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14 jul. 2024

RYDER D MATCHES CAREER-BEST 250MX RESULT AT MILLVILLE WITH SIXTH OVERALL

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Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing's Ryder DiFrancesco impressed with his highest overall finish of P6 in the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at the Spring Creek National, also matching his career-best and managing a top-five moto result in the rain-delayed final outing.

• Ryder D matches his career-best result at Spring Creek
• Fifth in Moto 2 also equals highest result of the season
• A difficult day for PB amidst ongoing health challenges

DiFrancesco qualified in 13th position and then found himself outside of the top 20 at the start of Moto 1, but managed to slice his way through the pack on his GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition to salvage 12th place and a decent haul of points for his efforts.
After being delayed due to storms, the second moto saw riders facing a rain-soaked track when the gates dropped, and this time around Ryder D was able to benefit from improved track position. He completed lap one in P6 and rode hard from there, taking the checkered flag in fifth, which equaled his second moto result from High Point. That elevated him to sixth overall and he stays 10th in the title race.
Ryder DiFrancesco:   "Millville was good. It started out rough, but got better throughout the day. We need to sort out the first motos, because the second motos have been good – I just need to put the two together. Washougal is next and one of my favorites, so I'm excited to go back west at this stage of the season."
For Brown, his qualification was solid in seventh position, before he raced to 13th in the opening race of the weekend. With rain falling at the beginning of Moto 2, he was further impacted by a first-turn pile-up that left him fighting from the back of the pack, eventually climbing to 14th. That put him P14 overall for the weekend, which sees him maintain seventh in the championship standings.
Pierce Brown:  "It wasn't a good day here at Millville for me, unfortunately. I haven't been feeling like myself lately with some sicknesses, so we will have to figure that out, but we did what we could today in the end. Onto Washougal!"

Next Race:  July 20 – Washougal, Washington Standings 450MX Class 2024 after 7 of 11 rounds
1. Chase Sexton, 310 points
2. Hunter Lawrence, 297
3. Justin Cooper, 249
4. Aaron Plessinger, 239
8. Malcolm Stewart, 185
9. Justin Barcia, Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing, 148
10. Christian Craig, 136

Results 250MX Class – Spring Creek National
1. Levi Kitchen (USA), Kawasaki
2. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha
3. Casey Cochran (USA), Husqvarna
6. Ryder DiFrancesco (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
7. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM
10. Julien Beaumer (USA), KTM
14. Pierce Brown (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing

Standings 250MX Class 2024 after 7 of 11 rounds
1. Haiden Deegan, 314 points
2. Levi Kitchen, 263
3. Tom Vialle, 260
7. Pierce Brown, 162
10. Ryder DiFrancesco, 147
11. Casey Cochran, 137
12. Julien Beaumer, 128

14 jul. 2024

VERONA VICTORIOUS AT ENDUROGP SLOVAKIA

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING STAR SECURES HARD-FOUGHT DAY ONE WIN AT ROUND FIVE OF FIM ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

14 jul. 2024

BUSTO BATTLES TO FOURTH AT TRIALGP OF BELGIUM

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JAIME NARROWLY MISSES PODIUM FINISH WHILE TRIAL2 DUO SECURE TOP-SEVEN RESULTS

7 jul. 2024

Acosta bags 7th at German Grand Prix

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Pedro Acosta reset the speed for Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 by circling the revolving layout of the Sachsenring to score nine points. The MotoGP rookie filled 7th position after 30 laps in Germany for round nine of 20 in the 2024 campaign. Augusto Fernandez leant on his improving race set-up and was unlucky to classify 16th at the packed circuit.

7 jul. 2024

LÄNGENFELDER IS KING OF THE MX2 GATE DROPS IN LOMBOK WHILE PRADO TAKES FOURTH IN MXGP

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The Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team faced the brutal heat of Lombok in awesome style, with Simon Längenfelder dominating the MX2 gate drops and finishing third overall. Jorge Prado battled fiercely in the MXGP, securing 4th overall and retaining his second place in the world championship standings.

7 jul. 2024

RYDER DIFRANCESCO RACES TO EIGHTH OVERALL IN 250MX AT REDBUD NATIONAL

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Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing's Ryder DiFrancesco continues to rise in the middle stages of the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship after claiming eighth overall at today's RedBud National, spending his time in the spotlight during the final 250MX moto of Round 6.

• Team unveils a special one-off livery for the 4th of July weekend
• Ryder D pushes hard to 13-7 scores for eighth overall in 250MX
• Speed is there, but fortunes aren't for Pierce Brown once again

With the team's 450MX Class entry, Justin Barcia, sidelined while allowing his knees time to recover, all attention was placed upon Ryder D and Pierce Brown on their GASGAS MC 250F Factory Editions, and the pair qualified in 11th and 12th positions following this morning's opening sessions of the weekend.
For DiFrancesco, a crash on the opening lap of Moto 1 saw him claw his way back from outside of the top 30 to eventually find points in 13th place. The final race was far better in running as high as third early on and then maintaining a top-five position for over half of the race distance. He eventually took the checkered flag in P7, which placed him eighth for the round, and he is now 10th in the championship.
Ryder DiFrancesco:   "RedBud was a better weekend for me. Qualifying was decent and then in the first moto my start was okay, but I ended up going down and fought back to 13th. Second moto, I was in P2 off the start and ran up front for a long time, before I went back to seventh. We're ready for Millville and we'll keep building!"
Brown's opening moto was somewhat smoother, finishing 10th despite a fall of his own, and then he faced added adversity in Moto 2. Unfortunately, contact with another rider on the opening lap forced PB out of contention before it even really began, which placed him 17th overall. Still, he is P7 in the points and is determined to turn his luck around as we enter the series' second half.
Pierce Brown:  "It was a tough day at RedBud. I'm disappointed because I've been feeling really good on the bike lately, but the results just haven't shown it. Moto 1, I was battling around seventh or eighth and fell, so ended up 10th. The second moto, I got together with another rider and fell on the first lap, which damaged my bike and I had to DNF. That's tough, but onto the next round!"
Next Race:  July 13 – Spring Creek, Minnesota

Standings 450MX Class 2024 after 6 of 11 rounds
1. Chase Sexton, 260 points
2. Hunter Lawrence, 253
3. Justin Cooper, 212
5. Aaron Plessinger, 202
8. Malcolm Stewart, 164
9. Justin Barcia, Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing, 148
10. Christian Craig, 106

Results 250MX Class – RedBud National
1. Chance Hymas (USA), Honda
2. Ty Masterpool (USA), Kawasaki
3. Jo Shimoda (JPN), Honda
4. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM
7. Casey Cochran (USA), Husqvarna
8. Ryder DiFrancesco (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
17. Pierce Brown (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing

Standings 250MX Class 2024 after 6 of 11 rounds
1. Haiden Deegan, 276 points
2. Chance Hymas, 239
3. Tom Vialle, 233
7. Pierce Brown, 145
10. Ryder DiFrancesco, 120
12. Julien Beaumer, 107
13. Casey Cochran, 102

6 jul. 2024

DOUBLE TRIALGP PODIUM FOR BUSTO IN GERMANY

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S SUPER SPANIARD SECURES TWO RUNNER-UP FINISHES IN NEUNKIRCHEN

30 jun. 2024

Fernandez secures championship points from resilient Dutch MotoGP™ performance

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Red Bull GASGAS Tech3’s Augusto Fernandez crossed the finish line in 14th place for two world championship points around the hallowed ground of the TT Circuit Assen. Teammate Pedro Acosta Spaniard slid out of a decent top seven slot on the final lap but showed improved speed each day of the eighth Grand Prix of the year.

30 jun. 2024

PRADO VICTORIOUS AND LÄNGENFELDER BATTLES HARD: HIGHLIGHTS FROM MXGP OF WEST NUSA TENGGARA

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A hot and heavy first weekend at Lombok for the MXGP of West Nusa Tenggara saw Jorge Prado claim an awesome MXGP win, while Simon Längenfelder raced to a solid seventh against the odds in MX2.

30 jun. 2024

JUSTIN BARCIA PRESSES ON TO SEVENTH OVERALL IN THE SANDS OF SOUTHWICK

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A determined seventh-place finish at Southwick's fifth round of the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship was impressive from an injured Justin Barcia in 450MX, as Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing teammates Pierce Brown and Ryder DiFrancesco also pushed hard throughout both 250MX motos.

• Strong opening moto result the highlight for Justin Barcia
• Bam Bam will now take time out to help his injured knees heal up
• PB and Ryder D keep on pushing with top 10 moto scores

Barcia qualified seventh before delivering a convincing P6 result in Moto 1, but was forced to recover from a fall at the beginning of race two. He battled back to 11th by race's end, which sealed him seventh overall in the ever-challenging Southwick sand, and is currently ranked eighth in the point standings. After continuing to experience trouble with a pair of knee injuries that have largely affected his outdoor campaign, Bam Bam has opted to sit out the next block of races – aiming to return for his home race at Unadilla in August – in order to allow his injuries to recover properly. Barcia is confident that when he returns onboard the GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition, he will be even more competitive into the final stages of the series. Justin Barcia:   "Today was an eventful day, a lot of stuff going on! I qualified P7, which was pretty good, and the motos were decent for where we're at. I was sixth in Moto 1 and then had a first turn crash in the second moto, but made a hard charge to 11th. Unfortunately, I've been dealing with some knee injuries since about the week before Salt Lake City, and I've been pushing through it. One knee has a torn/sprained MCL, and my other knee had bursitis, with a little bit of a tear in the meniscus – not too bad, nothing that requires surgery. Because of the swelling, two of my tendons finally let go at High Point, but the good thing is that technically they will just scar up and be fine. I haven't been riding during the week at all, just been trying to race on the weekends for my fans and the crew, but it's got to the point now that we have a really good bike, my riding is really good, and these knees are holding us back. We want to be better than fifth-to-eighth, so we are going to take some time off. I will still be able to train quite a bit, do PT on the knees, and see what we can do to get better. All in all, they just need some time to heal up, so the goal right now, I would say, is to come back for Unadilla. I won't miss too many races if everything works out, which I believe it will, and then we'll come back swinging!" In 250MX, Brown qualified 10th and then raced his way forward to eighth in the first moto despite not being completely comfortable. The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team made improvements to his bike settings for the unique conditions ahead of Moto 2, where he had to fight from 40th to 12th following an early crash. That landed him P9 overall, sitting seventh in the title race. Pierce Brown:   "In the first moto I struggled, but we made some changes for Moto 2, and I felt a lot better. Unfortunately, I fell on the first lap and had to come back from 40th to 12th, so my riding was there, but obviously it didn't show on paper. We don't get sand like this in California, so it is hard to prep properly for this race – we'll move onto RedBud and keep charging." A consistent showing from Ryder D saw him go 10-11 for 11th overall this weekend, continuing to move forward even if a late mistake bumped him down the order on the final lap of the second race. He sits 12th in points on his GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition with six rounds left to run in the 2024 season. Ryder DiFrancesco:   "Southwick was okay. It was an improvement from last year, I got a little bit better in the sand, but a mistake on the last lap cost me a couple of spots overall. It was a step in the right direction, we had two solid motos, and I'm ready for RedBud." Next Race:  July 6 – RedBud, Michigan

Results 450MX Class – Southwick National
1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda
2. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM
3. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda
6. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM
7. Justin Barcia (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
11. Malcolm Stewart (USA), Husqvarna
14. Christian Craig (USA), Husqvarna

Standings 450MX Class 2024 after 5 of 11 rounds
1. Hunter Lawrence, 213 points
2. Jett Lawrence, 210
3. Chase Sexton, 210
5. Aaron Plessinger, 162
8. Justin Barcia, 148
9. Malcolm Stewart, 133
11. Christian Craig, 83

Results 250MX Class – Southwick National
1. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha
2. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM
3. Jo Shimoda (JPN), Honda
9. Pierce Brown (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
10. Casey Cochran (USA), Husqvarna
11. Ryder DiFrancesco (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
24. Julien Beaumer (USA), KTM

Standings 250MX Class 2024 after 5 of 11 rounds
1. Haiden Deegan, 238 points
2. Chance Hymas, 196
3. Tom Vialle, 193
7. Pierce Brown, 133
11. Julien Beaumer, 107
12. Ryder DiFrancesco, 96
13. Casey Cochran, 74

22 jun. 2024

SPECTACULAR ENDUROGP VICTORY FOR ANDREA VERONA AT HOME IN ITALY

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING STAR WINS IN ENDUROGP AND EXTENDS ENDURO2 LEAD WITH DOUBLE VICTORY AT ITALIAN GRAND PRIX

17 jun. 2024

GASGAS STRENGTHENS 2025 ENDURO LINE-UP WITH THE RETURN OF THE EC 125!

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SUPER-FUN 125CC 2-STROKE EXPANDS THE GASGAS RANGE TO SEVEN EPIC DIRT BIKES

16 jun. 2024

MAGGIORA ROLLERCOASTER: WILDCARD LATA PODIUMS WHILE PRADO BATTLES ON

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Jorge Prado battled through a tough Maggiora weekend, securing P2 in the first moto but DNF in the second due to a crash. Wildcard Valerio Lata dazzled with a P3 podium in his second MX2 race, finishing 5-3. Simon Längenfelder holds second in the championship after 2-8 finishes.

16 jun. 2024

TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING TAKES TOP 10 RESULTS FROM HIGH POINT

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All three Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing riders finished inside the top 10 at the end of a tough High Point National this weekend, overcoming their share of adversity and led by 450MX charger Justin Barcia with eighth overall, while 250MX prospects Ryder DiFrancesco and Pierce Brown were seventh and eighth, respectively.

• Justin Barcia battles technical conditions for 10-8 scores
• A top-five in Moto 1 and P7 overall the best yet from Ryder D
• Sixth in the final outing a solid finish for Pierce Brown

Bam Bam was quick from the outset in tricky conditions to set the third-fastest time in the opening practice, but fell in the late stages of the session, which made for a long day while managing pain in his knees. After qualifying sixth on combined times, the GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition rider was still able to collect points across both races, going 10-8 for P8 overall, and he has retained seventh in the championship tally.
Justin Barcia:   "Today started really good, P3 in the first practice, but then on the last lap I slid out on a blind jump and got my knee run over, so that was a struggle! I went out for the second session and was in pretty bad pain, so qualified P6 overall, and I knew the motos would be tough. We did everything we could – tape and that kind of thing – to get out there, but both of my knees are extremely weak right now and hurting pretty bad. We salvaged what we were able to today, which is a bit sad because the bike was really good and I thought we could have had a successful day. All-in-all, we scored points, and I'm happy we have a weekend off now so I can sort these knees out, and come out swinging for Southwick!"
A fifth-place score in the first 250MX moto of the weekend was a season-high for Ryder DiFrancesco on his GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition, also matching his career-best achieved at the same venue one year ago. Ryder recovered from a crash in Moto 2 to salvage 13th, which was enough for seventh overall and his strongest finish of the 2024 outdoor season so far.
Ryder DiFrancesco:   "High Point was better than the last few weeks. First moto I took fifth, and then in the second moto, I was running inside the top 10 and went down. That put me seventh overall, which is an improvement, so the goal going into Southwick is to put two solid motos together. It was a good day and I'm ready for a weekend off."
Alongside Ryder D in 250MX, Pierce Brown qualified inside the top 10, but crashed in the opening encounter and was buried in the pack on his way to greeting the checkered flag in 13th. He was able to rebound in the second race for eighth overall, continuing his consistent run in terms of round results, and is currently positioned P8 in the championship rankings.
Pierce Brown:   "We were eighth overall today. The first moto was not great after I fell and just couldn't find my flow, but we went back to a base setting for Moto 2 and the comfort was there for me again. My start was better and I ended up sixth, so closer to the front, and we're going to work on fixing our weaknesses during the break before Southwick."
Next Race:  June 29 – Southwick, Massachusetts

Results 450MX Class – High Point National
1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda
2. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM
3. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda
4. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM
8. Justin Barcia (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
9. Malcolm Stewart (USA), Husqvarna
18. Christian Craig (USA), Husqvarna

Standings 450MX Class 2024 after 4 of 11 rounds
1. Hunter Lawrence, 171 points
2. Chase Sexton, 165
3. Jett Lawrence, 163
5. Aaron Plessinger, 134
7. Justin Barcia, 121
9. Malcolm Stewart, 113
11. Christian Craig, 67

Results 250MX Class – High Point National
1. Ty Masterpool (USA), Kawasaki
2. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha
3. Chance Hymas (USA), Honda
5. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM
6. Julien Beaumer (USA), KTM
7. Ryder DiFrancesco (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
8. Pierce Brown (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
17. Casey Cochran (USA), Husqvarna

Standings 250MX Class 2024 after 4 of 11 rounds
1. Haiden Deegan, 191 points
2. Chance Hymas, 159
3. Tom Vialle, 153
8. Pierce Brown, 109
9. Julien Beaumer, 103
12. Ryder DiFrancesco, 73
15. Casey Cochran, 51

9 jun. 2024

PRADO AND LÄNGENFELDER SHRED TO P3 IN THE LATVIAN SAND

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Shredding through the treacherous sand and underlying hard pack, the Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team battled the odds at the fearsome Kegums motocross track, officially known as the Zelta Zirgs circuit, in central Latvia, to deliver a haul of podiums in MXGP and MX2, with Jorge Prado and Simon Längenfelder both finishing P3 in their respective classes.

9 jun. 2024

FOURTH OVERALL A SEASON-BEST FOR JUSTIN BARCIA IN THUNDER VALLEY NATIONAL

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An inspired performance from Justin Barcia at Thunder Valley saw the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing rider charge to fourth overall in Round 3 of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, marking his best finish of the 2024 season to date outdoors. It was also a solid weekend out for 250MX teammate Pierce Brown on his way to P8 overall.

• A 4-6 moto scorecard results in P4 overall for Bam Bam!
• Fast starts reward Barcia in both 450MX races this afternoon
• Sixth in the opening moto puts Pierce's form on display

Barcia placed his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition eighth on the charts at the conclusion of qualifying this morning and then rocketed toward the front of the pack in the opening 450MX moto, sitting second in the early stages. He eventually settled in for a fourth-place result, and then backed that up with sixth in the final race, which saw him take home a season-best of P4 overall! Bam Bam is now seventh in the premier class standings.
Justin Barcia:   "Thunder Valley was a pretty good day! I qualified decent in the top 10, which I wasn't thrilled about, but it was okay. I got off to two good starts, charged really hard all day, and the bike was really good. We made a change after the second practice and it was really consistent, so I was able to adapt to different lines today and felt comfortable. We came away with a solid fourth, so it's good. We want more, so we're going to keep pushing, and we'll get there soon!"
Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing's 250MX team was led by Brown, who qualified in P9 and then went on to take the checkered flag in sixth position at the end of Moto 1. With rain briefly falling at the beginning of Moto 2, he recovered from an average opening lap to salvage ninth, which placed him eighth for the weekend, and PB currently holds seventh in the title race.
Pierce Brown:   "It was another mediocre day on paper, but we made some steps forward, riding-wise. In the first moto I ended up sixth, then second moto I was near last and came back to ninth. It felt good, but obviously not where we need to be, and we need a start. I feel like everything else is coming together, so I'm excited to see what we can do at High Point next week."
Colorado was a frustrating round of sorts for Ryder DiFrancesco, caught up in a multi-rider crash through the first turn in the opening encounter, but battling back to 18th place. He improved to run inside the top 10 during Moto 2, although dropped further down the order in the closing laps and finished 14th. As a result, he was 15th overall in Round 3 of the Pro Motocross season.
Ryder DiFrancesco:  "This weekend was okay. I fell in the first turn of Moto 1 and came back to 18th, and then in the second moto I got a better start, ran eighth for around 20 minutes, and then went backward from there. It was better than Hangtown, so we'll keep improving and get ready for next weekend."
Next Race:  June 15 – High Point, Pennsylvania

Results 450MX Class – Thunder Valley National
1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda
2. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda
3. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha
4. Justin Barcia (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
5. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM
6. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM
8. Malcolm Stewart (USA), Husqvarna
10. Christian Craig (USA), Husqvarna

Standings 450MX Class 2024 after 3 of 11 rounds
1. Hunter Lawrence, 129 points
2. Chase Sexton, 123
3. Jett Lawrence, 113
5. Aaron Plessinger, 100
7. Justin Barcia, 95
9. Malcolm Stewart, 87
11. Christian Craig, 58

Results 250MX Class – Thunder Valley National
1. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha
2. Chance Hymas (USA), Honda
3. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM
8. Pierce Brown (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
9. Julien Beaumer (USA), KTM
15. Ryder DiFrancesco (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
16. Casey Cochran (USA), Husqvarna

Standings 250MX Class 2024 after 3 of 11 rounds
1. Haiden Deegan, 144 points
2. Chance Hymas, 121
3. Tom Vialle, 121
7. Pierce Brown, 84
8. Julien Beaumer, 73
12. Ryder DiFrancesco, 47
16. Casey Cochran, 40

8 jun. 2024

DOUBLE PODIUM FOR JAIME BUSTO AT TRIALGP OF ANDORRA

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S SUPER SPANIARD CLAIMS PAIR OF PODIUM FINISHES AT TRIALGP ROUND TWO

6 jun. 2024

TOP-10 FINISH FOR DANIEL SANDERS AND RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING AT 2024 DESAFIO RUTA 40

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AUSSIE RACER COMPLETES FIFTH AND FINAL STAGE IN ARGENTINA TO SECURE NINTH OVERALL

5 jun. 2024

DANIEL SANDERS OVERCOMES TOUGH PENULTIMATE STAGE OF DESAFIO RUTA 40

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Day four of the Desafio Ruta 40 proved to be a serious test for all, but Daniel Sanders remained unfazed and got on with the job at hand! The Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing rider delivered a solid ride on the 391-kilometer timed special to ultimately finish 11^th after receiving a six-minute penalty for speeding. However, Daniel’s consistency has paid off and he maintains his eighth place in the overall standings with one stage left to race.

• 11th place for Daniel Sanders on technical stage four
• Chucky remains eighth in overall standings
• Just one day left to race at the 2024 Desafio Ruta 40

Setting off on the mammoth 657-kilometer stage to La Rioja in fourth place thanks to his impressive stage three result, Daniel welcomed a change in terrain from previous days. Making up time as the day went on, the Aussie found his rhythm on his RX 450F and enjoyed a relatively straightforward day.  Initially posting the seventh-fastest time, a six-minute speeding penalty forced Chucky into 11^th place. With one day left to contest, Daniel keeps his spot in eighth overall. Let’s fight to the finish!   Daniel Sanders: “Today was a really interesting day, the terrain this morning was all sand which I’m normally quite comfortable with but I couldn’t get the speed initially. Also, the cold temperatures caused a lot of mist which made everything that little bit more difficult. I survived though, pushed on as much as I could and tried not to lose too much time. The last half of the stage was completely different and a lot faster. A long day on the bike overall, but I enjoyed it and I’m ready to take on the last day tomorrow.” Provisional Results: Desafio Ruta 40 2024, stage 4
1. Tosha Schareina (Honda) 3:37:25
2. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 3:37:32
3. Adrien Van Beveren (Honda) 3:38:22
11. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 3:52:15 Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 4)
1. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 15:31:35
2. Tosha Schareina (Honda) 15:33:02
3. Adrien Van Beveren (Honda) 15:36:03
8. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 16:11:36

5 jun. 2024

MARC-ANTOINE ROSSI RULED OUT OF 2024 MXGP SEASON DUE TO ACL INJURY

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Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing MX2 racer, Marc-Antoine Rossi, will unfortunately be forced to sit out the remainder of the 2024 season due to a knee injury sustained during Saturday’s running of the 2024 MXGP of Germany at Teutschenthal.

4 jun. 2024

SAM SUNDERLAND AND DANIEL SANDERS SAFELY THROUGH DESAFIO RUTA 40 STAGE TWO

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING STARS OVERCOME TOUGH SECOND TIMED SPECIAL IN ARGENTINA

4 jun. 2024

TOP-FOUR RESULT FOR DANIEL SANDERS ON THIRD STAGE OF DESAFIO RUTA 40

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MIXED FORTUNES IN ARGENTINA FOR RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING AS SANDERS SECURES HIS BEST RESULT OF THE EVENT WHILE SUNDERLAND RETIRES

3 jun. 2024

Solid 5th for GASGAS and Acosta at Mugello MotoGP™

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More Mugello memories for Red Bull GASGAS Tech3’s Pedro Acosta! The 2024 MotoGP rookie sensation rides his GASGAS RC16 to the top five for the Italian Grand Prix and round seven of the current season in front of busy spectator areas and in sunny conditions in Tuscany.

2 jun. 2024

POSITIVE START TO DESAFIO RUTA 40 FOR SUNDERLAND AND SANDERS

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING PAIR DELIVER STRONG PERFORMANCES ON DAY ONE IN ARGENTINA WITH TOP-10 RESULTS

2 jun. 2024

BACK ON RED IN TEUTSCHENTHAL: PRADO SCORES 1-1 WHILE LÄNGENFELDER PODIUMS

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Jorge Prado dominated the 2024 MXGP of Germany with a sensational 1-1 finish, reclaiming the red plate and overall victory. While Simon Längenfelder delighted home fans with a third-place podium in MX2.

2 jun. 2024

PIERCE BROWN BATTLES TO SEASON-BEST WITH P6 OVERALL IN 250MX AT HANGTOWN

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A top-five moto score and sixth overall in 250MX signaled a step forward for Pierce Brown at today's Hangtown Motocross Classic, the second round of the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship. And for Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing teammate Justin Barcia, seventh overall in the 450MX Class was another sign of consistency.

• PB takes confidence from finishing fifth in opening 250MX moto
• Second moto improvements in Hangtown conditions evident for Barcia
• More testing planned as Bam Bam gets back down to business

Brown finished a low-key eighth overall at Pala's first round of the season one week ago, but was better from the outset at the historic Prairie City venue to qualify in P7. Moto 1 saw him ride his GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition to fifth position, and then he wrapped up the weekend with a 10th-place ride in Moto 2, which resulted in P6 overall for the weekend. He has moved forward to seventh in the championship.
Pierce Brown:   "Today was better than the first round with sixth overall and we made some improvements that I'm happy about. I think we're in a good spot, trending in the right direction, and I'm excited for Colorado next week."
Hangtown was an opportunity for Ryder DiFrancesco to gain added experience in 250MX, beginning with ninth in qualifying, and then registering 14-18 finishes for 15th overall. He will be determined to turn things around results-wise in Colorado next weekend, currently 13th in the points following Round 2 of 11.
Ryder DiFrancesco:   "It was a better weekend with two good qualifying sessions this morning. We had two good starts, but I just didn't have the speed to run up front, so made it hard on myself. I'm looking forward to Thunder Valley."
After finishing fifth at the opener, Barcia came into Hangtown with confidence on his side and qualified his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition in position nine. He gradually made improvements from there, placing eighth in a chaotic first moto, and then going another position better for P7 in Moto 2 for seventh overall. Those results have him ranked eighth in the standings in these early stages of the outdoors.
Justin Barcia:   "Hangtown was a challenging day, for sure. I felt okay in the first practice when it was a little bit smoother, but then second practice I struggled a little. We made a change for the first moto and it wasn't what I needed, before in Moto 2 we made a good step and it was a lot better. Hopefully we can do some testing this week to improve a little bit, because we haven't been able to ride too much, so it will be good to get on track and catch up a little bit. All-in-all, not the results we want, but we will definitely keep at it, never give up, and the results should be coming soon."
Next Race:  June 8 – Thunder Valley, Colorado Results 450MX Class – Hangtown National
1. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM
2. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda
3. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM
7. Justin Barcia (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
8. Malcolm Stewart (USA), Husqvarna
10. Christian Craig (USA), Husqvarna Standings 450MX Class 2024 after 2 of 11 rounds
1. Chase Sexton, 90 points
2. Hunter Lawrence, 82
3. Aaron Plessinger, 69
8. Justin Barcia, 61
9. Malcolm Stewart, 57
12. Christian Craig, 33 Results 250MX Class – Hangtown National
1. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha
2. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM
3. Levi Kitchen (USA), Kawasaki
6. Pierce Brown (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
9. Julien Beaumer (USA), KTM
10. Casey Cochran (USA), Husqvarna
15. Ryder DiFrancesco (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Standings 250MX Class 2024 after 2 of 11 rounds
1. Haiden Deegan, 97 points
2. Levi Kitchen, 84
3. Tom Vialle, 81
7. Pierce Brown, 55
8. Julien Beaumer, 48
13. Ryder DiFrancesco, 35
16. Casey Cochran, 28

28 may. 2024

GASGAS ADDS TWO HIGH-REVVING 2-STROKES TO 2025 MOTOCROSS LINE!

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NEW MC 150 AND MC 300 MODELS COMPLETE THE IMPROVED RANGE OF MOTOCROSS AND CROSS COUNTRY BIKES

27 may. 2024

Acosta with a gutsy comeback to 13th at home MotoGP™ in Catalunya

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Red Bull GASGAS Tech3’s Pedro Acosta showed class, speed and no shortage of balls to come back from a crash while fighting for the lead of the Gran Premi de Catalunya and secure points for 13th position today. Augusto Fernandez also fell at a hot and sunny Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya while surging to the top ten but could not rejoin what was round six of the 2024 campaign.

26 may. 2024

STRONG START OUTDOORS FOR TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING TEAM

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A top-five result in 450MX for Justin Barcia was an inspired way to drop the gates on the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship in Pala, California, on Saturday, as 250MX teammates Ryder DiFrancesco and Pierce Brown found themselves inside the top 10 at the conclusion of Round 1.

• Bam Bam lands fifth overall as we take things outdoors!
• Pierce Brown and Ryder DiFrancesco race to top 10 finishes
• Time to keep pushing with the first round in the books

Barcia was in form from the outset to open the outdoors, fourth fastest in the opening qualifier and then slotting into P7 on combined times. He rode his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition to sixth in both motos, rewarded with fifth overall and a strong haul of points following the first round of 11.
Justin Barcia:   "Had a good qualifying practice, fourth in the first one and seventh overall, so we had a good gate pick for the races. First moto, I got off to a good start and it was a good one. Second moto, also got off to a good start and was about to have a holeshot but was bumped from behind, so that cost me a few positions. I fought really hard, charged the whole moto, and I have a lot of building to do still. It's going to be a long season, the bike was really good today, and I'm looking forward to more."
The 250MX Class also produced encouraging results this weekend, with Brown qualifying third and then going 10-8 for eighth overall on his GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition. DiFrancesco was consistent across both motos, recording 9-12 finishes and 10th for the round.
Pierce Brown:   "It was a decent day with 10-8 results for eighth overall. It's somewhere to start and we know where to build from now, so I'm excited to start building some momentum from here."
Ryder DiFrancesco:   "Round 1 was good for me at Pala. The first moto was good and the second one was okay as well, but all-in-all I'm satisfied with 10th overall. It was better than last year, but I've got a couple of things to work on with 10 more rounds to go!"
Next Race:  June 1 – Hangtown, California

Results 450MX Class – Fox Raceway National
1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda
2. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda
3. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM
5. Justin Barcia (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
7. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM
9. Malcolm Stewart (USA), Husqvarna
15. Christian Craig (USA), Husqvarna

Standings 450MX Class 2024 after 1 of 11 rounds
1. Jett Lawrence, 50 points
2. Hunter Lawrence, 42
3. Chase Sexton, 40
5. Justin Barcia, 32
7. Aaron Plessinger, 30
9. Malcolm Stewart, 29
15. Christian Craig, 12

Results 250MX Class – Fox Raceway National
1. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha
2. Levi Kitchen (USA), Kawasaki
3. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM
8. Pierce Brown (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
10. Ryder DiFrancesco (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
11. Julien Beaumer (USA), KTM
19. Casey Cochran (USA), Husqvarna

Standings 250MX Class 2024 after 1 of 11 rounds
1. Haiden Deegan, 50 points
2. Levi Kitchen, 44
3. Tom Vialle, 38
8. Pierce Brown, 26
10. Ryder DiFrancesco, 23
11. Julien Beaumer, 22
19. Casey Cochran, 8

21 may. 2024

TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING TAKING THINGS OUTDOORS WITH A THREE-RIDER LINEUP IN AMA PRO MOTOCROSS

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It's go time! A RED-hot Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team is set to line up in the opening round of the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship this Saturday, May 25, in Pala, California with the same rider lineup of Justin Barcia, Pierce Brown, and Ryder DiFrancesco but under new management. The team welcomes Frank Latham as Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager for the summer as former manager, Max Lee, steps away after nearly two seasons with the squad.

• Welcome Frank Latham as incoming Team Manager for Pro Motocross
• Bam Bam bringing form into the great outdoors in 2024!
• 250MX combo of PB and Ryder D to feature at the front of the pack

Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing expresses its thanks to Max Lee for his time as Team Manager over the course of the past couple of seasons and wishes him success as he embarks on a new path.
Max Lee:   “It’s been an honor to work with the entire Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team these last two seasons. I truly appreciate this amazing experience and the opportunity to live this dream. It’s bittersweet leaving as I’m going to miss the races and working with such an incredible team but I am very excited to start this next chapter of my career. I wish the team the best of luck this outdoor season and I’d like to give a special thanks to Roger De Coster and John Hinz for their help and guidance. I know Frank Latham will do an outstanding job, as he brings with him years of experience validated with his team relationships and rider results. All the best to everyone at Troy Lee Designs, GASGAS and the KTM Group. On to the next.”
The team is excited to now officially welcome Frank Latham – the highly-regarded former title-winning mechanic and factory team coordinator within the group for over a decade – as incoming GASGAS Team Manager for the summer, and it comes as a significant opportunity in his respected career that he has embraced with open arms.
Frank Latham, Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager:   "I'm excited for the new opportunity and new venture. By moving into this new role I hope I can make an impact, along with the team and the riders. I am very grateful that Troy [Lee] and the KTM Group are giving me this opportunity, the interest they've shown, and the support given to me in moving over to the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team. I am eager for the outdoor rounds to start and am excited to see how the season develops."
On track, Barcia already has four 450MX overall victory trophies in his cabinet, but was denied the opportunity to chase more one year ago when his season ended through injury only three rounds in. This time around, his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition is dialed for the motocross season ahead and he too has form on his side, which he is wanting to make count when the points are paid on Saturday afternoons.
Justin Barcia:   "Supercross was definitely one of my more challenging seasons I have experienced so far, but our focus was to show up at every round with a goal to improve and build with every race. I feel towards the end of the season we made great strides, and we ended in a good spot walking away with a podium in San Diego and landing outside the podium at the last four rounds. I really enjoy outdoors and always have a lot of fun with the variety of tracks and conditions that Pro Motocross brings. I obviously didn’t get to start the outdoor season last year, so I am excited to go out there and have a lot of fun and have a strong season."
As for Brown, there was no denying that he had speed to burn during the recent AMA Supercross Championship season on his way to P4 in 250SX East, and now he's aiming to turn that potential into podiums outdoors. The 21-year-old is yet to stand on an overall podium in Pro Motocross, but is in line to change that narrative onboard his GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition when the gates drop on the new year.
Pierce Brown:  "All in all, Supercross went well. I would have liked to have the last couple rounds better, but it is what is – stuff happens – and we learned a lot from the end of Supercross. Moving into outdoor season, we have been testing a lot this past week and got the bike in a really good spot, so we are going to put some more motos in this week and I’m excited to get things rolling at Pala."
Teammate Ryder D's first full attempt in 250MX one year ago was full of promise, racing to 10th in the point standings and learning the ropes of racing outdoors as a professional. The decorated multi-time AMA Amateur National Motocross Champion is still only aged 19, but it's clear that he has what it takes to do battle with the best 250 Class competitors in the nation and he's primed to debut outdoors with GASGAS.
Ryder DiFrancesco:   "My rookie season was a learning experience. I had some good rides and speed, but never put it all together. I’m glad I finished every race, and it was a huge building block. I’m excited going into outdoors already having a full season under my belt, since it gives me more confidence already knowing what to expect."

20 may. 2024

RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING FIRED-UP FOR DESAFIO RUTA 40

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DANIEL SANDERS AND SAM SUNDERLAND GEAR UP FOR RETURN TO RALLY ACTION IN ARGENTINA

19 may. 2024

RED BULL GASGAS RACES TO CRUCIAL MXGP AND MX2 POINTS IN FRANCE

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Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing secured vital points MX2 and MXGP at the 2024 MXGP of France despite challenging conditions. Both Jorge Prado and Simon Längenfelder finished P4, while Marc-Antoine Rossi, retired early battling illness, but aims for a comeback in Germany.

18 may. 2024

SONDRE HAGA SECURES HISTORIC TRIAL2 WIN ON GASGAS TXE GP

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GASGAS Factory Racing star becomes the first ever rider to claim a Trial2 victory on an electric bike

16 may. 2024

MAKE A STATEMENT WITH THE RED BULL GASGAS RIDERS COLLECTION 2024

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GASGAS AND RED BULL TEAM UP TO CREATE AN EXCLUSIVE MOTOGP™ CASUAL CLOTHING RANGE

12 may. 2024

PRADO POWERS TO VICTORY AT MXGP OF GALICIA, AS LÄNGENFELDER, ROSSI, AND JUNIOR TALENTS SHINE

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Jorge Prado dominated the MXGP of Galicia with three wins, reclaiming the championship lead, while Simon Längenfelder and Marc-Antoine Rossi fought through injuries for vital points, and EMX250 riders Valerio Lata and Mads Fredsoe impressed in their MX2 wildcard entries.

12 may. 2024

Hard-fought points with 13th place for Augusto Fernandez at French MotoGP™

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The massive, vibrant crowd that filled Le Mans for the Grand Prix de France and round five of 2024 MotoGP were treated to another action-packed spectacle. Red Bull GASGAS Tech3’s riders were in the midst of the battle as Augusto Fernandez tackled the 27-laps to take 13th and 19-year-old rookie teammate Pedro Acosta crashed out of a dispute for the top six.

12 may. 2024

JUSTIN BARCIA FIFTH IN SALT LAKE CITY 450SX SUPERCROSS FINALS

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Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing rider Justin Barcia finished off his 2024 AMA Supercross Championship season on a high note with a fifth-place result at Salt Lake City's Rice-Eccles Stadium tonight, continuing his late run of form in the 17th and final round.

• Bam Bam battles to fifth in final 450SX Main Event of 2024
• Pierce Brown finishes fourth in final 250SX East standings
• Kiwi revelation Cole Davies rips to 250SX Futures crown!

Barcia put his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition sixth on the time sheets at the conclusion of qualifying and then impressed with second position in the opening premier class Heat race of the night.
From there, he kept momentum into the 450SX Main Event, where he would greet the checkered flag in fifth position, marking his third top-five result across the final four races of the series. He claimed eighth in the championship points in the end.
Justin Barcia:   "Salt Lake City was a good way to end the Supercross season. I felt very comfortable all day, which landed me finishing second in the Heat race, and I’m happy to end the season with a top-five finish on my GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition. I’m focused and ready for the outdoors now!"
The second 250SX East/West Showdown of the year was a challenging one for Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing, with Pierce Brown qualifying fifth and then replicating that result in the 250SX East Heat, but he had to settle for 12th in the Main Event. That result saw him finish the season fourth in the final standings on his GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition.
Utah was also a mixed outing for 250SX West newcomer Ryder DiFrancesco, the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing rider qualifying in P7 and then racing to ninth in the western regional Heat race. He was 13th in the 250SX East/West Showdown Main Event, which maintained 12th position overall in his first season of AMA Supercross as a professional.
Ryder DiFrancesco:   "I started out today decent and kept working to improve throughout the day. It wasn't what we wanted overall, but going into the outdoors fresh now and am looking forward to that."
GASGAS amateur standout Cole Davies once again made a major impression in winning the 250SX Supercross Futures Main Event in Salt Lake City, crowned the AMA National Champion in the category following what has been a breakout year for the New Zealander on his GASGAS MC 250F.
Cole Davies:   "It's definitely good to get this experience in the Supercross Futures and I've improved at each round. I'm super excited to win this title with GASGAS and really appreciate everybody who has been behind us this year!" Next Race:  May 25 – Pala, California (AMA Pro Motocross)

Results 450SX Class – Salt Lake City
1. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM
2. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha
3. Cooper Webb (USA), Yamaha
5. Justin Barcia (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
6. Malcolm Stewart (USA), Husqvarna

Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 17 of 17 rounds
1. Jett Lawrence, 351 points
2. Cooper Webb, 336
3. Chase Sexton, 307
8. Justin Barcia, 217
10. Malcolm Stewart, 200
11. Aaron Plessinger, 198

Results 250SX East/West Showdown Class – Salt Lake City
1. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha
2. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna
3. Jordon Smith (USA), Yamaha
8. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM
12. Pierce Brown (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
13. Ryder DiFrancesco (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
22. Julien Beaumer (USA), KTM

Standings 250SX West Class 2024 after 10 of 10 rounds
1. RJ Hampshire, 208 points
2. Levi Kitchen, 203
3. Jordon Smith, 185
7. Julien Beaumer, 118
12. Ryder DiFrancesco, 88

Standings 250SX East Class 2024 after 9 of 9 rounds
1. Tom Vialle, 172 points
2. Haiden Deegan, 168
3. Coty Schock, 132
4. Pierce Brown, 131

11 may. 2024

ANDREA VERONA CLAIMS ENDUROGP WIN AT GP OF ROMANIA

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING ACE WINS IN ENDUROGP AND EXTENDS ENDURO2 POINTS LEAD AT THIRD STOP OF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

5 may. 2024

RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING BATTLE THE ELEMENTS AT AGUEDA MUDFEST

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Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing grabbed key points with Jorge Prado fighting to 13th overall in MXGP, while Simon Längenfelder raced to 9th overall in MX2.

5 may. 2024

FOURTH IN DENVER SUPERCROSS A CONTINUATION OF JUSTIN BARCIA TURNAROUND

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A fourth-place finish from Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing rider Justin Barcia at Denver's penultimate stop of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship saw him continue his rapid run of late-season form, making further progression that he's been building upon in recent weeks.

• P4 result Bam Bam's best finish since San Diego podium
• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing makes further gains
• Ryder D returns in an inspired ride to 11th position

Barcia qualified ninth on his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition, before racing to fourth in the second 450SX Heat race of the round. After completing the opening lap in P6, a consistent effort in the Main Event saw him move forward to a fourth-place finish, which has in turn elevated him to ninth in the championship standings following 16 of 17 rounds. Justin Barcia:  "Practice and Qualifying were good today, and then the Heat race was okay, even if fourth wasn't exactly what I wanted. Going into the Main, I knew the track had deteriorated and that my bike would work good on that in the hard-pack. I got a pretty good start, had a lot of intensity in the race, and we were just off the podium in fourth. All in all, it's been a positive couple of weekends, and we've got one more to go in Salt Lake City – podium or bust!"
The resumption of 250SX West saw Ryder DiFrancesco back on track tonight inside the Empower Field at Mile High stadium equipped with the GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition, where he qualified in P9 and then was fourth position in Heat 2 after leading initially.

Trouble at the beginning of the Main Event saw him wedged at the back of the pack, however, from there he climbed all the way back to 11th by race's end in a well-earned result. He continues to sit 12th in the series with one round left to run.
Ryder DiFrancesco:  "Denver was okay, but not the result we wanted. In the Heat race I got a holeshot and led a few laps, which was good. In the Main Event I went down on the opening lap and ended up 11th, but came back even if I didn't ride very well. I'm excited to try and finish up good next weekend before we head outdoors!" Next Race:  May 11 – Salt Lake City, Utah

Results 450SX Class – Denver
1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda
2. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda
3. Jason Anderson (USA), Kawasaki
4. Justin Barcia (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
7. Malcolm Stewart (USA), Husqvarna
8. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM

Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 16 of 17 rounds
1. Jett Lawrence, 336 points
2. Cooper Webb, 316
3. Chase Sexton, 282
9. Justin Barcia, 200
10. Aaron Plessinger, 198
11. Malcolm Stewart, 184

Results 250SX West Class – Denver
1. Jo Shimoda (JPN), Honda
2. Levi Kitchen (USA), Kawasaki
3. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna
10. Julien Beaumer (USA), KTM
11. Ryder DiFrancesco (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing

Standings 250SX West Class 2024 after 9 of 10 rounds
1. RJ Hampshire, 186 points
2. Levi Kitchen, 186
3. Jordon Smith, 165
6. Julien Beaumer, 118
12. Ryder DiFrancesco, 79

4 may. 2024

FOURTH PLACE FOR BUSTO AT X-TRIAL SWITZERLAND

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TOUGH NIGHT IN GENEVA SEES THE GASGAS FACTORY RACING RIDER MISS OUT ON THE GRAND FINAL BY ONE SINGLE POINT!

2 may. 2024

THE BEST GET BETTER AS GASGAS REVEALS 2025 TRIAL LINE-UP!

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TECHNICAL UPDATES AND A FRESH NEW LOOK FOR ALL 2025 TXT GP AND TXT RACING MODELS

2 may. 2024

MARC-ANTOINE ROSSI TO MISS MXGP OF PORTUGAL DUE TO INJURY

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Marc-Antoine Rossi, Red Bull GASGAS Factory MX2 rider, will miss the upcoming MXGP of Portugal due to an injury sustained at the MXGP of Trentino, aiming for a return to racing as soon as possible.

28 abr. 2024

Top ten for Acosta as GASGAS help fuel the thrills at Spanish MotoGP™

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Spanish Grand Prix heroics for Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 at a packed and sunny Jerez and the Gran Premio de España as Pedro Acosta’s maiden MotoGP season ‘good times’ continue to roll. The rookie recovered from a fast crash in Warm-Up to grab 10th place in the race at round four of 21 in 2024. Moto3™ star Daniel Holgado rallied from 18th place to grab 7th in front of an expectant crowd and retains the

28 abr. 2024

HARD-FOUGHT SIXTH-PLACE RESULT FROM JUSTIN BARCIA IN PHILADELPHIA

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Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing's Justin Barcia's run of late-season form continued in the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship at Philadelphia with a sixth-place result in the 450SX Main Event, while teammate Pierce Brown was denied a shot at the 250SX East podium following a final lap mishap.

• Bam Bam puts up a fight for sixth position in 450SX Main Event
• Pierce Brown in 250SX East podium fight until late crash
• Just one race remains in eastern region and PB sits third!

Barcia was only a second outside of P1 at the end of Qualifying on his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition and stopped the clocks in 10th position, before recording a P3 result in the opening premier class Heat race of Round 15. He was consistent on his way to P6 in the Main Event, withstanding pressure from behind, and maintains ninth in the series points table.
Justin Barcia:   "We had a good practice today, qualified P10 and I was quite happy with that because we were within a second of the leader, so that was cool. Heat race, it was good, but nothing spectacular. In the Main Event, I came out top-five on the start and rode really well, then got a little tight in the middle. At the end – or really from the mid-stages of the race – Hunter [Lawrence] was on me and we had a really good battle – it was like the hardest fought sixth-place battle ever! I'm really happy with my ride, even if not so much the result. We're on the up and up, the bike was extremely good today, and I'm looking forward to the last two races in Supercross and onto the outdoors."
250SX East teammate Brown was also on the gas in Philly, despite qualifying in seventh position. He rode his GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition to fourth in Heat 2 and then factored up front in the Main Event until a crash entering the final lap while positioned in P3 unfortunately saw him drop down the order to a 14th-place finish.
Brown has moved to third place in the eastern regional point standings with just one race remaining in the series, while next week we'll see the return of Ryder DiFrancesco in 250SX West at Denver. Both will be on track in Salt Lake City's 250SX East/West Showdown for the Supercross Finals.
Next Race:  May 4 – Denver, Colorado

Results 450SX Class – Philadelphia
1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda
2. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM
3. Jason Anderson (USA), Kawasaki
6. Justin Barcia (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
8. Malcolm Stewart (USA), Husqvarna

Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 15 of 17 rounds
1. Jett Lawrence, 311 points
2. Cooper Webb, 299
3. Eli Tomac, 270
4. Chase Sexton, 268
7. Aaron Plessinger, 198
9. Justin Barcia, 182
11. Malcolm Stewart, 169

Results 250SX East Class – Philadelphia
1. Max Anstie (GBR), Honda
2. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM
3. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha
14. Pierce Brown (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
17. Casey Cochran (USA), Husqvarna

Standings 250SX East Class 2024 after 8 of 9 rounds
1. Tom Vialle, 158 points
2. Haiden Deegan, 143
3. Pierce Brown, 124
22. Casey Cochran, 19

21 abr. 2024

SOLID TOP-FIVE FINISH FOR JUSTIN BARCIA IN NASHVILLE SUPERCROSS

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Back inside the top five and forming a platform to build upon, Nashville was kind to Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing's Justin Barcia with a P5 finish in the 450SX Main Event tonight. And he's eager to keep trending in the right direction with just three rounds remaining in the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship!

• Bam Bam scores first top-five result since Round 3 podium
• Pierce and Ryder D go head-to-head in 250SX East/West Showdown
• PB maintains fourth in eastern regional series standings

The result marked Justin's best since he was third in San Diego toward the beginning of the year, continuing to make progress on his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition, and satisfied with his night inside Nissan Stadium. Bam Bam was 13th in the afternoon sessions and then improved to sixth in his Heat, before featuring closer to the front of the pack when it counted, and he's currently ninth in the standings.
Justin Barcia:   "Practice was decent, didn't feel like I was lighting the world on fire, and didn't qualify where I wanted, but all-in-all it was okay. Heat race, rode average, so I knew I needed to get it together, and we made a few changes for the Main Event. We got off to a decent start, made a lot of passes in the first couple of laps, and then I felt like I rode really well under pressure in the middle of the race. I made a charge toward the end and finished fifth – a top-five feels really good. We've been working hard, but it's been very challenging, and it's good to be closer to where we want to be. We've got a few more races, so we'll keep at it!"
Nashville also marked the first 250SX East/West Showdown of the year, where both 250SX East regular Pierce Brown and 250SX West recruit Ryder DiFrancesco met on track riding their GASGAS MC 250F Factory Editions.
PB was on the gas in Qualifying for P3 on the eastern region and then recorded a second-place score in his Heat, before things came unstuck for him in the Main Event. In the end, he took the checkered flag in 11th but has retained fourth in the 250SX East point standings.
Pierce Brown:   "It wasn't the best night and I'm a little frustrated. I was in a really good spot on the first lap of the Main, made a mistake in the whoops, and that cost me. I feel like I left a good result out there, but sometimes you've just gotta move on. We definitely need to improve the result in the next race, but I felt great on the bike all day and that's what matters. I just need to bring my best version of me to Philly!"
After setting the eighth-best lap of qualifying in 250SX West, Ryder D led his share of the restarted Heat race on his way to a confidence-boosting third-place result, but had to settle for 19th in the Main Event after striking trouble. The high-profile rookie is now positioned 12th in the championship order with two rounds in class left to run.
Ryder DiFrancesco:  "All day was good for me here in Nashville. I led the Heat race for a while until the last lap, so that was cool to finally lead some laps, and then in the Main Event my start wasn't good, but I basically came from last to around seventh or eighth in the middle stages. At that point I went for a pass, ended up falling down, and was pretty far back in the pack from there. Everything else was really good throughout the day though, so I am excited for Denver." Next Race:  April 27 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Results 450SX Class – Nashville
1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda
2. Eli Tomac (USA), Yamaha
3. Cooper Webb (USA), Yamaha
5. Justin Barcia (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
9. Malcolm Stewart (USA), Husqvarna
DNF. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 14 of 17 rounds
1. Jett Lawrence, 286 points
2. Cooper Webb, 281
3. Eli Tomac, 253
4. Chase Sexton, 246
7. Aaron Plessinger, 198
9. Justin Barcia, 166
11. Malcolm Stewart, 155 Results 250SX East/West Showdown Class – Nashville
1. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna
2. Jo Shimoda (JPN), Honda
3. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM
9. Julien Beaumer (USA), KTM
11. Pierce Brown (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
15. Casey Cochran (USA), Husqvarna
19. Ryder DiFrancesco (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Standings 250SX East Class 2024 after 7 of 9 rounds
1. Tom Vialle, 136 points
2. Haiden Deegan, 123
3. Cameron McAdoo, 120
4. Pierce Brown, 116
24. Casey Cochran, 14 Standings 250SX West Class 2024 after 8 of 10 rounds
1. RJ Hampshire, 166 points
2. Levi Kitchen, 164
3. Jordon Smith, 148
6. Julien Beaumer, 106
12. Ryder DiFrancesco, 68

15 abr. 2024

Second MotoGP™ podium for amazing Acosta as GASGAS shakes the USA

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The Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas was the latest hunting ground for Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 and their phenomenon Pedro Acosta. The 19-year-old seized the holeshot at the Circuit of the Americas and battled for the lead through the first half of the 20-lap distance before sealing a comfortable runner-up position. The rostrum appearance was his second in a row in what is just his third MotoGP ra

14 abr. 2024

RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING TRIUMPHS IN TRENTINO

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Jorge Prado clinched his 42nd Grand Prix victory, Simon Längenfelder secured a podium finish in MX2, and Valerio Lata dominated EMX 250 from start to finish.

14 abr. 2024

RAPID CONSISTENCY CONTINUES FOR PIERCE BROWN WITH FOURTH AT FOXBOROUGH SUPERCROSS

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They say consistency is key and that's exactly what Pierce Brown continues to deliver with Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing in 250SX East, finishing fourth for the third-consecutive round and maintaining his string of top-five scores in AMA Supercross 2024.

• PB keeps his top-five run intact with fourth position
• 250SX East title is still within reach with three rounds to run!
• Bam Bam finishes just outside of the top 10 in 450SX

Brown has been in career form on his GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition this season, continuing to knock on the door of an elusive podium. Despite only sitting eighth at the end of qualifying, he jumped to P4 in his Heat race and then replicated that result in the Main Event with a P4 finish. Pierce is also fourth in points, just 15 outside of the red plate.
Pierce Brown:   "Foxborough was an alright night! I feel like I struggled throughout the day and then I pulled it together in the Main Event. I had a decent start and then rode consistently in fourth, which was all I had tonight. We'll go back to work next week and then see you guys in Nashville!"
Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing 450SX contender Justin Barcia also gained strength as Round 13 of the season went into the night program, racing to fourth position in Heat 1 of the premier class. Bam Bam then powered his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition to 11th in the Main Event, which wasn't the result he was looking for but will be one to build upon into the final four races of the AMA Supercross season.
Foxborough saw the Supercross Futures drop the gates again, where GASGAS-backed Cole Davies qualified in second position during the afternoon. He recovered from an early mishap in the Main Event, climbing from outside the top 10 to take the checkered flag in a solid fifth position.
Next Race:  April 20 – Nashville, Tennessee

Results 450SX Class – Foxborough
1. Cooper Webb (USA), Yamaha
2. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM
3. Ken Roczen (GER), Suzuki
10. Malcolm Stewart (USA), Husqvarna
11. Justin Barcia (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing

Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 13 of 17 rounds
1. Jett Lawrence, 261 points
2. Cooper Webb, 261
3. Chase Sexton, 246
7. Aaron Plessinger, 198
9. Justin Barcia, 149
11. Malcolm Stewart, 142

Results 250SX East Class – Foxborough
1. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha
2. Cameron McAdoo (USA), Kawasaki
3. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM
4. Pierce Brown (USA), Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing
15. Casey Cochran (USA), Husqvarna

Standings 250SX East Class 2024 after 6 of 9 rounds
1. Cameron McAdoo, 120 points
2. Tom Vialle, 116
3. Haiden Deegan, 107
4. Pierce Brown, 105
29. Casey Cochran, 7

13 abr. 2024

ANDREA VERONA CLAIMS DOUBLE ENDURO2 VICTORY IN PORTUGAL

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING STAR DOMINATES E2 CATEGORY AT ROUND TWO OF ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO TAKE THE POINTS LEAD

10 abr. 2024

Jorge Prado opens his 2024 MXGP account in awesome style, finishing first overall, while Simon Längenfelder takes second in MX2, shredding the dark volcanic dirt of Neuquén.

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Jorge Prado opens his 2024 MXGP account in awesome style, finishing first overall, while Simon Längenfelder takes second in MX2, shredding the dark volcanic dirt of Neuquén.

7 abr. 2024

PRADO'S SANDSTORM: RED BULL GASGAS ACE DOMINATES MXGP OF SARDEGNA

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Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing MXGP racer Jorge Prado was crowned the new king of sand after he left his rivals trailing at the MXGP of Sardegna. Winning Saturday’s qualifying race, both motos on Sunday, and the Fox Holeshot Prize.

6 abr. 2024

ENDURO2 WIN FOR ANDREA VERONA AT GP OF PORTUGAL

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ITALIAN HOTSHOT MAKES STRONG START TO 2024 SEASON WITH DOUBLE PODIUM RESULT AT ROUND ONE

4 abr. 2024

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31 mar. 2024

SIXTH OVERALL CAPS OFF SOLID ST. LOUIS TRIPLE CROWN FOR JUSTIN BARCIA

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Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing's Justin Barcia finished sixth in the third and final Triple Crown stop of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, with teammate Ryder DiFrancesco matching his 250SX West season-best result with P8 overall.

• Supercross takes on final Triple Crown round of the season
• Sixth overall for Bam Bam following 6-4-10 scorecard
• Ryder D matches his best result of the year in 250SX West

Despite qualifying down the order in 14th position, Barcia meant business once the gates dropped on the trio of Main Events and was consistent on his way to sixth in Race 1. He once again factored inside the top 10 on his way to fourth place in the second race, before 10th in Race 3 capped off his night. That placed Bam Bam sixth overall on his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition, still positioned ninth in the standings. Justin Barcia:   "St. Louis was a little difficult in practice, being an extremely tough track, really soft and rutted. We had to make little changes throughout the day, and I got really comfortable by the second Main Event. We're making a lot of progress, so now we've gotta make it happen for a result – we never give up and we'll keep at it." Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing teammate Ryder DiFrancesco qualified 10th this afternoon and then improved on that to post seventh-place scores across the opening two races of the night. An early fall while in top-five contention saw him finish 12th, which saw him credited eighth overall for the weekend. He's now ranked 13th in the point standings after equaling his best result of the year on the GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition. Ryder DiFrancesco:   "Tonight was good. We had three very good starts and that was a plus. In the first one I went back to seventh, and then in the second race I ran third for a long time, but was seventh again. In the last one, I went down on the first lap, came back to 12th and that gave me eighth overall, so it was a lot better. Starting up front makes things a lot easier and I had fun tonight!" St. Louis also saw the Supercross Futures back in action, where GASGAS-backed Cole Davies claimed another podium finish in third position. After winning Anaheim 2 and then placing second at Daytona, it was his third top-three result of the year onboard his GASGAS MC 250F.
Results – 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 12 450SX Results – St. Louis SX
1. Eli Tomac (Yamaha)
2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha)
3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda)
4. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)
5. Chase Sexton (KTM)
6. Justin Barcia (GASGAS)
7. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna)

450SX Championship Standings (After Round 12)
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 244pts
2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha) 236pts
3. Chase Sexton (KTM) 224pts
6. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 198pts
9. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 138pts
11. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna) 130pts

250SX West Results – St. Louis SX
1. Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki)
2. Jo Shimoda (Honda)
3. Jordon Smith (Yamaha)
4. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna)
7. Julien Beaumer (KTM)
8. Ryder DiFrancesco (GASGAS)

250SX West Championship Standings (After Round 7)
1. Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki) 156pts
2. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) 141pts
3. Jordon Smith (Yamaha) 130pts
6. Julien Beaumer (KTM) 93pts
13. Ryder DiFrancesco (GASGAS) 65pts

28 mar. 2024

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28 mar. 2024

ANDREA VERONA SET FOR 2024 ENDUROGP ASSAULT

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26 mar. 2024

GASGAS CELEBRATES 2023 MXGP WORLD TITLE WITH SPECIAL MC 450F PRADO EDITION!

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24 mar. 2024

Sensational first MotoGP™ podium for GASGAS as Pedro Acosta carves the Algarve

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Red Bull GASGAS Tech3’s Pedro Acosta continues to inject youth and energy into 2024 MotoGP and the rookie showed his rapid learning curve once more with a 3rd place finish at the demanding Algarve International Circuit for only his second outing on the GASGAS RC16. Augusto Fernandez grabbed his first points of the season in 11th at the Grand Prix of Portugal as the Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 team watch

24 mar. 2024

JORGE PRADO DOMINATES MXGP OF SPAIN FROM START TO FINISH

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Jorge Prado nailed a perfect weekend at the 2024 MXGP of Spain taking a record breaking 1-1-1-1 in practice, qualifying and both motos

24 mar. 2024

JUSTIN BARCIA BATTLES TO TOP 10 FINISH IN TECHNICAL SEATTLE SUPERCROSS

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Seattle produced some of the toughest conditions of the year in the AMA Supercross Championship at Lumen Field, but for Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing's Justin Barcia it was another opportunity to keep making progress in 450SX, and that's what he did on his way to ninth position in the Main Event at Round 11 of the season.

• Bam Bam battles hard on his way to third-straight top 10
• Fourth in Heat race displays the promise of Barcia and MC 450F Factory Edition
• 250SX West resumes with Ryder D racing to 13th after a late mistake

Off the back of finishing ninth in Birmingham and eighth in Indianapolis, Barcia has been regaining form in recent weeks and that continued by qualifying P8 and then finishing fourth in Heat 1 on his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition. He ran as high as fifth in the 450SX Main Event, only to go down in the second half of the race and he wasn't able to recover from there on his way to P9. Justin Barcia:   "I had a good practice today and the track was tough all day. In the Heat race, I got off to a bad start, but charged through the pack really well and was P4, so I was happy with that and I felt really good going into the Main Event. It was a good start in the Main, I was riding well and was battling with the guys even though I rode a little bit tight in the beginning. I loosened up in the middle, but unfortunately had a crash and didn't ride to my ability after that. We're getting there, getting better every weekend and our time will come, but until then we'll keep working and get after it!" The 250SX West season resumed with round six of that series, as Ryder DiFrancesco looked to make an impact on his GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition. He was 12th in practice after being greeted by muddy conditions, but rode to fourth in his Heat race.
A late crash in the Main Event dropped him outside of the top 10 to 13th place as he took the checkered flag, but it's clear that our Supercross newcomer will be able to build upon that result in the coming weeks as experience builds.
Ryder DiFrancesco:   "It was a decent night and I feel like I rode better than what the results obviously show. The track was tough, but it was a good day and I was able to improve with stuff that I worked on during the break. Unfortunately, I went down on the last lap and lost around five positions, but St. Louis should be good and I'm excited to head into the Triple Crown round there."
Results – 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 11

450SX Results – Seattle SX
1. Cooper Webb (Yamaha)
2. Chase Sexton (KTM)
3. Jett Lawrence (Honda)
4. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)
9. Justin Barcia (GASGAS)
11. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna)

450SX Championship Standings (After Round 11)
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 230pts
2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha) 214pts
3. Chase Sexton (KTM) 207pts
6. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 162pts
9. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 122pts
10. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna) 115pts

250SX West Results – Seattle SX
1. Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki)
2. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna)
3. Jo Shimoda (Honda)
7. Julien Beaumer (KTM)
13. Ryder DiFrancesco (GASGAS)

250SX West Championship Standings (After Round 6)
1. Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki) 131pts
2. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) 123pts
3. Jordon Smith (Yamaha) 110pts
7. Julien Beaumer (KTM) 78pts
14. Ryder DiFrancesco (GASGAS) 51pts

22 mar. 2024

SECOND PLACE IN FRANCE FOR BUSTO AT X-TRIAL ROUND THREE

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17 mar. 2024

PIERCE BROWN KEEPS CHARGING WITH P4 FINISH AT INDY TRIPLE CROWN

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Fourth place overall marked another convincing performance from Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing rider Pierce Brown in 250SX East at the Indianapolis Triple Crown round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, remaining in the title race over halfway through the season. 450SX teammate Justin Barcia is trending in the right direction after taking P8 overall tonight.

• PB rebounds from opening race to land on 250SX East podium
• Second in the final race the highlight for Brown in tricky conditions
• Encouraging eighth overall continues Bam Bam's 450SX climb

A tough opening race saw Brown recover from an early crash for 12th and then he managed to salvage fourth despite going down again in Race 2, before his best ride of the night was saved for last when he charged to second position riding the GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition. That 12-4-2 scorecard placed him fourth overall for the second week in a row, continuing his perfect stretch of top-five finishes and he's still third in points – only 11 outside of the red plate.

Pierce Brown:   "Fourth overall, I'm not stoked, but not mad about it after a rough first main. The second two were better with a fourth and a second, so I just need to eliminate those mistakes and we will get there. It was a good way to finish the night in P2, and we will keep pushing from here!"

Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing teammate Barcia was also impressive tonight, ripping his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition to 7-9-6 results. After qualifying P8 during the afternoon and then consistently factoring inside the top 10 tonight, his results are on the up and Bam Bam has also now worked his way to ninth in the championship order.

Justin Barcia:  "I qualified P8, so I was happy with that today and the bike was working really well. First race was a bit of a blur – I don't really quite remember! – but in the second one I was riding well even though I made a few too many little mistakes. Third race, I was all over the guys at the end for a top five and pulled up in sixth. All in all, it was a positive weekend and we're gonna keep pushing hard to have better results and get back on that podium soon."

Results – 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 10

450SX Results – Indianapolis SX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda)
2. Ken Roczen (Suzuki)
3. Chase Sexton (KTM)
8. Justin Barcia (GASGAS)

450SX Championship Standings (After Round 10)
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 210pts
2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha) 189pts
3. Chase Sexton (KTM) 185pts
9. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 109pts

250SX East Results – Indianapolis SX
1. Cameron McAdoo (Kawasaki)
2. Tom Vialle (KTM)
3. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha)
4. Pierce Brown (GASGAS)

250SX East Championship Standings (After Round 5)
1. Cameron McAdoo (Kawasaki) 98pts
2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 96pts
3. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 87pts

15 mar. 2024

JAIME BUSTO TAKES THIRD AT X-TRIAL ROUND TWO

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11 mar. 2024

PERFECT PODIUMS ACROSS MXGP AND MX2 IN PATAGONIA

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Jorge Prado opens his 2024 MXGP account in awesome style, finishing first overall, while Simon Längenfelder takes second in MX2, shredding the dark volcanic dirt of Neuquén.

11 mar. 2024

BIGGER, BOLDER, AND BRIGHTER – THE 2024 GASGAS TROY LEE DESIGNS COLLECTION BREAKS COVER

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10 mar. 2024

SEASON-BEST FOURTH POSITION FROM PIERCE BROWN IN BIRMINGHAM

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Birmingham's ninth round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship was a solid one for Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing, where Pierce Brown recorded a season-best fourth-place finish in 250SX East and Justin Barcia rode to ninth position in the 450SX Main Event.

• Pierce Brown goes one better for his best result of the season in P4
• Bam Bam finds a new direction to begin mid-season turnaround
• Team looks ahead to next weekend's second Triple Crown of the year

Brown was once again a factor in 250SX East, qualifying in position five during the afternoon and then charging to P2 in his Heat race. From there, he raced to a season-best fourth position in the Main Event, continuing his consistent run of top-five results on the GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition. He's still third in the point standings, only five points outside of the lead following four rounds.
Pierce Brown:  "I'm happy, but not satisfied. We're still in it in the points, but it wasn't the Main Event that I wanted. I made a couple of mistakes, which cost me a podium, but that was on me – we need better starts. Like I said though, we're in it in the points and I'm stoked with that heading into Indy next weekend! I just need to keep knocking on the door, doing what I'm doing and we'll get it eventually. Overall, we're trending in the right direction!"
Tonight was an important one for Barcia on his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition. He was eighth on the charts in qualifying and then surged to fourth place in his Heat, before claiming an encouraging ninth in the 450SX Main Event. That result moved him inside the top 10 in the standings as we move into the second half of the season.
Justin Barcia:   "Overall, it was a good night, and we had a lot of positives to take away. We went in a different direction with set-up this week and it has given me the comfort I've been looking for, so ready to get back home and put in more work to keep progressing." Results – 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 9 450SX Results – Birmingham SX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda)
2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha)
3. Ken Roczen (Suzuki)
9. Justin Barcia (GASGAS)

450SX Championship Standings (After Round 9)
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 185pts
2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha) 172pts
3. Chase Sexton (KTM) 165pts
10. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 90pts

250SX East Results – Birmingham SX
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)
2. Cameron McAdoo (Kawasaki)
3. Seth Hammaker (Kawasaki)
4. Pierce Brown (GASGAS)

250SX East Championship Standings (After Round 4)
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 74pts
2. Cameron McAdoo (Kawasaki) 73pts
3. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 69pts

6 mar. 2024

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4 mar. 2024

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3 mar. 2024

FIFTH AT DAYTONA SUPERCROSS KEEPS PIERCE BROWN IN 250SX EAST TITLE CONTENTION

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Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing's Pierce Brown made it a third-straight fifth-place result to open the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship in 250SX East, delivering another solid performance at the famed Daytona International Speedway.

• Third-straight top-five result for PB in 250SX East
• Improvements evident as Justin Barcia climbs 450SX order
• Both riders qualify strong at the world-famous venue

Brown has been a picture of consistency this year equipped with the GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition, going 5-5-5 across the opening three rounds of the eastern region and is now tied for P2 in the standings, only a single point behind the series leader. He qualified fourth and then replicated that finish in his Heat Race, before scoring P5 in the Main Event.
Pierce Brown:   "Another fifth was okay on paper, but a disappointing night. I didn't get the start that I needed and it was hard to make passes, so we'll regroup and pick some stuff up for next week. Overall, the bike is good and the team is also, I just need to get a start and put myself into position sooner."
The weekend was a step forward for Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing rider Justin Barcia in 450SX, qualifying in sixth place and then storming to P5 in the opening Heat Race. He was affected by an average start in the Main Event, completing lap one in P18, before putting on a charge to claim 11th position on his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition.
Justin Barcia:   "Daytona definitely wasn't the result we wanted, but we had some positives in practice, qualified a lot better today and there's some light at the tunnel, which was cool. Led a little bit in the Heat, like half a lap, and then got a bit tight and ended up going down once, but it was okay. In the Main Event, I didn't get off the start the best, had a couple of bobbles, crashed and really just struggled to hold on – I had some bad arm-pump tonight. We'll regroup again and be back at it next week!"
Daytona also saw the 250SX Futures on track for the second time this season, where GASGAS amateur racer Cole Davies charged to second position in the Main Event and currently sits on top of the point standings following his 1-2 results to date on the GASGAS MC 250F. Results – 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 8
450SX Results – Daytona SX 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 2. Eli Tomac (Yamaha) 3. Chase Sexton (KTM) 11. Justin Barcia (GASGAS)

450SX Championship Standings (After Round 8) 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 160pts 2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha) 150pts 3. Chase Sexton (KTM) 147pts 11. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 82pts

250SX East Results – Daytona 1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 2. Cameron McAdoo (Kawasaki) 3. Seth Hammaker (Kawasaki) 5. Pierce Brown (GASGAS)

250SX East Championship Standings (After Round 3) 1. Max Anstie (Honda) 52pts 2. Cameron McAdoo (Kawasaki) 51pts 3. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 51pts

25 feb. 2024

SPEED ON PIERCE BROWN'S SIDE IN ARLINGTON WITH ANOTHER TOP-FIVE FINISH

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Outright speed was evident yet again for Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing's Pierce Brown in the latest round of the AMA Supercross Championship, with Arlington marking the second stop of 250SX East for season 2024.

• Team celebrates Military Appreciation Round at AT&T Stadium
• Second-straight fifth place boosts PB to second in the 250SX East
• Bam Bam overcomes afternoon crash to claim 450SX points

Pace has been on Pierce's side so far across the opening two rounds of 250SX East riding his GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition, qualifying in third position today before finishing sixth in his Heat Race. 

The start didn't go his way in the Main Event, however he managed to put on a charge from outside of the top 10 to fifth position by the time the checkered flag waved. With 5-5 scores to open the series, he's climbed to second in the point standings.

Pierce Brown:   "Overall, not a bad weekend. Riding was good and I think we improved as a whole, so that was good. We got another fifth, but we're second in points now and we're in this – I'm excited! Now we're back to work on Monday to tighten a few things up before Daytona this weekend."

Premier class teammate Justin Barcia pressed on in 450SX following a heavy crash in practice, able to put a difficult afternoon behind him to transfer via a win in the LCQ and then push to 14th in the Main Event. He's now 11th in the championship, motivated to regain full fitness and his front-running form on the GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition.

Justin Barcia:   "Tough day here in Arlington. I had a big get-off in the final practice, lucky to somewhat come out of it alright with no big injuries – just a bit of whiplash, a bit bruised up, and a bit sore. Unfortunately, a crash in the Heat put me in the LCQ, which I won, and then in the Main Event I got in a second turn pile-up. I put on a good charge, was moving through the pack, and was about to crack into the top 10, but had another crash so that pretty much ended my hopes of a good result. It was a really tough weekend, but we're gonna go back to the drawing board and keep working. We never give up."

Results – 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 7

450SX Results – Arlington SX
1. Cooper Webb (Yamaha)
2. Eli Tomac (Yamaha)
3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)
14. Justin Barcia (GASGAS)

450SX Championship Standings (After Round 7)
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 135pts
2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha) 132pts
3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 128pts
11. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 71pts

250SX East Results – Arlington
1. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha)
2. Cameron McAdoo (Kawasaki)
3. Tom Vialle (KTM)
5. Pierce Brown (GASGAS)

250SX East Championship Standings (After Round 2)
1. Max Anstie (Honda) 38pts
2. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 34pts
3. Daxton Bennick (Yamaha) 32pts

22 feb. 2024

Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 to chase Moto3™ goals for 2024

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Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 will now lead the red charge in two Grand Prix categories for 2024. The team have added the Moto3 line-up of Daniel Holgado and Jacob Roulstone to accompany the MotoGP™ roster of Augusto Fernandez and Pedro Acosta for the forthcoming racing season.

22 feb. 2024

GASGAS TO SHOWCASE NEW ELECTRIC-POWERED PROTOTYPE TRIAL BIKE IN SPAIN

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SONDRE HAGA HEADS TO THE SPANISH TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE GASGAS TXE

21 feb. 2024

INTRODUCING GASGAS TECH TALKS!

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DIAL IN YOUR GASGAS DIRT BIKE WITH OUR BRAND-NEW VIDEO SERIES

19 feb. 2024

SECURE A PLACE ON THE START LINE FOR THE 2024 JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES!

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REGISTRATION FOR YOUNGSTERS TO ENTER THE SUPER EXCITING MOTOCROSS SERIES OPEN TODAY

13 feb. 2024

ON THE GAS FOR MXGP24: RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING

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The wait is nearly over! As the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship season rolls into sight, the Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing team is gearing up for what promises to be an awesome season ahead.

11 feb. 2024

TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING LOOKS AHEAD FOLLOWING GLENDALE

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Glendale marked the toughest night of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship season so far for Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing, with team riders Justin Barcia and Ryder DiFrancesco each experiencing their share of adversity, but remaining motivated to bounce back in the coming weeks.

• 450SX Class contender Justin Barcia battles hard throughout Main Event
• A fall in the 250SX West Class Main Event marked the end of Ryder D's night
• Troy Lee Designs x Palm Tree Crew collaboration turns heads in Arizona

Barcia and his Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing MC 450F Factory Edition charged to a sixth-place finish in his Heat Race, ensuring Bam Bam a place on the line and a decent gate selection as the Main Event arrived.
The Main Event would mark a challenging outing for the experienced premier class front-runner, who battled hard just outside the top 10 before going down and eventually being credited with 18th position. He's currently 10th in the 450SX standings entering a single weekend off.
With the return of the 250SX West division inside State Farm Stadium, Ryder D completed qualifying in eighth position, equipped with his GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition, before racing to sixth place in his Heat Race and enjoying a share of momentum leading to the night’s Main Event. An unfortunate crash, however, saw DiFrancesco end his night prematurely in Glendale with a DNF, but will be fit to race-on in Arlington next month. He will also take advantage of the upcoming six-week break in the 250SX West schedule.
Max Lee – Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager:   "It was a tough night for the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS team. Ryder started out strong during the first part of the day, he had a couple of bad starts, but ultimately a crash in the Main ended his night early. He was evaluated and released, so will be ready to line up at the next 250 West round. Justin struggled all day, the team worked to get things better, although he ended up crashing in the Main as well. We're ready for a weekend off to regroup and we’ve got some work to do before Arlington." Results – 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 6

450SX Results – Glendale SX
1. Ken Roczen (Suzuki)
2. Jason Anderson (Kawasaki)
3. Jett Lawrence (Honda)
18. Justin Barcia (GASGAS)

450SX Championship Standings (After Round 6)
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 116pts
2. Chase Sexton (KTM) 111pts
3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 108pts
10. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 63pts

250SX West Results – Glendale
1. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna)
2. Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki)
3. Jo Shimoda (Honda)
22. Ryder DiFrancesco (GASGAS)

250SX West Championship Standings (After Round 6)
1. Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki) 106pts
2. Jordon Smith (Yamaha) 102pts
3. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) 101pts
14. Ryder DiFrancesco (GASGAS) 42pts

8 feb. 2024

NEW CONNECTIVITY UNIT OFFROAD AND GASGAS+ APP TO CHANGE THE WAY YOU RIDE AND SET UP YOUR GASGAS DIRT BIKE

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ENJOY BIKE TUNING AT YOUR FINGERTIPS AND TAKE YOUR RIDING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

4 feb. 2024

TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING'S PIERCE BROWN CHARGES TO TOP-FIVE FINISH IN DETROIT

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Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team's Pierce Brown opened his 250SX East campaign with a fifth-place finish at the region's season-opener in Detroit, as 450SX Class racer Justin Barcia raced to a P12 result at Round 5 of the AMA Supercross Championship.

• The 2024 AMA Supercross Championship shifted East inside Detroit's Ford Field 
• Pierce Brown recovers for fifth place finish as 250SX East Class season takes off
• Fastest in qualifying the highlight for in-form Brown to open the new series

Barcia arrived in Detroit onboard his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition, dialing his machine in throughout qualifying before capturing third place in his Heat Race.  The Main Event would mark a more challenging outing for Bam Bam, who was buried off the start as the gates dropped. On a rutty, one-lined circuit, the number 51 did what he could to mount a comeback, which resulted in 12th place on the night. Justin Barcia:   “Struggled a little bit in practice to find a flow today... the track was super-technical with the ruts. I had a really good Heat Race, it was nice to get the fresh track as the first race of the program, so that was cool. Charged up to third in the Heat, then made a little change heading into the Main Event, and unfortunately it was the wrong direction as I was pretty uncomfortable. Not so good result, but we’re determined to work hard and come out swinging in Arizona!” In his first appearance of 2024, Brown showcased speed immediately as the 250SX East Class opened in Detroit, taking his GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition to pole position in qualifying and demonstrating the work having been done throughout the pre-season. Converting his speed to third position in his Heat Race, a mid-pack start for Brown and being caught up in a multi-rider incident to commence the Main Event saw him playing catch up as he sliced his way through the field, capturing a strong fifth place result by race's end.  Pierce Brown:   “Round 1 for us is over and done with, I got the nerves out of the way which feels good. Overall, not a bad day, I got away lucky especially with what happened at the start of the Main… that was hectic! Salvaged a fifth, which isn’t too bad, and we’re in a good spot for the upcoming races, so I’m excited to put some work in and come out swinging at Round 2.” Results – 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 5 450SX Results – Detroit SX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda)
2. Chase Sexton (KTM)
3. Ken Roczen (Suzuki)
12. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 450SX Championship Standings (After Round 5)
1. Chase Sexton (KTM) 98pts
2. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 97pts
3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 96pts
9. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 59pts
12. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 45pts

250SX East Results – Detroit
1. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki)
2. Max Anstie (Honda)
3. Daxton Bennick (Yamaha)
5. Pierce Brown (GASGAS)

250SX East Championship Standings (After Round 1)
1. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki) 25pts
2. Max Anstie (Honda) 22pts
3. Daxton Bennick (Yamaha) 20pts
5. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 16pts

4 feb. 2024

BUSTO ON THE BOX AT X-TRIAL BARCELONA

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JAIME GETS 2024 INDOOR SEASON UNDERWAY WITH SECOND PLACE AT ROUND ONE

31 ene. 2024

GASGAS FACTORY RACING GEARS UP FOR X-TRIAL 2024

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SUPER SPANIARD JAIME BUSTO SET FOR SEASON-OPENER IN BARCELONA

28 ene. 2024

NEW-LOOK GASGAS MOTOGP™ GETS RED BULL POWER FOR 2024 CHARGE!

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Get on the GAS for 2024 with wings, extra promise, and a lot of excitement! Augusto Fernandez, Pedro Acosta and Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 accelerate the changes for the forthcoming season. Don’t miss our super-cool 2024 Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 introduction where the youngest and wildest line-up on the MotoGP grid usher in the second season of Grand Prix action!

28 ene. 2024

TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE FOR TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING AT ANAHEIM 2

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The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team endured a challenging night out at Round 4 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship in Anaheim, California, with 450SX Class racer Justin Barcia credited P13, while 250SX West Class contender Ryder DiFrancesco finished with eighth overall.

• Ghostbusters partnership headlines first Triple Crown round of the year for AMA Supercross
• Ryder D posts consistent scorecard to seal P8 finish in 250SX West division
• MXGP World Champion Jorge Prado delivers 12th overall in final 450SX Class appearance of the year

Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Barcia arrived at Angel Stadium in style, as the team collaborated with Sony Pictures for the upcoming Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire film, with Bam Bam seated behind the wheel of the iconic 'Ectomobile' before climbing aboard his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition.

Race day marked a difficult one for the number 51, who struggled to come to grips with the dry, fast layout that Anaheim 2 presented to the riders. In a night marred with misfortune and falls, the New York native would post 13-16-11 results across the trio of intense Races, which would position him 13th overall.

Justin Barcia: “It was a very challenging day for me at A2 and definitely one to leave in the past. I struggled from the get-go… I just wasn’t very comfortable. A few too many crashes, which ruined our races, although I did get good starts! In the second Race I was in a good position, then had a big crash. Race 3, I was caught up with another rider getting squirrely, which put me back, and overall just a very challenging day. We'll need a rebound in Detroit!”

DiFrancesco opened Round 4 by posting the seventh-fastest qualifying time in 250SX West, which the young Californian would back up with a strong fifth place in Race 1 after fighting for the lead early on his GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition. A consistent seventh-place in Race 2, combined with 12th in Race 3, saw Ryder D take home eighth overall for the weekend.

Ryder DiFrancesco: “Positives from the weekend were my starts, they were way better, and then in Race 1 I was right amongst the fight. I made some mistakes across the day, but I'm ready to take this next weekend off and come back for Glendale in a better position.”

Anaheim 2 presented another night of learning for defending MXGP World Champion Jorge Prado, gaining immense experience across the opening four rounds through the month of January.

Racing his first-career Triple Crown, the Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing regular delivered a 12-8-15 scorecard, earning the Spaniard 12th overall for his final outing in AMA Supercross for the 2024 season.

Jorge Prado: “Just finished my racing here in the U.S. and it’s been a great experience. I would say that this was my second real Supercross behind Anaheim 1, because this one and A1 seemed like the track was more realistic to Supercross with the conditions. I’m happy with my progress, the Triple Crown today was way different again... So much speed and intensity in the first laps, and I struggled with that, especially in the first one. I dropped back to P12 quickly, so I made more adjustments for the other two. But overall, I am quite satisfied, it’s been a good experience, for sure, and with more racing I could get better, so I am motivated for the future.”

Anaheim 2 also saw the opening stop of the 250SX Futures development category, where new GASGAS amateur recruit Cole Davies won the Main Event to commence his 2024 AMA Supercross campaign in fine fashion on the top step of the podium.

Results – 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 4

450SX Results – Anaheim 2 SX
1. Cooper Webb (Yamaha)
2. Eli Tomac (Yamaha)
3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)
12. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)
13. Justin Barcia (GASGAS)

450SX Championship Standings (After Round 4)
1. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 80pts
2. Chase Sexton (KTM) 76pts
3. Cooper Webb (Yamaha) 74pts
9. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 49pts
10. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 45pts

250SX West Results – Anaheim 2
1. Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki)
2. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna)
3. Nate Thrasher (Yamaha)
8. Ryder DiFrancesco (GASGAS)

250SX West Championship Standings (After Round 4)
1. Jordon Smith (Yamaha) 84pts
2. Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki) 84pts
3. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) 76pts
12. Ryder DiFrancesco (GASGAS) 42pts 

21 ene. 2024

PODIUM SCORE IN SAN DIEGO FOR TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S JUSTIN BARCIA

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Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia rebounded in style following a spell with illness to claim a strong third-place finish in the 450SX Main Event in San Diego, as 250SX West Class contender Ryder DiFrancesco finished with a consistent P9 result.

• Bam Bam battles to first 450SX podium of the 2024 season inside Snapdragon Stadium
• Ninth-place finish for newcomer Ryder D in the 250SX West Class Main Event
• MXGP World Champion Jorge Prado to race Anaheim 2 after an 11th-place result

Barcia collected the 12th fastest time in a tight 450SX qualifying session this afternoon, before racing his way to a solid fourth-place result in his Heat Race on the slick surface following constant rainfall in the area throughout the day. Launching out of the gates on board his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition in the Main Event, Barcia was inside the top three immediately as he began battling for the lead, shadowing the leaders as the race progressed. In what was a grueling encounter, he posted a calculated ride as the race wore on, with the number 51 sealing the third position. Justin Barcia:   “San Diego was a crazy day! We only had two practices, as the weather came in, so I qualified decent, but not where I wanted to be. Although, I kept a cool head and got through the Heat Race with a solid result. Main Event, I knew it was going to be gnarly – the track broke down a lot! I got off to an okay start, found second behind Aaron [Plessinger], and then missed the triple one lap, which let Cooper [Webb] get by me. Came in with a lonely third place, but super-stoked after last week and knowing that my health is nearly back to 100 percent.” DiFrancesco commenced Round 3 by posting the seventh-fastest qualifying time in 250SX West, which the youthful Californian would back up with fourth place in his Heat Race as he geared up for the night’s Main Event. A mid-field start followed by a consistent ride on a brutal track surface saw DiFrancesco piece together a race that saw him take the checkered flag in P9, as he navigated the treacherous conditions inside Snapdragon Stadium. Ryder DiFrancesco:  “Good weekend overall! I need to fix little mistakes that are keeping me from being upfront, but lots of positives to take away as we head into Anaheim again next weekend.” San Diego marked another consistent night of Supercross racing for defending MXGP World Champion Prado, whose third-career AMA Supercross event yielded the capable young Spaniard a sixth-place finish in his Heat Race for a direct transfer into the Main Event. Prado would follow that up with an 11th-place finish in the premier class Main Event, and the good news is that he and the Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team have made the decision for him to remain in the U.S. and line up again at Anaheim 2 next Saturday. Jorge Prado:   “Today was another good experience. It was again not too easy after getting a bad start in the Main Event... I think the jump out of the gate was okay, but I got a lot of wheel spin, which sent me backward and meant I was one of the last to the first corner. My opening laps weren’t great, and then I got confused with the blue flags and let the riders who I was battling with by me, which was a pity. It is what it is, I can improve with my opening lap intensity, but I’m excited for three Main Events next weekend in the Triple Crown at A2 as I would like to at least be able to make one holeshot and enjoy that format of racing!” Results – 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 3 450SX Results – San Diego SX
1. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)
2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha)
3. Justin Barcia (GASGAS)
11. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)

450SX Championship Standings (After Round 3)
1. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 60pts
2. Chase Sexton (KTM) 59pts
3. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 56pts
9. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 40pts
10. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 35pts

250SX West Results – San Diego SX
1. Nate Thrasher (Yamaha)
2. Garrett Marchbanks (Yamaha)
3. Jordon Smith (Yamaha)
9. Ryder DiFrancesco (GASGAS)

250SX West Championship Standings (After Round 3)
1. Jordon Smith (Yamaha) 67pts
2. Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki) 59pts
3. Garrett Marchbanks (Yamaha) 57pts
13. Ryder DiFrancesco (GASGAS) 28pts

19 ene. 2024

DANIEL SANDERS AND RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING PLACE EIGHTH AT DAKAR 2024

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COURAGEOUS EFFORT FROM CHUCKY REWARDS HIM WITH ANOTHER TOP-10 RESULT AT THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST RALLY-RAID

18 ene. 2024

RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S DANIEL SANDERS PLACES EIGHTH ON PENULTIMATE STAGE AT DAKAR 2024

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AUSSIE RACER COMPLETES TIMED SPECIAL WITH ANOTHER SOLID RIDE IN THE DESERT

17 ene. 2024

DANIEL SANDERS GETS ON THE GAS THROUGH DAKAR STAGE 10

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING STAR DELIVERS INSPIRING RIDE AS THE RACE NEARS ITS CONCLUSION

16 ene. 2024

RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S DANIEL SANDERS SAFELY THROUGH ANOTHER TOUGH STAGE AT DAKAR 2024

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SMART RIDING BY THE AUSSIE ON STAGE NINE MOVES HIM ONE DAY CLOSER TO THE FINISH LINE IN YANBU

15 ene. 2024

DAKAR STAGE EIGHT PROVES TO BE A CHALLENGING ONE FOR DANIEL SANDERS

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S RALLY STAR REGROUPS MID-STAGE TO DELIVER ANOTHER TOP-10 RESULT

14 ene. 2024

PROMISE ON SHOW FOR TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING IN TOUGH SAN FRANCISCO CONDITIONS

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The second round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship marked a mixed night out for the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team, with 450SX contender Justin Barcia salvaging points after battling through sickness this week, and Ryder DiFrancesco experiencing the highs and lows of racing in the 250SX West Class.

• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team’s battles in the mud of San Francisco
• Ryder D earns first Heat Race victory before enduring difficulties in the Main Event
• Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s MXGP World Champion Jorge Prado raced to a 450SX Heat Race victory and seventh position

Round 2 marked a challenging night for Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Barcia, who put in a warrior-like effort to endure the treacherous conditions while managing an illness. He qualified his way into the Main Event via the LCQ, where he would pilot his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition to 17th place. Justin Barcia:   “Crazy day here in San Francisco, crazy event. I got a serious sickness coming into this race, so I couldn’t ride or train, had to hit the hospital a couple of times, and I'm just really happy to be here. It was really tough with the weather, and unfortunately, my body was pretty hammered – made it hard on myself by going to the LCQ, but all-in-all it was a survival mode weekend for me. I'm happy to be in one piece and am looking forward to being healthy and putting my bike up front.” DiFrancesco opened his San Francisco race day by posting the 13th-fastest time in the sole qualifying session, before rocketing out of the gates aboard his GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition in the second 250SX West Heat Race to the holeshot. Intent on checking out, DiFrancesco built a staggering 20-second margin between him and the second-place rider, sealing the first Heat Race win of his career in impressive fashion. An unfortunate start to the Main Event for DiFrancesco had him buried deep in the field, with the Californian ultimately ending up with an unfortunate DNF in the mud. Ryder DiFrancesco:   “It was a good night here until it wasn’t! All day I felt good in the mud, I don’t know where that comes from – maybe Bakersfield when it’s muddy, but that’s once a year... It was good to get my first Heat Race win, which is a cool feeling! We have a bunch of stuff to work on, but good thing we get to line up again next weekend.” Current MXGP World Champion Prado made his second AMA Supercross start in San Francisco with 12th in qualifying, quickly followed up by a massive Heat Race holeshot and a thrilling performance to secure the opening 450SX Heat Race victory. A measured ride during the Main Event saw the Spaniard claim a commendable seventh-place result. Jorge Prado:   “Second round is done, and I am very happy about everything. I feel like I got used to the format already after last weekend, which is a big adjustment for me, especially learning a new track in eight or nine laps. But hey, good start in the Heat and some good opening laps, stayed consistent, and got my first-ever Heat Race win! I was super happy about that because I’m not a big mud specialist, then in the Main Event the gate dropped very quickly, and I got a bad start. I slowly made my way through the field and only wanted to stay on the bike, that was my goal, so with seventh place, I am very happy.” Results – 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 2 450SX Results – San Francisco SX
1. Chase Sexton (KTM)
2. Eli Tomac (Yamaha)
3. Ken Roczen (Suzuki)
7. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)
17. Justin Barcia (GASGAS)

450SX Championship Standings (After Round 2)
1. Chase Sexton (KTM) 45pts
2. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 38pts
3. Eli Tomac (Yamaha) 35pts
9. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 24pts
12. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 20pts

250SX West Results – San Francisco SX
1. Jordon Smith (Yamaha)
2. Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki)
3. Garrett Marchbanks (Yamaha)
21. Ryder DiFrancesco (GASGAS)

250SX West Championship Standings (After Round 2)
1. Jordon Smith 47pts
2. Levi Kitchen 42pts
3. RJ Hampshire 38pts
15. Ryder DiFrancesco (GASGAS) 14pts  

14 ene. 2024

SIXTH FOR SANDERS ON DAKAR STAGE SEVEN

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S DANIEL SANDERS KICKS OFF WEEK TWO WITH ANOTHER STRONG RESULT

13 ene. 2024

IT’S THE DAKAR RALLY REST DAY FOR DANIEL SANDERS AND RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING

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CHUCKY AND THE TEAM TAKE A DAY OFF TO RELAX AND REGROUP AHEAD OF WHAT LOOKS SET TO BE ANOTHER GRUELING WEEK OF RACING IN THE DESERT

12 ene. 2024

RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S DANIEL SANDERS DIGS DEEP FOR FOURTH ON DAKAR CHRONO STAGE

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TWO-DAY SPECIAL SERVES UP A SERIOUS TEST AND CHUCKY COMES OUT SWINGING TO MOVE UP TO SEVENTH OVERALL

11 ene. 2024

DANIEL SANDERS COMPLETES FIRST LEG OF DAKAR CHRONO STAGE UNSCATHED

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING STAR SAFELY THROUGH FIRST HALF OF THE EVENT’S TWO-DAY SPECIAL

10 ene. 2024

FIGHTING FOURTH FOR RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S DANIEL SANDERS ON DAKAR STAGE FIVE

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CHUCKY’S ON THE GAS THROUGH THE SHORT AND SANDY SPECIAL TO RE-ENTER THE TOP-10 OVERALL

9 ene. 2024

DANIEL SANDERS OVERCOMES ANOTHER CHALLENGING DAY AT THE DAKAR

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING STAR SOLDIERS ON THROUGH A TESTING FOURTH STAGE

8 ene. 2024

A TOUGH DAY FOR RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING AT DAKAR 2024

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DANIEL SANDERS MAINTAINS TOP-10 RANKING WHILE SAM SUNDERLAND’S TIME AT THIS YEAR’S DAKAR COMES TO A PREMATURE END

7 ene. 2024

SAM SUNDERLAND AND DANIEL SANDERS RATTLE UP THE LEADERBOARD ON DAKAR DAY TWO

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S RALLY STARS WELL INSIDE THE TOP 10 OVERALL AFTER STRONG RIDES THROUGH THE SECOND TIMED SPECIAL

6 ene. 2024

RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING BEGIN DAKAR 2024 WITH POSITIVE RESULTS

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DANIEL SANDERS AND SAM SUNDERLAND SAFELY THROUGH THE GNARLY FIRST STAGE

5 ene. 2024

Consistent results for Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team at AMA Supercross season-opener

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AMA Supercross roared back into action at the famed Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, this Saturday, as the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team entered the fray with Justin Barcia securing seventh place in the 450SX ranks, with new recruit Ryder DiFrancesco taking ninth place in 250SX West.

• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia finishes with seventh place at the season-opener
• Ryder DiFrancesco races to ninth place in 250SX West Class on first outing with GASGAS
• Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing's MXGP World Champion Jorge Prado delivers P13 in Supercross debut

The buzz surrounding the opening round was in the air as riders met for the first time in months, hitting the track for the opening qualifying session of the year eager to showcase the improvements made throughout the off-season. For Barcia, limited seat time following his recovery from injury saw him land P13, equipped his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition. Fifth position in his Heat Race earned Barcia a direct transfer into the Main Event, where he would charge hard all race long inside the top 10 and translate his pace into a seventh-place result to begin his 2024 challenge Justin Barcia:   “Anaheim 1 was a stressful day and mostly because of the unknown... I didn’t have the strongest off-season I’ve ever had in my career, but I just used my veteran skills and had a good day! Qualifying wasn’t where I wanted to be, but I kept a cool head and had a decent Heat Race. And then in the Main Event, I made some good passes there and then had a good battle with Chase [Sexton], Aaron [Plessinger], and a couple of other guys, then tightened up a little bit at the end there. All-in-all, I was happy to get a top 10 and the goal for the season is to build as we go.” Piloting his GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition for the first time in race conditions, DiFrancesco was on the gas from the outset, improving from 11th in qualifying and racing to a sixth-place finish in the opening 250SX Heat Race of the year. A top-10 start saw DiFrancesco battling for position throughout the entirety of the Main Event, pushing hard to move his way up the order. Ninth place was the result by the conclusion of the race, banking a solid amount of points and experience as the series next heads to San Francisco. Ryder DiFrancesco:   “It was a good night for A1, the first round is always a bit nerve-wracking, and it’s just the little things, like making it through the Heat Race into the Main Event. They’re things that no one really thinks about, so that was a huge check-off for me, and I know I have a lot more in me! Ninth isn’t where I want to be, but I ran fifth or sixth for half the race and I’m now stoked for San Francisco.” Lining up for his first career start in 450SX, all eyes were on defending MXGP World Champion Jorgo Prado as the Spaniard debuted in the tight confines of Supercross. After posting the ninth-fastest qualifying time, The Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing rider signaled his intentions early, and a solid eighth place in his Heat Race resulted in a direct transfer to the Main Event. Prado powered out of the gates to one of his patented fast starts in the Main Event, mixing it up amongst the top Supercross riders in the world as he battled for position. Noting the track deterioration during the race, he gained invaluable experience under the lights of Angel Stadium, and finished in 13th place. Jorge Prado:   “First-ever Supercross race is done, and what an experience! It’s so different from what I am used to, and it was just a day of building. I felt good in practice every time, and then the night show the track was so different. I’m used to riding the test tracks with a harder base and different whoops, so every time I tried to go through these ones, they were so different, which made it difficult and unpredictable. I didn’t find a good flow in the Main Event, but got a good start. I think next week we will move in the right direction, especially with having one race under my belt, and P13 I think is not a bad start.” Results – 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 1 450SX Results – Anaheim I SX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda)
2. Jason Anderson (Kawasaki)
3. Chase Sexton (KTM)
7. Justin Barcia (GASGAS)
13. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)

450SX Championship Standings (After Round 1)
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 25pts
2. Jason Anderson (Kawasaki) 22pts
3. Chase Sexton (KTM) 20pts
7. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 15pts
13. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 9pts

250SX West Results – Anaheim I SX
1. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna)
2. Jordon Smith (Yamaha)
3. Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki)
9. Ryder DiFrancesco (GASGAS)

250SX West Championship Standings (After Round 1)
1. RJ Hampshire, 25pts
2. Jordon Smith, 22pts
3. Levi Kitchen, 20pts
9. Ryder DiFrancesco (GASGAS) 13pts

5 ene. 2024

GET TO KNOW THE REAL JORGE PRADO IN THE LATEST EPISODE OF GASGAS DIRT

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WE SIT DOWN WITH THE THREE-TIME MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMP AT HOME IN ROME WHERE HE SHARES HIS SECRETS TO SUCCESS

21 dic. 2023

RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING SET FOR DAKAR RALLY ASSAULT

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SAM SUNDERLAND AND DANIEL SANDERS FOCUSED ON A SUCCESSFUL START TO 2024

18 dic. 2023

2024 GASGAS FACTORY EDITION MOTOCROSS MACHINES LOADED WITH THE LATEST DIRT BIKE TECH!

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ELECTRONIC WIZARDRY CHANGES THE GAME FOR ALL RIDERS LOOKING TO SPICE THINGS UP ON THE RACETRACK

1 dic. 2023

Defending MXGP World Champion Jorge Prado to open 2024 season with AMA Supercross cameo

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A two-week shakedown in Southern California training at RD Field is all it took for defending MXGP World Champion Jorge Prado to make the decision to try his hand at AMA Supercross, set to make a fascinating cameo appearance across the opening three rounds of the 2024 season.

• MXGP World Champion to make AMA Supercross Championship debut in 2024
• Partnering with the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team
• Planning to line up in 450SX Class at Anaheim 1, San Francisco and San Diego

That's right, our Spanish sensation is in for Anaheim 1, San Francisco and San Diego this coming January, equipped with the GASGAS MC 450F in what will be his first-ever American Supercross start – straight into the premier 450SX ranks on debut. And we're stoked to see it! Fresh from clinching the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship in the MXGP category, which was a milestone achievement for both himself and GASGAS with the Davide De Carli-managed squad, Jorge had expressed his lifelong dream of sampling the sport of Supercross – and potentially making a 450SX start! – in the United States. From there, accompanied by a blitz of media attention throughout his brief off-season excursion, the capabilities of the the talented 22-year-old were evident from the outset while applying his craft within the tighter confines of training on a full-scale supercross track layout. Together between Jorge, his regular Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team and the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team, it was decided that he will go on to contest the opening three rounds of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship in a bid to gain experience via a series of gate-drops and race mileage in the U.S. during what will still be the Grand Prix off-season. Jorge Prado:   “Since I started riding my dream has always been to one day race in the U.S., specifically to race Supercross. I have watched it my whole life on television and always thought it must be great to race under lights with a huge crowd and atmosphere! And more specifically, it must be great to race at an iconic stadium like Angel Stadium. I was lucky enough in 2015, while visiting and training in the U.S., to go to Anaheim 1 – it was a great experience and made me want to try it even more. So given I won the MXGP title this year and am totally healthy and looking for a new challenge, I thought it was the perfect time in my career to come and train in USA properly to prepare for a few Supercross races. I don’t want to waste another whole year wondering if I could or should, so I am here and I am going to try it out. I’m really looking forward to it and am lucky enough to have the full support of my Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team back home with Claudio and Davide de Carli, and the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team here in the USA behind me.” Roger De Coster (Director of Motorsports, North America):   “The main goal for Jorge in 2024 is to defend the world title he earned this past season, but of course we are excited to see what he can do on a Supercross track. We all know that he is very talented, given he’s already a multiple times Motocross World Champion, having won in MX2 and being the current MXGP Champion. However, we also know that Supercross at the highest level is extremely competitive and to race with the top here requires a lot of toughness besides talent, so this will be a huge challenge for him. We wish him the very best and are glad that with the support of TLD GASGAS we are able to support his wishes to try Supercross!” Davide De Carli (Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager):   “Jorge fulfilled his dream in Europe to become MXGP World Champion this year and we are so proud of him. His desire now is to train in the U.S. and to try Supercross, because he hasn't had the opportunity until now and from our side he completely deserves it. We, as a team, along with Pit Beirer and Robert Jonas have been completely open since day one with Jorge about giving him the opportunity to race Supercross and we will support him from Europe! We can’t wait to see him line up at A1 as it’s important for him to race those first three rounds to clarify in his mind where his racing future is, as he’s still really young and can try it out. It’s also good winter training for him before the start of the MXGP season, where his goal is to defend his number one plate in 2024. Good luck, Jorge!” Following his scheduled three-round appearance in the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, Jorge will return to Europe and prepare for his MXGP World Championship defense, which will open at the MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina on March 10, 2024.

21 nov. 2023

DE CARLI RACING TO LEAD THE RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING TEAM INTO THE FUTURE

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MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT ENSURES CONSISTENCY FOR GASGAS' FACTORY TEAM

20 nov. 2023

THANK YOU TADDY!

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GASGAS WISHES MULTI-TIME WORLD CHAMPION ALL THE BEST FOR THE FUTURE

15 nov. 2023

WALK INTO GASGAS’ VIRTUAL SHOWROOM AND BUILD YOUR DREAM DIRT BIKE!

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NEW 3D CONFIGURATOR ALLOWS FOR TOTAL CUSTOMIZATION OF POPULAR MODELS

11 nov. 2023

ANDREA VERONA TAKES ENDURO2 VICTORY AT 2023 ISDE

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING STAR BATTLES THROUGH GRUELING WEEK-LONG EVENT TO FINISH AS RUNNER-UP IN OVERALL INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS

7 nov. 2023

GASGAS COMMIT TO FUTURE TALENT WITH EXCITING EMX250 PROGRAM

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BEDDINI GASGAS FACTORY JUNIORS INTRODUCED FOR 2024 MXGP

6 nov. 2023

MARC-ANTOINE ROSSI JOINS RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING ON MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING COMPLETE RIDER LINE-UP FOR 2024

3 nov. 2023

GASGAS REVEALS SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR 2024 SSDT AS ENTRIES OPEN FOR PRESTIGIOUS SIX-DAY TRIAL

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ANY GASGAS RIDER TAKING ON THE ICONIC EVENT WILL BENEFIT FROM TECHNICAL SUPPORT, SPARES, AND MUCH MORE!

31 oct. 2023

GASGAS EXPANDS ITS MINI ELECTRIC DIRT BIKE LINE-UP WITH THE RADICAL MC-E 2!

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ALL-NEW BATTERY-POWERED MODEL MAKES IT EVEN EASIER FOR KIDS TO RIDE OFFROAD

24 oct. 2023

GASGAS TURNS UP THE HEAT WITH ALL-NEW 2024 MC 50 AND MC 65!

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SMALL, RED, AND EASY TO SHRED DIRT BIKES FOR THRILL-SEEKING KIDS WORLDWIDE

15 oct. 2023

SAM SUNDERLAND WITHDRAWS FROM RALLYE DU MAROC FOLLOWING STAGE ONE

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After putting in a courageous effort to complete the opening stage at the 2023 Rallye du Maroc, Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the event. Unable to race at 100% following his pre-race crash, Sam, with the support of the whole team, will now focus on getting back to full fitness before beginning to prepare for the upcoming Dakar Rally in January 2024. It’s been a challenging year for Sam. Following a highly successful 2022 season where he claimed his second-career Dakar Rally victory, the Brit went on to be crowned FIM World Rally-Raid Champion. But in racing, anything can happen, and the cards certainly didn’t fall Sam’s way in 2023. Heal up soon, Sam, and we’ll see you at Dakar ‘24.

Andreas Hölzl – Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager:   “This is for sure not the way we wanted to end the season with Sam, but as he’s still suffering from his pre-race crash, it was the right decision for him to withdraw after stage one. Everyone at Red bull GASGAS Factory Racing supports his decision and now Sam will rest, recover, and begin focusing on the upcoming Dakar Rally in January.”

14 oct. 2023

SAM SUNDERLAND OVERCOMES PRE-RACE CRASH TO SAFELY COMPLETE STAGE ONE AT RALLYE DU MAROC

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING RIDER KICKS OFF THE FINAL ROUND OF THE FIM WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPIONSHIP WITH 18TH FASTEST TIME

12 oct. 2023

SAM SUNDERLAND FIRED UP FOR 2023 RALLYE DU MAROC

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING STAR EXCITED TO BE BACK RACING IN MOROCCO AS W2RC SEASON WRAPS UP

8 oct. 2023

BUSTO GETS BACK TO BUSINESS AT ANDORRA X-TRIAL

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JAIME RETURNS TO INDOOR ACTION WITH SOLID RUNNER-UP RESULT AT ROUND FIVE

7 oct. 2023

ANDREA VERONA ENDS ENDUROGP SEASON WITH ENDURO2 VICTORY IN PORTUGAL

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING ENDURO ACE CEMENTS STRONG YEAR WITH WINNING RIDE AT ROUND SEVEN

6 oct. 2023

Fernandez and Acosta set to Get on the GAS for 2024 MotoGP™

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GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 will continue to showcase some of the best and brightest Spanish talent in MotoGP as Augusto Fernandez and Pedro Acosta will surge into the 2024 championship with the GASGAS RC16s.

2 oct. 2023

Ryder DiFrancesco to get on the gas in 2024 with Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing

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Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing has signed Ryder DiFrancesco for the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) season, spanning the AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross Championships, as well as the high-profile SMX Finals series.

• Ryder D is GASGAS-bound for 2024 onboard the MC 250F Factory Edition
• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing lands talented teenage prospect
• 2024 season will mark DiFrancesco's first in 250SX regional division

Still just 18 years of age, Ryder D is regarded as one of the sport's finest young talents in U.S. competition, emerging from a highly-decorated amateur career into the professional ranks this year with immediate promise and a share of encouraging results.
The 2024 season will see DiFrancesco line up for his rookie 250SX campaign – the specific region yet to be determined – when the gates drop on Supercross early next year, in addition to his second term of lining up outdoors in 250MX, and the SMX post-season.
Max Lee, Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager:   "We're super-excited to have Ryder DiFrancesco join the team for the 2024 racing season. He has a lot of talent and a good work ethic, so I think he’s a great fit for the group and the GASGAS brand!"
After beginning this year in Supercross Futures, Ryder went on to contest the entire Pro Motocross Championship, achieving four top 10 overall results in 11 rounds, and a season-best of sixth at Ironman Raceway's final round, which earned him 10th place in the standings.
DiFrancesco continued that form at SMX Playoff 1 in Charlotte, where he finished fourth overall, and would eventually race to 12th position in the 250SMX Championship. Now, the opportunity to GET ON THE GAS arrives, and the teenager is eager to take on fresh challenges in a new environment, equipped with the razor-sharp MC 250F Factory Edition.
Ryder DiFrancesco:   "I am very excited to make the transition to the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team for my first full professional season! I’m ready for new challenges and learning a new bike, which is the exciting part of what's ahead together."

30 set. 2023

ANDREA VERONA TAKES ENDURO2 VICTORY AT ENDUROGP OF PORTUGAL

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S ENDURO ACE PUTS IN A SUPER STRONG RIDE AT PENULTIMATE ROUND OF THE SEASON

24 set. 2023

SIMON LÄNGENFELDER ENDS 2023 WITH A PODIUM IN GREAT BRITAIN

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING CONCLUDE TITLE-WINNING SEASON ON TOP FORM.

23 set. 2023

Pierce Brown scores highest finish of SMX World Championship season

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Visiting the birthplace of Supercross, the Los Angeles Coliseum, the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team was looking for strong finishes to close out the SuperMotocross playoffs.

• The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing was a beehive of activity all day long as this is close to their home turf
• Justin Barcia had a tough end to his ’23 campaign
• Pierce Brown had his best race of the SMX Playoffs

250 Pierce Brown stepped things up for the final round of the SMX Playoff, qualifying in third position, and setting himself with a great gate pick for the night’s racing. When the gate dropped for the first moto, he rounded the first turn in 13th aboard his MC 250F Factory Edition, picked off a few spots on the first lap, and powered his way up to eighth by the checkered flag. For the second moto, he was 11th around the first turn, and sixth by the time they finished the first lap, and fifth at the finish. That gave him seventh overall for the night, and 11th overall in the series. Pierce Brown:   “The last round of SuperMotocross is done and dusted. All around it was a pretty good day. I qualified good. In moto one I had a bad start, but I ended up eighth. In moto two I got a better start, and I ended up fifth so I was happy with that. I feel like I was riding good all day...I'm happy with it. I'm ready to take some time off and then get back to work. " 450 For Justin Barcia, his night was spectacular, but unfortunately, far too brief. Justin has had a string of great starts during the SMX Playoffs, and that continued in the Coliseum, as he powered his MC 450F Factory Edition into second as he rounded the first turn. He had made a pass for the lead on the first lap, but a hard crash immediately after that put an end to his night. He finished his season in seventh overall among the 450 class competitors. Results – SuperMotocross Playoff 3 250 SuperMotocross 1. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 5-2; 2. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) 4-4; 3. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) 2-6 …  7. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 8-5 450 SuperMotocross 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 1-1; 2. Ken Roczen (Suzuki) 2-2; 3. Cooper Webb (Yamaha) 5-3…  23. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 21-23 Final Championship Standings 250 SuperMotocross 1. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 157 points; 2. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) 152 points; 3. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) 122 points…  11. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 86 points 450 SuperMotocross 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 163 points; 2. Ken Roczen (Suzuki) 146 points; 3. Chase Sexton (Honda) 120 points …  7. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 98 points

19 set. 2023

REFLECT ON JORGE PRADO'S TITLE-WINNING TERM WITH GASGAS VIDEO

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING STAR ENTERS RECORD BOOKS WITH GREAT SEASON.

17 set. 2023

JORGE PRADO CROWNED 2023 MXGP WORLD CHAMPION ON MC 450F

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING COMPLETE HISTORIC DAY WITH DOUBLE PODIUM.

17 set. 2023

SAVE THE DATE! DEBRIEF WITH THE MXGP WORLD CHAMPION, JORGE PRADO

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MEDIA MEMBERS INVITED TO DISCUSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RUN WITH JORGE PRADO

15 set. 2023

Justin Barcia finishes sixth in Chicagoland SuperMotocross

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The second round of the SuperMotocross Playoffs gave the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team a chance to rebound from a tough first round, and they found a very fast and flowing circuit at Chicagoland Speedway.

• Double points meant double opportunity for the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team
• Justin Barcia scored a 4-10 for sixth overall
• Pierce Brown tallied a pair of 11th-place finishes for 11th overall

450 Once again showing starting prowess and the power of his MC 450F Factory Edition, Justin Barcia rounded the first turn in the top three. He briefly moved to second before being passed by a pair of riders who moved him to his eventual fourth-place finishing spot. In the second moto, he once again rounded the first turn in the top two, despite starting well on the outer half of the gate. Unfortunately, a crash in the sand section dropped him to 11th, and he was only able to pick up one spot before the finish. Still, his 4-10 moto finishes were good for sixth overall, and he currently holds down the seventh spot in the 450 standings. Justin Barcia:  “Chicagoland was a good day. I had good qualifying sessions, I was feeling good and had a good first moto. In the second moto I had a crash in the sand, and I was pretty stacked up from there, I couldn't really make any passes and struggled a little after that. That was a tough second moto. But the first moto was really good so we had a few positives this weekend and I'm looking forward to getting back to California, doing a little bit of work before the last race, and going out with a good last race at the L.A. Coliseum.” 250 For Pierce Brown and his MC 250F Factory Edition, his day was all about 11th. Two 11th-place finishes resulted in an 11th overall. Pierce Brown:   “I felt a little under the weather all day. I just didn't have what I needed, so we're just going to rest up and get ready for the last round." Next Event (SuperMotocross Round 3): September 23, 2023 – Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Results - 2023 SuperMotocross Playoff 2 250 SuperMotocross 1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 1-1; 2. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) 2-2; 3. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 3-3 … 11. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 11-11; 450 SuperMotocross 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 1-2; 2. Ken Roczen (Suzuki) 3-1; 3. Chase Sexton (Honda) 2-3… 6. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 4-10 SuperMotocross Playoff Standings – After Round 2 250 SuperMotocross 1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 89 points; 2. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) 86 points; 3. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 82 points… 13. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 41 points 450 SuperMotocross 1. Chase Sexton (Honda) 90 points; 2. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 88 points; 3. Ken Roczen (Suzuki) 80 points … 7. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 59 points

10 set. 2023

BUSTO AND SPAIN WIN FIM TRIAL DES NATIONS 2023

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JAIME DOES HIS THING TO HELP TEAM SPAIN CLAIM A 19TH STRAIGHT TDN WIN AS GASGAS RIDERS FINISH ON EVERY STEP OF MEN’S PREMIER CLASS PODIUM IN FRANCE

7 set. 2023

GASGAS UNVEILS ITS REVISED TRIAL BIKE LINE-UP FOR 2024!

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ALL SIX MODELS AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER 7 IN GASGAS DEALERS WORLDWIDE

2 set. 2023

JAIME BUSTO SIGNS OFF FIRST SEASON WITH GASGAS FACTORY RACING SECOND OVERALL IN THE TRIALGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!

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SPANISH ACE ROUNDS OUT 2023 WITH A DOUBLE RUNNER-UP RESULT IN FRANCE

30 ago. 2023

SAM SUNDERLAND WITHDRAWS FROM THE DESAFIO RUTA 40

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S RALLY STAR MAKES THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO EXIT ROUND FOUR OF THE FIM WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPIONSHIP

28 ago. 2023

SAM SUNDERLAND MAKES STRONG RETURN TO RALLY RACING AT DESAFIO RUTA 40

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING STAR PICKS UP HIS PACE THROUGHOUT DAY ONE IN ARGENTINA TO CLAIM THE 11TH FASTEST TIME

28 ago. 2023

SUNDERLAND KEEPS ON KEEPING ON AT THE DESAFIO RUTA 40

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POSTING THE SEVENTH QUICKEST TIME ON STAGE TWO MOVES THE TWO-TIME DAKAR CHAMPION UP TO NINTH OVERALL

25 ago. 2023

Justin Barcia wraps up MX season with a top-five moto finish at Ironman

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The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team wrapped up a tough injury-plagued outdoor season at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana, with a goal of building momentum for the upcoming inaugural SuperMotocross playoffs.

• Despite missing nine races, Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia goes into the playoff races in the tenth overall spot; while Pierce Brown is the 15th ranked 250 rider after missing seven races
• Justin Barcia had an 11-5 score at Ironman for seventh overall
• Pierce Brown’s 17-10 moto scores gave him 13th overall for the day

250 MX After qualifying just outside the top ten of the talent-laden 250 class, Pierce Brown’s first moto got off to a rough start when he went down with a cluster of riders in the second turn. After remounting his MC 250F Factory Edition, he made his way back to 17th. In moto two, he got off to a better start and was 14th at the end of the first lap. From there, he picked off four riders, making his way to tenth at the finish. Pierce Brown:   “The first moto was a little bit rough. I got tangled up with some riders after the start which was unfortunate. I had to start from basically dead last, and was able to make it up to 17th. Not a good moto, but I was happy with my riding. In moto two it wasn't a great start or a terrible start, but I was able to make some passes and ended up tenth. So, for how the last couple motos have been I'm pretty happy with how I rode in moto two and how it went so hopefully we're building some momentum for the SuperMotocross rounds." 450 MX In his third race back since returning to action, Justin Barcia qualified tenth aboard his MC 450F Factory Edition on the fast and flowing Ironman circuit. Unfortunately, a crash early in moto one dropped him deep into the 40-rider pack. He salvaged what he could for the moto by charging his way back to 11th at the finish. In moto two, a much better start had him running in the top four, and he dropped one spot to finish fifth at the checkers. Justin Barcia:   “I had a tough first moto. I got into a little pile-up and came back to 11th. It definitely wasn't happy with that. In the second moto, I had a decent start and rode really hard. I found some decent lines, had a good flow going, and ended up fifth. I was definitely happier with the second moto considering where I was at a couple weeks ago to now. Not bad, but I definitely have a lot of work to do. I'm looking forward to SuperMotocross and getting back to my winning self.” Next Event (SuperMotocross Round 1): September 9, 2023 – zMax Dragway in Concord, N.C. Results – 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round 11 250 MX 1. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) 1-1; 2. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 2-3; 3. Tom Vialle (KTM) 3-4 … 13. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 17-10; 23. Mark Fineis (GASGAS) 21-20; 27. Gage Linville (GASGAS) 24-27 450 MX 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 1-1; 2. Chase Sexton (Honda) 2-2; 3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 5-3… 7. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 11-5; 15. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 39-11; 20. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 40-15; 42. Raimundo Trasolini (GASGAS) 35-DNS Final Championship Standings 250 MX 1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 419 points; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 399 points; 3. Jo Shimoda (Honda) 393 points… 19. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 76 points;30. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 20 points; 36. Tyson Johnson (GASGAS) 13 points; 45. Joel Rizzi (GASGAS) 3 points; 48. Mark Fineis (GASGAS) 2 point 450 MX 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 550 points; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 399 points; 3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 386 points … 11. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 152 points; 14. Lorenzo Locurcio (GASGAS) 110 points; 17. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 90 points; 19. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 67 points; 30. Chris Canning (GASGAS) 27 points; 53. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS) 4 points; 62. Cody Groves (GASGAS) 3 points; 70. Jakub Teresak (GASGAS) 1 point

23 ago. 2023

SAM SUNDERLAND RETURNS TO ACTION AT DESAFIO RUTA 40

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING STAR GEARS UP FOR ROUND FOUR OF THE FIM WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPIONSHIP IN ARGENTINA

23 ago. 2023

OFFICIAL GASGAS MOTOGP™ MERCHANDISE IS HERE!

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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR POL ESPARGARO AND AUGUSTO FERNANDEZ WITH OFFICIAL GASGAS CAPS AND TEES

18 ago. 2023

Justin Barcia gets back on the gas at Budds Creek

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The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team has been playing a bit of catch-up through the latter part of the Pro Motocross season since both Pierce Brown and Justin Barcia were injured and couldn’t put in a lot of work on bike setup before the team headed outdoors. But with a press day to experiment, and two solid motos for Justin, the weekend proved productive.

• The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing used this round as a test session to get caught up on their setup for the remaining races in the outdoor season, as well as preparation for the upcoming SuperMotocross playoffs
• Justin Barcia finished fifth overall with a 4-5 score
• Pierce Brown had a tough day with crashes and finished with a 15-24 tally

450 MX Considering that Justin Barcia was in only his second race back aboard his MC 450F Factory Edition since returning from injury, he put in an impressive ride in moto one. Justin was among the leaders heading into the first turn but slipped into third spot by the end of the first lap. Battling with other competitors throughout the moto, he dropped to as low as sixth place but worked back to finish fifth at the finish, hot on the rear wheel of the fourth-place finisher. In moto two, Justin was third off the line and made a great move into the second corner to nail down the second position. He stayed there for a couple of laps before slipping to third, where he remained for much of the moto as he battled other riders. With six laps to go, he was passed and moved to fourth, where he finished. Justin Barcia:   “It was definitely a more productive day here at Budds Creek. I qualified sixth after two good practices, and we kind of used this weekend as a testing session. It's hard coming back after being unable to test and do everything you need to do to prepare for the Nationals. Everyone has a lot of races under their belts, so we used press day as a test session, and then we changed the suspension going into the first moto. It worked out well for us today. We had two good starts, and battled up front in both motos. All in all I was extremely happy with where I'm at for not being able to train or anything. This is like only my fourth 30-minute moto since I started riding again, so considering that, I'm quite happy. We'll keep plugging along and working hard. I'm looking forward to Indiana and we'll keep building for SuperMotocross.” 250 MX With a deep and talented field, Pierce Brown was just outside of the top ten in the first moto aboard his MC 250F Factory Edition. But a bobble on lap two dropped him into the mid-20s for position, so the rest of the moto was spent working forwards to 15th. A tangle off the line in moto two put Pierce deep into the pack, and from there it was a battle to climb back to 24th. Pierce Brown:   “It was a tough day for sure. I qualified decent in Q1, and in Q2 I struggled. After that I just couldn't find my flow. In moto one I got a bad start and fell a couple laps in. When I restarted, I was in a pack of guys that weren't moving forward, and I couldn't move through them so it was tough. In moto two I tangled with a rider right out of the gate and I got the worst end of the stick on that one. It's racing. We'll bounce back next week at Ironman." Next Event (Round 11): August 26, 2023 – Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Ind. Results – 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round Ten 250 MX 1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 2-1; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 1-2; 3. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) 7-3 … 18. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 15-24; 24. Mark Fineis (GASGAS) 20-38;42. Mitchell Harrison (GASGAS) 40-DNS 450 MX 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 1-1; 2. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 4-3; 3. Jason Anderson (Kawasaki) 2-5… 5. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 5-4; 18. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 22-17; 19. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 20-19; 22. Jakub Teresak (GASGAS) 25-20; 34. Cody Groves (GASGAS) 36-30; 39. Raimundo Trasolini (GASGAS) 38-35 Championship Standings – After Ten Rounds 250 MX 1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 391 points; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 369 points; 3. Jo Shimoda (Yamaha) 343 points… 20. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 61 points;29. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 20 points; 36. Tyson Johnson (GASGAS) 13 points; 45. Joel Rizzi (GASGAS) 3 points; 51. Mark Fineis (GASGAS) 1 point 450 MX 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 500 points; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 379 points; 3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 350 points … 12. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 142 points; 14. Lorenzo Locurcio (GASGAS) 110 points; 17. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 84 points; 22. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 41 points; 29. Chris Canning (GASGAS) 27 points; 50. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS) 4 points; 58. Cody Groves (GASGAS) 3 points; 66. Jakub Teresak (GASGAS) 1 point

11 ago. 2023

It's back to business for Justin Barcia at Unadilla

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After being focused solely on the 250 class since the start of the Pro Motocross series, the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team team was pumped to have entries in both classes at Unadilla.

• The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing crew was excited to welcome back Justin Barcia at the famed Unadilla course
• Justin had a rough return to action, with a crash-caused DNF in moto one, and a battle through the pack in moto two.
• Pierce Brown scored another top ten 250 overall with a 12-11 day

450 MX After sitting out the first eight rounds of the Pro Motocross series following an injury late in the Supercross series, it was back to business for Justin Barcia at his “home” race in Unadilla. He showed off excellent speed early in the day as he qualified in fourth position aboard his MC 450F Factory Edition. Unfortunately, a crash in the first turn of moto one damaged his clutch lever, and the team opted to remove it. After another crash later in the moto, Justin opted to head back to the pits. After starting just inside the top 20 in moto two despite another tangle on lap one, Justin methodically picked his way to 14th, making the most of his race to prep for future events. Justin Barcia:   “The day started off really well. I was really having a good time and was going into the first moto with a lot of good vibes and good feels. Unfortunately, I got in a first-turn pile-up, and damaged my bike pretty bad. I tried to do a few laps but I ended up crashing again and had to pull her in and go back to the semi. So that was a shame for the first moto, not really the race I wanted coming back. In the second moto I had the far outside gate pick. I got off to a good jump, but pretty much had nowhere to go in the tight Unadilla first corner so I was pretty buried. I was charging through the third corner and got in another little pile-up and ended up going down. It was an extremely tough moto. That was my first 30 minute moto in a long time. So it was a tough day, but all-in-all it was very nice to be back at the races. We know we've got a lot of work to do and knew that this would be a good test for the future Supermotocross stuff. So we'll keep working and be back next week at Budds Creek.” 250 MX Pierce Brown ran inside the top ten for most of the first moto aboard his MC 250F Factory Edition before a crash late in the race dropped him to 12th. In moto two, he started in the low teens before eventually moving up to 11th. Consistency paid off, with an 10th overall. Pierce Brown:   “I had an all-right day, with tenth overall. I definitely want more. We struggled a little bit in both motos, just getting off the gate. I had to come from behind in both motos, especially the second one. In moto one I fell with a lap to go, so I lost some spots there. In moto two I had a charge. I made some pretty good passes with a couple laps to go to get myself in a better position. I'm happy, but I want more. We're going to push to build for the rest of the season." Next Event (Round 10): August 19, 2023 – Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Md. Results – 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round Nine 250 MX 1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 2-2; 2. Levi Kitchen (Yamaha) 1-4; 3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 5-1 …10. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 12-11; 27. Gage Linville (GASGAS) 26-24; 37. Nicolas Israel (GASGAS) 37-31 450 MX 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 1-1; 2. Chase Sexton (Honda) 7-5; 3. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 2-3… 18. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 33-13; 19. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 40-14; 20. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 17-19; 26. Jakub Teresak (GASGAS) 25-23; 35. Cody Groves (GASGAS) 35-32 Championship Standings – After Nine Rounds 250 MX 1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 344 points; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 322 points; 3. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) 309 points… 21. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 55 points;26. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 20 points; 35. Tyson Johnson (GASGAS) 13 points; 44. Joel Rizzi (GASGAS) 3 points 450 MX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 450 points; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 347 points; 3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 312 points … 11. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 138 points; 13. Lorenzo Locurcio (GASGAS) 110 points; 17. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 81 points; 26. Chris Canning (GASGAS) 27 points; 43. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 7 points; 50. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS) 4 points; 58. Cody Groves (GASGAS) 3 points

8 ago. 2023

Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing's Justin Barcia back on track for Unadilla

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This weekend's ninth round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Unadilla will see Justin Barcia make a welcome return to action with Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing, marking his first outdoor appearance of the 2023 season.

• Justin Barcia will be back behind the 450MX Class gates at Unadilla
• Final three rounds of Pro Motocross will lead into SMX Championship
• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS thanks 250MX fill-in Caden Braswell

Barcia, who was recently on location at the GASGAS Spice It Up Festival in Italy to help introduce the 2024 range, will be back on track riding his MC 450F Factory Edition across the final three rounds of the outdoor season and is excited to build momentum over the course of the next three weeks.
Justin was initially injured toward the end of April in Nashville's AMA Supercross Championship round, with complications delaying his return. Despite sitting out the final stages of the 450SX season and missing the majority of Pro Motocross, the 31-year-old currently sits 10th in the combined SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) standings.
Justin Barcia:   "It's been a process, for sure, a lot to think about. We're past the injury now after two surgeries, lots of training and a lot of recovery, so I'm definitely excited to come back at my home race in New York for the fans and myself, just to get out there. There are no expectations set because I've been off for a lot of months, so I just want to go out there and have fun and build. Obviously, as a racer, you always want to be competitive, but I just need to get back to the races and enjoy being around the team, as well as my family and friends there. Unadilla's going to be a cool race!" With Barcia lining up alongside 250MX team regular Pierce Brown this Saturday at Unadilla, Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing would like to thank fill-in rider Caden Braswell for his efforts throughout the opening eight rounds of the series.
Max Lee, Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager:   "We are very excited to have Justin Barcia back racing with us at Unadilla. It’s been longer than we all expected for him to be returning to the races, but we are as excited as ever to have him alongside Pierce Brown this weekend. Without a ton of time that Justin has had on the bike, it looks like he hasn’t skipped a beat. I’m excited to bring him back to his home MX race of the season and hopefully bring some more excitement as well! Caden will no longer be joining us at the races this season. The team is very thankful for the opportunity to work with him and for keeping us racing, since for the first six rounds, he was our only rider. We wish him the best in the next step of his career and hope he can keep improving. See you at the races!"

3 ago. 2023

DATES ANNOUNCED FOR GASGAS' UNITED IN DIRT TOUR 2023!

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GOOD TIMES GUARANTEED AS EPIC RIDING FESTIVAL PREPARES FOR THREE-COUNTRY EUROPEAN TOUR

27 jul. 2023

GASGAS SPICE IT UP WITH 16 ALL-NEW DIRT BIKES FOR 2024!

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PRESENTING THE BIGGEST AND BEST EVER LINE-UP OF GASGAS MOTOCROSS, ENDURO, AND CROSS COUNTRY MODELS

23 jul. 2023

MIXED RESULTS AT TRIALGP OF ITALY FOR GASGAS FACTORY RACING

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HIGHS AND LOWS IN SESTRIERE FOR BUSTO, HAGA, AND DANCE

23 jul. 2023

RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING EXCEL IN THE SAND OF LOMMEL

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JORGE PRADO AND SIMON LÄNGENFELDER DELIVER MORE TROPHIES TO SQUAD.

22 jul. 2023

Pierce Brown grabs tenth overall at Washougal MX

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Heading into round eight of the Pro Motocross season, the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team was looking to post some solid results ahead of a two-week break.

• The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing crew was ready to rock in the Pacific Northwest on the famed Washougal circuit
• Pierce Brown was in his second race back and turned in his best results of the season
• Caden Braswell has moved to 11th in the overall season standings

250 MX Pierce Brown was in his second race back since returning from injury and showed improved speed on his MC 250F Factory Edition. A 12th in moto one after a crash, and an 11th in moto two resulted in a tenth overall for the day. Pierce Brown:  “Not the best day, but we ran the pace for a little bit with the guys in the first moto. While in eighth or ninth I was behind Shimoda trying to match his laps and made a mistake jumping into the sand. I ended up crashing pretty hard and I ended up 12th. In moto two I think I ran in sixth for about half the moto. The track was gnarly today and it kind of beat me up. I was still shaken from the crash and ended up fading. I don't know what place I got, but I ended up tenth overall. Better than last weekend, but we definitely want more." For Caden Braswell, a 15-13 afternoon was good for 12th overall, and he boosted up a spot in the overall 250 series standings to 11th place. Caden Braswell:   “Washougal was better than last weekend but not where I want to be. Strengths were the end of the motos; I felt strong and my fitness was there. Overall, I just need to improve my qualifying and sprint speed. As always, thanks to the  Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team. " Next Event (Round 9): August 12, 2023 – Unadilla MX in New Berlin, N.Y. Results – 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round Eight 250 MX 1. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 1-1; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 3-2; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 2-4 …  10. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 12-11; 12. Caden Braswell (GASGAS) 15-13; 22. Tyson Johnson (GASGAS) 19-24 450 MX 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 1-1; 2. Chase Sexton (Honda) 2-2; 3. Jason Anderson (Kawasaki) 4-4…  12. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 12-13; 16. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 16-18 Championship Standings – After Eight Rounds 250 MX 1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 300 points; 2. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 297 points; 3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 281 points…  11. Caden Braswell (GASGAS) 102 points; 21. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 36 points; 26. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 20 points; 34. Tyson Johnson (GASGAS) 13 points; 43. Joel Rizzi (GASGAS) 3 points 450 MX 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 400 points; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 305 points; 3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 280 points …  10. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 132 points; 12. Lorenzo Locurcio (GASGAS) 110 points; 17. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 73 points; 24. Chris Canning (GASGAS) 27 points; 46. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS) 4 points; 53. Cody Groves (GASGAS) 3 points    

14 jul. 2023

Pierce Brown returns to action at Spring Creek MX

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It’s been a lonely summer for Caden Braswell for much of the Pro Motocross season, as the Floridian has been the lone healthy GASGAS Factory rider for much of the season. But the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team was at double-strength for Spring Creek MX, with the return of Pierce Brown to the lineup.

• The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing was ready to take on the challenge of the sand whoops and hills on the Spring Creek course
• Pierce Brown made Spring Creek his debut race of the Pro Motocross season after returning from injury
• Caden Braswell was excited to not be the lone rider in the rig this weekend

250 MX For his first race of the outdoor season, Pierce Brown picked a tough one. He was 11th off the line aboard his MC 250F Factory Edition, and he climbed to ninth at the finish. In moto two, he came off the gate well and was up to seventh place, before a crash and technical issue caused him to slip to 16th at the finish, leaving him 12th overall for his return to action. Pierce Brown:   “For the first race back at Millville the first race back I had some fun. I'm finally out here racing with the boys and the first moto was quiet but solid with a ninth. The second moto started a little better. That uphill triple is big. I tried it one time, cased it, and came to a stop. After that, I got to the top of the hill, tucked the front end, and fell. But after that, I got up and felt like I was riding really good. I caught back up to the pack that passed me. But overall, for the first race back it was a fun one. I get to go to Washougal next week, which is one of my favorite tracks on the circuit, so I'm excited for that one." For moto one, Caden was 13th off the line, and while he climbed as high as 11th during the moto in the highly competitive class, he eventually returned to 13th at the finish. During the second moto he battled inside the top 15, but a crash dropped him to 23rd in the moto, and 17th overall for the day. Caden Braswell:   “Out here at Spring Creek it was a beautiful day. God gave us some great weather this weekend. We had an awesome track, and the team did a great job. We had two bikes (on track) this weekend, which was awesome. It was nice to have a teammate. These were not the results I was wanting, but we'll come out swinging in Washougal." Next Event (Round Eight): July 22, 2023 – Washougal MX Park in Washougal, Wash.
Results – 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round Seven
250 MX 1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 1-2; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 4-1; 3. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) 2-3… 12. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 9-16; 17. Caden Braswell (GASGAS) 13-23; 24. Tyson Johnson (GASGAS) 23-21; 33. Charles Tolleson (GASGAS) 32-32 450 MX 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 1-1; 2. Chase Sexton (Honda) 2-2; 3. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 5-3…  11. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 15-10; 19. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 40-15; 42. Lorenzo Locurcio (GASGAS) 37-DNS Championship Standings – After Seven Rounds
250 MX
1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 260 points; 2. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 247 points; 3. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) 240 points…  12. Caden Braswell (GASGAS) 88 points; 25. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 20 points; 27. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 17 points; 33. Tyson Johnson (GASGAS) 11 points; 41. Joel Rizzi (GASGAS) 3 points 450 MX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 350 points; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 269 points; 3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 246 points …  11. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 115 points; 12. Lorenzo Locurcio (GASGAS) 110 points; 17. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 65 points; 24. Chris Canning (GASGAS) 27 points; 43. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS) 4 points; 49. Cody Groves (GASGAS) 3 points 

9 jul. 2023

Braswell breaks into the top ten at Southwick

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The rough and sandy track in Southwick, Massachusets, is always a challenge for both man and machine, which makes it perfect for the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team.

• The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing hit the hallway point of the Pro Motocross season at the toughest track of the year
• Caden Braswell showed continued improvement his best pro finishes to date
• Good news! The team is expecting Pierce Brown to be back in action next week

250 MX Caden Braswell  and his MC 250F Factory Edition came into Southwick looking to continue the upward trajectory of his rookie season. When the gate dropped for moto one, he was in 16th position at the end of lap one, and he steadily worked his way steadily, finishing ninth by moto’s end. He backed that up with a 12th in moto two, giving him a solid tenth overall for the day, the first time he’d cracked the top ten overall. Caden Braswell:   “Out here at Southwick it was a fun one. I got to do some sand surfing and had a blast with the team. We got our best result of the season so far. I'm happy to be putting the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS machine in the top ten, but I'm hungry for more and super-grateful for the opportunity." Next Event (Round 7): July 15, 2023 – Spring Creek Motocross in Millville, Minn.
Results – 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round Six
250 MX
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 1-3; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 2-2; 3. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) 6-1 … 10. Caden Braswell (GASGAS) 9-11; 23. Tyson Johnson (GASGAS) 27-20; 24. Josh Toth (GASGAS) 22-21 450 MX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 1-1; 2. Chase Sexton (Honda) 2-2; 3. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 3-3 … 6. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 9-6; 7. Chris Canning (GASGAS) 8-7; 15. Lorenzo Locurcio (GASGAS) 17-13; 21. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 23-19; 29. Cody Groves (GASGAS) 25-33   Championship Standings – After Six Rounds 250 MX
1. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 218 points; 2. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 213 points; 3. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) 203 points … 12. Caden Braswell (GASGAS) 80 points; 24. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 20 points; 30. Jorgen Talviku (GASGAS) 12; 31. Tyson Johnson (GASGAS) 11 points; 39. Joel Rizzi (GASGAS) 3 points 450 MX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 300 points; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 233 points; 3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 210 points … 10. Lorenzo Locurcio (GASGAS) 110 points; 11. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 98 points; 15. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 59 points; 24. Chris Canning (GASGAS) 27 points; 39. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS) 4 points; 44. Cody Groves (GASGAS) 3 points

3 jul. 2023

GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 to hit the hill at Goodwood Festival of Speed

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MotoGP™ will rip around one of the largest and most prestigious annual motorsport ‘meets’ from July 13th to 16th with a hefty presence at the ‘Festival of Speed’ near the southern coast of England, and GASGAS have never turned down the chance to get lively with a throttle. For star rider Pol Espargaro the event will mean a ‘reunion’ with the #44 GASGAS RC16.

2 jul. 2023

Double podium joy for the Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing team

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The Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing team ventured to an all-new venue in Lombok, Indonesia, for today's round of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship. The man-made facility marked the conclusion of the Asian excursion and another successful race for the GASGAS duo; Jorge Prado and Simon Längenfelder got on the gas to gain trophies in their respective classes.

• Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing finish the Asian adventure.
• Jorge Prado extends his gap in the championship standings.
• Simon Längenfelder climbs back on the MX2 overall podium. 

Jorge Prado took full advantage of the Grand Prix of Lombok-Indonesia and added another two points to his championship advantage. Prado won the qualification heat, which has become a specialty of his, before really shining in the first moto today. '61' started third in the heat and put on quite a charge to claim the lead with just two laps remaining! It was a brilliant showing and backed up with a second in the final stint, which placed him second in the event's overall classification. Prado is one hundred and three points clear in the championship standings – eight rounds remain now that the eleventh fixture is complete. Jorge Prado:  " It has been a good weekend. We extended our championship lead as well, but the most important thing is that we are riding well. We won the qualification heat and moto one – it is always good to do that. I am really looking forward to the next two rounds that are coming up. I won Loket in 2021 and always enjoy Lommel. " Still less than two months on from the arm injury that he sustained in May, Simon Längenfelder impressed at the Grand Prix of Lombok-Indonesia. '516' pushed into fifth in moto one, despite a mistake, and shined in the second stint. Ending lap one in fourth, he charged up to second and was just seven seconds shy of the winner when the checkered flag flew. 5-2 scores put him third in the overall classification and helped him maintain eighth in the championship standings. Simon Längenfelder:  " It is so good to be back on the podium. Not many people expected this, including me! I was fifth in the first race and did not think about the podium after that. I was happy to stay consistent in the second race. Now we will work on the weekend off and keep getting stronger. " Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing will make the long trip back to their base in Europe now, before resetting and tackling round twelve of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship in Czechia. Download high-res images of our racers in action at the Grand Prix of Lombok-Indonesia here. Results – 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round Eleven MXGP – Overall
1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 47pts
2. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 47pts
3. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yamaha) 40pts MXGP – Moto One
1. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)
2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)
3. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yamaha) MXGP – Moto Two
1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)
2. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)
3. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yamaha) MXGP – Standings
1. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 562pts
2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 459pts
3. Ruben Fernandez (Honda) 415pts MX2 – Overall
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 50pts
2. Andrea Adamo (KTM) 42pts
3. Simon Längenfelder (GASGAS) 38pts MX2 – Moto One
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
2. Andrea Adamo (KTM)
3. Roan van de Moosdijk (Husqvarna)
5. Simon Längenfelder (GASGAS) MX2 – Moto Two
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
2. Simon Längenfelder (GASGAS)
3. Andrea Adamo (GASGAS) MX2 – Standings
1. Andrea Adamo (KTM) 488pts
2. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha) 462pts
3. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 452pts
8. Simon Längenfelder (GASGAS) 341pts

2 jul. 2023

ANDREA VERONA TAKES ENDUROGP VICTORY IN SLOVAKIA

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING ENDURO ACE GETS BACK TO WINNING WAYS AT ROUND FIVE

25 jun. 2023

Jorge Prado extends series lead as MXGP hits Asia

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Prado extends advantage to 101 points via second overall in Sumbawa.

20 jun. 2023

LET’S ROLL! BRING YOUR HEAT WITH THE ALL-NEW GASGAS MOTO URBAN CRUISER

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One-size fits-all cruiser for maxing out the fun, unveiled at Eurobike 2023 High energy, vibrant, and pure fun! The GASGAS MOTO is a play bike that will inject excitement and thrills into your daily ride. 

•  GASGAS announces MOTO urban cruiser at Eurobike 2023
•  A one-size fits all cruiser for maximum fun on daily rides
•  Legend Troy Lee to perform live GASGAS MOTO paint session at the GASGAS booth

Inspired by the iconic California beach cruiser-styled bicycles, GASGAS has taken the much-loved concept and raised the bar. By adding our own touches, the MOTO is bold, daring, beautiful and unique.

19 jun. 2023

RIDE 2024 GASGAS DIRT BIKES AT THE ALL-NEW SPICE IT UP FESTIVAL!

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19 jun. 2023

BATTLING BUSTO CLAIMS PAIR OF RUNNER-UP RESULTS IN ANDORRA

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HAGA NARROWLY MISSES OUT IN TRIAL2 AS DANCE TAKES ANOTHER WIN

12 jun. 2023

Jorge Prado sweeps the MXGP of Germany

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Prado more than triples his MXGP championship lead.

11 jun. 2023

DOUBLE PODIUM FOR BUSTO AS GASGAS RIDERS SWEEP TRIAL2

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LOTS OF POSITIVES FOR GASGAS AT ROUND FOUR OF THE FIM TRIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

9 jun. 2023

Braswell brings home season-best results at Thunder Valley

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Gravity has been extremely tough on the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team through the latter part of the Supercross season and during the start of the Pro Motocross tour, with the 250 duo of Michael Mosiman and Pierce Brown still on the mend. On the 450 side, Justin Barcia had intended on trying to return to action, but a setback with a cracked collarbone plate put him back on the sidelines. That left 250 rookie Caden Braswell as the lone team rider heading into Thunder Valley.

• The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing was extra-lean, with a single 250 riders lining up
• Caden Braswell scored his season-best by every measure…qualifying, moto finishes, and overall
• Mastering the tough, extremely rutted track proved to be a good confidence booster for Braswell

250 MX With Michael Mosiman still sidelined after a tough crash at Hangtown, and Pierce Brown still on the mend, it was up to Caden Braswell to hold it down for the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team. Despite the extreme challenges provided by the Thunder Valley course, Braswell turned in his best results of the season. He bettered his previous best qualifying position on his MC 250F Factory Edition by six spots. He also improved his finish in each moto by several spots, scoring a solid 12-12 day for 12thoverall. In moto one he ran inside the top ten for nearly half the moto, giving him a better look at the pace of the front-runners. " I wasn't really happy with the results from Hangtown, so we worked hard this week and rode with some more confidence. I felt a lot more loose and free on the bike, and enjoyed the longer ruts here at Thunder Valley,” said Braswell. “I'm looking forward to some more good starts, more long ruts, and some good dirt at High Point." Next Event (Round 4): June 17, 2023 – High Point Raceway in Mount Morris, Penn. Results – 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round Three 250 MX 1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 2-1; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 1-4; 3. Levi Kitchen (Yamaha) 5-2 … 12. Caden Braswell (GASGAS) 12-12; 20. Joel Rizzi (GASGAS) 21-18; 34. Charles Tolleson (GASGAS) 36-36-30; 44. Tyson Johnson (GASGAS) 40-DNS 450 MX 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 1-1; 2. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 4-2; 3. Cooper Webb (KTM) 2-5… 10. Lorenzo Locurcio (GASGAS) 12-9; 13. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 14-13; 21. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 21-17; 34. Josh Mosiman (GASGAS) 31-34; 38. Cody Groves (GASGAS) 37-36; 41. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS) 40-DNS Championship Standings – After Three Rounds 250 MX 1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 137 points; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 121 points; 3. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 110 points… 15. Caden Braswell (GASGAS) 29 points; 18. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 20 points; 29. Joel Rizzi (GASGAS) 3 points 450 MX 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 150 points; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 116 points; 3. Cooper Webb (KTM) 112 points … 6. Lorenzo Locurcio (GASGAS) 67 points; 11. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 49 points; 15. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 38 points; 29. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS) 4 points; 32. Cody Groves (GASGAS) 3 points

5 jun. 2023

Jorge Prado takes second at MXGP of Latvia

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2-3 scores help Jorge Prado maintain MXGP series lead.

3 jun. 2023

DOUBLE ENDURO2 PODIUM FOR ANDREA VERONA AT GP OF SWEDEN

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING ENDUROGP ACE BATTLES HARD THROUGH TOUGH SWEDISH RACE

2 jun. 2023

Hangtown tough on the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team

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The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team headed to California's Gold Country hoping to turn around their recent racing fortunes.

• The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing was running lean and mean again in Northern California with a 250-only roster
• Michael Mosiman had a 14-40 day after a tough crash in moto two
• Caden Braswell continued his four-race fill-in roll with the team

250 MX Michael Mosiman was on home turf at Hangtown and he was looking for a solid result aboard his MC 250F Factory Edition. Unfortunately, a 14th-place finish in moto one proved to be the high water mark for him and the team, as a tough crash in moto two ended his day. Updates on his status for future events will be provided after he gets checked out by his doctors. The team’s other rider, Caden Braswell, tallied a 27-16 day for 19th overall. That matched his result from round one at Pala. "Out here at Hangtown, we had a progressive day,” said Braswell. “We've got some things to look back on, and also some good things to take away. My confidence is growing on the bike and with the team. I'm surrounded by great people and I'm looking forward to the third round in Colorado with a big old fire in my belly." Next Event (Round 3): June 10, 2023 – Thunder Valley Motocross in Lakewood, Colo.
Results – 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round 2
250 MX
1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 3-1; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 2-2; 3. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 1-4 … 17. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 14-40; 19. Caden Braswell (GASGAS) 27-16; 26. Tyson Johnson (GASGAS) 29-23 450 MX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 1-1; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 2-3; 3. Cooper Webb (KTM) 4-2… 9. Lorenzo Locurcio (GASGAS) 9-11; 10. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 16-5; 13. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 14-10; 19. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS) 29-17; 21. Cody Groves (GASGAS) 36-18; 30. Ezra Lewis (GASGAS) 30-22; 36. Giacomo Redondi 29-38; 40. Colby Copp (GASGAS) 35-40 Championship Standings – After 2 Rounds
250 MX
1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 90 points; 2. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 80 points; 3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 78 points… 15. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 20 points; 20. Caden Braswell (GASGAS) 11 points 450 MX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 100 points; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 82 points; 3. Cooper Webb 74 points … 6. Lorenzo Locurcio (GASGAS) 46 points; 7. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 45 points; 16. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 23 points; 25. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS) 4 points; 28. Cody Groves (GASGAS) 3 points

30 may. 2023

DANIEL SANDERS SIDELINED WITH LEG INJURY

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING STAR RECEIVES SUCCESSFUL SURGERY TO REPAIR BROKEN RIGHT FEMUR

26 may. 2023

Michael Mosiman returns to action at Pro Motocross season opener

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The 2023 AMA Supercross season proved rough on the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team rider roster, so it was a two-rider all-250 effort that lined up for the opening round of the Pro Motocross Championship in Pala, California.

• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing 450MX regulars Justin Barcia and Pierce Brown continue to recover from injuries sustained late in the AMA Supercross Championship.
• Michael Mosiman returned to action after sitting out much of the 250 East Supercross season
• After previous success with the GASGAS amateur program, Caden Braswell joined the team for the first four rounds

250 MX After injuries earlier in the season, Michael Mosiman was back in the saddle of his MC 250F Factory Edition, but still in rebuilding mode. He scored a 19th in moto one and made some adjustments for moto two and came home with a tenth-place finish. Michael Mosiman: “This was the first round for me after quite a long time off. It's been a lot of hard work to build back, and today was just another step in that process. I would have liked to finish better but there are some building steps and some things that we improved. We made big improvements to the bike in the second moto and I felt a lot more comfortable. That allowed me to put together clean laps. I'm excited for the future and to head to Hangtown and get after it.”
Caden’s first crack at the Pro Motocross series resulted in a pair of 18th-place moto finishes in an extremely stacked field.
Caden Braswell: "I'm super grateful for the opportunity. Pala was an amazing experience for my first Pro Motocross National. I'm absolutely thrilled to have done it with the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull GASGAS team. The team was amazing...super-hard working and encouraging. I'm disappointed in my results because I know the bike and I are capable of so much more. I'm going to keep my head up pulling into Hangtown and strive to do better."
Next Event (Round 2): June 3, 2023 – Prairie City SVRA in Rancho Cordova, Calif.
Results – 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round 1
250 MX 
1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 3-1; 2. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 6-2; 3. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) 1-11… 15. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 19-10; 19. Caden Braswell (GASGAS) 18-18;  28. Tyson Johnson (GASGAS) 26-28 450 MX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 1-1; 2. Chase Sexton (Honda) 2-2; 3. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 3-3… 8. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 10-8; 9. Lorenzo Locurcio (GASGAS) 7-11; 19. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 23-16; 28. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS) 27-29; 36. Giacomo Redondi 29-38 Championship Standings – After 1 Round
250 MX
1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 45 points; 2. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 37 points; 3. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) 35 points … 15. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 13 points; 19. Caden Braswell (GASGAS) 6 points 450 MX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 50 points; 2. Chase Sexton (Honda) 44 points; 3. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 40 … 8. Jose Butron (GASGAS) 24 points; 9. Lorenzo Locurcio (GASGAS) 24 points; 19. Romain Pape (GASGAS) 24 points

23 may. 2023

Mattia Guadagnini sidelined with arm injury

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Guadagnini undergoes surgery in France.

19 may. 2023

Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing and Simon Langenfelder agree to new deal

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Simon Langenfelder confirms future with GASGAS Factory Racing.

18 may. 2023

CHECK THIS OUT! IT’S THE ALL-NEW GASGAS/TROY LEE DESIGNS PRO SUPERCROSS COLLECTION

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RIDE IN STYLE THIS SUMMER WITH GASGAS’ LATEST HIGH-PERFORMANCE GEAR SET

16 may. 2023

VIDEO: GET ON THE GAS AT THE SSDT!

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ALL-ACTION HIGHLIGHT EDIT FROM THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST SIX DAY TRIAL

10 may. 2023

Simon Langenfelder sidelined with an arm injury

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MXGP of Spain winner dealt unfortunate blow.

9 may. 2023

Simon Langenfelder sweeps the MXGP of Spain

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Mattia Guadagnini claims maiden podium in MXGP class.

2 may. 2023

Jorge Prado maintains grip on MXGP red plate

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Prado races to third overall at the MXGP of Portugal.

30 abr. 2023

More championship points for Fernandez as MotoGP™ hangs it out at Jerez

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Augusto Fernandez aced MotoGP points again as the rookie captured 13th position at a warm but cloudy Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto for the Gran Premio MotoGP™ Guru by Gryfyn de España. GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 watched their rookie continue his rapid spell of learning and adaptation and exceed expectations. Team Jonas Folger classified 17th.

28 abr. 2023

DANIEL SANDERS WINS 2023 SONORA RALLY

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WITH A WINNING RIDE ON THE FINAL DAY OF COMPETITION CHUCKY STEERS HIS GASGAS RX 450F TO A THIRD STAGE WIN AND A FIRST EVER WORLD RALLY-RAID VICTORY!

27 abr. 2023

DANIEL SANDERS WINS SONORA RALLY STAGE THREE

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ON THE GAS AND PICKING UP HIS SECOND CONSECUTIVE STAGE WIN SANDERS EXTENDS OVERALL EVENT LEAD TO SEVEN MINUTES

26 abr. 2023

JOY AND FRUSTRATION FOR RED BULL GASGAS ON SONORA RALLY DAY TWO

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DANIEL SANDERS TAKES THE WIN TO MOVE INTO THE OVERALL RALLY LEAD BUT SAM SUNDERLAND CRASHES OUT EARLY ON IN STAGE TWO

25 abr. 2023

PROMISING START TO SONORA RALLY FOR SANDERS AND SUNDERLAND

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING RALLY DUO SAFELY THROUGH OPENING STAGE OF MEXICAN EVENT WITH SANDERS SECOND FASTEST AND JUST SIX SECONDS FROM THE WIN

23 abr. 2023

BUSTO TOPS THE PODIUM WITH DAY TWO TRIALGP WIN IN PORTUGAL

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2-1 RESULTS AT ROUND TWO ENSURES SUPER SPANIARD HOLDS FIRM AT THE TOP OF THE TRIALGP STANDINGS

21 abr. 2023

Barcia masters the mud in East Rutherford Supercross

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The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team had to wait out a lightning delay and deal with a downpour, but the results were worth it as Justin Barcia took the 450 main event win in extremely muddy conditions.

• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team records its first main event win of the 2023 AMA Supercross season
• Justin Barcia was fast in his home race, whether in wet or dry conditions
• Pierce Brown finished 11th in the 250 East/West Showdown

450SX Judging by the third place and second-place finishes at the previous rounds in Glendale and Atlanta, Justin and the team had high hopes heading into East Rutherford, NJ, located just outside New York City. Thunderstorms caused a delay for the scheduled start of the main events, and a steady downpour made a quagmire of the track. But after getting a strong start out of the gate, and sizing up the leader for the first six laps, Justin Barcia and his MC 450F Factory Edition took over the lead and stretched it to a 14-second advantage at the finish. Justin Barcia:   "I don't remember practice. I don't remember the heat race. But I remember that main event! I got out there and was battling with the boys, took the lead, rode away, and took the win. It was very special. The team crushed it, mud-prepped quick, and it was an awesome race. I don't really know what else to say because I'm very happy!” 250SX East/West
For Pierce Brown and his MC 250F Factory Edition, the night was a bit more challenging. After qualifying fifth, and finishing fourth in his 250 West heat race in the dry conditions, things were looking good. Unfortunately, a midpack start, followed by a crash, resulted in an 11th-place finish. Pierce Brown:  “It wasn't an ideal night in New York. I did all right in the heat, with a fourth-place finish. We had a couple of hour delay before the main event. It rained hard, so the track was pretty wet when we got out there. I got off to an okay start...midpack. I was trying to go through the pack and collided with a rider about three or four laps into the race and fell. That set me back pretty far. I think I got up in last or second-to-last. After that I put a charge on and did all I could do and ended up 11th.”
Next Event (Round 15):  April 29, 2023 – Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
Results – 2023 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 14
250SX East/West Showdown – Main Event Results
1. Max Anstie (Honda) 14 laps; 2. Jett Lawrence (Honda) +10.091; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) +10.824…  11. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 450SX – Main Event Results
1. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 18 laps; 2. Eli Tomac (Yamaha) +14.742; 3. Ken Roczen (Suzuki) +25.396…  14. Justin Starling (GASGAS); 20. Tristan Lane (GASGAS) Championship Standings – After 14 Rounds
250SX East
1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 198 points; 2. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 149 points;  3. Max Anstie (Honda) 148 points …  16. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 51 250SX West
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 176 points; 2. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) 137 points;  3. Enzo Lopes (Yamaha) 118 points …  8. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 98 450SX
1. Eli Tomac (Yamaha) 315 points; 2. Cooper Webb 304; 3. Chase Sexton (Honda) 294 …  4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 265; 23. Justin Starling (GASGAS) 54; 32. Tristan Lane (GASGAS)

16 abr. 2023

BUSTO WINS IN SPAIN TO SHARE FIM TRIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD!

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SUPER SPANIARD TOPS THE PODIUM ON DAY ONE TO START 2023 IN STYLE

14 abr. 2023

GASGAS FIRED UP FOR 2023 TRIALGP OPENER

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JAMIE BUSTO AND SONDRE HAGA SET FOR FIRST TRIALGP EVENT OF THE YEAR IN SPAIN

12 abr. 2023

GASGAS EXCITED TO RENEW SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP WITH TRIALGP IN 2023!

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EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATION WITH THE FIM ENTERS SECOND SEASON AS SHARED FOCUS ON HELPING TO GROW AND DEVELOP TRIAL SPORT CONTINUES

11 abr. 2023

Jorge Prado extends championship lead via a second in Switzerland

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Jorge Prado maintains run of Grand Prix podiums at Frauenfeld.

8 abr. 2023

JAIME BUSTO MAINTAINS PODIUM RUN AT X-TRIAL ROUND FOUR

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SPANISH STAR NARROWLY MISSES OUT ON RUNNER-UP POSITION ON A TIE-BREAK BUT CONSOLIDATES SECOND IN SERIES

2 abr. 2023

ANDREA VERONA GETS 2023 UNDERWAY WITH DOUBLE ENDURO2 WIN IN ITALY

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMP MAKES IT A HOME RACE TO REMEMBER WITH TWO ENDURO2 CLASS WINS AND PAIR OF ENDUROGP RUNNER-UP RESULTS

30 mar. 2023

RACE THE 2023 ISDE ON A BRAND-NEW GASGAS EC 250F!

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28 mar. 2023

ANDREA VERONA FIRED UP FOR ENDUROGP TITLE DEFENSE

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REIGNING WORLD CHAMPION TO BEGIN 2023 CAMPAIGN THIS WEEKEND IN ITALY

26 mar. 2023

Jorge Prado extends his championship lead in Sardegna

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Prado races to moto win and Grand Prix podium at round two of 2023.

26 mar. 2023

JAIME BUSTO BACK ON THE BOX AT X-TRIAL ROUND THREE

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SPANISH STAR CONTINUES HIS RUN OF FIM X-TRIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PODIUMS WITH THIRD IN PAMPLONA

18 mar. 2023

TADDY TAKES THIRD IN SUPERENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING STAR PUTS HOME CROWD ON THEIR FEET WITH PODIUM RESULT AT SUPERENDURO SERIES FINALE IN POLAND

13 mar. 2023

Jorge Prado gets on the gas to clinch red plate at MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina

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Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing stars confirm potential at round one.

11 mar. 2023

JAIME BUSTO CLAIMS DEBUT GASGAS FIM X-TRIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WIN

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SPANISH STAR SHINES IN AUSTRIA TO COME OUT ON TOP IN HIGH-PRESSURE FINAL

10 mar. 2023

JAIME BUSTO FOCUSED ON X-TRIAL AUSTRIA

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6 mar. 2023

GASGAS IS ON THE HUNT FOR A NEW STREET AMBASSADOR!

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4 mar. 2023

Time to roll out the ‘red’ carpet: GASGAS Factory Racing primed for MotoGP™ 2023

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As the clock ticks down and the revs climb towards the launch of 2023 MotoGP, GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 have whipped away the covers from the GASGAS RC16 race bikes to face this year’s landmark FIM World Championship.

3 mar. 2023

GET REGISTERED FOR THE 2023 EUROPEAN JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES!

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2 mar. 2023

NEVER-SAY-QUIT SPIRIT SEES TADDY TAKE THIRD AT SUPERENDURO ISRAEL

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S POLISH SUPERENDURO MAESTRO ROLLS UP HIS SLEEVES IN JERUSALEM TO GRAB A HARD-FOUGHT PODIUM RESULT

2 mar. 2023

GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S ANDREA VERONA FIRED UP FOR FIRST RACE OF 2023

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REIGNING ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPION SET TO MAKE GASGAS EC 350F DEBUT AT OPENING ROUND OF ITALIAN ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP

24 feb. 2023

SAM SUNDERLAND RULED OUT OF ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

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REIGNING WORLD CHAMPION BREAKS ANKLE IN PRE-RACE TEST

23 feb. 2023

SAM SUNDERLAND RETURNS TO RALLY ACTION AT THE 2023 ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

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REIGNING FIM WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPION BACK TO FULL FITNESS AND EXCITED TO TAKE ON SECOND ROUND OF THE SEASON

23 feb. 2023

GASGAS LAUNCHES FIRST EVER CASUAL COLLECTION ALONGSIDE REFRESHED FUNCTIONAL RANGE FOR 2023

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22 feb. 2023

GASGAS FACTORY RACING TRIAL TEAM PARTNERS WITH PONT GRUP FOR 2023!

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LEADING SPANISH INSURANCE FIRM AND GASGAS TEAM UP FOR THE NEW TRIAL SEASON

20 feb. 2023

EUROPEAN JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES UNVEILS 2023 RACING CALENDAR!

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THREE POPULAR VENUES RETURN WITH A NEW TRACK IN FRANCE ADDED TO THE SERIES

13 feb. 2023

SIMON LÄNGENFELDER STARTS PRE-SEASON RACE PROGRAM WITH A VICTORY

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LÄNGENFELDER AND GUADAGNINI COMPETE IN INTERNAZIONALII D'ITALIA.

9 feb. 2023

RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING EXCITED TO CONTEND FOR WINS IN 2023 MXGP SEASON

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JORGE PRADO, MATTIA GUADAGNINI AND SIMON LÄNGENFELDER FOCUSED ON SUCCESS THIS SEASON.

8 feb. 2023

NEW STYLES ADDED TO GASGAS TROY LEE DESIGNS COLLECTION

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DIAL IN YOUR LOOK FOR 2023 WITH FRESH AND RESTYLED GASGAS TLD CLASSICS

5 feb. 2023

THIRD PLACE FINISH FOR JAIME BUSTO AT FIM X-TRIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S SPANISH STAR ENDS OPENING NIGHT OF THE 2023 INDOOR SERIES ON THE PODIUM IN BARCELONA

4 feb. 2023

BLAZUSIAK BATTLES THROUGH MISFORTUNE AT SUPERENDURO HUNGARY

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING MAESTRO TOUGHS OUT A DIFFICULT NIGHT AT THE RACES AT SUPERENDURO ROUND THREE

3 feb. 2023

GASGAS FACTORY RACING FIRED UP FOR X-TRIAL OPENER

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BUSTO AND HAGA READY TO GET DOWN TO BUSINESS IN BARCELONA

3 feb. 2023

GASGAS FACTORY RACING TRIAL TEAM JOINS FORCES WITH AKRAPOVIČ

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SLOVENIAN EXHAUST SPECIALISTS EXTEND TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIP WITH GASGAS FACTORY RACING AND INTRODUCE EXCITING NEW TRIAL HEADER PIPE

26 ene. 2023

GASGAS PARTNERS WITH GIMOTO TO OFFER FULLY CUSTOMIZED SUPERMOTO SUITS

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DESIGN YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED VAMOS SUIT AND RIDE THE STREETS IN STYLE

19 ene. 2023

GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S ANDREA VERONA MOVES TO ENDURO2 FOR 2023!

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REIGNING ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPION SET TO TAKE ON EXCITING NEW CHALLENGE ON THE AWESOME GASGAS EC 350F

15 ene. 2023

DANIEL SANDERS AND RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING COMPLETE 2023 DAKAR RALLY IN SEVENTH OVERALL

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AUSSIE RACER FINISHES AS RUNNER-UP ON FINAL STAGE OF THE EVENT TO SECURE HARD-FOUGHT RESULT

14 ene. 2023

SANDERS SAFELY THROUGH PENULTIMATE STAGE OF THE 2023 DAKAR RALLY

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING STAR LIES SEVENTH OVERALL WITH JUST ONE DAY REMAINING

13 ene. 2023

RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S DANIEL SANDERS DELIVERS INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE 12

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AUSSIE RALLY ACE DELIVERS MASTERCLASS IN NAVIGATION TO SECURE BACK-TO-BACK RUNNER-UP FINISHES AND COMPLETE THE MARATHON STAGE ON A HIGH

12 ene. 2023

SECOND PLACE FOR SANDERS ON LEG ONE OF THE DAKAR RALLY MARATHON STAGE

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S RALLY STAR IMPRESSES WITH RUNNER-UP FINISH ON STAGE 11 AND MOVES UP TO SEVENTH OVERALL

11 ene. 2023

RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S DANIEL SANDERS COMPLETES ANOTHER DAY AT THE DAKAR

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CHUCKY MAINTAINS NINTH OVERALL AFTER SHORT AND FAST SPECIAL THROUGH SOME SERIOUSLY EPIC SAND DUNES

11 ene. 2023

GASGAS Factory Racing enter 2023 with support from BRISK spark plugs

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BRISK spark plugs continue to support GASGAS in MXGP and Enduro.

10 ene. 2023

CHALLENGING DAY IN THE DESERT FOR SANDERS AS STAGE NINE SERVES UP SOME TESTING NAVIGATION

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S DANIEL SANDERS DIGS DEEP TO COMPLETE THE SPECIAL AND REMAINS POSITIVE ABOUT THE DAYS AHEAD

9 ene. 2023

DANIEL SANDERS AND RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING ENJOY DAKAR RALLY REST DAY

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WHAT A FIRST WEEK IT’S BEEN FOR THE TEAM AT THE 45TH EDITION OF THE DAKAR

8 ene. 2023

DANIEL SANDERS GETS BACK TO BUSINESS WITH SECOND OVERALL ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE EIGHT

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AS THE DAKAR PASSES THE HALFWAY MARK THE RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING STAR DELIVERS PIVOTAL RESULT TO REJOIN THE RACE FOR VICTORY

8 ene. 2023

BUSTO GOES BIG TO EARN RUNNER-UP RESULT AT DL12 INDOOR TRIAL

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SUPER SPANIARD BUSTO BURSTS INTO 2023 WITH SENSATIONAL DEBUT GASGAS RIDE

7 ene. 2023

TADDY FINISHES THIRD AT SUPERENDURO GERMANY

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING STAR CLAIMS WELL-DESERVED PODIUM RESULT AT ROUND TWO

7 ene. 2023

JUSTIN BARCIA COMES OUT SWINGING AT ANAHEIM SX SEASON OPENER

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The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team came to the AMA Supercross Championship season opener with their usual high hopes, a full off-season of preparation, and of course, Troy’s artistic touches for the rider’s helmets, bikes and gear. Racing aboard the all-new 2023 MC 450F and MC 250F Factory Edition bikes for the first time, both Justin Barcia and Pierce Brown came away with their fair share of ups and downs in Anaheim, California. 

• The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team came in hot for the start of the 2023 season!
• Barcia brings the speed with an amazing holeshot in the 450 main
• Brown unfortunately suffered a race-ending crash in the 250SX West heat race

450SX
Justin Barcia and Anaheim 1 are generally a solid match, and he’s had plenty of success (including wins and podiums) in previous years at the season opener. Another win looked like a definite possibility once again, as he quickly grabbed the holeshot aboard his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition and jumped into the early lead. Unfortunately, after leading the first three laps ahead of last year’s champ, he had an off-track excursion that dropped him to the 11th spot.

Justin Barcia:  "A1 is a wrap. The day started off pretty well. I felt good in the first practice but I struggled a little bit in the next two, just with feeling comfortable with the track, because it was very tricky with a lot of square edges and things like that. I made a big change before the heat race and unfortunately went in the wrong direction. So I went back to my base setting for the main event. Pretty much ripped the holeshot, led a few laps, made a huge mistake, and had a crash. I worked my way back up to like seventh and had another crash. So it was a difficult main event. We'll take a few positives from the day. We had a good start, and we had speed, we just need to keep it on two wheels and keep it simple and we'll be good. But the speed is there, the fitness is there, and the bike's there, so I'm happy with that and definitely put this result behind us and move forward."

250SX West
Pierce Brown started off the day on the gas, qualifying in the third position. But a hard crash in his heat race proved to be the end of his evening. After being seen by the Alpinestars Mobile Medical crew, he was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. The good news is that he’s already been released, and is headed home.

Next Event (Round 2):  1/14/23 – RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland, California

Results – 2022 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 1

450SX – Main Event
1. Eli Tomac (Yamaha); 2. Cooper Webb (KTM) +02.778; 3. Chase Sexton (Honda) +04.350  … 11. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +42.507; 18. Justin Starling (GASGAS)

250SX West – Main Event
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda); 2. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) +05.259; 3. Cameron Mcadoo (Kawasaki) +10.671  … 18. Jerry Robin (GASGAS) Championship Standings – After Round 1 450SX
1. Eli Tomac 26 pts; 2. Cooper Webb 23; 3. Chase Sexton 21  … 11. Justin Barcia 12

250SX West 1. Jett Lawrence 26 pts; 2. RJ Hampshire 23; 3. Cameron Mcadoo 21 

6 ene. 2023

SANDERS DELIVERS ENCOURAGING DAKAR RALLY STAGE SIX RESULT

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SEVENTH PLACE FOR CHUCKY KEEPS THE AUSSIE NEAR THE FRONT OVERALL AS THE DAKAR APPROACHES THE HALFWAY POINT

5 ene. 2023

CHALLENGING DAY IN THE DESERT FOR DANIEL SANDERS

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING ACE OVERCOMES SICKNESS TO COMPLETE STAGE FIVE AT THE DAKAR

4 ene. 2023

SANDERS HOLDS DAKAR RALLY LEAD WITH STRONG RIDE ON STAGE FOUR

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IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE FROM THE RED BULL GASGAS RACER SEES HIM MAINTAIN FIRST PLACE IN THE OVERALL CLASSIFICATION

3 ene. 2023

RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S DANIEL SANDERS LEADS THE DAKAR RALLY!

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SANDERS WINS STAGE THREE AND MOVES TO THE TOP OF THE PROVISIONAL STANDINGS AFTER ANOTHER STRONG DAY IN THE DESERT

2 ene. 2023

DANIEL SANDERS’ POSITIVE DAKAR RALLY START CONTINUES

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RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S RALLY ACE REMAINS UP FRONT AT THIS YEAR’S DAKAR AFTER TECHNICAL SECOND STAGE

1 ene. 2023

BITTERSWEET START TO 2023 DAKAR RALLY FOR RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING

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DEFENDING CHAMP SAM SUNDERLAND CRASHES OUT ON STAGE ONE WHILE DANIEL SANDERS LIES FIFTH

30 dic. 2022

GASGAS FACTORY RACING FIRED UP FOR A SUCCESSFUL DAKAR!

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Tomorrow, December 31, 2022, GASGAS Factory Racing’s reigning Dakar champ Sam Sunderland and teammate Daniel Sanders will finally begin the highly anticipated 45th edition of the world’s toughest rally-raid – the infamous Dakar Rally. As always, the event’s traditional opening Prologue – the fast, short, 11-kilometer sprint – will be used to determine the starting order for the 14-stage event with the first true special stage then taking place on January 1, 2023. It’s set to be a seriously tough race this time around, but for our talented duo, all their hard work with the team has long been completed. Good luck, guys!

• Sam and Daniel excited to start the 2023 Dakar Rally!
• Both riders feeling good after the pre-race shakedown
• The 45th edition of the Dakar begins tomorrow with the opening Prologue

Yesterday’s pre-Dakar shakedown allowed Sam and Daniel to break in their RX 450F rally bikes in readiness for tomorrow’s Prologue. Ending the session feeling confident ahead of the upcoming challenge, both riders are in high spirits and more than ready to get down to business.

Already sensing the excitement that builds in the lead up to the Dakar and with high hopes of securing back-to-back wins, Sam Sunderland will soon begin his 10th start at the infamous event. As a two-time winner and having placed third overall on two other occasions, not to mention his multiple stage wins, the Brit has all the tools he needs to once again find success at the toughest rally-raid of them all.

After his incredible Dakar debut in 2021 where he placed a stunning fourth, Daniel Sanders confidently entered the 2022 edition with high hopes of claiming a spot on the podium. Topping the timesheets on two of the first six stages to lie third overall entering week two, he clearly indicated his ability, until an unfortunate crash and serious elbow injury on stage seven ruled the hard-charging Aussie out of the race. After rehabbing for almost a year, Sanders is back and ready to roll up his sleeves and get stuck into Dakar 2023.

Today in the bivouac, things are pretty quiet as Sam and Daniel calmly finish off their final preparations in readiness for tomorrow’s Prologue. Once that’s complete, their focus will switch to taking on the first eight stages of the event before enjoying the mid-race rest day on January 9. After that, six more demanding days of racing remain as they head towards the finish line in Dammam on January 15.

Sam Sunderland:  “All the hard work’s been done and we’re pretty much good to go! I can’t wait to get stuck in and I think the first week will be really tough. It’s looking pretty technical and rocky but the second week is more in the dunes, which I prefer. There’s no feeling like preparing for the Dakar. Every year you’re excited, nervous, and all the rest of it. It’s such an incredible race and I can’t wait to get out there and get this thing started.”

Daniel Sanders:  “It’s been a long time since I raced and a long time recovering from my crash last year but we’re here and pretty much ready to go. My elbow isn’t quite 100% but once I get out there riding, I know it’ll be just fine. It’s probably going to be the toughest race of my career having been off the bike for so long, especially with there being two more stages this time around, but I’m pumped to be back racing. I’ll be looking for a steady start to the race with the ultimate goal of reaching the finish line. It’s a modest goal but it’s been a long road to get back racing and I can’t wait to get back out there in the dunes and be racing with the boys again.”

14 dic. 2022

BARCIA, BROWN AND MOSIMAN ARE BACK IN ACTION WITH 2023 TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING TEAM!

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With the all-new 2023 MC 450F Factory Edition and MC 250F Factory Edition bikes, and a new face at the helm of our team, GASGAS Factory Racing is on the gas for a third season of SX/MX racing in the U.S.! Proudly welcoming Max Lee on-board as the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager, our returning three-rider lineup of Justin Barcia, Michael Mosiman and Pierce Brown are fired up for more in 2023.

• Barcia, Mosiman and Brown are back for 2023!
• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing welcomes Max Lee as Team Manager!
• Olly Stone steps into Crew Chief role after a decorated career as race team mechanic

Never one to back down from a challenge, Justin Barcia is back on the hunt for a 450 title this season, racing aboard the all-new MC 450F Factory Edition in 2023. Charging his way to six podium finishes in the 2022 AMA Supercross Championship, Barcia heads into the new season with his eyes on the prize in the 31-race SuperMotocross World Championship. We’re stoked to welcome back two heavy hitters in the 250 division as Michael Mosiman and Pierce Brown return to action aboard the all-new MC 250F Factory Edition. As a three-year veteran on the team, Mosiman is well-versed in the 250 class. Coming off his first career Supercross win in San Diego last season, the Northern California native is ready to stake claim atop the podium with a consistent season ahead. Also returning for year three with the squad is Utah native Pierce Brown, the third-place finisher in the 2022 250SX Eastern Championship. Brown ended the season on a high note with two consecutive podium finishes and he looks to build upon that momentum as the gate drops for a new year of racing. Justin Barcia:   “I’m so amped for this upcoming season, we’ve got more races with more opportunities to win! I’m excited about our new bike and going racing with my wife and baby boy it’s going to be a fun season!” Michael Mosiman:   “With the added three rounds of the SMX, I think it will be very important to stay consistent and to come into each round fresh – mentally and physically. I’m looking forward to the new season.” Pierce Brown:  “I’m stoked for the 2023 season coming up. I feel really good and I’m loving the new bike! Excited to go racing.” With longtime SX/MX Team Manager Tyler Keefe taking on a more strategic role as Troy Lee Designs’ Director of Motorsports, GASGAS Factory Racing is excited to welcome Max Lee as Team Manager, along with Oliver “Olly” Stone as Crew Chief.
By leveraging his years of experience in motorsport management, Keefe will continue working closely with the team to prepare for a successful race season in 2023 and beyond. With an extensive background with Troy Lee Designs, Max Lee will step into the role of Team Manager, overseeing the team and commercial responsibilities. As Crew Chief, “Olly” Stone will take on a more comprehensive technical role, overseeing the day-to-day operations of testing and preparing the bikes for racing.   Max Lee, Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager:  “I would like to thank Roger De Coster, Tyler Keefe, my father [Troy Lee], and everyone else who has guided me and given me this opportunity. Words cannot express how excited I am to work full-time for the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team, it is a dream come true for me and my family. I am thankful to be surrounded by great people and I’m looking forward to an amazing season with this team.”
Troy Lee:  “Beginning with our very first 250 team to building the TLD/GASGAS 450 and 250 team to what it is today, I would like to express great thanks to Tyler Keefe for his 11 years of hard work and success, and we look forward to his contributions as Troy Lee Designs Motorsports Director in the next chapter of his professional career. I’m also really stoked to have Max Lee as Team Manager of the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team. It’s a very proud moment for me and I know this new leadership team is going to help a lot in his guidance.
It’s going to be an exciting season in 2023 with three world-class riders returning to the lineup. Everyone has been putting in the work and the new Factory Edition bikes are looking good! We can’t wait to get the season kicked off at A1!”

10 dic. 2022

STRONG RIDE FOR TADDY AT SUPERENDURO ROUND ONE

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Battling hard right to the finish, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Taddy Blazusiak kicked off the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship with a fighting fourth at round one. Narrowly missing out on a podium result at his home race, the Polish star still tied on points with third place to ensure a solid start to the new season.

• Taddy charges hard for fourth at home race in Poland
• GASGAS EC 350F rider second fastest in the SuperPole hot lap
• A difficult track made for tough racing on the night

Looking to get his FIM SuperEnduro World Championship off to a solid start, Taddy Blazusiak put in a strong showing on home soil to take a close fourth overall at round one in Poland. A difficult track with soft dirt made for tough racing on the night in Krakow. However, the multi-time world champ was eager to make the best of it.

Rolling out for the SuperPole hot lap, Taddy showed he had pace and his lines dialed in by setting the second fastest time of the night, earning himself two extra championship points.

With confidence building, he wanted to turn that speed into three solid results. However, a crash on the opening lap of race one put him on the back foot. In spirited style, Taddy set about charging his way forward and gave everything to finish fourth.

With the customary reversed start order for race two, Taddy looked to fight his way to the front early on. Slipping past his rivals, he got his GASGAS out front, much to the roar and delight of his home crowd. Battling back and forth with eventual race winner Billy Bolt, the Polish star put on a show. Dropping back to second, a small mistake during the closing laps saw him slip to third at the checkered flag.

Hoping to make amends in the third and final Prestige race, a crash on the opening lap dropped Taddy down the order. Knowing a place on the overall podium was hanging in the balance, the EC 350F mounted rider pushed hard to regroup. Racing his way from eighth to fourth, Taddy tied for third overall, but agonizingly just missed out on that home-round podium result he wanted.

With the opening round of the season done, Taddy now looks ahead to round two in Germany on January 7, 2023.

Taddy Blazusiak:  “It was a tough race tonight. The dirt was so difficult to ride. Big ruts formed on the jumps, and it was hard to make consistent clean laps. In race one I used a lot of energy going from last to fourth and my arms pumped up at the end of that race. They stayed really tight for the rest of the night, and I was fighting against myself at times. I’m disappointed not to finish on the podium at home, but tying on points for third is still a good result for the championship. My speed and pace is good, so I’m confident for more in Germany.”

FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, Round 1, Poland

Event Classification
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 63 points
2. Jonny Walker (Beta) 51 pts
3. Cody Webb (Sherco) 43 pts
4. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 43 pts

Prestige Race 1
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna)
2. Jonny Walker (Beta)
3. Cody Webb (Sherco)
4. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS)

Prestige Race 2
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna)
2. Jonny Walker (Beta)
3. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS)

Prestige Race 3
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna)
2. Jonny Walker (Beta)
3. Cody Webb (Sherco)
4. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS)

6 dic. 2022

GASGAS sign-off sizzling 2022 world championship year with FIM Awards bow

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The spoils of being the best! GASGAS was recognised at the 2022 FIM Awards in San Marino as the brand officially wrapped its most successful racing year. The brand now has 34 titles in the bag! The #1 rider, the #1 team, the #2 rider and 10 wins from 20: 2022 Moto3™ was a blast for the GASGAS Aspar Team. Both the crew and the company were rightfully honored for their supremacy at the FIM Awards that took place last weekend on the Italian peninsula and with other GASGAS’ world champions: Sam Sunderland and Andrea Verona. Moto3 winner Izan Guevarra (7 wins and 13 podiums from the 20 rounds) took to the stage to accept his FIM gold medal status. The Majorcan had classified ahead of countryman and teammate Sergio Garcia (3 victories and 10 rostrums) in the standings and ruled the Moto3 division despite the often chaotic, unpredictable and incredibly close nature of the category. Guevara claimed races in Spain, Catalunya, Germany, Aragon, Japan, Australia and Valencia; owning the ‘quartet’ of all Spanish rounds. The title was the first in the principal MotoGP championship classes for the fast GASGAS ‘red’. Aspar crew claimed the Teams and Constructors crowns to-boot for a dominant display. The achievements marked a milestone for the brand on the road. On the dirt and Sam Sunderland aced his second DAKAR Rally title at the beginning of 2022: another ‘first’ for GASGAS atop the podium at the ball-crunchingly tough annual race. The Brit then doubled-up with the FIM RallyGP World Championship during the summer. Across Enduro trails it was Italian Andrea Verona who excelled to lay waste in both the EnduroGP and Enduro1 World Championships. Andrea’s competitiveness extended to the International Six Days Enduro – the oldest event in the FIM canon - and he also helped GASGAS to the Enduro1 Manufacturers gold plate. Photos by FIM/Good-Shoot

2 dic. 2022

GASGAS TEAMS UP WITH SONDRE HAGA FOR 2023 TRIAL2 CHAMPIONSHIP ASSAULT

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Set to compete as part of the all-new 2023 GASGAS Factory Racing trial team, reigning FIM Trial2 World Champion Sondre Haga will ride GASGAS TXT GP machinery in Trial2, X-Trial, Spanish Trial Championship, and other select trial events during the next two seasons. Signing with GASGAS Factory Racing for 2023 and 2024, the young Norwegian’s #1 priority will be to battle to successfully defend the Trial2 title he spectacularly won this season. Welcome to the team Sondre!

• GASGAS Factory Racing signs Sondre Haga
• Norwegian star set to defend Trial2 World Championship
• Haga joins Jaime Busto in all-new GASGAS trial team line-up

Claiming the coveted FIM Trial2 World Championship at the final round of the 2022 TrialGP World Championship in Italy back in September, Sondre put the finishing touches to a super-successful, and hugely consistent season. Never off the podium during the first four rounds of the series, at round five he took his first win of the year to set himself up perfectly for the season finale. Doing exactly what he needed to do, and securing one more podium visit for good measure, Sondre lifted the Trial2 world title in style.

Remaining in the FIM Trial2 championship for 2023, the calm and calculated young Norwegian will also help GASGAS compete for the manufacturers title, as well as staying super busy throughout the year with participation in X-Trial events, and the Spanish Trial Championship.

Sondre Haga: “The GASGAS Factory Racing trial team is one of the biggest and most professional in TrialGP, so to be a part of it is really something very special for me. I’m really motivated and looking forward to working with new people, and to do all I can to successfully defend my Trial2 World Championship title. Of course, 2022 was a great year for me, and I know that winning again certainly won’t be easy. But winning is the absolute goal and with the support of all the GASGAS team I am confident that I can do it. Being a fully supported factory rider is something very special, something very new to me, and something that really motivates me. I can’t wait to make my first appearance for GASGAS and then keep working towards being ready for the 2023 Trial2 World Championship.”

Albert Cabestany, GASGAS Factory Racing Trial Team Manager: “I’m thrilled to announce Sondre as our Trial2 rider for 2023. This year he really showed himself as a very talented and motivated rider, and together with Jaime Busto, we not only have a completely new-look GASGAS Factory Racing team for 2022, but also two exciting young riders that I know are completely focused on success. For me it’s a kind of dream team, and I’m really looking forward to working with them both. Sondre will have a very busy schedule for 2023, competing in the FIM Trial2 World Championship, X-Trial, the Spanish Trial Championship, as well as the Trial des Nations, and other one-off events. As well as being super-busy year with many competitions, Sondre will also help GASGAS with one of our goals of linking competition with the ongoing development of our production bikes. I’m sure that with Sondre and Jaime, we will have a very productive season next year.”

1 dic. 2022

GASGAS GOES BIG WITH TWO FACTORY EDITION MOTOCROSS MODELS FOR 2023!

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One year on from launching our first-ever race team replica dirt bike and we’re back with more! And not just one, but two factory edition motocross models. Built for maximum on-track performance, the all-new GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition and MC 250F Factory Edition bikes have been designed and developed together with GASGAS Factory Racing, so you know they’re going to be good! Both feature brand-new motors, new frames, and are packed full of the latest technology, with pretty much everything else being improved over the outgoing generation. So, if you’re a racer focused on winning, you’re going to need one. It’s as simple as that!

• GASGAS unveils two awesome TLD Race Team replica motocross bikes
• New models developed with GASGAS Factory Racing for maximum performance
• Each bike built to the highest spec with race-tested Technical Accessories

The MC 450F Factory Edition benefits from a new cylinder head and CP piston – a potent combination that gives a boost to overall performance and amplifies the on-track experience for all riders. With the motor now lighter than ever, as well as being repositioned within the all-new frame to improve mass centralization, the bike’s already agile handling characteristics are taken to the next level.

As the newest and freshest model added to the GASGAS line-up, the MC 250F Factory Edition is pretty much an all-new dirt bike. Headlining this awesome bike is the powerful, high-revving, motor that’s super compact to save weight. Together with the new frame it makes carving through corners so, so easy. The brand-new motor features a new cylinder, cylinder head and piston, crankcases, and gearbox, which all work as one to make the MC 250F Factory Edition quite possibly the very best 250cc 4-stroke motocrosser out there.

Rewarding riders who really push the pace, the WP Suspension fitted on the Factory Edition models is set up firmer to favor aggressive riding. Up front, the WP XACT front forks feature a new hydrostop for improved bottoming resistance while the slightly slower rebound setting takes the sting out of heavy landings. At the rear, the WP XACT shock is all-new, better performing, and easily adjustable by hand for quick and easy trackside changes.

30 nov. 2022

GASGAS FACTORY RACING SIGNS JAIME BUSTO!

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Welcome to GASGAS Factory Racing Jaime Busto! GASGAS is super pleased to announce that 2022 TrialGP runner-up Jaime Busto will join the squad for at least two years and compete in both the indoor and outdoor world championships, as well as his own Spanish national championship and selected other events.

• GASGAS Factory Racing signs Jaime Busto
• Spanish trial star hungry for world championship success
• Busto to compete onboard new 2023 GASGAS TXT GP 300

2023 is looking good for the GASGAS Factory Racing trial team! As part of the ongoing strengthening of the team, we've signed the highly skilled and flamboyant Spaniard Jaime Busto. The 24-year-old has already enjoyed a massively successful career, having claimed both Youth and Junior titles in his national Spanish championship, and an FIM Junior World Championship in 2014.

Over the past six seasons in the TrialGP World Championship, Jaime has finished inside the top three no less than four times, as well as claiming four overall top-three championship results in the intense X-Trial indoor series. Completing the 2022 TrialGP season as runner-up, the wild Spaniard is looking to go one better in 2023 and sees GASGAS as the team to make it happen! Jaime will start his contract with the team from December 1, 2022.

Jaime Busto:   “I’m so excited to join GASGAS for next season. It’s a brand with Spanish heritage and that’s really important, but also the whole structure and dynamic of the team looks really strong. The bike itself is great and I know the plan is to keep on developing and improving all the time. For 2023, my goal is to improve on my results from this year. I want to be more consistent and in the fight for the win at every single race. The whole GASGAS vibe fits my style really well, and I’m hoping that by working hard together we can achieve some greats results next year.”

Albert Cabestany, GASGAS Factory Racing Trial Team Manager:   “It means so much to sign a rider like Jaime Busto to the team. Obviously, he is capable of securing top results and so our plan is to give him everything he needs to do that. But Jaime also fits the GASGAS brand perfectly, and together I truly believe we can achieve great things. His results in 2022 have been excellent – third overall in X-Trial and second in TrialGP – and so looking ahead to the next two seasons, our plan is to keep on growing the team structure to be even stronger and enable Jaime to continue fighting for world championship titles. Jaime joining the team is just one part of a big plan to put GASGAS right at the top of the trial world, and I can’t wait for the new season to begin.”

29 nov. 2022

RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING FIRED-UP FOR 2023 DAKAR RALLY!

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With GASGAS Factory Racing securing official backing from Red Bull ahead of the 2023 season, our rally heroes Sam Sunderland and Daniel Sanders are all-set to take on the 2023 Dakar Rally! Ready to compete on their Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing machines, newly crowned FIM World Rally-Raid Champion Sam Sunderland will be fighting to defend his Dakar title, while young Aussie charger Daniel Sanders will be looking to prove a point and once again stamp his mark on the world’s toughest dirt bike competition.

• Red Bull backed GASGAS Factory Racing set for 2023 Dakar Rally
• Sunderland and Sanders to compete in their second Dakar for GASGAS
• 45th Dakar Rally begins December 31 in Saudi Arabia

It’s been a year of mixed fortunes for our heavy-hitting rally stars but as 2022 draws to a close we’re gearing up for the big one again – the Dakar Rally. With both Sam and Daniel showing immense pace in Saudi Arabia last January, each has experienced a very different season this year, but both are 100% committed to enjoying the 45th running of the iconic race and ultimately doing their very best.

Sam’s 2022 Dakar Rally victory was the start of a hugely successful year for the Brit. Following on from the Dakar, he headed to the United Arab Emirates for round two of the world championship and promptly stamped his authority there with another convincing win.

A top-five result at the Rallye du Maroc put Sunderland within reach of his second career world title. And with another strong showing at the final round in Spain, where the RX 450F racer rode to another calculated fifth-place finish, the job was done and Sam was crowned 2022 FIM World Rally-Raid Champion.

Now, already deep into his training program and focused on the major task ahead of him – his Dakar Rally title defense – Sam is fully aware of the challenge that awaits. But as always, the two-time Dakar winner will give his absolute all and fight hard for the win at the world’s toughest rally.

With unquestionable speed, especially over the dunes seen on the first week of the 2022 Dakar Rally, Daniel Sanders was well on course to fight for a podium result. Disappointingly, the crash that ruled him out of the event resulted in a fractured elbow and wrist – injuries that unfortunately took longer than anticipated to heal. Despite requiring several extra surgeries throughout the year, Sanders is now close to full fitness and once again has his sights on Dakar success.

Earning two stage wins at the 2022 event, Daniel comes into the upcoming Dakar with more experience, a better understanding of what to expect from the punishing terrain, and also the skills and confidence required to open stages during the two-week race. With very little pressure on his shoulders, Sanders will be aiming to shake things up in his own unique way when the start flag drops in less than two months’ time.

Sam Sunderland: “This season has been incredible. To get the double – the Dakar win and the world championship – has been amazing. It’s taken a lot of work, both by me and the whole team, but it’s paid off massively. Now, going into the 2023 Dakar I know exactly what it takes to win. When I first won the race back in 2017, I put myself under a lot of pressure to win again a year later. The 2023 race is looking to be one of the toughest ever and I’m under no illusion as to what that means. My mindset is a little different now – my plan is to go out there and enjoy it, take each day as it comes and try to maintain a good pace throughout the whole event. Hopefully near the end of the two weeks we should be in a good place to battle for the top positions once again.”

Daniel Sanders: “After this year’s Dakar and of course crashing on stage seven, it’s been a long year of surgeries and trying to get my body back in shape. I had a lot of bad luck with my recovery and things not healing up so good, but thankfully it’s all looking good now and I’ve been able to get back on the bike. It’s going to be a challenge going into one of the toughest races in the world without much time on the bike. The focus up to now has been to get my elbow strong enough to make it through Dakar and the rest of the 2023 season. The team have been great, and I’m getting stronger all the time. It’s a little daunting with the Dakar being my first race back after a season off, but my plan is to take it day-by-day and hopefully build things up as the event goes on. It’s a long race, but the goal is to definitely be well in the fight at the finish.”

Norbert Stadlbauer – GASGAS Rally Team Manager: “Our GASGAS riders have got some wings on their RX 450F rally bikes for next year, courtesy of Red Bull. We’re really happy to intensify the relationship with the brand heading into the 2023 season. Sam Sunderland is coming off an incredibly successful year of racing, but is already training hard and looking forward to defending his Dakar title. Daniel Sanders has been off his bike through injury for most of the year, but the young Aussie is hungry for success and will give 100% at Dakar.”

Robert Jonas – Head of Motorsports Offroad: “The GASGAS rally project has been a huge success right from the start. And now, after an incredible 2022 season that saw Sam claim victory at the Dakar Rally as well as being crowned world champion, it’s only fitting that the team will now enjoy additional backing from Red Bull. With two incredibly talented riders in Sunderland and Sanders we have a squad that are motivated and highly capable – a great mix of experience and enthusiasm. We’re fully expecting the team to challenge for the win once again at Dakar and wish everyone involved all the very best.”

The 2023 Dakar Rally starts December 31, 2022, and covers 14 stages through the desert of Saudi Arabia before ending on January 15, 2023.

8 nov. 2022

2023 MotoGP™ is a go! GASGAS on track with Valencia test

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Tech3 GASGAS Factory Racing rolled out of a MotoGP pitbox for the very first time today with a busy, sunny and fascinating first ‘look ahead’ test towards the 2023 world championship! Valencia’s blue skies were the perfect ceiling for Pol Espargaro and Augusto Fernandez debut ‘Get on the Gas’ experience. Spanish brand, Spanish stars, Spanish circuit: there was a big and celebratory Iberian flavour to GASGAS’ debut at Valencia and where Moto2™ world champions Pol Espargaro (in 2014) and Augusto Fernandez (crowned only 48 hours previously) took to the track to get acquainted with the fetching bikes in black and red testing livery. After his first run, Espargaro was gesturing wildly and tapping the fuel tank of the bike; #44 was obviously pumped to feel the full potential of the GASGAS MotoGP package. Pol logged 75 laps and the 16th best time by the end of his first day of work with the crew. Fernandez’ normally wide grin was stretched to the absolute limit after his maiden blast of MotoGP power. The 2022 Moto2 #1 used all of Tuesday (79 laps) to scratch new boundaries around the Ricardo Tormo Circuit and offer a few pointers towards his preferences and settings for the race bike. The first dance was brief but fully blurred! GASGAS will now accelerate back in the factory to chisel the newest version of the Grand Prix prototypes for next year. MotoGP gets a three month break before reassembling at Sepang in Malaysia on February 10th-12th for more testing ahead of the longest ever season on record. Augusto Fernandez : “It’s been an awesome day. I have been working hard to get used to all the new things. The GASGAS is very different to a Moto2 bike and there are a lot of electronics and things to understand. We didn’t change much. We just went step-by-step and did laps and laps and laps to get familiar with what we have. For sure I need to train in a different way this winter because the bike asks different things of the body! We’ll have to focus on that. MotoGP is, for sure, more demanding. Anyway, I’m happy to have the feedback from the bike and to get my first impressions. I cannot wait until the next session already.”   Valencia Official testing times   1. Luca Marini (ITA) Ducati 1:30.032 2. Maverick Viñales (ESP) Aprilia +0.225 3. Marco Bezzecchi (ITA) Ducati +0.230 4. Miguel Oliveira (POR) Aprilia +0.335 5. Aleix Espargaro (ESP) Aprilia +0.366 16. Pol Espargaro (ESP) Tech3 GASGAS Factory Racing Team +0.725 22. Augusto Fernandez (ESP) Tech3 GASGAS Factory Racing Team +1.698

6 nov. 2022

GASGAS waves goodbye to 2022 in championship winning style at Valencia

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After 20 races through every corner of the globe, the 2022 Valencia Grand Prix marked the end of an incredible season of racing, which witnessed GASGAS dominate Moto3 and finish the year with a 1-2 championship finish.

• Izan Guevara rounds out an incredible championship winning Moto3 term, with his seventh win of the year and fourth on Spanish soil, while Sergio García completes a GASGAS podium lockout in 3rd.
• Jake Dixon charges through the field in Moto2; recovering to 7th position after dropping back to 23rd and claiming a top-six championship spot. All while Albert Arenas also blasts to 5th place.
• GASGAS finishes a dominant year in Moto3 totaling 10 wins with 22 podiums, delivering the rider, constructor and team championship titles, while also enjoying 6 podiums in Moto2.

What began with nerves and hope in the heat of Qatar, finished up with record breaking wins and titles on home soil! To say it has been an incredible rollercoaster of elite-level motorcycle Grand Prix racing is an understatement. 20 rounds and thousands and thousands of white-hot competition by GASGAS brought home not only a dominant 1-2 in the Moto3 riders championship with Izan Guevara and Sergio García at the bars of their rocket-like GASGAS RC 250 GP, but also a slew of points and titles. By winning 10 races and featuring on the podium 22 times, GASGAS also sealed their place at the top of the Constructor and Team standings by some impressive margins. In the Team standings in particular, GASGAS Aspar Team trounced the nearest competition by 200 points. To make matters sweeter, Izan Guevara delighted the home fans at Ricardo Tormo with a lights-to-flag victory at the 23-lap showdown. After locking in his fifth pole position of the year, Guevara stretched out the field from the front - towing a chasing Deniz Öncü with him. The pair streaked ahead, with only Sergio García managing to stay in touch by a handful of seconds. Lap by lap, Guevara held the lead in fine style, and after defending a last lunge Öncü, the 18-year-old from Majorca took his seventh win of the year. It also meant Guevara has also won all four Spanish races of the season. Sergio García made it double delight by racing a stoic final Grand Prix in 3rd position. The 19-year-old from Burriana crossed the line with a 6.5 second deficit from the leading pair, to seal his 10th podium of the season - and also his final race in the class. Huge celebrations between both riders, a pit board emblazoned with Grazie Nano for García, and a gold race helmet for Guevara were the highlights of the final round of an incredible final Grand Prix. In Moto2, celebrations were not quite as loud, but deserved nonetheless. Jake Dixon raced through a tricky weekend in Valencia. While the weather fluctuated from gusting winds through Friday, colder track temperatures on Saturday and then optimal conditions on Sunday, Dixon worked hard with the Inde GASGAS Aspar Moto2 Team to dial in his race machine. Starting from P15 Dixon initially struggled at the start, dropping to 23rd briefly. However with a blistering race pace in hand - which was faster than many of the riders ahead of him, Dixon fought back into the top-seven, finishing just 0.7 seconds from 6th placed Manuel Gonzales. What’s more, Dixon ended the season inside the top six in the championship on 168.5 points. Teammate Albert Arenas delighted with a solid ride from P11 on the grid into 5th. The result gives Arenas his second-best finish of the year (having previously finished 4th at the San Marino Grand Prix earlier in September). Arenas also closes his 2022 Moto2 account in 12th position in the championship. With a record-breaking season in the books, the celebrations can begin - before looking ahead to go FULL-GASGAS again in 2023! #11 - Sergio García: “The feeling today is incredible - second in the world championship! I’m really happy with that! The race itself was really fast, and today I pushed as hard as I could, but I didn't have any more to give. I’m happy for my family and all the people that come to support us. A big, big thank you to everyone, my team, and especially my Father who is always there.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “It was an amazing feeling in the race. I think we had incredible pace alone at the front. I pushed really fast in the final laps, and it was incredible to battle to the finish. I want to say a big thanks to my team for their work throughout the whole season. I’ve now won all four races in Spain - as well as the championship - which is just an amazing way to finish my time in the Moto3 class. A perfect race today, and now I will just enjoy the time with my family and team! Thank you!” #75 - Albert Arenas: “After a couple of weekends where we’ve worked hard we finally got a decent finish here today and it was special to race in front of family and friends. I’ve learnt so much this year – these years in fact with the Aspar Team – and we can look forward to a good dinner together tonight. I’m satisfied to finish the season in this way today; it leaves a good taste in the mouth.” #96 - Jake Dixon: “Definitely not the race I was expecting. On the second lap I made a false neutral and went back to 23-24th and had to come back through. I reached 7th but had lost around 12 seconds. Without this I think we could have made the podium today. I did all I could do.”   Results - 2022 Moto3 World Championship, Round 20: 1.  Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 23 Laps; 2. Deniz Öncü (KTM) +0.062, 3. Sergio García (GASGAS)  +6.557   Moto3 Championship Standings - After Round 20: 1. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 319pts, 2. Sergio García (GASGAS) 257pts , 3. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 246pts   Results - 2022 Moto2 World Championship, Round 20: 1. Pedro Acosta (Kalex) 25 Laps; 2. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) +1.232, 3. Tony Arbolino (Kalex) +10.163, 5. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) +18.904 , 7. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) +21.244   Moto2 Championship Standings - After Round 20: 1. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) 271.5pts, 2. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 242pts, 3. Aron Canet (Kalex) 200pts, 6. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 168.5pts, 12. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 90pts

23 oct. 2022

GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S SAM SUNDERLAND CROWNED 2022 FIM WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPION!

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What a year! Starting in January with a stunning victory at the Dakar Rally, GASGAS Factory Racing's Sam Sunderland has today become the 2022 FIM World Rally-Raid Champion! Doing the double is an incredible achievement, and thanks to Sam and the whole team, they have delivered the first world title for GASGAS in rally competition.

• Sam Sunderland is the FIM World Rally-Raid Champion!
• GASGAS celebrates its first world rally-raid title
• Sam and GASGAS Factory Racing end the season in style!

Sam Sunderland:  “Amazing! It’s been a crazy year with the Dakar win and then winning in Abu Dhabi, but then we had a big gap over the summer. We were back in action for the last round in Morocco but that one was tough as I hurt my wrist in a crash before we even started. But with the championship on the line, I had no choice but to push through it and my result there really made things easier for the final round. I had a couple of close calls yesterday and after that, and knowing that getting on the overall podium would be almost impossible, I kept things super steady. I’m really grateful to have the GASGAS Factory Racing team behind me, it’s been an amazing year, and I know we’re all looking forward to celebrating this one!”

As racing seasons go, it couldn’t really have gone much better for Sam Sunderland. Kicking off 2022 by winning the biggest race of them all, the Dakar Rally, there was no better way to start the year. And with his stunning victory, Sam took an early lead in the 2022 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship.

Round two, the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, was up next and the GASGAS Factory Racing star’s winning ways continued. Riding a faultless race and still stoked on his Dakar win, the Brit claimed his second victory on the bounce to further extend his points lead at the top of the world championship.

After a couple of cancellations and postponements in the racing calendar, Sam didn’t line up for FIM World Rally-Raid Championship duty again until the Rallye du Maroc in early October. In what was perhaps his most crucial result of the season, Sam overcame the discomfort of a pre-race crash to put in a gutsy performance and place fifth overall to maintain his championship lead.

Heading into this year's final round, the Andalucia Rally, Sam needed just three points to be crowned world champion. But knowing how quick things can change in racing, the Brit left nothing to chance and clocked the fastest time in the Prologue. A runner-up finish on stage one continued his promising start before the second day of racing was cancelled due to bad weather.

A couple of mistakes on the penultimate stage and an unfortunate time penalty ruled out any chance of ending the season with a podium result. But knowing that he just needed to complete the final stage to be crowned champion, Sam did exactly that to lift the 2022 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship trophy surrounded by the entire GASGAS Factory Racing team.

Congratulations, Sam, let the celebrations begin!

2022 Andalucia Rally – Stage 4 Provisional Classification
1. Adrien Van Beveren (Honda) 1:22:53
2. Kevin Benavides (KTM) 1:23:09
3. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 1:24:24
10. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 1:26:43

2022 Andalucia Rally – Provisional Overall Classification [After Stage 4]
1. Adrien Van Beveren (Honda) 9:58:48
2. Kevin Benavides (KTM) 10:02:02
3. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 10:05:25
5. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 10:14:10

23 oct. 2022

Malaysian magic for García in Moto3™ and Dixon in Moto2™

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The 2022 Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit saw a GASGAS double podium across Moto3 and Moto2, with Sergio García and Jake Dixon battling to third place in their races respectively.

• Sergio García grabs 3rd in Moto3 to extend an eight point advantage in the battle for the runner-up slot for 2022. Moto3 champion Izan Guevara finishes 12th.
• Jake Dixon takes his sixth podium of the season - finishing 3rd - while Albert Arenas holds station in 13th
• Just one Grand Prix remains in ‘22 - setting up a thrilling Valencian showdown; where GASGAS looks set to finish the season in epic style on home soil across the Moto3 and Moto2 standings
  

From the fresh winds of Phillip Island to the pressure cooker 36°C humidity of Sepang; the 2022 Grand Prix season’s final trilogy of races has, and is set to be, nothing short of a roller coaster for GASGAS. What’s more, with the champagne spray only just drying after Izan Guevara locked in the 2022 Moto3 title last time out, it was time to go racing again in Malaysia; and then look ahead to the final flag at Valencia. Better still, the Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Moto3 squad holds an enviable position in all of the championships available. Notwithstanding Izan’s incredible title success, GASGAS leads the Constructor standings by a significant 47-point margin, and also enjoy a massive 306 point lead in the Team contest. What’s more Sergio García is in prime position to lock in second place in the Moto3 rider table to make it a historic GASGAS 1-2. García's blistering 3rd at Sepang, which the 19 year old rider battled hard for, over the Malaysian weekender, was the perfect step in the right direction for the team’s total domination of the Moto3 classifications. Over an edge of the seat 17 lap race, García maintained his position as one of the leading riders, shuffling between fifth and first place multiple times per lap. The ultimate aim was to finish ahead of his nearest championship rival Dennis Foggia - who only managed 6th place. Meanwhile 2022 Champion Izan Guevara looked set to finish the penultimate Grand Prix of the year in awesome style - until a frightening incident on lap 14 unseated him and pushed him down the order. A small mistake from rival Ayumu Sasaki, caused a sudden cut in acceleration out of the exit of turn 14, causing Izan to take avoiding action and swerve off track. Although the heroic save from Guevara could easily qualify for one of the recoveries of the season, it meant Guevara missed out on the opportunity to take his 7th win of the year. In Moto2, Jake Dixon lined up on P4, opting to miss morning warm up due to the ever changing wet-dry-damp conditions. Dixon made a ballistic start, initially circulating in third. Despite slipping to fifth by the mid race distance, Dixon turned up the heat on lap nine; taking out six-tenths of a second over fourth placed Augusto Fernandez. A relatively muted race for the majority of the 18 lap distance, exploded with a handful of corners remaining. Championship challenger Ai Ogura crashed out while making a late brake lunge for the lead, gifting Dixon a welcome 3rd position after he passed Augusto Fernandez. While it was all-action up front, Inde GASGAS Aspar Moto2’s Albert Arenas rode a stoic race from P13 lights-to-flag. After 19 hard fought weekends, the final Grand Prix is set to go live on the 6th November with the Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana. #11 - Sergio García: “I felt really good on the bike this weekend, but at the end of the race I think my speed at the end of the straights was really bad unfortunately. It was really difficult; I pushed as hard as I could but I think it was impossible for me to win the race today. I gave it absolutely 100% - and even though I didn't win, I can be happy in some ways because the points are important for the championship. Let’s keep working and let’s keep improving!” #28 - Izan Guevara: “Crazy race and we made a great start but there were a lot of passes and changes in rhythm. I tried to keep the gap and the distance with the riders in front and everything was going smoothly, then on lap ten I started to get faster and returned to the lead even though the tires were obviously not as good as they were at the start of the race. With five-six laps to go Sasaki made a mistake, I think he missed a gear, I almost crashed into him and it was a close one. Luckily, I could continue and saved something from the race. We’ll look to Valencia now and try to achieve the target that I put into place yesterday!” #75 - Albert Arenas: “That’s a wrap for the Malaysian Grand Prix and some more points to take home. It’s not really what we want but it was difficult today because I couldn’t really find any feeling with the rear tire. It’s like there was no grip at all, even though the bike felt great under braking and corner entry. A weird feeling because the rear was so loose, like we were riding on water. Anyway, all the points count.” #96 - Jake Dixon: “It was a crazy race right? I let them go at the beginning, and then slowly tried to catch them back up. I think I left it too far initially though, and used too much energy. Unfortunately for Ogura; he went down on the last lap, so that meant I got on the podium. People can see that I fought hard for every position I got - this one is for my darling wife and my baby-on-the-way; I love you both!”   Results - 2022 Moto3 World Championship, Round 19: 1. John McPhee (Husqvarna) 17 Laps; 2. Ayumu Sasaki (Husqvarna) +0.048, 3. Sergio García (GASGAS)  +0.146 , 12. Izan Guevara (GASGAS)  +9.148   Moto3 Championship Standings - After Round 19: 1. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 294pts, 2. Sergio García (GASGAS) 241pts , 3. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 233pts   Results - 2022 Moto2World Championship, Round 18: 1. Tony Arbolino (Kalex) 18 Laps; 2. Alonso Lopez (Boscoscuro) +11.411, 3. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) +11.802, 13. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) +34.448   Moto2 Championship Standings - After Round 18: 1. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) 251.5pts, 2. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 242pts, 3. Aron Canet (Kalex) 200pts, 6. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 159.5pts, 14. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 79pts,

22 oct. 2022

CALCULATED RIDE FROM SAM SUNDERLAND ON PENULTIMATE STAGE OF THE ANDALUCIA RALLY

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Back to full-throttle rally-racing action today following yesterday’s unfortunate stage cancellation, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland has safely completed the penultimate special of the Andalucia Rally with the 11th fastest time. Now, with just one stage remaining, the Brit is on the cusp of claiming the 2022 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship and Dakar Rally titles in the very same seaso

• British rally star delivers calculated ride on penultimate stage
• Sunderland on the verge of lifting 2022 FIM World Rally-Raid title
• Just one more day of racing remains at the Andalucia Rally

Sam Sunderland:   “It was great to be back out there racing today although with the early morning fog we had we were all a bit worried about another cancellation. But it soon burned off and then it was go time. It was a long day today. I was on my own all day and I did have a couple of scary moments out there, so I slowed things down a little. There’s a lot more to lose than gain here so I settled down and rode with a little more patience. But now we have one day to go and we’re in a really good place to get the championship done.”

As the second rider to enter the penultimate stage after his impressive runner-up finish on stage one in Spain, Sam was on the gas through the early part of today’s 333-kilometer special. But after a couple of close calls, and knowing the enormity of what’s at stake, Sunderland wisely backed off the throttle just a touch to complete the longest timed stage safe and sound and ready for the final day of racing.

All that now lies between Sam and lifting the 2022 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship trophy is one more special stage. At just 100 kilometers, it sounds like it’ll be a sprint to the finish, but with all the changeable terrain and weather Sam’s experienced this week, it’ll be anything but simple.

2022 Andalucia Rally – Stage 3 Provisional Classification
1. Kevin Benavides (KTM) 3:46:32
2. Ross Branch (Hero) 3:46:50
3. Adrien Van Beveren (Honda) 3:48:22
11. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 3:57:20

2022 Andalucia Rally – Provisional Overall Classification [After Stage 3]

1. Adrien Van Beveren (Honda) 8:33:55
2. Kevin Benavides (KTM) 8:36:53
3. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 8:39:01
5. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 8:45:27

20 oct. 2022

SAM SUNDERLAND KICKS OFF ANDALUCIA RALLY WITH A SOLID RUNNER-UP FINISH

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One stage down, three to go! Placing second on the opening stage at the Andalucia Rally, Sam Sunderland was on the gas from the moment he entered the 315-kilometer special. Navigating with precision through the rocky tracks of southern Spain with one eye on the ultimate prize - the 2022 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship trophy - Sunderland delivered a strong result to kick off the final round in the best way possible.

• Sunderland second-fastest through Andalucia Rally stage one
• Series leader delivers solid result on technical opening special
• British racer moves one day closer to world championship glory

Sam Sunderland:  “That’s stage one done and out the way. After winning the prologue yesterday I chose to enter the stage in 13th but unfortunately it was a little dusty out there. I thought after the rain we had recently it was going to be perfect conditions, but I guessed wrong there. After about 30 or 40 kilometers I found a gap and got into a rhythm, and it was pretty good overall. It was an intense stage, in and out of olive trees and the terrain was tricky to read, but yeah, overall, we’re one step close to getting it done.”

After dodging camels in Morocco at the previous round of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship, Sam Sunderland was today dodging olive trees on stage one at the Andalucia Rally. As winner of yesterday’s prologue, Sunderland opted to set off as the 13th rider into the opening special in a bid to follow in the wheel tracks of the leading riders and deliver a winning result.

Expecting pre-event rain to have had more of an impact on track conditions than it actually did, Sam soon found himself riding in dust. But once he’d picked off a few rivals and found some clean air, the Brit was able to put the hammer down and work his way up the leaderboard, delivering a near-perfect performance and posting the second-fastest time.

2022 Andalucia Rally – Stage 1 Provisional Classification
1. Adrien Van Beveren (Honda) 3:39:25
2. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 3:42:39
3. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 3:42:54

2022 Andalucia Rally – Provisional Overall Classification [After Stage 1]
1. Adrien Van Beveren (Honda) 4:45:33
2. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 4:48:07
3. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 4:49:26

20 oct. 2022

Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing present changes ahead of 2023

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Eager to build on a positive term in the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing has taken a step forward and improved the team structure ahead of the new term. Jorge Prado and Simon Langenfelder earned bronze medals in their respective classes this season, whilst Mattia Guadagnini made big steps in the premier division, and have their sights set on achieving so much more in the not-too-distant future.

• Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing excited to get on the gas in 2023.
• Davide De Carli prepared to move into the role of team manager.
• Jorge Prado, Mattia Guadagnini and Simon Langenfelder to return.

The knowledge underneath the Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing awning is only going to grow in the coming months. Claudio De Carli is set to oversee the on-track efforts at GASGAS, as well as KTM, in his new position as the Motocross Race Director. The success that De Carli has experienced in the Grand Prix paddock speaks for itself – he was heavily involved in Antonio Cairoli's career from start to finish. Davide De Carli steps into the position of Team Manager at Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing and, in addition, Peter Tillerkvist's set to become the team's Technical Co-ordinator. Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing will field the same three riders in 2023. Jorge Prado and Mattia Guadagnini (MXGP aboard MC 450F machinery) will be joined by Simon Langenfelder (MC 250F) beneath the team tent when the new season begins. The 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship calendar starts with the Grand Prix of Patagonia-Argentina on March 12. Robert Jonas (Head of Motorsports Offroad):  "Following a successful season in the FIM Motocross World Championship, it is brilliant that we have been able to make additional steps forward beneath the Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing awning. The GASGAS team consists of some of the most brilliant minds in the Grand Prix paddock and the riders will benefit from this for years to come. I want to thank all of the staff involved for getting behind the plan and how we will head into the world championship in the coming years." Claudio De Carli (Motocross Race Director):  "Pit proposed this new role, reconstructing the motocross division in the KTM group. It is a real pleasure to be able to co-ordinate the job of two guys who have been under my guidance for years: My son, Davide, and Tony Cairoli. Davide has helped me in the past two years and I think that he is now ready for this new commitment. The group is ready to restart – we are already working here in Rome. We have a second base in Belgium, which is very important, and we are planning for the new season with great enthusiasm. I really want to thank Pit, Robert and the entire KTM group." Davide De Carli (Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager):  "I am super happy to be able to fill this position. It is an absolute honor! I have been working alongside my father for many years now and think that this is the perfect time to step up. I am motivated for the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship and excited to work with the incredible people that I have by my side. We are a strong team and will bring home good results."

18 oct. 2022

SAM SUNDERLAND EYES 2022 FIM WORLD RALLY-RAID TITLE

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This is it, the final round of the 2022 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship is about to kick off and GASGAS Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland is on the cusp of becoming a rally world champ for the very first time! All that separates the Brit from clinching the title is finishing the Andalucia Rally – a four-day event in the heart of southern Spain – where he needs a minimum of three points to lift the championship trophy.

• Sam Sunderland back to full fitness and ready for Andalucia Rally
• Reigning Dakar Champ sits on a healthy lead heading into the final round
• GASGAS Factory Racing star needs just three points to become world champ!

Sam Sunderland:  “It’s the final round this week and I can’t wait to get started. It’s been a long but really good season so far and I’m excited for the Andalucia Rally. It’s a lot different to all the other rounds with no sand dunes and a lot of slippery trails, so it’ll be a different challenge for sure. At the last round in Morocco I had a very minor injury holding me back after a small crash prior to the race. I hurt my hand but it’s been checked out and it’s all fine and 100% now so I’m ready for a good race here in Spain. We’ve been testing on similar terrain in the build-up to this race and I’m feeling confident. The goal is pretty clear, I just need to score the few points needed to win the world title so I’ll be looking for a smooth race to get the job done without any drama.”

Fighting through a little discomfort last time out at the Rallye du Maroc, Sunderland put in a solid effort to place fifth overall and collect vital championship points in the process. In doing so, the RX 450F racer extended his lead in the series heading into this week’s final round – the Andalucia Rally in Spain. Now back firing on all cylinders, Sunderland is quite rightly confident of securing the three points needed to be crowned 2022 FIM World Rally-Raid Champion!

The Andalucia Rally is in many ways a unique fixture on the 2022 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship calendar. No sand dunes, or camels to dodge, just plenty of rocky tracks to navigate with pinpoint accuracy. And with only four timed specials, it’s the shortest event in terms of duration and distance covered with just over 1,000 kilometers raced against the clock. The Prologue kicks things off on Wednesday October 19 before the serious racing starts the following day with the fourth and final special scheduled for Sunday October 23.

Good luck Sam, you’ve got this!

18 oct. 2022

GASGAS Guevara rules the world in 2022!

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Izan Guevara travelled to the other side of the globe to sit on top of the world when the 18-year-old from Majorca wrapped his – and GASGAS Motorcycles – first FIM Grand Prix world championship in road racing.

• Guevara stamps a sensational second season in Moto3™ with Aussie GP victory and the Moto3 title at Phillip Island
• The teenager grabs his sixth victory from eighteen rounds by just a few tenths of a second after a four-way slugfest for honors
• Guevara still has the chance to raise his season stats of 11 podium ‘walks’ and four Pole Positions in the final two rounds of the MotoGP™ series
• #28 says his hot mid-season streak of 6 trophies on the bounce was the key: “Six races in a row on the podium; that was the time when I thought ‘we can get this’.”

The superb GASGAS Aspar Team painted the 2022 Animoca Brands Australian Grand Prix red with Izan Guevara taking the flag - and the Moto3 crown for the year - and teammate Sergio Garcia grabbing 3rd place and rising to 2nd in the standings. The Spanish crew then toasted their spoils by painting Phillip Island crimson! Both Guevara and Garcia – the rampant ‘G-G’ for GASGAS – have won and led the ’22 Moto3 standings during eighteen rounds and eight months of racing on at least four continents. It was Guevara though, the impressive rookie in 2021, that showed rapier raw speed and then added to his skill set with maturity and consistency this term, who pushed ahead and remained error-free, often delivering big results when the pressure cooker was turned up to ‘11’. As if to prove his excellence, Guevara swept to another checkered flag in a tense tussle with Deniz Öncü, Garcia and Ayumu Sasaki on Australian soil. “Incredible! Winning the world championship here by taking the race; it’s something brutal!” he shouted afterwards. “It’s been an awesome season. It started in a tricky way but we regained ground and made it happened and right now I still can’t believe we did it.” “Someone asked me what I was thinking about when I crossed the finish line and I cannot say!” he smiled. “It was a mental ‘explosion’. I was screaming on the bike. It was a big release and very cool to celebrate with my ‘double’ Nico [Terol, 2023 Team Manager and current coach]. It’s been a lot of work and sacrifice from numerous people to get here.”

16 oct. 2022

GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S ANDREA VERONA SIGNS OFF 2022 SEASON WITH ANOTHER WINNING RIDE IN ENDURO1

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And that’s a wrap on Andrea Verona’s incredible 2022 season! One day on from lifting the coveted overall EnduroGP crown for the very first time, the super-smooth Italian delivered his final winning ride of the series. Delivering a near dominant performance in Enduro1 to top the class, he also placed third overall in EnduroGP.  Bravo, Andrea, let the celebrations begin!

• Verona signs off 2022 with another winning ride in Enduro1
• Season ends with EnduroGP podium result for Andrea
• Double enduro champ on the gas throughout final day of racing

Andrea Verona:  “It’s been an amazing weekend here in Germany and a great way to end the season. Winning the title yesterday was the ultimate goal for myself but also the team this year, and what we achieved hasn’t really sunk in yet. The season ended today with another great day on the bike. Third in EnduroGP and first in Enduro1, so I’m happy to finish with more strong results. With the team we’ll enjoy the moment now, take some rest, and then begin preparing for 2023.”

Even with both titles wrapped up, Verona is a true racer and lined up for day two in Germany intent on capping his incredible season with another victory. And that’s exactly what he did! Chalking up his 13th Enduro1 day win from 14 days of racing this year, the EC 250F rider very nearly delivered a perfect winning season in 2022, such was his dominance in the quarter-liter category.

With his FIM EnduroGP World Championship trophy safely packed away, Andrea was focused on victory in the EnduroGP class. Challenging for the overall win all day, the 23-year-old would ultimately place third to once again highlight his incredible speed and consistency - the two traits that unquestionably helped him secure his maiden EnduroGP title with a day of racing to spare.

And now, the off-season. Certainly deserving of a well-earned rest along with GASGAS Factory Racing after what was a truly historic year, Andrea will now enjoy a little downtime before beginning to prepare for his EnduroGP title defense in 2023.

Results – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 7, Day 1

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:07:18.40
2. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 1:08:29.55
3. Daniel Milner (Fantic) 1:09:25.02

EnduroGP
1. Josep Garcia (KTM) 1:05:59.24
2. Brad Freeman (Beta) 1:06:43.15
3. Steve Holcombe (Beta) 1:06:56.65
5. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:07:18.40

Results – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 7, Day 2

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:04:29.55
2. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 1:05:53.70
3. Daniel Milner (Fantic) 1:06:16.95

EnduroGP
1. Josep Garcia (KTM) 1:03:46.07
2. Brad Freeman (Beta) 1:04:01.88
3. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:04:29.55

Championship Standings – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, (after Round 7)

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 277 points
2. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 222
3. Matteo Cavallo (TM) 186

EnduroGP
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 219 points
2. Josep Garcia (KTM) 195
3. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 180

16 oct. 2022

Izan Guevara is the 2022 Moto3™ World Champion!

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GASGAS on the podium in Moto3 and Moto2 in Australia, and a Moto3 championship title in the bag; does it get any better than this? Izan Guevara wins and secures the riders’ title while Sergio García finishes 3rd. In Moto2 Jake Dixon takes a cool fifth podium of the year.

• Izan Guevara secures the 2022 Moto3™ Riders’ World Championship title two races before the end of the season. The first for GASGAS in MotoGP™!
• Guevara wears the crown in dominant style by winning the 2022 Australian Grand Prix ahead of teammate Sergio García, who finished third.
• GAVIOTA GASGAS ASPAR TEAM World Champions (164 points lead). GASGAS leads Constructor ranking with 41 points (50 max in two races to go)
• In Moto2 Jake Dixon scores a fifth podium of the season in 3rd while teammate Albert Arenas finishes 14th.

He was the 2019 European Talent Cup champion, the 2020 JuniorGP World Champion and now Izan Guevara is the 2022 Moto3 World Champion! Amidst the stunning scenery of southern Australia, and racing on what is considered by many to be one of the finest motorcycle race circuits in the world, Phillip Island, Izan Guevara made his mark on the history books. 6 victories and 11 podiums meant the 18-year-old Majorcan was able to wrap up the 2022 Moto3 title, two races before the end of the year. Over a 23-lap race which saw a white-hot battle between four leading riders - covered by just seven hundredths of a second - Guevara emerged on top and sealed his championship challenge in commanding style. Ultimately Guevara’s rivals, including his own Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Moto3 teammate - Sergio García - had no answer for a blistering final breakaway lap at the end of the race, and a new champion was crowned! In Moto2, Inde GASGAS Aspar Moto2 Team rider Jake Dixon yo-yoed through the standings throughout the Australian Grand Prix weekend. Dixon initially posted fastest on Friday, but then grip issues during Saturday qualifying saw the British rider line up on Sunday in P14. Keeping his head down, Dixon rode a strategic 25 lap race to work his way back up the field to take a decent third place podium. Teammate Albert Arenas progressed throughout the race too. Starting from P19, Arenas posted consistent times, to finish inside the top 14 and pick up two points. With just two Grand Prix remaining of the year - Malaysia and Valencia - GASGAS is poised to secure additional titles in Moto3 - by currently leading the Constructor and Teams standings. Watch this space. #28 - Izan Guevara: “To be world champion is incredible! I don’t know how to say it. It was an incredible race which has been part of an incredible season. It was a really close group at the front here today - I pushed as hard as I could, and in the last lap I thought it was possible to win the race. Huge thanks to my team, my family, and my friends for the support.” #11 - Sergio García: “Overall I’m happy with the result - I raced really, really hard today. I think ultimately the problem was on the straights; I was missing a little bit of speed. But we have to continue working on this and keep pushing for the final Grand Prix of the season.” #96 - Jake Dixon: “ I’d been fast through free practice and then I had a really bad qualifying which dropped me down to P14. I wasn't able to get any more out of the rear tire but I was able to keep up the consistency and do the same lap time every lap. I didn't have the pace of the others in front, but to come through from 14th was as good as we could have hoped for. That one was for Chrissy Rouse - his passing is so sad, and my heart goes out to all his family and friends. I raced with all my heart today - which is what he did every time on the bike.” #75 - Albert Arenas: “Well, we managed to get a few points and physically I felt fine after the crashes I had yesterday. It was a hard weekend and we have a few more days now to recover and get better for Malaysia and to try and end this period of flyaways in a good fashion. Many congrats to Izan for the title after a great season.” Pit Beirer – GASGAS Motorsports Director : “What a finish to an amazing championship for Izan, Jorge and all of his team. It’s been clear for some time that we have another special talent coming through the ranks and Izan showed his champion credentials in the best possible style today. GASGAS’ first world title in the MotoGP classes and we couldn’t be happier.”   Results - 2022 Moto3 World Championship, Round 18: 1. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 23 Laps; 2. Deniz Oncu (KTM) +0.345, 3. Sergio García (GASGAS)  +0.460 Moto3 Championship Standings - After Round 18: 1. Izan Guevara (GASGAS, World Champion) 290pts, 2. Sergio García (GASGAS) 225pts , 3. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 223pts   Results - 2022 Moto2 World Championship, Round 18: 1. Alonso Lopez (Boscoscuro) 25 Laps; 2. Pedro Acosta (Kalex) +3.556, 3. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) +9.583, 14. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) +47.608 Moto2 Championship Standings - After Round 18: 1. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 242pts, 2. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) 238.5pts, 3. Aron Canet (Kalex) 192pts, 7. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 143.5pts, 14. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 76pts

15 oct. 2022

GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S ANDREA VERONA IS 2022 ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPION!

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Simply amazing! Andrea Verona has won the 2022 FIM EnduroGP World Championship title after placing fifth overall on day one at the EnduroGP of Germany. Adding further silverware to his already well-stocked trophy cabinet after claiming his third Enduro1 title back in August this year, Verona’s incredible season-long speed and consistency saw him secure the EnduroGP crown with a day of racing to spare. A deserving two-time world champion in 2022, Andrea Verona just keeps on getting better and better!

• Andrea Verona is the 2022 FIM EnduroGP World Champion!
• GASGAS racer does the double to secure EnduroGP and E1 crowns in 2022
• Italian star and GASGAS Factory Racing claim third world title together

Andrea Verona:   “This feels good! I’m super happy to be EnduroGP World Champion for myself but also the team. My goal was to win but I didn’t expect it to happen this year as I still have some areas of my riding to work on, but I was really consistent, and this is what won me the EnduroGP title. I was only off the podium two times all season including today, and this made all the difference. I have to say a huge thanks to GASGAS Factory Racing, all of the team sponsors, and everyone in Austria as this is a massive team effort. This is the biggest title to win in enduro and I believe I’m the first Italian to do it so, yeah, amazing. I think it may take a little while to sink in, but it’s been an amazing year and one that I won’t ever forget.”

Way back in May, Verona made his 2022 EnduroGP title-winning aspirations crystal clear with a stunning victory on day one in Spain. From there onwards, well, the EC 250F racer simply excelled at every event and in all conditions. Combining his blazing-fast speed with unrivalled consistency, Andrea hit the EnduroGP podium on every single day of racing that followed except one, to build up a comfortable points lead ahead of the final round in Germany.

Arriving at the season finale needing to score just 13 points across the two days of racing, even if his main rival won on both days, the odds were heavily stacked in Andrea’s favor. But leaving nothing to chance, the 23-year-old gave 100% as always to wrap up the 2022 EnduroGP title in style with a rock-solid fifth-place finish on day one.

For Verona and GASGAS Factory Racing, that’s three world titles in just two years together! Two in E1, and now the prestigious EnduroGP crown. And with the super-fast and gracious Italian confirmed to race with GASGAS Factory Racing for at least another two seasons, we can’t wait for 2023 and beyond. But first, the final day of racing in Germany!

Fabio Farioli – GASGAS Factory Racing Enduro Team Manager:   “What can I say? Andrea has won almost everything there is to win in 2022. The Italian championship, E1, EnduroGP, and even the Super Test series. He is so talented on a bike, and he has a smart head on his shoulders. When he knows he can’t win, he doesn’t ride over his head, and he takes the most points possible. He’s so fast in all conditions - stones, rain, mud, hardpack, everything - and he very rarely makes mistakes. For these reasons, he is a complete, all-round champion and I think he has more to give. I think this is just the start of his enduro career and he has a very bright future ahead of him.”

Results – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 7, Day 1

EnduroGP
1. Josep Garcia (KTM) 1:05:59.24
2. Brad Freeman (Beta) 1:06:43.15
3. Steve Holcombe (Beta) 1:06:56.65
5. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:07:18.40

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:07:18.40
2. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 1:08:29.55
3. Daniel Milner (Fantic) 1:09:25.02

Championship Standings – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, (after day 1 at round 7)

EnduroGP
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 204 points - World Champion!
2. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 178
3. Josep Garcia (KTM) 175

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 257 points - World Champion!
2. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 205
3. Matteo Cavallo (TM) 164

14 oct. 2022

GASGAS AND HINSON LOOK AHEAD TO TWO MORE YEARS OF GETTING ON THE GAS!

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Since early 2020 when GASGAS took on the Dakar Rally for the very first time, Hinson Clutch Components have been fitted inside all of our MXGP, enduro, and rally bikes as we know just how tough, reliable, and high performing they are! So when the time came to renew things with the world’s best clutch component manufacturer, it was a pretty easy decision to make, and GASGAS Factory Racing will continue to benefit from using Hinson products throughout 2023 and 2024.

Hinson has been manufacturing high-performance clutch components since 1992, so when we went full throttle into offroad racing at the turn of the decade, there was only one brand to call when it came to sourcing quality clutches for our dirt bikes. Shortly after the ink had dried on that deal, we won our first round of MXGP, and soon after that we won an AMA Supercross main event!

Fast forward a little and by far the biggest accomplishment that GASGAS and Hinson have achieved together is winning the 2022 Dakar Rally! The grueling event, won by Sam Sunderland and his Hinson equipped RC 450F, required high performance and next-level reliability in order to succeed. And without a doubt, Sam’s win proved just how capable GASGAS Factory Racing machines fitted with Hinson products truly are.

Robert Jonas, Head of Motorsports Offroad:  “Over the last three years, GASGAS and Hinson have won world championships in enduro and of course, Sam Sunderland won the Dakar which is clearly the highlight of the partnership so far. There has also been MXGP, and AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross wins too, so to continue the relationship with Hinson was a really easy decision to make. Hinson is one of the key technical partners that GASGAS Factory Racing has and on behalf of the team, I know everyone involved in the racing program is excited for the next two years alongside Hinson.”

Ron Hinson, Hinson Clutch Components Director of Sales & Marketing:  “Since we partnered with GASGAS at the start of 2020 it’s been a really rewarding relationship. With the success they have achieved in a such a short time, and across multiple disciplines, it shows just how good their bikes are and the performance of our products. We’re only a few years into this technical partnership and I can’t wait to see what we can achieve together in the seasons ahead.”

12 oct. 2022

GASGAS FACTORY RACING RE-SIGN ANDREA VERONA!

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GASGAS is proud to announce the signing of a two-year contract extension with 2022 Enduro1 World Champion Andrea Verona. The super-fast Italian will continue to race for GASGAS Factory Racing in the FIM EnduroGP World Championship through to at least the close of the 2024 season!

• Andrea Verona signs two-year contract extension
• Two-time E1 champ to remain with GASGAS Factory Racing through 2024
• Italian star to fight for EnduroGP crown this coming weekend!

From joining GASGAS Factory Racing at the beginning of the 2021 season, Verona has dominated the Enduro1 category on his GASGAS EC 250F. Not only that, but the 23-year-old has also won back-to-back E1-class victories at the prestigious International Six Day Enduro – an incredible feat when up against the world’s best.

Success hasn’t just been confined to the E1 category, however. Claiming five podiums over the course of the 2021 season, Verona ultimately placed third overall in the hotly contested EnduroGP class. Now, in 2022, the ever-smiling Italian has delivered an incredible season of consistent rides, claiming his first overall EnduroGP day win as well as a seriously impressive run of top-three overall results, missing the podium just once in 12 days of racing.

Heading into the seventh and final round of the 2022 season in Zschopau, Germany this weekend, Andrea leads the EnduroGP standings by a substantial 28 points over his closest rival. Aiming to give his all as always, Verona has his sights set firmly on putting in another super strong ride and doing all he can to secure the 2022 EnduroGP crown.

Andrea Verona:  “I’m really happy to continue racing with GASGAS Factory Racing for another two years. The past two years have been amazing, not only in terms of the results but also how the whole team works together. I think it’s been really good for me, and really good for GASGAS also. I feel really good with the bike and really good with all the members of the team – I think it’s the most complete team in the paddock in terms of bike and the overall set-up. Already I’m looking forward to the winter as we will again work really hard as a team, testing the bike and preparing for what I hope will be another great season in 2023. But first we have this weekend and the last round of the championship. I’m leading the EnduroGP standings by 28 points, which is great, but as we know anything can happen, and for me it’s important to stay focused on my racing. I know in myself if I ease off at all I am more likely to make mistakes, so this weekend I’m planning to give it everything and hopefully we can finish the season in a good way.”

Robert Jonas – Head of Motorsports Offroad:   “Enduro is hugely important to GASGAS and so to re-sign Andrea for two more years is a massive boost to the team, strengthening the brand’s commitment to the FIM EnduroGP World Championship. Andrea has shown incredible speed and consistency throughout the 2022 season, proving to be almost unbeatable in the Enduro1 class and is now on the brink of claiming his first EnduroGP title. Whatever happens this weekend, we’re proud and excited to have Andrea with us for the next two years.”

Fabio Farioli – GASGAS Factory Racing Enduro Team Manager:   “It’s great to have Andrea confirmed with the team for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. This year has been really exciting, both for him and GASGAS Factory Racing. By claiming the Enduro1 title early, then going on to take the E1 win at the ISDE, Andrea has already shown his class this season. Now, with one weekend of racing left to go, we as a team will support Andrea the very best we can in order for him to finish the season on a high and hopefully with another world title to his name. After that, we are already making plans for next year and will soon start testing as we work together to hopefully achieve even more success.”

7 oct. 2022

GASGAS ANNOUNCES SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR THE 2023 SSDT

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It’s safe to say that GASGAS had an absolute blast at the 2022 Scottish Six Days Trial! So much so that we’ve already finalized our plans and support packages for any rider competing on a GASGAS in 2023 – even if registration for the iconic event hasn’t opened yet! We’re just that excited to be returning to Scotland and doing our bit to make the SSDT even more memorable for all GASGAS-mounted riders. We can’t guarantee good weather, but we can guarantee a comprehensive spare parts service, expert advice, some exclusive GASGAS merch, and so much more for anyone lining up on one of our awesome trial bikes. We’d love to see you there!

• GASGAS returns with exclusive rider support service at SSDT 2023
• Spares, expert advice, GASGAS merch, and so much more up for grabs
• Experience the Scottish Six Days Trial like never before with GASGAS

The SSDT. The biggest, most iconic, and toughest trial event on planet earth. We know first-hand that it’s as tough as it gets with gnarly terrain and the infamous Scottish weather, which always adds an extra layer or two of difficulty. And it’s for these reasons that we’ll be on hand to do our very best in making your SSDT experience the best it can be.

Once again, we’ll be on-site in Fort William offering technical support and spares, as well as access to our exclusive hospitality unit, to ensure that every GASGAS rider, and their trials bike, remains in prime working order throughout the grueling six-day event. We want every GASGAS rider to cross the finish line and we’ll be doing everything we can to help you make that happen!

In addition to the technical support and spares, each GASGAS rider will receive a goodie bag packed with essentials to master the SDDT. And once the final day is complete, we’re hosting a celebration where you’ll be able reflect on what’s set to be an epic SSDT. Who knows, you might be the top GASGAS finisher…

The best part about the whole thing is that all you need is a GASGAS trial bike and an entry for the SSDT. Registration opens on the 17th of October and we’ll be checking through the list of registered riders early next year so if we see your name on the list with GASGAS next to it, we’ll be in touch!

See you in Scotland!

6 oct. 2022

FIGHTING FIFTH OVERALL FOR SAM SUNDERLAND AT 2022 RALLYE DU MAROC

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And that’s a wrap on Rallye du Maroc 2022! For GASGAS Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland, it wasn’t quite the result the current FIM World Rally-Raid Championship leader was looking for, but fifth overall in what was a seriously competitive line-up was a strong finish nevertheless. More importantly, Sam extended his championship lead to 22 points with just one round to go - the Andalucia Rally later this month.

• Fighting fifth overall for Sam Sunderland at Rallye du Maroc 2022
• World Championship leader extends lead with just one round to go
• Andalucia Rally up next for Sam and GASGAS Factory Racing

Sam Sunderland:   “That’s the Rallye du Maroc done for another year. It’s been a tough one and I haven’t been at my best this week. But day by day I improved and with some small changes to the bike things got better as the race went on. All week there were some tricky navigation points and today was no exception. Seven kilometers in and quite a few of us couldn’t validate it and then we were all just riding in dust which made us all slow our pace. It was frustrating but all in all, I’m happy and I didn’t try to force the issue or take any risks. Fifth is good for the championship and now it’s on to Andalucia in a couple of weeks.”

The downside to Sam’s impressive runner-up finish on yesterday’s special was that he was the second rider into today’s fifth and final stage. After making a quick start, a troublesome waypoint early on allowed many of his chasing competitors to catch him up. With a group of riders formed, Sam kept his cool despite the frustration of riding through dust for the remainder of the day.

Knowing that any chance of lifting the 2022 FIM Rally-Raid World Championship in Morocco had gone, Sunderland maintained a solid pace to safely bring himself and his trusty RX 450F home to secure fifth overall and in doing so, further extend his lead at the top of the standings to 22 points. And now, with just one round to go, all Sam needs is a 13th place finish or better at the Andalucia Rally to be crowned world champion. Bring it on!

2022 Rallye du Maroc – Stage 5 Provisional Classification
1. Adrian Van Beveren (Honda) 1:37:30
2. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 1:37:36
3. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 1:37:47
11. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 1:46:49

2022 Rallye du Maroc – Provisional Overall Classification [After Stage 5]
1. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 16:30:29
2. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 16:37:42
3. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 16:41:17
5. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 16:45:20

2022 FIM Rally-Raid World Championship Standings [After Round 3]
1. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 74 points
2. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 52 pts
3. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 50 pts

5 oct. 2022

SUNDERLAND ON THE GAS TO PLACE SECOND ON PENULTIMATE STAGE OF RALLYE DU MAROC

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Oh yeah, that is how it’s done! Needing to deliver a strong result with the pressure well and truly on, Sam Sunderland has clocked the second-fastest time on stage four at Rallye du Maroc to move up to third in the provisional standings with just one timed special to go. Now that’s what we call a productive day in the desert!

• Sunderland back to his best on penultimate stage at Rallye du Maroc
• GASGAS Factory Racing rally star masters the technical timed special
• Just one more day of racing to go in Morocco for Sam and his RX 450F

Sam Sunderland:   “Today was the longest stage and it definitely felt like it! It was fast out there with a lot of difficult terrain, but after making a few small adjustments to the suspension on my bike, it really made a difference and I felt much more comfortable. I was able to attack a little more and that really helped. Things in rally can change quickly so it’s important to take things day by day as my good friend Toby crashed out today, but fortunately he’ll be ok. My focus is now on tomorrow and the final stage and I’m excited for it.”

It’s been a bit of a wild ride so far at the Rallye du Maroc but on the penultimate stage, Sam was definitely back to his best. After making a steady start on what was the longest stage of the rally - a whopping 346-kilometer timed special from Laayoune to Tan-Tan – Sunderland massively upped his pace once he’d passed the first checkpoint.

Continuing to take serious chunks of time out of the leaders throughout the penultimate stage on his way to posting the second-fastest time, Sam’s impressive result sees the Brit leap up to third in the overall leaderboard. And with just one more timed special separating him from the event’s finish line in Agadir, the race to the finish is set to be epic!

2022 Rallye du Maroc – Stage 4 Provisional Classification
1. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 3:21:35
2. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 3:25:51
3. Kevin Benavides (KTM) 3:27:46

2022 Rallye du Maroc – Provisional Overall Classification [After Stage 4]
1. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 14:51:42
2. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 14:52:53
3. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 14:58:31

5 oct. 2022

Moto3™/Moto2™ line-up cemented as GASGAS look to light up 2023

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Watch the red spread! GASGAS will push for major honors in all three world championship classes in MotoGP ™ 2023 with a mouth-watering blend of exuberance and experience. GASGAS will hope to thrust some special red into podium ceremonies of the Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP categories next year. In addition to the GASGAS Factory Racing roster of Pol Espargaro and Augusto Fernandez in MotoGP, the championship winning team of GASGAS Aspar Team will field Izan Guevara and Jake Dixon in Moto2 and Ryusei Yamanaka and David Alonso in Moto3 with the whole squad to be managed by former world champion Nico Terol.

• All-new line-up in Moto3 with the RC 250 GP bikes sees Japanese star Ryusei Yamanaka joining Columbian youngster David Alonso
• Izan Guevara continues his GASGAS story as the current Moto3 championship leader pushes into the intermediate division in 2023. Consistent podium contender Jake Dixon stays for a second season
• GASGAS is the latest brand to have a strong athlete talent ‘path’ through all three stages of MotoGP

The cast list is set for GASGAS full blooded premiere in 2023 MotoGP. Thanks to the strong association with the GASGAS Aspar Team the brand can count on fierce potential through the ranks and from teenage promise in Moto3 to ongoing growth in Moto2. The fresh GASGAS presence in MotoGP - due to the link with the Tech3 setup - ensures Pol Espargaro and Augusto Fernandez will be the envy of the racers following in their exhaust plume. Moto3 David Alonso – The 2021 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion and understudy for the GASGAS Aspar Team earns his Moto3 spurs for 2023. The 16-year-old has been fighting in JuniorGP this year – claiming one victory to stand 6th overall – and has received the stamp for the highest level. Ryusei Yamanaka – Still just 20-years-old, Ryusei has notched three seasons of Moto3 education after making his way through ‘Road to MotoGP’ talent filters like the Asia Talent Cup and the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. He has lodged nine top ten finishes in 2022 and came close to podium reckoning in Mugello, Italy this summer. Moto2 Jake Dixon – One of the few British riders in the world championship, Jake Dixon has an established relationship with GASGAS Aspar Team and has delivered on his potential by walking the rostrum four times in 2022 and sealing two Pole Positions. 2023 will be the 26-year-old’s fifth season in Moto2. Izan Guevara – An authentic rising star who stands on the threshold of Moto3 world championship success in just his second term in Grand Prix racing. Regardless of how 2022 eventually plays out, the 18-year-old Majorcan has progressed enormously and entertained vigorously. He’ll be an exciting debutant in 2023 Moto2. As 2022 winds down GASGAS Aspar Team are still chasing the Moto3 world title with Guevara leading by 49 points (prior to the Animoca Brands Australian Grand Prix) and Sergio Garcia also 3rd in the standings (both riders have won rounds this campaign). Jake Dixon and Albert Arenas have been pushing for podium trophies in Moto2 and have lodged four so far. Jorge ‘Aspar’ Martinez, Team Principal : “It’s been some years now that we have been working with young riders from the first levels and taking up to a position where they can be world championship contenders. Together with GASGAS that will be our objective again in 2023. We go another year in Moto3 where we count on the experience of Ryusei together with the youth of David, who we have been nurturing for five years and have enjoyed success in the European Talent Cup and the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. In Moto2 we confide in Jake again after a decent season in which he has appeared on the podium several times, and then the special talent of Izan – one of the jewels in our crown – who will make the change after such a strong year pushing for the Moto3 title. All four are strong riders, fast, and we know them well so we hope we can keep the GASGAS name on top of the podium in ’23.”

4 oct. 2022

STRONG FOURTH-PLACE FINISH FOR SAM SUNDERLAND ON DAY THREE IN MOROCCO

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Onwards and upwards! Stage three of the 2022 Rallye du Maroc saw Sam Sunderland back at the sharp end of the results as the Brit mastered the gnarly terrain to clock the fourth-fastest time. After what was by far his best performance this week, Sam’s now knocking on the door of the top five in the provisional standings with a spot on the overall podium well up for grabs. It’s go time!

• Sam posts his best stage result so far at 2022 Rallye du Maroc
• Dakar champ narrowly misses out on a top-three stage finish
• Technical terrain and tricky navigation no match for Sunderland

Sam Sunderland:  “Another long and tough day. The wind we had today was pretty epic which blew sand across a lot of the tracks to make navigation even more tricky, but it’s the same for everyone, I guess. For the most part I was riding by myself for pretty much the whole stage, and I felt good on the bike, the best I have since the race started, I would say. Today was a big improvement so I’m aiming to carry on like this and keep on moving up the leaderboard.”

Day after day, the Rallye du Maroc is providing tough test after tough test. Needing a strong result on stage three, which was made all the more treacherous thanks to some serious cross winds, Sam simply delivered, with his hard effort seeing him race across the finish line just 25 seconds behind the third-placed rider in fourth.

Now, with two stages to go and little to separate the riders ahead of him, the Brit remains in close contention for a place on the overall podium. But it won’t be easy as tomorrow, Sam will be the fourth competitor to enter the special and take on the longest stage of the event as one of the leading riders. But if anyone can lead out, navigate with precision, and deliver a strong result under pressure, it’s GASGAS Factory Racing’s very own, Sam Sunderland.

2022 Rallye du Maroc – Stage 3 Provisional Classification
1. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 3:09:42
2. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 3:10:07
3. Ross Branch (Hero) 3:12:20
4. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 3:12:45

2022 Rallye du Maroc – Provisional Overall Classification [After Stage 3]
1. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 11:22:51
2. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 11:26:08
3. Toby Price (KTM) 11:27:36
6. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 11:32:40

3 oct. 2022

SAM SUNDERLAND CLAIMS A FIGHTING SEVENTH ON STAGE TWO AT RALLYE DU MAROC

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Doing exactly what’s needed to remain in contention for victory at Rallye du Maroc, Sam Sunderland has placed seventh on stage two despite losing a little time locating a troublesome WPC. Keeping his cool after successfully validating the waypoint, Sam upped his pace to make up for lost time, eventually bringing his RX 450F home in a strong position. Now seventh overall in the provisional standings, the times at the top remain close with three stages remaining.

• Sunderland posts the seventh fastest time on stage two
• Rallye du Maroc serving up technical terrain and tricky navigation
• Sam now lies seventh in the overall provisional classification

Sam Sunderland :  “Today was another tough one with the terrain and also the navigation. Early on in the stage I took a little bit too long to get going but at refueling I had a bit of a reset and then I felt strong to the finish. One WPC was really difficult to find in the off-piste, which was a little frustrating, but it’s the same for everyone and tomorrow’s another day.”

Stage two at Rallye du Maroc proved to be a frustrating one for our rally ace. But knowing just how vital staying calm and remaining focused can be, once Sam had validated a troublesome checkpoint it was full gas the finish.

And it was Sunderland’s high pace that secured the seventh-fastest time on stage two to reduce his deficit to the rally leader, despite slipping to seventh in the provisional standings. Now sitting just over seven minutes adrift of the lead with three stages remaining, not to mention having a favorable starting position for tomorrow’s stage three, Sam is just getting warmed up!

2022 Rallye du Maroc – Stage 2 Provisional Classification
1. Adrian Van Beveren (Honda) 3:18:44
2. Kevin Benavides (KTM) 3:21:38
3. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 3:21:45
7. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 3:24:50

2022 Rallye du Maroc – Provisional Overall Classification [After Stage 2]
1. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 8:12:44
2. Toby Price (KTM) 8:14:24
3. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 8:16:26
7. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 8:19:55

2 oct. 2022

POSITIVE START FOR SAM SUNDERLAND AT RALLYE DU MAROC

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GASGAS Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland has got his 2022 Rallye du Maroc off to a strong start by completing the technical opening stage with the fifth-fastest time. With high speeds, mixed terrain, and plenty of navigation on the menu throughout stage one in Morocco, it was a seriously tough test, but for the reigning Dakar champ, it proved to be a productive day in the office.

• Sunderland fifth-fastest through stage one at Rallye du Maroc
• Reigning Dakar champ safely completes challenging opening special
• One stage down and four to go in Morocco for Sam and his RX 450F

Sam Sunderland:   “That’s stage one in the books! It was a good but challenging day for me. Lots of navigation, mixed terrain, and even a 30-kilometer section on a beach, which was pretty fast! Towards the end it was a bit of a struggle. I hurt my wrist in a small crash last week and near the end it was a bit sore, so I had to back off my pace a little. But overall, I’m happy and fifth is a good start to the race, I’m looking forward to tomorrow.”

It's been a while since a full line-up of the best rally racers in the world were in action, and stage one at the Rallye du Maroc served as a reminder to just how technical, and physical, rally racing really is. As the 16th rider to enter the 316-kilometer special, Sam was on the pace from the start and quickly began working his way up the overall leaderboard.

Enjoying the mixed terrain in the early going, as well as a wide open 30-kilometer sprint down a beach, the reigning Dakar champ showed stage-winning pace. After holding down third place for much of the special, the Brit was frustratingly forced to slow his pace a little due to a little discomfort following a crash during testing prior to the event. Sam nevertheless held strong for a solid fifth-place finish.

With today’s over three-hour long stage complete, Sam will now focus on Monday’s stage two. A winding 315-kilometer special from Tan-Tan to Laâyoune, the terrain is expected to mirror the conditions found stage one. Another tough day at the office is guaranteed.

2022 Rallye du Maroc – Stage 1 Provisional Classification
1. Ross Branch (Hero) 3:06:56
2. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 3:08:31
3. Toby Price (KTM) 3:09:03
5. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 3:10:09

2022 Rallye du Maroc – Provisional Overall Classification [After Stage 1]
1. Ross Branch (Hero) 4:46:24
2. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 4:48:29
3. Toby Price (KTM) 4:49:35
5. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 4:55:05

2 oct. 2022

Torrential Thai weather and fast racing for GASGAS in Buriram

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A dramatic weather-dominated OR Thailand Grand Prix saw GASGAS race to fourth in Moto2™ with Jake Dixon and fifth in Moto3™ with Izan Guevara. With three races to go, the Thailand Grand Prix at the Chang International Circuit brought high drama including storms, a top four finish for the Inde GASGAS Aspar Moto2 Team, and a key top five result in Moto3 for team Gaviota GASGAS Aspar.

• Izan Guevara lays on a champions ride into 5th from P11, despite a difficult weekend while Sergio García suffers a DNF after being taken out on lap one.
• Jake Dixon made the most of a storm affected and shortened Moto2 race to finish 4th, while Albert Arenas takes 14th.
• With three races remaining in 2022, GASGAS are poised for championship success in Moto3 by topping the Rider, Constructor and Teams standings.

The relentless schedule of races continues to double down with GASGAS battling through their third Grand Prix in a row. What’s more, the ultra-fast and flowing Chang International Circuit in Thailand welcomed its first Grand Prix in three years. From wet to dry and back again, the Thailand Grand Prix was arguably dominated by the weather; which is typical of the hot and humid conditions experienced in Thailand during early October. The Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Moto3 Team and their rivals managed to just sneak a race before the looming clouds soaked the 4.6km, 12 turn venue. From what could have been a disastrous weekend, Izan Guevara managed to convert a P11 start into a top-five finish after an arduous practice and qualification period on Friday and Saturday. Working the 22 lap race to the maximum, Guevara fought hard to close down a sizable gap to the leading group and engage in a four-way battle for fourth with Stefano Nepa, David Muñoz and Andrea Migno. On the final lap Guevara survived a few major scares unscathed to cross the line in 5th, and bag 11 points in the process. The result means he also takes a 45-point advantage over nearest championship rival Dennis Foggia, who leap-frogged Sergio García in the standings after taking the Moto3 win in Thailand. García in particular endured a weekend to forget in Thailand, with a P20 grid start turning into a nightmare result. On the opening lap rival Adrian Fernandez high sided through turn 12 and side-swiped García into the gravel. Despite restarting and circulating for a handful more laps, García eventually retired on lap 8. Shortly after the Moto3 podiums concluded and the Moto2 crews - including The Inde GASGAS Aspar Moto2 Team - were lining up on the grid, spots of rain started to appear on everyone’s visors. Unfortunately what started as light precipitation, turned into a monsoon-style soaking and resulted in a fragmented Moto2 race. Red flagged after eight laps due to the weather conditions, Jake Dixon - who recently renewed his contract to ride for GASGAS in 2023 - secured 4th place from his P7 grid slot. Meanwhile Albert Arenas, who incidentally won the Moto3 race last time he was in Thailand in 2019, finished 14th from his P15 grid slot and having ploughed through the pack in the rain after a late tire change and launching from pitlane. Next up, Phillip Island beckons, with the Australian Grand Prix on October 16. #11 - Sergio García: “I don’t know what to say. I tried to do my race and come back step-by-step but it barely lasted a lap when someone crashed into me and that was it. I know things like this can happen but it is still hard to accept. I went back out to see if there was anything to salvage but it was just to ride around in the end so not worth it. Forget this one and think to the next one.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “Time to think of the championship. It was a really hard race and demanding on both the front and rear tires as well as physically for me. I started well and felt good but I couldn’t run with the group ahead and then had to focus on 5th. We now have our first chance in Australia and we’ll see how we do." #75 - Albert Arenas: “An unexpected race. When we were on the grid and ready with slicks the rain started. Then the race was declared wet it meant we quickly had to change bikes and tires and we had to start last. I did well at the beginning and gained twenty places to be near the top ten but it was hard to see on track and was pretty crazy. Red flag and in the end we could not restart. A new experience, and good to learn how to handle the stress of last minute changes. I really wanted to restart to see where we could finish but, anyway, now a week off and a chance to recharge before we go to Australia.” #96 - Jake Dixon: “Crazy race. It was just a matter of survival and I rode well within myself because I wanted to finish. I was close to Canet when the red flag came out so it could have potentially been another podium or maybe more, who knows. The heavier the rain was the less risk I wanted to take. When the bike is aquaplaning along the straight at 150mph it doesn’t matter how much talent you have. Anyway, another solid result and we’ll enjoy the week-off before Phillip Island.”   Results - 2022 Moto3 World Championship, Round 17: 1. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 22 Laps; 2. Ayumu Sasaki (Husqvarna) +1.524, 3. Riccardo Rossi (Honda) +2.804, 5. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) +9.527, DNF. Sergio García (GASGAS) +8 Laps   Moto3 Championship Standings - After Round 17: 1. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 265pts, 2. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 216pts, 3. Sergio García (GASGAS) 209pts   Results - 2022 Moto2 World Championship, Round 17: 1. Tony Arbolino (Kalex) 8 Laps; 2. Filip Salac (Kalex) +0.251, 3. Aron Canet (Kalex) +3.112, 4. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) +3.268, 14. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) +1 Lap   Moto2 Championship Standings - After Round 17: 1. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) 238.5pts, 2. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 237pts, 3. Aron Canet (Kalex) 185pts, 8. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 127.5pts, 13. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 74pts  

30 set. 2022

SAM SUNDERLAND FIRED UP AS RALLY RACING RETURNS WITH RALLYE DU MAROC

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Over 200 days since Sam Sunderland raced to victory at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge – round two of the 2022 FIM Rally-Raid World Championship – the series finally fires back into life this weekend at the Rallye du Maroc. Eager to get back to business after a lengthy break in the calendar, the GASGAS Factory Racing star is excited to be back racing in Morocco after a summer spent fine-tuning his RX 450F. It’s time to go racing!

• Sam Sunderland returns to competitive action at the Rallye du Maroc
• Dakar Champ leads the world championship heading into round three
• Daniel Sanders continues to focus on returning to full fitness after injury

Sam Sunderland:  “It’s really exciting to be back racing after a pretty long gap in the calendar. But we’re here, and I can’t wait to get started on Saturday. We’ve done a lot of testing over the summer, including here in Morocco, so I’m looking forward to seeing how the changes we made work in a racing environment. Recently it’s been a case of getting used to the high speeds again but that’s gone well, and everything has fallen into place at just the right time. I’m feeling good and it’s great to be back racing again.”

With a couple of cancellations and postponements during the 2022 rally racing season, Sam Sunderland has made full use of the downtime to further develop his Dakar Rally winning RX 450F. Focused on putting those refinements to the test while keeping one eye on potentially wrapping up the 2022 FIM Rally-Raid World Championship with a round to spare, the Brit is fighting fit and ready for action in Morocco.

Rallye du Maroc kicks off with a short prologue on Saturday, October 1 ahead of the first full length stage on Sunday. In total, the five-day event covers 2,316 kilometers, with 1,575 of those raced against the clock. The fifth and final stage takes place on Thursday, October 6 and once riders have charged across the finish line in Agadir, they’ll have successfully completed round three of the 2022 FIM Rally-Raid World Championship.

Unfortunately, Sam’s teammate, Aussie Daniel Sanders, will be absent from racing in Morocco as he continues to return to full fitness after picking up an early-season injury.

28 set. 2022

GASGAS SECURES TRIAL DES NATIONS PODIUM WITH LUCA PETRELLA

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Bringing the 2022 outdoor trial season to a close at the iconic Monza road racing circuit in northern Italy, GASGAS rider Luca Petrella has secured a spot on the podium with team Italy having finished a strong second, sandwiched between winners Spain and Great Britain in third. Competing as the only GASGAS Factory Racing team member in the event, Benoit Bincaz led team France to a fourth-place result.

• Luca Petrella puts GASGAS on the podium as team Italy claim second at 2022 TdN
• GASGAS Factory Racing’s Benoit Bincaz secures fourth with team France
• Monza event wraps up 2022 outdoor trial season

Held inside the iconic Italian road race circuit, the 2022 Trial des Nations served up a host of man-made sections, with home fans out in force to support Petrella and the Italian national squad. Fired-up for a podium result from the start of the day, Italy and Petrella made a strong start to lap one, only falling behind eventual winners Spain from section five onwards.

Completing lap one with the second lowest score, Italy held their nerve to put in an impressive team performance on lap two. Dropping just eight marks, compared to Spain’s one mark and Great Britain’s 19, they secured second to give GASGAS mounted Petrella a well-deserved home podium result.

Riding together with Hugo Dufrese and Gael Chatagno, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Benoit Bincaz competed his international outdoor season with a fourth-place result as France ended the day 18 marks behind Great Britain.

Thanks to the combined efforts of GASGAS riders Erika Melchoir and Huldenborg Barkved, Norway placed fourth in the Women’s Trial des Nations while Maddie Hoover helped the USA finish seventh. Leonor Moreira and Olivia Brunsvig played their part in Portugal and Denmark finishing eighth and ninth respectively.

In the International Trophy, GASGAS riders took two places on the podium with Martin Matejicek helping the Czech Republic secure a winning result while Marco Mempor and Fabio Schollar helped team Austria to a place on the podium in third after a close-fought battle with Sweden.

Benoit Bincaz:   “It’s been a fun time here at the Trial of Nations. Unfortunately, despite fighting for a place on the podium, France ended up fourth, which is a little disappointing, but we all gave our best and it’s still a result to be proud of. Being in Monza was pretty special, a great place to end the outdoor season. Now it’s time to keep training and prepare for the final X-Trial event in October.”

Albert Cabestany – GASGAS Factory Racing Trial team manager:   “It’s been great to welcome riders from all around the world to the Trial des Nations here in Italy. For GASGAS, and for many others, the event is the last major outdoor international competition of the season, so there is a special atmosphere. It’s great to see these riders that don’t get the chance to compete with the TrialGP regulars being a part of the event, enjoying themselves, and doing their best. For us, it was a pleasure to help and work with many of these riders, and also to see GASGAS on the Men’s podium with Luca Petrella.”

Results – 2022 Trial des Nations

Men’s Trial des Nations

1. Spain 9 marks lost
Toni Bou (Montesa), Jaime Busto (Vertigo), Adam Raga (TRRS)

2. Italy 31
Matteo Grattarola (Beta),  Luca Petrella (GASGAS),  Lorenzo Gandola (Beta)

3. Great Britain 52
Jack Peace (Sherco), Billy Green (Scorpa), Toby Martin (TRRS)

4. France 70
Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS),  Hugo Dufrese (Vertigo), Gael Chatagno (Electric Motion)

Women’s Trial des Nations

1. Spain 6 marks lost
Berta Abellan (Scorpa), Sandra Gomez (TRRS), Alba Villegas (Sherco)

2. Great Britain 6
Emma Bristow (Sherco), Alicia Robinson (Beta), Kaytlyn Adshead (TRRS)

3. Italy 24
Andrea Rabino (Beta), Martina Gallieni (TRRS), Sara Trentini (Vertigo)

4. Norway 35
Erika Melchior (GASGAS), Huldenborg Barkved (GASGAS),  Ingveig Hakonsen (TRRS)

7. USA 76
Maddie Hoover (GASGAS),  Kylee Swweten (TRRS), Courtney Allison (Sherco)

8. Portugal 171
Leonor Moreira (GASGAS),  Rita Viera (TRRS)

9. Denmark 177
Olivia Brunsvig (GASGAS),  Regitze Jensen (Vertigo)

International Trophy

1. Czech Republic 7
Martin Kroustek (TRRS),  Martin Matejicek (GASGAS),  David Fabian (Beta)

2. Germany 10
Franz Kadlec (TRRS), Joschka Kraft (TRRS), Paul Reumschussel (TRRS)

3. Austria 17
Marco Mempor (GASGAS), Fabio Schollar (GASGAS),  Philippe Wimmer (TRRS)  

27 set. 2022

Impressive rides from GASGAS Factory Racing riders at MXoN

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The Motocross of Nations never disappoints and the seventy-fifth edition, which was held at RedBud earlier today, was certainly no different! Even regular rain showers couldn't silence the crowd, who hung over the fences from the start of the weekend to the very end. The Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing team had all of their stars in action; Jorge Prado (Spain), Mattia Guadagnini (Italy) and Simon Langenfelder (Germany) impressed at different points. 

• Jorge Prado leads Spain to sixth overall.
• Mattia Guadagnini impresses in moto two.
• Simon Langenfelder pushes hard at MXoN.

Returning to the RedBud circuit where he has had success in the past, Prado was immediately comfortable on his MC 450F and set the fastest time in his practice session. Prado's first moto in Spanish colors was very consistent – he started in sixth and finished in the same position on a track that'd been hammered by rain. Again battling at the front of the pack in the final moto, he hit the checkered flag in seventh and got fourth in the MXGP overall classification. Prado led Team Spain to their best result in fifteen years, sixth, too! Jorge Prado:   "I had a solid day at RedBud! It is always great to race here with such amazing fans. I took sixth with Team Spain and I am happy with that, as we are a very young team and I know that we will improve. I will keep dreaming of a podium with my country. Thanks to everyone for the support!" Mattia Guadagnini was a fan favourite as soon as he touched down in the USA and the way that he rode in his first moto only helped that! Using all of the power in his MC 450F, he ripped into the early lead and was at the front for almost half of the race. Guadagnini eventually took third, which ended up being Italy's greatest result. Unfortunately, crashes hindered him in the third moto and he could only salvage a nineteenth. 3-19 scores left him in sixth in the Open overall classification, but he was certainly capable of so much more. Italy took fourth in the overall classification. Like Guadagnini, Simon Langenfelder was racing at the Motocross of Nations for just the second time in his young career. Langenfelder was charging early in moto one when he made a mistake, but he was not to be deterred and went from twenty-eighth to seventeenth. There was a lot more work to be done in the second moto; Langenfelder fell in turn one and had plenty of ground to make up in the rain. Amazingly, he got on the gas and charged all of the way to eleventh at the checkered flag! Not only did that leave him fifth in the MX2 overall classification, but it was also Team Germany's best result. Germany finished eighth. Mattia Guadagnini:  "The first race was unbelievable. I took the holeshot and led for half of the race before finishing third. I was so, so happy. I made a really big mistake in the final moto and crashed on the start. I crashed another time too, so it was not the best race. I was not riding that good either. I am really happy about my first race though." Simon Langenfelder:  "It was an okay weekend. I had some bad luck with my starts, so I had to fight a lot to get to the front. It was not easy! I had a good second race, for sure, as I took eleventh after getting caught up in a crash at the start. I came from quite far back. I am happy with my weekend! It was just cool to race here on my MC 250F."
Results – 2022 Motocross of Nations Moto One (MXGP and MX2)
1. Eli Tomac (Yamaha)
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
6. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)
17. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) Moto Two (MX2 and Open)
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda)
2. Chase Sexton (Honda)
3. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS)
11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) Moto Three (MXGP and Open)
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
2. Jett Lawrence (Honda)
3. Chase Sexton (Honda)
7. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)
19. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) Nations Classification
1. Team USA 16pts
2. Team France 23pts
3. Team Australia 26pts
4. Team Italy 49pts
8. Team Germany 71pts 

25 set. 2022

Motegi glory for GASGAS as sensational Guevara wins Moto3™ & Dixon battles to fourth in Moto2™

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Fearless Izan Guevara bounces back from a warm-up crash to win Moto3™ while Jake Dixon races to a gritty 4th place finish in Moto2™

• Izan Guevara takes win no.5 of the season in a masterclass performance at Motegi to extend his Moto3 championship lead while Sergio García pushes hard and finishes 4th.
• Jake Dixon lays on a confident performance to rank in the Moto2 top four just 0.4 seconds off the podium while Albert Arenas recovers to 8th
• Grand Prix racing in the Far East continues thick and fast after Motegi with round 17 of 20 - the Thailand Grand Prix - going live on the 2nd of October.

GASGAS goes big in Japan as racing returns to the stunning Mobility Resort Motegi circuit for the first time since 2019. Cutting through the high drama created by the weather - which brought Typhoon storms and rain, and then a sun-baked race day - both the Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Moto3 Team and Inde GASGAS Aspar Moto2 Team enjoyed a solid weekend hunting around the 4.8km circuit. Looking ever the champion elect, Izan Guevara logged a sensational performance at his first ever visit to the Japanese venue. Despite crashing heavily during Sunday morning warm-up, and starting the race from P9, the 19-year-old Spanish racer rocketed through from the start to leapfrog up the order and emerge as race leader inside the first lap. What followed was a treat for fans worldwide, as Guevara proceeded to control the race from the front, shrugging off intense pressure from Ayumu Sasaki, Dennis Foggia and Jaume Masià. The excellence not only netted Guevara the win but, significantly, it was also his second back-to-back victory of the season, and now gives him a 45 point lead in the championship over his team-mate, who is currently placed second. García in fact salvaged another challenging weekend with a solid ride into 4th. Starting on the front row, García had looked unsettled on the bike during the Japanese weekender - suffering two huge crashes during qualifying. Nevertheless, he pushed hard to manage his race and record another 13 points to his championship campaign. In Moto2, Jake Dixon endured a rollercoaster ride from the front row of the grid to a 4th place finish. Ever his own harshest critic, Dixon had remained unconvinced at his own speed at Motegi, and despite a difficult start where the 26-year-old British rider slipped back to ninth, Dixon worked hard to recover back to the sharp end of the pack, only narrowly missing out on a podium place by 0.4 seconds. Teammate Albert Arenas also salvaged his Japanese weekend from a low grid start to a top eight ranking. After suffering a crash during the wet conditions of Q2 on Saturday, Arenas was forced to start Sunday’s race from a lowly P17. Working hard through the 22 lap Grand Prix, Arenas chipped away to bag another eight points towards his championship campaign. With the Asian leg of the 2022 season in full effect, the action moves to the Chang International Circuit for the Thailand Grand Prix in just a week’s time - on October 2nd. #11 - Sergio García: "A positive day in terms of my feeling on the bike and the fast pace in the race. I was improving lap-by-lap and that was the key today in keeping and bettering my position. We made a step forward here compared to MotorLand last week. Now we have to make another in Thailand.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “I’m really happy with my race - I made an incredible start from P9 and pushed as hard as I could. I want to say a big thanks to my team because I had a big crash during warm up, and they were able to repair the bike in record time. Massive thanks to everyone for their support - back to back victories now; it’s just incredible!” #75 - Albert Arenas: “A difficult race but I think we can be satisfied with our comeback. We take points home and more knowledge about how to handle rear grip. We want more than this but it was still a platform to build from ahead of the other flyaways.” #96 - Jake Dixon: “I was a bit nervous at the beginning but then found my rhythm and started to pick off the guys around me to eventually get back to 4th. I closed the gap to Alonso but in the last moments I was just thinking about not crashing. If it hadn’t been for a few DNFs lately then I might have had a go at it. I thought it was better to bring back 4th position. There are still things we can improve and it was just my second time here in Motegi so the top four is not too bad today.”   Results - 2022 Moto3 World Championship, Round 16: 1. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 20 Laps; 2. Dennis Foggia (Honda) +0.593, 3. Ayumu Sasaki (Husqvarna) +1.741, 4. Sergio García (GASGAS) +9.338   Moto3 Championship Standings - After Round 16: 1. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 254pts, 2. Sergio García (GASGAS) 209pts , 3. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 191pts   Results - 2022 Moto2 World Championship, Round 16: 1. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 22 Laps; 2. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) +1.192, 3. Alonso Lopez (Kalex) +7.168, 4. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) +7.597, 8. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) +18.410   Moto2 Championship Standings - After Round 16: 1. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) 234pts, 2. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 232pts, 3. Aron Canet (Kalex) 177pts, 8. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 121pts, 14. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 73pts

18 set. 2022

MIQUEL GELABERT SIGNS-OFF FROM 2022 TRIALGP SEASON WITH A SIXTH PLACE FINISH IN ITALY

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That’s that! The 2022 FIM TrialGP World Championship is done and dusted with GASGAS Factory Racing’s Miquel Gelabert digging deep to end the year with two solid rides at the TrialGP of Italy. Sixth on day one after ending the first of two laps in third, in the chilly, tree covered mountains surrounding Ponte di Legno, Miquel finished seventh on day two to end the year seventh in the final TrialGP series standings.

• GASGAS Factory Racing wrap-up 2022 TrialGP series in Italy
• Miquel Gelabert in the mix for top three result on day one
• Gelabert & Bincaz finish the season seventh and 10th in TrialGP standings

Returning to a two-day format for the final event of the championship, the TrialGP of Italy served up some cold conditions and spectacular action high up in the mountains of Northern Italy. Offering one last chance for the class of 2022 to battle it out for podium places, for GASGAS Factory Racing’s Miquel Gelabert, it was a case of close but no cigar as the skillful Spaniard wasn’t quite able to turn a third-place result at the end of the opening day’s first lap into an end-of-day podium result.

