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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