similar to that of the Motocross des Nations, but instead of countries, brands will now compete for honors. And not just for the honor, but also for the money.
For example, Luongo has admitted that they will provide a prize pool for both the drivers and the brands. The brands will be allowed to send a team with 1 MXGP pilot, 1 MX2 pilot and 1 Open class pilot, just like in the cross of nations. However, the riders will have to compete not 2 times, but 3 times, as there will be 3 heats where all 3 teammates will compete against the competition. In addition, the entire event will be shown like the MXGPs and enjoy worldwide coverage. And where does this whole show take place? That will be in the epic stadium of Schalke 04, the Veltins Arena. An indoor stadium that can accommodate no fewer than 78.000 spectators.
Without a doubt, there will be a lot of talk both before and after about this event organized by the FIM, Youthstream, ADAC and DMSB. But one thing is clear, with such an infrastructure, Giuseppe Luongo sees things big!
Text: Frederik Van Eeckhoven
Photo: Euroband.nl
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