Eventually placing a strong sixth on day one, try as he did, day two just didn’t go as Gelabert wanted it to. Riding well, but just not quite able to reproduce the form he’d served up on day one, he finished the day seventh – a positive end to his 2022 TrialGP championship.

Hindered by a crash in the opening section on day one, Benoit Bincaz rounded out the 2022 TrialGP World Championship with 8/12 results in Italy, placing 10th in the final TrialGP championship standings.

In the Trial2 class Gianluca Tournour gave his home fans plenty to cheer about as he came out on top of a three-rider fight for victory. Winning by just one mark, the young Italian backed it up with second on day two to wrap-up the year sixth in the Trial2 World Championship standings.

Miquel Gelabert:  “I was riding super good on day one and felt so good on my GASGAS. It was a great trial, a very nice way to end the championship. As is often the way, one mistake can have a big impact on the result, and that’s what happened to me. In the end I finished sixth, but I was fighting for third, which I was very pleased with. Only one five score and then some time penalties prevented me from finishing third. It’s frustrating not to get that podium result, but my riding was really good, which I’m pleased with. Day two also started well but I made a mistake on section four and then I had a small issue on section nine. I gave everything on the second lap and eventually finished seventh. Not the result we wanted to end the season, but my riding was good so it’s a positive way to end the year.”

Benoit Bincaz:  “ It’s been a mixed trial for me. Day one was good, but I had a crash in the first section, which meant I was riding in some pain for the first lap. Thankfully, my second lap was much better, so I was able to finish eighth overall for the day. Today things just didn’t work out, there’s really not too much more to say. But being in the GASGAS Factory Racing team this year has been awesome, I’ve learned so much. The mid-season races were good for me, and now I hope to end the year well next weekend at the Trial of Nations, here in Italy.”

Albert Cabestany:  “We finish the 2022 TrialGP season with a lot to be pleased about, but also with some areas we need to improve on with our riders. Gianluca Tournour was racing very strong in Trial2. The season ended in a very good way for him with victory in Belgium and then the win on day one here in Italy, which he followed up with a strong second place finish today. So, it’s been a superb job from him. We are also very happy with Jack Dance’s first season in Trial2. We know it is a very tough class with 25 riders all challenging to score points, and Jack has made a very good season. The important thing is that he knows what he needs to improve on during the winter. In TrialGP we came very, very close to a podium result on day one with Miquel. That would have been a fantastic way to end the season, but unfortunately that top three result just escaped from our hands. But nevertheless, he put in a great ride and has given his all throughout the championship. Also, I have to mention Luca Petrella, the young Italian, who claimed his first ever top-six TrialGP result. I am sure we will see more and more from him next season. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the weekend Benoit wanted. But overall, as a team, it has been a strong year and as always, we will keep pushing to improve.”

Results: TrialGP of Italy – day 1
1. Matteo Grattarola (Beta) 33
2. Toni Bou (Montesa) 41
3. Adam Raga (TRRS) 45
6. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 54
8. Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS) 68

TrialGP – day 2
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 8
2. Matteo Grattarola (Beta) 15
3. Adam Raga (TRRS) 24
7. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 46
12. Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS) 69

TrialGP championship standings (after round 6)

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 191 points
2. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 140
3. Adam Raga (TRRS) 131
7. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 102
10. Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS) 69

18 set. 2022

Peerless Guevara dominates Aragón Grand Prix for GASGAS

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The Gran Premio Animoca Brands de Aragón illustrated the true highs and lows of motorcycle racing for GASGAS - with Izan Guevara putting on a vintage performance to take his fourth win of the season, while Sergio Garcia finished 13th. In Moto2 both Jake Dixon and Albert Arenas couldn’t reach the checkered flag.

• Autosolar GASGAS Aspar rider Izan Guevara scorches the Moto3 field from P1 to the top step of the podium, recording his fourth win of the year, while Sergio Garcia finishes 13th
• Shimoku GASGAS Aspar’s Jake Dixon suffers a difficult weekend crashing out of the top six while Albert Arenas unfortunately falls on lap two
• GASGAS faces a dash to the other side of the world in just four days to compete in the Grand Prix of Japan on the 25th September

The undulations of the 5km MotorLand Aragón circuit in Northern Spain were almost a perfect reflection of the emotions experienced for both the Autosolar GASGAS Aspar Moto3 team and the Shimoku GASGAS Aspar Moto2 Team. In Moto3 Izan Guevara showed his mettle with - arguably - a career defining performance. The 18-year-old from Palma de Mallorca had set his sights on nothing short of victory in what was his home race. With an agreement to move up to Moto2 alongside Jake Dixon for next season, Guevara is aiming for race victories but also to finish the season with the championship title in hand. He’s ideally placed to do that now. After blistering qualifying sessions which netted him P1 for Sunday, and then a scorching 19 lap light-to-flag performance, Guevara is already looking like champion material. His fourth win of the year so far now means he is 33 points ahead of his teammate Sergio Garcia - who could only finish 13th in Aragón - in the riders standings. GASGAS is also dominating the Constructor and Teams standings by a significant margin, making it exceptional news all round. Unfortunately the Shimoku GASGAS Aspar squad suffered a weekend to forget in Moto2, with Albert Arenas cashing out on lap two and then Jake Dixon losing the front and tumbling out of the race on the last lap while battling in the top six. The double retirement on Sunday could have easily gone the other way for Arenas and Dixon who had qualified in 2nd and 3rd respectively. The opportunity to bounce back is just around the corner nevertheless as GASGAS and the entire Grand Prix paddock now dashes to the far east, to the other side of the globe, for the Motul Grand Prix of Japan on the 25th of September #11 - Sergio García: "I wasn’t expecting a race like this. I couldn’t find the feeling I wanted and made a lot of mistakes at the braking points and on corner entry. I know we could have done better but it was also important to keep calm. It is important to keep positive and keep working hard like we always do across the race weekends.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “This was an incredible and really important result for the championship - this victory is really important for me and the team too. It was an incredible race, our pace was so strong all weekend. I pushed hard straight from P1 at the start and just raced as hard as I could to keep the gap as big as possible. An incredible weekend, and Motorland is my home!” #75 - Albert Arenas: “Obviously the race did not go to plan, it barely got started and there was a lot of chaos on the first laps. I saw Augusto was flying and I arrived to Turn 12, locked the front and went down. Things that can happen sometimes and I have to put it down to learning because the rest of the weekend had been going very well. We’ll keep pushing as we head overseas now. Japan means the first time at Motegi since 2019 and the Asian leg of the calendar has always been quite good for me in the past. We have good speed and we just need to cut down these mistakes in the six races we have left.” #96 - Jake Dixon: “I was fighting for 4th position and don’t really understand what happened with the crash. I’d like to have a look through the data. I want to say sorry to the team. I gave them a lot of work this weekend. Not ideal. We’ll move onto Japan now and to a track I really enjoy.”   Results - 2022 Moto3 World Championship, Round 15: 1. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 19 Laps; 2. Ayumu Sasaki (Husqvarna) +0.957, 3. Daniel Holgado (KTM) +6.536, 13. Sergio García (GASGAS) +17.217   Moto3 Championship Standings - After Round 15: 1. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 229pts, 2. Sergio García (GASGAS) 196pts , 3. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 171pts   Results - 2022 Moto2 World Championship, Round 15: 1. Pedro Acosta (Kalex) 21 Laps; 2. Aron Canet (Kalex) +2.612, 3. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) +3.799, DNF. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 20 laps, DNF. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 1 Lap   Moto2 Championship Standings - After Round 15: 1. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) 214pts, 2. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 207pts, 3. Aron Canet (Kalex) 177pts, 9. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 108pts, 14. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 65pts

16 set. 2022

Augusto Fernandez completes 2023 MotoGP™ GASGAS Factory Racing line-up

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Current ‘standout’ from the 2022 Moto2™ class, Augusto Fernandez, will take the plunge into the big-time for 2023 when he will partner fellow Spaniard Pol Espargaro in the brand new GASGAS Factory Racing Team in MotoGP. Fernandez, soon-to-be 25 from Mallorca, has been the most prolific racer in the intermediate division so far in 2022 with four Grand Prix victories prior to the Gran Premio Animoca Brands de Aragón, round 15 of 20, this coming weekend. Competing for the decorated Red Bull KTM Ajo team, Fernandez is hoping to give the squad their second Moto2 title in a row. Augusto came through national and European levels to first taste Moto2 and the world championship in 2017. He was a replacement rider in the class in 2018 and he swiftly learned the necessary speed and demands, to the point where he notched three wins and a total of five podiums in 2019. 2020 was another educational year but he grasped six trophies in 2021 to obtain another top-five championship finish and fall under the attentive gaze of Aki Ajo and his all-conquering crew. Fernandez’ development, ability and potential means that he now follows the path of progression to MotoGP. Thanks to the brand-new union with the Tech3 Racing team, GASGAS now have a flow from FIM JuniorGP™, Moto3™, Moto2 and into the elite with MotoGP. The dynamic and energetic brand will enter the peak of Grand Prix for the first time next year due to the synchronization with Hervé Poncharal’s long established and successful squad. Augusto Fernandez : “Wow, this is amazing: to be able to make the jump to MotoGP with GASGAS. I want to thank everyone in the racing structure around me for all their support since I signed with the Red Bull KTM Ajo team last year. I’m really happy. It’s a dream. We still have work to do in Moto2 and I want to go for the title and go to the MotoGP class – and this next challenge - in the best possible way.” Hervé Poncharal, GASGAS Factory Racing Team Principal : “I have been following Augusto for a few seasons now and we already discussed moving up to the higher class two years ago but he was not ready yet for the big jump. When we met again recently, it appeared very clear that he was prepared to come to MotoGP. I am excited about next season because our garage will have a mix of experience and youth through Pol and Augusto. They are both Spanish and will work in a positive and constructive way and this is what we have been looking for. Welcome to MotoGP Augusto, keep calm and focus on your Moto2 championship. We will be waiting for you in our garage on Tuesday following the Valencia GP for your first MotoGP test.” Pit Beirer, GASGAS Motorsports Director : “Augusto completes a special ‘all-Spanish’ flavor for the first year of the GASGAS story in MotoGP. He has worked great with Aki and his team, fought hard on the track and showed that he knows how to make the difference in a very close championship where we have seen quite a few different winners. We feel that he has done everything to earn his chance next to Pol in 2023 and to discover what MotoGP is all about. He is about to take the toughest step, where the competition is so strong, but we believe in him and he also believes in us and that’s the best reason to take a step forward.”

15 set. 2022

GASGAS ADDS ANOTHER EXCITING E-POWERED DIRT BIKE TO ITS LINE-UP – THE MC-E 3!

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Making sure GASGAS has something for kids of all sizes and abilities, we’re super stoked to introduce another exciting mini-motocrosser to our ever-expanding line-up of awesome dirt bikes – the MC-E 3! Battery-powered and sized to sit between our electric balance bikes and the MC-E 5, the GASGAS MC-E 3 features multiple ride modes and an adjustable seat height for a personalized riding experience. In short, it’s a real motorcycle for the next wave of mini shredders to learn the basics on and get their lifetime on two wheels off to a super-fun start.

• GASGAS introduces new battery-powered dirt bike – the MC-E 3!
• Exciting new model makes riding offroad more accessible for youngsters
• MC-E 3 available now at dealers worldwide

Assembled with the same passion as all GASGAS dirt bikes, the MC-E 3 is built to last and a blast to ride. Fitted with a state-of-the-art battery, specifically designed for mini-motocross bikes, the new MC-E 3 produces next to no noise, certainly no carbon emissions, and boasts a running time of up to two hours! Fun times without disturbing the neighbors are guaranteed with the new MC-E 3.

The smooth and powerful 3.8kW motor is super compact and fitted low in the frame to create a lightweight feel, which means riders can keep spinning laps without getting too tired. There are some seriously cool and hassle-free things to know about this motor, too. It’s maintenance free, resistant to dust and water, and features six different ride modes to easily alter the power delivery to suit the ability of any young rider. With no clutch or gearbox needed thanks to the electric motor, the MC-E 3 is the perfect machine for kids to learn the basics of riding dirt bikes in the simplest way possible.

All red, of course, the MC-E 3 is fitted with unique graphics highlighted by a splash of blue to signify its electric drive. Applied beneath the surface of the plastics to prevent peeling or scratches, the graphics will stand the test of time and always look cool. Complete with a red powder-coated frame, WP suspension, Neken bars, strong wheels, and Maxxis tires, the MC-E 3 is a mini-motocrosser designed to deliver day-long fun. Check it out today at your local GASGAS dealer or head to our website for all there is to know about this awesome new dirt bike.

Availability of the new MC-E 3 may differ from country to country. Please contact your local GASGAS dealership for more information.

4 set. 2022

Highs and lows at Misano for GASGAS with podiums and points

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  The GASGAS Moto3 and Moto2 squads raced through a turbulent weekend at Misano, with Izan Guevara taking 3rd place and the title fight lead while Sergio Garcia was disqualified. This was followed by Albert Arenas racing to his best-ever career Moto2 finish in 4^th as Jake Dixon crashed out on lap 1.

• Gaviota GASGAS Aspar rider Izan Guevara 3rd with Sergio Garcia DSQ-ed in Moto3
• Inde GASGAS Aspar rider Albert Arenas scores his best ever Moto2™ finish as Jake Dixon falls out
• The season enters crunch time with a relentless 6 races in 9 weeks to decide 2022 championship positions

September sunshine baked the snaking Adriatic Coast, and in turn the 4.22km Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, creating the perfect setting for more high-speed MotoGP action. A massive 6 races in 9 weeks will follow the San Marino Grand Prix meaning the clock is ticking to secure vital championship points. In Moto3, the Gaviota GASGAS Aspar team experienced a turbulent weekend with Izan Guevara ultimately taking a podium and crucially the lead in the standings. The 18-year-old from Palma had been on blistering form all weekend; qualifying strongly into 5th position despite rear grip issues. During the race Guevara fronted the race briefly from lap four and enjoyed an intense battle with rivals Dennis Foggia and Jaume Masia. Teammate Sergio Garcia endured a weekend to forget. At the start of the 23-lap race, Garcia was evidently pushing hard to make up track positions; leapfrogging from 10th to 8th by lap four. Unfortunately, Garcia folded the front and crashed under braking into turn 4. Despite recovering to the pits and then rejoining the race in 27th, Garcia was then black-flagged on lap 16 while trying to make up time while overtaking backmarkers. In Moto2 Albert Arenas was at full gas all weekend - qualifying into an impressive second position, with a best lap of 01.36;0970 - just 0.1 seconds off pole sitter Celestino Vetti. From lap one Arenas kept the pressure on, keeping his rivals at bay, and circulating in second place until mid-race distance. Following an intense battle with Aron Canet and Augusto Fernandez, Arenas narrowly slipped to fourth position finishing just 1.3 seconds adrift of the final podium spot. Still, impressive progress. The pressure was on for teammate Jake Dixon. The British rider boasted pace as scorching as the track temperatures but had it all to do after a qualifying accident left him without a classification time; and at the back of the grid for Sunday’s race. In the wheel tracks of three consecutive podium finishes, Dixon had high hopes to charge from the rear of the field, however after getting bunched up at turn two on the opening lap, a painful highside crash ended his weekend. The action continues thick and fast from here with the Gran Premio Animoca Brands de Aragón on the 18th September. #11 - Sergio García: “In the end it was a weekend to forget. Everything didn’t go to plan - or how we expected - and we have to make sure this doesn’t happen in Aragon. We’re still in the fight and there is a lot of the championship left to go. I’ll go home now and continue training. I’m super-motivated to make another good race and give my maximum on the track.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “I’m really happy with the return to the podium. The race went really crazy. In the first part of the race I pushed very hard, but then in the middle part [of the race] my rear tyre was worn out. But I’m really happy to get this return to the podium. Thank you to my team for all their hard work and we will push for more in Aragon!” #75 - Albert Arenas: “I’m very satisfied with the steps we made for this weekend. We were able to get into the fight for the podium. I wanted that trophy but, well, we can take home a decent result with 4th and we can take important feedback for the rest of the season. We’ll continue working and with excitement for Aragon already.”   Results - 2022 Moto3 World Championship, Round 14: 1. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 23 Laps; 2. Jaume Masia (Honda) +0.289,  3. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) +0.334, DQ. Sergio García (GASGAS)   Moto3 Championship Standings - After Round 14: 1. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 204pts, 2. Sergio García (GASGAS) 193pts , 3. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 169pts   Results - 2022 Moto2 World Championship, Round 14: 1. Alonso Lopez (Boscoscuro) 25 Laps; 2. Aron Canet (Kalex) +1.253, 3. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) +3.305, 4. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) +4.615, DNF. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) +25 laps   Moto2 Championship Standings - After Round 13: 1. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) 198pts, 2. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 194pts, 3. Aron Canet (Kalex) 157pts, 7. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 108pts, 14. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 65pts

3 set. 2022

ANDREA VERONA RACES TO ENDURO1 VICTORY AT 96TH ISDE

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What a year 2022 is shaping up to be for Andrea Verona! Already crowned Enduro1 World Champion, the GASGAS Factory Racing ace made it back-to-back Enduro1 class wins today at the ISDE with a truly stunning performance in France. And not only that, he also picked up two outright day wins on his way to finishing as a close runner-up in the overall individual standings. Nice work, Andrea!

• Andrea Verona claims Enduro1 class victory at 2022 ISDE
• GASGAS racer places second in the overall individual standings
• Verona’s EC 250F never missed a beat all week

Andrea Verona:  “It’s been another amazing ISDE for me. Winning Enduro1 for the second time was incredible and it has been a great fight with Josep Garcia in the overall competition all week. We really pushed each other, and it was close at the end, but I wasn’t quite close enough! On the Final Cross Test it was a real sprint finish and I suffered with a little arm pump. Racing closely with Josep, we both really wanted that win and I held on which helped Italy move up to second overall in the World Trophy. So, digging deep there really paid off for the team! Overall, it’s been a tough week but a memorable one, and I must thank my team for building me such a great bike for me to race to another win here at the ISDE.”

Last year’s ISDE was pretty good for Verona by anyone’s standards. But the 2022 edition was even better! Charging to the E1 victory on every day of the prestigious event saw the speedy Italian simply dominate the proceedings. Increasing his E1 lead with every passing day, Andrea topped the Enduro1 class with a near four-minute margin of victory.

Verona’s incredible pace carried over into the overall individual classification too. After placing second on day one and third on day two, the 23-year-old stormed to outright victory on day three to reel in early leader Josep Garcia. Second again on day four, Verona took another win on day five to head into the sixth and final day of racing less than one minute behind.

But with just the relatively simple and traditional Final Cross Test remaining, making up the time he needed was next to impossible. However, with the World Trophy standings still all to play for, Verona secured a crucial victory, which helped elevate Team Italy into second overall in the final classification. What an incredible ISDE it’s been for the GASGAS Factory Racing star!

With the dust now settled in France, Andrea will take a well-earned rest before returning to EnduroGP World Championship duties in Germany on October 14-16.

Results: 2022 FIM International Six Days Enduro

Enduro 1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 3:07:51.98
2. Zachary Pichon (Sherco) 3:11:46.04
3. Jamie McCanney (Husqvarna) 3:13:39.99

Overall Individual Classification
1. Josep Garcia (KTM) 3:06:53.91
2. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 3:07:51.98
3. Nathan Watson (Honda) 3:09:53.18

World Trophy
1. Great Britain (Holcombe, Watson, Etchells, McCanney)
2. Italy (Verona, Oldrati, Salvini, Bernadini)
3. Spain (Sans, Betriu, Garcia, Cortes)

1 set. 2022

GASGAS REVEALS ITS FIRST RALLY RACE BIKE – THE RX 450F REPLICA!

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This is a special one! Since Sam Sunderland’s history-making 2022 Dakar Rally win, GASGAS has wanted to give back to the rally community. That's why we’ve created a GASGAS Factory Racing inspired rally bike, something we're calling the RX 450F Replica! Each one is carefully assembled with many of the very same high-performance components that can be found on Sam’s Dakar-winning machine. This is way more than just an imitation model, the RX 450F Replica is as close as it gets to the real deal and it’s available now, worldwide!

• GASGAS Factory Racing inspired rally bike unveiled – the RX 450F Replica
• Limited-edition run of bikes assembled with high performance parts
• These will sell out fast – contact your local GASGAS dealer today!

Whether you’re a full-on rally-raid privateer or part of a team, the all-new RX 450F Replica from GASGAS will make your rally career, or next desert adventure, so much easier and way more fun! Needing absolutely nothing to go racing, the replica bike is assembled by hand with a long list of essential rally-specific components, most of which the exact same as can be found on the race bikes of Sam Sunderland and Daniel Sanders.

Just take a look at what’s included...

• Super-light carbon fiber navigation tower
• WP XPLOR PRO 7548 front fork
• WP XPLOR PRO 7750 rear shock
• Red anodized X-TRIG triple clamps
• Red Supersprox Stealth rear sprocket
• Neken ‘bars
• Akrapovic exhaust
• Oversize Brembo brakes
• GASGAS branded Hinson clutch cover
• Continental TKC 80 tires
• Black anodized EXCEL rims
• Optional sticker kit

Based on the powerhouse motor from our MC 450F motocross bike, the GASGAS RX 450F Replica certainly isn’t short on performance! Electrical wizardry tames things just a little to deliver usable power tailored specifically for rally racing. Inside the motor it’s pretty special too. For added reliability there’s a strengthened clutch and gearbox, a reworked SOHC cylinder head, as well as a Pankl con-rod and piston.

The best suspension that money can buy has been fitted to the new GASGAS RX 450F Replica – WP PRO COMPONENTS. To be completely accurate and for those who know what’s what, it’s the XPLOR PRO 7548 fork up front with the XPLOR PRO 7750 shock at the rear. This combo inspires confidence thanks to its consistent performance across the roughest and toughest of rally terrain.

Completing the build and making sure that the GASGAS RX 450F is capable of racing at the highest level from new, a selection of the finest aftermarket components are installed during the assembly process. Performance-wise, we’re talking X-TRIG triple clamps, oversize Brembo brakes, an Akrapovic exhaust, and Continental TKC 80 tires. For durability, we’ve fitted a Supersprox Stealth sprocket, Neken ‘bars, and a GASGAS branded Hinson Clutch cover. We’ve also thrown in an optional sticker kit with each bike that’s super easy to apply if needed.

The GASGAS RX 450F is available through dealerships worldwide in very limited numbers! Availability may differ from country to country. For full pricing details and more information, please contact your national GASGAS dealer or importer.

29 ago. 2022

FIGHTING FIFTH-PLACE FINISH FOR TADDY BLAZUSIAK AT 2022 RED BULL OUTLIERS

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Completing the North American leg of the 2022 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship with a highly encouraging result, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Taddy Blazusiak has placed an impressive fifth overall at Red Bull Outliers. Charging forwards from outside the top 10 early on, Taddy moved into fifth just before the halfway stage then maintained his strong pace to cross the finish line just over two minutes adrift of fourth. Nice work, Taddy!

• Taddy Blazusiak on the charge at 2022 Red Bull Outliers
• North American trip ends on a high for GASGAS Factory Racing
• Full focus moves onto the final round in Spain in six weeks’ time

Returning to racing action after injury with a solid 11th place finish at Red Bull TKO in Tennessee just two weeks ago, Taddy Blazusiak was fully focused on making further progress at round seven and that’s exactly what he did!

Able to adapt quickly to the dry and rugged terrain of Canada’s Badlands thanks to his vast experience, Taddy was on the gas from the moment the Main Event at Red Bull Outliers started. Putting in a hard charge across the technical terrain early on, Taddy advanced from 13th and into fifth as the race entered its second half.

Holding strong until the end and with his EC 300 never missing a beat, Taddy delivered what was undoubtedly a spirited, confidence-inspiring ride to secure his hard-fought fifth-place finish.

Michael Walkner, after missing Red Bull TKO through injury, was back in action in Canada and raced to a solid eighth-place finish.

The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship will now return to Europe for the season finale in Spain, the Hixpania Hard Enduro on October 7-9. 

Results - Round 7, Red Bull Outliers 2022
1. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 2:20:14
2. Trystan Hart (KTM) 2:20:20
3. Mario Roman (Sherco) 2:24:06
5. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 2:47:48
8. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) CP31

Provisional standings - FIM Hard Enduro World Championship (after 7 of 8 rounds)
1. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 107pts
2. Mario Roman (Sherco) 103pts
3. Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna) 82pts
7. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 57pts
16. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 18pts…

28 ago. 2022

POSITIVE SHOWING FROM MIQUEL GELABERT AT TRIALGP OF FRANCE

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Oh, so close! Missing out on a place on the podium by just three points, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Miquel Gelabert nonetheless delivered one of his best performances of the 2022 TrialGP series to date, ultimately coming home in a well-deserved fifth place following a day-long battle in the super-competitive TrialGP class. Enjoying his home round of the series, Benoit Bincaz matched his season-best result of seventh.

• Miquel Gelabert finishes just three points from the podium in France
• Benoit Bincaz thrills home fans with solid seventh-place result
• Just one round of TrialGP 2022 remains on September 17-18

Completing the first of two laps in France with the third best TrialGP class score, Gelabert blasted his way through the day’s opening 12 sections, picking up just two five-point scores to reach the mid-way point of the trial with one hand on a podium finish.

Cleaning the opening two sections on lap two, the Spaniard continued his super-strong riding, overcoming a five-point score on section three by cleaning the next five sections and arriving at the final and deciding section focused on a third-place result. Frustratingly, a costly five-point score denied him a place on the podium but having ridden well throughout the day he still claimed a strong fifth overall, just three marks from third.

Loving the support of his home fans, Benoit Bincaz saw his opening-lap hampered by some unwanted five-point scores. Getting stuck in on lap two to deliver a notably improved performance, the Frenchman rounded out the trial with a total score of 41 points, earning a solid seventh-place result.

Miquel Gelabert:   “It’s certainly a mixed feeling for me after the TrialGP here in France. It was super close between a number of riders today with only a few points separating the riders from third to seventh for much of the day. I was riding really well throughout the day and pushing so hard to be on the podium. To be just two points from third, well, of course it’s disappointing, but in general the day was good. It’s been a fun trial, and now with just one round of the championship to go I’m going to keep working hard so I can give my maximum in Italy and do all I can to end the season with a podium result.”

Benoit Bincaz:   “It’s been so much fun to compete here in from of my home crowd. It’s an event I’ve really been looking forward to, and with the great weather, it’s been so, so good. My riding was good today, but I made two big mistakes, which didn’t help me as things were super close between a lot of riders. I was hoping for a better result than seventh, but it’s ok, my riding was good. Now it’s on to the final event in Italy and a strong finish to the championship.”

Results: TrialGP of Belgium

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 12
2. Adam Raga (TRRS) 25
3. Matteo Grattarola (Beta) 27
5. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 30
7. Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS) 41

TrialGP championship standings (after round 5)

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 154 points
2. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 118
3. Adam Raga (TRRS) 101
7. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 83
10. Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS) 57

26 ago. 2022

ANDREA VERONA LOOKING FOR SUCCESS AT 2022 ISDE

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Leading Team Italy in their World Trophy title defense, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona is fired up for the 96th edition of the FIM International Six Day Enduro (ISDE), held in France. The young Italian knows exactly what it takes to climb up onto the top step of the ISDE podium, having won the Enduro1 category last year while also playing an instrumental role in ensuring Italy topped the illustrious World Trophy team competition!

• Andrea Verona to lead GASGAS’ participation at the 2022 ISDE
• Italian set to fight for repeat E1-class victory aboard EC 250F
• French Six Days event promises long, tough days for 96th edition

Andrea Verona:  “My season up to now has been really good. I was able to claim the Enduro1 title with one round to spare, and I still have a good lead in the EnduroGP standings. It definitely helps to be able to arrive at the Six Days having already won the E1 title. It’s not ideal for us riders to have the ISDE in the middle of the championship, but it’s like this and for now we have to focus on the Six Days. Obviously, I want to go into the event and give 100%. It was amazing to win both my class and the World Trophy last year and the goal is to help Team Italy to keep hold of that trophy. I think we have a good team for this year, but the competition is as high as ever, so I think it will be a really good fight. I love the typical French tests, and although it looks like it will be a tough event this year, I think it should suit me well. Time to give full gas – let’s go!”

Virtually unbeaten in this year’s FIM Enduro1 World Championship, Verona won every day except one on his way to claiming the title. On the day he didn’t win, he came second! It’s this consistency that has also earned the EC 250F rider the lead in the overall EnduroGP category, where he sits at the top of the standings with a sizeable 28-point advantage.

Looking to carry that speed and consistency to the ISDE, Andrea knows the task ahead of him is by no means small, but with a strong Italian team behind him, the GASGAS star is 100% focused on the win.

The 96th edition of the FIM International Six Days Enduro takes place in Le Puy-en-Velay, France, from August 29 to September 3. For six straight days, riders will face some of the toughest tests enduro has to offer, and cover over 1,300km on route to the checkered flag following Saturday’s final motocross races.

22 ago. 2022

Jorge Prado returns to MXGP podium at penultimate round

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St. Jean d'Angely was the battlefield for the Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing team earlier today. The historic circuit hosted the penultimate stop of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship in front of a crowd of passionate fans from across Europe. Jorge Prado entertained the thousands of supporters – he was involved in the best race of the season and returned to the Grand Prix podium on his MC 450F!

• Jorge Prado adds to holeshot tally aboard MC 450F.
• Prado returns to Grand Prix podium in third overall.
• Simon Langenfelder clinches third in MX2 standings. 

Pushing forward, despite still overcoming a sickness, Jorge Prado had a much better day on French soil. The spectacular Spaniard charged extremely hard in the first moto on Sunday, as he completed the first lap in seventh and climbed to fourth by the time that the checkered flag waved. It was quite the effort on a track that others struggled to pass on! In a way, it was a sign of things to come. Prado ripped the holeshot in the second moto and led for much of the race, before slipping to second on the final lap. 4-2 scores were more than enough for third overall on the day though and, in addition, he retook third in the standings. Jorge Prado:   "I am super happy, especially with the second moto. I did not have a great start in the first moto, so it was hard to come through the pack. The second moto was so much better – I had a great start and pushed until the very end. I came up a little short, but it is a step in the right direction and I am very happy to be back on the podium." Simon Langenfelder continued his impressive term with Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing by showing some incredible pace in the first MX2 encounter. Although he started in fourth and finished in the same position, he posted lap times significantly quicker than the leaders at different points. Unfortunately, a crash on the opening lap of moto two stopped that speed from translating to a podium finish. '516' did charge from the back of the pack to tenth to take sixth in the overall classification. Most importantly, Langenfelder has secured third in the championship standings with a round to spare. It is impossible for anyone to steal that position from him. Much like in Finland, a poor qualifying heat on Saturday made Mattia Guadagnini's life difficult. Despite a bad gate pick, after qualifying in twentieth, he charged from eighteenth to fourteenth at the finish in moto one. It was a valiant effort and one that lifted spirits entering moto two. A better start helped Guadagnini secure twelfth in that moto and the same ranking in the overall classification. The Grand Prix of Charente Maritime will go down as one where the results do not show just how well '101' rode. Simon Langenfelder:  "I had a good start in the first moto today. I was riding in fourth and it was quite a lonely race! I tried to save a bit of energy towards the end, seeing as I was alone. I had a bad start in the second moto and then got taken out on the first lap. I went from last to tenth with some good lap times. I think that I could have been on the podium, without that crash. The good thing is that I have secured third in the championship now." Mattia Guadagnini:   "When I practice starts, they are so good. I was better this week and really happy with my progress in the first moto. It was difficult to make passes on this track though. I know that I can be inside of the top five; I want to finish this season on a high and take momentum into the Motocross of Nations. I am learning a lot that I can take into next season." Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing will reload now, ahead of the final round of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship on September 04. The hard-pack layout of Afyonkarahisar will host that event.
Results – 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round Seventeen  MXGP – Overall
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 47pts
2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 45pts
3. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 40pts
12. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) 16pts

MXGP – Moto One
1. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha)
2. Tim Gajser (Honda)
3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)
4. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)
14. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS)  MXGP – Moto Two
1. Tim Gajser (Honda)
2. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)
3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha)
12. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS)

MXGP – Standings
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 721pts
2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 615pts
3. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 557pts
19. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) 170pts
MX2 – Overall
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 47pts
2. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha) 47pts
3. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 34pts
6. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 29pts MX2 – Moto One
1. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha)
2. Tom Vialle (KTM)
3. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
4. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

MX2 – Moto Two
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)
2. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha)
3. Tom Guyon (KTM)
10. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) MX2 – Standings
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 710pts
2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 708pts
3. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 564pts

21 ago. 2022

More Podiums and points across Moto3™ and Moto2™ for GASGAS in Austria!

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Riding the fast an undulating Red Bull Ring to the absolute limit, GASGAS rider Jake Dixon scored an emphatic third consecutive podium in Moto2™ with teammate Albert Arenas in 9th, while Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara hauled more points to continue the heavy GASGAS presence in Moto3™.

• Sergio Garcia & Izan Guevara finishing 5th and 7th respectively to maintain their top spots across the Riders’, Teams’ and Constructors’ standings.
• GASGAS celebrate an awesome third consecutive Moto2 podium with Jake Dixon in 3rd while teammate Albert Arenas rides hard to bring his machine home in 9th.
• GASGAS have had at least one rider featuring on a Moto2 or Moto3 podium at every one of the 13 Grand Prix of the season so far.

Nestled in the picture-perfect Styrian mountains, the incredible 4.3km, 11-turn Red Bull Ring provided an ideal venue for GASGAS to score more points and grab an emphatic Moto2 podium at the 2022 CryptoDATA Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich. In Moto3, Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara are still very much the racers-to-beat, leading the Riders’, Constructors’ and Teams’ championship standings; with a mere three points separating the duo in the fight for the 2022 crown. Starting 11th on the grid, Garcia exploited his natural speed across a strategic 23 lap race to finish 5th. Garcia made an aggressive start at the lights to leap up to 4th by lap six and enjoyed a white-hot battle with his team mate at mid race distance. In fact, Guevara mirrored Garcia’s early performance despite starting back in 8th place. The 18-year-old rocketed into the lead on lap six, but rear grip issues meant Guevara slipped back to 7th by the final flag. In Moto2, star billing went to Jake Dixon who was on the pace from the second the start lights went out. The British rider made a lightning launch off the line, even skirting the grass along the high speed straight after turn one on lap one. Dixon maintained intense pressure on rival Pedro Acosta and planned a last-gasp assault. The ruse worked perfectly and Dixon met the checkered flag less than one-hundredth of a second ahead of his rival. Meanwhile Albert Arenas worked hard through a difficult 25 lap run to maintain his P9 grid slot from lights to flag and secure seven points. Next up is the Gran Premio Gryfyn di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, at the legendary Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli on September 3-4. #11 - Sergio García: “A positive weekend overall. We missed a bit of feeling out there; on some sections I was very fast and on others not so much and that really held me back today. I could break away but then I had to hold my position so it wasn’t an easy race. I did what I could. 5th place and only two seconds from the win on what was a very fast pace. I’m focused and motivated for Misano where I am sure we’ll do better.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “I had a good race. I worked my way to the front with the leaders but used quite a bit of tire and couldn’t go with Sasaki. He had too much for us today. I dropped back a bit and could then recover but I was having to work a lot physically and the rear end was pushing. I couldn’t latch on to the group in front, so, overall a strange weekend where we couldn’t quite find the perfect set-up. For Misano we’ll improve.” #75 - Albert Arenas: “A difficult race but also a good one after two difficult GPs. It wasn’t my best performance but it was important to regain some confidence and feeling. We’ll keep pushing and looking to see where we can improve. I think we already made some progression through the sessions this weekend and we can already begin to think about how we’ll work for Misano.” #96 - Jake Dixon: “It was such a crazy race, honestly! I was strong in the beginning, but then I was struggling to keep my tires in good shape from about lap eight. Then I tried some different maps. My heart and determination wasn't going to let me finish fourth in that race. I tried once, and it didn't work, but then squared it off into the last corner. It was amazing to finish in this position - this is probably one of my worst tracks because I’m not a hard braker - but here we are!”   Results - 2022 Moto3 World Championship, Round 13: 1. Ayumu Sasaki (Husqvarna) 23 Laps; 2. Tatsuki Suzuki (Honda) +0.064, 3. David Muñoz (KTM) +0.292 , 5. Sergio García (GASGAS) +2.453, 7. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) +3.074   Moto3 Championship Standings - After Round 13: 1. Sergio García (GASGAS) 193pts ; 2. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 188pts, 3. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 144pts   Results - 2022 Moto2 World Championship, Round 13: 1. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 25 Laps; 2. Somkiat Chantra (Kalex) +0.173, 3. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) +7.854, 9. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) +20.661   Moto2 Championship Standings - After Round 13: 1. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 183pts, 2. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) 182pts, 3. Celestino Vietti (Kalex) 156pts, 7. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 108pts, 14. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 52pts

19 ago. 2022

Get on the Gas! GASGAS set for 2023 MotoGP™

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GASGAS have always been keen to get on the gas for fun but now the throttle grip feels different, the pace faster and the stakes higher. From 2023 Spain’s iconic motorcycle brand will join the rush of MotoGP for the first time in deal that sees the Tech3 Factory Team turn a full crimson red. The renowned race-winning crew will be equipped with GASGAS MotoGP technology and will place the machinery into the hands of Pol Espargaro for the globe-trotting Grand Prix series with a second rider to be confirmed soon. Competition - and all the thrill and excitement that comes from racing - is part of GASGAS’ soul. The company, formed in the 1980s, celebrated the joy and buzz that motorcycling brings: everything that is daring, capable, vibrant, inviting. Fame in Trials and Enduro quickly transformed into motocross, supercross and rally success in recent years with a comprehensive foundation of offroad production bikes and now - after tasting spoils in in both Moto3™ and Moto2™ classes - the brand is ready for the next frontier; the pinnacle of road racing. GASGAS want to bring their young, fresh and passionate vibe to the highest stage and that meant transforming the objectives of the Tech3 Factory Racing team for 2023. The decorated outfit and Pol Espargaro will become a new and welcome member of the GASGAS family.  The popular 31-year-old will also tie-in some of GASGAS’ Iberian heritage for their maiden MotoGP tilt. The distinctive red and white livery will go faster than it ever has been thanks to the new GASGAS MotoGP trailblazer. The marque will be the sixth brand in MotoGP for 2023 but has already boosted its presence with Grand Prix victories and podium appearances in Moto3 and Moto2 in the last two seasons thanks to the excellence of the GASGAS Aspar team. Pit Beirer, GASGAS Motorsports Director: “GASGAS is a winning brand. It has reached an incredible level of performance immediately in disciplines like MXGP, Supercross, Enduro and Rally where we have taken Grands Prix, Main Events, world titles and overall winners’ trophies. It’s a relatively new brand for us and we have new goals. We hope the fans that follow ‘the red’ will enjoy the story. Thanks to our strong partner, the ASPAR team, in Moto3 and Moto2 we have been able to see the GASGAS bikes right at the front of those categories. It would be great to see the same thing eventually in the hardest class of them all. I want to thank Hervé and the Tech3 factory racing team for keeping an open mind and really supporting this change to become the GASGAS Factory Racing Team. We think it’s exciting and different.” Hubert Trunkenpolz, Member of the Executive Board, CMO : “Taking the GASGAS name bigger and wider than its roots in Trial has been really successful in a number of ways. After seeing what we could achieve in Moto3 and Moto2 the next question was whether we could take GASGAS to MotoGP and we’re thrilled that we can make this step. It’s a new journey and I know the brand will stand out right away. Importantly, the team, the riders, the management will help GASGAS make a splash in the premier class. That’s what we’re hoping for!”

15 ago. 2022

Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing salvage solid points in Finland

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Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing just completed another round of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship! The Grand Prix of Finland, held in the sand of Hyvinkää, hosted race sixteen of eighteen earlier today. The GASGAS team salvaged valuable points on a tricky day. 

• Simon Langenfelder edges closer to bronze medal.
• Jorge Prado salvages crucial points on difficult day.
• Mattia Guadagnini makes progress on his MC 450F.

Simon Langenfelder was preparing himself to fight for a spot inside of the top three late in moto one. After lurking in sixth for so much of the moto, he dropped the hammer and started to close in on the guys ahead. Unfortunately, a hard fall halted that charge and forced him to settle for ninth at the checkered flag. There was optimism entering moto two, after those impressive lap times, but a mediocre start wrecked any shot that he had of battling at the front. Completing the first lap in eighth, he did well to progress to fifth at the checkered flag. 9-5 scores put him eighth in the overall classification at the Grand Prix of Finland. Simon Langenfelder:  "I was just riding in sixth in the first moto and looking to make progress, but I had a hard crash. I jumped up and salvaged a ninth. I did not have the best jump out of the gate in the second moto, but I was riding a lot better. I was feeling good on my MC 250F and did not make many mistakes. I think that we got the best out of a difficult day." Jorge Prado enjoyed tackling the rugged sand track aboard his MC 450F and looked at his best, as he posted the fastest time in time practice on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, the after-effects of a sickness meant that he could only salvage 9-12 scores in the motos today. Prado's ranking in the second moto was hindered by a particularly poor start, as he got caught up heading into the first corner. Fourth is the position that he currently occupies in the championship standings. Caught in an unfortunate incident in the qualifying heat, Mattia Guadagnini was left with a rather bad gate pick for Sunday's program. '101' put in a valiant effort to salvage what he could from the far outside, but was forced to fight from the back each time. Twentieth was his result in moto one, after a fall early on, and then he rebounded to charge to thirteenth in moto two. 20-13 scores put him in fifteenth in the overall classification.  Jorge Prado:  "Saturday was good. I have been struggling with a sickness lately, so I am trying to salvage whatever I can. I am having so much fun on my MC 450F and my speed in time practice shows how strong that I can be. I am hoping to get better before the next round, because I want to give my team the results that they deserve." Mattia Guadagnini:  "I just could not get good starts today, because of where I ended up in the qualifying race yesterday. It has not been the best day. I am happy with what I salvaged though and know that there is a lot more to come. We are better than this! We will get back to work this week and focus on being closer to the front next weekend." Travelling south is next on the agenda for the squad. The Grand Prix of Charente Maritime, held at St. Jean d'Angely, is going to complete the current run of events. The French round is going to mark the penultimate round of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship. Results – 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round Sixteen MXGP – Overall
1. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yamaha) 47pts
2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 40pts
3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 40pts
11. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 21pts
15. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) 9pts MXGP – Moto One
1. Brian Bogers (Husqvarna)
2. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yamaha)
3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
9. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)
20. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) MXGP – Moto Two
1. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yamaha)
2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha)
3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
12. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)
13. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) MXGP – Standings
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 674pts
2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 570pts
3. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yamaha) 525pts
4. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 517pts
19. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) 154pts MX2 – Overall
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 47pts
2. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 42pts
3. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 39pts
8. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 28pts MX2 – Moto One
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
2. Tom Vialle (KTM)
3. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna)
9. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) MX2 – Moto Two
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)
2. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna)
3. Roan van de Moosdijk (Husqvarna)
5. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) MX2 – Standings
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 676pts
2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 661pts
3. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 535pts

15 ago. 2022

TADDY BLAZUSIAK DELIVERS STRONG RIDE AT RED BULL TKO

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Round six of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship at Red Bull TKO in Tennessee, USA, saw GASGAS Factory Racing’s Taddy Blazusiak continue his return to form following injury by battling up front. With strong pace throughout the qualifying and knockout races, the EC 300 rider eventually finished in a confidence-building 11th overall.

• Taddy Blazusiak returning to form at Red Bull TKO
• Encouraging progress for the GASGAS EC 300 rider in USA
• Blazusiak already looking ahead to round seven in Canada

Easing competitors into Red Bull TKO, an early morning Hot-Lap qualifying session on a shortened course decided the starting order for the first of three knockout races with Taddy on the gas and clocking the fourth fastest time.

After a relatively easy start to the day, Knockout Race 1 was up next for Blazusiak where a long lap and much more technical terrain was on the menu. Needing to post a time in the top 25 to transfer onto Knockout Race 2, the EC 300 rider showed he’s returning to form by finishing second.

With his confidence building, it was then onto Knockout Race 2. Again doing exactly what he needed to do to progress through to the final, Taddy rode smart for seventh position.

Having enjoyed a strong ride throughout the event so far, the Final Knockout race saw Taddy’s lack of bike time catch up with him in the points-paying sprint race. Pushing on to the finish and knowing he’d made positive progress throughout the day, a solid 11th place result was decent considering his largely disrupted year.

Top GASGAS finisher at Red Bull TKO was Spain’s Alfredo Gomez who enjoyed a strong run through the knockout races and placed seventh in the final.

The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship stays in North America for round seven of the series and the Red Bull Outliers event in Canada on August 27-28.

Taddy Blazusiak:   “Overall Red Bull TKO has been really positive. Things were going good until the final when my lack of seat time due to injury caught up with me. Up until then I felt great on the bike and my speed was good, so I’m really happy about that. I just need more time on the bike to build up some fitness and that will make things easier. For sure it’s not the result I wanted but the bigger picture is that my speed is where it needs to be. We have two weeks until the next one and I’ll be on the bike as much as possible before we head to Canada.”

Results - Round 6, Red Bull TKO 2022
1. Trystan Hart (KTM) 5 laps
2. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) +1:19.577
3. Mario Roman (Sherco) +58.055
7. Alfredo Gomez (GASGAS) 4 laps, +26.267
11. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) +1:01.386

7 ago. 2022

GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S ANDREA VERONA IS CROWNED 2022 ENDURO1 WORLD CHAMPION!

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Andrea Verona – 2022 Enduro1 World Champion! Sealing the deal with one round to spare, the GASGAS Factory Racing star secured the title at the EnduroGP of Hungary after charging to his fifth 1-1 result of the season. Fast, consistent, and always fully focused on the job at hand, Verona is undoubtedly a worthy winner of his third E1 title in a row. And following another strong performance, his margin at the top of EnduroGP has increased to an impressive 28 points ahead of the final round in Germany. Bring it on!

• Andrea Verona wins the 2022 Enduro1 World Championship
• GASGAS Factory Racing ace secures his third straight E1 title
• Focus now turns to securing the coveted EnduroGP crown

When it comes to Andrea Verona, the result sheets don’t lie. He is just so fast and just as importantly, incredibly consistent. Through six rounds of E1 racing, he’s won 11 of the 12 days contested and narrowly missed out on a clean sweep after finishing as a close runner-up on day two of the EnduroGP of Slovakia.

Heading into round six of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship in Hungary, Verona enjoyed a healthy 28-point lead at the top of the Enduro1 World Championship standings and kicked things off with a winning start. By setting the fastest time on Friday night’s Akrapovic Super Test, he also topped that series with one round to go.

When the first full day of racing wrapped up on Saturday, Andrea’s nearest championship rival in E1, Thomas Oldrati, finished ninth. This gave the EC 250F racer a commanding 40-point lead ahead of day two, meaning that all he needed to do was finish ahead of his fellow Italian on the second day of racing to claim his third E1 title.

And that’s exactly what he did! Despite a few small mistakes early on, Verona was soon back to his very best from the fourth test of the day onwards to make it a double E1 win and secure his third straight Enduro1 crown. Verona’s performance in Hungary was rewarded with two strong results in the EnduroGP class – third on Saturday, and second on Sunday. And it’s this consistency and pace that has built his healthy 28-point lead at the top of the combined category, with just one round left to run.

And now, we wait. With 10 weeks to go until what’s set to be an epic showdown for the EnduroGP title at the final round of the series on October 14-16 in Germany, Andrea will compete for Team Italy at the prestigious ISDE which begins later this month.

Andrea Verona:  “It’s such a great feeling to have now won three Enduro1 titles in a row and the last two with GASGAS. It’s been an incredible effort from the whole team to build me such a great bike and I have to thank everyone involved with what we have achieved over the last two seasons. The level in EnduroGP is so high right now that mistakes can easily happen. I had a couple of small crashes Saturday which cost me some time and maybe some positions in EnduroGP, but I ended up third on Saturday and second on Sunday which increased my lead to 28 points. I won both days in Enduro1 which was enough to secure the title a round early so now, the focus is on the final round in Germany and the EnduroGP title. I need to be as prepared as possible for that one and I’m looking forward to the battle.”

Results – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 6, Day 1

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:01:23.45
2. Jamie McCanney (Husqvarna) 1:01:53.74
3. Daniel Milner (Fantic) 1:02:06.00

EnduroGP
1. Josep Garcia (KTM) 1:01:02.70
2. Nathan Watson (Honda) 1:01:21.68 
3. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:01:23.45

Results – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 6, Day 2

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 59:50.86
2. Jamie McCanney (Husqvarna) 1:00:56.47
3. Mattio Cavallo (TM) 1:00:58.23

EnduroGP
1. Josep Garcia (KTM) 59:22.95
2. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 59:50.86
3. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 1:00:01.36

Championship Standings – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, (after Round 6)

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 237 points - World Champion!
2. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 188
3. Matteo Cavallo (TM) 164

EnduroGP
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 193 points
2. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 165
3. Josep Garcia (KTM) 155

7 ago. 2022

Dramatic return to action for GASGAS as Dixon podiums at the 2022 British Grand Prix

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GASGAS touched down at the home of British motorsport for an edge of the seat racing return after five weeks off. GASGAS riders led the way with outright pace and finished on the podium in Moto2, but unfortunately endured a double retirement in Moto3.

• High drama in Moto3 as both Gaviota GASGAS Aspar riders Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara are taken out of the race while in podium contention
• Jake Dixon scores an emphatic home race podium for the Inde GASGAS Aspar Moto2 team by battling to third place. Unfortunately teammate Albert Arenas retires from the race after crashing out at turn four on lap 11
• Grand Prix action roared back into action after the traditional five-week summer break reigniting the chase to the championship titles; with GASGAS dominating the rider and constructor standings in Moto3

High speed and high drama were the order of the day as Grand Prix racing roared back into action after the traditional five-week summer break. The legendary 5.89km venue - known affectionately as the home of British Motorsport - sizzled under the intense heat of the sun, with track temperatures peaking at 43°C throughout Sunday. It was a fitting scene for GASGAS’s Moto2 and Moto3 squads, who have been patiently waiting to get back on track, after the checkered flag dropped in the Netherlands at the end of June. You would forgive Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara for feeling the pressure ahead of the British Grand Prix weekender - however not so. The duo were cool, calm, and collected - leading the riders standings - separated by just three points - as well as a combined points tally that puts the Gaviota GASGAS Apsar Team at the top of the Moto3 standings. With the second half of the season ahead of them, Guevara and Garcia pushed themselves and their GASGAS RC 250 GP machines to the limit around Silverstone. Guevara in particular qualified into second position; eager to chase down his team mate, who currently leads the championship standings. While both Guevara and Garcia fought hard straight off the lights, settling into the white-hot battles in the pack, frustration was just around the corner. There had not been a single crash in Moto3 over the entire weekend until the closing laps of the race. Unfortunately both Guevara and Garcia featured in two separate incidents - through no fault of their own. After Garcia had worked his way into the lead pack with three laps to go, rival Ayumu Sasaki crashed into the back of the Spanish ace on turn 13. Shortly after that Guevara - who had been on blistering form, and looking likely for a podium finish - was blindsided by rookie Ivan Ortola at turn 7 on the final lap. Despite the double-DNF, both Garcia and Guevara remain at the top of the standings.  

31 jul. 2022

ANDREA VERONA MAINTAINS ENDUROGP SERIES LEAD AFTER CHALLENGING FIFTH ROUND

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The fifth round of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship was certainly a wild one for Andrea Verona! Starting strong on day one to finish as runner-up in EnduroGP, the GASGAS Factory Racing rider also notched up his ninth straight win in E1. A crash early on day two saw Andrea put in a true champion’s performance to claw his way back up the leaderboard for fifth in EnduroGP and second in Enduro1. With solid points bagged, he continues to lead both the EnduroGP and Enduro1 standings with two rounds to go.

• Andrea digs deep to maintain EnduroGP championship lead
• Slovakia brings the toughest conditions of the season so far
• Championship heads to Hungary for penultimate round next weekend

With his GASGAS EC 250F rocking the EnduroGP series leader’s gold plate in Slovakia for round five of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship, Andrea Verona was in a confident mood. And after just missing out on the Super Test win by a whisker on Friday night, the tone for a positive weekend of racing had been set.

Combining his sheer speed with consistency, Verona was on the gas throughout day one in Slovakia. With the job at hand made tougher by adverse weather, the Italian remained focused and ran up front all day long. Moving into the EnduroGP class lead after winning the second Enduro test, a couple of small crashes on the final test cost him dearly but he’d hold on for second in EnduroGP while notching up his ninth straight win in E1.

Day two started well for Verona. Well-placed among the leaders after the first two tests and ready for another epic battle for overall victory, a crash on the third test saw him lose around 40 seconds. Fortunate to be unharmed, the 23-year-old gave everything he had for the rest of the day to make up for lost time. Verona’s hard charge would reward him with fifth in EnduroGP and second in E1, limiting the damage and maintaining his lead in both classes.

With another round of EnduroGP complete, Andrea now heads to the penultimate stop of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship next weekend in Hungary, on August 5-7.

Andrea Verona:   “A bit of an up and down weekend for me here in Slovakia. Day one was really good. I was consistent all day and I was leading going into the final test, but two small crashes cost me the win. Overall, It was a good first day with second in EnduroGP and the win in E1. I was feeling good for day two and it started well, but on the first enduro test I crashed and lost around 40 seconds. From there all I could do was charge as hard as I could and ended up fifth in EnduroGP and second in E1. So the E1 win streak is over but the bigger picture is that I still lead both classes. I’m excited for Hungary next weekend.”

Results – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 5, Day 1

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:04:07.24
2. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 1:05:43.84
3. Matteo Cavalllo (TM) 1:06:23.04

EnduroGP
1. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 1:03:55.70
2. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:04:07.24
3. Steve Holcombe (Beta) 1:04:13.55

Results – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 5, Day 2

Enduro1
1. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 1:05:38.57
2. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:05:40.97
3. Matteo Cavalllo (TM) 1:06:47.49

EnduroGP
1. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 1:04:45.73
2. Steve Holcombe (Beta) 1:04:46.18
3. Josep Garcia (KTM) 1:05:22.87
5. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:05:40.97

Championship Standings – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, (after Round 5)

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 197 pts
2. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 169 pts
3. Matteo Cavallo (TM) 134 pts

EnduroGP
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 161 pts
2. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 150 pts
3. Nathan Watson (Honda) 123 pts

30 jul. 2022

TADDY BLAZUSIAK RETURNS TO ACTION AT RED BULL ROMANIACS

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Round five of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, the iconic Red Bull Romaniacs, marked the exciting return of GASGAS Factory Racing’s Taddy Blazusiak who kicked things off in style with a close runner-up finish in the prologue. The enduro legend then began the world’s toughest hard enduro rallye with strong and consistent results on the opening two days before his ongoing wrist injury forced him to withdraw from the event on day three. Flying the GASGAS flag high in Romania and in contention for an overall podium result was Michael Walkner who would ultimately secure an impressive fifth-place finish.

• Taddy Blazusiak returns to action at Red Bull Romaniacs
• Blazusiak enjoys positive second-place prologue result
• Michael Walkner continues to impress with fifth overall in Romania

Making his highly anticipated return to racing, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Taddy Blazusiak was back in action at Red Bull Romaniacs. Absent in the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship to date due to a wrist injury, Taddy was eager to get back in the mix again.

With Red Bull Romaniacs world renowned as the toughest hard enduro rallye for good reason, the EC 300 mounted rider knew the event would be a tough challenge, but he was keen to race. And with the infamous city prologue right up his street, he came out swinging on Tuesday.

Instantly gelling with the oversized endurocross course, Taddy raced hard. Getting into the race lead he looked set to win his first race back, until heavy traffic in the final lap tripped him up. Eventually finishing second to fellow GASGAS mounted competitor Alfredo Gomez, he was still excited to be back banging bars.

Heading out into the mountains, Taddy took each day as they came. However, after multiple seven-hour days in the saddle he decided to withdraw on Offroad Day 3, avoiding any further injury to his wrist.

Quietly going about his business and letting his results do the talking, Michael Walkner was in fine form throughout round five of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Finishing 10th in the prologue, he got his race off to a steady start. But once the race headed into the mountains the young Austrian was more at home in his favored terrain on his EC 300 and ended Offroad Day 1 in a promising fourth place.

Throughout Offroad Day 2, Michael once again battled up front. In what was the longest day of the event at over six hours long, he clocked the fifth-fastest time! Offroad Day 3 saw Walkner deliver arguably his best day performance at Red Bull Romaniacs to place fourth. Moving up to fourth overall in the provisional classification ensured the final Offroad Day 4 would be a decisive one.

And that’s when things went a little sideways! With an overall podium result up for grabs, the 24-year-old gave it everything he had, but unfortunately injured his foot. Knowing the checkered flag wasn’t far away, he focused on finishing and did so with a strong sixth place. Dropping to fifth overall was unfortunate but nevertheless, it was another impressive showing for the rising star who’s currently enjoying a breakout season in the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship.

The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship continues with a trip stateside for round six and Red Bull TKO which takes place in Sequatchie, Tennessee on August 11-14.

Taddy Blazusiak:   “It was frustrating to retire on the penultimate day, but sometimes you have to make the right call even if you don’t want too. My wrist just isn’t 100 per cent yet and once we got into the mountains it was painful to hold on. I dug deep for those three days, but unfortunately I couldn’t go any further. It’s been nice to be back on track again though. Fighting for the prologue win was exciting - I missed that feeling. On that endurocross style of riding, I’ve shown I’m fast and I can take a lot away from that too.”

Michael Walkner:   “It’s been a big week at Red Bull Romaniacs, but one of my best yet. I felt good all week and I feel like I’ve been able to step things up again in my riding. I was fighting hard all the way, never too far from the podium. After yesterday’s strong ride I was pushing as hard as I could today and unfortunately paid the price a little. I think I might have broken my foot as it’s hurting a lot! But I was able to ride on and knew the finish line wasn’t too far away, so I didn’t stop. Overall, I’m proud of my result, fifth overall is my best ever finish at Romaniacs.”

Results - Round 5, Red Bull Romaniacs
1. Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna) 21:05:40
2. Teodor Kabakchiev (KTM) 21:14:12
3. Mario Roman (Sherco) 21:19:06
5. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 21:44:10...

Championship Standings (After round 5)
1. Mario Roman (Sherco) 73pts
2. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 70pts
3. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 62pts
6. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 49pts…

25 jul. 2022

2022 GASGAS UNITED IN DIRT TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED!

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It’s back and it’s going to be better than ever! The GASGAS United In Dirt Tour will be hitting the road once again in the coming weeks as we take our super exciting line-up of GASGAS bikes around Europe. Starting in the UK before moving on to Belgium, Spain, and finally Italy, our new generation of trial bikes, our latest motocross models, as well as the all-new ES 700 and SM 700 street models, will all be available to ride at each event.

• 2022 United In Dirt Tour hits the road to four European countries
• Motocross, trial, and street models all available
• Visit GASGAS.com now to learn more about how to attend

Launching three new generations of bikes in the last three months, GASGAS has been busy expanding its vibrant range of two-wheeled offerings and raising the bar when it comes to high-performance motorcycles. Now, we want to share these new models and offer you the chance to ride them.

So, if experiencing all there is to experience about GASGAS while riding our 2023 model bikes, hanging out with like-minded people, and generally having a fun time sounds good to you, be sure to find out how you can join us. Long story short, the United In Dirt Tour is all about bringing people together who share the same love for dirt bikes that we do and giving them the opportunity to experience the GASGAS brand and its bikes.

Our team of GASGAS product experts will be on hand throughout the tour and available to answer any questions, help out with anything that you might need from us, or simply to just give you advice. This group of guys and girls really know their stuff when it comes to all things GASGAS, so don’t be afraid to find out what makes us tick and maybe, find out what’s coming next.

Alongside our GASGAS product experts, we’ll have brand ambassadors and GASGAS riders at each stop of the tour. All of them are exceptionally skilled on two wheels and will be primed to offer advice to help you conquer a climb, get over a rock, or improve your general riding skills and show you the super-fast way around the track!

And there’s more! Our friends over at WP Suspension will also be in attendance with a number of GASGAS bikes kitted out with their latest suspension components. For many, this may well be the only time to ride on the best suspension that money can buy.

The 2022 GASGAS United In Dirt Tour will visit the UK, Belgium, Spain, and Italy.

21 jul. 2022

GASGAS LOOKS BACK ON ANOTHER AWESOME EUROPEAN JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES

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Well, that’s a wrap on the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series and what a season it’s been! Giving young MC-E 5 racers the chance to battle it out on some of Europe’s best tracks, we’ve seen them all make new friends, soak up the MXGP atmosphere, and generally have a great time. And it all came to a positive end at the double-header event in the Czech Republic where British racer John Slade stuck his GASGAS on the box with second overall on day one, and fifth overall on day two.

• 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series signs off on a high
• GASGAS mounted John Slade puts it on the box at penultimate round
• Good times and fun in the sun for all GASGAS MC-E 5 racers

We’ve been looking back over the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series, and it really has been one to remember. At all five rounds we’ve seen so many different kids on GASGAS MC-E 5 dirt bikes, from all over Europe and all developing their skills, putting on a show in front of massive crowds. And going by the smiles on their faces during each race weekend, we know they had a ton of fun!

Partnering with Infront Moto Racing to create this awesome series meant that all rounds would run alongside the FIM Motocross World Championship. This made sure that every racer on a GASGAS MC-E 5 would not only be competing on some of the best tracks in Europe, but they’d also get to meet Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s elite riders, walk the track with them, and generally have a good time hanging out in the pro pits. We also handed out some cool GASGAS merch so they’d look just like their racing heroes. For kids aged 6-8 year’s old who love motocross, it doesn’t get much better than contesting the European Junior e-Motocross Series!

At each and every round we saw a load of young shredders in the mix and in the end, the top series finisher on an MC-E 5 was Riccardo Galia from Italy who tied on points for sixth but was classified as seventh. And saving the best till last, the top overall result for an MC-E 5 racer came at the penultimate round when Great Britain’s John Slade put it on the box with second overall. Nice work, guys!

If you fancy taking a look at all of the racing action from this season, head on over to MXGP-TV.com and after a simple sign-up, you can stream the full 2022 series and see how it all unfolded.

For everything there is to know about the European Junior e-Motocross Series, visit the official website - junioremotocross.com
Federico Valentini – Vice President Global Motorcycle Marketing:   “That’s another season of the European Junior e-Motocross Series complete and, just like last year, it’s been incredible. The feedback we have received from all riders and their families, the action on track, and the popularity that the series has gained, makes the hard work in creating this series worthwhile. Seeing so many riders on GASGAS MC-E 5 bikes shows how competitive it is, which was highlighted by John Slade placing second overall at the final round. A fantastic achievement. And over the full season, Riccardo Galia finished seventh overall thanks to his commitment, ability, and the performance of his MC-E 5. There are too many other GASGAS riders to mention but I would like to thank them all on behalf of GASGAS, as well as their parents who made such a great effort to be a part of the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series.”

19 jul. 2022

GASGAS HEADS TO THE SUMMER X GAMES WITH NAVAS PETIT!

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Invitations to compete at the X Games, arguably the biggest stage in global action sports, aren’t easy to come by. So we’re absolutely stoked that GASGAS brand ambassador Navas Petit has made the cut! Already out in California and hyped for showtime on Thursday, the fun-loving Spaniard will be giving everything he’s got in his bid to bring home some prestigious medals. Go get ‘em Navas!

• Navas Petit set to compete at the 2022 Summer X Games
• GASGAS brand ambassador takes on the world’s best freeriders
• Watch episode two of Bala Perdida and get inspired

WATCH: Bala Perdida Ep. 2

Since joining GASGAS early in 2021 as a brand ambassador, Navas Petit’s freeriding game has gone to the next level. With access to a variety of our bikes and technical support, the 25-year-old Spaniard has been able to focus on his craft and really turn things up a notch or two. And it’s not gone unnoticed. Navas recently received an exclusive invite to show what he can do against the world’s best freeriders at this year’s Summer X Games.

But just before he jetted off to California, and perfectly timed to build up the hype around what’s going to be an epic experience, we’ve released episode two of his super-cool video series, Bala Perdida. In this edition, Navas fires up his MC 250, shreds around an epic moto track, then heads to his beloved Lleides Park in Spain to get all kinds of sideways before sundown.

Check it out, get hyped, and tune in later this week to see how Navas fares at the 2022 Summer X Games.

And if you’re a little unfamiliar with who Navas is, check this out.

12 jul. 2022

GASGAS LAUNCH NEW GENERATION 2023 TXT RACING AND TXT GP TRIAL BIKES

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The time has come. After years of extensive development, the latest, and very best, generation of GASGAS trial bikes are now rolling off the production line in Terrassa, Spain. All six 2023 models – two TXT GP and four TXT RACING – set new standards for trial bike performance, guaranteeing a super-fun experience for riders of all abilities. Find yours at a GASGAS dealer near you!

• New generation GASGAS trial bikes revealed in Terrassa, Spain
• Long list of improvements across both TXT RACING and TXT GP ranges
• 2023 GASGAS trial models deliver improved reliability and rideability

WATCH NOW: 2023 GASGAS TRIAL DIGITAL LAUNCH

Instantly recognizable, all 2023 GASGAS trial bikes are bold, modern, and more red than ever before. Looking the absolute business, beneath the brand-new bodywork is where the real developments have been made – to the red powder-coated frame. Featuring a long list of improvements, the complete TXT RACING and TXT GP line-ups both perform and handle better than ever. In addition to the striking new look and the improved handling, reliability of the super compact, high-performance 2-stroke motors has also been boosted. The end result, stronger more robust bikes that deliver super-fun, proven performance!

Technical Highlights – TXT RACING

• New lightweight steel frame made from cast and tubular parts
• New aluminum front hangers create strong connection between steering head and a larger skid plate
• New bodywork with in-mold graphics and modern styling
• New, stronger clutch cover improves durability
• New footrest design for improved control
• New exhaust and silencer with super-durable end cap
• New, redesigned kick starter for improved starting
• New cylinder head with interchangeable inserts for customized power
• New, shorter and adjustable TECH forks offer 174.5mm of travel
• NEKEN handlebars and RENTHAL grips
• TECH shock allows for a personalized rebound and spring preload set up
• BRAKTEC hydraulic clutch and brakes
• Strong and lightweight wheels with CNC machined hubs
• Michelin Trial X11 tires front and rear for maximum traction
• Patented 4/6-speed transmission

Technical Highlights - TXT GP

• New lightweight steel frame made from cast and tubular parts
• Newly developed, black anodized aluminum front hangers create strong connection between steering head and a larger skid plate
• New bodywork with in-mold graphics styled in line with GASGAS Factory Racing
• New cylinder head with interchangeable inserts for customized power
• New, redesigned kick starter for improved starting
• New NEKEN handlebars and RENTHAL grips
• New GASGAS Factory Racing inspired bar pad
• TECH front fork with 174.5mm of travel and a KASHIMA coating for enhanced sensitivity
• TECH TJ3 shock absorber is fully adjustable for riders to create a personalized set-up
• CNC-machined aluminum triple clamps anodized in black
• BRAKTEC hydraulic clutch and brakes
• Strong and lightweight wheels with CNC machined hubs and a lightweight rear rim
• Michelin Trial X11 tires front and rear for maximum traction
• Patented 4/6-speed transmission
• FIM approved rear brake disk

Thanks to serious investment made by PIERER Mobility AG, added to GASGAS’ longstanding passion and commitment to trial sport, we’ve created our best trial bikes ever. This successful alliance between Europe’s #1 bike building company and GASGAS, the trial specialists, has created a strengthened R&D team, a re-energized GASGAS Factory Racing trial team, and a clearer, more detailed testing process, which directly led to the creation of an all-new generation of GASGAS trial bikes.

Our goal heading into 2023 was simple – to build the best performing GASGAS trial bikes ever made! Besides retaining the finest, competition-focused aftermarket components, the TXT RACING and TXT GP ranges are pretty much all-new. Everything on the outgoing generation was thoroughly analyzed then refined or replaced with better, stronger, or lighter parts. The 2023 GASGAS trial line-up more than exceeds what we set out to do.

Developed over the last two years, the latest generation of GASGAS TXT RACING trial bikes deliver unrivaled performance with looks to match. Ensuring serious rideability has always been at the top of the list when building our much-loved TXT RACING range, which is now complete with even more quality components to lift the all-important fun-factor to impressive new levels for 2023. The four proven capacities - 300cc, 280cc, 250cc, and 125cc - are retained giving riders of all ages and abilities the chance to experience something very special.

With GP in TXT GP standing for Grand Prix, you know this model range means business. Capable of competing at the highest level straight from the showroom floor, the TXT GP is available in two classic displacement sizes – 300cc and 250cc. Designed specifically for the more serious riders out there, these are the very best 2-stroke trial bikes that money can buy.

The TXT RACING models will land in dealerships worldwide from late August 2022 with the TXT GP trial bikes arriving shortly after. For further details on pricing and availability, please refer to your local authorized GASGAS dealer.

10 jul. 2022

STRONG RIDE FOR MICHAEL WALKNER AT RED BULL ABESTONE

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The fourth round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship was a tough one! But Michael Walkner dug deep in Italy to claim a solid top-10 finish and move himself higher up in the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship standings. GASGAS mounted Alfredo Gomez placed an excellent fourth on his EC 300.

• Michael Walkner digs deep for seventh at Red Bull Abestone
• Alfredo Gomez races to a fighting fourth on his GASGAS EC 300
• Taddy Blazusiak set for return to racing at Red Bull Romaniacs

The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship hit full steam as it headed to Italy and the Tuscany mountains for the fourth stop of the season at Red Bull Abestone. After a breakthrough ride last time out at Red Bull Erzbergrodeo in Austria, GASGAS rider Michael Walkner was eager to build on that momentum on his awesome 2-stroke machine.

With Saturday’s qualification a mixture of high-speed enduro special tests and a short, intense straight rhythm shootout, Walkner knew that style of riding wouldn’t work in his favor. But getting his head down, the young Austrian rode smart for 12th.

Eager to get down to business in Sunday’s feature race, Walkner set about working his way up the leaderboard. Using his trial skills to his advantage, he was able to pick off riders on the notoriously tough rock gardens to finish an eventual seventh overall.

Still missing in action, Taddy Blazusiak opted not to contest round four in Italy as he recovers from the wrist injury he sustained while on SuperEnduro duty. The Polish star will be back for round five at Red Bull Romaniacs. Putting in another stellar hard enduro ride, GASGAS rider Alfredo Gomez raced his way to fourth in Italy. The Spaniard was impressive in the straight rhythm shootout, claiming second place, which put him in a prime position to deliver a top ride on Sunday. Starting out second, Gomez held third for much of the race, before slipping back to fourth in the closing stages.

The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship continues with round five at Red Bull Romaniacs on July 26-31.

Michael Walkner:  “That was a hard race. My qualification on Saturday wasn’t too good, so I knew I had a bit of work to do for Sunday. I hoped the technical sections would play in my favor and they did at times, although it wasn’t easy. I’m happy with seventh although I hoped for more. Red Bull Romaniacs is next, so I’m excited for that.”

Results - Round 4, Red Bull Abestone
1. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 2 laps, 4:13:29.553
2. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 2 laps, 4:22:19.280
3. Mario Roman (Sherco) 2 laps, 4:41:00.340
4. Alfredo Gomez (GASGAS) 2 laps, 4:51:33.621
5. Matthew Green (KTM) 1 lap, 2:37:23.413
7. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 1 lap, 2:58:33.425...

Championship Standings (After round 4)
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 62pts
2. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 60pts
3. Mario Roman (Sherco) 58pts
4. Alfredo Gomez (GASGAS) 47pts
5. Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna) 40pts
6. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 38pts…

10 jul. 2022

MIQUEL GELABERT FIGHTS FOR THE TRIALGP PODIUM IN GERMANY

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Continuing with his strong and consistent start to the 2022 FIM Trial World Championship, Miguel Gelabert has placed fifth overall on both days at the TrialGP of Germany with his weekend highlighted by a near podium result on day one. Just missing out on a top three finish by a measly three points, the young Spaniard impressed again on day two to claim fifth and now moves up to fifth in the series standings. For teammate Benoit Bincaz, the Frenchman enjoyed a notable improvement throughout the weekend to place 10th on day one, then seventh on day two.

• Incredible consistency from Miquel Gelabert in Germany
• Spanish trial ace narrowly misses the overall podium on day one
• GASGAS Factory Racing enjoys positive weekend at TrialGP round three

Offering up a mix of indoor style sections with classic hillside and rocky terrain, the TrialGP of Germany was a seriously demanding test for all riders. Throughout what proved to be a largely positive weekend for GASGAS Factory Racing, Miquel Gelabert and Benoit Bincaz both delivered encouraging results at a tough and technical third round of TrialGP.

In the fight for the overall podium throughout day one, Miguel Gelabert was understandably a little frustrated to not come out on top of a four-rider battle for third place. Ultimately ending the day just three points adrift in fifth, it was an otherwise positive and confidence-inspiring performance from the Spaniard.

Eager to finish the TrialGP of Germany on a high, Gelabert once again found himself locked in a battle for a place on the rostrum on day two. Frustratingly, a mixed set of results on lap one prevented any chance of a top-three finish. Turning things around for the second lap, the 24-year-old was back to his best and lost just 13 marks, the third best score of any rider, to secure another fifth-place finish. Now, with round three in the rearview mirror, Miquel advances to fifth in the TrialGP series standings.

Benoit Bincaz overcame a challenging opening day in Germany where he claimed 10th, to improve considerably and secure seventh on day two. A clean run through the notoriously difficult section 11 on Sunday's lap two, which saw almost all of the TrialGP line-up lose full marks, showed just what the Frenchman is capable of. Bincaz now looks forward to the TrialGP of Belgium, round four of the series, next month.

In Trial2, Gianluca Tournour enjoyed a super consistent weekend of racing in Germany to claim a pair of 11th-place finishes and now lies ninth in the series standings. Jack Dance claimed 18th on day one before improving to 13th on day two.

Miquel Gelabert:  “For me it was a frustrating weekend despite my results being really consistent. I should have been on the podium on day one and it was a really intense battle for the top three. On day two I was a little off but still fought for fourth place. Two fifth-place finishes is really consistent and good for the championship. I feel great on the bike so for the next round the goal is to be back up there and battling again with the top guys.”

Benoit Bincaz:  “The GP of Germany didn’t quite go as expected for me. The first day wasn’t so good because I wasn’t feeling too comfy on the bike, but with the team we improved this for day two. I felt way more confident on the bike and I was able to ride better, cleaning section 11 which was quite tricky, so this shows I have the ability. It’s good to end the weekend with some positivity and now it’s on to Belgium next month.”

Results: TrialGP of Germany, day 1

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 29 marks
2. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 39
3. Matteo Grattarola (Beta) 44
5. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 47
10. Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS) 72

Trial2
1. Pablo Suarez (Montesa) 23 marks
2. Sondre Haga (Beta) 26
3. Arnau Farre (Sherco) 27
11. Gianluca Tournour (GASGAS) 41
14. Marco Mempor (GASGAS) 51
18. Jack Dance (GASGAS) 57

Results: TrialGP of Germany, day 2

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 15 marks
2. Matteo Grattarola (Beta) 25
3. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 25
5. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 44
7. Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS) 56

Trial2
1. Arnau Farre (Sherco) 8 marks
2. Sondre Haga (Beta) 20
3. Billy Green (Beta) 20
11. Gianluca Tournour (GASGAS) 46
13. Jack Dance (GASGAS) 50
27. Marco Mempor (GASGAS) 72

TrialGP Championship Standings (after round 3)

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 114 pts
2. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 91
3. Adam Raga (TRRS) 73
5. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 65
10. Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS) 40

Trial2
1. Pablo Suarez (Montesa) 98 pts
2. Sondre Haga (Beta) 98
3. Billy Green (Scorpa) 82
9. Gianluca Tournour (GASGAS) 38
13. Jack Dance (GASGAS) 28
19. Marco Mempor (GASGAS) 2

7 jul. 2022

GASGAS RELEASES NEW CASUAL FLASH COLLECTION

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GASGAS is all about celebrating good times on bikes, enjoying quality time with friends, and generally having fun, both on and off the track! That’s why we’ve released a limited run of new tees, and a cool cap, allowing all riders to freshen up their wardrobe and ensure everyone can proudly shout GET ON THE GAS!

• GASGAS releases new Casual Flash Collection
• Express your moto passion with GASGAS tees and cap
• All GASGAS casual clothing is available globally

With more and more riders joining the GASGAS family we’re working hard to provide an ever-growing line of casual wear. Starting with the super-cool TLD Team Collection that we launched back in April, we’re adding to the mix with three great quality tees and our Vamos Trucker Cap.

Keeping things subtle and stylish, but for the most part very, very red, our Vamos Tee is available in two colors – red (of course) and white! The Fast Tee is red only, with both styles available in XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL.

With all items available globally, check out the GASGAS Casual Flash Collection today at your nearest GASGAS dealer.

5 jul. 2022

PRIVATEER RACER GOES FROM SCOTTISH SIX DAYS TRIAL TO RED BULL ERZBERGRODEO!

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Knowing that there’s a serious crossover of skills between trial and hard enduro, GASGAS dreamed up the ultimate challenge to see just how close the two disciplines actually are. The plan? Take the top privateer finisher at the Scottish Six Days Trial – a brutally tough event in its own right – and give that rider the full GASGAS Factory Racing treatment in order to take on the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo! And that’s exactly what we did with British trial ace Tom Minta, who reached Carl’s Dinner and walked away with an incredible 28th place finish!

• GASGAS took top SSDT privateer to the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo
• British trial ace Tom Minta delivered a stunning result in Austria
• Watch Tom reflect on his amazing experience in this short video

History shows that successful trial riders make great hard enduro riders. That’s why our idea of taking the top privateer finisher at the SSDT to the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo was something we just had to do. And knowing how tough and technical the Scottish Six Days Trial is, it was the perfect event to find someone we thought would be capable of taking on the infamous Iron Giant.

With around six weeks between the SSDT finishing and the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo starting, there wasn’t a huge amount of time for our competition winner Tom to become fully acquainted with his new EC 300. But after a few phone calls and messages exchanged between the Brit and GASGAS Factory Racing’s hard enduro legend Taddy Blazusiak, the 23-year-old from Shrewsbury in England was quickly dialled in, up to speed, and ready to take on the toughest one-day hard enduro in the world.

So, was our experiment a success? Was Tom able to hold his own and battle his way around the world’s gnarliest dirt bike racetrack? With Tom successfully reaching Carl’s Dinner alongside some of the biggest names in the 2022 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, the answer to both those questions is undeniably… yes, he did!

Check out Tom’s Red Bull Erzbergrodeo story right here. 

Rene Esterbauer – GASGAS Head of Global Marketing:  “GASGAS is very much aware that trial riders make great hard enduro racers. And, as part of our ongoing commitment to trial sport, we wanted to have some fun and highlight this connection between trial and enduro. That’s why we gave one SSDT competitor the chance to jump straight in at the deep end and race the biggest hard enduro event of them all – Red Bull Erzbergrodeo! We knew it was a big ask to expect a top result from Tom as Erzberg is notoriously difficult, but the way Tom approached and prepared for the event, and the way he rode during the race, he really impressed us. It’s an amazing story and one that GASGAS is incredibly proud of. Congratulations, Tom!”

Tom Minta:   “I still can’t believe how amazing Erzberg was! Getting the chance to compete in such an amazing event, and as part of GASGAS Factory Racing, was an amazing experience and something I’ll never forget. I didn’t quite know what to expect going into the race, but my personal goal was to reach Carl’s Dinner and that’s exactly what I did! In the lead up I put so many hours in practising, I felt really good on the bike and ready for the challenge. The Iron Giant is so big. Photos and videos don’t do the size of the place justice. It’s massive! Without a doubt my trial background definitely helped me in all the technical sections and without that there’s no way I’d have gotten as far as I did. The whole experience was off the scale, the atmosphere was incredible, and I can’t wait for 2023 where my goal is to reach the finish line.”

3 jul. 2022

GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S ANDREA VERONA TAKES ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD

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Well, we’d say that was a pretty good weekend at the office for Andrea Verona! After two days of epic racing, the Italian charger heads home from Portugal sat firmly at the top of the EnduroGP championship standings having also claimed his fourth straight double class win in Enduro1. Getting round four of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship off to a winning start with a thrilling Super Test victory on Friday, Verona then found himself engaged in a battle for the top spot in EnduroGP on both days. Ultimately placing second overall on each day he also maintained his perfect season in E1 with two impressive day wins.

• Andrea moves to the top of the prestigious EnduroGP standings
• Four rounds down and eight day wins in Enduro1 for Verona
• GASGAS Factory Racing ace back in action in four weeks

There’s simply no denying that Andrea Verona just keeps on getting better and better this season. Fast off the line during Friday night’s Super Test, the Italian set a blistering pace to top the overall timesheets by a whopping three seconds, kicking off his participation in round four in fine style!

Verona carried his impressive speed over into the first full day of racing in Portugal as he then stormed to outright victory on Saturday’s opening special test. Going on to claim two further test wins while only dropping outside of the overall top three on two occasions, the 23-year-old claimed a hard fought second overall in EnduroGP, with his pace extending his Enduro1 winning streak to seven consecutive day wins.

Eager to maintain his impressive form on day two, Verona was quickly locked in a three-rider battle for the top spot in EnduroGP with Steve Holcombe and Nathan Watson. Frustratingly, a crash on the second Extreme Test ended his hopes of challenging for victory. However, his day-long consistency ensured he claimed another solid runner-up finish and he now heads to round five with a healthy 23-point lead in the EnduroGP championship. In Enduro1, Andrea continued his perfect season, and he now sits 28 points clear of his closest rival, Thomas Oldrati.

Back on top of EnduroGP and with his confidence at an all-time high, Andrea will return to FIM EnduroGP World Championship action at the EnduroGP of Slovakia on July 30-31.

Andrea Verona:  “It’s been another good round for me, two good days of racing and leaving with the lead in EnduroGP! The tests were really good here in Portugal and I enjoyed them a lot. I was happy with my riding, but I did make some mistakes on both days – one crash on Saturday and two on Sunday. But this is to be expected a little bit because we are all pushing so hard at the moment. Congratulations to Nathan Watson on his wins this week, he was riding really well. I have to say a huge thanks to my GASGAS team as without them it wouldn’t be possible to be leading both championships. There’s now a short break in the calendar, which we will enjoy and then it’s onto Slovakia later this month.”

Results – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 4, Day 1

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:00:37.33
2. Daniel Milner (Fantic) 1:01:02.96
3. Samuele Bernadini (Honda) 1:01:46.73

EnduroGP
1. Nathan Watson (Honda) 1:00:21.68
2. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:00:37.33
3. Daniel Milner (Fantic) 1:01:02.96

Results – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 4, Day 2

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 57:48.40
2. Samuele Bernadini (Honda) 58:41.11
3. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 58:43.63

EnduroGP
1. Nathan Watson (Honda) 57:27.68
2. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 57:48.40
3. Steve Holcombe (Beta) 57:53.55

Championship Standings – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, (after Round 4)

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 160 pts
2. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 132 pts
3. Matteo Cavallo (TM) 104 pts

EnduroGP
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 133 pts
2. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 110 pts
3. Nathan Watson (Honda) 107 pts

28 jun. 2022

BEHIND THE SCENES: WHAT IT TOOK – CREATING THE NEW GENERATION 2023 GASGAS TRIAL BIKES

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One united team. Endless research. Extensive testing. That, in a nutshell, was the process behind the creation of our soon to be unveiled 2023 trial bikes – the best performing trial bikes ever produced by GASGAS! In just a couple of weeks’ time our new generation of TXT RACING and TXT GP models will be launched and, in this video, we dive into the all-important development process that lead to these awesome new bikes. From the initial designs through to what’s soon to be revealed, this video provides a detailed insight into every step of the process.

• GASGAS shares insightful video on building new-generation trial bikes
• Key personnel explain their contribution to the project in detail
• Watch the full video over on our YouTube channel

Working collaboratively to understand where and why improvements needed to be made. Checking, monitoring, and analyzing all-important data. Understanding rider requests. Utilizing resources. Blending new design ideas with decades of hands-on trial experience. Taking proven concepts and managing real-world, hands-on outdoor testing in the toughest conditions. Design, build, test, repeat. Always taking key steps forward to improve all aspects of performance, rideability, and agility… There’s a lot that goes into developing a whole new generation of trial bikes!

With the clear objective of improving our trial bikes in order to deliver a better product, and in turn, helping trial sport grow, we needed to assemble the best team possible. And that’s precisely what we did. We’re not just talking about the GASGAS Factory Racing trial team riders, we’re talking about the super experienced and incredibly clever R&D guys in both Austria and at our trial headquarters in Terrassa, Spain.

This perfect alliance only became possible following the acquisition of GASGAS, just a few short years ago, by PIERER Mobility AG. Allowing for a faster evolution of trial bike development thanks to the extensive technical resources available, GASGAS continues to grow at a rapid rate. With a clear vision and tireless work ethic, it’s allowed us to build the best trial bikes ever produced by GASGAS, bikes we believe represent the next step for the trial industry.

Watch Behind The Scenes | GASGAS 2023 Trial now.

27 jun. 2022

DOUBLE PODIUM FOR RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING IN INDONESIA

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Thousands of miles away from their base, Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing just enjoyed even more podium success at the Grand Prix of Indonesia. The all-new circuit of Samota-Sumbawa hosted round twelve of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship in front of thousands of passionate fans, who enjoyed watching Jorge Prado and Simon Langenfelder claim podium finishes in their respective classes.

Jorge Prado continued his run of podium finishes and pushed his season tally up to nine, despite facing the challenges that come from racing on the other side of the world. '61' started the first moto in second place and shadowed the leader throughout, never dropping more than five seconds behind, before securing that runner-up spot at the checkered flag. Prado settled into second in the final moto, after claiming yet another holeshot, and held the position to the finish line for second overall at the Grand Prix of Indonesia. Another strong showing helped him move into second in the championship standings as well.

Jorge Prado:  "It was a good weekend. I felt a little bit better than I did in qualifying yesterday – it was a tough track. I got a good start in the second race, but Tim had better pace and passed me. We are going up and now have some time before the next race. I will try to get some rest, do some good training and step it up."

Simon Langenfelder was so impressive on his MC 250F yet again; he ripped around the track and showed some impressive pace in both stints. '516' made more progress than anyone else in moto one. A couple of impressive passes helped him move from sixth on lap one to third at the finish line. It was the second moto where he really shined; he chased down the race leader whilst posting the fastest lap times, made the pass stick and started sprinting away. Although a crash forced him to eventually settle for second, that was more than enough for second overall at the Grand Prix and his third podium of the season.

For Mattia Guadagnini, his first trip to Indonesia was a memorable one and another sign of his potential on the MC 450F. Guadagnini managed to make more progress than those around him in the first premier-class moto; he climbed from tenth on lap one to eighth at the finish on a track that was tricky to gain ground on. Guadagnini was in the thick of the battles again in the second moto – he showed top-five speed and was competitive on his MC 450F. '101' eventually took another eighth place and eighth overall on the day.

Simon Langenfelder:  "Today was quite good. I was third in the first moto and second in the second moto. I had the lead in the second moto, but had a small crash and threw it away. A podium is always nice and being second on the box is great! The bike was amazing. We will rest now and go again in two weeks."

Mattia Guadagnini:  "I finished eighth again! I did not feel that good today, to be honest, as I got a little bit sick. I think that the second moto was better than the first. I had more rhythm and the riding was better. I just survived a little bit though, because of my illness. Going 8-8 for eighth overall is not bad at all, but I think that I could have been closer to the front."

The Grand Prix of Czech Republic is the next stop on the FIM Motocross World Championship calendar. The Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing trio will head to the iconic circuit of Loket on July 17.

Results – 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round Twelve

MXGP – Overall
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 50pts
2. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 44pts
3. Ruben Fernandez (Honda) 38pts
8. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) 26pts MXGP – Moto One
1. Tim Gajser (Honda)
2. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)
3. Ruben Fernandez (Honda)
8. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) MXGP – Moto Two
1. Tim Gajser (Honda)
2. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)
3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)
8. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) MXGP – Standings
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 535pts
2. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 410pts
3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 405pts
18. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) 95pts MX2 – Overall
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 50pts
2. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 42pts
3. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha) 38pts MX2 – Moto One
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
3. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) MX2 – Moto Two
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)
2. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)
3. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha) MX2 – Standings
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 502pts
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 498pts
3. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 395pts

26 jun. 2022

ANDREA VERONA GIVES HOME CROWD SOMETHING TO SHOUT ABOUT WITH STUNNING DOUBLE E1 WIN IN ITALY!

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GASGAS Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona has dominated the Enduro1 class on both days of racing at a super-hot and dusty GP of Italy! Aiming to impress his legions of loyal fans, Andrea’s double E1 class victory certainly hit the spot, as did his impressive day two speed, which saw him narrowly miss out on securing the overall EnduroGP class victory by just 16 seconds. Now, with an extended Enduro1 championship lead and once again showing that he’s one of the top dogs in EnduroGP, Verona is already focused on returning to battle next weekend, at round four in Portugal.

• Another 1-1 result sees Andrea Verona remain undefeated in E1
• Italian ace advances to second in EnduroGP class after round three
• GASGAS Factory Racing return to action next weekend in Portugal

With an enthusiastic crowd on hand to witness the Friday night Super Test at the GP of Italy, and with Andrea determined to put on a show, the Italian ace did exactly that! Never giving less than 100% as always, the EC 250F racer stayed on the gas and between the tapes to complete the test less than half a second from the E1 class victory.

Winning all but one of the 12 special tests in the Enduro1 class on day one (Saturday) was a clear indicator of Verona’s form in Italy as he charged to his fifth straight day win in E1. That same speed carried over into the overall EnduroGP class where he placed an impressive third to maintain his perfect podium record in the combined division while well and truly underlining a successful opening day of racing.

Focused on improving his flow on day two, Andrea was eager to end his home GP on a high. Setting a blistering pace from the opening special test onwards, the 23-year-old enjoyed a near perfect run throughout the day to claim E1 victory and continue with his perfect season. Over in EnduroGP, Verona’s intentions were evident as he battled eventual winner, Wil Ruprecht, for the win and secured a strong runner-up finish. Andrea now lies second in the EnduroGP class standings.

As the dust settles in Italy, Andrea and GASGAS Factory Racing will now head west to Portugal for the fourth round of the 2022 FIM EnduroGP World Championship on July 1-2.

Andrea Verona:   “As always, my home GP was amazing, and it was incredible to see each test lined with fans cheering for me. It’s a shame that I couldn’t quite get the win in EnduroGP but I gave it everything I had. I won both days in E1, so I’m happy. On day one I was a little slow to get into it so for day two I really focused on my flow and it paid off. I ended up second, just 16 seconds from the win, so it was a big improvement. It’s now onto Portugal where the goal is to continue with my form from day two here and challenge for another victory in EnduroGP.”

