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Record Breaking 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series Signs Off in Czech Republic with Timoteï Cez Crowned Champion!

04.08.2022 News

LOKET (Czech Republic) 17 July 2022 – Young Frenchman Timoteï Cez has today been crowned the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series winner in the Czech Republic after completing a remarkable season in which he claimed victory at three of the five rounds held aboard his KTM SX-E 5. Great Britain’s Austin Edwards, victor of the penultimate round at the Loket circuit placed second, with Austria’s Elias Eder claiming the series bronze medal.

With the final round broadcast live for free on MXGP-TV.com, viewers from around the world were treated to history being made as a record line-up of 40 young racers filled the start gate and competed on a full length MXGP circuit for the very first time. Attracting riders from 16 nationalities including Cambeul Du preez from South Africa, and with the top two riders ahead of the trip to Loket separated by a single point, the atmosphere at the series finale was electric.

Coming into round four, Great Britain’s Cameron Berry held a slender one-point advantage over Timoteï Cez. Frustratingly for Berry, a challenging day of racing at the penultimate round saw the Brit place 12th overall as Cez delivered a commanding double victory and would enter the final round with a substantial 29-point lead. Completing the overall podium was GASGAS MC-E 5 mounted John Slade in second, with the super-consistent Logan Liberal Rodas in third.

Needing to score just 22 points at the fifth and final round to secure the title, Cez just missed out on claiming series victory with a race to spare as he came home fifth in moto one. The race win went to Austin Edwards who secured his first race triumph of the season with a comfortable lead over Elias Eder in second. Logan Liberal Rodas rounded out the podium in third.

Signing off the season with a true champion’s performance, Cez charged to his sixth race win of the year and with it, became the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series winner. Edwards was just two seconds adrift at the finish line in second, claiming overall victory on the day and second in the series, with Logan Liberal Rodas once again placing third for third overall. Elias Eder secured third in the final standings.

With the European Junior e-Motocross Series going from strength to strength throughout 2022 and gaining in popularity with every passing round, the second edition of the series was undoubtedly another huge success. With the season now complete, all races from the 2022 series are now available to stream for free on MXGP-TV.com with a simple sign-up required to access all of this year’s exciting racing action.

Timoteï Cez – 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series Winner: “I can’t believe it! It’s amazing to win this series and it’s been so much fun. It was close coming into the final weekend but by winning both races on Saturday, that took some of the pressure off for Sunday. Racing on a full MXGP track this weekend was so cool and I really like hardpack tracks so I really enjoyed it. Thanks to my parents and sponsors. It has been a great year and I’m so happy to have won.

David Luongo, Infront Moto Racing CEO: “We are very proud on how the second season of the Junior e-Motocross series went. The participation of riders has been great especially during the last two rounds in Czech Republic where they could enjoy the full MXGP Track in front of thousands of fans cheering for them. For the very first time the series was also aired on MXGP-TV and for us it was a great pleasure to have the Junior e-Motocross riders LIVE on our platform as today they could really feel the same experience as the MXGP riders. I want to thank KTM AG for their collaboration”.

Federico Valentini – Vice President Global Motorcycle Marketing: “With the second edition of the European Junior e-Motocross Series now complete, we can look back on what has been another successful season. It has been a really exciting project from the very beginning and now that we have completed year two, there is a clear sense of positivity surrounding this series. The level of interest in what we’ve created has been building with each passing round and we have seen more and more riders enter, with a full line-up of 40 riders competing at the final two rounds. What we have delivered this season has been incredible, especially with the fourth and fifth rounds taking place on a full MXGP circuit for the very first time. This fact alone shows just how capable and developed these e-powered motorcycles are. Another first this season was that the final round was shown live on MXGP-TV for free, taking the series into the homes of a truly global audience and showcasing e-powered motorsports in such a positive way. Together with Infront Moto Racing we have created this series and the future of motocross looks very promising with our shared passion and vision. Finally, I must congratulate Timoteï Cez on his success. The competition this season was really close and he rode with style and composure beyond his years. I would like to thank each and every rider who competed this season, as well as their supportive families, who have given everyone a glimpse into the future of motorsports.”

MXE – Race 1 – Top 10 Classification: 1. Austin Edwards (GBR, KTM), 8:48.478; 2. Elias Eder (AUT, KTM), +0:22.219; 3. Logan Liberal Rodas (ESP, KTM), +0:23.543; 4. John Slade (GBR, GASGAS), +0:24.263; 5. Timoteï Cez (FRA, KTM), +0:31.826; 6. Cameron Berry (GBR, KTM), +0:35.833; 7. Eddi Haustein (GER, KTM), +0:55.319; 8. Adan Quesada (ESP, KTM), +1:01.524; 9. Ares Gil (ESP, Husqvarna), +1:10.165; 10. Riccardo Galia (ITA, GASGAS), +1:13.480;

MXE – Race 2 – Top 10 Classification: 1. Timoteï Cez (FRA, KTM), 8:46.947; 2. Austin Edwards (GBR, KTM), +0:02.877; 3. Logan Liberal Rodas (ESP, KTM), +0:10.629; 4. Elias Eder (AUT, KTM), +0:14.463; 5. John Slade (GBR, GASGAS), +0:29.335; 6. Riccardo Galia (ITA, GASGAS), +0:32.522; 7. Cameron Berry (GBR, KTM), +0:46.540; 8. Alejandto Mellado Palomino (ESP, KTM), +0:52.545; 9. Tao Corretel (BEL, GASGAS), +0:55.904; 10. Eddi Haustein (GER, KTM), +0:57.714;

