What is the flag for MXGP Sint Anthonis?
As you know, we have been preparing since the end of 2017 to organize an MXGP near the Bergen in Wanroij. The idea arose from the great achievements that our fellow villager Jeffrey Herlings achieved in the world championship, but also the rich history of Motocross in 'Sint Tunnis', or the famous Motocross of the Aces.
As you know, we have been preparing since the end of 2017 to organize an MXGP near the Bergen in Wanroij. The idea arose from the great achievements that our fellow villager Jeffrey Herlings achieved in the world championship, but also the rich history of Motocross in Sint Tunnis, or the famous Motocross of the Aces.
Initially we had very positive cooperation from the municipality of Sint Anthonis and the focus was already on the year 2019, with the understanding that two MXGPs and one Motocross des Nations would take place in our little country, the Netherlands. After the municipal elections in March 2018, it quickly became clear to us that the attitude of the municipality was changing, we were dealing with other contact persons within the council and the financial compensation that had been verbally promised as a precaution had been canceled.
This put us in a difficult position and there were a number of reasons for this. We were forced by the owner of the Bergen, with whom we have good relations, to only organize in September of the year. And since the MXGP of Assen was always on the calendar in September, it became very difficult for us in combination with the uncertain financial position of the foundation.
Now there has been a turnaround since September 2019, the organization of the MXGP in Assen announces that it does not want to organize a race for the Motocross World Championship for 2020 and that 2021 is also uncertain. This offers us better opportunities and in September 2019 contacts were made with five “experts” in the field of motor sports to join forces with the foundation and achieve the ultimate goal. We met with this expert group just before Christmas and the first steps and responsibilities were laid down.
We are preparing to apply for the environmental and event permit soon. This requires an enormous challenge and we expect that the much-needed approval will take at least six months.
Just before the summer holidays of 2020, we hope to have our financial position in order and to be able to seriously represent ourselves at Youthstream and acquire a suitable date on the MXGP calendar for the year 2021 to 2023.
We will keep you informed if we have more news, it will be an exciting period (what are other organizers doing?) and it is now make or break.
If, after this first newsletter, there are more people interested in registering as a volunteer, please send an email to info@mxgp-sintanthonis.com
Yours faithfully,
Marcel Hermans
Jeroen Verhoeven
Jan Kempen
Posted: Steven van Kempen/KEMCO
Photo: Ray Archer
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