Results – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 3, Day 1

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:11:55.98
2. Daniel Milner (Fantic) 1:12:29.22
3. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 1:12:44.54

EnduroGP
1. Josep Garcia (KTM) 1:10:24.16
2. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 1:10:42.11
3. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:11:55.98

Results – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 3, Day 2

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 57:06.87
2. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 58:00.75
3. Daniel Milner (Fantic) 58:00.80

EnduroGP
1. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 56:50.65
2. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 57:06.87
3. Nathan Watson (Honda) 57:19.15

Championship Standings – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, (after Round 3)

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 120 points
2. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 102 pts
3. Matteo Cavallo (TM) 78 pts

EnduroGP
1. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 105 points
2. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 99 pts
3. Josep Garcia (KTM) 87 pts

26 jun. 2022

GASGAS triples-up with podium treats at the 2022 Motul TT Assen

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The hallowed TT Circuit Assen was calling and GASGAS answered in incredible style by celebrating podiums across Moto3 and Moto2 - with Izan Guevara, Sergio García and Jake Dixon all spraying the champagne at Assen.

• Izan Guevara scores a stunning sixth consecutive podium by finishing 2nd while Sergio García salvages a difficult weekend in awesome style by racing from P18 through to 3rd place
• In Moto2 Jake Dixon scores an emphatic 3rd place finish - his second Grand Prix podium of the season. Albert Arenas crashes while in 4th place on lap 23
• The halfway point of 2022 sees GASGAS dominate Moto3 Rider, Team and Constructor standings ahead of the five-week summer break before racing resumes with the Monster Energy British Grand Prix on August 7th.

The final round of the first half of the 2022 season served up a classic motorcycle Grand Prix thriller, with a host of podiums and celebrations across Moto3 and Moto2 for GASGAS riders. Huge crowds in excess of 105,000 fans lined the 4.5km legendary venue on Sunday, which is categorised by wide, and fast corners which reward ultimate commitment. In short, it’s a true rider’s track where speed and flowing style are the key to locking in a podium place. Izan Guevara arrived in high spirits on the bounce of back-to-back wins and five consecutive podiums in Moto3 . The 17-year-old - who turns 18 on the 28th June - looked set for another epic performance, based on his blistering potential in qualifying where he placed P3. Sergio García, searched for grip amid the changeable conditions, and started P18. Off the lights there was no stopping Guevara, who blazed a trail and led a stunning race pace which was faster than the qualifying chrono. It was blink-and-you’ll-miss-it action throughout the 22 laps, where the decisive reshuffle only came in the last run. A final battle with rival Ayumu Sasaki, placed Izan in 2nd just 0.314 behind. Meanwhile, the drama unfolded in the pack further, as Sergio García put in another dramatic pushback which saw the 19-year-old retain his championship lead by three points. García had leapfrogged up to 9th by the first lap and lapped consistently to tag on to the back of the leading melee of six riders. In the closing stages García was perfectly poised to capitalize on crashes ahead of him, finishing 3rd just 0.078 behind his teammate Guevara, as well as 0.007 ahead of Tatsuki Suzuki. In Moto2 Jake Dixon and Albert Arenas lined up the perfect start to the Dutch weekender with a scorching 1-2 qualifying result. Saturday’s action had gone down to the wire between Dixon and Arenas, with Dixon’s best lap of 1m 36.736s giving the British rider his second ever Grand Prix pole position. Teammate Arenas, was a mere 0.011s behind in P2 and later joked to the media that his team mate had stolen his pole! Come race day, the GASGAS duo led off the lights; only being split initially by Alonso Lopez. Dixon held 2nd for the majority of the race, while battling hard with Ai Ogura, Augusto Fernandez and Marcel Schrotter, until the German rider crashed out. At the line Dixon blasted towards the checkered flag in 3rd, only 0.065 behind Ogura. Unfortunately, teammate Arenas, who after a particularly solid performance circulating between 3rd and 5th places - crashed out on Lap 23. Arenas lost grip while trying to pile the pressure on his teammate through turn nine on the penultimate lap. Nevertheless, Dixon’s excellent result - his second ever podium in Grand Prix racing - gives him 16 points and a bump up to 8th in the standings. GASGAS and the Grand Prix racing paddock now enjoy a well-deserved five-week summer break before racing resumes again with the Monster Energy British Grand Prix on the 7th August. #11 - Sergio García: “Today was a really difficult race - it was really fast - and the pace was really high. I was always on the limit to try to be in the first group. But I pushed really hard until the final corners. I'm happy to get a really good result in the end from this weekend. It’s a great way to finish the first half of the season, and to keep the lead in the championship.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “It was a great race for me - I pushed all the way. There was big pace in every single lap and overall I'm happy to get my sixth consecutive podium and points towards my championship challenge. I'm really happy for the team too - everyone worked very hard and it's a great way to finish here in Assen before the summer break!” #75 - Albert Arenas: “A good weekend where we can draw a lot of positives. I learned a lot again, especially from being with the leaders. Apart from the end result there was much we could take from this GP and certainly enough to stoke the motivation to train hard in the break we have coming up. Honestly, I’m really looking forward to more races.” #96 - Jake Dixon: “It was a really strange race at the beginning. The grip levels at the beginning of the race were worse than at the end; I had a lot more grip at the end of the race. I was trying to bide my time - I got beaten up towards the end a little - but managed to chase my way back. The team gave me a bike good enough to win today but circumstances weren't quite there. Still, it's another podium - another third - but my time is coming, and I'm feeling better and better each weekend. Even with a difficult weekend, we are still on the podium... and now a five week break!” Results - 2022 Moto3 World Championship, Round 11: 1. Ayumu Sasaki (Husqvarna) 22 Laps; 2. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) +0.314, 3. Sergio García (GASGAS) +0.392, Championship Standings - After Round 11: 1. Sergio García (GASGAS) 182pts ; 2. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 179pts, 3. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 115pts, Results - 2022 Moto2 World Championship, Round 11: 1. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) 24 Laps; 2. Ai Ogura (Kalex) +0.660, 3. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) +0.725 , DNF. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) +2 Laps, Championship Standings - After Round 11: 1. Celestino Vietti (Kalex) 146pts; 2. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) 146pts, 3. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 145pts, 8. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 76pts, 14. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 45pts,

20 jun. 2022

GASGAS INCREASES SUPPORT FOR 2022 FIM TRIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!

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It goes without saying that trial is a big deal to GASGAS. And that’s exactly why we’re collaborating with the FIM for 2022 and we’ve signed up to become an official partner of this year’s FIM Trial World Championship! Aside from competing with GASGAS Factory Racing’s official riders Miquel Gelabert and Benoit Bincaz, GASGAS wants to do all it can to support the TrialGP series, while also maximising trial visibility to the wider motorcycle audience!

• GASGAS becomes official partner of FIM Trial World Championship
• Further commitment to development and growth of trial sport
• Collaboration underlines GASGAS’ long-term commitment to trial

We’re as committed to the development and growth of trial sport today as the GASGAS founders were when they launched their first trial bikes back in 1985. Not taking long before success came their way in 1986, thanks largely to the advanced development of the bike’s brakes and suspension on those pioneering early trials bikes, GASGAS quickly established a reputation for innovation, expertise, and performance.

Fast-forward to today and innovation, expertise, and performance are still what GASGAS trial bikes are all about. Only they’re better than they’ve ever been! Joining the PIERER Mobility Group in late 2019, GASGAS is focused on using all the in-house R&D resources available to develop our bikes further. In addition, our ongoing commitment to Spain – the spiritual homeland of GASGAS – has seen us build a new production and R&D facility, as well as a GASGAS Factory Racing trial workshop, in Terrassa. The synergies between our two R&D facilities in Spain and Austria allows us to constantly improve our bikes. Put simply, we want more riders to have fun, enjoy trial, and access better bikes through the extensive GASGAS dealer network.

In addition to maximising TrialGP visibility together with the FIM, GASGAS is pushing hard to introduce trial to a wider motorcycle audience. At the recent Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, the GASGAS Extreme Trial Challenge introduced a new event to the iconic Austrian hard enduro competition, with more than 300 participants competing on GASGAS TXT RACING bikes in front of thousands of fans.

Rene Esterbauer – GASGAS Head of Global Marketing:   “Trial is the DNA of GASGAS and we want to do all we can to help it grow and get new riders involved in it. By partnering with the FIM Trial World Championship we will work together with the sport’s governing body to promote and increase awareness of trial, which is very important to us. From our first trial bike in 1985 to the first GASGAS TrialGP title in 1993, and on to today, trial is hugely important to GASGAS from a production bike point of view, motorsport perspective, and brand awareness.”

Fabio Muner – FIM Marketing & Digital Director:   “GASGAS is a successful and innovative manufacturer. Its reach extends far across the Atlantic and encompasses much more than purely off-road motorcycle sport. In recent years, GASGAS has expanded from its roots in trial and is now a contender on tarmac as well as on all the major motocross stages on the planet. To partner-up with such a forward-thinking company is ideal for the Hertz FIM Trial World Championship. Our goals are very much shared, and this deal will help take the series to the next level.”

GASGAS Trial World Champions
1993 TrialGP Jordi Tarres ESP
1994 TrialGP Jordi Tarres ESP
1995 TrialGP Jordi Tarres ESP
2004 Trial Indoor Adam Raga ESP
2005 TrialGP Adam Raga ESP
2005 Trial Indoor Adam Raga ESP
2006 Trial Indoor Adam Raga ESP
2006 TrialGP Adam Raga ESP
2012 TrialGP Women Laia Sanz ESP
2017 Trial-E Marc Colomer ESP
2018 Trial-E Loris Gubian FRA
2019 Trial-E Albert Cabestany ESP
2020 Trial-E Albert Cabestany ESP
2021 Trial125 Jack Dance GBR
2021 TrialGP Women Laia Sanz ESP

19 jun. 2022

GELABERT LEADS THE WAY FOR GASGAS AT TRIALGP ROUND TWO

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Backing up his solid performances at the opening round of the 2022 FIM Trial World Championship in Spain last weekend, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Miquel Gelabert has delivered the team’s best results at the TrialGP of Andorra, finishing a strong sixth on day one before posting an 11th place finish on day two. Ending the event on a positive note, the two-day competition proved to be a tough one for Gelabert’s team-mate Benoit Bincaz. The Frenchman placed 12th on day one before improving to ninth on day two.

• Miquel Gelabert goes 6/11 at TrialGP round two in Andorra
• Mix of steep and slippery sections make round two anything but easy!
• British maestro Jack Dance continues impressive Trial2 form

Serving up the kind of steep and spectacular sections that only the TrialGP of Andorra can, round two of the 2022 FIM Trial World Championship was anything but simple! With a mixture of challenging, lose climbs and slippery river sections, for both Miquel Gelabert and Benoit Bincaz it was an event full of mixed fortunes.

Although unable to get himself onto the podium, Gelabert challenged for the top three throughout day one but saw his final result hampered by some frustrating scores in the many river sections that dominated the closing sections of each lap. Despite being only one point behind fifth and just eight points from third, the Spaniard placed sixth for the day.

On the final day of competition Miquel’s hopes of bettering his day one result failed to materialize, placing eighth. With two rounds completed Miquel sits sixth in the TrialGP championship standings.

Despite generally not being able to perform at his best at round two, Benoit Bincaz wrapped up the TrialGP of Andorra with a positive second and final lap on day two. Dropping just 19 marks, the Frenchman massively improved on his opening-lap performance from day one. Finishing 12th on day one and inside the top 10 with ninth on day two, Bincaz sits tenth in the TrialGP championship standings.

Once again showing that a lack of Trial2 class experience is no reason not to challenge for the podium, Jack Dance enjoyed two positive days in Andorra. Finishing sixth and just four marks from the top three on day one, he then placed 11th, just 14 marks from the podium, on day two.

Miquel Gelabert:  “The GP of Andorra was pretty similar on both days for me. On Saturday I rode well during the first section, the dry sections, but in the wetter, slippery sections I didn’t ride so well. This was partly because of the time but also because I just found that I couldn’t ride like I needed to there. So, eventually I finished sixth on day one. It wasn’t the result I wanted, but it wasn’t too bad. I was super motivated to do better today on day two, but again I made a lot of mistakes in the river sections. There were eight sections there so it was hard for me to get to the podium. So, not the result I wanted today but we’ll keep working and be ready for the next round in Germany.”

Benoit Bincaz:  “It’s certainly not been the results I wanted as I know I can do much better, but I’m happy with the way the weekend ended. On day one my riding was just not good enough. I was not happy, but I was unable to make the changes I needed to make improvements. Thankfully, things were better for me on day two. On the second lap today, I lost 19 points compared to 50 points on the first lap on day one, so that was a big improvement. We’ll keep working and be ready for Germany.”

Results: TrialGP of Andorra, day 1

TrialGP
1. Adam Raga (TRRS) 39 marks
2. Toni Bou (Montesa) 48
3. Jeroni Fajardo (Sherco) 61
6. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 69
12. Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS) 92

Trial2
1. Billy Green (Scorpa) 8 marks
2. Sondre Haga (Beta) 13
3. Pablo Suarez (Montesa) 16
6. Jack Dance (GASGAS) 20
11. Gianluca Tournour (GASGAS) 28
21. Marco Mempor (GASGAS) 59

Results: TrialGP of Andorra, day 2

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 18 marks
2. Adam Raga (TRRS) 28
3. Jeroni Fajardo (Sherco) 30
8. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 46
9. Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS) 52

Trial2
1. Lorenzo Gandola (Beta) 2 marks
2. Sondre Haga (Beta) 4
3. Arnau Farre (Sherco) 7
11. Jack Dance (GASGAS) 14
12. Gianluca Tournour (GASGAS) 15
21. Marco Mempor (GASGAS) 30

TrialGP Championship Standings (after round 2)

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 74 pts
2. Adam Raga (TRRS) 63
3. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 59
6. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 43
10. Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS) 25

Trial2
1. Pablo Suarez (Montesa) 65 pts
2. Sondre Haga (Beta) 64
3. Billy Green (Scorpa) 57
9. Gianluca Tournour (GASGAS) 28
12. Jack Dance (GASGAS) 25

19 jun. 2022

MICHAEL WALKNER TAKES HEART-ON-SLEEVE SIXTH AT RED BULL ERZBERGRODEO

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What a ride! GASGAS Factory Racing’s Michael Walkner makes history at the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo to become the best-ever Austrian finisher at the Iron Giant with sixth. Putting in a simply heroic performance, Walkner rode his heart out at the third stop of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship in Austria.

• Michael finishes an incredible sixth at Red Bull Erzbergrodeo
• Walkner becomes the highest-ever placed Austrian in the race
• Alfredo Gomez impresses with a strong fifth-place finish

Michael Walkner:   “I’m so happy to get this result. It’s my home race and such an iconic one too. I gave it my all from the very start. I wanted to push hard to stay near the front as much as possible. To ride in second for so long was amazing, but at Carl’s Dinner I was running out of steam. I found a tiny bit of energy in the tank at the very end and got sixth.”

In what’s turning out to be a breakthrough year for rising hard enduro superstar Michael Walkner, the young Austrian left it all on track at the iconic Red Bull Erzbergrodeo to claim a brilliant sixth place.

Arriving at the legendary Iron Giant following a career-best sixth at round two in Serbia, the EC 300 mounted rider was eager to claim a memorable result at his home race. Hitting the ground running, Walkner blasted his way up the Iron Road Prologue qualification to qualify seventh fastest out of 1500 competitors. His impressive speed easily secured him a front row start for Sunday’s main race.

Wasting no time in making his mark, Walkner fought hard from the drop of the flag to battle his way into the top five on the early hillclimbs. Feeling confident, he jumped up to second during the demanding Machine section. Holding that position, he managed to close the gap to race leader and eventual winner Manuel Lettenbichler during Udo’s Playground.

However, the early intensity and hot weather began to take its toll on Michael during the Carl’s Dinner boulder garden and he slipped down to seventh. But, willed on by his home crowd during the closing stages, Michael made one last push to snatch sixth at the finish line.

For round three, Michael was joined by a returning Taddy Blazusiak. Although not quite up to full fitness, Taddy elected to only contest the prologue, where he placed 14th. He hopes to make a full return to racing for round four, Red Bull Abestone next month.

Ensuring a great day for GASGAS mounted riders, AG Racing 89’s Alfredo Gomez raced his way to fifth overall. The former Erzbergrodeo winner put in a solid ride in the punishing heat. A steady start saw the experienced veteran work his way forward from ninth to as high as fourth, before securing fifth at the checkered flag.

The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship continues with round four at Italy’s Red Bull Abestone on July 8-10.

Results - FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, Round 3 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo (Provisional)

1. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 2:58:51
2. Mario Roman (Sherco) 3:02:17
3. Trystan Hart (KTM) 3:11:53
5. Alfredo Gomez (GASGAS) 3:15:19
6. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 3:35:40

Championship Standings After Round 3 (Provisional)

1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 45pts
2. Mario Roman (Sherco) 43pts
3. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 40pts
6. Alfredo Gomez (GASGAS) 33pts
8. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 29pts…

19 jun. 2022

Winning masterclass from GASGAS Aspar in Germany

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Izan Guevara turned up the heat in the Moto3 championship title scrap with teammate Sergio Garcia, after scoring his fifth consecutive podium of the season, while in Moto2 Albert Arenas battled into the top six and Jake Dixon finished 11th.

• GASGAS Aspar headlines Moto3 with a podium double: Izan Guevara nails a scorching win while Sergio Garcia races to third
• GASGAS Aspar Moto2 squad’s Albert Arenas battles ahead to sixth while Jake Dixon nurses injury and finishes 11th
• GASGAS Aspar celebrates the season halfway marker with a dominant 1-2 standing in the Moto3 riders championship and a 47 point lead in the Constructors championship

Amidst the pressure cooker environment of scorching temperatures, championship challenges and a twisty and unforgiving Sachsenring circuit spectated by over 232k fans, the GASGAS Aspar Team delivered a sensational set of results across Moto3 and Moto2. Izan Guevara absolutely dominated a boiling 27 lap race from lights to flag, to score his fifth consecutive podium of the season, and add a fourth Grand Prix victory to his racing CV. Staying ice cool amidst the 49°C degree track temperatures and 34°C air temps, Izan had been on blistering form all weekend and left his rivals in the dust from the very second the lights snuffed out. The 17-year-old didn't put a wheel wrong around the quirky 3.671km Sachsenring circuit in East Germany, where he used his natural smooth and flowing style to overcome the difficult conditions to deliver the sixth GASGAS Aspar team win of the season - by an impressive 4.8 second margin. Teammate Sergio Garcia also showed true class and form, completing his weekend on the podium in third position after starting in P8. The 19-year-old Spanish ace - who is leading the championship standings - had dealt with rear grip problems while tussling with Dennis Foggia throughout the race. Nevertheless, Garcia kept his fighting spirit alive, and mounted a last-lap-final-corner challenge on Foggia; ultimately just finishing 0.111 seconds behind his rival. In Moto2 high drama was promised after Albert Arenas showed blistering form, clocking P2 in qualifying and then going one better to top the time sheets on Sunday morning warmup. The 25-year-old Spaniard has been showing exciting form over the past handful of Grand Prix and arrived in Germany determined to bounce back from his DNF at the last race caused by a technical issue. Arenas attacked hard from the race start; delighting fans in the grandstands with mid-corner drifts and high speed slides. An impressive feat given the technical nature of the Sachsenring - where blind apexes and undulations see riders racing 60% of the lap leaning over on the extreme left side of the tire. Ultimately Arenas fell victim to grip issues, and slipped back to 6th. The Spaniard however did collect ten points for his efforts, jumping up two positions in the championship. Meanwhile Jake Dixon put on a gutsy performance, nursing injury after a nasty highside crash during FP3 on Saturday. Despite the incident the GASGAS Aspar rider regrouped to qualify P4 in the afternoon shootout. Finishing 11th in the race after also encountering traction difficulties Dixon picked up a further five points in the championship, bumping up to 10th in the standings. At the season’s halfway mark, one race remains - the Motul TT Assen in the Netherlands - on the 26th June, before the traditional summer break. #11 - Sergio García: “For me until this morning it was actually one of the worst weekends of this season! But today I improved a little bit with the bike, and I pushed really hard during the race. But at the end of the race I didn't have enough grip in the rear tire. Third place round here is really positive for a bad weekend - and I will look to improve some things in Holland.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “It was an incredible race for me. Five consecutive podiums in the world championship is incredible, and now nearly the same points as Sergio! I had an incredible pace on my own. I just tried to keep pushing lap by lap - especially in a 27 lap race. Thank you to my team for all their hard work; in Assen we are going to push even more!” #75 - Albert Arenas: “A great weekend and I‘m very happy with our work done here at the Sachsenring. The race went quite well – top six – but it was hard and I suffered, especially with the tires. I learnt a lot. We’ll keep working towards Assen. We know about some of the difficulties we’ve had since Montmelo and if we keep pushing with the solution then we’ll be even further forward. It will be a short week, so we’ll get home, rest, train and hope for more in Holland and the second half of the season. Thanks to the guys for everything this weekend: we worked really well.” #96 - Jake Dixon: “I didn’t feel too bad on the bike but it was a major task for the race. For some reason I did not have the grip I had all weekend and had a strange vibration. I don’t normally go backwards but today that happened and I had to salvage what I could. I bullied the riders around me for that position and did the best I could do. Thanks to the team. We obviously want more.”   Results - 2022 Moto3 World Championship, Round 10: 1. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 27 Laps; 2. Dennis Foggia (Honda) +4.853, 3. Sergio García (GASGAS) +4.964,   Championship Standings - After Round 10: 1. Sergio García (GASGAS) 166pts ; 2. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 159pts, 3. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 115pts,   Results - 2022 Moto2 World Championship, Round 10: 1. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) 28 Laps; 2. Pedro Acosta (Kalex) +7.704, 3. Sam Lowes (Kalex) +7.844 6. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) +11.635, 11. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) +18.553,   Championship Standings - After Round 10: 1. Celestino Vietti (Kalex) 133pts; 2. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 125pts, 3. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) 121pts, 10. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 60pts, 13. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 45pts,

13 jun. 2022

JORGE PRADO TAKES THIRD OVERALL AT THE MXGP OF GERMANY

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The Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing squad just collected another trophy at the eleventh round of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, the Grand Prix of Germany, as Jorge Prado leapt up onto the box yet again. Prado raced to 7-3 scores for third overall in the premier class and made some progress in the series standings too.

• Jorge Prado takes eighth trophy of 2022 MXGP season.
• Mattia Guadagnini shows strong pace on his MC 450F.
• Simon Langenfelder rebounds with strong second moto.

Jorge Prado had a difficult start to the first moto but was chasing a position inside of the top three after a handful of laps. Unfortunately, an untimely fall pushed him into seventh at the chequered flag and left him hungry for redemption in moto two. Redemption was secured via a strong third-place finish in that stint. Prado was third in the overall classification as well, thanks to his 7-3 scores, so he took his eighth trophy of the season. The points that were secured helped him climb to third in the championship standings too! Jorge Prado:  "It was an okay weekend. I did not expect to be on the box after the first moto! I was struggling a little bit, but we made some steps in a good direction and that helped me in that second moto. We need to keep working though, especially on tracks like this. I am looking forward to the next event in Indonesia. I will do everything possible to go there at one hundred percent." One week on from a very hard fall in France, Mattia Guadagnini thrived at Teutschenthal and posted impressive results aboard his MC 450F. '101' was amazing in moto one; he mixed it up with the stars inside of the top five and eventually took sixth at the chequered flag. Unfortunately, any hopes that he had of repeating that success were dashed when he fell on the first lap of the second moto. Still, he progressed well to go from dead last to nineteenth. 6-19 scores put him in twelfth overall on the day. Simon Langenfelder had hoped for more at his home Grand Prix, but he did well to salvage a ninth after a crash late in moto one. Fortunately, the second moto was an improvement and gave his legion of fans a lot to cheer about. Langenfelder moved forward quite quickly after a mediocre start and engaged in an exciting battle for a position inside of the top three. Fourth was where he ultimately finished and that, when paired with his ninth from moto one, put him fifth in the overall classification.  Mattia Guadagnini:  "I was not feeling one hundred percent this weekend, of course, because of the crash last week. I was really, really happy with the first race. I got into a rhythm and made no mistakes. I had a really good start in the second race, around fifth or sixth, but crashed in the second corner. I am disappointed about that, because I think that I could have been in the top eight. We will start training again now and get back to where we left off before the crash." Simon Langenfelder:   "I had a good start in the first race, but I just did not have the speed or rhythm. I had a small crash too and was not riding like myself after that. I turned it up a couple of laps into the second race and went from sixth to fourth. I stayed there, tried my best and was riding really well. For me, I was on the limit. The track was not easy and the pace is so high in MX2 right now. I am happy with that fourth place in moto two." Results – 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round Eleven MXGP – Overall
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 47pts
2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 45pts
3. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 34pts
12. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) 17pts MXGP – Moto One
1. Tim Gajser (Honda)
2. Pauls Jonass (Husqvarna)
3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha)
6. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS)
7. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) MXGP – Moto Two
1. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha)
2. Tim Gajser (Honda)
3. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)
19. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) MXGP – Standings
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 485pts
2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 384pts
3. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 366pts
20. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) 69pts MX2 – Overall
1. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha) 45pts
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 44pts
3. Mikkel Haarup (Kawasaki) 38pts
5. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 30pts MX2 – Moto One
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
3. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha)
9. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) MX2 – Moto Two
1. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha)
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
3. Mikkel Haarup (Kawasaki)
4. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) MX2 – Standings
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 460pts
2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 452pts
3. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 353pts

12 jun. 2022

POSITIVE TRIALGP SEASON START FOR GASGAS FACTORY RACING

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Tough, technical, and super memorable! Showing exactly what he’s capable of on the new GASGAS prototype trial bike, Miquel Gelabert delivered the goods at the opening round of the 2022 FIM TrialGP World Championship to secure a solid third-place finish on day one. Gelabert again rode well on day two to place sixth, with team-mate Benoit Bincaz also making a positive start to the series with a pair of ninth-place results.

• Miquel Gelabert delivers GASGAS third-place TrialGP result on day one in Spain
• New prototype bike performs faultlessly throughout two-day TrialGP round one
• Reigning 125cc world champ Jack Dance finishing sixth in Trial2 on day two

For Gelabert, the TrialGP of Spain was certainly a positive one. Focused solely on regular podium results in 2022, the Spaniard did exactly that on day one by placing behind countrymen Jamie Busto and Toni Bou to earn a well-deserved third-place result first time out.

Completing the opening lap with a score of 22 marks dropped, Miquel was very much in the fight for the win. Frustratingly, a number of fives prevented him from battling for the top step of the podium. But with 23 marks lost on lap two for a total of 45 for the day, he opened his season with a solid third-place result.

Again riding incredibly well for most of day two, Miquel placed sixth, earning more valuable world championship points and ensuring the new GASGAS prototype enjoyed a super-positive first TrialGP outing of 2022.

Successfully completing the Spanish event despite a heavy fall in the opening section on day two, Gelabert’s team-mate Benoit Bincaz delivered two top-10 results. Completing day one with a total score of 64, the Frenchman finished ninth, just 19 marks behind third-placed Gelabert. Again placing ninth on day two, Bincaz again rode well despite being among the first riders onto all sections throughout the event.

Making his debut in the ultra-competitive Trial2 class, reigning 125cc world champion Jack Dance overcame a frustrating opening day to finish a strong sixth on day two, just six marks from a place on the podium.

Miquel Gelabert:   “I can say it’s been a very good weekend for me here at the first round of the TrialGP championship. Day one was very good, it was great to finish third and have such a positive start. Everything worked super well – I was riding well and everything I wanted to do in the sections I was able to do. A lot of hard work went into preparing for this championship, so to give the team, and the prototype bike a podium result, it was great. Again, on day two I was fighting for the same result. I could see I was able to get a podium result, but I made some mistakes, which put me in sixth. I wasn’t far from third, but I know I can do it, so I will push hard to get two top three results next weekend on Andorra.”

Benoit Bincaz:  “Overall, I can say that it was a positive weekend for the team, with Miquel finishing third on Saturday on the new prototype bike, it was great. Despite some mistakes on both days I was close to the top six. My goal was to be in the top five, so I know I can get the results I want. I had quite a good first lap on Saturday, not so far from the top guys, then I made some mistakes on the second lap. I had a big crash early on day two, so that was quite painful during all of the day. Despite that, overall I’m pleased and I’m looking forward to Andorra next weekend.”

Albert Cabestany, GASGAS Factory Racing Trial Team Manager:  “Overall, I am very, very happy with the team and the way the new prototype bike has performed. With a new bike you never truly know how it will be until you compete on it at the highest level. So, to come away from this opening GP with a podium result, it’s great. It was certainly a tough, tough weekend, so for Miquel to finish third on day one and again challenge for the top positions on day two, it was very encouraging. Also, Benoit, who started closer to the front of the trial and therefore he had less references in each section, improved throughout the trial. Also, Jack Dance in Trial2, he rode really well to finish sixth on day two. There are 16-17 riders in that class so for him to do so well first time out, it’s a super good result. We head to Andorra very happy with how the season has started.”

Results: TrialGP of Spain, day 1

TrialGP
1. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 29 marks
2. Toni Bou (Montesa) 35
3. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 45
9. Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS) 64

Trial2
1. Pablo Suarez (Montesa) 2 marks
2. Arnau Farre (Sherco) 7
3. Sondre Haga (Beta) 17
6. Gianluca Tournour (GASGAS) 22
16. Marco Mempor (GASGAS) 36
18. Jack Dance (GASGAS) 43

Results: TrialGP of Spain, day 2

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 10 marks
2. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 11
3. Adam Raga (TRRS) 32
6. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 50
9. Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS) 62

Trial2
1. Pablo Suaerz (Montesa) 17 marks
2. Jack Peace (Sherco) 17
3. Sondre Haga (Beta) 24
6. Jack Dance (GASGAS) 30
7. Gianluca Tournour (GASGAS) 30
16. Marco Mempor (GASGAS) 53

9 jun. 2022

GASGAS FACTORY RACING READY FOR TRIALGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP START

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Last but by no means least! With MXGP, EnduroGP, rally, US supercross and motocross, as well as Moto2 and Moto3 world championships all up-and-running, it’s finally time for our GASGAS Factory Racing trial stars to get down to business at the opening round of the FIM TrialGP World Championship, in L’Hospitalet de L’Infant, Spain. Competing in the ultra-competitive TrialGP class, Miquel Gelabert and team newcomer Benoit Bincaz lead the GASGAS charge.

• Miquel Gelabert and Benoit Bincaz lead GASGAS Factory Racing into TrialGP 2022
• Up-and-coming youngsters Jack Dance and Marco Mempor fired up for Trial2
• TrialGP 2022 starts this weekend in L’Hospitalet de L’Infant, Spain

For both Gelabert, who placed fifth in the final 2021 TrialGP championship standings, and Bincaz, who joins the team for 2022, the goal is simple – deliver regular top-five results and challenge for the podium at each of the series’ six stops. Competing on prototype GASGAS trial bikes, both riders have spent many weeks getting to grips with their new steeds, as well as putting in hours of off and on-bike training.

With a talented group of riders enlisted for 2022, GASGAS is well represented in TrialGP, TrialGP Women, Trial2, and Trial3. Putting significant focus on developing up-and-coming talent, GASGAS has strengthened its Trial2 efforts with reigning FIM Trial125 World Cup winner Jack Dance stepping up a class where he'll be joined by Austrian rider Marco Mempor.

In the TrialGP Women’s class American Madeleine Hoover returns to Europe once again and is focused on improving her overall championship ranking.

Underlining GASGAS’ commitment to trial sport and the 2022 FIM TrialGP World Championship, GASGAS has signed on as an official partner of the series. Set to work together with the sport’s governing body to promote and increase awareness of trial, GASGAS is thrilled to be supporting the sport that lies at the very heart of the company.

Miquel Gelabert:  “We have been able to do a good pre-season as we had quite some time since the last race of the Spanish championship. We have been focusing on training non-stop with the new bike. It has been quite an intense and good last month. In the FIM TrialGP World Championship I want to be in the podium constantly and try to fight for a top three finish in the final standings. It won't be an easy task, but we can make it happen. For this first round I want to feel good on the bike and try to finish as high as possible. I want to show what can be done with this new model. We have been working on the new bike during the last month. The bike is working well, I’m ready to start the TrialGP season.”

Benoit Bincaz:   “This season is a new challenge for me. I had an injury last season and I wasn´t able to fight for a top five. Being a GASGAS Factory Racing rider this season is great, something new for me with a new team, a new bike, and new goals for myself. I have been doing a strong pre-season training with a lot of riding in Spain and at home in France. I´m feeling strong both physically and on the bike. I´m ready for the season. I want to make a good impact in the TrialGP World Championship in 2022. I want to be inside the top five consistently, fight for some podiums and continue enjoying doing my job. I know I´m capable of those results. I have never ridden in L’Hospitalet de L’Infant, but I have seen some pictures and the area looks really nice. The GASGAS Factory Racing team´s headquarters are not far away, so we’ll have a lot of support at the race, I want to make everybody happy. We have been working a lot on the new bike, especially with Albert Cabestany. The bike has changed a lot compared to the old model. I feel really comfortable and confident when riding and I´m looking forward to showing what it´s capable of."

Albert Cabestany – GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager:  “It´s a year full of new things for us. We have a new bike and this really gives us the motivation to work extra hard and get good results. We´re going to this first competition full of motivation and with high expectations for 2022. Miquel did a good last season finishing fifth overall and being in the fight for a podium in many rounds. Benoit comes from an injury but he´s looking really strong and is very much at one with the bike. Obviously, we´re going into 2022 looking to get the result that a team like GASGAS Factory Racing deserves. There are many good riders in the championship and positions can change at any time, but we’re really focused on getting good results. The riders have been working on their fitness on their own but obviously at the same time they had to be doing some testing to get the bike to their liking. It hasn’t been a normal preseason with all the testing and development, plus some X-Trial and Spanish championship rounds, but the new bike is a clear step forward compared to the old model. We kept its strong points like the engine, who everyone that has tested it has said is really good, and for the rest of it we have been brainstorming to improve every part we thought could be better. Chassis and bodywork wise, we´ve made big improvements. We have worked a lot on the areas where the rider has contact with the bike. We have a really good weapon and everyone is eager to see it in action. It´s not developed to its full potential at the moment but it’s certainly getting there. We’re super happy to be starting the TrialGP season this weekend.”

7 jun. 2022

GO FOR A TEST RIDE WITH THE NEW GASGAS SM 700 OR ES 700!

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In another exciting first for GASGAS, we’re stoked to announce that we’re now offering test rides and kicking things off with our awesome SM 700 and ES 700! So, if you’re interested in taking one of our super-singles for a spin this summer, head on over to the GASGAS website and make it happen!

• Take a GASGAS SM 700 or ES 700 for a test ride
• Head to testride.gasgas.com to secure your place today

We’ve made it super easy for anyone to book a GASGAS test ride. No matter if it’s the awesome SM 700 or the all-terrain conquering ES 700 you’re wanting to try, simply head to testride.gasgas.com, find your nearest dealer with availability, select your timeslot, then rock up and GET ON THE GAS!

Spicing up the daily commute and bringing the GASGAS vibe to the streets, the SM 700 ticks all the boxes when it comes to delivering next-level Supermoto performance. Decked out with high-spec parts and delivering punchy power, this urban street shredder guarantees good times.

For those looking to mix up their riding and make tracks in the dirt, now’s the time to take the ES 700 out for a little adventure. Sharing most of the same quality components as it’s city street loving sibling, the ES 700 is complete with offroad wheels and tires that are ready for unlimited adventures.

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5 jun. 2022

JORGE PRADO RACES TO SECOND OVERALL AT THE MXGP OF FRANCE

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Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing just enjoyed even more podium success at the tenth stop of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, the Grand Prix of France, despite an extremely difficult circuit. Heavy rain turned the iconic circuit of Ernee into a deceivingly tricky layout, but Jorge Prado excelled and placed his MC 450F onto the podium for the seventh time this season.

• Prado clinches second at the Grand Prix of France.
• Jorge Prado takes two holeshots aboard MC 450F.
• Simon Langenfelder races to pole position in MX2.

Even a poor gate pick could not stop Jorge Prado from claiming the holeshot in moto one at the Grand Prix of France. '61' led for a lot of the race; it looked effortless as he picked his way around the technical circuit. Prado was eventually ranked in second position, just a few seconds behind the winner at the end, and put himself in a good spot entering the final moto. Third was his ranking in moto two, after yet another holeshot aboard his MC 450F, which left him in second overall at the Grand Prix of France. Prado is still fourth in the championship classification.  Jorge Prado:   "My starts were so good from the outside! I was riding quite okay and felt good in both motos. The last laps were not the best, but I need to work on that. I feel good though – I am very happy about that. I am happy to bounce back here, after last weekend, and finish in second position. I just need to keep rebuilding after my injury, then I will be back and ready to battle until the end of the motos." Simon Langenfelder started his weekend in an incredible fashion; he sprinted to pole on Saturday and took some valuable momentum into Sunday's motos. The power within his MC 250F helped him get on the gas and take the holeshot in MX2 moto one. '516' turned the brilliant start into his third moto podium in a row, as he eventually crossed the finish line in third place. Unfortunately, a poor start left him with a lot of work to do in the last moto. Langenfelder did well to go from the lower half of the top fifteen to fifth at the end though – he was ranked in fifth in the overall classification as well. Langenfelder is sat in third place in the standings. Simon Langenfelder:  "I was really happy with my riding today, even after such a bad start in that second moto. I was fifth overall and just two points away from the podium. If I could have just passed one more rider then I could have had a shot at the podium, but it was tough to pass out there. It was the same for everyone though. I took a good number of points again today. I am looking forward to my home race." Mattia Guadagnini was unable to compete, after crashing out of free practice on Saturday. Updates on his status for the upcoming races will be published when available. Everyone at GASGAS Factory Racing cannot wait to see him on his MC 450F again! The Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing team head to Germany now, where thousands of fans will be keen to meet Simon Langenfelder. The Grand Prix of Germany, round eleven of the Grand Prix series, will be run at Teutschenthal on June 11/12. Results – 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round Ten MXGP – Overall
1. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 47pts
2. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 42pts
3. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yamaha) 34pts  MXGP – Moto One
1. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha)
2. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)
3. Brent Van Doninck (Yamaha) MXGP – Moto Two
1. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yamaha)
2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha)
3. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) MXGP – Standings
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 438pts
2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 365pts
3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 339pts
4. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 332pts
20. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) 52pts MX2 – Overall
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 45pts
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 44pts
3. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha) 38pts
5. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 36pts  MX2 – Moto One
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
3. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)  MX2 – Moto Two
1. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha)
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
3. Tom Vialle (KTM)
5. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)  MX2 – Standings
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 427pts
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 416pts
3. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 323pts

5 jun. 2022

Guevara headlines GASGAS Catalan Masterclass

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The barometer rocketed up with every passing second at the 2022 Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya in Spain as it witnessed Izan Guevara scoop a dominant win in Moto3 for the Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team. Immediately after the Moto3 chase, Jake Dixon locked in 4th place and a decent points haul for the Inde GASGAS Aspar Team Moto2 Team.

• Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team’s Moto3 rider Izan Guevara races to perfection by taking his second win of the season, and fourth consecutive podium, while team-mate Sergio Garcia gets so close to the podium in 4th place. The duo are now 1-2 in the championship
• Inde GASGAS Aspar Team Moto2 rider Jake Dixon tallies an impressive points haul in Catalunya by finishing 4th, while teammate Albert Arenas unfortunately retires following a technical issue
• The Aspar team celebrates a historic 500th Grand Prix at the 2022 Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya

Both Aspar GASGAS Moto2 and Moto3 crews had many reasons to celebrate at the 2022 Catalan Grand Prix. Not only was it an historic 500th Grand Prix for the entire crew but the GASGAS teams came away with a win and a huge points haul across both classes. Locking in his fourth consecutive podium of the year Izan Guevara scorched ahead from his 3rd place grid slot, in what was a perfectly judged race. The 17-year-old made a lightning start, sliding into second position almost immediately. He was chased closely by teammate Garcia who had leapfrogged up the order from his P7 grid slot. The GASGAS duo circulated at the front for the entire 21 lap race; fighting off attacks from rivals Tatsuki Suzuki and 16 year old class debutant David Muñoz. At mid race distance (lap 11) there was very little to call between the leading group of riders, however on lap 15 Guevara lit the fuse and pulled out a 0.5 margin. This might not sound like a lot, but in the crucible of Moto3, tenths of a second can make the difference between podium and back of the pack. On the final lap, Guevara had pulled out a mighty 1.62 seconds to seal his second victory and fourth consecutive podium of the year. What’s more the 25 points earned from the win, propel Guevara up to 2nd in the championship. Meanwhile, teammate Sergio Garcia retains the top spot in the championship, having narrowly missed out on the podium by 0.056 of a second - finishing fourth. In a quick fire succession of action, Moto2 rolled out onto the 4.67km Barcelona Catalunya Circuit immediately after the Moto3 thriller. Inde GASGAS Aspar Team Moto2 rider Jake Dixon arrived in Barcelona in confident form, having finished 6th at the last Grand Prix in Mugello. The 26-year-old British rider qualified strongly into 4th and made his intentions clear off the lights, by blasting into the lead. In what turned out to be a relentless tussle between Dixon and rivals Celestino Vietti, Aaron Canet and Augusto Fernandez, Dixon was narrowly shuffled into fourth position at the final flag. Meanwhile teammate Albert Arenas had qualified into the top five with blistering pace, and spent the majority of the 22 lap race chasing down podium positions; circulating as high as 2nd place on lap 14. Unfortunately a technical problem ended his charge just three laps from the end. Nevertheless Dixon and Arenas hold station in the championship standings on 11th and 15th respectively. Next up is the Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland on the June 19th. #11 - Sergio García: “A tricky day because we didn’t quite get the set-up right. The bike worked well but we just missed the final touches to get it suited to my style. Anyway, I’m satisfied. I made a mistake on the last lap because I thought we had one more to go so I didn’t attack the riders ahead of me and finished 4th. We’ll keep working and get ready for Germany.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “A great race for me, really good for the championship and my fourth consecutive podium in the world championship. I’m happy for the team. My pace was incredible and I pushed to the last corner to make it happen.” #75 - Albert Arenas: “I’m still frustrated. Just two laps from the end and we had a problem. Overall, I guess I’m happy with how the weekend went because we were competitive for the podium and at the front of the pack. We worked well and had a good rhythm. We also found more things we know we can improve. All we can do now is think of the next race.” #96 - Jake Dixon: "It was annoying to be at the front the whole race and then to lose a podium on the last lap! Anyway, I gave it everything today. We know where we need to improve. We finished 0.6 from 1st and now we need to get our heads down for Sachsenring and do better and be stronger next time."   Results - 2022 Moto3 World Championship, Round 9: 1. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 21 Laps; 2. David Muñoz (KTM) +1.975, 3. Tatsuki Suzuki (Honda) +1.985, 4. Sergio García (GASGAS) +2.036,   Championship Standings - After Round 9: 1. Sergio García (GASGAS) 150pts ; 2. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 134pts, 3. Jaume Masia (KTM) 103pts,   Results - 2022 Moto2 World Championship, Round 9: 1. Celestino Vietti (Kalex) 22 Laps; 2. Aron Canet (Kalex) +0.081, 3. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) +0.522 4. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) +0.646, DNF. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 3 Laps,   Championship Standings - After Round 9: 1. Celestino Vietti (Kalex) 133pts; 2. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 117pts, 3. Aron Canet (Kalex) 109pts, 11. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 55pts, 15. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 35pts,

31 may. 2022

DISCOVER EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT THE GASGAS SM 700 AND ES 700

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Get completely up to speed with our awesome new super singles - the GASGAS SM 700 and GASGAS ES 700 – in this detailed but easy-to-digest video! Our product experts explain why we’ve entered the market and go on to dissect each bike, the technology and components used, and detail what makes them so amazing. Check it out.

• GASGAS releases detailed video on the SM 700 and ES 700!
• Get up to speed with our truly awesome super singles
• Big-bore bikes already available now at GASGAS dealerships

One thing’s for certain - there’s been a lot of hype around our new and exciting street legal machines since they were released last month! And so far, the feedback we’ve received has been off the charts. The bikes are already available to check out in GASGAS dealers, however we decided to create a video for those with curious minds and those that want even more detail as there’s a seriously big spec with these bikes. We guarantee that after watching this video, you’ll know the SM 700 and ES 700 inside out.

So sit back and watch our GASGAS experts dig a little deeper into the specific details of each bike and explain just what makes them so awesome.

Once you’re done watching, build your dream bike with our amazing configurator!

Find the SM 700 and ES 700 today at your local GASGAS dealership.

29 may. 2022

SIMON LANGENFELDER RETURNS TO MX2 PODIUM IN SPAIN

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Thousands of passionate Spanish fans travelled from far and wide to round nine of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship to get a glimpse of Jorge Prado in action on his MC 450F. Cameras were following '61' wherever he went within the Intu Xanadu – Arroyomolinos facility and he gave the fans a lot to cheer about, as did his Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing teammate in the MX2 division. Simon Langenfelder ripped to his second podium finish of the season!

• Simon Langenfelder returns to the MX2 podium.
• Jorge Prado takes two holeshots on his MC 450F.
• Mattia Guadagnini makes progress in MXGP class. 

Reminding pundits of his exciting potential, Simon Langenfelder jumped back onto the MX2 podium at the Grand Prix of Spain. Langenfelder achieved the result via some impressive charges from the lower half of the top ten – he went from sixth to second in moto one and set the fastest lap of the race along the way! '516' was equally as impressive in moto two; he moved forward to take third in the moto and second overall at the Grand Prix. Such an impressive showing helped him maintain third in the championship standings too. Simon Langenfelder:   "It was a really good round for me! I had a good jump out of the gate in the first race, but messed up the first two corners a little bit. I made some passes to finish second. I had a good start in the second race; I could not really get a rhythm, but still took third. I am really happy to be back on the podium and to be heading in such a good direction." The Grand Prix erupted as Prado took the holeshot in the first moto, although some very small errors during the opening laps caused him to drop down to third. '61' then spent the rest of the moto shadowing the riders ahead; he set some of the quickest times of the race whilst trying to slash the deficit. Third was where he was eventually ranked in the moto, which set him up for success entering the second stint. Prado took control of the early lead, thanks to another holeshot, in the second moto, but an uncharacteristic mistake pushed him back to eleventh at the checkered flag. 2-11 scores left him in fifth overall, just a couple of points from a podium finish. Fourth is still where he sits in the championship standings. Mattia Guadagnini continued to show some amazing potential in just his second competitive appearance on his MC 450F. Qualifying in fourth was a great boost for the flamboyant star. Unfortunately, a mediocre start stopped him from repeating that success in moto one. Starting in thirteenth, he eventually moved into eighth by the time that the checkered flag waved. The second moto was another incredible example of his potential; he raced inside of the top five and eventually claimed a career-best ranking of fifth for sixth overall at the Grand Prix of Spain. Jorge Prado:  "I was feeling very good on track this weekend and I had the speed to go for the win today. I was pulling away in that second moto and riding like I do in training – I was just riding comfortably. I lost the front though and had quite a big crash. It was a shame that I crashed; I could have made some good points today. We just need to focus on the next round now." Mattia Guadagnini:   "I am really, really happy about how things are going now. This event started really well for me. Finishing fourth in the qualifying race was really good motivation – it gave me some confidence. I think that I could have got a similar result in the second race, because I was feeling really good, but I did not want to make a mistake. Finishing top five in MXGP after just two races is really, really good. I am so happy about how I feel on my MC 450F." Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing will travel north to the hard-pack hillside of Ernee, France, now. The Grand Prix of France will act as round ten of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship. Results – 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round Nine MXGP – Overall 1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 50pts 2. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yamaha) 38pts 3. Brian Bogers (Husqvarna) 38pts 5. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 30pts 6. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) 29pts MXGP – Moto One 1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 3. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 8. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) MXGP – Moto Two 1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 2. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yamaha) 3. Brian Bogers (Husqvarna) 5. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) 11. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) MXGP – Standings 1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 404pts 2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 338pts 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 292pts 4. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 290pts 20. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) 52pts MX2 – Overall 1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 50pts 2. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 42pts 3. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 34pts MX2 – Moto One 1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 2. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 3. Stephen Rubini (Honda) MX2 – Moto Two 1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 3. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) MX2 – Standings 1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 382pts 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 372pts 3. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 287pts

29 may. 2022

GASGAS stars at the 2022 Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley with a win, podiums and points across Moto3™ and Moto2™

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Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team rider Sergio García extends his championship lead with a third win of the year while Izan Guevara takes a brilliant third consecutive podium. Inde GASGAS Aspar Moto2 racer Jake Dixon scores a solid top five finish with teammates Arenas and Pasini in 10th and 15th.

• Sergio García extends his series lead by securing a third win of the season. Izan Guevara blasts to 2nd in the race and the championship.
• Jake Dixon returns to form in Moto2 with a solid 6th position and 10 championship points, while teammate Albert Arenas battles into the top-10 after challenging Grand Prix.
• Mattia Pasini races to 15th in a blistering wildcard appearance for the Inde GASGAS Aspar Moto2 team.

Steeped with history and character, a visit to the fast and old-school style Mugello circuit in the foothills of Tuscany is always a special moment for any motorcycle racer. The legendary Grand Prix venue has been the scene of some titanic battles over the years, and happily the 2022 Italian Grand Prix was no different. While the weekend opened with scorching conditions, giving the Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team and Inde GASGAS Aspar Team riders ideal riding time in practice, Saturday and Sunday’s cooler temperatures brought an extra level of drama. Headwinds and changing 23°C degree track surface meant the riders would have to use every ounce of skills and strategy to deliver the goods after lapping a full race distance on the undulating 5.24 Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. By the chequered flag they had all delivered: a win, trophies, points and more. In Moto3, Sergio García scorched away from his second-row grid slot of 4th, to cut through an incredibly tight pack and take his third win and fifth podium of the year. 20 laps of tense racing saw the top-ten separated by mere tenths of a second. However, as now is almost becoming a trademark of García and fellow GASGAS racer Izan Guevara, it all went down in the closing lap, and final corners. A photo finish between García and Guevara was out for review at the line. Guevara - who started in P5 and had spent the majority of the race distance in contention for the podium - had actually slipstreamed his teammate to the line but an earlier track limits infringement meant he was demoted a place into 2nd. Despite the relative demotion, it is still an awesome result for Guevara - who now moves up to 2nd place in the championship, with four podiums - including a win - to his name in the season so far. In Moto2 Jake Dixon made a brave showing at Mugello after not finishing the last three races of the season. The British rider fought his way from a P9 qualifying slot up to 6th, just two tenths of a second behind rival Augusto Fernandez. What’s more the result gives Dixon a solid 10 points to his championship campaign, bumping him up a position from 12th to 11th. Elsewhere teammate Albert Arenas also rode a gritty race to finish inside the top 10. Arenas had initially qualified in 13th, and despite making a good start, tangled with riders in the opening lap. This dropped Arenas to the back of the pack. However a determined performance over the remaining 20 laps saw the Spaniard rush back into 10th place. For Mugello the Inde GASGAS Aspar team also welcomed Mattia Pasini. A veteran of the category with a previous two wins, four podiums, and eight pole positions. Pasini started from 5th and the 36 year old Italian finished 15th due to a solid performance. Next up is the Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya on the 5th June. #11 - Sergio García: “Yeah I’m really happy! For me, the last race here at Mugello last year was the most difficult - it’s really difficult to win here - so I’m very happy to get this result. I want to dedicate this race for my friend - for Hanno - and for all his family.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “I’m really happy for my third consecutive world championship podium. It gives us good points for the championship. I’m really happy for my team to get these two positions as well. In the last sector I hit track limits, so I got put back to second.  I’m really happy with my pace in the race - I will try to push at more at the next race in Barcelona.” #75 - Albert Arenas: “It was a really complicated start to the race with a mess into the first corner and then into the first chicane there was contact with other riders and I lost some positions. I was around 21st and could recover to make another top ten with a good rhythm. I’ll take that from today. I could make places and learn things. The team worked so well and we're making progress every session. We’re fast and have to profit from this. It’s my home GP next in a few days and we’ll be motivated again.” #96 - Jake Dixon: “It has been a difficult weekend, but overall the race was not so bad. I hadn’t finished the last three races so I was a bit nervous at the beginning here and I had to come back from a long way. Not bad, and something to build-on for Barcelona. I still need to improve on a few things but I had a good feeling at the Barcelona test and I knew Mugello would be tricky for me. I’m already looking forward to next week.”   Results - 2022 Moto3 World Championship, Round 8: 1. Sergio García (GASGAS) 20 Laps; 2. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 39:43.193 (1 place penalty), 3. Tatsuki Suzuki (Honda) +0.012   Championship Standings - After Round 8: 1. Sergio García (GASGAS) 137pts ; 2. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 109pts, 3. Jaume Masia (KTM) 95pts,   Results - 2022 Moto2 World Championship, Round 8: 1. Pedro Acosta (Kalex) 21 Laps; 2. Joe Roberts (Kalex) +4.051, 3. Ai Ogura (Kalex) +6.749, 6. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) +12.513, 10. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) +14.748, 15. Mattia Pasini (GASGAS / Kalex) +18.750   Championship Standings - After Round 8: 1. Celestino Vietti (Kalex) 108pts; 2. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 108pts, 3. Aron Canet (Kalex) 89pts, 11. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 42pts, 15. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 35pts, 30. Mattia Pasini (GASGAS / Kalex) 1pts

25 may. 2022

SEASON REVIEW: GASGAS FACTORY RACING CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL AMA SUPERCROSS CAMPAIGN

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The 2022 AMA Supercross Championship was a wild ride for the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team! Delivering an overall successful campaign in both the 450SX and 250SX divisions, we couldn’t be prouder of our guys Justin Barcia, Michael Mosiman, and Pierce Brown for fighting through a total of 17 demanding rounds from January to May. With plenty of action yet to look forward to, all three of our riders are eager to switch gears into the 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship this summer – the fun begins this Saturday with the Fox Raceway National in Pala, California!

• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing celebrates year two of Supercross racing in the U.S.
• Barcia highlighted the MC 450F with six impressive podiums in the premier class
• Mosiman and Brown each rounded the top-three in their respective 250SX championships

When it comes to having the heart and desire to come out on top, nobody does it better than Justin Barcia. Coming into our second season together, Barcia and the team were excited to build upon their previous success on the MC 450F and they did just that in 2022. Finishing only two points outside the top three in the 450SX Championship, it was a bittersweet end result for the New York native but he has plenty to celebrate with six podiums and five top-five finishes among a stacked field of premier class riders and his flame has only further ignited as he vies for his first, and the team’s first, outdoor title this summer.

Our 250 riders, Michael Mosiman and Pierce Brown, each delivered stand-out performances aboard the MC 250F, finishing inside the top-three in their respective divisions. It was a hard-fought year for Mosiman, but he was able to triumph with a Main Event victory in San Diego, along with four additional podium finishes, and he’s hungry for more this summer. For Brown, third overall in the championship was a career-best result for the young rider after scoring three podium finishes and two top-fives throughout the season. Like his teammate, Brown is ready to get on the gas for 12 full rounds of championship battles in the great outdoors!

23 may. 2022

WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS FROM GASGAS’ FIRST EVER INTERNATIONAL STREET BIKE MEDIA LAUNCH

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What a fun few days! Making sure we unveiled our all-new SM 700 and ES 700 street-legal bikes in the best way possible, we headed to Girona, Spain, and invited 40 members of the international media to come along and ride with us. It was a truly epic event, super-successful, and we filmed the whole thing! As you’ll see in this video, it’s safe to say that everyone had a great time as we introduced the vibrant and playful GASGAS attitude to the streets.

• Check out the highlights from our first ever international street bike launch
• Invited press enjoyed their time with the new SM 700 and ES 700 in Spain
• Sign-up to the GASGAS newsletter today as test ride spots open soon

Heading to Spain – our spiritual home – meant we were guaranteed two things – great weather and epic riding! Both of which allowed the press the exclusive opportunity to really see what these versatile machines could do in their natural environments. For the SM 700, it was all about exploring the mind-blowing coastal roads of the Costa Brava, as well as visiting the private circuit of Sete Gibernau who shared some cool tips with all of our guests on how to get around the track in true Supermoto style! Then later in the day, the ES 700 showed what it can do when its wheels hit the dirt with the afternoon session led by none other than offroad legend Laia Sanz. It was a whole lot of fun!

Our underlying mission was for everyone to lay a little rubber on the road, make tracks in the dirt, and leave with smiles on their faces. It’s safe to say it was mission accomplished! And you could be next. Fancy taking either the SM 700 or ES 700 for a test ride? Then you need to sign-up to the GASGAS newsletter and you’ll be first in line to receive an exclusive invite to book your place.

Check out the full spec of the SM 700 here, and the ES 700 here.

Find the SM 700 and ES 700 today at your local GASGAS dealership.

21 may. 2022

SPIRITED RIDE FROM MICHAEL WALKNER AT XROSS HARD ENDURO RALLY

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GASGAS Factory Racing’s Michael Walkner has earned a career-best FIM Hard Enduro World Championship stage FIM Hard Enduro World Championship stage result while also digging deep to finish sixth overall at the Xross Hard Enduro Rally. The young Austrian placed a brilliant second fastest on day one, along with claiming multiple top special stage times during the four day race in Serbia.

• Michael claims a career-best hard enduro runner-up result on day one
• Austrian fought hard for a strong sixth place overall finish in Serbia
• Next up it’s Michael’s home race, the iconic Red Bull Erzbergrodeo!

Michael Walkner:   “It’s been a good week for sure. Finishing second on day one was amazing. It’s my best result so far in hard enduro. I tried my best to keep that rhythm going but we had some tough sections, and I lost some time in crucial places. But knowing I can run this pace is a huge confidence boost and I’m excited for the next round at Erzbergrodeo. My home race, I can’t wait!”

Building, building, building! That’s exactly what Michael Walkner continues to do as the youngster progresses with his hard enduro career. Achieving his best stage result to date, the GASGAS Factory Racing rider carded a super second on day one of the Xross Hard Enduro Rally, proving he’s got the speed to mix it with the world’s best.

Following a composed ride in the short-and-sweet straight rhythm prologue, Walkner was hopeful of a better result once he began the first full day of racing in the Serbian mountains.

A late top-10 start position on day one saw Michael get underway in a determined mood. Quickly settling into the loose and rocky terrain on his GASGAS EC 300, he ended the opening special stage in sixth before jumping to second on the longer second special stage. Excelling, Walkner showed his true capabilities by winning the third and final three-hour long special stage to finish day one second fastest.

A little bit of bad luck hampered his progress on day two, coming home an eventual eighth on the day and still managing a top-three time on the second special stage. Although dropping to sixth in the overall classification, a top-four result was still on the table entering the final day.

Giving it everything he had, Walkner enjoyed a solid third day of racing, going on to secure sixth overall in the event. However, with plenty of promise shown and so, so much more experience gained, he now heads to his home round, Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, fired up for success.

The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship continues with round three at Red Bull Erzbergrodeo in Austria on June 16-19.

Results - FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, Round 2 Xross Hard Enduro Rally (Provisional)

1. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 11:10:04
2. Tedodo Kabakchiev (KTM) 11:20:07
3. Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna) 11:28:35
6. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 11:47:10

Championship Standings After Round 2 (Provisional)

1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 30pts
2. Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna) 30pts
3. Teodor Kabakchiev (KTM) 27pts
4. Wade Young (Sherco) 27pts
5. Alfredo Gomez (GASGAS) 21pts
6. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 20pts
7. Mario Roman (Sherco) 20pts
8. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 18pts…

19 may. 2022

FRESH NEW LOOK FOR GASGAS’ ELECTRIC BALANCE BIKES

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We’ve said it before, and we’re saying it again… start them young and keep it fun! And to ensure GASGAS plays its part in making sure the next generation of mini shredders get the best start in life we’re pleased to announce we’re rolling our exciting partnership with Stacyc™ into a second year and giving the GASGAS Replica electric balance bikes a fresh new look. Sticking with the same two proven and popular 12eDrive and 16eDrive models, the 2022 bikes come equipped with three power modes, adjustable seat heights, as well as a fresh new color scheme.

• GASGAS Electric balance bikes receive fresh new look for 2022
• Perfect for safely introducing young riders to two wheeled fun!
• All-action enjoyment guaranteed with a 60-minute run time

With both the 12eDrive and 16eDrive boasting super-fast recharging and 60-minute run times, ear-to-ear smiles are guaranteed! Easily customizable, each bike can be modified as youngsters grow, allowing them to discover their balance before developing essential riding skills, which ensure a safe start to life on two wheels. Beginning with our smallest bike, the GASGAS Replica 12eDrive is the perfect choice for little rippers making their first strides aboard two wheels. With an adjustable 13” seat height and 12” wheels, the 12eDrive is without doubt the best bike on which to safely learn the fundamentals of pushing off, coasting, and balance. For taller or more experienced kids looking to take things offroad, the GASGAS Replica 16eDrive features a higher-spec and a high-output brushless motor that offers a little more low-end power. Capable of handling rough terrain thanks to its 16” wheels and strong aluminum frame, this is where serious shredding really begins!  With each bike including a selection of number plate decals, all youngsters can style their 12eDrive or 16eDrive to proudly look like their GASGAS Factory Racing heroes! Supporters of supercross star Justin Barcia can run his signature #51 while extreme enduro fans can select Taddy Blazusiak’s iconic #111. We’ve also thrown in a #1 for all the aspiring future champions out there. We’re super-excited to continue offering GASGAS Replica electric balance bikes – the best and safest introduction to two wheeled fun. When youngsters have mastered whizzing around full throttle on electric balance bikes, the GASGAS MC-E 5 is the perfect next step for aspiring youngsters as they dive deeper into offroad riding. With an adjustable seat height and six selectable power modes, it’s the perfect bike to discover what motocross is all about! Check out the GASGAS Replica electric balance bikes here or head down to your local dealer to get your hands on one today! Availability may differ from country to country.

15 may. 2022

ANDREA VERONA BRINGS THE HEAT TO PORTUGAL AND MAINTAINS HIS IMPRESSIVE START TO THE ENDUROGP SEASON

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One week on from his incredible ride at the 2022 FIM EnduroGP World Championship season-opener, Andrea Verona has put in a champion’s performance at the GP of Portugal to place third overall in EnduroGP and maintain his E1 winning streak. Proving his performances in Spain were no fluke, Verona spent his entire weekend locked in a fierce battle for the top spot in EnduroGP and leaves Portugal third in the championship, just one point adrift of the series leader. It’s a different story in E1 though as the Italian once again secured victory on both days to maintain his perfect start to the season and extend his margin at the head of the championship standings!

• Andrea Verona continues his perfect season in Enduro1!
• Italian now locked in a three-way battle atop the EnduroGP standings
• GASGAS Factory Racing return to EnduroGP action in six weeks’ time

The GP of Portugal kicked off with the traditional Super Test on Friday night and once the racing had wrapped up under the floodlights, the times at the top of the timesheets couldn’t have been closer. With the top four separated by less than a second, Verona placed third overall and top E1 class racer, kicking off his weekend with a confidence-inspiring start.

Day one and once again Verona was at the sharp end of the results. The reigning E1 champ won seven of the 12 special tests to claim maximum points while in the hotly contested EnduroGP class he delivered a strong performance to secure third overall, just 46 seconds from the overall win after over one hour of racing. Picking up his pace throughout the second day of racing in Portugal, Andrea only dropped out of the top three on one of the special tests to secure his fourth straight day win in E1 and maintain his so far perfect season. The Italian’s improved speed spilled over into EnduroGP where he challenged eventual winner Wil Ruprecht all day for the top spot. Ultimately placing third, Verona now sits tied for second in the EnduroGP standings, just a single point behind the new leader.

Andrea and GASGAS Factory Racing will now enjoy a short break in the EnduroGP World Championship schedule following two highly successful back-to-back GPs. Round three takes place in Italy on June 25-26.

Andrea Verona:   “It’s been another great weekend of racing for me. Not quite as good as last weekend but to finish third in EnduroGP and win E1 again, it’s a great start to the season. On Saturday my riding wasn’t the best on some tests, but I was able to fix that for Sunday and I rode much better, so I’m really happy with my progression from day one to day two. Overall, I’m really happy with my weekend and up next is my home GP in Italy so I can’t wait for that one.”

Results – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 2, Day 1

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:09:01.08
2. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 1:10:13.00
3. Matteo Cavallo (TM) 1:10:58.09

EnduroGP
1. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 1:08:14.76
2. Josep Garcia (KTM) 1:08:18.41
3. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:09:01.08

Results – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 2, Day 2

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 57:18.66
2. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 58:13.88
3. Theophile Espinasse (Beta) 58:21.54

EnduroGP
1. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 56:54.39
2. Josep Garcia (KTM) 57:00.48
3. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 57:18.66

Championship Standings – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, (after Round 2)

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 80 points
2. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 68 pts
3. Matteo Cavallo (TM) 52 pts

EnduroGP
1. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 68 points
2. Josep Garcia (KTM) 67 pts
3. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 67 pts

15 may. 2022

Highs and lows of Le Mans as Guevara and Garcia star in Moto3™ while Dixon and Arenas battle it out in Moto2™

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Another incredible Moto3 weekend is in the books for Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team riders Izan Guevara and Sergio Garcia. While Guevara marked himself out as a true superstar of the future by taking his second consecutive podium, Sergio Garcia grabbed vital championship points to maintain his championship lead. Unfortunately Inde GASGAS Aspar Moto2 riders Jake Dixon and Albert Arenas crashed on lap 4 and lap 7 respectively.

• Gaviota GASGAS Moto3 Aspar Team rider Izan Guevara takes his second consecutive podium. Sergio Garcia maintains his championship lead finishing 7th, amidst a dramatic red flagged and restarted race
• Inde GASGAS Aspar Moto2 riders Jake Dixon and Albert Arenas tough their way through a challenging weekend, qualifying in P2 and P4, but ultimately fall and finish 21st and 19th respectively
• GASGAS maintains their position as the dominant force in the 2022 Moto3 Constructor standings with an impressive 23-point lead after just seven Grands Prix of the 2022 season.

The cradle of motorsport welcomed motorcycle Grand Prix racing for an incredible sold-out weekend of action. Over 220,000 fans squeezed into the venue to catch the on-track battles around the 4.2km Bugatti circuit. Mixed conditions greeted the Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team and the rest of the Moto3 field initially on Sunday morning meaning tyre and set up choices were crucial in order to stand a chance at the all-important podium positions. Fresh off the bounce of his success at Jerez, former JuniorGP™ World Champion Izan Guevara arrived in France determined to deliver again in similar style. And deliver he certainly did. Starting from P8 on the grid, Guevara raced off the start making up two positions in the first lap. However on lap two the rain started to fall in sector four - catching out multiple riders, including Guevara and team mate Sergio Garcia on turn 14. With the red flags deployed, Garcia and Guevara recovered to the pits, and thanks to an incredible job by the entire GASGAS team, both bikes were back on the grid 15 minutes later - showing no signs of their trips through the gravel trap. Off the restart the sun began to blaze, drying up the circuit entirely. Guevara and Garcia kept cool, calm and collected - making up positions steadily from their P8 and P7 gird slots. By mid-race the duo had established themselves in the top five, with Guevara in particular setting fastest laps on three separate occasions. On the final lap, Guevara excelled by finding a handful of pace in the final sector to leave Dennis Foggia in the dust, securing third place on the podium. Sergio Garcia meanwhile narrowly slipped to seventh, with just a 0.4 second gap between himself and sixth place. In Moto2 the Inde GASGAS Aspar Team duo of Jake Dixon and Albert Arenas faced another difficult learning weekend. The pairing had initially qualified well in P2 and P5, and with rival Sam Lowes withdrawing from the race due to injury, Arenas was promoted to P4 on the grid. Unfortunately it was simply not meant to be this weekend for Dixon and Arenas. On lap four Dixon entered turn 13 carrying too much speed and lost the front end. Jumping back onboard the damage to the bike was done though, and Dixon nursed his machine home to 21st. Meanwhile team mate Albert Arenas, came together with rival Alonso Lopez while jostling for position at turn seven on lap seven. Arenas recovered to finish the race and cross the line in 19th position. The action continues at round eight with the Grand Premio d’Italia Oakley at Mugello on May 29. #11 - Sergio García: “A complicated weekend but we managed to salvage something from the race. It wasn’t the position we wanted and we made some mistakes; a crash in the race, the red flag and then having to take a used tyre. All in difficult conditions so I’m happy with what we could do today.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “This was a crazy race here in Le Mans. I’m really happy to have my second consecutive podium position in the world championship. My feelings during the race were really good, especially because during qualifying yesterday the rear tyre wasn't working for me. But to get this result today is fantastic. I’m really happy for my team to get this third place. Now we are going to push for more in Mugello!” #75 - Albert Arenas: “It was a really fast race and we were doing well. I saw Alonso go in faster so I went to the inside and he just cut back and I don’t know whether he saw me or not. We touched and we were both down. This is a part of racing and a real shame because we worked well and could have fought for the podium today.” #96 - Jake Dixon: “Another difficult day. My mistake; I just entered the corner too fast. I’m not riding like I know and I’m making errors. Once I get back on, and the bike is all bent, I’m still able to make the pace like the leaders. I’m going to try so hard now between here and Mugello to feel less nervous on track and in those race situations. If I can work on my first part of the race then I can build-up towards the front again.”   Results - 2022 Moto3 World Championship, Round 7: 1. Jaume Masia (KTM) 14 Laps; 2. Ayumu Sasaki (Husqvarna) +0.150, 3. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) +0.220, 7. Sergio García (GASGAS) +2.007
  Championship Standings - After Round 7: 1. Sergio García (GASGAS) 112pts ; 2. Jaume Masia (KTM) 95pts, 3. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 95pts; 4. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 89pts   Results - 2022 Moto2 World Championship, Round 7: 1. Augusto Fernandez (Kalex) 25 Laps; 2. Aron Canet (Kalex) +3.746, 3. Somkiat Chantra (Kalex) +4.628, 19. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) +41’10.731, 21. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) +41’15.782   Championship Standings - After Round 7: 1. Celestino Vietti (Kalex) 108pts; 2. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 92pts, 3. Aron Canet (Kalex) 89pts, 12. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 32pts, 15. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 29pts

13 may. 2022

JORGE PRADO RETURNS TO RACING AT MXGP OF SARDEGNA

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Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing is ecstatic to reveal that Jorge Prado will jump back onto his MC 450F at this weekend's Grand Prix of Sardegna, after missing the last event with a shoulder injury that was sustained at the end of April. Prado rode earlier this week and confirmed that his shoulder is strong enough to leap into the sand of Riola Sardo for round eight of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship. Prado is going to join Mattia Guadagnini in the premier division; '101' will race the MC 450F for the first time. That means that there will be two GASGAS Factory Racing riders in the premier class for the first time this season! After missing last weekend's Grand Prix of Italy, Prado now sits fourth in the standings. Eleven points separate him from a top-three ranking heading into the Grand Prix of Sardegna. Jorge Prado:  "I am very excited to return to racing with Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing this weekend! I only missed one race, but it was far too long away from my MC 450F. I rode earlier this week and my shoulder felt strong enough to race, so we will head to Riola Sardo and try to take as many points as possible."

12 may. 2022

MATTIA GUADAGNINI ENTERS the MXGP CLASS WITH RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING

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Ready to get on the gas and face a new challenge, Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing's Mattia Guadagnini will jump onto the MC 450F for the remainder of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship. ·       Guadagnini enters the MXGP class for the first time. ·       Riola Sardo will mark his debut aboard his MC 450F. ·       The entire Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing team excited about his potential. After a few challenging first races in MX2, Mattia Guadagnini will race an MC 450F at the upcoming stops of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship. '101' has already tested his new steed and there is plenty of excitement in the air as the GASGAS squad head to the Grand Prix of Sardegna. Competing at just twenty years of age, Guadagnini will be able to absorb a lot of knowledge aboard the MC 450F and put that to good use in the future. It is such an exciting time for him to learn and grow in the very competitive MXGP division. Everyone at GASGAS Factory Racing is pleased to see him hit another milestone in his career. Mattia Guadagnini:  "I had great expectations for this season. I prepared very well with the team, but things in the races have gone wrong too many times. I have made mistakes and also had some bad luck! We are not yet halfway through the season, but realistically it is very difficult to achieve the goals that I had set for myself. I thought that it would be more logical to look forward and prepare for next season, especially as I have so many rounds to adapt to the MC 450F. I talked about it with De Carli and the team, and perhaps this change will be positive for everyone? I thank the team and management for this opportunity." Claudio De Carli:  "Between mistakes and unlucky episodes, Mattia is going through a difficult period. We all know his talent – he can return to doing very well and is still in the top ten in MX2. Mattia always works with great commitment and is a mature, determined, professional and very fast rider. We talked about it, for his interest, and among the various possibilities he himself decided to move to the MXGP category. This transition was planned for next season, but we are all convinced that it is a good solution to make the move immediately. In MXGP he will not have the worry about the results. There are thirteen rounds to race, in which he can become familiar with the 450 and thus prepare himself as best as possible for 2023." Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing will continue to be represented by Simon Langenfelder in the MX2 division. Langenfelder sits third in the championship standings and has one Grand Prix win to his name so far.

8 may. 2022

ANDREA VERONA WINS BIG AT SEASON OPENING ENDUROGP OF SPAIN

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Now that’s how you start a season! At the 2022 FIM EnduroGP World Championship opener in Spain, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona has dominated the Enduro1 class on both days, also throwing his hat into the ring as a serious contender for this year’s overall EnduroGP title after taking his maiden EGP class win on day one. Setting a blistering pace all weekend, Verona arguably delivered some of the best form of his career. Battling at the sharp end of the field throughout the event, the Italian leaves Spain on top of both the E1 and EnduroGP title chases, and full of confidence as he heads into round two in Portugal next weekend.

• Andrea Verona takes maiden EnduroGP day win in Spain!
• Italian’s E1 title defence begins with a maximum points haul
• GASGAS heads both EnduroGP and E1 championship standings

Fourth fastest overall at the end of Friday night’s Super Test, and top E1 class racer, Verona was on the gas throughout day one at the EnduroGP of Spain. In the overall EnduroGP class he only dropped outside of the top five on two of the day’s special tests. Andrea was near faultless in E1, winning all but one of the tests on his way to completing a truly impressive opening day of racing under the Spanish sun.

The defending Enduro1 World Champion overcame a technical opening test on day two and from the second special test onwards was back to his best. Challenging for another EnduroGP day win, he ultimately secured second overall, just 18 seconds from victory.

In Enduro1, the Italian was once again the man to beat. Topping seven special tests from nine to secure the E1 class win, Andrea kicked off his 2022 world championship season in the best way possible – earning maximum Enduro1 class points as well as securing the top spot in both the Enduro1 and EnduroGP championships heading into round two!

Andrea Verona:   “Overall it has been a really great weekend. It was amazing to take my first EnduroGP day win on Saturday. There are no words to describe it. I was so, so happy, and winning a day in EnduroGP was a personal goal of mine for this season. To tick that one off my to-do list so soon in the season is awesome. Today, the second day, was tough. It was really bumpy and it was challenging from the start. Despite a slow start I was soon in the battle again for the EnduroGP win, although I came up a little short. But I secured another win in E1 so to leave here on top of both championships is amazing. Now it’s onto Portugal, I can’t wait.”

Results – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 1, Day 1

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 59:24.16
2. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 1:00:13.39
3. Theo Espinasse (Beta) 1:00:47.54

EnduroGP
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 59:24.16
2. Steve Holcombe (Beta) 59:27.76
3. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 59:27.92

Results – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 1, Day 2

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 58:29.44
2. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 59:29.70
3. Matteo Cavallo (TM) 1:00:23.37

EnduroGP
1. Josep Garcia (KTM) 58:11.12
2. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 58:29.44
3. Brad Freeman (Beta) 58:33.58

Championship Standings – 2022 EnduroGP World Championship, (after Round 1)

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 40 points
2. Thomas Oldrati (Honda) 34 pts
3. Matteo Cavallo (TM) 24 pts

EnduroGP
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 37 points
2. Josep Garcia (KTM) 33 pts
3. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 28 pts

6 may. 2022

JORGE PRADO RULED OUT OF THIS WEEKEND'S GRAND PRIX OF ITALY

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Currently second in the MXGP World Championship standings, the Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing rider will miss round seven of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, the Grand Prix of Italy, following a practice crash last week.

• Dislocated shoulder put back into place without any further damage.
• Prado hopeful that he'll be able to race at the following MXGP round.
• Currently sits in second in the premier-class championship standings.

Jorge Prado sustained a dislocated shoulder in a small crash and, although his shoulder was repositioned without sustaining any further damage, a lack of strength has ruled him out of Maggiora. The injury is set to be re-evaluated in the days prior to Grand Prix of Sardegna, which will be run on May 15. Jorge Prado: "I crashed in practice last week. It was not a very big crash, but I dislocated my shoulder. A shoulder specialist put it back in as quickly as possible and I am thankful for that. I'm working very hard right now, just to make sure that I can get back as soon as possible. Hopefully I will be at Riola Sardo, as long as everything goes well. That would be a big achievement for me! It is a pity that I cannot ride this weekend – I am second in the championship and in the fight for the title. Maggiora is a track that I like as well! I hope that I can put my GASGAS back on track in Sardegna.” Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing will be represented by Mattia Guadagnini and Simon Langenfelder on home turf this weekend. On behalf of everyone at GASGAS Factory Racing, we wish Jorge a speedy recovery and can't wait to see him back in action on his MC 450F.

4 may. 2022

ANDREA VERONA FIRED-UP FOR 2022 ENDUROGP SEASON

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It’s nearly go time! And Andrea Verona is all-set to get on the gas this weekend when the 2022 FIM EnduroGP World Championship fires into action. Looking to both successfully defend his Enduro1 world title while also fighting for the coveted EnduroGP crown, the GASGAS Factory Racing star is ready to battle for victory in 2022, starting this weekend in Spain.

• Andrea Verona aims to win third consecutive E1 title in 2022
• GASGAS Factory Racing star ready to fight for the EnduroGP crown
• Italian remains on championship-winning GASGAS EC 250F in 2022

The GASGAS Factory Racing star has made optimum use of his off-season both in terms of training and developing his GASGAS EC 250F. Contesting the opening five rounds of the Italian Enduro Championship, Verona has shown impressive speed in the tough, varied conditions, securing an overall win first time out at round one. Feeling fit and fully motivated to attack this year’s Enduro GP championship, Verona knows exactly what it takes to fight for the world title.

The 2022 EnduroGP season kicks off with back-to-back opening rounds, which start in Spain this weekend – May 6-8 – followed by round two in Portugal on May 13-15. Keen to get his E1-class championship defense off to the perfect start, Andrea will be looking to secure strong results over the coming two weekends and stretch out an early advantage over his rivals.

EnduroGP action starts this coming weekend in Lalin, Spain (May 6) with the ever-popular Super Test, followed by two full days of racing between the tapes.

Andrea Verona:  “I’m really looking forward to getting back to EnduroGP action. It looks like it will be a tough but exciting season and I can’t wait to give it everything I have. The year so far has been good for me – physically I’m well, and in the races we’ve done so far, I’ve had some really good results, including wins in the Italian championship. We’ve made some small but effective changes to the bike over the winter, nothing huge, but they have definitely improved my speed. We worked closely with WP Suspension and I have an even better feeling on the bike now. My main goal for this season is of course to win the Enduro1 title again. It will be tough as always but I’m confident in myself, the bike, and my team. Secondly, I’d like to take some overall day-wins this year. I had a couple of second places last year and would like to go a little better in 2022. I came third overall in EnduroGP last year, so this year I want to do better. The class looks to be even more competitive than ever, but as always, I’ll do my best and keep fighting. Hopefully, with some good, consistent results, I should be able to fight for the title.”

Calendar - 2022 FIM EnduroGP World Championship
Round 1: 6-8 May - GP of Spain – Lalin
Round 2: 13-15 May - GP of Portugal - Peso da Regua – Armamar
Round 3: 24-26 June - GP of Italy - Carpineti
Round 4: 1-3 July - GP of Portugal - Coimbra – Souselas
Round 5: 29-31 July - GP of Slovakia - Gelnica
Round 6: 5-7 August - GP of Hungary - Zalaegerszeg
Round 7: 14-16 October - GP of Germany - Zschopau

1 may. 2022

Guevara, Garcia and GASGAS deliver the ultimate winning Spanish Moto3™ masterclass

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The perfect storm of Spanish speed, style and aggression saw Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Moto3 Team riders Izan Guevara and Sergio Garcia deliver a 1-2 finish with total domination at the 2022 Gran Premio Red Bull de España, while Autosolar GASGAS Aspar Moto2 Team riders Albert Arenas finishes ninth, and Jake Dixon retires.

• Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team rider Izan Guevara sweeps through to his first Moto3 home win with a dramatic 3rd-to-1st overtake on the final corner on the last lap
• Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team rider Sergio Garcia extends his lead in the Moto3 championship with a fast and impressive ride to second place at the 2022 Gran Premio Red Bull de España
• Guevara and Garcia go 1-2 on Sunday after taking 1-2 on the grid for qualification on Saturday: a weekend of superiority!
• Autosolar GASGAS Aspar Moto2 Team rider Albert Arenas finishes ninth, securing seven points, while Jake Dixon retires on lap nine

The mecca of Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix racing in Andalucia was calling this weekend; and the GASGAS riders answered in epic style. Opening the weekend’s proceedings with an absolute classic Spanish Grand Prix performance in Moto3, in front of the buzzing home crowds, the Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team rider duo of Izan Guevara and Sergio Garcia delivered nothing short of total domination under the bright southern Spanish sun. Placing first and second on the grid after a dramatic qualifying session, Guevara rode to the absolute limit setting a pole position securing-time of 1:45.880. The former Junior World Champion pushed his GASGAS RC 250 GP machine to the redline around the 4.4km Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, to be the only rider to break the sub 1:46 barrier on Saturday. Come race day the GASGAS duo made a perfect start and initially broke away from the chasing pack. However with the temperatures continually rising (25°C air / 40°C track) the pace increased, and the leading group bunched up. What followed was nothing short of 22 laps of total full gas edge-of-the-seat racing. Swapping positions at every corner, and on every lap, only one thing remained consistent; the GASGAS duo of Guevara and Garcia crossing the line in front. Try as they might, rivals Jaume Masià, Deniz Öncü and Xavi Artigas couldn't make moves stick for more than a few corners. On the final lap, Guevara rounded the penultimate turn in third, and then delivered a move worthy of Premier Class recognition; gunning around the outside of Masia, and his teammate Garcia, to take the win. Only Garcia had the momentum accelerating out of the final turn to tuck into the former JuniorGP world champion’s slipstream, and finish as runner-up. A superb points haul from the 1-2 finish, now sees GASGAS widen their lead in the Constructors’ championship; Garcia extend his advantage in the Riders’ championship; and Guevara leapfrogs up the tables into third position. In Moto2 the Autosolar GASGAS Aspar Team duo of Jake Dixon and Albert Arenas, battled through a tougher weekend, qualifying in 10th and 11th respectively. Following in the wheel tracks of the Moto3 showdown, both Dixon and Arenas pushed hard off the start, nosing into the top ten. Dixon in particular was 9th by lap two, and then by lap 8 had made up a further two positions into 7th place. Unfortunately a lap later, at turn 13, the 26 year old British rider was caught out by the grip levels and crashed while pushing to overtake Fermín Aldeguer. This left Albert Arenas to fly the flag solo. Arenas rode a stoic race in front of the home crowds, with the 25 year old rider from Girona pulling an impressive nine second gap from 10th placed Jorge Navarro, to bring his machine home in 9th. There are only two weeks to wait until the action continues with the Shark Grand Prix de France at Le Mans on the 15th May. #11 - Sergio García: “I’m really happy because today was a really crazy race and also difficult because of the tyre in the last laps. I was happy to fight until the last corner and it was difficult to get the braking done, when Izan was on the other side. I’m pleased for the championship points too, and it’s important to continue like this. This is for all the Spanish fans that came here and filled the stands!” #28 - Izan Guevara: “I’m really happy. An incredible weekend and I’m happy for my first win this year and the second of my career, also my race and the pace. It was just incredible. What a last corner; to overtake two riders there! Thanks to my team for all their work this weekend. My family and my sponsors.” #75 - Albert Arenas: “I think we can be satisfied, and it feels that every time we’re out there we are closer and closer. We know where we have to improve and we have to execute the plan. We’re taking some points home and after Portimão, and it was important to have a solid race here. It was a bit tricky at the beginning of the race but this was our maximum today. Looking ahead we’ll try to keep working on how we can be better.” #96 - Jake Dixon: “Not ideal. I made a mistake in qualifying which did not give us the best position on the grid but I started to come back through and reached P6 or P7 when unfortunately me and Fermin came together. He ‘left the door open’ so I went up the inside and then had to brake harder because he was closing the line and that closed the front and we both went out. Sorry to him and his team because I never want to take anyone out. So, again fast but no real result. We have a test next week and we’ll work hard to try and improve the little areas that we have but, overall, I feel good on the bike. Our luck just needs to change and it will be good.”   Results - 2022 Moto3 World Championship, Round 6: 1. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 22 Laps; 2. Sergio García (GASGAS) +0.061, 3. Jaume Masia (KTM) +0.208   Championship Standings - After Round 6: 1. Sergio García (GASGAS) 103pts ; 2. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 82 pts; 3. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 73pts     Results - 2022 Moto2 World Championship, Round 6: 1. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 23 Laps; 2. Aron Canet (Kalex) +2.509, 3. Tony Arbolino (Kalex) +3.669, 9. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) +18.980, DNF. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) Championship Standings - After Round 6: 1. Celestino Vietti (Kalex) 100pts; 2. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 81pts, 3. Tony Arbolino (Kalex) 70pts, 12. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 32pts, 13. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 29pts

1 may. 2022

TAKE PART IN THE LATEST GASGAS #TRIALCHALLENGE

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So far #TrialChallenge has mixed in well-known tricks with some difficult tasks and for the month of May, we’re back with something that everyone can try – the classic wheelie! Keep it controlled, nice and slow, and maybe throw in some style if you can for your chance to win a cool €300 GASGAS voucher. As always, entering couldn’t be easier. Film your efforts, then post the best one on your Instagram feed with #TrialChallenge in the caption as well as tagging two buddies. Easy right? Get poppin’ those wheelies and join in on the action this May.

• Get involved in #TrialChallenge number four
• The winner will receive a cool €300 GASGAS voucher!
• Check out last month’s winning #TrialChallenge entry here

Everyone loves to pop a wheelie while out riding so entering this month’s #TrialChallenge should be super-easy! The rules are pretty relaxed. All you need to do is cruise along on your back wheel, get it filmed and uploaded on Instagram, and then at the end of May we’ll go through all the entries and pick a winner. Our challenges aren’t all about how well you can ride a trial bike, or wheelie, they’re also set to encourage you to join in and compete online in a global battle each and every month!

If you need some expert tips on how to wheelie or to refine your skills further, check out this video on our YouTube channel where trial legend Albert Cabestany shares his knowledge on how to ride along on the back wheel in a controlled and stylish manner.

As always, the best entry will win a cool €300 voucher to spend on GASGAS Technical Accessories and Apparel. Not bad, hey! So, if you’re keen to take part in this challenge, these are the simple rules to follow…

1. Upload a video of you completing the challenge onto Instagram
2. Add #TrialChallenge in the caption
3. Tag two friends and let the global battle begin!

Stay tuned to our Instagram account as we’ll be sharing some of the best entries throughout the month to highlight a few of the contenders in the running for the €300 voucher. Who knows, it could be you!

Not sure if you’re ready for #TrialChallenge? Don’t worry, we have a complete ‘how-to’ trial riding video tutorial series that’s designed specifically to help riders develop and master essential trial riding skills.

Check out The GASGAS Trial Guides ‘how-to’ video tutorial series now, on the GASGAS website!

29 abr. 2022

DON’T MISS OUT ON ENTERING THE 2022 EUROPEAN JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES!

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The clock is ticking down – fast! In just over four weeks’ time, the start gate drops for the opening round of the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series in Spain. Registrations have been flooding in and there are only a handful of the 40 exclusive places remaining. So, if you know a mini shredder that races on a GASGAS MC-E 5, be quick, get them registered, and we’ll see you in Spain!

• 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series registrations almost full
• Cool GASGAS merchandise handed out to all MC-E 5 mounted riders
• Be quick, register today, and we’ll see you in sunny Spain!

It was a big hit last year and for 2022, the European Junior e-Motocross Series is going to be even bigger and better! Continuing to run alongside the MXGP World Championship, the series allows the littlest of racers to compete for glory on the biggest motocross stage in the world in front of a truly global audience. How cool is that?

Open to all kids aged 6-8 years old, as of January 1, 2022, the upcoming series has already attracted an international line-up of young hotshots eager to make their mark in the dirt. There’s certainly a bigger buzz around the second running of this series and we can’t wait to see the action unfold this summer.

With the series kicking off in late May at the MXGP of Spain, the remaining four rounds take place alongside three stops on the FIM Motocross World Championship calendar. After trips to France and Germany, the season ends with a bang – a two-day event at the MXGP of Czech Republic on July 16-17 where the series champion will be crowned!

The remaining spots for the European Junior e-Motocross Series will sell out fast, with the only requirement to secure a place on the start line being that competitors commit to a minimum of three rounds and race on a GASGAS MC-E 5 dirt bike, or equivalent-spec machine.

Every young shredder competing on a GASGAS MC-E 5 will receive a cool selection of GASGAS merchandise to really look the part in the pits. And for the champion? A trip for two to the FIM Motocross of Nations, this September, in the USA!

To secure one of the final places on the start line and to find out everything there is to know about the European Junior e-Motocross Series, head over to the official website - www.junioremotocross.com

Watch season highlights from the 2021 series 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

28 abr. 2022

GET ON THE GAS AT THE 2022 ISDE IN FRANCE!

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GASGAS is making plans for the 2022 ISDE in Le Puy en Valley, France! Once again offering our exclusive bike rental and race service packages to riders of all abilities from all nations, we want to ensure racers from around the world can enjoy the awesome, historic event, and GET ON THE GAS! on one of our 2023 model EC bikes.

• GASGAS bike rental and service packages available for 2022 ISDE
• Compete on a brand-new 2023 model EC 2-stroke or 4-stroke
• Race service package provides technical support and access to spare parts

We’re offering two incredible packages that are guaranteed to make any rider’s ISDE experience all the more enjoyable, and much more memorable! The first – our bike rental option – allows riders to rent one of our 2023 EC enduro models, which will then be fully prepped by our skilled technicians and ready to take on the grueling six-day event, before it’ll be taken to the paddock in Le Puy en Valley.

Things couldn’t be simpler. Select either a 2-stroke EC 250 or EC 300, or a 4-stroke EC 250F or EC 350F, and come and visit us in the paddock, sign a few papers, and take your bike. The price for renting one of our bikes for this year’s ISDE is €2,990.00 (excl. VAT) for 2-strokes & €3,290.00 (excl. VAT) for 4-strokes. The deadline for ordering your bike is June 30, 2022. With limited numbers available, you’d better be quick!

So, what does GASGAS bike rental include? Well, one GASGAS motorcycle (obviously) that we’ve fully prepared for racing at the 2022 ISDE. Transportation of that bike to the event in Le Puy en Valley, as well as motorcycle registration and insurance for the whole event.