MXE – Overall Top 10 Classification: 1. Austin Edwards (GBR, KTM), 47 points; 2. Timoteï Cez (FRA, KTM), 41 p.; 3. Logan Liberal Rodas (ESP, KTM), 40 p.; 4. Elias Eder (AUT, KTM), 40 p.; 5. John Slade (GBR, GAS), 34 p.; 6. Cameron Berry (GBR, KTM), 29 p.; 7. Riccardo Galia (ITA, GAS), 26 p.; 8. Eddi Haustein (GER, KTM), 25 p.; 9. Ares Gil (ESP, HUS), 22 p.; 10. Alejandto Mellado Palomino (ESP, KTM), 19 p.;

MXE – Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Timoteï Cez (FRA, KTM), 210 points; 2. Austin Edwards (GBR, KTM), 187 p.; 3. Elias Eder (AUT, KTM), 173 p.; 4. Logan Liberal Rodas (ESP, KTM), 170 p.; 5. Cameron Berry (GBR, KTM), 169 p.; 6. Adan Quesada (ESP, KTM), 124 p.; 7. Riccardo Galia (ITA, GAS), 124 p.; 8. Ares Gil (ESP, HUS), 107 p.; 9. Alejandto Mellado Palomino (ESP, KTM), 101 p.; 10. Tao Corretel (BEL, GAS), 85 p.;

MXE – Manufacturers Classification: 1. KTM, 250 points; 2. GASGAS, 149 p.; 3. Husqvarna, 135 p.

Record Number of Riders Line Up for Round Three of the European Junior e-Motocross Series

20.06.2022 News news-2022

Gaining in popularity with every passing round, the third stop of the European Junior e-Motocross Series attracted a record line-up or 35 riders from 13 countries. The strong entry delivered close racing throughout both races around the Teutschenthal circuit in Germany with the overall victory secured by young French racer Timoteï Cez. Joining Cez on the rostrum were a pair of British racers, Austin Edwards in second with Cameron Berry in third.

Racing to victory at round one of the European Junior e-Motocross Series just two weeks ago in Spain, Timoteï Cez endured a tough second round at home in France to place seventh overall. Eager to put his title aspirations back on track in Germany the youngster was flawless all weekend. Posting the fastest time in qualifying, he then stormed to victory in both races to secure his second overall win of the series.

In the opening race, Cez lead from start to finish aboard his KTM SX-E 5 while an intense battle for the remaining spots on the podium unfolded behind him. Round two overall runner-up Austin Edwards was on the move throughout the seven minute plus one lap race, advancing from fourth on lap one to make the pass for the runner-up position on the final lap. Spaniard Logan Liberal Rodas chased Edwards across finish line for third with current series leader, Berry, who crashed twice, in sixth.

Race two saw Cez once again show his competition the fast way around the hardpack circuit, claiming another impressive victory and securing maximum points. Capitalising on their strong starts, Berry, Austria’s Elias Eder, and Edwards quickly found themselves in a race-long fight for a place on the podium. It was Berry who would come out on top of the tussle to finish as runner-up, with Eder third and Edwards fourth. At the finish line, the trio were separated by just three seconds in what was a truly dramatic end to the second race in Germany.

At the conclusion of an exciting third round, Berry retains the European Junior e-Motocross Series lead by just a single point over Cez, while the super-consistent Edwards advances to third. Now, with only two rounds to go and 100 points still up for grabs, the series will conclude with a double header event at the MXGP of Czech Republic on July 16-17.

Timoteï Cez: “My weekend went really well here in Germany. I must thank my parents and all of my sponsors. It was just a perfect weekend for me. I had good starts in both races, which helped a lot, and I love this kind of track with it being hardpack and all the beautiful ruts. It’s great to win again and I’m excited for the final two rounds next month.”

Cameron Berry: “The first moto wasn’t so good as I crashed twice but I was able to finish sixth and score some good points. Race two was much better for me by finishing second and I wasn’t too far from the leader, so I was much happier with that one. I’m in a good position with the series lead going into the final two rounds so I’m happy and excited for the trip to Loket.”

Results – 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series – Round Three, Germany

Overall Classification

1. Timoteï Cez (KTM) 50 pts

2. Austin Edwards (KTM) 40

3. Cameron Berry (KTM) 37

Race One

1. Timoteï Cez (KTM)

British Riders Shine in France at Challenging European Junior e-Motocross Series Round Two

07.06.2022 News news-2022

ERNEE (France) – 5 June 2022 – The 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series continued in France this weekend where British racer Cameron Berry claimed a hard-fought overall victory at round two. Mastering the muddy conditions in race one to take his first win of the season, the KTM SX-E 5 rider, who was celebrating his birthday in France, placed fourth in race two to secure the top spot on the podium and move into the series lead. Joining Berry on the rostrum was fellow Brit Austin Edwards together with French rider Noé Methais in third.


