World top to Axel for the first Dutch Masters of Motocross
The Dutch Masters of Motocross 16 starts in Axel on March 17 and 2019! The world's top is well represented. This makes the series one of the strongest motocross competitions in the world again this year. With a new competition format, a fanatical organization and a large prize pool, it promises to be a spectacle!
Reigning MXGP world champion Jeffrey Herlings cannot participate due to a foot injury. A shame, but this also means that the battle for the title is completely open. Many MXGP top riders switched to other teams for this season. This early in the season makes the matches even more exciting.
The Netherlands is well represented in Axel thanks to men like Glenn Coldenhoff on the Standing Construct KTM, Brian Bogers on the HRC factory Honda, 'rising star' Kay de Wolf on the factory Husqvarna 125cc and Davy Pootjes on the 250cc Diga Procross Husqvarna.
'Mini GP': World top riders at the start
The other big names on the list of participants of the Dutch Masters of Motocross 2019 are also impressive. The first round will again be a true 'mini Grand Prix' of top drivers in all classes. Max Anstie, Gautier Paulin, Arnoud Tonus, Romain Febvre, Calvin Vlaanderen, Henry Jacobi, Adam Sterry, Jago Geerts (2018 250cc class winner), Thomas Kjer Olsen and so on!
And what about Nancy van de Ven! The multiple women's vice world champion is very fast and Axel is her home track. That promises something in a starting field full of men in the 250cc.
Young talent
In 2019, a large number of young guests will switch to a heavier motorcycle. Always interesting to see how the boys do it with a completely different engine than they are used to. For example, Liam Everts (indeed 'the son of'), Kay Karssemakers and Kay de Wolf are switching to a 125cc machine. Also in the 250cc we see Raivo Dankers, Raf Meeuwissen and Rick Elzinga on their brand new machines for the first time.
New competition format
During previous editions, riders qualified for the Dutch Masters via the Open Dutch Championships. In some cases this caused some confusion or was not entirely fair. That is why the KNMV is now introducing a similar concept for the race in Axel as in the MXGP. The riders must prove themselves during qualifying on Saturday and finish among the forty (250cc and 500cc) or fifty (85cc and 125cc) fastest. Only then will they qualify for the competition day. This means more action and a fairer starting field! The world's best are already assured of a place behind the starting gate.
At the second competition in Oss (April 14) and the third competition in Rhenen (May 30, Ascension Day), the best ten riders from the DMoMX standings and the best forty riders from the ONK Motocross have qualified. The top forty in the DMoMX standings in each class are invited to the final during the Zwarte Cross (19 and 21 July).
Participant lists
More than 280 national and international riders will appear at the start in Axel on Saturday, divided into four classes. Do you want to know which other MXGP heroes, national toppers and promising talents are? Check the participant lists!
Participant list 85 tsp
Participant list 125 tsp
Participant list 250 tsp
Participant list 500 tsp
Action in Axel
The first round of Dutch Masters of Motocross 2019 starts on Saturday, March 16 in Axel with the qualifications at 13:00 PM. The training sessions start at 17:9 am on Sunday, March 00, and the matches at 11:30 am. The entire timetable is here.
Entrance fees:
Adults: 20 euros
Youth 12 to 17 years: 10 euros
Weekend ticket Adults: 25 euros
Weekend ticket for youth 12 to 12 years: XNUMX euros
Youth up to 11 years: free
Location RES Axel:
Lageweg 4
4571 NA Axel
Posted: Steven van Kempen/KEMCO
Photo: Bart Amsing
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