If you’re an existing GASGAS owner and planning to race your own bike in France, we’re also offering an exclusive race service package. Providing you with direct access to the GASGAS Service Station at the beginning and end of each day, you’ll have everything at your disposal to ensure your bike maintains its exceptional performance throughout the race. Also, our team of experienced technicians will be on hand to provide you with set-up recommendations and technical advice throughout the event.

What’s included in the GASGAS Race Service package:

• Direct access to all GASGAS Service Stations
• Technical advice from our experienced technicians
• Technical assistance for the whole event in accordance with FIM rules
• Every tool needed for servicing your GASGAS
• MOTOREX lubricants and their full range of maintenance products
• Petrol for each day of racing
• Daily updates with the latest race information and set-up recommendations
• WP Suspension support to ensure perfect handling and rideability
• Storage space for your spare gloves, goggles, tires
• Service Points Emergency Assistance (spares, tools, liquids, petrol, drinks, snacks and fruit)
• Spare Parts Service (cost of spare parts not included)
• Catering (drinks, snacks and fruits)
• One freshly prepped and ready-to-use air filter per day (up to six air filters per rider)
• First bike service after pre-ride prior to technical control
• De-restriction of the bike if required

The price for the GASGAS Race Service during the 2022 Six Days is €1,490 Euro (excl. VAT). Sorry, but any unused fuel unfortunately won’t be reimbursed.

The GASGAS Six Days Race Service is available to any rider on GASGAS machinery and must be ordered before July 31, 2022.

Spaces are limited so to secure your place, please email isde-raceservice@gasgas.com!

26 abr. 2022

GET ON THE GAS WITH THE NEW GASGAS SM 700 AND ES 700!

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Say hello to the two new red-hot singles in town - the GASGAS SM 700 and the GASGAS ES 700! Introducing the playful and vibrant GASGAS character to the street, these high-performance siblings deliver a distinct, upright, and inviting approach to riding. With powerful single-cylinder motors, razor-sharp handling, and the latest rider aids, enjoying city streets and offroad adventures has never been so much fun!

• GASGAS hits the streets with SM 700 and ES 700!
• Confident and inviting offroad-inspired centered riding position
• GET ON THE GAS with playful, big-bore, single-cylinder bikes

Just like with our offroad bikes, the introduction of the GASGAS SM 700 and the GASGAS ES 700 is all about bringing something a little different to the party, bringing bikes that put a smile on people’s faces. With distinct, reliable, high-performance bikes that reflect our Spanish heritage and fun-loving personality, we welcome every kind of rider and encourage them to GET ON THE GAS!

Re-establishing ourselves as a leading force in offroad racing and riding during the last two years, in successfully introducing a complete offroad line-up we quickly went from being the new kids to picking up race wins and championship trophies. But it’s not just the offroad world we’re interested in. Just like we did in the dirt, we’re again looking to re-establish ourselves, and have some serious fun on the street!

GASGAS street bikes benefit from an agile, high-performance technical base. Designed to deliver the very best handling, and constructed at the lowest possible weight, the chromium-molybdenum steel trellis frame ensures razor-sharp cornering and straight-line stability. Further enhancing the riding experience of these super singles, a die-cast aluminum swingarm offers just the right amount of flex to transfer the unrestricted power to the ground, while a 13.5 liter fuel tank integrated into the polyamide subframe keeps the center of gravity as low as possible. For total control and stability when drifting into the corners, the latest Bosch ABS systems and a PASC slipper clutch balances the bike perfectly for precise turning.

The beating heart of these bikes is undoubtedly the motors! Producing a peak 74 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and pumping out serious torque numbers, you can ride these versatile bikes your own way. Beneath the fresh red livery, which aligns these street models perfectly with our EC and MC line-up, there’s plenty of hidden magic going on. State-of-the-art electronics always ensure precise throttle response with power on tap, while smooth shifting up and down the six-speed gearbox is assured thanks to the integrated quickshifter.

Complete with the latest EURO 5 compliant exhaust systems, advanced Ride Modes, and assembled with quality components throughout, the GASGAS SM 700 and ES 700 deliver pure riding pleasure, both on and off the road.

SM 700
Bringing single-cylinder fun to any daily commute, no matter where you’re headed the GASGAS SM 700 is a big-bore Supermoto that guarantees riders will always arrive with a smile on their face! With punchy power that’s perfect for lively urban street riding, the SM 700 delivers class-leading performance, dynamic on-road handling, advanced electronics, together with a vibrant GASGAS look. Getting from A to B has never been easier, more enjoyable, or more exhilarating!
CHECK OUT ALL THE TECHNICAL DETAILS HERE

ES 700
Delivering versatility to the max to ensure every ride is an enjoyable one, on the ES 700 all riders can explore remote trails, enjoy mixed-surface adventures, or simply add a little more fun to their daily commute. A playful, do-it-all dual-sport performer, the GASGAS ES 700 mixes high-quality, street-legal performance with proven offroad capabilities to proudly bring the playful and vibrant GASGAS attitude to the street. And with its 13.5 liter fuel tank, comfortable riding position, high-spec equipment, and proven 74hp single-cylinder motor, there’s nowhere the ES 700 won’t go. How far you take it is up to you!
CHECK OUT ALL THE TECHNICAL DETAILS HERE To ensure riders get the very best out of the SM 700 and ES 700, GASGAS has a complete range of Technical Accessories and Apparel. Making customization and personalization super easy, GASGAS has all the technical parts needed to ramp up the protection, dial in the style, and unlock even more big-bore performance. With the Supermoto Suit and Supermoto Gloves, riders can ride hard knowing they’re extremely well protected.

ALL-NEW GASGAS CONFIGURATOR!
Did you know you can build your dream GASGAS ES 700 or SM 700? Simply head over to our website, and using our clever configurator, add the parts and accessories you love to make the GASGAS ES 700 or SM 700 your own! Build it your way with the simple click of a few buttons. It’s super effective and incredibly easy to use, so what are you waiting for? Get started!

Availability of the new SM 700 and ES 700 will differ from country to country. These models will not be available in North America for 2022.

24 abr. 2022

Portuguese thrill ride serves up a victory and high drama in the Algarve

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Back to Europe and a visit to the simply epic Autodromo Internacional do Algarve for round five and the 2022 Grande Prémio Tissot de Portugal brought a Moto3 win (Sergio García) and dramatic race retirements in a Moto2 weather-struck rollercoaster.

• Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team rider Sergio Garcia scores a brilliant win and retakes the championship lead, while Izan Guevara finishes fifth
• Autosolar GASGAS Aspar Team riders Jake Dixon and Albert Arenas retiring from a restarted and weather-struck Moto2 race
• GASGAS lead the Constructors standings in Moto3 at the start of the European leg of the season

No MotoGP season would be complete without a thrill ride around the stunning Portimão circuit - better still for the GASGAS squad, it was the first race back on European soil after a grueling set of flyaway Grands Prix. Weather conditions dominated the weekend, with torrential rain and strong gusting winds affecting the Friday and Saturday practice and qualifying sessions. Yellow flags robbed many riders of vital track time, and it was only until Sunday that the clouds finally broke; giving the paddock their first dry running of the Grand Prix. Despite this, cooler temperatures sitting around 18°C meant the track remained very slippery - a daunting prospect around the fast and undulating 4.5km 15-turn venue. In Moto3, Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team rider Sergio Garcia seized the opportunity perfectly, despite a dramatic Q2 on Saturday where the 19 year old crashed three times in the final session and then managed to grab a 6th place grid slot. Teammate Izan Guevara pushed hard despite searching for traction and started the race in 9th. What followed was an edge of the seat 21 lap battle where the GASGAS duo of Garcia and Guevara leapfrogged up the field - leading in first and second at half race distance. A tight chasing pack featuring five other riders made it a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it affair, and it wasn't until crunch time in the closing laps that the result became clear. Fighting off rivals Jaume Masia and Ayumu Sasaki, Garcia used slipstream and strategy to full effect to take the win. Not only that but a 25 point haul means he also retakes the championship lead. Izan Guevara finished in a solid 5th position, just three tenths off the podium. The excellent result also sees GASGAS now lead the standings in the Constructor’s championship on 99 points. In a similar style to the US Grand Prix, the schedule was turned on its head again, with the Premier Class - MotoGP - going live directly after the Moto3 race. This meant that the Moto2 field was forced to wait and watch the skies cloud over and the temperature plummet into late afternoon. Autosolar GASGAS Aspar Team Jake Dixon and Albert Arenas started 3rd and 10th on the grid. Off the start, both riders made steady progress, battling up to 7th and 9th respectively by lap 8. With the skies darkening the inevitable happened, and the rain started to fall - catching out multiple riders at turn 2. With red flags deployed the race was stopped. Unfortunately Albert Arenas was one of the riders involved - and although unhurt, was unable to make it to the restart. A shortened seven-lap sprint was then called by race direction with Jake Dixon starting in pole position. Sadly Dixon crashed at turn 7 on cold tyres, ending his weekend. Next up is the Gran Premio Red Bull de España at Jerez on May 1. #11 - Sergio García: “It was an amazing race today - it was the first time that I began the last lap in first position, and then also finished in first position, which is something very tough to do in Moto3! Overall it was a really difficult race with the battles we had. The track was very slippery, but I pushed really hard to the end, and especially in the final corners. This victory is for all my family and all my team. I’m really really happy!” #28 - Izan Guevara: “I felt good in the race and I overtook as many riders as I could in the first laps to be with the leaders. I saw Öncü and his pace and worked to catch him and made it happen. Sergio moved ahead but five of us were pretty close and it went down to the last lap. My speed dipped a little bit towards the end. I noticed I had less traction and I think that stopped me being able to push harder when it counted. Anyway, we got some good points and Jerez is now very close.” #75 - Albert Arenas: “I don’t know what to say. It was crazy out there, and to make a race on slicks when it was raining each lap and to the point where it came down heavier and a big group of us crashed in corners 1, 2 and 3. It was really scary. I’m OK but disappointed. We worked well this weekend and we just have to think about Jerez now..” #96 - Jake Dixon: “It is a disappointing end to the weekend. I got a good start for the restart and my plan was to break away from the group because I knew I had the pace to do it. Unfortunately I crashed into Turn 7. I was too impatient with cold tyres. I want to apologise to the team because again I made an error and this is not helping me for the championship. I didn’t only throw away a win but also a podium too. We’ll try and regroup now for Jerez..”   Results - 2022 Moto3 World Championship, Round 5: 1. Sergio García (GASGAS) 21 Laps; 2. Jaume Masia (KTM) +0.069, 3. Ayumu Sasaki (Husqvarna) +0.110, 5. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 0.373, Championship Standings - After Round 5: 1. Sergio García (GASGAS) 83pts ; 2. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 82 pts; 3. Jaume Masia (KTM) 54pts, 6. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 48pts   Results - 2022 Moto2 World Championship, Round 5: 1. Joe Roberts (Kalex) 7 Laps; 2. Celestino Vietti (Kalex) +2.818, 3. Jorge Navarro (GASGAS) +2.991, DNF. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex), DNS. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) Championship Standings - After Round 5: 1. Celestino Vietti (Kalex) 90pts; 2. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 56pts, 3. Tony Arbolino (Kalex) 54pts, 10. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 32pts, 14. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 22pts,

15 abr. 2022

ALL-NEW GASGAS TROY LEE DESIGNS COLLECTION IS BIGGER AND BOLDER THAN EVER!

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Coming in hot with all-new bold styles and a super-clean set of premium riding gear, the new GASGAS Troy Lee Designs Collection continues to set the standard for race team replica clothing and apparel! With quality casual wear, a wild gearset, and the all-important accessories available now, it’s time to visit your local GASGAS dealer and deck yourself out with a fresh new look.

• All-new 2022 GASGAS TLD Collection
• Exciting casualwear, accessories, and riding gear available now
• Grab your favorites today from your local GASGAS dealership

Representing your favorite dirt bike brand gets even easier in 2022 with the GASGAS Troy Lee Designs Collection ensuring strong statements can be made both on and off the racetrack. Unquestionably loud, all lines boast the classic TLD look and are designed to combine practicality with quality. Above all, unrivalled style is guaranteed! For 2022 we went further and included a Functional gear – BAMBAM style! Loaded with the latest in riding gear technology, it combines wild styling with solid colors, with breathable fabrics that'll keep you cool in the heat of the toughest battles. See it in action this weekend as Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia rocks the new gear during AMA Supercross round 14 in Atlanta, Georgia. When you’re chilling in the pits, or expressing your passion for moto and GASGAS when hanging out with friends, there’re new casual wear styles for 2022. Mostly red (of course) with bold race team branding, it’s super easy to layer up or down with t-shirts for both men and women, a hoody, and a couple of jackets, all set to keep off the morning chill and fend off the elements And what’s a new collection without the all-important accessories to complete your new look? With two caps, a beanie, and a backpack rounding out the stylish range, now’s the time to get on the gas down to your local dealer to create your new look for 2022.
Check out the full GASGAS Troy Lee Designs Collection here.

13 abr. 2022

BENOIT BINCAZ FIFTH AT X-TRIAL BARCELONA

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Returning to form following two challenging rounds of X-Trial World Championship competition, Benoit Bincaz finished a strong fifth at the fourth round of the series - X-Trial of Barcelona - to match his top-five result at the opening event of the 2022 X-Trial series.

• Bincaz finishes fifth at X-Trial Barcelona
• Frenchman sits seventh in championship standings
• X-Trial now takes a six-month break ahead of final two rounds

Benoit Bincaz:  “Like at the opening round of the championship in Nice, it’s great to have made it through to the second round here in Barcelona, and to have been close to the podium, in fifth. After my positive start to the championship, it was frustrating that things did not go so well at the second and third rounds, which is what makes this result a positive one. I’m not totally happy with my riding because I did make some mistakes, but overall, I’m pleased and really enjoyed the event.”

The second rider to take to the floor for the event’s first round, Bincaz made a positive start with just two marks lost on the opening section. Dropping a further five marks on sections two, four, and five, and three marks on section three for a total score of 20, the Frenchman made the cut into the night’s all-important second round.

Again, the second rider into the five sections behind Norway’s Sondre Haga, Benoit, like all but one of his rivals, scored a five on the opening section. Delivering one of his best rides of the event in section two, Benoit matched the lowest score of all competitors with just two marks lost, before earning a five on a highly challenging section three. Riding well to claim three marks lost on the penultimate section four, with a five in the fifth and closing section, Bincaz claimed a total of 20 marks lost, placing him fifth, just seven marks from a place in the three-rider finals.

With the 2022 X-Trial World Championship now taking a six-month break ahead of the final two rounds in Andorra and France, Benoit Bincaz, Miguel Gelabert, and the GASGAS Factory Racing team will turn their attentions to preparations ahead of the opening TrialGP World Championship event, which is set to take place in Spain on June 10-12.

Albert Cabestany – GASGAS Factory Racing Trial Team Manager:   “Benoit’s result and performance has been a positive step forwards following two difficult weekends of X-Trial competition. He didn’t have the best of luck at the last two rounds, so to recover some confidence here has been important. Fifth here, like he was at the opening round, is positive. Of course, it could have been better, the podium was not too far away from him, but starting as the second rider into the sections on each lap wasn’t easy. Now we have two months before the start of the outdoor season. That gives the team plenty of time to practice. Benoit was second at the first outdoor trial championship event in France last weekend, so that was a good start. Together with Miguel Gelabert, all the team is looking forward to the start of the TrialGP World Championship.”

Results: X-Trial Barcelona 2022
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 12 - Final
2. Adam Raga (TRRS) 16 - Final
3. Matteo Grattarola (Beta) 24 - Final
5. Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS) 20 - Round 2

Championship Standings: X-Trial World Championship 2022 (after round four)
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 87 points
2. Adam Raga (TRRS) 57
3. Matteo Grattarola (Beta) 39
7. Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS) 16

10 abr. 2022

GASGAS battles to podiums and points at the COTA MotoGP™ Rodeo

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A true Texan rodeo tests all four GASGAS riders to the limit at the daunting Circuit of the Americas. After the dust settled from the 34°C heat, and 35mph winds; highlights included Shimoku GASGAS Aspar Team Moto2 rider Jake Dixon securing third place, while Izan Guevara fights back into the Moto3 points for Gaviota GASGAS Aspar

• Shimoku GASGAS Aspar Team Moto2 rider Jake Dixon nails a sensational first podium of his Grand Prix career
• Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team Moto3 riders grit their way through highs and lows
• Grand Prix racing returns to Europe after four grueling fly-away events

As the saying goes in the USA; “Race fans, are you ready?!” Jake Dixon certainly was. The Shimoku GASGAS Aspar Team Moto2 rider teased his blistering pace last time out in Argentina, and continued to turn up the heat with a stunning first podium of his Grand Prix racing career by taking third place at COTA. The 26-year-old British rider had been in threatening form all weekend, qualifying in sixth position and consistently leading the way around the 5.5km, 20-turn Circuit of the Americas. Not even 35mph wind gusts could throw Dixon off his form, as he rode a confident race which saw no less than 12 rival riders unable to reach the chequered flag. The emotional result and 16-point Texan point haul, propels Dixon up to seventh in the championship standings. Teammate Albert Arenas had shown excellent promise throughout the weekend also, having qualified in fifth. Unfortunately a tangle caused principally by rival Marcel Shrotter at turn one, on lap one, pushed Arenas down to 20th place. Working hard to recover, Arenas stayed cool in the 34°C heat to recover back to 11th place by the end of the 18 lap race, snatching five points along the way. In an unusual switch-up to the weekend’s schedule, the Moto3 field had to wait patiently until the premier class race had concluded. The nervous pause served only to motivate the Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team riders, not least current championship leader Sergio García. Having qualified in 14th, García stormed off the line, leapfrogging up the order to fifth in just five laps. Frustratingly on lap seven however, he was tagged from behind by rival Daniel Holgado at turn 17. The incident punted García off his GASGAS RC 250 GP machine, and forced the 19 year old to retire from the race two laps later. Meanwhile team-mate Izan Guevara was toughing through an equally eventful Grand Prix. Having been handed a particularly harsh penalty - meaning two ‘extra’ long lap corners - due to a slight movement before the lights went out at the start of the race. Guevara had it all to do from his 10th place grid slot. Running easily with enough pace to challenge for the podium, the 2020 Moto3 Junior World Champion took his penalties with style, and still managed to battle back to seventh, and secure nine championship points. Guevara now also sits in fourth place in the standings on 37 points. After a sapping schedule of fly-away races across the Middle-East, Asia and the Americas; Dixon, Arenas, García, and Guevara can enjoy a two week breather, before returning to action closer to home in Europe at the Grande Prémio Tissot de Portugal at Portimao on April 24. #11 - Sergio García: “I was turning inside, and on the good line, when a rider drew close behind and hit me on the side. I lost control of the front wheel, there was nothing I could do. It was a move that I really cannot understand. I’m frustrated and angry but this can also happen in racing. It wasn’t my fault and nothing I could have done. We’ll look for better results in Portugal.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “I don’t know what happened at the start but I think I had a small problem with my clutch anyway. Again, bad luck because my rhythm was strong enough to keep with the lead group. It was a shame because it has also hit us in terms of the championship. Two Long laps and I used pretty much all of my tires today. We’ll keep our heads up for the next race.” #75 - Albert Arenas: “We take five points home but I’m disappointed with the race. I could have done better if it hadn't been for that contact I had in the first corner, when I was pushed out by a rider behind me and was virtually last. We got back to 11th but I’m mad about it. We’ll keep positive for Portimao which is a track I like. Thanks to the team and congrats to them for the first podium of the season, we’re competitive and we’ll keep pushing for results like those.” #96 - Jake Dixon: “I know it’s third position but I’ve worked so hard for this - honestly man! All the hours, all the tough races. It has been a tough, tough, three years man; and finally I’m able to show my potential.  If I’m honest, from ten laps to go I just rolled out of it. I wasn't taking any risks, I knew I had eight seconds behind me. I was struggling a little bit - maybe I could have fought for second, but today wasn't the day. Today was to gain points - and I think people now know I’m here this year and can be a threat at every race!”   Results - 2022 Moto3 World Championship, Round 4: 1. Jaume Masia (KTM) 17 Laps; 2. Dennis Foggia (Honda) +0.172, 3. Andrea Migno (Honda) +0.394, 7. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 2.887, DNF. Sergio García (GASGAS) Championship Standings - After Round 4: 1. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 74pts; 2. Sergio García (GASGAS) 58 pts; 3. Andrea Migno (Honda) 41pts, 4. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 37pts   Results - 2022 Moto2 World Championship, Round 4: 1. Toni Arbolino (Kalex) 18 Laps; 2. Ai Ogura (Kalex) +3.439, 3. Jake Dixon (GASGAS Kalex) +4.787, 11. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) +33.475, Championship Standings - After Round 4: 1. Celestino Vietti (Kalex) 70pts; 2. Ai Ogura (Kalex) 56pts, 3. Tony Arbolino (Kalex) 54pts, 7. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 32pts, 12. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 22pts,

7 abr. 2022

MICHAEL WALKNER CLAIMS EIGHTH AT MINUS 400

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There were mixed feelings for GASGAS Factory Racing’s supported rider Michael Walkner as he claimed eighth overall at round one of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship – the Minus 400. On one hand, the young Austrian showed some of the best form of his career to mix it with the more established hard enduro regulars in the scorching Israeli heat. On the other, a missed section of the track resulted in a penalty that dropped the EC 300 rider down the final rankings.

• Walkner shows impressive pace at Minus 400
• Austrian racer overcomes the tough, hot, Israeli conditions
• 2023 model EC 300 performs flawlessly throughout the event

Michael Walkner:  “I had so many emotions during and after the race today. Sure, it was a super-tough event, and the heat was intense throughout all three days. I made a good start today and slowly passed a few guys ahead of me and was soon riding with Graham (Jarvis) and Alfredo (Gomez). We’d all take it in turns to lead, and it felt great that I was able to keep pace with these two. After the service point, there was a really steep uphill, and going up there I was in sixth and looking to move into the top five. I felt like I was riding the best race of my life! Unfortunately when I reached the finish, the organizers told me I had missed a small loop of the track and in the end that meant I dropped down to eighth. I was so disappointed, but it could have been worse. I’m looking forward to Serbia now in a few weeks’ time because I know I really have the speed to challenge for the podium now.”

It was hot in Israel – really hot! Covering three days of racing in the Dead Sea region, Minus 400 – a new event to the FIM Hard Enduro calendar – delivered a real challenge to all. As well as 40-degree-plus temperatures, the nature of the terrain in Israel made for some tough, exhausting racing. Despite the conditions being quite different to those seen at his home in Austria, Michael Walkner excelled in the desert and produced some excellent results throughout the event to ultimately claim eighth overall after his mixed Main Event.

Claiming ninth place on Tuesday’s Leonardo Urban SuperEnduro, Walkner went one better on the shortened Yochananof Desert Prologue on day two, where the final results decided the start order for Thursday’s Main Event. A strong start saw Michael sitting well inside the top 10, as he fought his way up through the pack, and by the midway service area, the GASGAS EC 300 rider was pushing on and threatening the top five. With the course becoming more technically demanding, Walkner dug deep and continued to move up through the ranks, making light work of the steep, rocky climbs. Arriving at the finish however, Michael’s celebrations were soon dashed when it was announced he had accidently missed a small section of the course. The resultant penalty dropped the 24-year-old down to eighth. Despite the setback, Michael is looking forward to carrying his speed into round two of the series, the Xross Hard Enduro Rally in Serbia, held from May 18-21.

Top GASGAS rider at the Minus 400 was the experienced Alfredo Gomez, riding competitively for his own team for the first time. Alfredo took his EC 300 to a highly commendable fourth-place finish after showing strong results throughout the three-day event.

Results – Minus 400, 2022
1. Mario Roman (Sherco) 3:48:24
2. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 3:55:37
3. Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna) 3:58:00
4. Alfredo Gomez (GASGAS) 4:03:08
7. Dominik Olszowy (GASGAS) 3:11:58 +2 CP
8. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 3:15:42 +2 CP

Provisional standings – 2022 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship (after 1 of 8 rounds)
1. Mario Roman (Sherco) 20 points
2. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 17 pts
3. Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna) 15 pts
4. Alfredo Gomez (GASGAS) 13 pts
7. Dominik Olszowy (GASGAS) 9 pts
8. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 8 pts

6 abr. 2022

GASGAS LAUNCH 2023 ENDURO LINE-UP

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Hitting the trails? Hitting the special tests? Hitting that extreme loop that you and your riding buddies have been trying to master for weeks? GASGAS knows that enduro is many different things to many different people, which is why we continue to offer vibrant and inviting bikes that are ideally suited to riders of all ages and abilities. Built using our years of enduro, and trial, technical know-how, and all featuring the latest technology, distinctive styling, and available in both 2-stroke and 4-stroke options, we’ve ramped up the red to ensure no-nonsense enduro riding and well-proven performance looks a whole lot louder for 2023!

• 2023 GASGAS EC enduro models available now
• Proven performance with a fresh new look!
• Vibrant and proven four-bike enduro line-up

Ensuring that both 2-stroke and 4-stroke lovers have exactly what they need, for 2023 GASGAS is again offering a four-bike enduro line-up. All EURO 5 homologated for super clean running and serious performance, thanks to the simple yet clever EFI systems used, no matter the conditions or the weather all bikes fire into life with the simple press of a button and run as sweet as a sweet thing all day, every day. Best of all, with our 2-strokes there’s no need for pre-mixing fuel either – just gas and go!

For 2023 we’re ramping up the red! Brighter, more vibrant, and ensuring all bikes look just a little louder and sharper, our technicians have taken the functional and comfortable bodywork and gone big on our favourite colour, cranking up the visual impact for a truly great new look.

No matter if it’s an EC 250, EC 300, EC 250F, or the EC 350F, all GASGAS enduro bikes are available globally. They’re also all designed to deliver maximum enjoyment, reliability, and durability. Ensuring our bikes stand out from the competition, and stand up to the toughest terrains out there, we’re sticking to our rear linkage system. All about progression, comfort, and ensuring maximum levels of traction, together with the WP XACT suspension it is perfectly set to soak up even the roughest tracks and trails for the very best bike handling.

To get the most from of our exciting line-up of enduro bikes, we also offer a full range of GASGAS Technical Accessories and Apparel. For those looking to protect, improve and customize their woods machines, our extensive catalogue of Technical Accessories includes just about everything needed, from wheels to exhaust systems, triple clamps to hand guards. Our collection of riding apparel delivers protection, comfort, and style, and features clothing designed specifically for enduro, and cross-country riding and racing with head-to-toe solutions for all riders!

Discover all four bikes in detail here.

3 abr. 2022

Wins and drama at the return of the MotoGP™ Argentina Tango!

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Grand Prix rolls back into Argentina as Sergio Garcia scores a dominant win in Moto3™ while Jake Dixon and Albert Arenas race into the top 10 in Moto2™

• Solunion GASGAS Aspar Team’s Sergio Garcia dominates Moto3 with a commanding win, and now leads the championship by 58 points. Team-mate Izan Guevara was also in the running for victory.
• Inde GASGAS Aspar Team’s Jake Dixon hits reset in perfect style securing 5th place and 11 points, while Albert Arenas races to 8th in Moto2.
• GASGAS continues its impressive 2022 campaign, placing 1st and 6th in Moto3 and Moto2 respectively after three Grand Prix.

Amid the chaos of missing cargo flights, and shortened track-schedules, all four GASGAS riders stayed cool, calm and collected to star at the first race on South American soil in just over three years. The last time Argentina hosted the MotoGP paddock was in 2019, and judging by the cheering from the packed grandstands, fans couldn't wait to see riders race bar-to-bar around the spectacular, fast, and flowing, 4.8 kilometer Termas de Río Hondo circuit. Perfect conditions highlighted by clear blue skies, and a dry 27°C track, set the scene for an absolutely stunning ride from the Moto3 Solunion GASGAS Aspar Team duo of Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara. Following on from his blistering qualifying performance - where Garcia scorched ahead to take a commanding pole position (the second of his career) and a new lap record in the process, the 19-year-old from Valencia went on to take a calculated and impressive race win. It was the perfect P1-to-top-step conversion for Garcia after 21 laps of action. Garcia can now count five Moto3 race wins to his name - the last being at the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix. Better still Garcia now leads the overall rider standings by 58 points. Teammate Izan Guevara did everything right on his first visit to Argentina; qualifying in P3, leading the race briefly, and also setting a fastest race lap in the process. Unfortunately, a technical problem on lap 9 forced Guevara to pull to the side of the track. Nevertheless, Guevara still sits within a title challenging position in the championship - in third on 28 points. Switching focus to Moto2 as the Argentinean afternoon sun blazed higher in the sky, pushing track temperatures up to 41°C, Inde GASGAS Aspar Team’s Albert Arenas and Jake Dixon lined up in P4 and P5 on the grid. Dixon in particular comes off a rollercoaster few weeks, having taken pole position last time out in Indonesia but then crashing out at mid-race distance. While Dixon slipped down the order significantly at the race start, after running wide at turn five, the British rider pulled through with a blistering ride, to battle back up into the top six. With just three laps remaining Dixon, overhauled rival Tony Arbolino in fifth place, and made up three tenths of a second on the scrap for third place between Aron Canet and Ai Ogura. A 5th place finish for Dixon represents the perfect reset after his crash during the race at Mandalika. A further 11 points also place him in 9th in the championship. Meanwhile Albert Arenas weathered a challenging race. Starting from a scorching P4 qualifying slot, Arenas unfortunately slipped down to 8th position throughout the race, finishing just three tenths of a second off 7th placed rival Pedro Acosta. Flying north up to Texas, the action continues next weekend with the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas at the incredible Circuit of the Americas on the 10th April. #11 - Sergio Garcia: “It was a really difficult race for me, because at the beginning my feeling with the bike could have been better. I worked to improve my pace lap by lap; and the last laps of the race were really incredible. The feeling was really good in the last corners. In the final corners I closed my eyes and said to myself: I have to try it. To get this win here is amazing… I’m really happy! I want to say thank you to all my family, who always support me, and all my team who have been incredible also.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “A good enough weekend but the race didn’t finish as we hoped. It was going well and I felt we were at the point where we might be able to break away from the group. Our rhythm was strong and the lap-times were low until I felt the problem. It was a GP where we learnt a lot and made some improvements. I hope we can do the same in Austin. It’s a circuit where we were able to win last year and we want to go there with clear ideas and the goal to perform like this again.” #75 - Albert Arenas: “We were close to our goal and although I’m not that happy with the result, the weekend went quite well in general. We worked hard and the feeling on the bike was better with each lap of the race and that’s a positive. We’ll take this dynamic to Austin and hope for more of the same. We’ll keep focused and concentrated to reach our objectives.” #96 - Jake Dixon: “The race is done here in Argentina - it was quite a difficult one to be honest. I made a mistake and lost two seconds on the first lap, and then I battled back from a long way to finish fifth. I caught up to the top three podium battle in the last corner. Another couple of laps and I think I could have done even more. It’s all getting closer now in terms of our performance - and I think it’s only a matter of time now before we can be up where we want to be. Looking ahead to America - it’s a track I really like. Last year I was really fast there, and I have a better bike now this year - so I’m expecting big things. I think we could go all the way!”   Results - 2022 Moto3 FIM World Championship, Round 3: 1. Sergio García (GASGAS) 21 Laps; 2. Dennis Foggia (Honda) +0.146, 3. Ayumu Sasaki (Husqvarna) +0.375, DNF. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) +12 laps, Championship Standings - After Round 3: 1. Sergio García (GASGAS) 58 pts; 2. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 54pts, 3. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 28pts   Results - 2022 Moto2 FIM World Championship, Round 3: 1. Celestino Vietti (Kalex) 23 Laps; 2. Somkiat Chantra (Kalex) +1.538, 3. Ai Ogura (Kalex) +5.703, 5. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) +6.584, 8. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) +12.418, Championship Standings - After Round 3: 1. Celestino Vietti (Kalex) 70pts; 2. Aron Canet (Kalex) 49pts, 3. Somkiet Chantra (Kalex) 45pts, 9. Albert Arenas (GASGAS / Kalex) 17pts, 10. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 16pts,

2 abr. 2022

GASGAS REVEALS #TRIALCHALLENGE NUMBER THREE

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It's safe to say that our #TrialChallenge is gaining momentum with each passing month! For April we’re putting your balance to the test - with an added twist! We want you to show us how you can ride in a perfectly straight line as slowly as possible. As always, creativity counts, as does the effort put in to mastering the task. To join in, simply upload your best video to your Instagram feed using the hashtag #TrialChallenge and tag two buddies you'd like to see have a go too, it’s that easy! Don’t forget, a cool €300 GASGAS voucher is up for grabs for the winner. How slow can you go?

• Get involved in #TrialChallenge number three
• A cool €300 GASGAS voucher could be yours
• Watch last month’s winning entry right here!

#TrialChallenge three sounds easy but we’re sure it won’t be! We’re looking for you to ride in a perfectly straight line as slowly as you can for at least 20 feet, or six meters, with no dabs. For beginners, keep it simple, mark a line on the ground. For those a little more experienced, maybe find a fallen tree to ride along? Our challenges aren’t all about how well you can ride a trial bike, they’re also set to encourage you to join in and compete online in what’s proving to be a truly global battle each and every month!

For some expert tips on how to ride slow like a pro, check out this video on our YouTube channel where trial legend Albert Cabestany shares his knowledge on how to perfect your balancing skills.

As always, the best entry will win a cool €300 voucher to spend on GASGAS Technical Accessories and Apparel. Not bad, hey! So, if you’re keen to take part in this challenge, these are the simple rules to follow…

1. Upload a video of you completing the challenge onto Instagram
2. Add #TrialChallenge in the caption
3. Tag two friends and let the global battle begin!

Stay tuned to our Instagram account and our website as we’ll be sharing some of the best entries throughout the month to highlight a few of the contenders in the running for the €300 voucher. Who knows, it could be you!

Not sure if you’re ready for #TrialChallenge? Don’t worry, we have a complete ‘how-to’ trial riding video tutorial series that’s designed specifically to help riders develop and master essential trial riding skills - something we like to call The GASGAS Trial Guides.

24 mar. 2022

ENTRIES OPEN FOR 2022 EUROPEAN JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES!

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Calling all GASGAS MC-E 5 owners and their parents. Entries for the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series are officially open! Following hot on the heels of last year’s super successful inaugural series, the all-electric junior championship returns for another five-stop tour with the full support of GASGAS. Running alongside the MXGP World Championship for a second year, riders will need to sign up fast for one of the 40 spots behind the gate as the series will once again visit some of the best tracks in Europe!

• Entries now open for the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series
• Incredible Motocross of Nations trip for series winner!
• Sign up today to secure a place on the start line this season

Co-forming the European Junior e-Motocross Series in 2021 together with Infront Moto Racing was such a highlight for GASGAS. When those 40 little shredders on e-powered dirt bikes zipped off the start line last September for round one, it was without doubt a super fun piece of dirt bike history. And with many racers competing on our innovative MC E-5, it was something we just knew we had to get involved in again in 2022!

Offering something truly unique, the European Junior e-Motocross Series gives all future MXGP superstars the chance to compete on the same circuit, on the same day, as their racing heroes! And what’s more, the format mirrors the FIM Motocross World Championship too. Starting with a timed qualifying session to determine gate pick for the two points-paying races that follow later in the day, the top three riders overall will then climb onto the podium after moto two to celebrate in style!

Kicking off in late May at the MXGP of Spain, the remaining four rounds take place alongside three further stops on the FIM Motocross World Championship calendar. After visiting France and Germany, the season ends with a bang at the MXGP of Czech Republic on July 16-17 with double header, two-day event where the series champion will be crowned!

To enter the European Junior e-Motocross Series, riders must be aged 6-8 (age taken from January 1, 2022), be affiliated to their national federation, compete on a GASGAS MC-E 5 or similar spec dirt bike, and commit to competing in a minimum of three rounds. The series winner will receive an incredible prize - a trip for them (and one guest) to the FIM Motocross of Nations in the USA in September! In addition, anyone that competes in all five rounds will gain access to an exclusive three-day training camp at the end of the season, together with GASGAS pros! And, each and every rider competing on an GASGAS MC E-5 will receive a selection of cool GASGAS merchandise and accessories to really look the part in the pits.

To secure a place on the start line and to find out everything there is to know about the European Junior e-Motocross Series, head over to the official website today - www.junioremotocross.com

Rene Esterbauer, GASGAS Head of Global Marketing:   “Last year the European Junior e-Motocross Series was amazing and for 2022 it’s going to be even bigger! There’s no better way to introduce e-powered motorsports to a global audience while giving young kids the chance to experience something really special. Up until last year, a racing series at the MXGP World Championship for 6–8-year-olds didn’t exist so for GASGAS to play a huge part in bringing this championship to life, it’s definitely something very special for GASGAS. It’s not too long until the 2022 series starts and like everyone at GASGAS, I can’t wait to see 40 young racers having the time of their lives!”

Calendar – 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Championship

Round 1: 29 May MXGP of Spain – intu Xanadú - Arroyomolinos
Round 2: 5 June MXGP of France - Ernée
Round 3: 12 June MXGP of Germany - Teutschenthal
Round 4: 16 July MXGP of Czech Republic – Loket
Round 5: 17 July MXGP of Czech Republic – Loket

20 mar. 2022

TADDY BLAZUSIAK BREAKS WRIST AT SUPERENDURO FINALE

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Frustratingly cutting his positive SuperEnduro World Championship campaign short, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Taddy Blazusiak has suffered a broken right wrist at the penultimate round of the series in Germany, forcing him out of the two-round, double header event in Reisa.

• Taddy breaks wrist at penultimate SuperEnduro in Germany
• Polish star has undergone surgery to stabilize the injury
• He will see Doctor Xavier Mir in Barcelona for further consultation

Fired up to bring his 2022 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship campaign to a solid close, Taddy entered round four third in the standings and on the hunt for a championship medal. Using his many years of experience to good effect throughout the series, and showing himself to be the only rider to beat the 2022 champion Billy Bolt, Taddy was ready to put the finishing touches to what was building to be a great run of results.

However, events unfortunately took a turn for the worst in race one at round four when an awkward landing from a jump saw Taddy break his right wrist. Pulling off the track in obvious pain, he was immediately seen by medics, before being taken to the nearby hospital in Dresden.

Undergoing a three-hour surgery the injury was successfully stabilized. From Dresden, Taddy intends to travel to Barcelona in Spain for consultation with Doctor Xavier Mir - a world renowned hand injury specialist.

On behalf of everyone at GASGAS Factory Racing, we wish Taddy a speedy and healthy recovery!

Fabio Farioli – GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager:   “It was really disappointing to see Taddy injured on Saturday night in Riesa. He was fighting for a top-three position in the championship, but most importantly we wanted him to finish out the season safe and healthy. Unfortunately, in racing injures happen. He immediately underwent surgery on Saturday night in Dresden Germany to stabilize and repair the damage to his right wrist. It was a three-hour operation. His plan is to return to Barcelona as soon as possible for further consultation with his specialist. Like everyone we wish him a quick and strong recovery.”

2022 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship Standings
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 321pts
2. Jonny Walker (Beta) 232pts
3. Colton Haaker (Husqvarna) 229pts
4. Diogo Vieira (GASGAS) 147pts
5. Tim Apolle (Beta) 141pts
6. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 129pts

20 mar. 2022

Tropical highs and lows for GASGAS at Indonesia Grand Prix thriller

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The inaugural Indonesian Grand Prix at Mandalika saw GASGAS score points and a podium with Guevara and Garcia in Moto3, while Moto2 treated fans to high drama with a shortened race, with Albert Arenas finishing 10th and Jake Dixon retiring on lap five.

• Izan Guevara secures second place at the 2022 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia, his second ever podium in Moto3, while Sergio Garcia finishes 4th.
• Jake Dixon takes pole position in Moto2 but falls from the race while Albert Arenas takes 10th position
• GASGAS Aspar Team riders bag points and podiums in Moto2 and Moto3 at the inaugural Indonesian Grand Prix at the Mandalika Circuit

Following in the wheel tracks of a breathless season opener in Qatar, the heat and intensity of the 2022 season continued full-gas with a visit to the new Mandalika Circuit. Set alongside the tropical coastline in Central Indonesia; it is the first time that the venue has hosted the MotoGP ™ paddock. Come race day searing yet ultra-humid temperatures, combined with tough physical racing, characterized the action across all classes. The 17-turn, 4.3 km (2.6 mi) layout boasts a deceptively technical smooth but grimy ribbon of asphalt alongside the crystal clear waters of Lombok; setting the scene for some high-paced action on a new-school track. In Moto3 the battle for the podium with Izan Guevara and Sergio Garcia raged from lights to flag. Qualifying in 7th (Garcia) and 8th (Guevara) respectively, the Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team duo featured at the head of a wild 23-lap race. Taking advantage of the first real dry running of the weekend - with Moto3 having weathered on-off showers for all of its scheduled sessions through Friday and Saturday. Izan Guevara put it all on the line and proved once again that he has a bright future ahead of him on the world Grand Prix stage. Guevara made a lightning start, jumping from 8th to 4th to 1st in the first two laps alone. Closely followed by teammate Garcia, the GASGAS powered duo were relentless, taking on all rivals over the full race distance. By the final flag Guevara secured second place - and his second ever podium in the class - in the wake of a runaway Dennis Foggia. Sergio Garcia narrowly missed out on final podium place, after taking hits from Andrea Migno and Carlos Tatay in the closing laps - finishing fourth by just one tenth of a second. The Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team now lead the Team championship standings by 61 points. In Moto2 Jake Dixon led the Inde GASGAS Aspar Team effort by posting a blistering pole position securing lap during a sensational qualifying session on Saturday. Teammate Albert Arenas lined up on the second row in 6th place. A late curveball before the start saw the race shortened from 25 to 16 laps; meaning nothing short of maximum attack from lap one was the required strategy. As the dark clouds rolled in however - bringing spots of rain - Dixon slipped down to 3rd place off the start fighting with rival Sam Lowes. Unfortunately on lap five, Dixon fell foul to the dwindling grip levels, dropping his machine in turn 10 and retiring from the race. Team mate Albert Arenas negotiated a solid outing, converting his 6th place grid slot into a top ten finish. #11 - Sergio Garcia: “It was a positive day and a good race, where we pushed for the podium all the way. I felt strong on track but we were missing acceleration out of the corners, so I had to give everything I had to finish in fourth position. Anyway, these are important points for the championship and I’m happy.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “I'm really happy for my first podium this year. Thanks to the team for all their work here at Mandalika in tough conditions. The pace was incredible as well as the battles in the group. In the last two laps I pushed and made it to P2.” #75 - Albert Arenas: “Another race in the books, another near the top ten and more learning experience. The balance of the bike was good but I couldn’t get that comfortable on track and couldn’t push more. Tough conditions out there with the track and in certain corners but at least we had the race. Anyway we improved and can look ahead to Argentina to try and be better. We have potential.” #96 - Jake Dixon: “I had a tricky start, and caught up to Sam [Lowes], and then passed him. Then I re-focused to try and chase down  [Somkiat] Chantra. I felt I had the pace to do that. When I got to turn ten, I braked in the same place I did every lap - even on the data I did everything identical to the lap before, but for some reason I lost the front. I’m incredibly annoyed at myself - I want to say sorry first of all to the team, they gave me the bike to win the race today and I wasn't able to back that up!”   Results - 2022 Moto3 FIM World Championship, Round 2: 1. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 23 Laps; 2. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) +2.612 , 3. Carlos Tatay (CFMOTO) +3.639, 4. Sergio García (GASGAS) +3.759, Championship Standings - After Round 2: Dennis Foggia (Honda) 34pts; 2. Sergio García (GASGAS) 33pts; 3. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 28pts Results - 2022 Moto2 FIM World Championship, Round 2: 1. Somkiat Chantra (Kalex) 16 Laps; 2. Celestino Vietti (Kalex) +3.230, 3. Aron Canet (Kalex) +4.366, 10. Albert Arenas (GASGAS/Kalex) +18.327, DNF. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 4 laps, Championship Standings - After Round 2: 1. Celestino Vietti (Kalex) 45pts; 2. Aron Canet (Kalex) 36pts, 3. Sam Lowes (Kalex) 29pts, 13. Albert Arenas (GASGAS/Kalex) 9pts, 15. Jake Dixon (GASGAS / Kalex) 5pts,

17 mar. 2022

GET ON THE GAS AT THE SCOTTISH SIX DAYS TRIAL!

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It’s the biggest, most iconic, and toughest trial event on the planet. And we’re rolling out the red carpet, ramping up the support levels, and generally getting ready for a seriously good time at the Scottish Six Days Trial! For over a century, riders have been pitting their skills against the gnarly Scottish terrain (and the infamous weather) and with the 2022 event just around the corner, we’re packing our bags and loading up our trucks in readiness for a fun-filled week in Fort William.

• Full GASGAS rider support service available at 2022 SSDT
• Highest placed amateur GASGAS rider will win a free ride at 2022 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo
• All GASGAS finishers entered into draw to receive a €500 GASGAS voucher

A lot has happened since the last running of the event in 2019, especially at GASGAS. What hasn’t changed is our love for trial and our belief the SSDT is an absolute must-do event on the trial calendar. As such we’re pleased to announce that we’re providing a support service for all GASGAS riders at the 2022 SSDT, as well as rewards and incentives for all those who Get On The Gas!

First and foremost, GASGAS will be on-site offering GASGAS Technical Support and Spares, ensuring all GASGAS riders can keep their machines in prime working order throughout the grueling six-day event. GASGAS will also be in the paddock to offer support, with mechanics available to answer and assist with any issues any rider might have, as well as making available a full spare parts service throughout the week. We want every GASGAS rider to reach the finish and we’ll do all we can to support those competing.

We also want to get to know all GASGAS competitors, and media, before the event starts, which is why on Sunday, May 1 we’re inviting all TXT riders, and their mechanic or partner, to a pre-event lunch. It’ll be a relaxed get together, no need for a shirt or tie, where GASGAS staff will introduce themselves ahead of the event, enjoy some good food, and, most importantly, show everyone where the all-important tea and coffee making facilities are! We’ll also distribute some gifts to all GASGAS competitors, to say thanks for choosing GASGAS for the 2022 SSDT.

Throughout the week we’ll be rewarding special efforts from GASGAS riders. Finishing the SSDT is a huge achievement, so the names of all GASGAS-mounted finishers will be put into a draw where we will randomly select a rider to win a €500 GASGAS voucher, to upgrade their machine or to invest in some new clothing.

But best of all, GASGAS will offer the top-placed amateur GASGAS rider the chance to take on another iconic event – the 2022 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo!

The lucky winner will have a few weeks to either rest up or get training before GASGAS takes them to the Iron Giant. We’ll supply a GASGAS EC enduro bike and take care of the entry and accommodation, so all the lucky winner will need to do is focus on getting on the gas!

See you all in Scotland!

10 mar. 2022

GASGAS’ 2023 MOTOCROSS MODELS BREAK COVER

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GASGAS is coming in hot for 2023 with a vibrant new look! Receiving a very loud, and very red, makeover, the entire GASGAS motocross range mixes serious on track performance with a fresh new look for continued weekend fun! Super capable in the hands of weekend warriors, high-level racers, and everyone in between, each of our 2023 models remains incredibly easy to ride, allowing all riders to push their limits and have some serious fun! Complete with the latest technology, WP suspension, and class-leading components, there’s never been a better time to get on the gas with one of our proven motocross bikes. Check out the GASGAS MX models this March with the mini bikes arriving shortly after in May!

• Fresh new look for GASGAS’ awesome motocross range
• 10 bike line-up caters for riders of all ages and abilities
• New models arriving from March at your local GASGAS dealer

Watch the new bikes in action!

GASGAS fully understands how important it is to ensure that every day be a good day when you’re at the motocross track! Which is precisely why all our bikes are lightweight and compact, designed to deliver nimble handling and outstanding performance, as well as being loaded with quality, reliably components. But the really cool thing about each of our MX bikes is that they’re super easy to ride and simple to maintain, allowing riders to focus on the fun part of owning a dirt bike – riding and racing it!

Catering for riders of all speeds and abilities, all five of our motocross models boast usable power that’s perfect for beginners yet equally more than enough to ensure serious racers can hunt down trophies and titles. With two lightweight and super-fun 2-strokes to choose from – the MC 125 and MC 250 – and three awesome 4-stroke models – the MC 250F, MC 350F, and MC 450F – there really is something for everyone in our awesome full-size motocross range.

For the next generation of motocross thrill seekers, we’ve no less than five awesome mini bikes to suit kids of all ages and abilities. For the smallest and most courageous youngsters, there’s our all-electric MC-E 5, and our petrol-powered, rev ‘n’ go MC 50 right alongside it. Then as children progress and grow, they can step up to the six-speed MC 65 before jumping up to our MC 85, which is available in both small and big wheel versions for unrivalled motocross fun! Check them out at your local GASGAS dealer from May.

So, to get on the gas for 2023, there's never been a better time to head down to your local GASGAS dealer and explore our complete range of dirt bikes. From our super-fun, high-revving MC 125 2-stroke through to the awesome, fire breathing MC 450F 4-stroke, each model boasts a vibrant new look that’s uniquely GASGAS!

If you’re looking to personalize any of our motocross models, we also offer a full range of GASGAS Technical Accessories and Apparel. For those looking to protect, improve, and add a little unique style to their dirt bike, our extensive Technical Accessories catalogue includes just about everything any rider might need, from upgraded brake and exhaust systems, through to triple clamps and wheels. We’re also very proud of our GASGAS apparel, which delivers protection and comfort in style, and features clothing designed specifically for motocross riding with head-to-toe solutions for both kids and adults!

Check out the full catalogue of Technical Accessories and Apparel here.

Explore imagery of our 2023 motocross bike line-up here.

10 mar. 2022

SAM SUNDERLAND WINS ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

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He’s done it! Putting in an impressive display of riding to top the fifth and final stage of the 2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Sam Sunderland has won the event in style! The awesome result makes it two wins from two races for Sam in this year’s FIM Rally-Raid World Championship, where he sits dominantly at the top of the standings.

• Sam wins final ADDC stage to claim overall victory in style
• GASGAS RC 450F faultless throughout five-day event
• Brit extends lead in Rally-Raid World Championship

Sam Sunderland:  “It feels so cool to get the win! Abu Dhabi is always a tough race with the strategy and that was even more a factor this year as everyone was right on the pace. If you started a stage further back you didn’t seem to catch up so much time even though you were pushing like hell, so it was definitely a challenge this year. It was a tough race physically as well, partly because of the pace, but because of the heat too, as well as it being so close to Dakar. It feels great to get another win and extend my lead in the championship. It also feels good to be able to reward the team like this because they have all worked so hard all week, and it’s results like this that makes it all worth it. The plan now is to keep the ball rolling and carry this momentum into the third round.”

It was close one at the ADDC this year – Sam went into the final 371km stage with a narrow 23-second lead over the second-placed rider. Not backing down, the 2022 Dakar winner came out fighting to deliver what is arguably his most impressive stage result of the event. By kilometer 83, Sam had moved into the stage lead on time and from there he didn’t look back. Steadily increasing his lead, he went on to secure the overall race win.

Clocking in at the finish of today's stage 34 seconds faster than anyone else, Sam claimed the overall race victory by over three minutes, after close to 17 hours of racing. The result extends his lead at the top of the FIM Rally-Raid World Championship standings to a sizeable 17 points, with three rounds left to race.

GASGAS Factory Racing’s next FIM Rally-Raid World Championship event will be the Andalucia Rally, starting June 6.

2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge – Stage 5 Provisional Classification
1. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 2:20:57
2. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 2:21:31
3. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 2:22:08

2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge – Provisional Overall Classification [After Stage 5]
1. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 16:54:24
2. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 16:57:32
3. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 16:58:20

2022 FIM Rally-Raid World Championship Standings [After Round 2]
1. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 63 points
2. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 46 pts
3. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 35 pts

9 mar. 2022

CHECK OUT NAVAS PETIT’S NEW FREERIDE VIDEO SERIES – BALA PERDIDA

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GET ON THE GAS! It’s the only way GASGAS ambassador Navas Petit knows how to ride. No matter where, it’s always about big jumps, fun times, and keeping it wide open. And that’s exactly what he does in  A date in Almeria  – the first episode of his new video series  Bala Perdida . On his awesome MC 450F, Navas heads to a seriously spectacular Spanish motocross track to get his daily riding fix. Shredding berms, hitting freestyle ramps, and generally enjoying all kinds of aerial awesomeness, Navas truly shows what it means to be at one with a dirt bike. It’s epic, full-throttle fun at its finest!

• Watch episode one of Navas Petit’s new freeride video series
• GASGAS ambassador living his best life aboard his MC 450F
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel and never miss an episode

Teaming up with filmmaker Aleix Albet to create  Bala Perdida , Navas Petit aims to showcase the finest riding spots in Spain as he continues to blur the lines between moto and freeriding. With a little Spanish culture thrown into each episode for good measure, the video series aims to give a closer look at the lifestyle of the fun-loving GASGAS ambassador as he seeks out ongoing freeride adventures.

Check it out now and watch Navas at one with his MC 450F!

9 mar. 2022

SUNDERLAND RETAINS ADDC LEAD ON STAGE FOUR

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One to go and still holding strong at the top of the results! Thanks to his impressive pace, and a decent helping of grit and determination, Sam Sunderland has safely completed the penultimate stage of the 2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge in ninth place, maintaining his lead at the top of the overall timesheets. As the second rider into the 243km special, Sam did a superb job, losing the minimum amount of time to his chasing rivals, and producing a near mistake-free stage while pushing hard for just over three hours of racing.

• Sam leads overall standings by 23 seconds
• GASGAS RC 450F performs perfectly in the dunes
• 371km final day of racing remains

Sam Sunderland:  “Day four done, and I’m still in the overall lead, but it looks like things are really close at the top, just like Dakar. It was a tough stage again today with lots of rocky pistes and some big dunes. I caught Matthias (Walkner) around kilometer 80 and then rode with him for most of the day – he was doing a really good job of opening, so I just kept to a good, solid pace myself. It feels good to ride together like that and to be honest, I’ve been feeling a lot stronger in general as the race goes on. At the beginning of the event I felt a bit rough, but over the last couple of stages I’ve really found my rhythm and got into the swing of it. I’m happy with the bike and physically feeling good for the last stage, so we’ll see how we go.”

It was tough out there – it always is in the FIM Rally-Raid World Championship – but setting off near the front, Sam knew he had to get his head down and complete the stage without any mistakes to carry his race lead into the final day.

After catching up to Matthias Walkner, who had topped the previous day, the pace at the front was good enough for Sam to be able to take extra care over his navigation and ensure an accurate and safe passage through the challenging timed special. Arriving at the finish as ninth-fastest for the day, our 2022 Dakar Champ not only earned himself a really strong start position for the short 209km final special on Thursday, but was also able to maintain his overall lead in the event standings. However, with just 23 seconds now separating the top two, Sam will still need to go full gas on tomorrow’s final stage back to Abu Dhabi.

2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge – Stage 4 Provisional Classification
1. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 3:04:10
2. Toby Price (KTM) 3:04:42
3. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 3:05:14
9. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 3:09:40

2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge – Provisional Overall Classification [After Stage 4]
1. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 14:33:27
2. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 14:33:50
3. Toby Price (KTM) 14:35:09

9 mar. 2022

SAM SUNDERLAND RETAKES RALLY LEAD ON ADDC STAGE THREE

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Another hot and tough day in the desert, but GASGAS Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland braved the heat and came out fighting! Placing as runner-up on the 290km stage three of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge the RC 450F racer now leads the provisional rally standings by four minutes and twenty-four seconds, with two days left to race.

• Runner-up result moves Sam into provisional rally lead
• Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge passes halfway stage
• Dakar Champion leads rankings by over four minutes

Sam Sunderland:   “Another long, tough day here at the Desert Challenge – it’s so hot here, it seems like they turned the cooker on for us when we arrived. It makes it tough on everyone I suppose. I rode on my own for most of today, which makes it tough to gauge your rhythm against the rest of the field, so I just tried to push and push. I’m back at the top of the overall now, but I think with two days left to go it’s going to be really close to the end.”

The heat is on at the ADDC – literally! Faced with soaring temperatures of up to 40 degrees in the Liwa Desert, Sam faced a tough day of racing on stage three of the 2022 ADDC. Making up the second leg of the event’s marathon stage, the third day of the event was super challenging with a 255km timed special made up primarily of tricky to navigate dunes.

After his ninth-place finish on stage two, Sam was able to get his head down and chase down the rider ahead of him. Despite pushing hard throughout the stage, the reigning Dakar Champion ended up racing much of the special on his own. Maintaining a strong pace and keeping a strong mind, the super-fast Brit was able to bring his RC 450F safely home to the finish in second place, after close to three and a half hours in the saddle.

The excellent performance raises Sam up to the top of the rally standings again where he enjoys an advantage of over four minutes ahead of his nearest rival. Two days of racing remain.

2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge – Stage 3 Provisional Classification
1. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 3:24:13
2. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 3:25:14
3. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 3:26:43

2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge – Provisional Overall Classification [After Stage 3]
1. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 11:23:47
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 11:28:11
3. Kevin Benavides (KTM) 11:28:15

7 mar. 2022

Jorge Prado races to moto win and third overall at MXGP of Lombardia

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Riding a wave of momentum after a successful first round of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing tackled this past weekend's Grand Prix of Lombardia in hot pursuit of more silverware. The shallow sand of Mantova was the battleground that provided more success and delight for the GASGAS trio of Jorge Prado, Mattia Guadagnini and Simon Langenfelder.

• Simon Langenfelder shows incredible speed on MC 250F.
• Jorge Prado claims another moto victory on his MC 450F.
• Prado jumps onto MXGP of Lombardia podium in third.

Jorge Prado was perfect in the first MXGP moto on Sunday, as he uses the power in his MC 450F to take an impressive holeshot and did not put a foot wrong from that moment on. There was immense pressure from the two riders behind him, but Prado kept his head down and led every lap en route to a clear moto victory. A mediocre start hindered him in moto two, as well as some mistakes, but he battled until the very end to salvage seventh at the checkered flag. Prado stood on the overall podium in third place and still sits second in the championship standings. Jorge Prado:  “The first moto was very good! I got the holeshot and won the moto. My start was not so great in the second moto, but I knew that I had the pace to get to the front. I was not too stressed about that. I got sand in my eyes and struggled with that through the race, then I made a mistake with three laps to go and lost a couple of positions. I am not really happy with the second moto, but the championship is going to be very long.” Simon Langenfelder was an impressive seventh in the first MX2 moto, despite the fact that an unavoidable crash in qualifying left him with the nineteenth gate pick. Langenfelder completed lap one in eleventh and charged to seventh by the time that the checkered flag waved. Phenomenal is the best way to describe the way that Langenfelder sliced through the field in moto two. Amazingly, he got on the gas and sliced his way from twelfth on the first lap to second in the moto! Langenfelder had the fastest lap of the moto too. Fourth was his final ranking in the overall classification. For Mattia Guadagnini, the overall result that he took at the Grand Prix of Lombardia does not tell the full story. An unfortunate crash early on in the first moto scuppered his chances of landing on the podium – he had to work his way from outside of the top fifteen to eleventh at the end. A mediocre start hindered him in the second moto, but he showed impressive pace to go from fifteenth to ninth in the eighteen-lap moto. 11-9 scores put him in ninth overall at the Grand Prix of Lombardia.  Simon Langenfelder:  “I did not have the best gate pick, especially for this track, but I had a good first corner in the first moto and was around tenth. I made some passes and got up to seventh, which I was happy with. My start in the second moto was a little bit worse. I made passes and then crashed around the halfway mark, but I was already feeling unbelievably good. I caught the riders ahead of me and finished second. It was an unbelievable feeling – I was so happy! I think that we made the best out of a bad weekend.” Mattia Guadagnini:  “It was not the best weekend for me. I just could not make it work today. I did not have the best start in the first moto, but I was around fifth and then I crashed. I made some passes and finished eleventh. My start was really bad in the second moto – I was not riding too bad in that one. I finished ninth. I know that I am a lot better than this. I am sure that we will be at the front soon!” Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing will take advantage of a weekend off now, before making the long journey to the Grand Prix of Patagonia-Argentina. The spectacular track of Neuquén will host the third round of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship on March 19/20. Results – 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round Two
  MXGP – Overall 1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 47pts 2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 42pts 3. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 39pts MXGP – Moto One 1. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) MXGP – Moto Two 1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 3. Brian Bogers (Husqvarna) 7. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) MXGP – Standings 1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 94pts 2. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 82pts 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 77pts MX2 – Overall 1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 50pts 2. Andrea Adamo (GASGAS) 38pts 3. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 38pts 4. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 36pts 9. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) 22pts MX2 – Moto One 1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 3. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 7. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 11. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) MX2 – Moto Two 1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 2. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 3. Andrea Adamo (GASGAS) 9. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS)   MX2 – Standings 1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 90pts 2. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 86pts 3. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 74pts 11. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS) 43pts

7 mar. 2022

TOP-10 FINISH FOR SUNDERLAND ON ADDC STAGE TWO

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Sam Sunderland has continued his assault on the 2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge with a solid ninth-place finish on the seriously long and tough stage two. Sam currently lies fourth overall in the rankings, but with a strong start position for Tuesday’s stage three, he’s in a really good place to make up the time lost and attack the remainder of the race.

• Top-10 result for Sam on stage two
• First half of the marathon stage successfully completed
• Three days of racing at the 2022 ADDC remain

Sam Sunderland:   “Day two is in the books. It was a bit of a scary one early on as I saw Mike Docherty had had a crash. I stopped to see if they needed help, but thankfully they were ok. After that I tried to chase down Matthias (Walkner) ahead, but he was doing a good job of opening the stage, so it wasn’t so easy. Overall, it was a really difficult day with lots of dunes, heat, and obviously the longest special of the race. I’m feeling good, happy to get the day done, and now looking forward to tomorrow and the rest of the rally.”

Fourth into stage two, Sunderland knew it would be a long, tiring day. After stopping momentarily to aid a fallen rider, the Brit got his head down and got on the gas to try and catch the one remaining competitor ahead of him. Navigating well, despite being only the second rider through the special, the Dakar Champion made the minimum of errors and lost very little time to the chasing pack.

Lying fourth overall, and with the first leg of the event’s marathon stage completed without issue, Sam will be the fourth rider to enter the 255km timed special on Tuesday’s stage three. With the current rally leader setting off three minutes ahead of him, the stage provides an excellent opportunity to make up time and move further up the order.

2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge – Stage 2 Provisional Classification
1. Ross Branch (Hero) 4:10:28
2. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 4:11:07
3. Kevin Benavides (KTM) 4:11:09
9. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 4:16:33

2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge – Provisional Overall Classification [After Stage 2]
1. Kevin Benavides (KTM) 7:52:48
2. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 7:57:11
3. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (Honda) 7:57:52
4. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 7:58:33

6 mar. 2022

Podiums, points and drama for GasGas Aspar Team at 2022 season opener in Qatar

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Sergio Garcia locked a first podium of the year in Moto3™ while Izan Guevara takes 8th. In Moto2™ Jake Dixon and Albert Arenas put in a gritty ride to finish 11th and 13th. All told, an edge-of-the-seat 2022 season awaits!

• Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team riders Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara finish 2nd and 8th, teasing a championship challenging campaign
  
  
• Jake Dixon and Albert Arenas battle to 11th and 13th respectively in Moto2 opening the Inde GASGAS Aspar Team account with championship points
  
  
• MotoGP™ 2022 season is finally here! Next up is the Indonesian Grand Prix at Mandalika on the 20th March

It’s the moment we have all been waiting for - under the dazzling lights of the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar, the GASGAS Aspar Team opened their 2022 accounts with blistering performances in Moto3 and Moto2 scoring podiums and championship points across both classes. Lights out, more red, and full gas at Qatar! After 112 days since the last season ended, it has been a long wait for racing to resume. The Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team came out of the box fighting with a double hit on both the Moto3 and Moto2 championship classes. The exciting Spanish duo of Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara led the way on their GASGAS RC 250 GP machines in Moto3, while 2020 Moto3 Champion Albert Arenas and rising star Jake Dixon brought a big dash of speed and talent for an assault on the Moto2 crown. The weekend’s action in Qatar raced off the line with Moto3, and there was heartbreak and drama before even the first lap. Izan Guevara recorded a stunning pole position lap in qualifying, but was sent to the back of the grid and given at least one long-lap penalty for slowing on the racing line after leaving the pits. Meanwhile teammate, and four-time Moto3 Grand Prix winner Sergio Garcia posted P6 on the grid. Putting the dramas of qualifying behind them, Guevara rocketed through the pack to find a good rhythm and chase down the leaders. Guevara managed to fight his way up to 8th, finishing a mere 2.5 seconds behind the podium trio. Garcia handled the race in true championship-seeking style, despite also having to serve a long lap penalty after contact with rival Carlos Tatay on lap one. Fighting for the top podium spot for the majority of the 18 lap race, Garcia nearly snatched the win on the final run to the line, finishing 0.037 behind rival Migno. In Moto2, as the track temperatures cooled, Jake Dixon and Albert Arenas started their championship campaigns in P7 and P11 respectively. Both riders battled the heavy headwinds and dusty conditions, touching nearly 290km/h down the pit straight at Lusail. While Dixon unfortunately dropped down the order to 18th after contact at the start, Arenas held strong in 12th in the mid pack. By lap 20 the dust had settled; and both riders brought their Moto2 machines home in 11th and 13th, scoring a combined eight championship points. #11 - Sergio Garcia : “We did everything we could today! What an amazing race it was. It was very difficult for me because the race was running at a very fast pace. I felt really good with the bike - I pushed hard despite the long lap penalty. I felt like my pace which I was able to build up through the race was incredible. To start the year off with a podium is fantastic, obviously we need to keep pushing now and carry this speed over into the next round. A big thankyou to the team for their hard work over the winter. For me, at this moment now, I’m just really happy!” #28 - Izan Guevara : “Happy for the race we made and the race rhythm was pretty good, especially with the consistency. I was attacking to stay with the lead group but our race was obviously conditioned from the start. I hope we can be at the front again in Indonesia because we really should have been fighting for the podium today. Thanks to the team for all their work this weekend. Onto Mandalika.” #75 - Albert Arenas : “It’s good to get the first race out of the way, even if I’m not totally happy with how it went. I was pretty much on-the-limit for the full race distance, so naturally I was hoping for a better result. We got some good data for set up which will help us for the next couple of races. Now we will focus now on making improvements so we can step forward in Indonesia and keep making fast laps to improve.” #96 - Jake Dixon : “Turn one and two were a disaster! Being that far back – outside the top twenty – on the first lap meant it was so hard to try and fight back. I had to pass 10-11 riders, and it took a long time. I think I lost around ten seconds and if you take that away from the final race time then we would have been battling for the podium. So, we had the pace but the first lap held me back. It’s a long season and this is just the start!”   Results - 2022 Moto3 World Championship, Round 1: 1. Andrea Migno (Honda) 18 Laps; 2. Sergio García (Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team) +0.037 , 3. Kaito Toba (KTM) +0.573, 8. Izan Guevara (Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team) +2.545, Championship Standings - After Round 1: Andrea Migno (Honda) 25pts; 2. Sergio García (Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team) 20pts; 3. Kaito Toba (KTM) 16pts; 8. Izan Guevara (Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team) 8pts   Results - 2022 Moto2 World Championship, Round 1: 1. Celestino Vietti (Kalex) 20 Laps; 2. Aron Canet (Kalex) +6.154, 3. Sam Lowes (Kalex) +10.181, 11. Jake Dixon (Inde GASGAS Aspar Team) +18.958, 13. Albert Arenas (Inde GASGAS Aspar Team) +26.139 Championship Standings - After Round 1: 1. Celestino Vietti (Kalex) 25pts; 2. Aron Canet (Kalex) 20pts, 3. Sam Lowes (Kalex) 16pts, 11. Jake Dixon (Inde GASGAS Aspar Team) 5pts, 13. Albert Arenas (Inde GASGAS Aspar Team) 3pts

6 mar. 2022

SUNDERLAND WINS STAGE ONE AT ADDC

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Our history-making Dakar Champion Sam Sunderland has got his 2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge off to a strong start, going fastest on today’s opening stage! With the mixture of sandy tracks and rolling dunes very much to his liking, the Brit looks in good shape in the UAE.

• Sam wins stage one at the ADDC
• GASGAS RC 450F excels in the dunes of the Liwa Desert
• Four days of arduous racing remain

Sam Sunderland:  “We’re back to it – not that long after Dakar. It’s always cool to come here to Abu Dhabi, the race is always good, and I like to ride in the dunes. The plan after yesterday’s prologue was to push on today’s stage, which I managed to do. I didn’t gain back quite as much time as I would have liked, and I’m leading out tomorrow, so hopefully I can do a good job with the navigation. The bike is working great and I’m looking forward to stage two.”

It was all about the sand today at the ADDC. After yesterday’s short 2km prologue sorted the start order for the opening stage, Sam Sunderland was the 28th rider to enter Sunday’s 262km special. Playing catch-up and aiming to close in on the riders ahead of him, the Brit pushed hard right from the start line, navigating well through the mixture of dunes and faster tracks.

Up to second-fastest by the first checkpoint, the reigning Dakar Champion didn’t ease off, fighting for the lead throughout the remainder of the stage. Bringing his GASGAS RC 450F safely to the finish in three hours and 18 minutes was enough for Sunderland to clinch the stage win by just over two minutes. The result places him fourth overall, just under one-minute down on the provisional rally leader.

Sam will lead out Monday’s 453km stage two, which is not only the longest of the event, but it also makes up the first leg of this year’s marathon stage – no outside assistance will be allowed to the riders when they reach the bivouac in Hameem.

2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge – Stage 1 Provisional Classification
1. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 3:18:32
2. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 3:20:34
3. Kevin Benavides (KTM) 3:20:43

2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge – Provisional Overall Classification [After Stage 1]
1. Michael Docherty (Husqvarna) 3:41:02
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 3:41:25
3. Kevin Benavides (KTM) 3:41:39
4. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 3:42:00

3 mar. 2022

TYRES WARMED, VISORS DOWN, THROTTLES PRIMED: MOTOGP™ 2022 HERE WE GO!

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Fasten your leathers because the longest MotoGP world championship on record is about to begin with the first of 21 races roaring into the Qatari night this weekend. The GASGAS Aspar Team will field potential winners in both the Moto3 and Moto2 classes and the push for the titles begins at the Losail International Circuit. They say the real fun starts when the sun goes down. The lights of Losail have bathed the first dash of the MotoGP season for all but once since 2007 and the teams and riders of all three Grand Prix classes will again find their way around the 5.5km, 16-corner rapid layout this coming weekend. Unlike 2021, the GASGAS Aspar team have swelled their ranks for the new championship. The squad enter their 30th year of existence in 2022 and have double their GASGAS liveries with a potent twosome in Moto2. In total they have three Grand Prix winners and one former world champion in their quartet and with all the racers holding a lasting and important connection with the GASGAS Aspar set-up. Expectations will be high for Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara, who both smashed the lap-times and put their bikes into the front-running melee for rostrums for long stretches of ’21. The tally of trophies reached four wins and seven podiums with both placed in the top eight in the series. In Moto2 Albert Arenas enters his second campaign in the class while Jake Dixon now boasts experience from MotoGP wildcard appearances and has been on the fringe of podium champagne in the ultra-competitive intermediate division. Private and official tests in Spain and Portugal saw GASGAS Aspar team quickly up to speed. By the end of the sessions in Portimao both Moto3 riders were inside the top nine – seven tenths of a second behind the fastest – and the Moto2 duo were nicely settled inside the first six. The gang are now prepped to shred the slicks and lay down some rubber for real. #11 - Sergio Garcia : “I’m really looking forward to starting the new season and tackling this first race of the year as one of the front runners. I had a break for a few days after the Portimao test and continued to focus on my own preparation and everything I need to do in order to arrive to Qatar in the best shape possible.” #28 - Izan Guevara : “I believe that we are really prepared for this race in Qatar and especially after the good feelings we found in the test at Portimao. I think I’m ready to be very strong right from the start of this season and I want our goal to be contention for the world title. At the same time we don’t want to forget to work race-by-race and look for a consistency that means we’ll arrive at the end of the championship with plenty of options.” #75 - Albert Arenas : “The plan in Qatar is to return to the point where we are enjoying the races; to return to the ‘real’ Albert Arenas. In Portimao I said to the team that I felt I was coming back to this point. So, we’ll keep this as our objective to start the season.” #96 - Jake Dixon : “I really like Losail and it’s been good to me in the past. I’ve been looking forward to racing there ever since we completed our Portimao test, which we finished with a really good feeling on the bike. I think if we can fight for the top-five in Qatar then this would be a very positive objective to start the season.” Pit Beirer, GASGAS Motorsport Director : “Making our plan for GASGAS in 2022, after such an impressive 2021 Moto3 season with the Aspar Team, we knew that reaching into Moto2 with the same strong partner was an easy move for us. As we’ve seen from the first tests and the set-up of the team going into this year, we know we have made the right decision. The GASGAS Aspar Team is a mix of raw speed, character and proven experience: it’s something that has worked for the brand in other disciplines and we know it will be exciting for Moto3 and Moto2. We’re looking forward to watching those red bikes go.”

7 feb. 2022

RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING MAKE STRONG START TO THE NEW SEASON!

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We are back! Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing riders completed their first competitive outing as a trio in Riola Sardo, Sardinia, over the weekend. Jorge Prado, Mattia Guadagnini, and Simon Langenfelder tackled the final stop of the Internazionali D'Italia series in an attempt to gather valuable information ahead of the opening round of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship.

• Jorge Prado takes runner-up position at his first race of the season
• Simon Langenfelder leads several laps securing a second-place finish
• Mattia Guadagnini finalises preparation on his MC 250F

Completing his first race since the final Grand Prix of the 2021 season, Prado used the two motos in the power-sapping sand to adapt to his MC 450F in race conditions. Chasing the race leader for the duration of moto one, following a top-three start in his new colours, the GASGAS rider was able to finish second. Prado managed to secure the same ranking in the final moto, which consisted of the strongest MX1 and MX2 riders.

Jorge Prado:  “It was a good day! The first race of the season is done. I am happy that we could race here in Riola Sardo. We could test the new bike and it was a good experience – everything worked well. I am happy with the set-up that we have at the moment! It is good that we came to race here, because this brings a little more intensity to our training. We will go back to Rome and train at Malagrotta now, as always. I think that we are going in the right way. We are all very, very motivated and especially with the change to GASGAS!”

Simon Langenfelder continued to impress in pre-season appearances and came so close to a maiden victory in Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing colours. Langenfelder was just minutes away from the win in moto one; he collided with a fallen backmarker on the last lap and could only salvage second when the chequered flag waved. Langenfelder successfully completed his final pre-season event by taking seventh in the mixed MX1 and MX2 moto.

For Mattia Guadagnini, it was a productive day of competition. Guadagnini fell in the first turn in the MX2 moto and charged from the back of the pack to sixth at the finish line, despite a small mistake on the final lap that cost him a top-five ranking. The final moto featured another impressive charge, as he was able to move from 10th on lap one to fourth whilst battling against the bigger machines.

The Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing trio will now return to their base in Italy, to make more progress before the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship kicks off on February 20. The Grand Prix of Great Britain, held at the spectacular circuit of Matterley Basin, will act as the opening round of the series.

Simon Langenfelder:  “I had quite a good start in the first moto, then I took the lead after 10 minutes. I was managing the gap quite well, even though I had arm pump, but lapped riders crashed in front of me on the last lap and caused me to fall. I was still second in the race and overall, so I am quite happy. I have had some great pre-season training here. Now it is back to Rome, where we will train on some hard-pack and then we will be ready for Matterley Basin.”

Mattia Guadagnini:  “Riola Sardo was pretty good for me in the end! I had a pretty good start in the first race, but I lost the front in the first corner and had a small crash. My riding was not bad and I had some fast lap times – it was a good comeback! Finishing fourth in the final moto was really good, considering that it was against the 450F riders as well. We will be doing some more training in the next two weeks, then we will be ready for the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship. The bike is really good and a step forward for this year.”

Results: 2022 Internazionali D'Italia Round Two

MX2
1. Cornelius Tondel (Fantic)
2. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)
3. Hakon Osterhagen (Fantic)
6. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS)

MX1
1. Tim Gajser (Honda)
2. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)
3. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BETA)

Supercampione (MX2 & MX1)
1. Tim Gajser (Honda)
2. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)
3. Cornelius Tondel (Fantic)
4. Mattia Guadagnini (GASGAS)
7. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

5 feb. 2022

RUNNER-UP FINISH FOR TADDY AT SUPERENDURO ROUND TWO IN HUNGARY

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Putting what was a frustrating night of racing at the opening round of the 2022 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Poland behind him, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Taddy Blazusiak turned on the old magic tonight at round two, claiming a solid runner-up result inside the Papp Laszlo Sportarena in Budapest! Also earning his first heat race win of the series, Taddy’s hard work and consistency helped him jump up to third in the championship standings, just one point behind second-placed Colton Haaker.

• Blazusiak places second overall at SuperEnduro round two
• Polish ace makes perfect start to night’s racing with heat one win
• Solid Hungarian result lifts Taddy to third in SuperEnduro standings

Showing determination, precision, and no shortage of commitment during the opening heat race in Budapest – the very same traits that have helped him claim countless SuperEnduro race wins over the years – Taddy unquestionably proved that his off night at round one on Poland was exactly that, nothing more than an off night. With his GASGAS EC 350F powering him away from the start, Taddy hit the front and held the lead for several laps before arm pump forced him to release his grip on the top spot. But it didn’t last long! With Billy Bolt making a mistake, Taddy pounced, re-took the lead and held on for a deserved race win.

Race two was another good one for Taddy, riding well throughout and finishing just under four seconds behind winner Bolt. In doing so he headed into the night’s third and final heat tied on points for the overall event win with the Brit.

Frustratingly, an overall win wasn’t to be for Taddy. Tucking his front wheel in the first turn meant he had to play catch-up, battling his way from the back of the pack to an eventual fourth-place result. Despite not being able to challenge for the win, Taddy did enough to finish second overall and jump to third in the series standings.

Taddy Blazusiak:  “I’m really happy with how things have gone tonight. It’s great to be back up there battling at the front. The first heat went well, I hit my lines, didn’t make too many mistakes, so it was good. I did get some arm pump, which meant I had to let Billy go about halfway through the first moto. But he made a mistake and I was able to get him back for the win. I felt like I had good speed and could race with Billy. In the final heat I went all-in but tucked the front in the first corner. That was frustrating, but overall, compared to the luck I had in Poland at round one, it’s been a great night. My bike was great, my fitness was where it needs to be, and my speed was good also.”

FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, Round 2, Hungary

Event Classification
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 60 points
2. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 50
3. Jonny Walker (Beta) 46

Prestige Race 1
1. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS)
2. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna)
3. Jonny Walker (Beta)

Prestige Race 2
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna)
2. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS)
3. Jonny Walker (Beta)

Prestige Race 3
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna)
2. Colton Haaker (Husqvarna)
3. Jonny Walker (Beta)
4. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS)

Championship standings (after round two)
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 123 points
2. Colton Haaker (Husqvarna) 88
3. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 87

3 feb. 2022

GASGAS READY TO IGNITE 2022 WITH BRISK

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Forming an exciting partnership at the start of the new racing season, GASGAS Factory Racing is thrilled to announce that they will exclusively use BRISK spark plugs in all race bikes competing in world motocross and enduro championships in 2022. Specialists in the production of premium, motorsport-focused spark plugs, Czech-based BRISK will ensure our riders get on the gas as they chase after further success this season!

• GASGAS Factory Racing joins forces with BRISK
• Spark plug specialists to supply premium components throughout 2022
• GASGAS’ racers set to benefit from improved performance and reliability

Established in 1935, BRISK has built a reputation for manufacturing high-quality spark plugs, supplying many leading manufacturers in the automotive industry, as well as delivering bespoke solutions for racing. In recent years BRISK has focused on developing a specific range of motorsports products, with GASGAS Factory Racing now set to benefit from the latest in spark plug technology.

With BRISK providing spark plugs for both 2-stroke and 4-stroke motors, GASGAS Factory Racing will take full advantage of their exceptional products, which will ensure maximum levels of performance and reliability throughout 2022.

Robert Jonas – Vice President Motorsports Offroad:  “With GASGAS enjoying notable success in 2021, it’s vital we keep improving, in order to meet our goals. This is exactly why this new partnership with BRISK was formed. Their spark plugs offer improved performance as well as excellent reliability, both hugely important in racing. BRISK is passionate about everything they do and it is clear from their history, and recent focus on motorsport in particular, that they have the expertise to manufacturer high quality components. This new relationship is an exciting step for both brands and I look forward to a successful 2022 racing season.”

Florian Ebner - Head of Technology Offroad Motorsports:   “Partnering with BRISK was a really easy decision to make. We tested their products for over one year with highly positive results. Their industry leading technical expertise and incredible attention to detail makes BRISK a perfect partner for GASGAS’ racing activities. And with their factory close to our racing workshop, as well as their ability to offer customized spark plug solutions, all of which are manufactured in house, it’s the perfect situation for all involved.”

Hana Kajnarová – BRISK Commercial Director:  “We are really proud to begin an exciting partnership with GASGAS Factory Racing. The team achieved so much during 2021 and for the new season BRISK is confident that the success will continue, with our spark plugs providing the performance and reliability that the team needs to continue performing at such a high level. Together we are looking forward to claiming more world titles in 2022.”

1 feb. 2022

LET THE #TRIALCHALLENGE BEGIN!

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Let’s have a little fun with what we’re calling #TrialChallenge! The idea is simple, every month we’ll be setting new challenges for riders of all ages and nationalities to complete on any bike (preferred on trial bikes, of course 😉) with the winners getting their hands on exclusive GASGAS prizes. It’s completely free to take part, simply upload your best video or photo onto Instagram making sure to post with #TrialChallenge. We’ll then decide who did it best. Good luck!

• GASGAS gamify trial with the #TrialChallenge
• Compete with your friends online
• #TrialChallenge is open to riders on any bike

We’re inviting everyone with a (trial) bike – not just those riding a GASGAS – to step forward, have some fun, and take part in our simple-to-enter online #TrialChallenge. In order to test the skills of all (trial) riders, every month we’ll be setting new challenges, with different levels of difficulty, to allow riders of all abilities to join in the fun and get in on the action.
The winner of each challenge will receive a cool €300.00 voucher to spend on GASGAS Technical Accessories and Apparel. These are the easy to follow competition rules…

1. Upload a video or photo of you completing the challenge onto Instagram
2. Add #TrialChallenge in the caption
3. Tag two friends and let the global battle begin!

Stay tuned to our instagram account or our website for details on the first challenge, then it’s over to you! Not only are we looking forward to seeing talented (trial) riders from around the world in action, but we guarantee that by taking part you’ll develop skills and learn some new ones along the way. Not sure if you’re ready for #TrialChallenge? Don’t worry, we have a complete ‘how-to’ trial riding video tutorial series that’s designed specifically to help riders develop and master essential new skills. Check out The GASGAS Trial Guides ‘how-to’ video tutorial series now, on the GASGAS website!

25 ene. 2022

HOMECOMING: SAM SUNDERLAND VISITS MATTIGHOFEN AS GASGAS’ FIRST EVER DAKAR CHAMPION

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When you win big, you got to celebrate big! Welcoming our Dakar Rally champion to the GASGAS HQ in Austria last week, the entire GASGAS family congratulated Sam on his outstanding performance at Dakar Rally. Thanks to Sam’s incredible result, GASGAS started the new year in style!

• GASGAS welcomes the 2022 Dakar Rally Champion to Austria
• History made as GASGAS wins world’s toughest rally-raid at just its third attempt!
• Pierer Mobility AG celebrates 19th Dakar Rally title

To celebrate the 2022 Dakar victory in style, Sam Sunderland handed out the trophy at the Headquarters to Mr. Pierer (CEO PIERER Mobility AG), before riding his winning Dakar bike through various buildings for the stoke of all employees.

Sam Sunderland:  “It’s incredible to celebrate my Dakar win with everyone from GASGAS, I will remember this day forever. This really was a team effort with so many people at the factory in Austria fully behind the rally program, so it’s amazing to share this special result with all of them. This Dakar win really does feel so much better than my first! It’s my first rally win with GASGAS and things couldn’t have gone any better. The bike worked perfectly from the start, which made things a lot easier, as this year’s race was one of the toughest I’ve ever done. It’s been five years since my first win and with it being such a tight race this year, it makes this victory much sweeter.”

Stefan Pierer - CEO PIERER Mobility AG:  “Winning our 19th Dakar Rally title and to bring back the trophy to Mattighofen is a very special moment for everyone here in the company. It clearly underlines our commitment to this very special event and writes a positive new chapter in our incredible Dakar history. Sam’s performance was truly impressive. With the support of the GASGAS team, he managed the race perfectly, fighting hard and using his experience perfectly. This is a result everyone involved in GASGAS can be very proud of.”

Pit Beirer – Motorsport Director:  “Sam has done an incredible job at this year’s Dakar. It was a long fight, with many challenges to overcome, but with the support of the whole Motorsports team he was able to bring the trophy back to Austria. We are so proud of all the hard work the whole GASGAS team have put in to achieve their first Dakar win – it’s an historic victory and hopefully just the first success in what will be a successful year for the brand. When you think about what goes into a race like Dakar – the preparation, the logistics, the trucks, everything that goes on behind the scenes – all of this must come together to claim a win at one of the toughest events on the motorsport calendar. This is another important step in the onward progression of the GASGAS brand.”

Robert Jonas – Vice President Motorsports Offroad:   “To win the Dakar Rally is a huge achievement for both Sam and the GASGAS Factory Racing team. We are extremely proud of the victory and definitely thankful to the hard work of so many. Sam did an amazing job, maintaining good speed and consistency at this year’s race, as well as navigating well through every stage to ensure he stayed near the top of the standings. And with such a dedicated team behind him, that performance was rewarded with a win at the world’s toughest rally raid. Congratulations to Sam and the whole of GASGAS Factory Racing.”

The rest, as they say, is now history!

24 ene. 2022

BE MORE BAM BAM WITH THE NEW MC 450F TROY LEE DESIGNS!

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Check this out! Taking the awesome MC 450F and installing the very best Technical Accessories to make it even better, the all-new MC 450F Troy Lee Designs motocross bike is loaded with factory team hardware to create a race machine that’s capable of winning at the very highest level. Faster and even more fun to ride than the standard GASGAS 450cc motocrosser, this awesome bike is finished with a Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing graphics kit, to make sure it looks every bit as good as it performs.

• GASGAS launches first ever race team replica motocross bike
• Technical Accessories enhance the awesome 450cc machine
• MC 450F Troy Lee Designs available in dealerships worldwide

Heavily inspired by Justin Barcia’s AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross race-winning machine, we’ve fitted many of the very same parts used by Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing to create what we think is one hell of a great performing, and cool looking, race replica. Just take a look at the full list of what’s included on the all-new MC 450F Troy Lee Designs motocross bike…

• Replica Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing graphics from the 2021 season
• A set of #51 decals for those who wish to go full Bam Bam in 2022
• Troy Lee Designs Factory Racing Seat
• Softer ODI Lock-On Grips
• Factory Racing Triple Clamps (anodized red)
• Factory Wheels (black)
• Dunlop tires
• Black rear sprocket
• Gold chain
• Factory Start Device
• Semi-Floating Front Disc
• Front Brake Disc Guard
• Composite Skid Plate
• Frame Protection Kit (red)
• Hourmeter
• Map Select Switch
• Akrapovic “Slip-On Line” exhaust system
• Hinson Outer Clutch Cover
• Black Neken Fatbar with GASGAS bar pad
• Firmer suspension settings

We’ve unlocked a little more power from the compact MC 450F motor by adding a lightweight Akrapovič Slip-On Line exhaust system, giving significantly improved torque and an overall performance boost. Quick and easy changes in the power delivery can be made thanks to a handlebar mounted Map Select Switch.

For improved handling, the MC 450F Troy Lee Designs motocross bike features firmer WP XACT suspension settings, with the forks held in place by adjustable, red anodized Factory Racing Triple Clamps. For additional comfort, we’ve fitted softer ODI Lock-On grips and installed a TLD Factory Racing seat cover, to keep you firmly in place while getting on the gas.

The MC 450F Troy Lee Designs machine comes fitted with our Factory Wheels, in black. Rock solid and super-cool looking, they’re fitted with Dunlop’s Geomax MX33 tires. We’ve also bolted a Semi-floating Front Disc to the front wheel to improve braking performance with a Front Brake Disc guard keeping the disc safe and out of harm’s way.

Finally, finishing the MC 450F Troy Lee Designs off in style is an extended list of parts from our Technical Accessories range. From front to back, there’s a Factory Start Device, Neken handlebars, a Composite Skid Plate, Hinson Clutch Cover, a red Frame Protection Kit, a black Rear Sprocket, and a gold chain. Plus, to keep on top of service intervals, we’ve installed an Hour Meter, so you’ll never lose track of just how many hours you’ve spent on this awesome bike.

For more information and to check out the full spec of the MC 450F Troy Lee Designs motocross bike, head here on GASGAS.com.

The MC 450F Troy Lee Designs is available now in dealerships worldwide! Availability may change from country to country. For full pricing details and more information, please contact your national GASGAS Motorcycles subsidiary or importer.

14 ene. 2022

HE DID IT! WE DID IT! SAM SUNDERLAND AND GASGAS ARE DAKAR RALLY WINNERS!

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Sam Sunderland and GASGAS Factory Racing have won the 2022 Dakar Rally! Delivering exactly the kind of mature, considered performance we’ve come to expect of him over the last two weeks, in finishing eighth in today’s final stage, Sam has claimed overall victory at the 44th Dakar Rally. And, at the end of 12 grueling days of racing across the Saudi Arabian desert, he’s handed GASGAS our first ever victory at the world’s most iconic rally raid event!

• Sam Sunderland wins Dakar Rally 2022!
• GASGAS Factory Racing claims first Dakar title!
• Two stage wins for Daniel Sanders before injury

Sam Sunderland:  “Wow. What a feeling! That 10-minute period waiting at the end of the final stage to see if I’d won felt like a lifetime. But this feeling, knowing I’ve won a second Dakar, will stay in my memory forever. This win feels better than the first as this victory was anything but easy. The times were so close this year and there was no time to let off the gas, it was a really close race, right to the end. All of the hard work, the sacrifices, and everything that the GASGAS team has done for me makes it all worthwhile. It’s been five years since my first Dakar win, and it’s been a long time to wait! I’m super happy to get another win and claim the first one for GASGAS. Everyone on the team has worked so hard to achieve this and it’s a true team effort – together we got the job done. Amazing.”

Leading the race from stage two through to the end of stage six, the Dakar began perfectly for Sam. Riding flawlessly throughout the two-week event, he delivered the goods on multiple occasions when the pressure was well and truly on. Competitive from the very beginning, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland is 2022 Dakar Rally champion!

Sam’s second Dakar victory is not just an incredible personal achievement, it also marks the return of the title to the KTM AG Company. With 19 wins in the last 22 years, Sam’s victory re-affirms the group’s commitment and ongoing success at the world’s toughest rally raid.