Taking place at the historical hillside circuit of Ernée in north-west France, round two of the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series tested the ability of each young rider and their e-powered machinery. Adding to the challenge of the iconic track were the weather conditions on Saturday, which postponed race one until Sunday morning, with race two taking place in the afternoon in front of the largest crowd to ever witness the pioneering series.

Shortly after the gate dropped for race one, a battle at the front quickly emerged between home favourite Noé Methais and battling Brits Cameron Berry and Austin Edwards. Leading the way for three laps, Methais would ultimately finish third in the race as Berry and Edwards advanced on the final lap with Cameron going on to claim victory from Austin. Last weekend’s overall winner, France’s Timoteï Cez, would place 19th aboard his KTM.


Race two was all about the top three overall from round one in Spain. From the start, Austria’s Elias Eder was never headed throughout the seven-minute-plus-one-lap race as he charged to a well-deserved win for his second victory this season. Early series leader, Timoteï Cez, would place second ahead of Spain’s Logan Liberal Rodas in third, who was chased across the finish line by race one winner Berry, in fourth.


After two rounds of European Junior e-Motocross Series action, it’s round two winner Berry who now leads the series with a healthy 14-point margin. Behind the Brit, the next five riders are separated by just eight points and led by round one winner, Cez, in second, with Eder just one point adrift in third.


The 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series continues with round three next weekend in Germany on June 11-12.


Cameron Berry: “It feels really good to win here in France and to be leading the series now is amazing! The first race was really muddy and difficult, but I still enjoyed it and winning that one was awesome. The second race was good too. I’m really happy with today and I’m looking forward to Germany next weekend.”


MXE – Race 1 – Top 10 Classification: 1. Cameron Berry (GBR, KTM), 9:34.742; 2. Austin Edwards (GBR, KTM), +0:36.489; 3. Noé Methais (FRA, KTM), +1:12.791; 4. Jules Ginestet (FRA, KTM), +1:42.507; 5. Timo Scharinger (AUT, Husqvarna), +2:02.803; 6. Adan Quesada (ESP, KTM), +2:06.958; 7. Tao Corretel (BEL, GASGAS), -1 lap(s); 8. Richard Monzer (GER, KTM), -1 lap(s); 9. Ares Gil (ESP, Husqvarna), -1 lap(s); 10. Elicia Kullman (SWE, Husqvarna), -1 lap(s);


MXE – Race 2 – Top 10 Classification: 1. Elias Eder (AUT, KTM), 9:42.674; 2. Timoteï Cez (FRA, KTM), +0:06.952; 3. Logan Liberal Rodas (ESP, KTM), +0:08.618; 4. Cameron Berry (GBR, KTM), +0:14.763; 5. Austin Edwards (GBR, KTM), +0:18.160; 6. Adan Quesada (ESP, KTM), +0:27.188; 7. Riccardo Galia (ITA, GASGAS), +0:56.343; 8. Ares Gil (ESP, Husqvarna), +0:59.255; 9. Conrad Pinchon (FRA, KTM), +1:11.945; 10. Noé Methais (FRA, KTM), +1:13.889;


MXE – Overall Top 10 Classification: 1. Cameron Berry (GBR, KTM), 43 points; 2. Austin Edwards (GBR, KTM), 38 p.; 3. Noé Methais (FRA, KTM), 31 p.; 4. Adan Quesada (ESP, KTM), 30 p.; 5. Elias Eder (AUT, KTM), 25 p.; 6. Ares Gil (ESP, HUS), 25 p.; 7. Timoteï Cez (FRA, KTM), 24 p.; 8. Riccardo Galia (ITA, GAS), 24 p.; 9. Tao Corretel (BEL, GAS), 24 p.; 10. Richard Monzer (GER, KTM), 22 p.;


MXE – Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Cameron Berry (GBR, KTM), 83 points; 2. Timoteï Cez (FRA, KTM), 69 p.; 3. Elias Eder (AUT, KTM), 68 p.; 4. Austin Edwards (GBR, KTM), 68 p.; 5. Logan Liberal Rodas (ESP, KTM), 62 p.; 6. Adan Quesada (ESP, KTM), 61 p.; 7. Riccardo Galia (ITA, GAS), 46 p.; 8. Timo Scharinger (AUT, HUS), 44 p.; 9. Ares Gil (ESP, HUS), 44 p.; 10. Alejandto Mellado Palomino (ESP, KTM), 41 p.;


MXE – Manufacturers Classification: 1. KTM, 100 points; 2. Husqvarna, 57 p.; 3. GASGAS, 50 p.;

Timoteï Cez Wins Round One of the 2022 Junior e-Motocross Series

01.06.2022 News news-2022

ntu-Xanadù – ARROYOMOLINOS (Spain) 29 May 2022 – Young French rider Timoteï Cez has emerged victorious at the opening round of the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series in Spain. Racing to victory under the Spanish sunshine in race one, the KTM SX-E 5 mounted rider claimed third in race two to secure overall victory. Rounding out an all KTM overall podium were Austria’s Elias Eder in second, with Logan Liberal Rodas, racing in front of an enthusiastic home crowd, placing third.

The spectacular intu Xanadú circuit in Spain was the beautiful setting for round one of the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series. After an early qualifying session on Saturday morning to determine gate pick for both races, the strong line-up of excited young riders took to the start line later in the day for the highly anticipated opening race of the season.

After the gate dropped in race one, second-fastest qualifier Timoteï Cez led every lap to deliver an impressive start to finish victory. Challenging him for the lead throughout the seven-minute-plus-one-lap race was Great Britain’s Cameron Berry (KTM) who crossed the finish line just under one second behind the Frenchman for second. Berry was closely followed home by Spain’s Logan Liberal Rodas in third with the fastest qualifier, Elias Eder, fourth.

Fast starting Berry led the opening lap of the second race before Eder made the pass for the lead on lap two. From there, the Austrian then fended off multiple challenges from Liberal Rodas, who moved past Berry on lap two, throughout the remainder of the race to secure victory with the Spaniard just two seconds adrift at the finish. Race one winner, Cez, set the fastest lap of the race on his way to securing third and with it claimed overall victory ahead of Eder with Liberal Rodas in third.

On top of what was an exciting first round of racing that saw all competitors race on the same, but mildly revised circuit as the MXGP riders, round one was full of experiences for all involved. A track walk on Friday with Joel Smets (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager) and MXGP rider Mattia Guadagnini (Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing) made for an exciting and educational start to the weekend. The young riders also enjoyed a tour of the MXGP paddock with exclusive access to the factory racing teams of KTM, Husqvarna, and GASGAS where they met all their racing heroes.

The five-round 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series continues next weekend at the Monster Energy MXGP of France on June 4-5.

Timoteï Cez: “My weekend in Spain was really good! I’m really proud of what I have achieved this weekend and for the next round I will have the red plate so my bike will look super cool! There was such a big crowd here and it was so much fun racing in front of them. This race was such a cool experience and I can’t wait for the rest of the races. I have to thank my parents and sponsors for getting me here and the goal for the rest of the season is to keep hold of the red plate.”

MXE – Race 1 – Top 10 Classification: 1. Timoteï Cez (FRA, KTM), 9:42.611; 2. Cameron Berry (GBR, KTM), +0:00.707; 3. Logan Liberal Rodas (ESP, KTM), +0:01.525; 4. Elias Eder (AUT, KTM), +0:10.067; 5. Austin Edwards (GBR, KTM), +0:11.338; 6. Adan Quesada (ESP, KTM), +0:19.720; 7. Alejandto Mellado Palomino (ESP, KTM), +0:22.313; 8. Timo Scharinger (AUT, Husqvarna), +0:52.645; 9. Oscar Martinez Carbonell (ESP, Husqvarna), +0:53.927; 10. Diego Oliveros Alonso (ESP, Husqvarna), +0:56.546;

MXE – Race 2 – Top 10 Classification: 1. Elias Eder (AUT, KTM), 9:15.169; 2. Logan Liberal Rodas (ESP, KTM), +0:02.005; 3. Timoteï Cez (FRA, KTM), +0:09.065; 4. Cameron Berry (GBR, KTM), +0:18.181; 5. Adan Quesada (ESP, KTM), +0:19.764; 6. Oscar Martinez Carbonell (ESP, Husqvarna), +0:21.054; 7. Austin Edwards (GBR, KTM), +0:23.637; 8. Alejandto Mellado Palomino (ESP, KTM), +0:40.345; 9. Riccardo Galia (ITA, GASGAS), +0:41.116; 10. Ares Gil (ESP, Husqvarna), +0:41.484;

MXE – Overall Top 10 Classification: 1. Timoteï Cez (FRA, KTM), 45 points; 2. Elias Eder (AUT, KTM), 43 p.; 3. Logan Liberal Rodas (ESP, KTM), 42 p.; 4. Cameron Berry (GBR, KTM), 40 p.; 5. Adan Quesada (ESP, KTM), 31 p.; 6. Austin Edwards (GBR, KTM), 30 p.; 7. Oscar Martinez Carbonell (ESP, HUS), 27 p.; 8. Alejandto Mellado Palomino (ESP, KTM), 27 p.; 9. Riccardo Galia (ITA, GAS), 22 p.; 10. Timo Scharinger (AUT, HUS), 22 p.;

MXE – Series Top 10 Classification: 1. Timoteï Cez (FRA, KTM), 45 points; 2. Elias Eder (AUT, KTM), 43 p.; 3. Logan Liberal Rodas (ESP, KTM), 42 p.; 4. Cameron Berry (GBR, KTM), 40 p.; 5. Adan Quesada (ESP, KTM), 31 p.; 6. Austin Edwards (GBR, KTM), 30 p.; 7. Oscar Martinez Carbonell (ESP, HUS), 27 p.; 8. Alejandto Mellado Palomino (ESP, KTM), 27 p.; 9. Riccardo Galia (ITA, GAS), 22 p.; 10. Timo Scharinger (AUT, HUS), 22 p.;

MXE – Manufacturers Classification: 1. KTM, 50 points; 2. Husqvarna, 28 p.; 3. GASGAS, 22 p.;

Registrations for the 2022 European Junior E-Motocross Series nears full capacity

09.05.2022 News news-2022

CHAMPIONS OF TOMORROW URGED TO SIGN-UP SOON TO CONFIRM THEIR PLACE.