While it’s all about Sam right now and his amazing achievement, it wouldn’t be right to sign off from Dakar 2022 without giving Daniel Sanders the credit he deserves. Our second GASGAS Factory Racing star taking on this year’s event, Chucky claimed two amazing stage wins, and on the final day of racing in week one, led Sam home for a GASGAS one-two. A crash on stage seven resulted in a fractured elbow and wrist, but the good news is that’s he’s had surgery and is now well on the way to making a full recovery. He’ll be back at the Dakar in 2023 for another run at the title.

Congrats guys, enjoy the party!

Norbert Stadlbauer – Rally Team Manager:   “Amazing, simply amazing! This Dakar was a really challenging race, right until the very end, so to win, it’s an incredible achievement. Throughout the whole event Sam was smart, strong, and his speed was exceptional. I’m really happy for him and the whole of GASGAS Factory Racing. The entire team has worked so hard to be successful and it’s a really special moment. There’s no feeling like it. I’d like to thank all of the team’s sponsors and partners, everyone in Austria, and now, after a two tough weeks, it’s time to celebrate!”

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2022, stage 12
1. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 1:40:00
2. Toby Price (KTM) 1:40:18
3. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (Honda) 1:40:29
8. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 1:43:25

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 12)
1. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 38:47:30
2. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 38:50:57
3. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 38:54:17

13 ene. 2022

GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S SAM SUNDERLAND RETAKES DAKAR RALLY LEAD

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We said stage 11 would be a pivotal day of racing at the Dakar and, oh boy, it sure was! After losing a little time yesterday, the pressure was well and truly on Sam today, who in no uncertain terms needed to deliver a flawless ride to keep his chances of a second Dakar win alive. And that’s exactly what he did. Putting together a standout performance, Sam navigated perfectly, attacked from the start, and finished second on the stage, just four seconds behind the eventual winner. Now, with just one day of racing to go, the GASGAS Factory Racing ace sits at the top of the leaderboard with a near seven-minute advantage over his nearest rival.

• Sam returns to the top of the provisional Dakar leaderboard
• Outstanding performance on penultimate stage from Sunderland
• One day and just 163 kilometers of racing to go!

Sam Sunderland:   “Today was a really tough one. We were expecting it to be difficult and even four kilometers in there were lines everywhere in the sand. From there on I had to focus on myself and stay on top of my roadbook, it wasn’t really an option to follow the lines ahead. Through the dunes I was able to make up some time, which was good and I just missed out on another stage win. Up until now the race has gone really well, the whole team behind me has been fantastic but the race isn’t over until it’s over. All I can do is hope for a clean run through tomorrow’s stage and then we’ll see where we end up.”

In rally racing, starting any stage a handful of riders behind the first rider generally proves to be an advantage, but with the navigation incredibly tricky on today’s penultimate stage of the rally, it was every man for himself out there in the desert. Opting to focus solely on his roadbook throughout the challenging 345-kilometer special, Sam was in superb form, narrowly missing out on the stage win but more importantly, now leads the rally heading into the final, decisive day of racing. It’s go time!

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2022, stage 11
1. Kevin Benavides (KTM) 3:30:56
2. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 3:31:00
3. Joaquim Rodrigues (Hero) 3:33:22

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 11)
1. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 37:04:05
2. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 37:10:57
3. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 37:11:20

12 ene. 2022

SAM SUNDERLAND OVERCOMES A CHALLENGING STAGE 10 AT THE 2022 DAKAR RALLY

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Hot on the heels of his incredible ride yesterday, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland was fired up for a repeat performance on today’s stage 10 of the 2022 Dakar Rally. Frustratingly, an unfortunate mistake in a series of rocky canyons prevented the early rally leader from featuring at the top of the timesheets today. However, thanks to his impressive stage results through the first nine days, Sam remains well-placed in the provisional overall standings in second, just under six minutes behind the current leader.

• Tough day for Sam but the Brit remains upbeat
• Tomorrow set to be a pivotal day in the rally
• Just two days and 508 kilometers of racing to go!

Sam Sunderland:   “Day 10 is in the books and it was a tough one. Early on, Mason Klein crashed so I stopped to make sure he was ok as it looked like he’d had a big one, but I think he’s ok. I then set off and things were going good. I felt strong on the bike and my pace was solid. But then I ended up in the wrong canyon near the end and lost a bit of time. With two days to go and the times so close, it’s too close to call. It’s wide open so it certainly makes for an exciting race!”

Despite taking a wrong turn during stage 10, Sam remained calm and brought his GASGAS RC 450F home without losing too much time. With the overall classification shaken up after today’s seriously tough special, the battle for the win now features five talented racers with just two stages remaining. Fortunately for Sam, he’ll be the 19th rider to take on the 345-kilometer special tomorrow where he’ll have no option other than to get on the gas and deliver as strong a result as he can in the hope of opening up an advantage over his rivals, ahead of the all-important final stage on Friday.

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2022, stage 10

1. Toby Price (KTM) 3:05:32
2. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 3:07:41
3. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 3:09:07
19. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 3:16:50

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 10)

1. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 33:27:06
2. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 33:33:05
3. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 33:31:21

11 ene. 2022

ANOTHER POSITIVE DAY AT THE DAKAR FOR SAM SUNDERLAND

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Stage nine of the 2022 Dakar Rally was a crucial one for GASGAS Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland. After his impressive stage win yesterday, he faced the arduous task of leading the riders out on today’s 287-kilometer timed special. Digging deep to post a 14th place finish – a result that at first glance might look anything but impressive but in reality is genuinely one hell of a performance – the Brit lost only a minimal amount of time, just over eight minutes in fact, to the eventual stage winner. Now lying two minutes adrift of the provisional overall rally leader with three days to go, the race to the finish is well and truly on for Sam!

• Exceptional navigation ensures Sam loses little time on stage nine
• Over 30 hours of racing against the clock now complete
• Four-rider battle for the Dakar crown begins to emerge

Sam Sunderland:   “Opening a stage only adds to the difficulty of rally racing and I’m super happy with how the day went for me. On paper you could look at the results and think it wasn’t a great stage for me, but the reality was that leading out means you’re relying solely on your roadbook. Not losing huge chunks of time today means I did a pretty good job. Since my crash last week, I’ve felt better and better every day so I’m looking forward to this continuing through the final three days.”

In what’s turning into a four-rider battle for the 2022 Dakar title, Sam’s performance on stage nine may well be his best yet. With the Brit now firing on all cylinders after his crash during week one, he’s back to his best and more than ready for the final three days of racing.

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2022, stage 9

1. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (Honda) 2:29:30
2. Kevin Benavides (KTM) 2:30:56
3. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 2:31:17
14. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 2:37:33

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 9)

1. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 30:14:03
2. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 30:16:15
3. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 30:17:59

10 ene. 2022

SAM SUNDERLAND TAKES FIRST STAGE WIN AT 2022 DAKAR RALLY!

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Rolling with the punches and bouncing back in style after a difficult day yesterday, Sam Sunderland has arguably delivered his best performance of the Dakar Rally so far with victory on a seriously tough stage eight. Remarkably, it’s Sam’s first stage win of the 2022 rally, and his first for GASGAS Factory Racing, with the Brit’s impressive ride seeing him return to the top of the provisional classification.

• Sam bounces back in style to win stage eight
• Third Dakar Rally stage win for GASGAS in 2022
• Sunderland retakes the provisional lead with four days to go

Sam Sunderland:   “That was a really challenging stage today. There was a lot of sand early on but then near the end there were a lot of canyons to navigate through. You had to be really patient and choose the right one as it would be so easy to get lost and lose time. The guys opening, fortunately, did a great job, which made things a little easier for me but after leading out yesterday, I know how tough that can be. Early on I was pushing hard and I was a bit too aggressive with a few small crashes in the sand so I had to settle down a bit, get into a rhythm, and it paid off as I was able to take the stage win. We have some long days ahead, but today’s result is just what I needed after everything that happened yesterday.”

Undoubtedly, Sam’s determination and his ability to keep on keeping on, even when faced with ongoing Dakar challenges, is a huge reason the GASGAS RC 450F racer has returned to the top of the leaderboard. Relieved after taking his first win of the rally, Sam will be back in the hot seat tomorrow as the rider that has the unenviable task of opening the stage. Armed with his superior navigation skills, and a winner’s mindset, Sam will be first into a stage that will feature very little in the way of sand, yet a lot of rocky terrain, as he completes what might prove to be one of the pivotal stages of the 2022 Dakar Rally.

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2022, stage 8

1. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 3:48:02
2. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 3:50:55 + 0:02:53
3. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 3:52:13 + 0:04:11

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 8)

1. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 27:38:42
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 27:42:27
3. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 27:43:25

9 ene. 2022

DANIEL SANDERS OUT OF 2022 DAKAR RALLY WITH INJURED LEFT ARM FOLLOWING STAGE SEVEN CRASH

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You win some. You lose some. You learn that when it comes to the Dakar Rally anything can happen. After what was a truly awesome first week of desert racing by GASGAS Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders, the Australian’s rally came to a disappointing end today when a crash resulted in the Aussie charger fracturing his left elbow and wrist! Despite the huge disappointment for Daniel and the team, Sam Sunderland overcame a seriously tough stage to put in a champion’s performance and navigate superbly. Completing the stage by losing a minimal amount of time to his rivals, Sam now lies fourth overall in the provisional standings, just under six minutes adrift of the new overall race leader.

• Tough stage seven for GASGAS Factory Racing
• Fractured elbow and wrist ends Sanders’ 2022 Dakar Rally
• Sunderland remains in contention for the win despite a difficult day

Sam Sunderland:   “A bit of a rough day for me today. It was a difficult stage, made even more challenging by leading out. After the rain that had fallen recently, it had washed sand onto many of the tracks, which made navigation even more difficult as you couldn’t always see the track beneath the sand. Starting up front was really difficult, but I managed the stage the best I could. It was the same for everyone though and I’m glad to have not lost too much time. Also, I want to wish Daniel all the best – he had a big one today.”

Unfortunately for Daniel Sanders the 2022 Dakar Rally is now over following a fall from his GASGAS RC 450F during today’s opening liaison, which resulted in a fractured left elbow and wrist. With two stage wins to his name at this year’s event – a competition the jovial Australian has unquestionably stamped his mark on – Dakar 2022 was shaping up to be a super successful rally for the Aussie. Lying third in the provisional standings at the time of the incident, Daniel will remain in hospital overnight tonight while undergoing ongoing medical checks, ahead of expected surgery on his elbow tomorrow.

Heal up soon, Daniel!

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2022, stage 7

1. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (Honda) 3:28:46
2. Kevin Benavides (KTM) 3:29:30
3. Joan Barreda (Honda) 3:31:37
28. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 3:54:41

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 7)

1. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 23:45:02
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 23:50:14
3. Kevin Benavides (KTM) 23:50:25
4. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 23:50:40

8 ene. 2022

GASGAS FACTORY RACING REFLECTS ON INCREDIBLE FIRST WEEK AT THE 2022 DAKAR RALLY

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After six downright gnarly days of desert racing, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland and Daniel Sanders are today enjoying the event’s official rest day. With Sam moving into the provisional lead early on and Daniel Sanders claiming two stage victories to now lie third in the provisional standings, it’s been an incredible week for our all-in rally racers. Now, together with the rest of the team and GASGAS support crew, everyone is enjoying a day away from racing before gearing up for stage seven on Sunday.

• GASGAS Factory Racing enjoys strong first week at the Dakar Rally
• Sam Sunderland leads the way with Daniel Sanders close behind in third
• Racing resumes tomorrow with stage seven

Sam Sunderland’s GASGAS Factory Racing debut couldn’t be going any better as he holds the event lead after week one – some 1,973 kilometers of racing across the desert! Moving to the top of the leaderboard following a strong runner-up finish on stage two, the Brit has managed the race perfectly to hold onto the provisional lead for five consecutive days. Looking ahead to the second week of racing, Sam is undoubtedly aiming to maintain his speed, form, and consistency in the hope of securing his second Dakar Rally victory, the very first for GASGAS.

It’s also been a fantastic, and memorable, week at the Dakar for Daniel Sanders. Not only has he impressed with two stage victories, but he’s given his all each and every day to stay up front in the overall classification. He even took a navigation tower screen to the chin after sending it a little too far off the top of a sand dune! Keeping his cool despite a couple of minor setbacks, the hard charging Aussie now lies third overall, just over five minutes behind GASGAS Factory Racing teammate Sam Sunderland with six stages remaining.

Week two will begin with a serious challenge for our rally racers. After they dominated the final special of week one, Daniel will lead out on stage seven with Sam right behind him. With stage seven beginning with a 100-kilometer stretch of rolling sand dunes, the duo will need to navigate with pinpoint accuracy in order to secure a strong result and retain their places at the top of the leaderboard.

Sam Sunderland:   “I’m happy to have reached the rest day safely and in the lead. It’s been a great first week besides my crash on stage four. My neck and shoulder were a little sore after that one but it’s been getting better day by day and it’s not effecting my riding too much. I’m looking forward to the second week of racing. Everything to this point with my bike and navigation has been where it needs to be so the goal is for this to continue next week and then we should be somewhere handy next Friday.”

Daniel Sanders:  “It’s been a really up and down first week with a few mistakes along the way but there have been plenty of positives to come out of it. My navigation is much better this year, my bike set-up is spot on and my riding, and overall speed, has definitely improved compared to last year. I’m actually a little surprised with my speed and I’m happy with all the improvements that I’ve made so yeah, it’s been a solid first week. The ultimate goal is to win this thing but getting on the podium would be cool too so we’ll see how it goes next week.”

Norbert Stadlbauer – Rally Team Manager:  “It’s been a great week for both Sam and Daniel and today, along with the rest of the team, we’re enjoying the event’s rest day ahead of week two. The performance that both riders have put in this week has been simply amazing. Sam has the experience and is managing the race very well at the moment, and Daniel has two stage wins, which is a great achievement. Going into week two, as a team we need to stay ready, keep doing the right things, and carry the momentum that has built this week into next week. We have great bikes, our riders are positioned very well in the standings, and so we are set to have another great week of racing.”

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 6)

1. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 19:55:59
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 19:58:38
3. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 20:01:34

7 ene. 2022

GASGAS FACTORY RACING DOMINATE STAGE SIX AT THE DAKAR RALLY

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One-two in today’s shortened stage and one-three in the provisional overall, not a bad first week's work for GASGAS Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland and Daniel Sanders! At the end of a wild opening six days of desert racing at the 2022 Dakar Rally, Sam holds onto the top spot of the provisional overall leaderboard while Daniel claimed his second stage win of the race, moving up to third in the overall provisional classification. Shortened due to safety concerns, stage six saw riders head back to the bivouac early, where they’ll remain for tomorrow’s official rest day.

• Sam Sunderland continues to lead the 2022 Dakar Rally
• Daniel Sanders wins stage six and moves into third overall
• GASGAS Factory Racing ready to enjoy the event’s rest day

Daniel Sanders:   “It was going really well for me today and I guess it ended well actually with another stage win. I started off strong, a bit like I have all week, but it was soon pretty clear that the stage was pretty chewed up from yesterday after the trucks had raced through it. So, then it was a case of trying to focus on the dangers in the roadbook but because of how the stage was, there were plenty of additional dangers to keep an eye out for. I’m a little disappointed that today was cut short, though. There was a long day ahead where it would have been possible to make up some time but I’m happy to have taken another stage win and I’m looking forward to next week.”

Rounding out a strong and consistent week of racing, Sam Sunderland finished as runner-up on stage six, just a couple of minutes behind Daniel. Able to accurately read the challenging terrain, the Brit applied a cautious approach throughout the abbreviated special. Safely bringing his GASGAS RC 450F Rally home on the shortened, 100-kilometer stage without any issues, Sam importantly maintains his lead in the provisional standings. Sam Sunderland:  “Ahead of today there were quite a few riders concerned about how the stage would be after the trucks had raced it yesterday, and it was unbelievable out there. So many rocks and square edges where trucks spin up the dirt and leave the rocks behind. So, on a bike, you’re basically coming up to half meter high walls of rock everywhere. You then start going offline to find smooth lines but then your roadbook isn’t quite right as you’ve ridden away from the correct line. For me it was the right decision for it to be shortened today and I’m happy to reach the halfway point still in the lead. I’m looking forward to the rest day tomorrow and a chance to recharge my batteries ahead of next week.”

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2022, stage 6

1. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 0:51:43
2. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 0:54:09
3. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 0:54:19

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 6)

1. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 19:55:59
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 19:58:38
3. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 20:01:34

6 ene. 2022

STRONG RIDES FROM SAM SUNDERLAND AND DANIEL SANDERS ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE FIVE

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When the going gets tough, the tough get going! Stage five of the 2022 Dakar Rally was anything but easy, featuring a true mix of terrain that challenged both Sam Sunderland and Daniel Sanders. Doing what they do, the GASGAS Factory Racing duo safely reached the end of the special to maintain their strong positions in the provisional overall classification. With five long and physically demanding stages now complete, Sam maintains his place at the top of the leaderboard thanks to a 12th-place finish today while Daniel completed the special one spot behind in 13th to remain fourth in the general ranking.

• Sam and Daniel dig deep on demanding fifth stage
• Both riders hold strong positions in the overall classification
• One stage to go before the Dakar Rally rest day

Daniel Sanders:   “Today started off really well and I was able to make up a lot of time before the fuel stop. Then at kilometer 270 I ended up passing the same waypoint twice, so I’m not sure if that was my mistake or not. After it happened I knew that I had to just push on to the end. Unfortunately, and also fortunately, I crashed and my shoulder popped out but luckily it went back in by itself and I was able to continue on to the finish. It was a crazy day and I’m glad to have reached the finish line.”

After his heavy fall yesterday, Sam Sunderland knew that he was in for a tough day of racing today. But knowing he needed to deliver a strong result to maintain his lead in the rally, the experienced Brit managed to ignore the neck and shoulder pain he was experiencing to bravely complete the fifth stage as the 12th fastest rider. Now, with just one stage to go before the event’s much needed rest day, Sam retains his place at the top of the overall timesheets.

Sam Sunderland:  “I knew I was in for a tough day after my crash yesterday, so it was a case of survival mode for me today. It was difficult for sure but as the stage went on I felt better and better and had a nice, strong pace through the sand near the end. Besides my crash the race is going well so far. I’m still leading, which is great, but as we’ve seen there is some tricky navigation at times so it’s important to really focus on the roadbook and keep mistakes to a minimum.”

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2022, stage 5

1. Danilo Petrucci (KTM) 3:23:46
2. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 3:23:48
3. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (Honda) 3:23:51
12. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 3:31:49
13. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 3:32:43

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 5)
1. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 19:01:50
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 19:04:19
3. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 19:07:49
4. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 19:09:51

5 ene. 2022

GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S SAM SUNDERLAND EXTENDS DAKAR RALLY LEAD

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Sam Sunderland continues to lead the 2022 Dakar Rally with the British racer now enjoying a three-minute advantage over his closest rival in the provisional overall standings! Chasing down the leading riders from his 17th place starting position on today’s 465-kilometer special, the Brit would ultimately complete the stage as the seventh fastest rider. For GASGAS Factory Racing's Daniel Sanders, the Aussie was on a charge all day, opening much of the special and finishing the stage in 17th to move up to fourth in the general rankings.

• Sam Sunderland maintains Dakar Rally lead
• Over 15 hours of rally racing now complete
• Sanders opened much of today’s stage four

Sam Sunderland:   “Things were going well today until I had a small crash in a riverbed while checking my roadbook. I just clipped a rock and that was all it took to take me down. I was able to get up pretty quickly, just as Barreda came by, so I latched onto him to the finish. I’ll get some rest now and prepare myself for tomorrow.”

Daniel Sanders rocketed forwards from his fifth place starting position on stage four, opening the challenging special from the 158-kilometer mark. With vast, rolling sand dunes in front of him, Chucky skillfully navigated across more than 300 kilometers to successfully reach the finish line in Riyadh. Going on to complete the stage as the 17th fastest rider he underlined the solid effort he’s putting in on his GASGAS RC 450F Rally.

Daniel Sanders:   “I got off to a really good start today and caught up to the leaders pretty quickly. After refueling there was a group of us opening the stage and then after a tricky spot with navigation it was me and Skyler Howes who broke free initially. Then I pushed on to lead on my own. Near the end I jumped off the top of a dune and I landed on a grassy mound, which wasn’t ideal, and I was really lucky not to crash there. But I cracked on with it and was able to finish the stage without any further issues. So all-in-all, a decent day for me.”

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2022, stage 4

1. Joan Barreda (Honda) 4:06:06
2. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 4:10:43
3. Danilo Petrucci (KTM) 4:12:59
7. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 4:16:21
17. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 4:24:34

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 4)

1. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 15:30:01
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 15:33:01
3. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 15:34:55
4. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 15:37:08

4 ene. 2022

SUNDERLAND MAINTAINS PROVISIONAL DAKAR RALLY LEAD

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Ticking off another solid day of racing at the 2022 Dakar Rally, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland and Daniel Sanders have both safely completed the relatively simple, but super-fast, third stage. For Sunderland, the Brit expertly assisted with opening the special after setting off in second place before a minor issue finding a waypoint caused him to lose a little bit of time. With all riders setting a similar pace, he ultimately placed 17th, just seven-and-a-half minutes behind the stage winner to retain the overall rally lead. Sanders meanwhile secured the fifth fastest time and now lies fifth in the overall provisional classification.

• Strong rides for Sam and Daniel on super-fast special
• GASGAS RC 450F Rally race bikes continue to deliver the goods
• Tomorrow brings the longest stage of the Dakar Rally

Sam Sunderland:  “Today was very sandy, and very fast! I had a little bit of difficulty finding a waypoint, which allowed a few riders to catch up with me, so I knew I’d lost a bit of time there. But overall, it wasn’t too bad. We’re in for a really long stage tomorrow so starting further back is a good thing and I’m excited for a long day on the bike.”

As the 23rd rider to enter stage three after his little detour yesterday, Daniel Sanders was on the gas from the moment he entered the special until he roared across the finish line in Al Qaisumah. Despite being slightly frustrated that the stage was cut short due to heavy rain, the Aussie remains upbeat and near the front of the provisional standings. Sanders is now just under nine minutes behind the race leader, Sam Sunderland.

Daniel Sanders:  “It was a good day today. It’s a shame that the stage was cut short as I had a solid pace going and feel like I’d have made up some more time on the guys in front. The navigation was a little bit easier that previous days, so I was able to put my head down and charge all day pretty much. I enjoyed it and I’m looking forward to tomorrow.”

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2022, stage 3

1. Joaquim Rodrigues (Hero) 2:34:41
2. Toby Price (KTM) 2:35:44
3. Mason Klein (KTM) 2:35:55
5. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 2:37:36
17. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 2:42:11

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 3)

1. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 11:13:40
2. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 11:13:44
3. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 11:15:10
5. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 11:22:34

3 ene. 2022

SAM SUNDERLAND SHINES ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE TWO

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Oh, it’s tight at the top now! Starting sixth on stage two of the 2022 Dakar Rally, Sam Sunderland put together a faultless display of riding and navigation to catch the front runners, lead the stage, and then bring his GASGAS RC 450F Rally home in a fine second place. The strong result moves the Brit to the top of the provisional leaderboard where he now enjoys a near three-minute advantage over his nearest rival. Fresh from taking his maiden Dakar stage win yesterday, Daniel Sanders did a great job of opening the majority of today’s stage, frustratingly making a small but costly navigational error on his way into the finish, which led to him ending the special close to 25 minutes behind the day’s winner.

• Sam Sunderland produces exceptional form on stage two
• Two GASGAS RC 450F bikes inside the provisional top three
• Early rally leader Daniel Sanders now lies third overall

Sam Sunderland:   “It was an interesting day today and it certainly went a bit more smoothly than yesterday, which is what I wanted. I started sixth and focused on just pushing hard to catch the leaders. There was some tricky navigation, but I figured out the way pretty quickly and caught up to Van Beveren. We then caught up with a few more of the leading guys so from there onwards we took it in turns to navigate and it was a pretty cool way to end the stage.”

Keeping a cool head in the face of adversity is an essential attribute to rally success so when Daniel Sanders found himself on the wrong side of canyon nearing the end of stage two, he had to make a quick decision. Instead of turning back, he opted to jump his GASGAS RC 450F clean over it to get himself back in the race, which, fortunately, worked out perfectly! From there onwards it was a hard charge to the finish line. Despite losing a little bit of time, Sanders lies in a strong third in the overall provisional classification, just three-and-a-half minutes down on teammate Sunderland.

Daniel Sanders:   “Today was pretty wild to begin with as it was pretty cloudy and the stage was super-fast early on. I had a good day going until after a fuel stop where I went down the wrong side of a canyon and lost a little bit of time. In the end I had to jump over it to get out of it but once back on the right line I pushed on to the finish. A little frustrating but I was able to make up some time in the dunes so all in all, not a bad day really.”

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2022, stage 2

1. Joan Barreda (Honda) 3:31:20
2. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 3:36.53
3. Kevin Benavides (KTM) 3:37.14
23. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 3:56.18

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 2)

1. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 8:31.29
2. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 8:34:20
3. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 8:34.58

2 ene. 2022

DANIEL SANDERS TOPS THE TIMESHEETS ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE 1

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After setting a blistering time and winning yesterday’s Prologue, Daniel Sanders has maintained his impressive speed to secure victory on today’s opening stage of the 2022 Dakar Rally! Opting to enter the stage as the 15th rider and chase down the riders ahead, the Aussie’s game plan worked perfectly with the GASGAS RC 450F Rally racer winning the special by over three minutes to maintain his place at the top of the overall provisional classification. For Sam Sunderland, despite struggling to find a waypoint along with many of his rivals, the Brit ultimately completed the stage as the sixth fastest rider.

• Daniel Sanders leads the 2022 Dakar Rally!
• Strong start for Sam on his GASGAS debut
• Both riders eager and excited for stage two

Daniel Sanders:   “So far things are shaping up really good. After winning the Prologue yesterday I got to choose my starting position and opted to start in 15th and then focus on chasing after the guys up front. There was some tricky navigation near the end of the special but I kept cool, avoided any huge errors and then l lead the stage to the end. This was great for me as it made sure I focused on my roadbook and as I’ll lead out tomorrow – it was good to get a little experience of riding alone up front. I’m excited for tomorrow and looking forward to the challenge ahead.”

Enjoying a strong debut ride aboard GASGAS machinery at the 2022 Dakar Rally, Sam Sunderland was well placed and running up front with the leading riders until until finding one of the waypoints late on in the 334-kilometer special proved anything but easy. After losing valuable time along with many of his rivals, Sunderland quickly found his way and pushed to the end of the special to secure his sixth-place finish.

Sam Sunderland:  “The first proper day is done and it’s safe to say that we went straight in at the deep end! My navigation was good all day but when we got to kilometer 276 there was a waypoint which was really difficult to find. A few of us went around in circles but once I found it my only option was to push as hard as I could to make up for lost time. It’s been a tough first day but there’s such a long way to go, hopefully tomorrow will go a little more smoothly.”

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2022, stage 1B
1. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 4:38.40
2. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 4:41:47
3. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 4:49.46
6. Sam Sunderland (GASGAS) 4:54.36

31 dic. 2021

IT’S GO TIME FOR GASGAS FACTORY RACING AT THE 2022 DAKAR RALLY!

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In what will be GASGAS Factory Racing’s third official participation in the Dakar Rally, it’s safe to say we’re tackling this one head on! With former race winner Sam Sunderland and young charger Daniel Sanders both excited to get the 44th edition of the world's toughest rally raid underway, racing will finally begin tomorrow with the event’s Prologue set to determine the starting order for the first proper stage, which follows the very next day.

• Sam and Daniel line up for their first Dakar with GASGAS
• Dakar Rally shakedown safely completed
• The 2022 Dakar begins tomorrow, January 1

With both Sam and Daniel enjoying a positive pre-race shakedown where they were able to break in their GASGAS RC 450F Rally bikes and dial in their set-ups ahead of tomorrow’s Prologue, both riders ended the session confident, comfortable, and excited for the challenge that lies ahead.

Knowing to expect the unexpected at the Dakar, the 2022 edition will mark Sam Sunderland’s ninth start at the prestigious annual event. A previous race winner in 2018, the Brit has an abundance of experience and certainly possesses the skills needed to challenge for a place on the overall podium.

Delivering a highly impressive fourth-place result at the Dakar just under one year ago, the ever-confident Daniel Sanders returns to the race following a solid season competing in the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship in 2021. With the Aussie ultimately claiming a bronze medal in the FIM series, and now armed with even more experience, he has a serious shot of success at the 2022 Dakar.

Sam and Daniel are now making their final preparations ahead of the short, 19-kilometer Prologue, which is quickly followed by six grueling stages. A mid-race rest day then follows before they take on another six demanding days of competition, each taking them one step closer to the finish line in Jeddah on January 14.

Sam Sunderland:   “We’re just one day away from the Prologue and the start of the Dakar so it’s a pretty exciting time! We had a really positive shakedown a couple of days ago, so we’re all set to get things started. The Dakar always throws up some surprises, so it’ll be important to stay focused, keep looking forwards, and stay calm. For sure I’m aiming for a strong result and I think it’s certainly possible to get on the overall podium once again.”

Daniel Sanders:   “The shakedown went really well and it was a good chance to run the bike in, set it up for the race, and make sure everything is spot on for the start. It was good to loosen up the body on the bike a little bit too and shake out the nerves before the serious stuff starts. I felt great on the bike, everything was perfect, and I really can’t wait to get this race underway.”

30 dic. 2021

WATCH NOW: GASGAS 2021 SEASON REVIEW

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What a year it’s been for GASGAS! So much has happened in the last 12 months we figured it was only right to celebrate all of our on and off-track achievements with a 2021 season review video. During the highly memorable season, we claimed no fewer than six world titles, won multiple races all around the globe, launched four new models, went road racing, and also expanded our roster of talented racers. 2021 was certainly busy, but oh so rewarding! Check out our video and join us as we reflect on the year that was.

• Join us as we celebrate a super successful year!
• GASGAS earns six world titles in 2021
• We can’t wait to do it all over again next season

The six world titles secured by our incredibly talented athletes on their GASGAS machinery certainly headlines our achievements in 2021. Making those championship wins all the sweeter is the fact that they were won across a diverse set of championships, highlighting the competitiveness of our bikes in TrialGP, EnduroGP, and the Moto3 Junior World Championship.

At the hands of our seriously gifted racers, GASGAS enjoyed plenty of first ever race wins across three different disciplines in 2021. Making our AMA Supercross debut in January, we made history with Justin Barcia by winning first time out – a very special moment for GASGAS! We also enjoyed success outdoors with Bam Bam when he went on to win a round of the AMA Pro Motocross series. Further wins were secured on the tarmac in the Moto3 World Championship, in our debut season no less, once again underlining the capabilities of our machinery.

Back in the spring we launched two electric balance bikes, to help safely introduce kids to the world of two wheeled fun, before adding four awesome dirt bikes to our offroad range in the summer. Bridging the gap between the MC 65 and the big wheel MC 85, we introduced the radical small wheel MC 85. At the same time, we unveiled our awesome MC 350F. Oh, and we also launched two fantastic 2-stroke models – the MC 250 and the EX 250 – to further strengthen our dirt bike line-up.

Expanding our exciting range even further, we also released 11 pedal-assisted mountain bikes. Catering for riders of all abilities, the arrival of the Enduro Cross, Trail Cross, Cross Country, and Dual Cross e-MTB models proved to be a massive hit for dirt jumping thrill seekers all the way through to those just getting started on two wheels.

We also embarked upon on a number of exciting projects throughout 2021. During the year we travelled across Europe with our United In Dirt Tour, showcasing our dirt bike and e-MTB bikes as we went, before getting behind the inaugural European Junior e-Motocross Championship, which allowed young racers on MC-E 5 bikes to compete in an international series for the first time ever!

As the year drew to a close, we shocked the world with our exciting racing plans for 2022. We announced our strengthened rally team, our streamlined MXGP efforts, and added two Moto2 racers to our talented roster of riders. There’s no doubt that 2021 was a fantastic year for GASGAS but looking ahead to the new season, 2022 is shaping up to be simply off the chart!

GASGAS World Champions 2021
Andrea Verona FIM Enduro1 World Champion
Andrea Verona FIM ISDE World Trophy Team Champion
Laia Sanz Enduro FIM Enduro Women World Champion
Laia Sanz FIM TrialGP Women World Champion
Jack Dance FIM Trial125 World Champion
Daniel Holgado FIM Moto3 Junior World Champion

2021 was a busy 12 months for GASGAS!

Enjoy the video, and here’s to an awesome 2022!

16 dic. 2021

FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING

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It’s onwards and upwards for our the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team!, Makingwho make a a strong entry into year two of U.S. supercross and motocross racing in 2022 , wour ith a returning lineup of talented and well-seasoned riders for 2022.includes Justin Barcia headlining will take the reins in theour 450 class effort on the proven MC 450F, with and teammates Michael Mosiman and Pierce Brown piloting the MC 250F in the 250 division. With big goals on the horizon, the entire team is fired up to kick off racing in 2022 with the return of the iconic Anaheim SX on Saturday, January 8!

• Barcia, Mosiman and Brown are back for 2022!
• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team chemistry on point
• Anaheim SX returns as series opener on January 8

With a solid year of experience racing – and winning – aboard the GASGAS MC 450F in 2021, Barcia heads into the new year with high expectations for himself and the team. Coming out explosive, in true fashion, at last year’s season opener, Barcia led GASGAS Factory Racing to its first win in the premier class at Houston SX, following it up with three more podium finishes in supercross. He etched another “first” for the brand outdoors, claiming victory at the Spring Creek National and ultimately making four additional podium appearances throughout the summer. He was sidelined with injury for the last five rounds but he’sJoined this season by highly accomplished race mechanic, Olly Stone, Barcia back and is feeling stronger than ever as he looks to be a permanent fixture on the podium in 2022. Justin Barcia: “I’m really stoked for the second year on the team! The first year, we had so much fun and we worked really hard. We got two race wins, which was super awesome, but our goal is always to win the championship and that’s what we’re looking for in 2022. The team has changed a lot this year. I have a new mechanic, Ollie, which I’m stoked on; and we have a few other new guys on the team that are doing an awesome job. The whole GASGAS brand is really cool and it makes work a lot easier when you can have a lot of fun with the crew. We definitely have a strong team coming into this year and for me, I have my head down and working hard, having fun and ready to go for that championship!” 250 Riders With the 250SX series split into Eastern and Western championships, Lining up in the 250SX Eastern division again,team riders Michael Mosiman and Pierce Brown are bothis super excited to divide and conquer from coast to coast return to the GASGAS lineup aboard the MC 250F. Entering his fifth season in the class, Mosiman has in 2022. Mosiman has experienced his fair share of podium and top-five finishes but the 22-year-old has his sights set on race-wins in 2022. proven his merit in the class, earning two podium finishes and three top-fives in the 2021 supercross season. He also scored four race-podiums and four top-fives in the outdoor series. The 22-year-old has had With a constructive off-season behind him,  and he’s Mosiman is fired up to battle for the championship in both 250 categories this season. Michael Mosiman: “It’s my second year on the team and I couldn’t be more excited for the season! The new guys we have are just really qualityreally experienced and we’ve been having a lot of fun in pre-season. I’m really excited about the quality of riding that we’ve been putting in together and I can’t think of a bad day that we’ve had on the track. All of us have had some pretty good battles banging bars and it’s just been really fun. I’m just looking forward to the season, the comradery is better, the familiarity is better, the bike is better and all-in-all, we have a really well-rounded program and I think you’re going to see that in the results.” Team rider Lining up opposite his teammate in the 250SX class, Pierce Pierce Brown is ready to take on the 2022 season with a new race mechanic, Derik Dwyer, who brings years of championship winning experience to the relationship will represent the West coast in the 250SX class once again on the MC 250F. The 19-year-old Brown had a break-out ride at last year’s Daytona SX, coming away with a career-first podium finish, but his momentum was short-lived after suffering a thumb injury at the next round. He pushed hard to bounce back for the outdoor season but he wasn’t able to put together a full season on-track. Feeling fit, fast and on the gas, Brown is aiming for a strong and consistent year in 2022. Pierce Brown: “Everything has been going great this off-season! We have a couple new faces on the team – I have a new mechanic, Deriek Dwyer, and a new trainer, Wil Hahn, that came along halfway through outdoors last season. With those two added to the program, I feel like everything is coming together and I’m really stoked! I feel like I haven’t been this prepared for a season so far in my career, so it’s shaping up to be a really good year. Everyone on the team gels super well. We ride together every day and go to the gym together every day so it definitely makes things easier when you’re having fun. I’m excited! We’re going to turn some heads, for sure!” With Team Manager Tyler Keefe in charge of the program for its second year, the team is stoked to welcome our new Crew Chief Josh Wisenor, who comes to GASGAS with years of top-level experience in the paddock. Additionally, race mechanics Olly Stone (Barcia) and Derik Dwyer (Brown) complete a solid trio with returning wrench Jay Burgess (Mosiman); and team trainer Wil Hahn will begin his first full season with the team in 2022. Tyler Keefe: “Going into the second year with the GASGAS brand is very exciting. I think the first year went really well and we had some really good race results but honestly, we had a lot of positive momentum for the brand and for the riders. Bringing the fun back into our sport a little bit and getting creative on some marketing things has been fun and I think a breath of fresh air for the motorcycle industry and also for the Troy Lee Designs brand. Looking into 2022, having the same riders to build off of is exciting, and we’ve brought in some new crew members to help elevate the team, as well as our new trainer, Wil Hahn. We’ve been having a lot of fun and the whole team is working well together, so I think we’ll have some breakthrough races this year. The 250 guys are at a point to make a statement for themselves and solidify themselves as one of the guys to beat. Justin had a great season in 2021, so with him fine-tuning some things here and there, he’s going to build off that and try to be up front every single week. It should be exciting!”

14 dic. 2021

INTRODUCING RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING!

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Gearing up for what will be our third season of FIM Motocross World Championship competition, we’re excited to be channeling our racing efforts through one team in 2022 – Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing! Continuing our quest for world championship trophies, with a super young and super talented rider line-up we’re aiming high with a renewed focus on MXGP and MX2 success. Leading us into battle in the MXGP class is two-time MX2 World Champion Jorge Prado while in MX2, current world number four Mattia Guadagnini will compete alongside young German hotshot, Simon Langenfelder.

• Introducing Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing
• Jorge Prado to spearhead GASGAS’ MXGP class assault
• Guadagnini and Langenfelder set for MX2 competition

Heading into his third season of competition in the highly competitive MXGP World Championship, Jorge Prado can’t wait for the gate to drop at round one. Following two testing, yet highly rewarding seasons in the premier class, the Spaniard has overcome injury and illness to quickly establish himself as one of the main protagonists in MXGP. Bringing everything he has learned during the last two years to the table, Prado now has all in place to challenge for his third world title.

Leading our effort in the MX2 World Championship is fun-loving Italian Mattia Guadagnini. Undoubtedly the best rookie in the 2021 campaign, the 19-year-old secured two GP wins and four overall podium results on his way to placing fourth in the final standings. With a solid debut season under his belt, the Italian is eager to get things started in his new team colors, at the very same venue at which he secured his maiden MX2 class race win – Matterley Basin.

Joining the team and beginning his third year of racing an MC 250F in the MX2 World Championship is Simon Langenfelder. Completing his first full season in 2021 (injury ended his 2020 campaign prematurely), the youngster established himself as a great starter with incredible consistency, ending the year in a well-deserved 10th place overall. Aiming to bring a touch more speed to the GPs in 2022, Simon is on the right path to contend for top-five positions on a regular basis.

Jorge Prado:   “It’s a really special feeling for me as a Spaniard to be competing for GASGAS with its Spanish heritage, I can’t wait to start racing in my new colors in February. To begin the season early is perfect for me as I prefer to race and already I feel great on the new bike, so I’m really excited for round one. I’ve learned so much during the last two seasons in MXGP and feel that I can improve my level even more in 2022. For sure it won’t be easy, and I’ll be racing against some of the best racers in the world who have much more experience, but I feel ready to battle with them once again. With what I’ve learned during the last two years I believe I can run up front more consistently and I’m excited to get the new season started.”

Mattia Guadagnini:   “I’m really excited for the 2022 season and to be a part of Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing is just amazing. The new colors are so good, and the set-up looks awesome! It’s great to stay within the same team structure as it’s like one big family, which is really important for me. All the hard work that we put in over the last year really paid off as I had such a great season in 2021, it was even better than I expected. For sure it was an amazing year and with another winter together I believe we can be even better in 2022 on the new GASGAS bikes. The first round isn’t too far away now and I‘m so excited to get started at Matterley Basin. It’s one of my favorite tracks and it’s where I won my first ever MX2 moto, so I have fond memories of that place. It would be amazing to start the season with a strong result there and carry that momentum into the rest of the year."

Simon Langenfelder:  “New team, same colors! It’s super exciting for me to continue racing on GASGAS bikes. With the support and guidance of this experienced team, I think I can really progress in the MX2 World Championship. I’ve spent a lot of time in Italy with my new teammates recently and everything is really positive. I’m really enjoying this new environment and team structure. This off-season isn’t quite as long as we had last year but for sure I can make improvements. One thing that I will be working on is my speed, to be faster through the opening laps of each race as the intensity after the gate drop is so high. But overall, the future looks really great, and I think 2022 will be the year that my results improve to the next level.”

Claudio de Carli - Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager:  “It is an exciting step and a big honor to be leading GASGAS in MXGP next season. With the riders that we have, Jorge, Mattia, and Simon, I strongly believe that we can challenge for both the MXGP and MX2 World Championship titles in 2022. There are just over two months to go before round one in February and we are already ahead of schedule to be ready for the opening round in the UK. We have three really talented riders and from a technical point of view, I know we have the best bikes out there. It’s the start of a new chapter and the team can’t wait to begin the new season with an all-new look.”

Robert Jonas – VP Motorsports Offroad:   “The GASGAS project has been an exciting one from the very beginning, and from 2022 GASGAS is set to have an even stronger presence in the FIM Motocross World Championship. Focusing the racing effort into one team, with three incredibly talented riders across MXGP and MX2, is a positive step for all involved and one that we believe will further establish GASGAS as one of the championship’s strongest teams. Ahead of the 2022 championship there is a short off-season, but we know that the team and riders will be more than ready for the first round in February.”

Calendar – 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship

Round 1: 20 Feb, MXGP of Great Britain, Matterley Basin
Round 2: 06 Mar, MXGP of Argentina, TBA
Round 3: 20 Mar, TBA
Round 4: 27 Mar, MXGP of The Netherlands, Oss
Round 5: 10 Apr, MXGP of Trentino (ITA), Pietramurata
Round 6: 24 Apr, MXGP of Latvia, Kegums
Round 7: 01 May, MXGP of MFR, Orlyonok
Round 8: 15 May, MXGP of Sardinia (ITA), Riola Sardo
Round 9: 29 May, MXGP of Spain, intu Xanadú - Arroyomolinos
Round 10: 05 Jun, MXGP of France, Ernee
Round 11: 12 Jun, MXGP of Germany, Teutschenthal
Round 12: 26 Jun, MXGP of Jakarta (INA), Jakarta
Round 13: 03 Jul, MXGP of Indonesia, Semarang
Round 14: 17 Jul, MXGP of Czech Republic, Loket
Round 15: 24 Jul, MXGP of Flanders (BEL), Lommel
Round 16: 07 Aug, MXGP of Sweden, Uddevalla
Round 17: 14 Aug, MXGP of Finland, Iitti-KymiRing
Round 18: 21 Aug, MXGP of Charente Maritime (FRA), St Jean d'Angely
Round 19: 04 Sep, MXGP of Turkey, Afyonkarahisar
Round 20: 18 Sep, TBA

10 dic. 2021

WATCH NOW: GASGAS FACTORY RACING AT THE 2021 X-TRIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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It was short. It was action packed. And for our main man Miquel Gelabert there were plenty of thrills and spills along the way! Experiencing just about everything indoor trial could throw at him, after luckily walking away from a huge fall in Andorra, our GASGAS TXT GP 300 rider finished fifth in the season-ending Barcelona X-Trial.

8 dic. 2021

HOLD ON TIGHT AS DANIEL SANDERS PULLS NO PUNCHES IN EPISODE SEVEN OF GASGAS DIRT

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With the 2022 Dakar Rally just weeks away, we figured it was the perfect time to sit Daniel Sanders down in front of the GASGAS Dirt cameras to find out what makes our all-in rally racer tick! Sure, he’s a super-fast desert speedster, but we wanted to know all the juicy details about how and where his dirt biking passion started, and how he ended up making it as a professional motorcycle racer. Telling it exactly as it is, Sanders’ unfiltered story is most definitely a must watch. Check it out.

• Daniel Sanders tells all for GASGAS Dirt episode seven
• Rally ace details every step of his diverse career racing dirt bikes
• Head over to our YouTube channel for more exclusive interviews

Leaving home in Australia to travel the world racing dirt bikes is the dream of many young riders, and Sanders is no exception. Embracing every opportunity that’s been thrown his way, while living life to the absolute fullest, Sanders initially enjoyed an illustrious national enduro career before claiming outright victory at the ISDE in 2019.

Then, in the autumn of 2020, Chucky headed to Europe to pursue a new challenge – rally racing! It’s safe to say that he’s a fast learner, earning a stunning fourth-place finish at the 2021 Dakar Rally before securing an impressive third overall in the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship. Not bad at all for a true rally rookie.

We really couldn’t have picked a better time to sit down with Daniel, what with the 2022 Dakar looming large on the horizon. The world’s biggest offroad race is now just weeks away and with a renewed focus, and a pretty unique race strategy, the 27-year-old lines up ready to battle for the win against the best in business!

For more exclusive interviews, head over to the dedicated GASGAS Dirt page on our website and if you’re not already, subscribe to our YouTube channel to never miss an episode.

7 dic. 2021

WIN A 2022 GASGAS TXT RACING 300 TRIAL BIKE!

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Hands up who’d like to win a brand new GASGAS trial bike? To celebrate what’s been a memorable and exciting year, and to do our bit to continue encouraging riders to join in the action, GASGAS is offering one lucky winner the chance to own a 2022 GASGAS TXT RACING 300! All you have to do is enter our super-simple and completely free giveaway.

• Win a 2022 GASGAS TXT RACING 300 trial bike!
• Take part in our free to enter social media competition
• Yes, we really are giving away a brand new bike!

Entering couldn’t be easier. All you need to do is like this giveaway post on @GASGAS.Official, make sure you're following us, then tag three friends in the comments before entries close on December 25. GASGAS will then wrap up a shiny new 2022 GASGAS TXT RACING 300 and arrange for it to be delivered early in the New Year, with the lucky winner announced on December 27. GASGAS is thrilled to be giving away a 2022 TXT RACING 300 this holiday season as we know it’ll inspire the lucky winner to get out and ride and join in the fun. The reason we’re giving away a trial bike (and not one of our enduro or motocross bikes) is simple – because trial bikes are great for learning life-long motorcycle riding skills, that can be transferred to any discipline. With class-leading power, a serious amount of torque, and top-level handling, the 2022 GASGAS TXT RACING 300 is a trial workhorse that delivers a plentiful supply of strong, clean power, ensuring riders can push their limits. Built to scale the hardest climbs, the super-compact 300cc 2-stroke motor is always ready to meet the toughest challenges head-on. And with impressive maneuverability, low running costs, leading suspension, a strong and reliable transmission for precise shifting, as well as a hydraulic clutch and brakes from Braktec, the TXT RACING 300 truly does deliver serious offroad performance.
Check out the full spec of the 2022 TXT RACING 300 here to see exactly what you could win!

6 dic. 2021

CHECK OUT THE VERY FIRST GASGAS PROJECT BIKE BUILD!

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Sometimes it’s only about having fun, right! Not about racing or results, just good times on a dirt bike, and maybe trying something a little different. That’s why we decided to take one of our awesome MC 450F motocross bikes, strip it down, and build it back up with a few well-chosen GASGAS Technical Accessories to create a super-fun Flat Track racer!

• MC 450F becomes awesome Flat Track bike!
• Check out the full bike build video right here
• Create your own flat track project bike using GASGAS Technical Accessories

The main goal behind this project was to see if we could build a legitimate Flat Track racer from a stock MC 450F motocross bike and a few carefully selected parts. To keep the GASGAS Flat Track project build simple, we only fitted essential GASGAS Technical Accessories, aside from the Akrapovic Evolution Line Exhaust System our mechanic fitted while no one was looking! We're hoping the following video will inspire a few intrepid riders to build a Flat Track racer of their very own!

Want to have a go building your own GASGAS Flat Track bike? Take a look through our extended range of Technical Accessories.

4 dic. 2021

TOUGH NIGHT AT THE RACES FOR TADDY

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Sometimes it just doesn’t go to plan! Unable to catch a break, Taddy Blazusiak had a night full of drama at the opening round of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Lodz, Poland. Motivated to impress on home soil, the GASGAS Factory Racing rider was unable to turn his raw speed into a podium result, finishing the night in fifth overall.

• Blazusiak ends 2022 SuperEnduro opener fifth overall
• Dspite a lot of crashes Taddy earns third in race one
• With plenty of raw speed Taddy now focuses on round two in January

Waiting over a year to return to racing indoors, the opening round of the 2022 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship (yes, we know, it’s still December, 2021!), proved to be a rough night at the office for Taddy. Despite showing impressive raw speed, multiple crashes prevented the Polish hero from putting his EC 350F on the podium in front of his home fans.

In the first of three Prestige class final, the GASGAS rider secured what would be his best result of the night with a solid third. Finding his flow and staying out of trouble, Taddy was eager to carry his impressive form into the remaining finals.

But luck quickly disappeared from his side in race two as he crashed in the first corner. Bouncing back up, he began to move forward, only for another crash to derail his progress. Hopeful he could right some wrongs, he again found himself in the dirt in the first corner of race three - this time victim of a multi-rider pile-up. Refusing to end his home round on a low note, he dusted himself off and raced as hard as ever. A brilliant maneuver in the closing stages saw him jump from seventh to fourth - a position he held to the chequered flag.

Taddy Blazusiak:   “I guess things didn’t come to me in the finals like I wanted. I felt really good, the speed was there, my bike was awesome, my fitness and shoulder were really good as well, and then I just kept crashing. If it wasn’t my mistake, it was another rider falling or making a mistake in front of me, or landing on top of me. I guess luck just wasn’t on my side tonight. Anyway, third in the first final was a good start to the night, and I know I can run that speed at the next rounds, so I’m looking forward to those. Racing with so much support was incredible, it’s always a great show here in Poland. I’ll get back to work now and make sure I cut the mistakes out at the next round.”

FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, Round 1 Poland

Event Classification
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 63pts
2. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 48pts
3. Colton Haaker (Husqvarna) 43pts
5. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 36pts

Prestige Race 1
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna)
2. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM)
3. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS)

Prestige Race 2
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna)
2. Colton Haaker (Husqvarna)
3. Jonny Walker (Beta)
7. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS)

Prestige Race 3
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna)
2. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM)
3. Jonny Walker (Beta)
4. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS)

1 dic. 2021

JUSTIN BARCIA PUTS THE AWESOME GASGAS MC 250 THROUGH ITS PACES

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Bam Bam approved! The long-awaited GASGAS MC 250 motocross bike is available now from GASGAS dealers worldwide. It’s the ultimate 250cc 2-stroke, with a versatile motor that packs tons of torque down low, and, for those who are a little more throttle happy, delivers a high-revving spread of dirt-shredding power up top. Complete with best-in-the-business WP XACT Suspension, the MC 250 soaks up the biggest bumps and jumps with ease while the super-strong Brembo brakes keep things in check when it comes to slowing down. With 2-stroke simplicity and low maintenance costs, all it needs is a full tank of fuel and it’s ready to rip!

• GASGAS MC 250 available now in dealerships worldwide
• Enjoy 2-stroke simplicity and low running costs
• Shred the dirt in style with the all-new MC 250

Instead of writing about how great the MC 250 is, we decided to show you… by handing one over to American supercross and motocross racer Justin Barcia. Knowing he only rides one way – absolutely wide open – we thought it would be fun to see what the bike could do in the hands of one of the world’s fastest racers. What did he think of it? When he was done blowing out berms at a private track in the rolling Californian hills, he said the MC 250 was “the most fun bike he’s ever ridden!” Solid praise indeed.

Check out the video above of Justin in action, be inspired, then get down to your local GASGAS dealership today to secure your very own MC 250.

Click here for the full spec of this awesome dirt bike!

1 dic. 2021

TADDY BLAZUSIAK FIRED UP FOR SUPERENDURO

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It’s time for SuperEnduro! And Taddy Blazusiak is psyched up and ready for round one – his home race in Poland this Saturday, December 4. Riding his GASGAS EC 350F, Taddy will be aiming to claim his seventh world title in the class and cement his position as the discipline’s most successful rider.

• Taddy Blazusiak to take on 2022 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship
• Polish star to ride 4-stroke EC 350F in the series
• Five round championship starts with Taddy’s home race in Poland

Taddy Blazusiak:  “I’m excited for SuperEnduro, for sure! I’m feeling good and strong, and we have done a lot of testing on the bike and have really dialed it in for the indoors. I’m super happy with the package we’ve got. My shoulder is good, training has been going well, and I feel really good in myself for the opening round this weekend. I can’t wait to start a new championship, and of course, I’m going to give it everything I have. My goal is to put the GASGAS on the box and fight for every win. Starting the championship back home in Poland is also great, I’m looking forward to racing there again and enjoying the support from the fans, they’re awesome!”

Who better to have representing GASGAS in the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship than Taddy Blazusiak! The man is a legend of the sport with six FIM world titles to his name, as well as five AMA Endurocross championships. In a 2021 season dogged by injury, Taddy was able to claim a top-10 result in the hotly contested Hard Enduro World Championship, and now, feeling strong and well prepared, he’s switched his focus to the indoors.

The 2022 championship starts this coming weekend, Saturday, December 4 in Poland. Four rounds then follow, with the series visiting Israel in January, Hungary in February, and then Germany for back-to-back race days in March. Each round will follow the tried and tested formula of three heats to decide the overall event winner… Go Taddy!

24 nov. 2021

GASGAS FACTORY RACING ANNOUNCES NEW RALLY TEAM LINE-UP!

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Well, this is a biggie! Adding even more talent to our global racing efforts, we’re super excited to announce that Sam Sunderland will join Daniel Sanders under the GASGAS Factory Racing awning in 2022. Undoubtedly a pair of heavy hitters on the rally scene, having finished third and fourth respectively at the 2021 Dakar Rally, the dynamic duo are ready to chase glory in the upcoming 2022 event in January before taking on the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship!

• GASGAS Factory Racing strengthens rally team line-up for 2022
• Super-talented Sunderland and Sanders create formidable pairing
• Both riders excited and set to compete on our proven RC 450F bikes

Former Dakar Rally winner Sam Sunderland needs no introduction. The Brit has dedicated much of his life to the sport of rallying, lifting the Dakar winner’s trophy in 2017. Since then, Sam has been crowned FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Champion in 2019 and continues to fight for that coveted second title at the Dakar. Sunderland was back to his best at the 2021 edition of the event where he remained in contention for victory until the very last day. With a focus on adding another Dakar win to his resume, the Brit has all the tools needed to get the job done.

Daniel Sanders strengthens the team for what will only be his second full season of rally racing. Beginning the year with a seriously impressive fourth-place finish at the 2021 Dakar, the Aussie then went on to claim the bronze medal in the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship. Not bad by anyone’s standards, especially for a rookie! We really can’t wait to see what he can do next year with all the experience that he’s gained throughout this season.

Both riders are now busy preparing themselves ahead of the 44th edition of the Dakar Rally, which kicks off on January 1, 2022. They’ll then take a short break before gearing up once again for the opening round of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, which is scheduled to start sometime in the spring.

Sam Sunderland – GASGAS Factory Racing:   “It’s super exciting for me to be joining the GASGAS Factory Racing team. It’s a relatively new team but with strong foundations and a lot of expertise behind the program. For sure it’s a new challenge and a new opportunity for me and it gives me a lot of confidence being within similar surroundings, so I can focus on the job at hand. So far, everything has been really positive. I’ve been fortunate enough to have spent some time on the bike recently and I can’t wait to start racing. My goal is to win the Dakar again and claim the first win for GASGAS too, so I’m really motivated and excited for the future. It’s cool to be racing in new colors and I’m looking forward to coming out swinging at the Dakar on the red bike.”

Daniel Sanders – GASGAS Factory Racing:   “Being able to be one of the faces of GASGAS for another year, especially alongside Sam, is really cool. I’ve just finished up my first full season of racing rally and I’m certainly looking forward to another! It’s not all that long until the Dakar starts and with the world championship coming up pretty soon after that, it’s going to be another busy year. I’ve learned so much in 2021 and I’m excited for the future, the opportunity that I have, and I can’t wait to get started again. Let’s go!”

Pit Beirer – GASGAS Motorsport Director:   “It’s a huge moment for GASGAS to have both Sam and Daniel on the Rally team. What started off as a small project with Laia, and then with Daniel, has now become a much bigger effort. Signing a former Dakar winner in Sam, and having quite possibly the best young talent in rally at the moment in Daniel, really shows a clear statement that the brand is ready to compete for victories and grow its presence further in rally. It’s really exciting for GASGAS to have two great riders that are both capable of winning in 2022 and I wish them both the best of luck for the Dakar Rally and 2022 season.”

Norbert Stadlbauer – GASGAS Rally Team Manager:   “It’s great to have two very talented riders racing for GASGAS next season. They are at different stages of their careers, yet they both have the talent to win. Sam is very experienced, and his career achievements speak for themselves. He knows everything there is to know about rally and this will help him to succeed in 2022. Daniel only has one full season of rally racing under his belt, but he has picked things up really quickly. He doesn’t have the experience that Sam has but he’s a very quick learner as we have seen in 2021. They’re both fast, motivated, and capable, so we fully expect to see them battling for success at the Dakar and then in the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship next year.”

22 nov. 2021

Holgado brings it home! GASGAS lifts FIM Moto3™ Junior World Championship in Valencia

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The GASGAS Aspar Junior team win the coveted ‘feeder’ championship to Grand Prix racing after Daniel Holgado ran to a safe 9th position in the first outing at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia last weekend.

• Holgado locks the 2021 FIM Moto3 Junior world title in Valencia
• The 16-year-old makes the grade after 5 wins and 8 podiums from 12 races
• Success story for GASGAS with the Aspar team and Moto3 machinery this season

Riding the RC 250 GP machine taken to victory in Moto3 Grand Prix in 2021, Holgado showed he’s the next hotshot on the block by grabbing the FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship ‘bull’ by the horns. The teenager fronted the pack with four wins in the first five rounds to stake his claim to the crown. The Spaniard added another three trophies in the competition that circled Grand Prix venues on the Iberian Peninsula like the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto and MotorLand Aragon. The contest (along with the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup) has ritually been the brightest proving ground for youngsters aiming for the heights of MotoGP™. 2020 champion, Izan Guevara, made the step to the GASGAS Aspar Grand Prix squad and clinched a race win in his first season in 2021. Holgado kept the Aspar streak running on Saturday in Valencia when main title rival David Muñoz was forced to start from pitlane and failed to score any points. In the second race on Sunday Holgado swept to his fifth chequered flag, stamping his authority one more time. Along with the FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship, GASGAS also aced four Moto3 Grands Prix (France, Catalunya, Austria and the USA) and totalled seven podium appearances this year. Daniel Holgado : “I want to thank everyone who came to see me today, I owe all this to them because I really felt that support and it helped push me through those final few laps. I also want to thank all of my incredible team; I’ll really miss them next year and hope we can find each other again in the future. I’d like to congratulate David Muñoz and Iván Ortolá because they made a great season and were really strong rivals. It’s thanks to them that I was able to improve as a rider and also as a person by working hard day after day.”  

14 nov. 2021

Valencia podium and championship fireworks at the Moto3™ finale for Garcia and GASGAS Aspar Team

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A fast and aggressive performance from Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team rider Sergio Garcia saw him lock 3rd in the championship with a second place finish at Valencia while team-mate Izan Guevara also battled for the podium but slipped down to finish 7th. - Sergio García cements 3rd place in the 2021 Moto3™ Riders World Championship by finishing second at the 2021 Moto3 Grand Premio Motul De La Comunitat Valenciana - Izan Guevara rounds-out a hard fought rookie season in Moto3 finishing 7th in Valencia and 8th in the 2021 Moto3™ Riders World  Championship - The Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team records an excellent 2nd place in the Teams’ and 3rd in the Constructors’ World Championship Classifications following an exciting debut season featuring seven podiums and four wins. Nothing short of intense on-track drama and white hot racing would do for the seaso- ending Grand Prix of the 2021 Moto3 World Championship. Better still the scene was set perfectly under the glorious sunshine and with an estimated 75,000 fans packing out the grandstands eager to see the action go down on the tight 4km Circuit Ricardo Tormo.   It has been a season of dizzying highs and grinding lows but ultimately the Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team has emerged with top positions in both the Riders’, Team’s and Constructors’ championships at the end of the year. Recording an impressive seven podiums in the 18 race championship, as well as a dazzling four wins, the Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team really have shown themselves to be a force to be reckoned with in the crucible-like environment of Moto3 competition. What’s more Sergio Garcia bounced back from an injury stricken stint - forcing him to miss two Grand Prix - to finish 3rd in the championship: his best result in the category. Rounding off the season in his now trademark style, Garcia finished second at the 2021 Grand Premio Motul De La Comunitat Valenciana - the final event of the term. The chaotic final race of the year saw Garcia battle up the order from a 10th place grid slot, even leading the race at times. It was only on the final corners of the last lap that Garcia was pipped by the eventual race winner, with the pair finishing nose to tail with a gap of 0.043 of a second. Team mate Izan Guevara battled through his own breathless race, starting from the outside of the front row. Guevara lapped with race-winning pace throughout the early stages of the Grand Prix battling for the lead on numerous occasions until a tyre issue forced him to slow. Nevertheless Guevara kept his cool and battled back up to 7th place, collecting a further nine points and confirming an 8th place in the Moto3 Riders’ championship.   #11 - Sergio García: “I feel really, really good. It was a difficult weekend for me, the feeling with the bike wasn’t the best and it was a difficult race with a lot of overtaking. Overall, I’m happy. I’ve improved season by season so I want to thank the team and also my family.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “I felt great on the first laps but after a while the rear tire started to go. I think it there was an issue with it. It was hard to keep the rhythm and stay with the riders ahead. I did what could and, overall, it hasn’t been a bad Grand Prix. A shame to finish 8th in the championship but the end of the season had been pretty strong.”   Results - 2021 Moto3 FIM World Championship, Round 18:
1. Xavier Artigas (Honda) 23 Laps; 2. Sergio García (GASGAS) +0.043 , Jaume Masia (KTM) +0.232, 7. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) +1.209,

Championship Standings - After Round 18:
Pedro Acosta (KTM) 259pts; 2. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 216pts; 3. Sergio García (GASGAS) 188pts ; 8. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 125pts

13 nov. 2021

GASGAS ready to throttle hard in 2022 with Moto3™ and Moto2™ attack!

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More red! More Gas! The GASGAS Aspar Team will carry the brand into both 2022 Moto3 and Moto2 with four exciting racers all pushing for silverware next season. Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara continue their competitive double act with the RC 250 GP in Moto3 while GASGAS’ first Moto2 riders will be former Moto3 world champion Albert Arenas and the UK’s leading Grand Prix name, Jake Dixon.

• Title threats everywhere! The GASGAS name grows in MotoGP for second season
• GASGAS set to shake-up Moto2 class with Jake Dixon and Albert Arenas in play
• Moto3 contenders Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara locked for 2022

After just one year in MotoGP competition and with wins for both Moto3 riders Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevarra, the GASGAS Aspar Team will not only count on the skills of the superb Spanish duo for 2022 but will amplify their arsenal with heavily branded GASGAS machinery in the formative Moto2 division. GASGAS’ first exploration of the fiercely competitive intermediate category means some serious firepower had to come into the pitbox: the Aspar crew were able to secure the proven talent of Albert Arenas and blossoming Moto2 racer Jake Dixon. GASGAS are pumped to rely on their own ‘GG’ – Garcia and Guevara – again next season. Garcia (18, years old, three terms in GPs) was in the hunt for the 2021 Moto3 championship until his unfortunate spill in practice for the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas relegated him to the sidelines with a kidney injury. Rookie Guevara (17) immediately stepped up to the plate and hit a home run in Texas for his maiden victory. Overall, the pair brought home six podiums as the GASGAS RC 250 GP became a regular sight at the peak of the pack. The surge into Moto2 allows the GASGAS Aspar Team to chase glory on two fronts. 2020 Moto3 World Champ, Albert Arenas (24), has signed on for his second crack at the class after using 2021 as valuable learning year. The Spaniard has been acclimatising to the increased power, the extra set-up options and delicate racecraft for the series that is the last staging point before entry to MotoGP. Arenas will have the experience of Jake Dixon next to him in the garage. The 25-year-old Brit has totalled three seasons of Moto2 racing and has edged nearer and nearer the rostrum; he even made his first appearances in MotoGP midway through 2021 as a replacement rider. In anticipation of the full line-up for 2022, the Moto2 wing of the GASGAS Aspar Team will already take to the track at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit for the Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana – the last MotoGP showdown in 2021 - in GASGAS colours! Sergio Garcia : “Apart from the injury I think we had a really good season and I’m really happy with how the year has gone. With our experience and our work in 2021 with the GASGAS Aspar Team, I’m sure we will be able to give everything again next year and fight for good results as well as the championship.” Izan Guevara : “I’m really happy to have another year with the GASGAS Aspar Team. I feel really comfortable with the crew, we work really well and we managed to take a win in our first season. Next season we’ll keep on pushing for top results. We will be able to count on a year of learning in the world championship as well as the connection with GASGAS, so we’ll be able to start next season strong right from the beginning.” Albert Arenas : “I’m really pumped about this project and to continue another year with the GASGAS Aspar Team, a winning squad and we were champions together. I’m looking forward to again achieving success with them. We will have a new bike and with the support of a brand like GASGAS, I’m really excited and motivated to try the new package. I want to have a strong pre-season and - with a year of experience in Moto2 - reach my full potential, fight for the best results and enjoy the races. I want to thank Jorge Martínez Aspar for this opportunity and GASGAS: I’m so happy to have another year in this set-up and structure.” Jake Dixon : “It’s great to be back with Aspar and the GASGAS team for 2022. Returning to the team feels like coming home and to keep with familiar equipment is another plus. I’m already excited to know what we can do next season and I cannot thank the team enough for the opportunity. I hope we can do great things together.” Jorge Aspar Martinez, Team Principal : “The GASGAS Aspar Team in the Moto2 and Moto3 classes as well as the FIM CEV series is a big challenge for us. We’re very happy to be an official team for this ambitious and hungry project created by GASGAS. We don’t have any other objective apart from continuing to develop and to fight for the world championship in whatever division we’re competing.” Pit Beirer, GASGAS Motorsports Director : “2021 has been a very strong season for the GASGAS brand and it’s what we hoped and expected from such a strong team like the Aspar boys. We have full trust that they can push for a first Moto3 title next year but being able to increase GASGAS presence to Moto2 with them was a clear-cut decision for us. We know Albert will be more familiar with Moto2 for 2022 and Jake is a rider that is on the edge of producing something special in the class. We hope to see much more ‘red’ on both podiums.”

11 nov. 2021

DIFFICULT FINAL DAY FOR SANDERS AT ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

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It was looking so good! It started well, was going well, but frustratingly things didn’t end the way Daniel Sanders hoped they would at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Showing impressive pace on the fifth and final stage, Daniel ran out of fuel on the 217km special and, like the true warrior he is, was forced to push his RC 450F to the finish for a 14th place result. Taking positives from the event, Sanders has demonstrated incredible speed and skill throughout the rally, and will look to carry that form onto the Dakar in January.

• Sanders shows immense pace on final stage
• Aussie to take many positives into 2022 Dakar Rally
• RC 450F performs perfectly in the sand of Abu Dhabi

Daniel Sanders:   “The last day has obviously been a huge disappointment for me and the team, but that’s racing – I guess you have to take the smooth with the rough. I started really well and was making good time through the dunes at the beginning of the stage. I realized about halfway through that with no refueling in the stage, and the type of terrain we were racing through, fuel was going to be a problem. So I tried to ease my pace as much as I could. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough, and I eventually ran out. Obviously, it’s not the best way to end the rally, especially after such a strong year but I’m pleased with how I’ve ridden, not just in Abu Dhabi, but over the whole season. My pace here has been really strong, I won a stage and did a good job of leading out after that. Again, it’s not the way I wanted to end the season, but as it’s just my first full year in the championship, I’m definitely pleased with how I’ve progressed and raised my level. Although the result here has knocked me back a little, I’ll just take the positives and look ahead to the Dakar in January. I’ve really gelled with the bike – my navigation is always improving, and my pace is definitely there. We’ve got less than two months till Dakar, and I’m going to be ready!”

Coming into the final day of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Daniel Sanders was lying second in the standings, and enjoyed an advantageous start position to make up time on the leader. Pushing hard, our Aussie star immediately put himself in control of the stage, topping each of the split times on his way through the special.

With all riders having to manage their fuel due to the special not including a refueling zone, Sanders’ pace was such that he ran out first while fighting for the stage, and rally win. It’s an unfortunate way to finish the event, but Daniel can look back over his FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship season and take many positives, including several stage wins, three at the Silk Way Rally, plus others in Morocco and Abu Dhabi.

Despite the set-back at the final event, Sanders finished a respectable third overall in the final championship standings, not bad for his first full year! And now, with his focus switching to the Dakar Rally next January, Chucky will regroup and come back fighting!

Results (provisional): Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2021, stage 5
1. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 2:32:06
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 2:33:20
3. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 2:36:07
14. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 6:00:00

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 5)
1. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 17:38:40
2. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 17:43:12
3. Joaquim Rodrigues (Hero) 18:14:06
12. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 26:09:10

10 nov. 2021

BRIAN BOGERS COMES OUT SWINGING AT 2021 MXGP SEASON FINAL

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And that’s a wrap for the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship! It’s been a wild ride with plenty of podiums, some good crashes, and unfortunately a few unwanted injuries along the way, but at the season-ending GP in Mantova, it was Brian Bogers who dug deep for a solid sixth overall in the MXGP class. For our MX2 young guns Simon Langenfelder and Isak Gifting, Simon delivered yet another consistent result with 10th overall while Isak completed the final round in 15th.

• GASGAS completes second season of MXGP racing
• Brian Bogers brings the heat to final round of MXGP with sixth
• Simon and Isak enjoy positive end to the year in Italy

Brian Bogers:   “It’s a great feeling to end the season with a fifth-place finish in moto two. I got a great start and it was awesome to be running up front all race in the final moto of the year. I really want to thank the Standing Construct GASGAS team for everything this season. They did such a great job and worked really hard, so it’s a shame that I couldn’t quite get into the top 10 overall this season. But this winter we will work even harder together and get the good results that the team deserves in 2022.” After returning from illness and placing 10th overall at round 17 just three days ago, Brian Bogers was clearly back to his best at the season finale with the Dutchman securing a solid sixth overall in the MXGP class. Despite missing a couple of rounds this year, Brian placed 12th in the final championship standings. For Pauls Jonass, after hovering around the top five in the MXGP World Championship standings all season long, a few painful broken ribs from a crash at round 15 ruled him out of the final three Grands Prix, including today’s season finale. With his season highlighted by placing third overall at the MXGP of Belgium, the Latvian enjoyed plenty of moto podiums on his way to securing eighth in the series.
Simon Langenfelder once again delivered consistent results to claim 10th overall at the final round of the MX2 World Championship. Battling his way through the pack after two crashes early on in race one to place 11th, the young German secured the same result in moto two after a race-long battle for a spot inside the top 10. Only competing in a handful of GPs prior to the 2021 season, Simon’s 10th place finish in the series underlines a solid campaign for the MC 250F racer. After placing sixth overall in Mantova just three days ago, Isak Gifting couldn’t quite replicate the same success at the final round. A few frustrating crashes in race one ruled him out of the points but the super-Swede bounced back for ninth in race two for 15th overall. Completing his first full season in the MX2 World Championship with plenty of strong results in recent weeks, Isak ultimately ended the season in 13th overall. Simon Langenfelder:   “I’ve been pretty consistent lately and the final round was no different! Two 11th place finishes gave me 10th overall and I ended the season 10th, so I’m really happy with that in my first full season. It’s now time to take some rest, recover, and then begin preparing for the new season. I really want to thank the DIGA Procross GASGAS team for the support this year. They gave me such a great bike and it’s nice to finish top-10 in the MX2 World Championship for them.” Isak Gifting:   “That’s the last race of the season done and after a difficult first moto, race two was much better and I finished ninth. It’s been my first full season in MX2 and it’s a super-tough class. Everyone is fast and it took me a little while to get going but near the end of the season, I turned things around and had a really great week at the Arco triple-header, and then sixth overall last weekend. The team have been amazing and they supported me through the tough weekends so I can’t thank them enough for what they have done for me.” With the dust now settled on our second season of competing in the FIM Motocross World Championship, it’s safe to say that it’s been another rollercoaster of a year! We’ve had plenty of highlights with holeshots and podium results, mixed in with some tougher times with crashes and injuries. But overall, Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing have both done an incredible job, we’re really proud of what they’ve achieved in 2021.
Results – 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 18
MXGP – Overall 1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 50pts 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 42 3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 42 6. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 27 MXGP - Race 1 1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 3. Tim Gajser (Honda) 10. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)
MXGP - Race 2 1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 5. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)
MX2 - Overall 1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 47pts 2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 45 3. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 37 10. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 20 15. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 12
MX2 - Race 1 1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 2. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 21. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)
MX2 - Race 2 1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 3. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 9. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)
Championship Standings – After Round 18
MXGP 1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 708pts 2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 703 3. Tim Gajser (Honda) 688 8. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 391 12. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 290
MX2 1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 734pts 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 610 3. Tom Vialle (KTM) 570 10. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 336 13. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 279

10 nov. 2021

ANOTHER STRONG DAY IN THE DESERT FOR SANDERS

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Another day, another promising ride at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge from Daniel Sanders! Opening the stage today, thanks to his winning result on day three, the Aussie star did an excellent job, losing the minimum amount of time to the chasing pack. Ultimately completing the stage in fourth, he maintains his runner-up position in the provisional overall rally standings.

• Sanders places fourth on penultimate rally stage
• Aussie remains in second overall with one day to go
• RC 450F rider in good shape for Thursday’s final stage

Daniel Sanders:  “Day four and I got to open today, which was really cool! Walkner caught me at about 100 kilometers, just before the refueling, but I was happy with how things went for the time I was out front. I didn’t make any big mistakes and the pace was good, so that’s really encouraging. The second half of the stage opened out into some faster tracks, which I really enjoyed, so that was cool. All-in-all it was a really good day. I’m in a good position to push again tomorrow and hopefully I can finish off the rally with a top result.”

Still in only his first full year of FIM Cross-Country Rallies competition, Daniel put in a fast, mature ride from the front of day four, doing exactly what was required to ultimately secure a top-four placing and successfully defend his second-place position in the overall standings.

Completing the stage in fourth, Daniel lost less than three minutes on the rally leader and will now enjoy an advantageous start position for Thursday’s stage five. Holding a near one-minute lead over the third-placed rider, the pressure is still on, and Sanders will need to deliver a solid ride on the event’s final day to ensure a runner-up-or-better result when he reaches the checkered flag.

The 379.86 kilometer final stage of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge will test riders once again with a mixture of open sand dunes and fast tracks on a timed special of 216.92km, with competitors ultimately returning to the event finish at the famous Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi.

Results (provisional): Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2021, stage 4
1. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 3:10:02
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 3:10:56
3. Joaquim Rodrigues (Hero) 3:13:00
4. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 3:13:48

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 4)
1. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 15:05:20
2. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 15:09:10
3. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 15:10:06

10 nov. 2021

GET TO KNOW ADRIAN GUGGEMOS IN GASGAS DIRT EPISODE SIX

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As riders go, Adrian Guggemos is pretty much the perfect match for GASGAS, which is precisely why he’s one of our brand ambassadors! Easy going, unassumingly funny, he also sure knows what he’s doing on two wheels. But as we found out at the dirt bike playground he designed and built at his home in Germany, he’s had quite the varied career, even including a stint racing supercross! Check it out.

• GASGAS Dirt episode six puts the spotlight on Adrian Guggemos
• German stunt rider leads the way by showcasing the fun side of trial
• Check out even more interviews over on our YouTube channel

Best known for his playful, feet-up bike handling skills, it’s safe to say that Adrian could have carved out career as a top-flight trial competitor. Instead, he opted to move away from competition and focus on the fun side of the sport. A natural entertainer, he left the constraints of traditional trial sport behind to set up his own stunt show, then began to tour Europe. By filming everything he did, starting way back in 2007, Guggemos quickly built up a huge following with his all-action tricks and stunts. Several viral videos soon followed and after a performance on Germany’s Got Talent TV show in 2017, his popularity skyrocketed. Now heading into his 16th year of riding GASGAS bikes, we felt the time was right to find out more from the man himself. So, tune in and check out what Adrian has to say in this light-hearted and entertaining interview. For more GASGAS Dirt, click here or for upcoming videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel.

9 nov. 2021

DANIEL SANDERS WINS ABU DHABI STAGE THREE!

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Go Chucky! Putting in a strong ride through the desert, Daniel Sanders has taken his first day win at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge and now lies second overall in the provisional standings – less than one minute behind the leader.

• Sanders wins Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge stage three
• Aussie racer lies second overall – less than one minute from the lead
• Daniel will open Wednesday’s stage four

Daniel Sanders:  “Yeah, happy with that. It was a good stage today, I rode really well this morning and caught up to the guys ahead quicker than I thought I would. From there we just rode in a pack. It wasn’t too tricky after the refueling, we took it in turns to lead and I just made sure I didn’t make any big mistakes or crash. The day went well – I felt comfortable on the bike today and was able to relax a little, which means I could concentrate more on the road book, too. It all came together really well. It was a long day in the dunes and certainly tiring, but I’m still feeling good and looking forward to opening tomorrow. For sure, it’s not going to be easy, but it’s really good experience for me, so hopefully I’ll do a good job and not lose too much time to the others.”

Increasing his experience and continuing to learn the terrain of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Sanders has once again shown he’s right up there with the very best. Setting off third into the 293km special, Daniel immediately set about chasing down his two closest rivals ahead of him. With his GASGAS RC 450F performing perfectly beneath him, the young Aussie was able to catch up and take the stage lead by the second checkpoint.

With the three rally leaders grouped up and riding together, it was difficult to make up any more time, but Daniel was still able to focus on his navigation and ultimately finish the stage just under three minutes ahead of the second-placed rider. His advantage at the end of the day means that Sanders moves up to second overall in the event standings and lies just 57 seconds behind the provisional rally leader.

Wednesday’s stage four is the penultimate of the rally and will cover a total of just over 400km. Leading out, Sanders will face a tough timed special of 251.98km.

Results (provisional): Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2021, stage 3
1. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 3:59:09
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 4:01:53
3. Andrew Short (Yamaha) 4:02:15

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 3)
1. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 11:54:24
2. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 11:55:22
3. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 12:00:04

7 nov. 2021

POSITIVE DAY FOR GASGAS FACTORY RACING AT MXGP ROUND 17

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Bouncing back from some challenging rounds of FIM Motocross World Championship competition, GASGAS Factory Racing has enjoyed a solid day at the MXGP of Lombardia. Producing the best overall result for the team was MX2 ace Isak Gifting who put together two consistent seventh-place finishes for sixth overall. Simon Langenfelder was also on the pace, securing a sixth-place finish in race two while on his way to ninth overall in MX2. In the MXGP class, we were a man down as Pauls Jonass’ broken ribs ruled him out of racing, bringing his 2021 season to an end. Pauls’ teammate Brian Bogers toughed it out for 10th overall after returning from illness.

• GASGAS Factory Racing enjoys strong results at MXGP round 17
• Gifting on the gas as he places sixth overall in the MX2 class
• Final round set to take place this coming Wednesday in Mantova

Isak Gifting:   “The first one at Mantova is done and it’s been a really good day for me. My starts weren’t the best, but I was able to make a lot of passes early in each race, push forward, and stay out of trouble. It’s been a difficult season so to have a good result today is a really positive thing for me and I’m definitely aiming to do the same, or better, on Wednesday.” Isak’s teammate Simon Langenfelder is a consistent racer with the young German following up his 11th overall last time out in Arco with ninth overall at the MXGP of Lombardia. If it wasn’t for a first lap crash in race one, which saw the 17-year-old charge from last to 11th, he may well have ended up even higher as in race two he brought his MC 250F home in a strong sixth place. Returning to action after missing round 16 with illness, Brian Bogers converted his two great starts, impressive speed, and never give up attitude, into a strong 10th-place overall result in the MXGP class. With just one round remaining, the Dutchman lies 12th in the series standings. Unfortunately for Pauls Jonass, his season has come to a premature end after breaking three ribs just 10 days ago. The super-tough Latvian gave it a go in free practice but was forced to call it a day because of the pain. Certainly not the way it was meant to end, now Jonass can focus on getting himself back to 100% during the off-season. Simon Langenfelder:   “It’s been a pretty decent day for me today despite a crash in the first race. I was able to charge through from last to 11th so that wasn’t so bad, and I felt great on the bike, so I was really looking forward to the second race. I had a good start in that one and then it was just a crazy moto. People crashing, getting passed, then passing people back. It was a lot of fun and awesome to battling like that. The focus is now on Wednesday and finishing the season with another strong result.” Brian Bogers:   “It’s pretty crazy as even on Wednesday this week I couldn’t do anything and then today I’m battling in the top-10 of MXGP! In the first moto I had a small issue with my suspension so I had to slow down a little, but I bounced back for a solid eighth in race two. Looking ahead to Wednesday and the final round, I want to end the championship with a better result than today, so I’ll be going full gas and looking to end the season on a high.” Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing will line up for the final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship this coming Wednesday. Returning to the Mantova venue, the 18th and final round will determine the final championship positions for our elite motocross racers. Results – 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 17 MXGP – Overall
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 47pts
2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 47
3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 38
10. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 22 MXGP - Race 1
1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)
2. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM)
12. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) MXGP - Race 2
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)
3. Tim Gajser (Honda)
8. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) MX2 - Overall
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 47pts
2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 47
3. Tom Vialle (KTM) 38
6. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 28
9. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 25 MX2 - Race 1
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
3. Tom Vialle (KTM)
7. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)
11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) MX2 - Race 2
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna)
6. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)
7. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) Championship Standings – After Round 17 MXGP
1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 661pts
2. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 658
3. Tim Gajser (Honda) 646
8. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 391
12. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 263 MX2 1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 689pts
2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 570
3. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 563
10. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 316
13. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 267

7 nov. 2021

GASGAS Aspar Team ride the Algarve rollercoaster

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Bouncing back from an enforced two-race hiatus due to injury, Sergio García raced to pole position at the Grande Prémio Brembo do Algarve but was taken out of podium contention on the last lap, while Izan Guevara battled up from P12 to finish 5th - scoring 11 points.

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  Sergio García returns to race action at the 2021 Grande Prémio Brembo do Algarve after sitting out two races due to injury; taking a pole position but then cruelly taken out of podium contention after contact from a rival rider on the last lap
  
  
• Izan Guevara scores 11 points and delights with blistering pace at Portimão en-route to taking his fourth top five finish of the year; battling from P12 to 5th
  
  
• MuchoNeumático GASGAS Aspar remains in 2nd in the Teams’ and 3rd in the Constructors’ World Championship Classifications

  Bright skies, rising temperatures and one of the most exciting circuits on the Grand Prix calendar greeted the MuchoNeumático GASGAS Aspar Team as they rolled into the penultimate race weekend of the 2021 season. Better still the GASGAS squad returned to full strength with Sergio García jumping back into the hot seat in full fitness, after being forced to sit out of the USA and Emilia Romagna Grands Prix due to injury. Such were García’s consistent efforts throughout the season before he was injured that he retained 3rd place in the championship standings, despite missing two fixtures. Proving that the hiatus had done nothing to dull his hunger, García raced straight to P1 during Saturday’s qualifying. Come Sunday, García again consistently lapped on front running pace, powering away in the opening portion of the race.   Although temporarily slipping down to 8th in the white-hot competition of the Moto3™ pack, García attacked hard - and clawed back up to 3rd. Unfortunately contact from rival Darryn Binder caused a massive accident putting García and rival Dennis Foggia out of the running. It was a cruel end to an exciting comeback weekend for the 18-year-old Spaniard who was looking faster than ever on his return to the fray. Meanwhile team mate Izan Guevara, rode the Algarve rollercoaster in epic style, showing full commitment around the 4.6km race circuit. Guevara, who was still brimming with confidence from his maiden race win at the US Grand Prix in early October, battled from P12 up to 5th during the intense 21 lap race. #28 - Izan Guevara: “We had a good race. I had to do a Long Lap penalty which meant I dropped down to 20^th but then started to work and regain ground. I cut down the four seconds to the lead group which meant I could finish 5^th. I’m happy about the race but it is a shame about the penalty because my race rhythm meant I could have been going for the win.”
#11 - Sergio García:   “We were having a great race. I didn’t have a great feeling with the rear end of the bike and I was struggling for grip but I was trying as hard as I could. On the last lap another rider punted me out and that was it. I’m happy in a way because it seems we’re ready for Valencia and, five weeks later, I feel good after my injury. We now have to finish the season in the best way possible.” Results - 2021 Moto3 FIM World Championship, Round 17:
1. Pedro Acosta (KTM) 21 Laps; 2. Andrea Migno (Honda) +0.354, Niccolò Antonelli (KTM) +0.880, 5. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) +1.839, DNF. Sergio García (GASGAS) +1 Lap

Championship Standings - After Round 17:
Pedro Acosta (KTM) 259pts; 2. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 188pts; 3. Sergio García (GASGAS) 168pts ; 8. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 116pts

7 nov. 2021

SANDERS LYING THIRD OVERALL AFTER STAGE ONE IN ABU DHABI

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Not a bad start for Daniel Sanders as the GASGAS RC 450F rider claims fourth place on the opening stage of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, just five seconds off the top three! Racing in the country for the first time, Sanders was keen to impress on the mostly sandy stage, with the rally terrain falling well within his comfort zone.

• Sanders lies third overall after prologue and stage one
• Aussie racer continues to learn and build his experience
• Four tough days of rallying still lie ahead

Daniel Sanders:   “Not a bad day for me, but not the best. As this is my first time in Abu Dhabi, I didn’t really know how the desert was and had a couple of scares early on with some big drops. I eased back a little and tried to stick to a good, solid pace, and other than a couple of navigation mistakes it all went well. I think towards the end I was riding a little bit too cautious, but it was a good day to get my eye in. I start fourth tomorrow so hopefully I can chase down the guys in front.”

The 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge started well for Daniel Sanders as he posted the second-fastest time on the prologue. Measuring just two kilometers however, times were tight on the twisty course with just seconds between riders, but Daniel’s result gave him an excellent start position for stage one.

As an ultra-successful sand racer, Daniel was looking forward to the racing through the dunes of Abu Dhabi, but with the desert terrain being different to anything he had faced before, the Aussie chose to curb his pace slightly to minimize the chance of making any huge mistakes.

Despite his cautious approach, Sanders still put in an impressive ride to complete the 262km timed special as fourth quickest – not bad considering he even made a few errors with his navigation! Combined with his prologue result, Daniel lies third overall going into day two, three minutes down on the provisional rally leader. And with two of his main opponents starting ahead of him tomorrow, Chucky will be fired up to chase down the riders in front and reduce the gap in the overall standings.

Back out into the desert tomorrow for Monday’s stage two – the longest of the race, Daniel is set to cover a total of 470km, of which 333km will be the timed special raced against the clock.

Results (provisional): Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2021, stage 1
1. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 3:20:19
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 3:20:25
3. Franco Caimi (Hero) 3:23:21
4. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 3:23:26

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 1)
1. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 3:25:31
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 3:25:35
3. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 3:28:38

4 nov. 2021

SANDERS HEADS BACK INTO THE DUNES FOR ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

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We’re heading back out into the dunes for this year’s final round of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship – the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Aussie hard charger Daniel Sanders will be taking on the event for the first time in his career, hoping to secure a runner-up finish in the 2021 series standings onboard his RC 450F.

• Sanders set for first Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
• Five-day event features close to 2,000km of riding
• Race marks team’s final competitive outing before Dakar

Looking to gain as much race experience and time on his GASGAS RC 450F as possible, Daniel Sanders has opted to race the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge in preparation for the Dakar Rally next January. Although the rallies world championship title was decided at the previous round in Morocco, the fight for second place is still very much alive, with Sanders holding a seven-point advantage over the third-placed rider.

As well as fighting for his first overall victory in the series and securing his place in the championship standings, Daniel will use the event to hone his road book skills in a race known for its technically demanding navigation. With the dunes of the Liwa Desert very similar to those found at the Dakar, the experience should prove invaluable when fighting it out at the big one next January.

Challenging riders with five full days of racing, and scheduled to cover 1949km, including 1357km of timed special stages, the 2021 Abu Dhabi looks set to test all competitors with its mix of tough navigation and long grueling days in the dunes. Bring it on!

Daniel Sanders:  “I’m really excited to take on the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge and get in some racing before the Dakar in January. Things went well at the last round of the championship in Morocco, and since then we’ve been training hard, working on the bike, and doing more road book stuff. I’ve never been to Abu Dhabi before so I’m looking forward to going and racing there. From what I’ve seen the desert looks really good – it has some nice dunes that should suit me, and it looks like it will be a really good warm-up for Dakar. There will be a good element of strategy, which again is good to learn more about and will help to build my skills. I’m going into the race to win it – I think if all goes well, I’ve got a good chance to do that. I’m second in the championship right now so to confirm that and finish my first full season as runner-up will be amazing.”

31 oct. 2021

SUPER CHALLENGING MXGP OF GARDA FOR GASGAS FACTORY RACING

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That was a rough one! With all GASGAS Factory Racing riders posting solid results at the previous two stops of the Trentino triple-header, things were looking good for the team ahead of the third and final GP at the hardpack Italian circuit. Unfortunately, Brian Bogers was forced to withdraw before the event even started due to having a fever, then Pauls Jonass discovered he had three cracked ribs from his crash on Wednesday, ruling out our MXGP duo. Leaving MX2 young guns Simon Langenfelder and Isak Gifting to take care of business, Simon placed 11th overall with Isak bringing his MC 250F home in 16th.

• Toughest GP of the season for GASGAS Factory Racing
• Illness and injuries prevent Bogers and Jonass from competing
• Simon Langenfelder signs off Trentino triple header with 11th overall in MX2

Simon Langenfelder:  “Well, I guess I was consistent today! 11th in qualifying then 11th in both races. I had a great start in race one but I just didn’t quite have the speed to stay up front, which was a little frustrating. I was feeling much better in race two but then I tipped over while in eighth, which is easily done on this track. Not my best day, not the worst, but solid points and now it’s onto Mantova next weekend.”

Wednesday’s star performer, DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing’s Simon Langenfelder was once again the team’s best racer with his 11th-place overall result in the MX2 class. Enjoying strong starts in both races and staying out of trouble for the most part, the young German’s consistent performances rounded out a pretty solid week for the MC 250F racer.