Registrations for the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series are now close to reaching full capacity and interested riders and parents are encouraged to enter soon to secure their place. In recent weeks, a surge of entries has been received and with round one just four weeks away, spots on the 40-rider start line have become very limited. Visit www.junioremotocross.com to sign-up.

Returning for a second season after the successful partnership between Husqvarna Motorcycles and Infront Moto Racing brought the capabilities of e-mobility to a global audience in 2021, the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series looks set to be even more popular.

Open to all riders aged 6-8 years old as of January 1, 2022, one of the most unique aspects of the series is that it runs alongside the MXGP World Championship. Young racers will have the exclusive opportunity to compete on the same circuits as their motocross heroes, and also enjoy a similar schedule at each round with a timed qualifying session followed by two points-paying races.

Taking place through the summer months, the European Junior e-Motocross Series begins at the MXGP of Spain on May 28-29. The next two rounds follow in quick succession with a visit to France one week later, then Germany the following weekend. The MXGP of Czech Republic on July 16-17 hosts a season-ending, double-header event where the champion will be crowned.

For every rider competing on the EE 5 machine, they will receive a selection of Husqvarna Motorcycles merchandise and accessories with the eventual European Junior e-Motocross Series Champion securing an exclusive prize – a trip for the winner and one guest to the FIM Motocross of Nations in September.

For additional information on the series and to secure one of the remaining places on the start line, please visit – www.junioremotocross.com

Highlights from the inaugural series can be found here.

Calendar – 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series

Round 1: 28-29 May MXGP of Spain – intu Xanadú – Arroyomolinos

Round 2: 4-5 June MXGP of France – Ernée

Round 3: 11-12 June MXGP of Germany – Teutschenthal

Round 4: 16 July MXGP of Czech Republic – Loket

Round 5: 17 July MXGP of Czech Republic – Loket

Infront Moto Racing and KTM AG are pleased to open registrations for the 2022 European Junior E-Motocross Series

09.05.2022 News news-2022

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 24 March 2022 – Returning for a second season after a highly positive maiden campaign in 2021, rider registrations for the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series – co-created successfully between Infront Moto Racing and  KTM AG – are now officially open. With all 40 places on the gate expected to sell out fast, parents and guardians of interested riders are encouraged to sign up now to secure a place on the start line for what’s set to be another exciting year of e-powered motorsport.

Unified by a shared mission to develop talented young racers, KTM AG and Infront Moto Racing joined forces just under 12 months ago to create the European Junior e-Motocross Series. The all-electric racing series proved to be incredibly popular in 2021 and for 2022 will once again be played out over five rounds alongside selected FIM Motocross World Championship events.

Beginning on May 29 at the MXGP of Spain, the European Junior e-Motocross Series will visit France and Germany, before drawing to a close with a two-day event at the MXGP of Czech Republic over the weekend of July 16-17. Retaining a proven race format, all 40 riders competing in the European Junior e-Motocross Series will take on a timed qualifying session to determine gate pick, followed by two races. At the conclusion of each round the top three riders overall will then climb onto the podium to celebrate their success.

To enter the series, all riders must be aged between 6-8 years old (age taken on January 1, 2022) and ride an electric-powered KTM SX-E 5, GASGAS MC-E 5 or Husqvarna EE 5, committing to racing at a minimum of three rounds. Successful entrants will then receive a special entry package consisting of branded merchandise dependant on the bike they own. For the eventual 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series champion, an exclusive prize is on offer – a trip for two to the USA to attend the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations on September 25.

David Luongo, Infront Moto Racing CEO: “The partnership that was formed last year between Infront Moto Racing and KTM AG to create the European Junior e-Motocross Series has been really positive. We have received such enthusiastic feedback from the riders and their families, which has made all the hard work behind the scenes worthwhile. It’s a really exciting series that not only allows young riders the chance to compete alongside MXGP, but it allows the manufacturers, KTM, Husqvarna Motorcycles, and GASGAS, to gain valuable information on their bikes being raced in a competitive environment. E-powered motorsport is evolving all the time and for Infront Moto Racing, it’s an important step to have this series running alongside the FIM Motocross World Championship.”

Florian Burguet, Vice President KTM Global Marketing: “The European Junior e-Motocross Series returns for 2022 and marks another exciting and positive step towards the future. For KTM AG and its brands, the introduction of this series, which was created alongside Infront Moto Racing last year, was a pivotal moment for all involved. It’s incredibly important because we can showcase the latest developments in e-powered technologies to a worldwide audience thanks to each round taking place alongside MXGP. As the global leader in the offroad market, we understand the importance of introducing younger racers into the sport of motocross and the European Junior e-Motocross Series is the perfect place for them to begin their racing careers.”

To discover everything there is to know about the European Junior e-Motocross Series and to secure a place on the start line, please visit – www.junioremotocross.com

Scharinger earns the #1 plate for the European Junior E-Motocross inaugural edition

27.10.2021 News news-2021

intu-Xanadù – ARROYOMOLINOS (Spain) 17 October – Having got to grips with the demands and characteristics of intu-Xanadú Arroyomolinos the previous day for round four, the 25 youngsters contesting the final round of the series were back making laps around a special section of the MXGP layout for their last spin of the season.

Hot sunshine beat down on the venue that was packed full of fans and spectators. The junior e-motocrossers loaded the gate with KTM SX-E 5, Husqvarna Motorcycles EE 5 and the GASGAS MC-E 5 electric machinery and the competition between Tobias Scharinger, Spaniard Eleu Jose and Austrian Elias Eder was particularly close.

In the first race of the day Scharinger, riding a Husqvarna Motorcycles EE 5, was able to defeat French junior Timotei Cez by more than three seconds. Jordan Cadenel was 3rd after the initial 7 minutes and 1 lap chase. In the afternoon and through deeper and bumpier ruts, Austria’s Scharinger had his hands full with rapid Spanish KTM SX-E 5 racer Logan Liberal Rodas. The native rider was able to pull away in the final two laps to stretch a five-second margin over Scharinger who went 2-1 on the day and therefore earned the overall victory as well as ownership of the series.

Scharinger will receive a brand-new motorcycle as his prize, and all participants in the full schedule will have a testing and training opportunity this winter with an MXGP factory team. During the campaign the champion and Eleu Jose split the spoils between them: Scharinger was quickest in Italy and the Spanish double while Jose ruled in Germany and France.

“My bike is a lot of fun and I really liked being able to ride on the MXGP tracks,” Scharinger said. “It was great to win the series and I am really happy.”

As a showcase for the performance of KTM, Husqvarna Motorcycles and GASGAS electric motocross machinery and a staging point for the raw ability and enthusiasm of junior racers in an elite environment, the European Junior e-Motocross Series has been a notable success. The first edition was initially oversubscribed and saw a spread of ages, nationalities and riders from both genders take part. Details for the 2022 edition will be released in the coming months.

David Luongo, Infront Moto Racing CEO: “We are very proud of the first season of the Junior e-Motocross series. The participation of riders has been very positive during all the Grand Prix where the series took place. I believe they all enjoyed to ride in front of thousands of fans during the MXGP weekend. It is the first step of a new journey for motocross. I want to thank KTM AG for their collaboration.”

Florian Burguet, Vice President KTM Global Marketing: “As we reach the conclusion of the first ever European Junior e-Motocross series season, we can reflect on what has been an exciting and successful project so far. We’ve witnessed some great racing from these young guns, but most importantly we’ve really seen everyone that has taken part grow and improve as riders over the five rounds. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Tobias Scharinger on taking the overall victory. As expected, the level of interest from young riders all over Europe was already very high and we anticipate that next year we will see an even fuller gate. The benefits of our electric machines are very clear, not just for recreational riding, but also in a competitive environment, which has been clearly demonstrated in this series; the future of motocross is very bright. We would like to thank Infront Moto Racing  for their vision and partnership in creating this amazing experience for these youngsters, who I am sure have had an experience and made memories from here that will last a lifetime.” 

Scharinger flies on Spanish soil as European Junior E-Motocross nears the chequered flag

27.10.2021 News news-2021

intu-Xanadù – ARROYOMOLINOS (Spain) 16 October – The new circuit of intu Xanadú Arroyomolinos staged the thirteenth round of 2021 MXGP and counted upon the European Junior e-Motocross series as part of the support programme. As with the other events of the competition in Italy, Germany and France, the youngsters were able to fully immerse themselves in paddock life and enjoy close proximity to their Grand Prix heroes and the race teams.

Part of the European Junior e-Motocross series’ flavour is the chance to ride and race a section of the Grand Prix track and the 25 contenders on KTM SX-E 5, Husqvarna Motorcycles EE 5 and the GASGAS MC-E 5 equipment had to master the rough hard-pack of the Madrid layout. In Timed Practice it was native Logan Liberal Rodas who was able to find the fastest lines around the course. The Spaniard, with his KTM SX-E 5, was just over a second quicker than countryman Eleu Jose with Frenchman Jordan Cadenel also close.

In the first race of seven minutes and one lap duration it was Tobias Scharinger who excelled. The Husqvarna Motorcycles EE 5 rider took the lead on the second lap of seven and built-up an advantage over Liberal Rodas as Jose and Cadenel disputed 3rd position; the battle eventually won by the winner of German and French rounds Jose.

In the afternoon Scharinger fed his confidence into the second race. The Austrian rode to a comfortable victory over France’s Timotei Cez by almost three seconds. Another Austrian, Elias Eder, secured 3rd position.  The national anthem played for Scharinger as he walked the top of the podium for the first time. Cez and Cadenel took the next steps on the rostrum respectively as former series leader Jose missed out by just one point. There is also just one point separating new front-runner Scharinger from Jose with an exciting climax to 2021 European Junior e-Motocross ahead. Eder is also in play with 3rd place in the table and 10 points from the title.

There will be little time for respite and recovery for the junior participants of ‘MXE’. The last outing takes place on Sunday at Intu Xanadú Arroyomolinos where the winner of European Junior e-Motocross will be presented with their trophy and a brand-new motorcycle. All riders crossing the finish line Sunday afternoon to complete the full campaign will have access to a special training day provided by one of the Grand Prix factory teams.

European Junior E-Motocross series gets fast in France as Eleu Jose stars

11.10.2021 News news-2021

LACAPELLE MARIVAL (France) 10 October 2021 –  KTM SX-E 5, Husqvarna Motorcycles EE 5 and the GASGAS MC-E 5 machinery faced a different challenge to the fast and rutty hard-pack in Germany as LaCapelle Marival welcomed the FIM Motocross World Championship for the first time this century. The French venue was rough, twisty and demanding for the youngsters attempting European Junior e-Motocross for the third occasion this year.

Spaniard Eleu Jose was confident heading into the weekend. The Husqvarna Motorcycles EE 5 rider had celebrated overall victory at Teutschenthal (Germany) seven days earlier and was just four hundredths of a second slower than Pole Position holder and principal rival Timotei Cez; the French junior had been one of the main protagonists through the Italian sand of Mantova for the opening fixture, a race winner in Germany and again marked the pace with his KTM SX-E 5 on home soil.

Race one took place under bright sunshine and with a packed attendance and the fans flocked to the close fences to also watch and hear the hum of the electric mini motocrossers. Jose triumphed through the first seven minute and 1 lap race. He tracked Cez until the KTM racer made a mistake and dropped to 17th. Jose was then free to escape with an eleven second advantage over Jordan Cadenel and Elias Eder. In the second sprint (that started after the initial MXGP and MX2 races and therefore on a rougher terrain) Jose was again the standout. He passed both Eder and Cez to take the flag by more than three seconds. Italian Giacomo Donde was third for his first top-three classification of the year. Jose, Eder and Cadenel climbed the overall podium.

At the halfway point of 2021 ‘MXE’, Jose is the leader in the standings by 15 points from Eder and Austrian Tobias Scharinger in 3rd spot. The junior participants have clearly progressed and gained valuable education so far thanks to the ease of their race technology and the elite level spec of the world championship tracks. A double-header of races at the intu Xanadú Arroyomolinos circuit southwest of Madrid and for the Grand Prix of Spain represents the finale of the inaugural season of European Junior e-Motocross.

Calendar

Round 4, Grand Prix of Spain, Arroyomolinos – October 16

Round 5, Grand Prix of Spain, Arroyomolinos – October 17

MXGP of Germany gets busy with round two of the 2021 European Junior e-Motocross series

07.10.2021 News news-2021

TEUTSCHENTHAL (Germany) 3 October 2021 – After launching on the biggest stage for the sport – the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations – the freshly-charged European Junior e-Motocross series journeyed north to join MXGP for round eleven of the current world championship campaign. The hard-packed Talkessel circuit in Teutschenthal, close to the city of Halle, staged its first Grand Prix since 2019 and also welcomed European Junior e-Motocross series for the second outing of the innovative platform for both ambitious youngsters and the latest electric mini motocross bike tech.

In contrast to the time trial nature of the first event in Mantova last week, the junior riders of KTM SX-E 5, Husqvarna Motorcycles EE 5 and the GASGAS MC-E 5 bikes this time embarked on a Time Practice period and then two 7-minute and 1 lap races around a section of the historic Grand Prix track. As well as showing off their talents the kids were able to experience the weekend in an MXGP paddock surrounded by the fastest athletes in the MXGP and MX2 classes. They could also tackle elements of a world championship spec race circuit to help advance their learning and potency of the electric machinery.

French youngster Timoteï Cez bonded with the German dirt during Time Practice to take the fastest lap with his KTM SX-E 5. He was almost two seconds quicker than countryman Jordan Cadenel with a Husqvarna Motorcycles EE 5 and the form boded well for the race on Sunday morning.

Cez was unstoppable in the first race. He defeated Austrian Maurice Heidegger, steering a distinctive GASGAS MC-E 5, by a staggering 16.5 seconds. Heidegger had a comfortable distance over Eleu Jose who guided his Husqvarna Motorcycles EE 5 to 3rd spot.

The second race saw an intense battle between Jose and fellow Husqvarna Motorcycles rider Tobias Scharinger. The Austrian pushed the Spaniard all the way to the flag and less than half a second split the rivals at the finish with Eleu Jose taking the win and making sure of the ‘overall’ on combined scores. Elias Eder gassed his KTM SX-E 5 to the third step of the rostrum.

In the fledgling series standings Eleu Jose holds a slender 7-point lead over Eder with Heidegger, Scharinger and Cez closely grouped. There’s little time to re-plenish for the European Junior e-Motocross series as the contest follows MXGP west to LaCapelle Marival, north of Toulouse, for the Grand Prix of France next weekend and the third round of five.   

Calendar

Round 3, Grand Prix of France, LaCapelle Marival – October 9-10

Round 4, Grand Prix of Spain, Arroyomolinos – October 16

Round 5, Grand Prix of Spain, Arroyomolinos – October 17

More information can be found here

European Junior E-Motocross series primed for the biggest stage in Motocross

22.09.2021 News news-2021

MANTOVA (Italy) 24 September 2021 – The biggest, historic, and most prestigious annual event for off-road motorcycle circuit racing will embrace the newest shoots of technology and the first waves of fresh junior talent. The Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations has been a battle of the ‘best of the best’ for more than seven decades and will now welcome and highlight the potential heroes for years to come.

The European Junior E-Motocross Series, created in conjunction between Infront Moto Racing and KTM, is a ground-breaking five-round series that will endorse e-powered motorsport and showcase the capabilities of e-technology to a global audience. The series opens at Mantova for a first invitational event, before heading to the next four rounds of the 2021 FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship in Germany, France, and Spain. With over 50 applications received, the top young riders across Europe will be steering one of KTM SX-E 5, Husqvarna Motorcycles EE 5 and the GASGAS MC-E 5 models.

The European Junior E-Motocross series will give small riders the ideal initiation and taste of elite level events. The paddock environment and the proximity to the Motocross World Championship teams provides just one advantage, they will also be able get a feel for a section of a Grand Prix spec circuit. At the end of the season all riders taking part in the full series will be able to enjoy a three-day training camp with either a KTM/Husqvarna Motorcycles/GASGAS Factory team, and the winner of the series can take his or her pick from the range of offroad bikes from the brands’ respective catalogues.

The electric-based machinery of KTM SX-E 5, Husqvarna Motorcycles EE 5 and the GASGAS MC-E 5 was seen as the perfect platform for the ‘EMXE Junior series’. The combination of easy but potent power delivery, sufficient range and benchmark handling for the product sector means it is not only a fierce learning aid for mini riders making their first outings and laps on two wheels but also for those eying progression into more serious racing. As well as better sustainability another prominent benefit is the low maintenance level of the electric mini motocross bikes.

David Luongo, Infront Motor Racing CEO: “When we talked with Pierer Mobility about establishing the European Junior E-Motocross championship we were excited to be able to bring this proven electric technology to MXGP and then being able to make the international launch at Mantova. It doesn’t get much bigger or better than the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations. With KTM we know the series will be first-class in terms of organisation, and ensuring the best and safest learning experiences for the kids. It’s an important and novel addition to our racing structure and a very welcome one. We can’t wait to see the bikes and the kids in the sand in Italy.” 

Florian Burguet, KTM Global Marketing Vice President: “The European Junior E-Motocross is not only a fabulous opportunity to allow youngsters to see and feel what it’s like to be part of a top level championship but also to show what our electric mini motocross bikes can do. It’s amazing that we can give the riders the chance to take it to the track at Mantova and be part of an occasion like the Motocross of Nations and then really get stuck into the championship during the Grands Prix. We love racing and EMXE Junior is about welcoming new kids and names and faces into this special world. It’s a big deal for the Group, and we hope that riders and their families can have fun, can learn and experience something that’s new and unique in international motocross.”  

Calendar

Round 1, launch/initiation event: Motocross of Nations, Mantova, Italy – September 25-26

Round 2, Grand Prix of Germany, Teutschenthal – October 2-3

Round 3, Grand Prix of France, LaCapelle Marival – October 9-10

Round 4, Grand Prix of Spain, Arroyomolinos – October 16

Round 5, Grand Prix of Spain, Arroyomolinos – October 17

All results from round one of the European Junior-E Motocross Series can be found here

More information can be found here

European Junior e-Motocross gets moving with a buzz at Mantova

22.09.2021 News news-2021

MANTOVA (Italy) 26 September 2021 – The plugs were pulled on KTM SX-E 5, Husqvarna Motorcycles EE 5 and the GASGAS MC-E 5 bikes for the eager young riders of the European Junior e-Motocross series as the first ‘round’ of five zipped into life around a hefty section of the Tazio Nuvolari circuit at Mantova this weekend.

Nearly 40 junior racers have been especially selected for the introductory and educational initial meeting as part of the support card at the prestigious Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations. The group lapped the Mantova sand in what was an incredible and unforgettable experience for the juniors as the very first riders aboard electric motocrossers within the MXGP framework. Following this weekend’s sessions, where the youngsters were able to learn whilst being in the same environment as the professionals for the first time, the series heads to race events planned in Germany, France and Spain alongside the FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship.

Under hot sunshine on Saturday it was Austria’s Tobias Scharinger who clocked the fastest circulation on the Husqvarna Motorcycles EE 5 in the very first ten-minute Free Practice session. In the afternoon the youngster marked the 3rd best time on a track surface that was rougher and more technical in the wake of the qualification heats for the main classes. It was the turn of fellow Husqvarna rider and Italian Achille Esposito to set the pace.

Before the final outing on Sunday morning, the participants had tours of the factory Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, GASGAS Factory Racing, and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rigs. Once they’d seen the works machinery up close and met heroes like nine-times world champion, Team Italy’s Tony Cairoli, then the second ‘chrono’ took place just before the three Nations races.

Under cloudy skies and rainfall it was Scharinger who mastered the wet Italian sand. His rapid effort was just under 2.5 seconds ahead of French rider Timotei Cez who was 2nd on his KTM SX-E 5 and the Austrian is now the first ‘red plate’ holder’.

European Junior e-Motocross will re-charge for round two around a section of the famous Talkessel hard-pack in Teutschenthal and the Grand Prix of Germany next weekend.

Calendar

Round 1, launch/initiation event: Motocross of Nations, Mantova, Italy – September 25-26

Round 2, Grand Prix of Germany, Teutschenthal – October 2-3

Round 3, Grand Prix of France, LaCapelle Marival – October 9-10

Round 4, Grand Prix of Spain, Arroyomolinos – October 16

Round 5, Grand Prix of Spain, Arroyomolinos – October 17 More information can be found here and here