With Simon’s MX2 class teammate Isak Gifting clearly on the pace at the previous two visits to the Trentino circuit, the Swede was confident of completing the third and final GP at the hard and fast track with another solid performance. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t to be with multiple crashes in race one resulting in a DNF before he battled to 13th in moto two.

For Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass, the MXGP of Garda never really got going for the Latvian. After finding out yesterday that he had three broken ribs from his crash on Wednesday, he knew he was in for a tough one. But the pain, and inability to breathe properly, forced him out of action just 10 minutes into moto one.

Unfortunately for Brian Bogers, the Dutchman was forced to withdraw from racing before it began following orders from doctors after a trip to hospital confirmed he had a high fever having felt under the weather all week.

Isak Gifting:   “The triple header here in Trentino is done but it’s not been the best end to the week here. I crashed twice in race one and then in race two I just didn’t ride good. It’s super-frustrating after such a great GP for me one week ago. One to forget but now the focus is on the last two rounds.”

Pauls Jonass:  “After my crashes on Wednesday I was still in quite a lot of pain so yesterday I went to get checked out and I have three broken ribs! I really tried to tough it out today and I qualified well this morning, but after 10 minutes in race one I could hardly breathe, the pain was just too much. It’s disappointing for sure and I’ll be doing everything I can to be ready for the final two rounds in Mantova.”

Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing return to FIM Motocross World Championship action in one week’s time for the MXGP of Lombardia.

Results – 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 16

MX2 - Overall
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 47pts
2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 40
3. Ruben Fernandez (Honda) 40
11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 20
16. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 8

MX2 - Race 1
1. Rene Hofer (KTM)
2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
3. Ruben Fernandez (Honda)
11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

MX2 - Race 2
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
2. Tom Vialle (KTM)
3. Ruben Fernandez (Honda)
10. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)
13. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)

Championship Standings – After Round 16

MXGP
1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 614pts
2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 613
3. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 611
8. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 391
12. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 241

MX2
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 642pts
2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 532
3. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 516
10. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 291
13. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 239

30 oct. 2021

TOUGH GETZENRODEO FOR TADDY

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That’s a wrap! Back racing on his EC 300, and back in the thick of the hard enduro action, Taddy Blazusiak has battled it out to secure an eventual 14th place result at a fun-filled final round of the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Not the championship-ending performance the Polish legend had hoped for, but Taddy nevertheless made it through the epic German event and is good to go for SuperEnduro 2022!

• Taddy Blazusiak completes 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship
• Polish racer digs deep at iconic GetzenRodeo to finish 14th
• Injured Austrian Michael Walkner claims excellent seventh-place result

Taddy Blazusiak:   “It’s good to get the championship finished and to be here racing at Getzen. The last few months have been tough for me with the injury to my shoulder and although I haven’t had much time on the bike, I’m glad I was able to come here to Germany and race. Today was ok, this morning went well, and I qualified safely but then I struggled a little this afternoon as things got really slippery out on track. I came in to swap my rear wheel early on and that cost me some time, but I felt better after that. Then, towards the end of the race, I crashed pretty badly. Luckily, I was ok, but the bike wasn’t too good, I flattened the front pipe, and I wasn’t able to continue. It was a good experience and amazing to be a part of this new world championship – the whole year has been great with some really cool races. Congratulations to Billy, he deserved it. I’ll look ahead to the indoors now and focus my training to be ready for the first round in December.”

The final GetzenChamp race in Germany proved to be an eventful one for Taddy. Claiming a hard-fought 14th place result, his race was frustratingly cut short following a crash on a rocky uphill that resulted in a well-flattened front pipe! Thankfully the race was near its close and Taddy’s hard work earlier in the 80-minute race enabled him to claim a well-deserved finish.

GASGAS Factory Racing’s supported junior rider Michael Walkner enjoyed a strong day of racing in Germany, despite riding in the final with a suspected broken thumb! Qualifying ninth before fighting his way through to an impressive seventh place in the afternoon’s main GetzenChamp race, in riding injured, Michael delivered one of the performances of the event. Showing impressive consistency throughout 2021, Walkner ultimately placed seventh in the final FIM Hard Enduro World Championship standings – a solid result for the young Austrian, whose speed and experience continues to grow.

The next race for Taddy Blazusiak and GASGAS Factory Racing will be round one of the 2022 SuperEnduro World Championship, held in Lodz, Poland on December 4, 2021.

Results: GetzenRodeo 2021
1. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 1:29:20.433 11 laps
2. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 1:30:16.852
3. Mario Roman (Sherco) 1:32:05.524
7. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 1:30:46.348 8 laps
14. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 1:16:34.115 5 laps

Standings: 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, after round 8
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 104 points
2. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 104 pts
3. Wade Young (Sherco) 83 pts
7. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 46 pts
9. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 29 pts

28 oct. 2021

ALBERT CABESTANY GETS THE GASGAS DIRT TREATMENT!

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With the 2021 TrialGP season wrapped up, we headed to Spain to put Albert Cabestany in front of the GASGAS Dirt cameras, for a full and frank conversation about his incredible life on two wheels. Talking candidly about his humble beginnings, learning the feet-up game, and his subsequent professional career, which spanned two decades, Albert also explains his transition into team management with GASGAS Factory Racing. It’s all in here in this extended episode!

• Albert Cabestany receives the GASGAS Dirt treatment
• A must-watch video for trial fans across the world
• Head over to our YouTube channel for more interviews

Until you’ve watched the video, you won’t believe the stunning location in which the Spaniard began riding trial as a 12-year-old. But what certainly is believable is that every night spent riding ‘until sundown’ paid off, with Cabes piecing together a legendary career that included two Trial-E World Championship titles, in 2019 and 2020.

Recalling the highlights from his illustrious racing career, and tales from inside the shop where his very first trial bike was purchased, it turns out that Albert is quite the talker!

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27 oct. 2021

YOUNG GUN SIMON LANGENFELDER SECURES HARD-FOUGHT SIXTH OVERALL AT MXGP OF PIETRAMURATA

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It was Simon Langenfelder’s turn to shine in the MX2 World Championship today as the young German secured a superb sixth-place overall result at the MXGP of Pietramurata. Capitalizing on great starts in both races, he equaled his career-best overall finish of sixth thanks to solid 9-7 results. For last weekend’s star performer Isak Gifting, the GP started positively with a fine fifth-place finish in race one before a frustrating DNF in race two derailed his day. In the MXGP class, Brian Bogers was in exceptional form, charging through the field in both motos to secure eighth overall. For Pauls Jonass, frustratingly it was a day to forget with multiple crashes contributing towards an eventual 14th place overall result.

• Young gun Simon Langenfelder returns to form at MXGP of Pietramurata
• Brian Bogers shows impressive speed at MXGP round 15
• One more race to go before Trentino triple header is complete

Simon Langenfelder:   “Today was way better for me. I had really good starts and it was nice to be battling up front. I did get shuffled back a little early on in each race, but what’s really important at this track is to stay upright. You can lose so much time if you crash on the first lap. I had a great battle with Jago Geerts in race two and it feels great to be in a battle up front. Overall, I’m really happy to be back inside the top 10 and I can’t wait for Sunday.”

After his outstanding performance at the Pietramurata circuit just three days ago, Isak Gifting brought the same speed and dogged determination to round 15 of the MX2 World Championship. Following a great start in race one, the super-Swede quickly moved into sixth place and gave chase to Conrad Mewse in fifth. With fortune on his side, and with five laps to go, Gifting was able to take advantage of Mewse dropping out of the race, allowing the MC 250F racer to secure a solid fifth-place finish.

In race two Gifting was again on the pace and ran ninth well into the second half of the moto. Frustratingly, a technical issue forced him out of the running. However, with the points obtained in moto one, he now moves up to 13th in the series standings.

It seems that Brian Bogers didn’t get that memo about the Pietramurata circuit being difficult to pass on, as the Standing Construct GASGAS racer carved his way through the field in both MXGP class races. Narrowly missing out on a top-10 result in moto one, Bogers’ charge in race two was even more impressive as he moved his way forwards from 18th on lap one to complete the moto in a strong eighth place.

For Pauls Jonass, the MXGP of Pietramurata just didn’t go to plan. With high hopes of improving upon his seventh-place overall finish last weekend, crashes in both races resulted in a frustrating 14th place overall result for the Latvian.

Isak Gifting:  “The second race here in Arco was up and down. The upside was definitely finishing fifth in race one and building on my result from last weekend. The downside was that I had a small issue with the bike while running ninth in race two, which meant I had to withdraw from the race. Overall, my speed is good and it’s great to be battling up front again.”

Brian Bogers:   “It was a hard day for me because on Monday I caught a cold, which really didn’t help me today! I still did my best though like always and in the first moto my riding wasn’t bad, but I had to come from the back and finished 11th. In the second moto it was the same story as I had to battle through the pack and finished eighth for eighth overall. If I can improve my starts and combine them with my speed then we can definitely improve.”

Pauls Jonass:  “Well, that was a tough day at the office! The second turn here is super tight and unfortunately I crashed there in race one, then crashed again a few corners later. I was way, way behind but came through to score a few points. Race two wasn’t much better because of another crash and I managed to salvage 10th which isn’t where I should be. On the positive side, my speed is good so if I can just stay upright and start up front then I know I can battle for the top spots.”

Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing will return to the Pietramurata circuit for the third and final time on October 31 for round 15 of the FIM Motocross World Championship.

Results – 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 15

MXGP – Overall
1. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 45pts
2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 42
3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 41
8. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 23
14. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 15

MXGP - Race 1
1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)
2. Tim Gajser (Honda)
3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM)
11. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)
17. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)

MXGP - Race 2
1. Antonio Cairoli (KTM)
2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha)
3. Tim Gajser (Honda)
8. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)
10. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)

MX2 - Overall
1. Rene Hofer (KTM) 43pts
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 37
3. Ruben Fernandez (Honda) 36
6. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 26
14. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 16

MX2 - Race 1
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
3. Ruben Fernandez (Honda)
5. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)
9. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

MX2 - Race 2
1. Rene Hofer (KTM)
2. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM)
3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna)
7. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

Championship Standings – After Round 15

MXGP
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 573pts
2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 572
3. Tim Gajser (Honda) 570
7. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 391
12. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 241

MX2
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 595pts
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 508
3. Tom Vialle (KTM) 492
10. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 271
13. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 231

17 oct. 2021

LAIA SANZ - 2021 ENDURO WORLD CHAMPION!

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She knows how to set the bar high. And she knows how to deliver the goods. And that’s why Laia Sanz is the 2021 FIM EnduroGP Women World Champion! Our super talented offroad legend has dominated the two days of racing at the GP of France, taking her EC 350F to the top of the timesheets in 11 of the 13 special tests over the weekend. In doing so she ensured another maximum points haul, and with it, her second world title of the year having already secured the TrialGP Women World Championship.

• Laia Sanz wins 2021 FIM EnduroGP Women World Championship
• GASGAS star secures second world title of the year
• Andrea Verona claims third in EnduroGP World Championship

Laia Sanz:   “It’s been an amazing weekend, I’m really happy. Coming into this final round I had a small advantage at the top of the standings, so I knew that two good days should be enough to take the championship. After winning yesterday, my lead going into today was even greater, so I was able relax – maybe too much on the first test. I felt good and so I pushed a little harder on the second lap. But anyway, to get the title is amazing and of course, this season I have won two, so it has been a fantastic year.”

Following her double win at the GP of Sweden, Laia came into the final round of the Women’s championship with an eight-point lead in the standings. With a further 40 points up for grabs over the two days in France, the Spanish ace couldn’t take anything for granted and knew she had to perform in order to secure the title.

With conditions dry and dusty in France, Laia produced a masterclass of riding on day one, ultimately winning all but one of the tests to top the timesheets by close to a minute. Increasing her lead in the championship standings to 13 points, she carried her speed into Sunday to again dominate and take the win by an impressive 47 seconds.

Laia’s 2021 EnduroGP Women world title, her sixth in the class, comes almost two months to the day since she won the TrialGP Women World Championship, and combined with her record-breaking finish in the Dakar Rally in January, caps off an incredible season for the legendary all-rounder.

Finishing second to Laia on day two in France, GASGAS rider Mireia Badia secured her second-place result in the championship standings, making it a Spanish, and GASGAS, one-two.

Also enjoying a strong outing on day two, newly crowned 2021 Enduro1 World Champion Andrea Verona not only topped the E1 category for the second day in a row, but his performance on the tough French tests netted him second in the overall EnduroGP class. Earning 17 points, the young Italian secured a third-place result in the year’s EnduroGP standings – an incredible achievement for the EC 250F rider in his first year riding for the GASGAS Factory Racing team.

Andrea Verona:  “Today has been a very good day for me. After taking the Enduro1 title yesterday, I was able to relax a little more today and I think it helped my pace. I was fighting with Ruprecht for third position in the EnduroGP overall standings and today I was able to finish second overall, which is an amazing result for me. I was just over 10 seconds from the overall win, so I’m very happy with that. It has been an incredible year, changing teams early on, and getting used to the bike, but I was able to find my pace, and the results have been really good. Thanks to the team for all their work. I’ll get some rest now, but then we’ll soon be preparing for next year.”

Results – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 6, Day 2

Enduro Women
1. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 44:17.01
2. Mireia Badia (GASGAS) 45:03.93
3. Jane Daniels (Fantic) 45:06.98

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 56:58.42
2. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 57:52.07
3. Antoine Magain (Sherco) 58:07.44

EnduroGP
1. Brad Freeman (Beta) 56:46.57
2. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 56:58.42
3. Josep Garcia (KTM) 57:09.52

Championship Standings – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, (after Round 6, Day 2)

Enduro Women
1. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 115 pts
2. Mireia Badia (GASGAS) 99
3. Jane Daniels (Fantic) 98

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 232 pts
2. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 206
3. Samuele Bernardini (Honda) 148

EnduroGP
1. Brad Freeman (Beta) 217 pts
2. Josep Garcia (KTM) 199
3. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 157

17 oct. 2021

PAULS JONASS ON THE GAS AT MXGP ROUND 13 ON HIS WAY TO SIXTH OVERALL

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Getting stronger and stronger with each passing round of MXGP, Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass is unlocking just what we know he can do, with the Latvian delivering consistently solid results, re-discovering his early race intensity, and bringing his sheer speed to each and every GP. At the MXGP of Spain, Jonass was on the gas all day and if not for a race two crash, may well have found himself in the fight for the overall podium. Brian Bogers also impressed in Spain, especially in race two, with the Dutchman battling up front on his way to securing ninth overall. In MX2, Simon Langenfelder enjoyed a consistent day to place 10th overall with Isak Gifting securing 15th.

• Pauls Jonass continues with late-season form at MXGP of Spain
• Brian Bogers turns heads in MXGP moto two
• MXGP triple-header in Italy up next for GASGAS Factory Racing

Pauls Jonass:  “Overall it has been a really good weekend in Spain. My riding was good, my bike was good, and I finally found that intensity that I needed in the early part of the races. I had the second fastest lap time in race two, so I know I have the speed and if it wasn’t for a little tip over early on in that second race then I know it could have been better. I feel like everything is really coming together now and I’m going to Italy aiming for the podium.” Also enjoying a positive day under the Spanish sunshine was Pauls’ Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing teammate Brian Bogers. A very capable sand rider, the Dutchman enjoyed racing at the hardpack intu Xanadu circuit with an opening-moto 13th setting himself up nicely for a top-10 overall result. Shortly after the gate dropped for race two, Brian made a number of quick passes, including a move on Antonio Cairoli, to slot into fourth place. Looking incredibly comfortable up front, the 25-year-old hung tough, charged to the end, and secured his sixth-place finish in the moto. After collecting another hard-fought points haul with his ninth-place overall result, Bogers now finds himself knocking on the door for a place inside the top 10 of the MXGP World Championship. Bouncing back from a challenging GP just one week ago, DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing’s MX2 racer Simon Langenfelder put together two consistent races to secure 10th overall. The strong result now moves the German up one spot in the championship to 10th with five rounds remaining. Isak Gifting made a promising start at the MXGP of Spain with an eighth-place finish in moto one. Frustratingly, a hefty crash in race two resulted in a badly damaged motorcycle and a disappointing DNF.
Brian Bogers:   “All day I felt great on my bike, and I had a good feeling on the track from the moment I went out for qualifying. Unfortunately, my start in race one wasn’t the best and I was struggling for around 20 minutes, but in the last 10 I felt really comfortable which gave a me good feeling for race two. My start wasn’t the best in the second moto either, but I managed to pass a lot of riders in the first few corners and rode a solid race to finish sixth. I was really happy with that one and now I’m much closer to the top 10 in the series so overall, it’s been a really positive day for me and the team.”
Simon Langenfelder:  “It’s been another good GP for me and I’m happy with my weekend and to be back inside the top 10 overall is where I should always be. I had a strange start in the first race, my jump from the gate was bad but I was able to get the power down and I came out of the first turn around fifth or sixth. I was a little surprised, but I’ll take it! I didn’t quite get the same start in race two and ended up 11th which was ok but overall, but it’s nice to put two motos together and go into the triple header in Arco with this positive result.” Isak Gifting:   “It was an up and down day today. I felt great in qualifying, my speed was good and I was excited for the races. I had a great start, running up front in fourth for half of the race but then I made a few small mistakes which added up and I ended up eighth which was ok, but it should have been better after such a good start. Unfortunately, in race two I had a small crash early on and was last. But I quickly made my way up into the points before a big crash bent up my bike too badly to continue. It was a disappointing end to the day, and I really hope this doesn’t happen again.”
Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing will next be in FIM Motocross World Championship action at the MXGP of Trentino, round 14 of the series, on October 24.

Results – 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 13

MXGP – Overall
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 45pts
2. Jorge Prado (KTM) 42
3. Tim Gajser (Honda) 40
6. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 31
9. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 23

MXGP - Race 1
1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)
2. Jorge Prado (KTM)
3. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
6. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)
13. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)

MXGP - Race 2
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
2. Tim Gajser (Honda)
3. Jorge Prado (KTM)
5. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)
6. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)

MX2 - Overall
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 47pts
2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 45
3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 36
10. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 21
15. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 13

MX2 - Race 1
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)
2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
3. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM)
8. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)
10. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

MX2 - Race 2
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
3. Tom Vialle (KTM)
11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

Championship Standings – After Round 13

MXGP
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 505pts
2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 493
3. Tim Gajser (Honda) 490
7. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 352
11. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 209

MX2
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 535pts
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 427
3. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 426
10. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 230
15. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 183

16 oct. 2021

ANDREA VERONA WINS IN FRANCE TO SECURE GASGAS THE 2021 ENDURO1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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He did it. Andrea Verona is the 2021 Enduro1 World Champion! Putting in a strong ride on the demanding special tests at the EnduroGP of France, our seriously fast EC 250F racer took the E1 class win on the first day of racing, securing himself and GASGAS the coveted quarter liter world title.

• Andrea Verona secures 2021 Enduro1 World Championship
• GASGAS EC 250F performs perfectly on gnarly French special tests
• EnduroGP class podium still to fight for on final day

Andrea Verona:   “It feels amazing to win the Enduro1 world championship! It wasn’t an easy day for me today, but in the end, I did what I needed to do to take the E1 victory. It’s been a really good season, we’ve been strong at all the rounds, in all the different conditions, so I’m really happy with that. I want to thank the whole GASGAS Factory Racing team, everyone puts in a lot of work, so this win is for them. It’s great to celebrate, but there’s still one more day to go, so I’ll come back tomorrow and fight for the last day.”

Following his double victory at the GP of Portugal, Verona was on form, and keen to carry his winning momentum into the final round in France. Fastest in E1 during Friday’s Super Test, Andrea showed he meant business right from the off. A fall on Saturday’s opening test put him slightly on the back foot, but the Italian soon fought back, going on to top five tests during the day and ultimately claim the E1 win by close to 12 seconds.

Signing for GASGAS Factory Racing at the beginning of the season, Verona had one major goal – to successfully defend his Enduro1 title – and what a season he’s had! So far, with one day left to go, the 22-year-old has won nine of the 11 days of racing and never finished off the podium, claiming a second place in Portugal and a third in Sweden.

Andrea can’t relax just yet though, as the EnduroGP World Championship is still undecided, and with him lying third, just one point ahead of the fourth-placed rider, the fight for third place on the EnduroGP championship podium will go right down to the wire on the final day in France.

Also competing today, Laia Sanz increased her tally of wins in the EnduroGP Women class by claiming victory on day one. Going into the final day of racing, the incredible all-rounder enjoys a 12-point lead in the standings, but still needs to deliver a solid result to secure her sixth enduro world title.

Vamos Laia!

Results – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 6, Day 1

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 59:15.60
2. Matteo Cavallo (TM) 59:27.35
3. Theo Espinasse (Honda) 59:28.72

Championship Standings – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, (after Round 6, Day 1)

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 212 points World Champion!
2. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 189
3. Samuele Bernardini (Honda) 139

13 oct. 2021

DON’T MISS THE LATEST EPISODE OF GASGAS DIRT FEATURING TADDY BLAZUSIAK

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First, we went stateside to get the low-down from our AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross riders. Now, we’re back in Europe and pointing the GASGAS Dirt cameras at none other than Taddy Blazusiak! One of the biggest names in offroad motorsports, the hard enduro legend needs little introduction. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired.

• Latest GASGAS Dirt episode features enduro legend Taddy Blazusiak
• Our all-new video series continues to build momentum
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel and never miss an episode!

With his energetic personality, Taddy is a natural in front of the cameras, even when faced with the most pressing questions. The Polish enduro ace was completely unphased during our interview, answering, in detail, everything we threw at him. Using his well-known charisma to keep the mood light throughout! So, with that said, strap in for a 30 minute, no-stone-left-unturned interview with the legend that is, Taddy Blazusiak. For more, head over to our dedicated GASGAS Dirt page or subscribe to our YouTube channel to never miss an episode.

13 oct. 2021

THIRD OVERALL FOR DANIEL SANDERS AT RALLYE DU MAROC

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It’s safe to say that the Rallye du Maroc has flown by. And now that the dust has finally settled, Daniel Sanders has secured third overall for his, and GASGAS’, first ever podium result in the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship! Even with a minor setback on day three, the Aussie turned things around on the final two stages, upping his pace and rapidly closing in on the leader to complete the rally just over five minutes short of the win. 

• Sanders secures third overall at the 2021 Rally du Maroc
• GASGAS claims first FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship podium
• Daniel’s GASGAS RC 450F Rally faultless after 16 hours of racing

Daniel Sanders:   “The last day is done and what a week it’s been! Opening the final stage was pretty cool. After around 80 kilometers the navigation became a bit more tricky so I had to slow my pace to make sure I was on the right path. I actually had a small crash in the dunes but I was up quick and straight back on a decent rhythm. I’m really happy to have finished third on this stage after opening and overall it’s been a great week. To end it with a podium and secure the first podium result for GASGAS in the world championship is really cool. Now I’m looking forward to the next race in Abu Dhabi.”

Clearly a quick learner after a challenging third stage at the 2021 Rallye du Maroc, Daniel Sanders hit the reset button and came out swinging during the final two days of racing. By rocketing to an impressive win on the penultimate stage, the 27-year-old was then faced with opening the final special of the event.

Entering the stage knowing that a strong result would ensure his place on the overall podium, Sanders was up for the challenge of leading out and didn’t hold back through the rolling sand dunes that formed much of the final stage of the rally. Charging hard throughout, the Aussie completed the special just 18 seconds short of the win to bring his rally to a highly positive end.

With his confidence now soaring and with another round of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship successfully completed, Sanders will now take all the learnings from his productive week in Morocco to the final round of the series, the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, which begins on November 6.

Results (provisional): Rallye du Maroc 2021, stage 5

1. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 1:39:12
2. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 1:39:29
3. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 1:39:30

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 5)
1. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 16:26:51
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 16:28:50
3. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 16:32:18

12 oct. 2021

DANIEL SANDERS WINS RALLY DU MAROC STAGE FOUR!

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There may not be a better way of bouncing back from a difficult day of rally racing than by winning the very next stage! That’s exactly what Daniel Sanders has done on the penultimate leg of the Rally Du Maroc. Picking up his pace throughout the incredibly technical special, Sanders delivered what is undoubtedly his best ride of the event so far and now lies third in the overall provisional classification.

• Sanders storms to the top of the stage four timesheets
• Aussie racer back to his best on the penultimate special
• One day of racing now separates Daniel from the finish line

Daniel Sanders:  “I got the win, which is sick! Today I didn’t make any major mistakes and with the tricky navigation, you really had to focus. For sure I went offline a few times but what was encouraging for me was that I got back on track quickly. The stage had a bit of everything today, which added to the challenge, and it seemed like every 20 minutes we were into something different whether it was sand, hardpack roads, or rocky sections. I’m now in a pretty good position overall and tomorrow I’ll lead out so I’m excited for the challenge and hope to end this rally with a strong result.”

With the fourth day of the Rallye Du Maroc serving up another technical stage with tricky navigation, Sanders kept his mistakes to an absolute minimum, focused on his roadbook, and when the stage win was on the cards, got on the gas to secure his victory! Now faced with being the first rider to start the final day of racing, the Aussie is up for the challenge and excited about the prospect of completing another round of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship with a strong overall finish.

The fifth and final stage offers no respite for any of the remaining racers with the scheduled 291-kilometre special set to guarantee another long day in the saddle. With Sanders now locked in a close battle for the final step on the overall podium with Ricky Brabec, we’re fully expecting this one to go down to the wire.

Results (provisional): Rallye du Maroc 2021, stage 4
1. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 3:50:34
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 3:51:10
3. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 3:53:29

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 4)
1. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 14:47:02
2. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 14:47:39
3. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 14:52:48

11 oct. 2021

A TOUGH DAY IN THE DESERT FOR DANIEL SANDERS

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After such a promising start at the Rallye du Maroc, a couple of minor navigational errors by Daniel Sanders on stage three resulted in a lowly, by his standards, 15th place finish. Nevertheless, by beginning the rally with two impressive stage times, the Australian only loses one spot in the provisional rally classification with an overall podium result still very much on the cards.

• Character building day for Sanders in Morocco
• Aussie racer remains in contention for the overall podium
• The sand dunes return for tomorrow’s stage four

Daniel Sanders:   “It’s been a really tough day today. Early on, about 30 kilometers in, I made a mistake with my navigation, so I then had to ride at my limit for the rest of the stage to make up for lost time. I think I lost around nine minutes there which was quite frustrating. After the refueling station at 220 kilometers I was then into a pretty difficult navigation area and the lines from the guys in front were all over the place. There were some tricky notes in the roadbook, and it just caught me out. It was a learning day for sure today and in a way, it’s good to experience something like this to make me a better rider in the future and I definitely learned from it. Two days to go now and I’m looking forward to getting back up the sharp end tomorrow.”

With the Rallye du Maroc nearing its conclusion, Daniel remains positive despite a difficult day in the desert. Still in only his first season of racing in the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, Sanders continues to gain experience and has definitely learned that every day is a school day in the desert.

Tomorrow’s penultimate stage sends riders back into the sand dunes and with a very favourable starting position of 15th, Sanders can follow in the wheel tracks of those ahead and maybe throw a little caution to the wind. With the special estimated to cover over 367 kilometres, it’s going to be an intense day of racing and at the conclusion, we’re expecting Daniel to be up at the sharp end of the timesheets.

Results (provisional): Rallye du Maroc 2021, stage 3
1. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 3:30:32
2. Sebastian Buhler (Hero) 3:32:36
3. Andrew Short (Yamaha) 3:35:56
15. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 3:45:06

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 3)
1. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 10:43:43
2. Joan Barreda (Honda) 10:53:25
3. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 10:54:10
6. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 11:02:14

10 oct. 2021

DOUBLE ENDURO1 CLASS WIN FOR ANDREA VERONA AT ENDUROGP OF PORTUGAL

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With the 2021 EnduroGP World Championship nearing its close, Andrea Verona has delivered the goods at the penultimate round of the series to top the Enduro1 class on both days of the EnduroGP of Portugal! Ensuring he arrives at the final round of the series in France next weekend both on form and 16 points ahead in the E1 class standings, Verona battled hard in Santiago do Cacem in southern Portugal to earn his seventh and eighth day wins of the series.

• Andrea Verona takes double Enduro 1 class win at GP of Portugal
• Italian sits 16 points clear at top of E1 championship standings
• 2021 EnduroGP series set for grand finale in France next weekend

Andrea Verona:   “It’s been a tough two days in Portugal, but to get two Enduro1 class wins and some good overall results in EnduroGP has been great – just what I’d hoped for ahead of the final round of the championship next weekend. Overall, day one was a good one for me. I made a few mistakes on the first two laps, but I managed to improve my speed throughout the day. I’m happy, it was fun to race in the sand. Day two was hard. I wasn’t feeling so strong after a tough opening day. But I kept pushing and finally on the final test of the day I was able to get the E1 class win. I needed to ride a little harder than I would normally, but I got the job done and I’m happy with the result. Now it’s onto France. Conditions will be very different, but I’m looking forward to the final round of the series.”

Returning to Portugal for the second time in 2021, the sandy, southern special tests at the GP of Portugal meant it was two long and demanding days in the saddle for our EC 250F mounted Italian. In complete contrast to the conditions in which he excelled at the recent International Six Days of Enduro in Italy, Andrea needed little time to get up to speed on day one, posting the fastest E1 time during the Friday night Super Test before topping the first two special tests on day one. Never placing lower than third in class, and only doing that once, he marched to an impressive win, 40 seconds clear of his nearest challenger.

On day two Andrea was made to work much harder for the win. Starting well and winning three of the opening four special tests, a costly mistake at the end of the second lap saw him with a real battle on his hands. Re-grouping to post the fastest time on each of the three tests on the third and final lap, Andrea topped the results by less than two-and-a-half seconds, winning the day and earning the maximum 20 points.

With just one round remaining, the 2021 EnduroGP World Championship will head to France next weekend, October 16-17, where both Andrea Verona and Laia Sanz will continue their respective quests for the Enduro 1 and Enduro Women World Championship titles.

Results – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 5, Day 1

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 53:28.49
2. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 54:09.34
3. Matteo Cavallo (TM) 54:50.04

EnduroGP
1. Josep Garcia (KTM) 52:29.53
2. Brad Freeman (Beta) 53:23.99
3. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 53:28.49

Results – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 5, Day 2

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 52:44.45
2. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 52:46.77
3. Davide Soreca (Husqvarna) 54:39.71

EnduroGP
1. Josep Garcia (KTM) 51:42.52
2. Brad Freeman (Beta) 51:45.28
3. Nathan Watson (Honda) 52:15.85
4. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 52:44.45

Championship Standings – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, (after Round 5)

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 192 points
2. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 176 pts
3. Samuele Bernardini (Honda) 131 pts

EnduroGP
1. Brad Freeman (Beta) 180 points
2. Josep Garcia (KTM) 164 pts
3. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 130 pts

10 oct. 2021

PAULS JONASS CONTINUES IMPRESSIVE FORM WITH SIXTH AT MXGP OF FRANCE

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Continuing to deliver strong MXGP World Championship results, Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass has narrowly missed out on stepping onto the overall podium in France. With a super close battle for the final spot on the rostrum, Jonass was understandably frustrated to see his 4-5 race results reward him with sixth overall. Despite his frustrations, it was another solid points haul for the Latvian. It was a difficult day for Pauls’ MXGP teammate Brian Bogers who finished 18th overall while in MX2, Simon Langenfelder and Isak Gifting placed 15th and 16th respectively.

• Pauls Jonass finishes just one point from the overall MXGP podium in France
• Crashes effect the overall results for Brian, Simon, and Isak
• GASGAS Factory Racing now head to Spain for round 13

Pauls Jonass:  “On paper today was a good day overall, although a fourth and a fifth for sixth is a little bit difficult to accept! I felt pretty strong on the bike in both races and the set up that we have on my MC 450F is working really well, it’s just that I’m missing that last little bit of speed early on in the races. Today was an improvement in that respect from last week, though, so it was actually a pretty decent day with decent points, and we still have a lot of racing to go in the championship.”

Not quite enjoying the same success as his Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing teammate at the French GP, Brian Bogers suffered an opening lap crash in race one. Leaving the Dutchman with a lot of work to do around the Lacapelle-Marival track, Brian charged hard throughout the moto for an eventual 20th-place finish.

Hoping to make up for lost points in race two, Bogers didn’t quite get the start needed to battle up front. Nevertheless, the 25-year-old worked his way forwards throughout the moto for 14th in the race, securing 18th overall.

It was a frustrating day in France for the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing MX2 class duo of Simon Langenfelder and Isak Gifting. Crashes for both riders led to 15th and 16th place overall results. Despite finishing down the order they both displayed impressive speed on their MC 250F machines. They’ll now regroup ahead of next weekend’s MXGP of Spain and come out swinging under the Spanish sunshine.

Brian Bogers:  “A tough day today. A bad start and then a crash in race one meant I was way down and I felt a little tight and not really flowing. Unfortunately, my start in race two wasn’t much better but I moved into 14th within a couple of laps and stayed there for the whole moto. Not my best day but if I can get better starts then I know I can run up front so that’s the plan for next weekend in Spain.”

Simon Langenfelder:   “Today wasn’t quite the weekend that I was hoping for after such a good result last weekend in Germany. I qualified well in eighth and I felt great on the bike but in both races I just didn’t get the starts needed to run up front. I also crashed in race one, which didn’t help so it was a tough GP for me. I’m already looking forward to next weekend in Spain where I’ll be hoping to get myself back inside the top 10.”

Isak Gifting:   “Today started off pretty good with an 11th in race one, which is a good result for me on a track like this. I was hoping for more of the same or better in race two but in a section of the track with a lot of shadows I tucked the front wheel and went over the bars. The bike hit me on my shoulder and unfortunately, I damaged the bike too much to continue. It’s disappointing to end the GP like this but I think I will be ok for next weekend.”

Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing now look forward to lining up at the MXGP of Spain on October 17, round 13 of the FIM Motocross World Championship.

Results – 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 12

MXGP – Overall
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 47pts
2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 47
3. Tim Gajser (Honda) 35
6. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 34
18. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 8

MXGP - Race 1
1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)
2. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha)
4. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)
20. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)

MXGP - Race 2
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)
3. Tim Gajser (Honda)
5. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)
14. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)

MX2 - Overall
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 50pts
2. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 42
3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 40
15. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 11
16. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 10

MX2 - Race 1
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)
2. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM)
3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna)
11. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)
17. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

MX2 - Race 2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)
2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
3. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM)
14. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

Championship Standings – After Round 12

MXGP
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 460pts
2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 454
3. Tim Gajser (Honda) 450
7. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 321
13. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 186

MX2
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 488pts
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 397
3. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 393
11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 209
15. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 170

10 oct. 2021

DANIEL SANDERS CLOSES IN ON THE LEADERS AT RALLYE DU MAROC

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GASGAS Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has successfully completed stage two of the Rally du Maroc as the fourth fastest rider. The fifth competitor to enter the second special of the event, Daniel immediately set a blistering pace from the start to secure another strong finish. Retaining his fifth-place ranking in the overall provisional classification, and now lying just under five minutes behind the leader, Sanders is undoubtedly putting together his strongest start to a rally since joining GASGAS. And with three days of racing to go, everything is very much still to play for!

• Sanders puts together another solid ride at Rallye du Maroc
• Australian’s navigation on point as he finishes fourth
• The longest stage of the five-day rally is now complete

Daniel Sanders:  “Today was another good stage for me and I’m really happy with how this rally is shaping up. I feel great on my bike and it’s running perfectly, which allows me to crack on and do my job. I will say that I lost my focus a little just before refueling but once I’d had something to eat, I was back to it and felt strong towards the end. It was cool to ride alone for most of the stage, out of the dust, and rely on my navigation. This got me safely to the end with no major mistakes.”

With the longest day of the Rallye du Maroc now complete and having covered close to 610 kilometers, Daniel is rightly confident following his performances so far in this rally. Finishing inside the top five, as well as closing in on the leaders, is no easy feat but the Aussie racer is confidently taking it all in his stride.

Up next for Daniel is the third stage of the rally and it’s set to be another long day in the saddle of his GASGAS RC 450F with an expected total distance of 605 kilometers, of which 342 will be against the clock.

Results (provisional): Rallye du Maroc 2021, stage 2
1. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 3:40:32
2. Nacho Cornejo (Honda) 3:41:51
3. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 3:43:22
4. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 3:44:12

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 2)
1. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 7:12:11
2. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 7:12:30
3. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 7:13:11
5. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 7:17:08

9 oct. 2021

GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S DANIEL SANDERS ON THE PACE AT RALLYE DU MAROC

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Enjoying a seriously strong start to the 2021 Rallye du Maroc, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has successfully completed the opening stage as the fifth fastest rider. Feeling comfortable immediately in Morocco, and finding his flow from the very beginning of the 228-kilometer special, Sanders upped his pace as the stage progressed to bring his GASGAS RC 450F home well-placed among the leading riders.

• Daniel Sanders quickly up to speed at Rallye du Maroc
• Chucky’s feeling good and looking strong on his RC 450F
• Australian now turns his attention to tomorrow’s stage two

Daniel Sanders:  “Day one is done and it’s great to have completed the first stage of a rally this year with a solid finish. I felt great on the bike from the very start and as I got further into the stage I just felt better and better. With a strong start the goal now is to keep the ball rolling from here onwards and I’m excited for the rest of the rally.”

On what’s scheduled to be the shortest special stage at the 2021 Rallye du Maroc, Daniel Sanders put together his best opening-day result of the season to secure a confidence-inspiring fifth-place finish. Entering the stage as the 17th rider and with his navigation on point all day, Chucky was able to make up considerable time on the leaders and goes into tomorrow’s stage with a relatively favorable starting position.

With his impressive fitness no doubt contributing to his strong finish on day one, Sanders will now turn his attention to tomorrow’s longest stage of the rally. Totaling almost 610 kilometers, stage two will be a seriously physical and mental test but given that he’s feeling good, we’ve no doubt that we’ll see his name near the top of the time sheets once again.

Results (provisional): Rallye du Maroc 2021, stage 1
1. Joan Barreda (Honda) 2:58:53
2. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 3:00:03
3. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 3:01:52
5. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 3:06:24

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 1)
1. Joan Barreda (Honda) 3:25:57
2. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 3:26:51
3. Pablo Quintanilla (Honda) 3:29:08
5. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 3:32:56

3 oct. 2021

PAULS JONASS BACK TO HIS BEST AT MXGP ROUND 11

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Back to his hard-charging best and running up front in the MXGP World Championship, Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass has claimed a solid fourth place overall result at the MXGP of Germany! Great starts in both points-paying motos allowed the Latvian to ride his own races, battle hard, and secure solid 6-4 result at the ridiculously rutty Teutschenthal circuit. Teammate Brian Bogers also impressed on the hardpack with the Dutchman placing eighth overall. In the MX2 class it was Simon Langenfelder’s home GP with his seventh-place overall result definitely giving the supportive crowd something to shout about. Isak Gifting ultimately placed 13th overall.

• Pauls Jonass back to his best at MXGP round 11
• Solid home GP for Simon Langenfelder
• MXGP resumes in one week’s time in France

Pauls Jonass:   “Overall, it was a good day with decent starts and decent results. The only thing I’m lacking is a little intensity on the opening laps. My speed is good so if I can just stay a little closer to the leaders early in the races then I think I can improve my results a little. Together with the Standing Construct GASGAS team we’ve found a really good setting with the bike and with a lot of hardpack races coming up on the calendar, I’m feeling really confident for the weeks ahead.”

Back on his favored hardpack, Pauls Jonass was on the gas at the MXGP of Germany with great starts and some calculated riding securing the Latvian a super-solid fourth overall. Frustrated at having not ridden with a little more intensity through the early laps of race one, the 24-year-old dropped to sixth on the opening lap but regrouped as the race progressed to chase Antonio Cairoli across the finish line.

Race two saw a notable improvement for Jonass. With his GASGAS MC 450F powering him to the first turn up front, Pauls ran as high as second place before losing a few spots on the opening lap. Dropping back to fifth, Jonass maintained his strong pace to reel in Glenn Coldenhoff and make the pass for fourth with just three laps to go.

Pauls’ Standing Construct GASGAS teammate Brian Bogers also enjoyed a positive day in Germany.After showing incredible speed in qualifying, the Dutchman lined up for race one confident of a solid result. Emerging from the first turn in fifth position, the 25-year-old then suffered with arm-pump, which caused him to slow his pace and resulted in a ninth-place finish.

Brian was again well placed inside the top 10 early on in moto two and this time began moving forwards as the race progressed. Running as high as sixth position for a few laps, Bogers would ultimately claim an impressive seventh-place finish in the moto for eighth overall. Not a bad result at all for the sand specialist who now moves from 13th to 11th in the series standings.

The MXGP of Germany was the home race for the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing team and the home GP for MX2 class racer Simon Langenfelder. Giving the crowd something to shout about all day, the 17-year-old ran up front in both motos with an excellent sixth place in race one setting him up for a strong overall result.

Langenfelder was again on course to deliver another top-10 result in race two as he ran in a comfortable eighth position until bad luck struck. Entering a deep rut, his gear lever was broken off, which resulted in the youngster’s bike being stuck in third gear for the remainder of the moto. Able to bring his MC 250F home in 11th, Simon was ultimately rewarded with seventh overall to the cheers of his home crowd.

Frustratingly, Simon’s teammate Isak Gifting didn’t quite enjoy the same success in Germany with crashes in both motos restricting the Swede to 13th overall.

Brian Bogers:  “Not a bad day for me on the hardpack! In Time Practice I was third, which was a great start to the day and then in the first moto I was riding stiff and got arm pump, which was frustrating. I still managed to finish ninth so that wasn’t so bad. In the second moto my riding was much better. My first lap was really good and I went from 11th to seventh and stayed there the whole moto for eighth overall. So yeah, I’m really happy with today and thanks to the team and sponsors. It’s been a great day for the whole team here in Germany and now we head to France looking for more of the same.”

Simon Langenfelder:   “It was such an amazing atmosphere at my home GP. The crowd were amazing all day and I could hear them all around the track so it was really special and I’m really pleased that we could have a big crowd. My starts were good in both races and in race one I finished sixth so I was really happy with that. In race two I had a good race going but I went into a really deep rut and it broke my gear lever off. I was then stuck in third gear for about half of the race, which made it difficult, but I managed to finish 11th which wasn’t so bad. Overall, I was seventh so it’s nice to be back in the top 10 and now it’s onto France.”

Isak Gifting:  “Today was frustrating and it should have been so much better. I felt great on the track but crashes in both races really cost me, especially in race two as I crashed on the first lap and started way behind everyone. I came back to 15th but I feel like I should have been in the top 10 today.”

Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing will next be in FIM Motocross World Championship action at the MXGP of France, round 11 of the series, on October 10.

Results – 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 11

MXGP – Overall
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 45pts
2. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 42
3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 40
4. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 33
8. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 26

MXGP - Race 1
1. Jorge Prado (KTM)
2. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
3. Tim Gajser (Honda)
6. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)
9. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)

MXGP - Race 2
1. Tim Gajser (Honda)
2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)
3. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
4. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)
7. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)

MX2 - Overall
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 45pts
2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 45
3. Rene Hofer (KTM) 40
7. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 25
13. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 16

MX2 - Race 1
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)
2. Rene Hofer (KTM)
3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
6. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)
11. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)

MX2 - Race 2
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
3. Tom Vialle (KTM)
11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)
15. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)

Championship Standings – After Round 11

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 415pts
2. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 413
3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 407
7. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 287
11. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 177

MX2
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 448pts
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 363
3. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 351
11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 198
15. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 160

3 oct. 2021

Podium delight as Guevara rides the Texan ‘double red’ roller coaster

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Flying solo for the Solunion GASGAS Aspar Team - with Sergio Garcia ruled out due to injury - Izan Guevara delighted with a stunning performance at round 15 of the 2021 Moto3™ World Championship and won amidst extraordinary scenes featuring two red flags.

• Izan Guevara takes his first Moto3 World Championship Grand Prix win during his inaugural visit to the Circuit of the Americas
• Sergio Garcia is ruled out of the race due to injury following an accident during FP1 on Saturday
• Solunion GASGAS Aspar Team hold station with 2nd in the Teams’ and 3rd in the Constructors’ World Championship Classifications

Part epic race track, part winding ‘rodeo’, part full-throttle-roller coaster. Any visit to the incredible Circuit of the Americas in Austin Texas is guaranteed to give a big shot of adrenaline in the arm; whether you are on or off the bike. For the Solunion GASGAS Aspar Team, the Texan weekender proved almost too tense to watch. Case in point: at the final flag of Moto3 on Sunday afternoon, one rider was in the medical centre, and one rider was standing on top of the podium. After teasing impressive form in the season so far, reigning Junior Moto3 World Champion Izan Gueavara arguably came of age at his first visit to the winding 5.4km circuit of the Americas. The 17-year-old was flying the flag solo for the Solunion GASGAS Aspar Team, qualifying strongly into fourth position on the grid. On race day Guevara turned up the heat even further - making a stunning start and rocketing into the race lead on lap one. While the chasing pack batted it out on the blistering 36°C tarmac behind him, Guevara kept a cool head and simply didn't look back. What followed was an incredible ride of highs and lows - featuring two red flag periods, a huge midpack crash, and a broken rear shock absorber on Guevara’s bike. However the results sheets speak for themselves, and Izan Guevara is now a full points Moto3 Grand Prix winner, moving him up eighth in the championship. Unfortunately Solunion GASGAS Aspar Teammate Sergio Garcia was ruled out of the Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas after scans at the hospital found a haematoma in his kidney following a crash on Saturday. Garcia crashed at the end of FP1 at Turn 10 but was declared fit for FP2 in the wake of a check-up. After not feeling fully fit, Garcia visited the medical centre again where an x-ray revealed no injuries. However, to rule out any other problems Garcia was transferred to Dell Seton Medical Center hospital in Austin for further examination. Scans at the hospital then revealed the haematoma and he remained under observation for the remainder of the weekend. Get better soon Sergio! // ¡Te esperamos pronto, Sergio! #28 - Izan Guevara: “Where do I start? The craziest race of my life. I’m really happy and a result like this has been coming. The race had been going very well for me and the red flag stopped us cold. We started the five-lap sprint but then we broke the rear shock when I was sure we were in a position to win. I didn’t have any words and I still don’t! I’m just really happy that they counted that first race!” Results - 2021 Moto3 World Championship, Round 15:
Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 7 Laps; 2. Dennis Foggia (Honda) +0.385, John McPhee (Honda) +0.499,

Championship Standings - After Round 15:
Pedro Acosta (KTM) 218pts; 2. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 188pts; 3. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) 168pts ; 8. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 101pts

26 set. 2021

EVENTFUL MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS FOR GASGAS FACTORY RACING

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It was a wet, wild, and mostly positive day for GASGAS Factory Racing at the FIM Motocross of Nations, with Isak Gifting claiming third overall in the MX2 class! Participating in the prestigious event for the very first time, the super Swede, who’s been on form in recent weeks, overcame a crash and horrendous weather conditions to secure the final step on the overall MX2 podium. For Simon Langenfelder, it was a challenging day at the office as the German battled through the heavy conditions to secure an eighth overall MX2 class result.

• GASGAS Factory Racing make FIM Motocross of Nations debut
• Isak Gifting on the gas in Italy to claim third overall in MX2
• GASGAS MC 250F machines faultless in brutal conditions

Isak Gifting:  “It was definitely a muddy one today! But I got stuck in and came out with third overall so I’m really happy with my result. My riding was good all weekend and my bike worked perfectly in the tough conditions so that’s a credit to the DIGA Procross team. I crashed in race one, which put me down the field so that was a little frustrating, but in these conditions it’s easy to make mistakes. It’s been a great weekend for me besides that crash so I’m hoping to keep this momentum up as we head back to the MX2 World Championship next weekend.”

Making his Motocross of Nations debut for Team Sweden, Isak Gifting brought his impressive mid-season form and speed to Mantova to place an excellent third overall in the MX2 class. Starting well in the mixed capacity opening race of the day, Isak was up front in 10th position before moving into ninth on lap five. Disaster then struck just a few laps later with the Swede crashing and dropping down the leaderboard to 16th. Not a racer to settle for position, Isak got on the gas and ultimately ended the moto in 14th place.

Another strong start in race two saw Gifting well placed inside the top-10 early on as the rain continued to fall. On lap four the 20-year-old moved into eighth place and by clicking off consistent, trouble-free laps for the remainder of the moto, he maintained his position, bringing his MC 250F home in eighth, and as the third MX2 rider to cross the finish line.

Frustratingly for Simon Langenfelder, who represented Team Germany, the luckless 17-year-old suffered from mid-pack starts in both of his races. In moto one, a spirited charge saw the German battle valiantly through the pack with no goggles from 24th on lap one, to ultimately secure 16th place.

Hoping for a much-improved race two, Langenfelder was again down field following the gate drop and fought his way through the roost and rain to secure 24th place in the moto. After two challenging races, Simon placed eighth overall in the MX2 class.

Simon Langenfelder:   “With the weather conditions I knew it was going to be a tough day, but I don’t mind riding when it’s difficult like it was today. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the greatest of starts in either race and in race one I had to take my goggles off, which made it even more difficult. It was fine when I wasn’t around anyone, but I knew I had to make passes so when I caught up with a rider, I’d have to put in a big effort to pass them quickly. Overall, it was an honor to race for Team Germany again and now I’m looking forward to my home GP next weekend.”

Simon and Isak will next be in competitive action at round 11 of the MX2 World Championship, round 11 of the series on October 3, at the MXGP of Germany.

Results – 2021 FIM Motocross of Nations

Race 1 (MXGP + MX2)
1. Thomas Kjer Olsen (Husqvarna)
2. Tom Vialle (KTM)
3. Ben Watson (Yamaha)
14. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)
16. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

Race 2 (MX2 + OPEN)
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
2. Valentin Guillod (Yamaha)
3. Rene Hofer (KTM)
8. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)
24. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

Race 3 (MXGP + OPEN)
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM)
3. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yamaha)

Overall
1. Team Italy
2. Team The Netherlands
3. Team Great Britain
11. Team Germany
19. Team Sweden

24 set. 2021

NAVAS PETIT: THE STEEZY SPANIARD

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Hold on tight as GASGAS brand ambassador Navas Petit pushes the limits on his MC 450F! Hitting his jumps and freeride ramps at home in Spain, Navas styles it up for the cameras, playfully demonstrating his natural flair for riding in this epic edit.

• Epic freeride edit shines spotlight on GASGAS ambassador Navas Petit
• Spanish ace pushes the boundaries on his MC 450F
• Fun loving freerider showcases his talent on two wheels

Navas Petit embodies the GASGAS spirit – a rider that truly believes that having fun on dirt bikes, and following your dreams, is the most important thing. Down-to-earth yet very much focused on pushing his limits, Navas’ daring nature and energetic personality is perfectly reflected in his awe-inspiring freestyle riding.

Click play, sit back, and watch Navas at one with his MC 450F. Check it out! https://youtu.be/_BHKpqgwnXM

22 set. 2021

GASGAS FACTORY RACING CELEBRATE A SUCCESSFUL FIRST SEASON IN THE AMA PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

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And just like that, our first season of AMA Pro Motocross action is done and dusted! And what a season it was. Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing had plenty to celebrate in its first year of racing on American soil. With a strong line-up of Justin Barcia in the 450MX class, as well as Michael Mosiman and Pierce Brown competing in the 250MX category, the newly bonded team experienced it all during 2021. From the highs of first-time wins, through the tough breaks of injury, and everything in between, one thing is for sure – our guys were on the gas this summer!

• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing embarked on their first AMA Pro Motocross Championship season in 2021
• Justin Barcia gave GASGAS Factory Racing its first 450MX win at round six
• Finishing strong this summer, Michael Mosiman is ready to get on the gas in 2022

Coming off a momentous season in the AMA Supercross Championship, Justin Barcia and the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team had high expectations for their first outdoor season together. Barcia has never been one to disappoint at a season opener and he came out swinging in true BAM BAM fashion, giving GASGAS Factory Racing its first-ever 450MX moto-podium with an exciting performance at Fox Raceway. Establishing himself as a contender early on, he collected his first overall podium of the season in front of a roaring hometown crowd at The Wick 338 National in Massachusetts, which set the stage for his next big milestone – securing the GASGAS its first overall victory at Spring Creek. On track for a top-three finish in the overall standings, Barcia suffered an unfortunate practice crash that kept him out of the last five rounds of the series. But the New York native is already healed up and ready to get on the gas at the start of 2022. In the 250MX division, Michael Mosiman and Pierce Brown brought an enjoyable dynamic to the team, both showing that they’re fierce competitors on the track! Mosiman’s highlight reel includes four moto-podiums on his MC 250F, including a breakthrough ride at the Spring Creek National to give GASGAS its first 250MX podium on the same day that his teammate Barcia claimed victory in the premier division. Mosiman had some minor injuries that kept him sidelined for three rounds but the young California native finished strong with second overall at Fox Raceway II, which has fueled his fire to come back even stronger in 2022. In his first full season outdoors in the pro ranks, Pierce Brown showed flashes of brilliance aboard his MC 250F. The Utah native collected several top-10s in the first half of the season and he delivered a career-best fifth overall at round seven before suffering a season-ending injury at the following round. The young rider is healing up nicely and should be ready to hit it hard during the offseason, eager to show what he’s got in 2022. Justin Barcia: “The first season in outdoors with the whole Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team was awesome, it was just so much fun battling with the guys, going for race wins and just learning the team and the all-new GASGAS brand. It was definitely one of my most fun seasons going and it was really cool to get our first win for GASGAS, that was super special. Unfortunately, we had a little hiccup towards the end of the season and missed a few rounds but we’re just getting all healed up and ready to go for next year. We have a lot to look forward to in 2022, obviously the goal is a lot bigger and we’re super motivated to battle for championships!” Michael Mosiman: “It’s been an awesome first year with the team! We have learned a lot in our first season together and we’ve got so much to build on for next season. I’m so proud of the team and proud of myself for everything we’ve accomplished this year but I know there’s so much more to come. I’m looking forward to resting up during the off-season and then it’s time to get back to work and put things in place for our best season yet in 2022!” Pierce Brown: “All-in-all, we made some big leaps from last year with a podium in SX and top-five in MX, so that was a step in the right direction, for sure. One of my main goals at the start of this year was to make it to every round and that didn’t happen, which I’m pretty bummed about, but we’re going to clean up some mistakes for next year and that should bring the consistency and better results will come. We’re going to regroup in this offseason right now and come out swinging for 2022. Thanks to the team and everyone for making all this happen, I know it was a tough year but everyone is still behind me 100% because they know my capability and I can’t wait to show them.” After his first season aboard the new GASGAS effort, Team Manager Tyler Keefe is stoked on the foundation his team has built in 2021 and he’s looking ahead to bigger and better things come next season! Tyler Keefe: “Our first season of outdoors went really good! We started out strong with a couple top-five finishes at the first few rounds and then Justin came out and won Spring Creek, which was huge for the team as the first win for GASGAS in the 450MX class, and to top it off, Michael got second overall on the 250 that same day. We had a few little hiccups with some injuries during the break but overall, I think it was really good and it’s something we can build on for 2022 and try to get some more wins!”

21 set. 2021

GASGAS TLD TEAM COLLECTION IS HERE!

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Here it is, the all-new TLD Team Collection! We’ve been working on this for a while and we’re super pleased to finally unveil our comprehensive range of high-quality casual clothing, inspired by the Troy Lee Designs / GASGAS race team. With everything you need to represent your favorite dirt bike brand in style, discover the full collection today at your local GASGAS dealership.

• All-new TLD Team Collection clothing line by GASGAS
• Full range of race team inspired casual wear available now
• Grab your favorites from your local GASGAS dealer today

At the track, out for lunch, or maybe just to ensure you’ve got the GASGAS look during a regular working day, the TLD Team Collection offers practical and stylish solutions for any occasion. With a mix of loud and subtle designs (yes, we can do subtle too!) to choose from, it’s never been easier to align your casualwear with your one true passion for awesome red dirt bikes!

With three race team inspired t-shirts, two hoodie options, and a jacket that’s capable of fending off even the harshest of weather, you can easily layer up, or down, with the TLD Team Collection. Top it all off with a choice of two caps or a beanie and you’ll step out the house in style!

Check out the full TLD Team Collection here!

19 set. 2021

FIFTH OVERALL FOR ISAK GIFTING AT MXGP ROUND 10

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Reveling in the hot and rough conditions, DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing’s Isak Gifting has shown just what he’s capable of at round 10 of the MX2 World Championship, digging deep to earn a super-impressive fifth-overall at the MXGP of Sardegna. Great starts and a relatively trouble-free day saw the Swedish racer place sixth in both motos, securing his impressive overall result. For teammate Simon Langenfelder, it was a mixed day at the Riola Sardo circuit with an 11th place finish in the opening race followed by a big crash in moto two, bringing his day to a premature end. For our MXGP class competitors, Brian Bogers placed a strong seventh-overall with Pauls Jonass right behind in eighth.

• Impressive fifth-place overall result for Isak Gifting in Sardinia
• Top-10 overall for both Brian Bogers and Pauls Jonass in MXGP
• MXGP resumes in two weeks’ time at the MXGP of Germany

Isak Gifting:   “It was hot and rough today! But I quite like it like that as I know my fitness is good and it showed in both races. I felt great on the bike in both motos and I think in race two I could have maybe pushed for fifth, but I didn’t want to take any risks. To finish fifth-overall is a great day for me and the team. Now I’m looking forward to the Motocross of Nations next weekend in Mantova.”
After finding a favorable set-up on his MC 250F at the recent Turkish double-header, Isak Gifting brought both speed and confidence to the MXGP of Sardegna, round 10 of the MX2 World Championship. A great start in race one saw the Swede in eighth position early on. Following a largely untroubled moto he moved forward to secure sixth at the finish.
For race two, another strong start saw Isak again maintain eighth place for much of the moto, before advancing to sixth with six laps to go. With two solid results, Gifting was rewarded with fifth-overall, just the result he needed as the series enters its second half.
Simon Langenfelder was on the gas from the moment he took to the Riola Sardo track. Qualifying as the second fastest rider in MX2, the youngster carried his speed into race one as the German ran in seventh place for much of the moto. Unfortunately, a small tip over dropped him down the field for an eventual 11th-place finish. Fired up for a better second race, moto two was over before it really began for Simon as he was involved in a sizable start straight crash, which led to an unfortunate DNF.
Celebrating his birthday at the MXGP of Sardegna, Brian Bogers rewarded himself with a solid seventh-place overall result in the MXGP class. A great start in race one saw the Dutchman run up front early on before settling into sixth at the halfway stage. On the final lap, an aggressive pass on Jeremy Seewer saw the MC 450F racer advance one more spot to secure his fifth-place finish.
For race two, another top-10 start saw Brian run as high as eighth, before bringing home his GASGAS in ninth position for seventh-overall. A solid day at the office for the newly turned 25-year-old.
An excellent start in moto one saw Pauls Jonass emerge from the first turn up front, until one of his rivals frustratingly cut across in front of him. Very fortunate to remain upright, the close call pushed the Latvian way down the field where he then became involved in a fierce mid-pack battle. By race end, Jonass ultimately claimed 13th.

For race two, a strong start saw Pauls move into fourth as he exited turn one, a position he’d remain in until the closing stages of the race. Dropping back to sixth at the finish, the 24-year-old would secure eighth overall.
Simon Langenfelder:   “Fortunately, nothing is broken after my crash in race two. It was a big one and I feel really lucky to be ok after that one. It’s a shame the GP ended like that for me because I qualified in second and felt awesome out on the track. Then in race one I had a good moto going but I accidentally hit neutral and lost a few positions. It’s good to know that I have the speed and hopefully I can be ready for the Nations next weekend.”
Brian Bogers:  “I really enjoyed today, racing in the sand again. My first moto was really good, starting in eighth and working my way up to fifth, so I was really happy with that one. I was hoping for more of the same in the second moto, but I didn’t get a great start, somewhere mid-pack, but I was able to make my way up to ninth pretty quickly. Frustratingly, I got stuck behind another rider and it was a little one-lined today. I just couldn’t find a way past him and spent all my energy trying to do so. Seventh-overall today isn’t too bad, but it should have been better.”
Pauls Jonass:   “Not my best of days and I'm a little disappointed with my riding. After Turkey we did a lot of great work but it just didn't seem to translate when I was out on track. My starts were good though and it was really disappointing to have a little get together in race one just after the start. I was lucky to stay up but I lost a lot of positions. Overall, it was a really tough track and I'm happy to be leaving here healthy. Up next is Teuschenthal and that's been a good track for me in the past, so I'm going there aiming for a strong result.”
Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing will return to FIM Motocross World Championship action on October 3 for the MXGP of Germany while DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing’s Simon and Isak will both compete at next weekend’s Motocross of Nations in Italy. Results – 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 10
MXGP – Overall 1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 50pts 2. Jorge Prado (KTM) 44 3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 40 7. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 28 8. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 23
MXGP - Race 1 1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 2. Jorge Prado (KTM) 3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 5. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 13. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)
MXGP - Race 2 1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 2. Jorge Prado (KTM) 3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 6. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 9. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)
MX2 - Overall
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 50pts 2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 42 3. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 36 5. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 30 16. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 10
MX2 - Race 1 1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 3. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 6. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)
MX2 - Race 2 1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 6. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)
Championship Standings – After Round 10
MXGP 1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 371pts 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 370 3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 367 7. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 254 13. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 152
MX2
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 403pts 2. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 332 3. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 325 12. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 173 15. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 144

19 set. 2021

LAIA SANZ ROUNDS OUT 2021 TRIAL SEASON WITH WINNING RIDE TRIAL DES NATIONS

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Never one to rest on her laurels, Laia Sanz was back in action today, representing Spain’s Women’s Trial des Nations team less than 12 hours after winning the 2021 TrialGP Women’s World Championship title. And guess what, riding together with Berta Abellan and Sandra Gomez she rounded-out her first season of international trial competition in eight years as a member of Spain’s winning team!

• Laia Sanz and Spain win Women’s Trial des Nations 2021
• Spaniard rounds out perfect season as individual and team world champion
• Gianluca Tournour finishes third for Italy in Trial des Nations

Laia Sanz:  “Winning the Women’s Trial des Nations World Championship with team Spain is the perfect way for me to finish my trial season. Yesterday was already an amazing day, so today just makes things even better. We rode very well as a team, especially in the second lap. I’m really happy and pleased with the way I rode. This is the perfect way to finish the trial season”

Squeezing one more podium topping performance out of her 2021 trial season, Laia Sanz made it a double winning weekend in Portugal as she added the Women’s Trial des Nations title to her TrialGP Women World Championship victory. Delivering an all-important performance as part of Spain’s three-rider team, despite constant pressure from Great Britain’s trio of riders, Laia and Spain completed the one-day event with just five marks lost, securing an eventual winning margin of seven marks and rounding out the year just as she started it, with victory.

Joining Laia on the podium in the Women’s Trial des Nations competition was Huldeborg Barkved, who placed third for team Norway.

Representing Italy in the Trial des Nations World Championship competition, Gianluca Tournour placed third competing alongside Matteo Grattarola, and Lorenzo Grandola.

Results - 2021 Trial des Nations

Women’s Trial des Nations

1. Spain 5 marks lost
Laia Sanz (GASGAS), Berta Abellan (Vertigo), Sandra Gomez (TRRS)

2. Great Britain 12
Emma Bristow (Sherco), Alicia Robinson (Beta), Alica Minta (Scorpa)

3. Norway 22
Selina Meling (Beta),  Huldeborg Barkved (GASGAS) , Inveig (Hakonsen) TRRS

Trial des Nations

1. Spain 1 mark lost
Toni Bou (Montesa), Adam Raga (TRRS), Jaime Busto (Vertigo)

2. France 36
Benoit Bincaz (Beta), Alexandre Ferrer (TRRS), Teo Colairo (Beta)

3. Italy 43
Matteo Grattarola (Beta),  Gianluca Tournour (GASGAS), Lorenzo Gandola (Beta)

19 set. 2021

Garcia shines with speed and points at the 2021 San Marino Grand Prix

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Throwing himself back in the championship title hunt with a vengeance, Sergio Garcia nailed a gutsy performance at Misano to score 13 points with a 4th place finish, while GAVIOTA GASGAS Aspar team-mate Izan Guevara raced to 12th.  

• Sergio Garcia closes down the championship title gap, scoring 13 points, rocketing from 12th to 4th during a fast and furious San Marino Moto3 Grand Prix 
  
• Izan Guevara builds his confidence with a well-earned 12th place finish, netting four points in the process
  
• Delighting a 25,000 crowd the GAVIOTA GASGAS Aspar Team continue to defend their rankings of 2nd in the Teams’ and 3rd in the Constructors’ World Championship classifications

  Redemption was the only thing Sergio Garcia was interested in when he arrived at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for the 2021 San Marino Grand Prix. After missing out on a podium finish at the Aragón Grand Prix in dramatic fashion due to a crash on the last lap, Garcia was determined to make amends while racing in the heartland of Italian motorcycling. Arriving at the fast and twisty 4.22km circuit feeling strong, Garcia calmly built his on-track pace through the Friday and Saturday sessions, ultimately posting 5th fastest in free practice. While the frequently changing grip levels on the sizzling 38°C blacktop resulted in a 12th place qualifying result; Garcia saw this as an opportunity and not a problem heading into Sunday’s 23 lap race. Starting from the inside line on row four, Garcia attacked hard making up five positions on the first lap. A white hot pace, which saw the leading eight riders - including Garcia - battling hard, and posting consistent times equivalent to the best race lap in last year’s race at Misano (1'41.3s). Taking things down to the wire, Garcia traded positions and paint while banging bars with rivals Niccolò Antonelli and Jaume Masia. With just three laps to go the three jostling racers were a mere 0.413 seconds from second position. Garcia continued to push himself and his GASGAS RC250 GP machine to the limit, eventually crossing the line in 4th. While it wasn't the podium finish the 18-year-old Spaniard had hoped for, the hugely gutsy performance netted him 13 points towards his hunt for the ultimate prize in the 2021 Moto3 World Championship. For fellow GAVIOTA GASGAS Aspar team rider Izan Guevara, a tricky weekend denied the former Junior Moto3 Champion the chance to repeat his career best Aragón performance. Setting top 10 pace during the free practice sessions, Guevara ultimately had to settle for a 17th place grid slot after being caught out by the changing grip levels - in a similar fashion to his teammate. After being 3rd fastest during warm up, Guevara set himself up for a strong race performance. Making three positions in the first lap, the 17-year-old ran consistently in the third group of riders, eventually pushing up to 12th by lap 16. Unfortunately the breakaway group ahead proved just slightly too far down the road, with a four second gap between Guevara and 11th placed rival Riccardo Rossi. Nevertheless the 12th place finish brings four points to Guevara’s championship campaign - where he is currently 10th. Next up the GAVIOTA GASGAS Aspar Team and the Moto3 grid travels stateside for the super technical and exciting Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas at COTA in Texas on the 3rd October. #11 - Sergio Garcia: “It was a race with a really fast pace and meant that you really had to limit every small mistake otherwise the gap gets too big. I’m happy though, and to be able to push that long, and at that speed was difficult, especially after the DNF at Aragon. There were a few close moments with other riders but that’s Moto3! We were close to the podium so we’ll keep working from here. We were missing a bit out there today but we’ll work to understand why and be better next time.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “It was a tricky race, especially starting from 17th. I could make up some positions in the beginning but was still quite far from the front. I found myself in the third group and saw that it was impossible to get any higher. Anyway, we took some championship points and will hope for more in Austin. COTA is a long and technical track but I hope we’ll be fast there.”   Results - 2021 Moto3 World Championship, Round 14:
Dennis Foggia (Honda) 23 Laps; 2. Niccolò Antonelli (KTM) +0.565, Andrea Migno (Honda) +0.817, 4. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS), +2.140 , 12. Izan Guevara (GASGAS), +14.626

Championship Standings - After Round 14:
Pedro Acosta (KTM) 210pts; 2. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 168pts; 3. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) 168pts ; 10. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 76pts

18 set. 2021

LAIA SANZ AND GASGAS CLAIM 2021 FIM TRIALGP WOMEN WORLD TITLE

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She’s only gone and done it! After eight years away from the Trial World Championship, Laia Sanz has returned to the top of the podium once again, winning the final round of the 2021 season on her GASGAS TXT GP 300 to become TrialGP Women World Champion for an incredible 14th time.

• Laia Sanz wins 2021 TrialGP Women World Championship
• Spaniard earns her third day win of the series with victory in Portugal
• 2021 crown takes her trial world championship title count to 14!

Laia Sanz: “It’s been an incredible day, to win is amazing. It wasn’t the hardest trial of the championship, but the hard thing for me was to stay 100% focused, so mentally it wasn’t easy at all. Coming back to TrialGP after so many years away, to return and finally be successful and win another world title, it’s amazing. Apart from section three on the first lap, I think I had one of my best days of the championship today. It’s not been an easy year for me, so I am proud that I have been able to do what I hoped I would. Also, I want to thank the team and GASGAS, they have been so, so good to me. It’s the result that we all worked really hard for.”

Proving once again that she’s unquestionably the queen of trial, Laia Sanz did exactly what she needed to do at the all-important final round of the 2021 TrialGP World Championship, winning the day and claiming an incredible 14th trial title. Coming into the Portuguese event one point behind her closest championship rival Emma Bristow, Laia set her sights on winning from the moment she entered the day’s opening section.

Knowing that there was no room for error, she completed the opening lap having lost just four marks. In doing so she put one hand on the women’s title. Holding her nerve, her best was yet to come as she dropped just two marks on the second lap and delivered her best ride of the season, when it mattered most. Securing her third win of the championship, in never finishing lower than second this season Laia’s composure and consistency ultimately ensured she won her 14th trial world title.

Competing alongside Laia, Miquel Gelabert and Jorge Casales both wrapped up their 2021 TrialGP campaigns in Portugal, finishing in sixth and ninth respectively. Both delivering strong rides during the second lap, several costly mistakes during the opening 12 sections denied each rider a shot of a podium finish. Miquel and Jorge round out the 2021 TrialGP World Championship in fifth and ninth positions.

Miquel Gelabert: “I was really focused on trying to get a top three result, like everyone in the team really wanted, but it wasn’t to be. The first lap was quite tricky, I had a crash on section 11, which meant a podium result was out of the question. The second lap today was my best, but it wasn’t enough to improve my result. Anyway, the season is now over so it’s back to work to improve for next year.”

Jorge Casales: “It’s been a hard day for me. Yesterday, when we looked at the sections they looked quite easy, but that wasn’t the case for me. The first lap wasn’t good for me at all. I just didn’t have the feeling that I needed. Being the first TrialGP rider into all the section, it was tough, and I made a lot of mistakes. Then on the second lap I felt good, I felt strong. Finally, I made the best lap of all of the riders, losing just seven marks. It’s been a difficult season for me, but to end in this positive way is very encouraging. I want to say a big thanks to all in the team, thanks guys.”

Albert Cabestany – GASGAS Factory Racing Trial Team Manager: “It feels amazing to be a part of what Laia achieved today. It was a really tough goal because Laia has been suffering all the year with illness, so she wasn’t able to train and prepare like she wanted. That made this weekend tough for her. But she dealt with the pressure like Laia does and why she has won so many titles. She handled the race perfectly. She proved why she is number one. With our TrialGP riders we again fought for the podium, which is never easy. There was some good mixed with some mistakes, but now we look forward and we will work hard to improve and be stronger next season.”

Results: TrialGP of Portugal

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 20 marks
2. Adam Raga (TRRS) 24
3. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 26
6. Miguel Gelabert (GASGAS) 39
9. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 53

TrialGP Women
1. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 6 marks
2. Berta Abellan (Vertigo) 11
3. Emma Bristow (Sherco) 14

Championship standings: FIM TrialGP World Championship 2021

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 172 points
2. Adam Raga (TRRS) 150
3. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 122
5. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 95
9. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 57

TrialGP Women
1. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 111 points
2. Emma Bristow (Sherco) 107
3. Berta Abellan (Vertigo) 94

12 set. 2021

MIXED RESULTS FOR GASGAS AT HERO CHALLENGE

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Knowing that his home round of the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship was going to be difficult due to ongoing shoulder injuries, despite his best efforts Taddy Blazusiak was frustratingly forced to call it quits and retire on the opening lap of the HERO Challenge. Anything but the day Taddy had hoped for, for GASGAS Factory Racing’s supported junior rider Michael Walkner, the Polish event ended with a well-deserved ninth place finish!

• Shoulder injury forces Taddy out of HERO Challenge
• GASGAS junior rider Michael Walkner places ninth
• From Poland the FIM HEWC next heads to Spain

While the Polish event ended disappointingly for Blazusiak, for Michael Walkner, the three-hour extreme cross-country race proved to be positive for the factory supported rider. Looking to keep his 2021 HEWC campaign rolling on successfully, the young Austrian dug deep to break out a top-10 result, placing ninth and finishing just over 10 minutes behind Mani Lettenbichler in third.

Now on the homeward stretch, the penultimate round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship sees the series head to Spain on October 1-3 for Hixpania Hard Enduro.

Results – HERO Challenge, 2021
1. Wade Young (Sherco) 7 laps, 3:03:01
2. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 7 laps, 3:06:48
3. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 7 laps, 3:07:09
9. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 7 laps, 3:17:35

Provisional standings - FIM Hard Enduro World Championship (after 6 of 8 rounds)
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 70pts
2. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 69pts
3. Wade Young (Sherco) 60pts
7. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 28pts
8. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 26pts

12 set. 2021

LAIA SANZ TOPS WOMEN’S PODIUM AT TRIALGP OF SPAIN

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With everything to play for, Laia Sanz has delivered one of her most important performances in this year’s TrialGP series. Needing to stay as close as possible to Women’s class leader Emma Bristow to ensure a chance of winning the title at next weekend’s final round in Portugal, Laia did exactly what she needed to do by winning day one and finishing as a close runner-up on day two at the TrialGP of Spain. With one day of competition remaining, Laia sits just one point behind Bristow!

• Laia Sanz finishes with 1-2 results at home TrialGP event
• Just one point separates Sanz from Emma Bristow at top of Women’s standings
• Miquel Gelabert finished best for GASGAS in TrialGP with 7-6 results

Laia Sanz:   “It was a really good weekend for me. The first day went perfectly as I managed to get the win – a much needed victory to keep my championship winning hopes alive. Today, day two, it was a pity because I could have won again. If I had I would have made things a lot easier for myself in Portugal next weekend, but I made some silly mistakes and finished second. The second lap was not easy for me, apart from making some mistakes I struggled a lot with my physical condition as I was feeling tired. It’s a bit disappointing because I did not fight as I wanted to. But I still have a strong chance of getting the championship and that was the goal before competing here in Spain. Everything is to play for next weekend.”

Competition at the top of the TrialGP Women’s class was super close at the penultimate round of the series in Pobladura de las Regueras, with Laia taking the win by just a single point over second placed Berta Abellan on day one. Claiming her second win of the series to date, Laia also saw defending class champion Emma Bristow finish in third position, very much putting Laia back in the championship hunt with her British rival.

Starting well on day two, Laia looked set to repeat her day one result. But, not feeling 100 per cent, she lost a few more marks that she hoped she would, eventually placing second at the end of the day behind Bristow. Now, with the final one-day round of the series taking place in Portugal next weekend, Laia sits just one point behind Bristow.

For GASGAS Factory Racing’s TrialGP riders Miquel Gelabert and Jorge Casales, the TrialGP of Spain was a mixed one in terms of performances. Once again showing that he can challenge for the podium, Gelabert completed the opening day’s first lap as the fourth best rider with a score of 27. Frustratingly, a score of 29 on lap two was a little too high for a top-three result, ending the day in seventh. Sixth on day two, Miquel finished just one point behind fourth placed Gabriel Marcelli.

Delivering some impressive rides through some of the event’s sections, Jorge Casales placed eighth on both days.

Miquel Gelabert:   “I rode quite good during the first lap of Saturday and finished inside the top four but at the start of the second lap, I got nervous and got a five in section one and then I lost my focus a little. I made some stupid mistakes during the lap and that put me down in seventh. Today I started way more motivated and looking for a better result and I managed to be fourth by the end of the lap. Again, going into the second lap I made some mistakes and got two straight fives in sections one and two. Nevertheless, I managed to finish sixth, just one point away from fourth. I'm not really happy with my riding but I’ll give my all again next weekend.”

Jorge Casales:   “Coming back to Pobladura de las Regueras wasn’t easy for me, I had a lot of problems this year when I raced the Spanish championship here. For this reason, I took the weekend with no pressure, I just wanted to enjoy it, improve, and get a better feeling with the bike. On Saturday I managed to clean some sections but then I took some fives and that put me down in eighth place, not where I wanted to be. Today I wanted to do better and on the first lap I was close to the top five, but an observer gave me a five for stopping, I don’t think I did but it’s what he says that counts. On the second lap I made some small mistakes that made me fall down to eighth, again not where I was looking to be but I’m happy with how I rode some of the sections.”

Results: TrialGP of Spain, day 1

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 16 marks
2. Adam Raga (TRRS) 36
3. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 37
7. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 57
8. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 64

TrialGP Women
1. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 25 marks
2. Berta Abellan (Vertigo) 26
3. Emma Bristow (Sherco) 30

Results: TrialGP of Spain, day 2

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 22 marks
2. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 24
3. Adam Raga (TRRS) 30
6. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 42
8. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 56

TrialGP Women
1. Emma Bristow (Sherco) 9 marks
2. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 12
3. Berta Abellan (Vertigo) 14

Championship standings:

FIM TrialGP World Championship (after round five) TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 152 points
2. Adam Raga (TRRS) 133
3. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 107
6. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 85
9. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 50

TrialGP Women
1. Emma Bristow (Sherco) 92 points
2. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 91
3. Berta Abellan (Vertigo) 77

12 set. 2021

Points and heartbreak for GAVIOTA GASGAS Aspar Team’s Guevara and Garcia at the Aragon rollercoaster

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A dramatic race at the super technical Motorland Aragón circuit in Spain brought mixed fortunes for GAVIOTA GASGAS Aspar Team riders Izan Guevara and Sergio Garcia; finishing 4th and 18th despite numerous fastest laps and race-leading on-track performances.

• Izan Guevara finishes 4th, and moves up to 10th in the championship after repeating his season best finish for the second time in as many races
  
• Sergio Garcia misses out on a podium finish after crashing out of 3rd position on Turn 12 on the final lap - eventually crossing the line in 18th
  
• GAVIOTA GASGAS Aspar Team hold station with 2nd in the Teams’ and 3rd in the Constructors’ World Championship Classifications

GAVIOTA GASGAS Aspar Team riders Izan Guevara and Sergio Garcia truly got on the gas this weekend; and despite not finishing on the podium, both riders proved why they are championship contending material. A fortnight after recording his season-best finish, former Junior Moto3 World Champion Izan Guevara was fired-up and more than motivated as he arrived at the spectacular 5.1km Motorland Aragón circuit. In fact, the north-eastern Spanish venue has made for a favourable hunting ground for Guevara previously: it is where he won all three junior world championship races in quick succession last year. The 17-year-old qualified in 13th position for the race but posted the fastest time during a shortened weather-affected warm-up on Sunday morning. As the lights went out, Izan rocketed away, battling up the order to seventh position by lap four. However, despite briefly tangling with rivals in the mid-pack and dropping down to 14th, Izan kept a cool head, and posted a fastest lap of 1:58.764, and then fought back to sixth place. While lapping just 0.410 seconds off the race leader, Guevara maintained a consistent blistering pace to match the hot 33°C track conditions, and pushed to catch his teammate Sergio Garcia who was circulating in podium contention. By lap 14 Guevara and Garcia were circulating in third and fourth respectively; teasing what could have been a potential GASGAS double podium. While Guevara managed to keep his head down and the throttle wide open to finish fourth - netting 13 points in the process - Garcia made a dramatic mistake on the final lap. After 18 circulations of fast and aggressive racing, which saw Garcia on course for another 3rd place podium, the Spanish racer lost the front end of his GASGAS RC 250 GP machine, while pushing hard into Turn 12. It was a heartbreaking moment for Garcia, who had been on course to capitalise on championship rival Pedro Acosta’s crash earlier in the race. Sadly, a potential 16 points and fifth season podium were not to be. Garcia quickly dusted himself off and jumped back on his bike to finish 18^th to and fight another day. Guevara and Garcia won't have to wait long for the next opportunity for podiums and points, as the Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini goes live at Misano next weekend on September 19. Stay tuned. #28 - Izan Guevara: “I'm happy with the race; it was a big fight. From the beginning I felt a little like I was on the limit. Before the race I thought I had a good rhythm but it was a bit more tricky than I thought. We'll keep on pushing and I know, sooner rather than later, we'll make the podium." #11 - Sergio Garcia: “A shame because today was the moment to regain some points. It was a fast and hectic race. The crash happened because I was going for it; I was braking a bit later than normal but not that much. We'll come back strong from this and will be determined for Misano. I knew Pedro Acosta had crashed. I had seen it on the big screens around the circuit. I wanted to go for the victory, as always. It's not my way to just settle for third place. I fought as I always do and will always do.” Results - 2021 Moto3 World Championship, Round 13:
Dennis Foggia (Honda) 19 Laps; 2. Deniz Öncü (KTM) +0.041, Ayumu Sasaki (KTM) +0.644, 4. Izan Guevara (GASGAS), +0.708 , 18. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS), +19.888

Championship Standings - After Round 13:
Pedro Acosta (KTM) 201pts; 2. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) 155pts ; 3. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 143pts; 10. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 72pts

12 set. 2021

MICHAEL MOSIMAN CLAIMS A TOP-10 FINISH AT AMA PRO MOTOCROSS FINALE

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As the lone rider for the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing squad, all eyes were on Northern California’s own Michael Mosiman as he lined up in front of his hometown crowd at the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, California. Mosiman all but delivered a podium result in the first moto but he had an unfortunate run-in with another rider while going for the podium pass. He fought hard to come back from a bad start in Moto 2, where he ultimately ended up with a top-10 overall at the final round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

• Mosiman finished eighth-overall in the 250MX Championship despite missing three rounds with injury
• Mosiman took the MC 250F to four moto-podiums and four top-fives this season
• Justin Barcia and Pierce Brown are healing up and prepared to get on the gas in 2022

Mosiman:   “It was a rough day if you look at the results sheet but I’m going to remember it as a lesson and not a loss. We have learned a lot in these last few rounds and we’ve got so much to build on. I’m excited, happy and proud of the team. I’m becoming a champion and they are becoming a championship team and it’s just cool to see the culture and myself change over these last few rounds. When I was out, I thought maybe I would race the last round and here I am three rounds in with a couple moto-podiums and the expectation has changed all-around. I’m excited to rest up and have a good off-season and I’m going to come out really sharp for next year.” Mosiman got off to an eighth-place start in Moto 1 but he put on an early climb to land his MC 250F in the fourth-place spot a few laps into the race. Setting himself up for a podium pass just after the mid-way point, Mosiman unfortunately found himself on the ground after coming together with the third-place rider. Re-mounting in 11th, it was all he could do to finish just outside the top-10 in the first moto. Moto 2 started off a bit slow with a 12th place start but Mosiman found his groove early on to steadily climb into the top-10 mid-way through. He maintained seventh for a few laps before climbing into sixth with three laps to go, but a couple mistakes dropped him back to an eighth place in the race. With combined moto scores of 11-8, Mosiman secured 10th overall at the final round and he finished eighth in the class championship.
Team riders Justin Barcia and Pierce Brown are taking the time to heal up from injury as they set their sights on getting on the gas in 2022.
Results – 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round 12 250MX – Overall 1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha); 2. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki); 3. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) … 10. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS); 13. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 17. Austin Black (GASGAS); 18. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 25. TJ Uselman (GASGAS); 38. Mason Olson (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 1 1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 15 laps; 2. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) +3.570; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) +7.724 … 11. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS); 12. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 15. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 18. Austin Black (GASGAS); 26. TJ Uselman (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 2 1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 15 laps; 2. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) +3.024; 3. Jett Lawrence (Honda) +9.626 … 8. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS); 14. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 18. Austin Black (GASGAS); 21. TJ Uselman (GASGAS); 29. Mason Olson (GASGAS); 37. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS) 450MX – Overall 1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha); 2. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki); 3. Cooper Webb (KTM) …  20. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 21. Zack Williams (GASGAS); 25. Colby Copp (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 1 1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 16 laps; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) +12.022; 3. Cooper Webb (KTM) +21.926 … 15. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 20. Colby Copp (GASGAS); 26. Zack Williams (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 2 1. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 15 laps; 2. Cooper Webb (KTM) +5.8; 3. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) +16.519 …  17. Zack Williams (GASGAS); 28. Colby Copp (GASGAS); 36. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS) Championship Standings – After Round 12 450MX 1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 531pts; 2. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 458; 3. Ken Roczen (Honda) 446 … 9. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 239 250MX 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 497pts; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 491; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 381 …  8. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 252; 15. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS) 166; 18. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 126

9 set. 2021

TADDY BLAZUSIAK HEADS TO POLAND FOR HERO CHALLENGE

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This one’s going to be tough! Unable to ride since returning from Red Bull TKO in the USA nearly four weeks ago, Taddy Blazusiak is rolling up his sleeves, strapping up his shoulder, and hoping for the best as he heads home to Poland to compete in this weekend’s HERO Challenge – round six of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship.

• FIM HEWC heads to Poland for HERO Challenge
• Injured Taddy hoping for the best
• Michael Walkner set to continue FIM HEWC campaign

Taddy Blazusiak:  “Since TKO I’ve not actually ridden my GASGAS as my main focus has been on trying to get the full strength back into my shoulder. It’s not an ideal situation going into a race, but I have a pretty good base fitness from training last winter and I’ve kept on top of my cardio, so I think I should be able to compete at a decent level. It’s a faster format race, which I think will suit me, and like always I’ll be giving it everything I have. I’m as ready as I can be and I’m excited to be racing in my home country again. I can’t wait to get started!”

Confident all will be ok and that he can rise to the occasion and deliver his best in front of his home fans despite his time spent off a bike, Taddy also knows that even with his impressive fitness, HERO Challenge will be tough. Expected to be the fastest race of the series, in mixing motocross, enduro, and superenduro elements, the three-hour extreme cross-country race will be anything but straight forward. In addition, the event will feature a qualifier, as well as a superenduro event, prior to Sunday’s main race.

Competing alongside Taddy once again will be GASGAS Factory Supported junior rider Michael Walkner. Sitting eighth in the FIM HEWC point standings, Walkner will look to gain more international race experience while also hoping to get his EC 300 as close to the podium as possible.

8 set. 2021

GASGAS FACTORY RACING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE TURKISH MXGP DOUBLE-HEADER

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Bouncing back from a truly spectacular crash just three days ago, Pauls Jonass put in a champion’s performance at MXGP round nine. At the second of two visits to the Afyonkarahisar circuit, Jonass again looked at home on the hardpack soil, capitalizing on great starts in both races to secure fifth-overall. Not bad for a guy who hit the ground hard just last weekend! Jonass’ Standing Construct teammate Brian Bogers also had a solid day, placing 12th-overall despite taking a rock to the face in moto one. For our MX2 young guns, both Simon Langenfelder and Isak Gifting notched up a top-10 moto finish each, with Simon ultimately claiming 12th overall with Isak 14th.

• Strong and consistent results from Pauls Jonass in Turkey
• Impressive seventh-place finish for Isak Gifting in moto two
• MXGP tour now returns to Europe for round 10 in Sardinia

Pauls Jonass:   “Not my best day, but not the worst! I’m a little sore from my crash on Wednesday but when I’m on the bike it’s all good. The track was a little sketchy and I wasn’t too confident pushing too hard, so I focused on consistent riding and I would say it paid off with a fifth and a sixth in the races. Having said that, in the second moto I picked up on some good lines towards the end but by then it was too late. It’s cool though, back to the sand in Riola Sardo next week so that should be a good one.”

On the gas last weekend, Pauls Jonass brought that same speed to MXGP round nine to secure an impressive fifth-overall in the MXGP class. A great start in race one ensured the Latvian stayed away from trouble, before he slotted into fifth place on lap four and rode a relatively quiet moto to the finish.

In race two, Pauls emerged from turn one in third place, up front and ready to battle. Breaking away from the chasing pack with the leading riders, Pauls dropped to sixth place early in the moto but maintained his pace to the end. Nothing spectacular, but another big points haul for our MXGP ace who lined up a little battered and bruised following his big crash last weekend.

For Pauls’ Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing teammate, Brian Bogers, a first turn crash in race one was made worse by taking a rock to the face while battling his way through the pack. Despite feeling a little dizzy, the Dutchman soldiered on for a 17th-place finish.

A strong start in moto two was quickly followed by frustration for Brian as he was shuffled back a few places through the opening turns of the race. Left with no choice but to roll his sleeves up and get on the gas, the 24-year-old muscled his way forwards for a solid 10th-place finish in the moto, good enough for 12th overall.

It was something of a mixed day for our DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing MX2 riders at the MXGP of Afyon. With a bout of food poisoning ahead of the races sapping Simon Langenfelder of near enough all his energy, the young German toughed it out for 10-14 results for 12th overall.

For Isak Gifting, the super-Swede showed just what he could do with a strong start in race two. Rounding the first turn in eighth, the 20-year-old moved into seventh on lap 10 then stayed out of trouble to bring his MC 250F home just behind the sixth-place rider, Mattia Guadagnini.

Brian Bogers:  “A bit of a frustrating day today as in the first moto I crashed on the start, so that wasn’t good. After that I felt good and I was working my way up to the front, but then a rock hit my nose and I got a little dizzy from that. I finished 17th and scored a few points, though. In the second moto I had a good jump off the start, but I messed it up in the first two corners and I was pushed back to 15th. I came through for 10th at the finish so that wasn’t too bad. It’s a shame that I couldn’t put two solid races together, but I am happy with my riding second moto. We will bounce back in Riola Sardo in the sand though, I’m really looking forward to that one.”

Simon Langenfelder:   “In the lead up to this race I suffered from food poisoning so before the motos I knew it was going to be a bit of a struggle. I was lacking a little bit of energy however once in the races I think the adrenalin took over. It seems like we’re all riding at a similar pace in MX2, which makes it hard to pass but it’s the same for everyone. I’m happy to be leaving Turkey with some solid points from the two GPs, not my best results but once I’m back to full fitness I hope to be battling inside the top-10 again.”

Isak Gifting:   “I was hoping for more today after the setting we found last weekend. Unfortunately, I seem to be struggling in qualifying, which means I don’t get a great gate pick. This is something that I’ll be working on ahead of the next GP as I showed I can run the pace today. I was happy with seventh in moto two and that’s where I should be every weekend, or better.”

Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing now look forward to lining up at the MXGP of Sardegna on September 19, round 10 of the FIM Motocross World Championship.

Results – 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 9

MXGP – Overall
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 47pts
2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 45
3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 42
5. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 31
12. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 15

MXGP - Race 1
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM)
3. Tim Gajser (Honda)
5. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)
17. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)

MXGP - Race 2
1. Tim Gajser (Honda)
2. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM)
6. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)
10. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)

MX2 - Overall
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 47pts
2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 47
3. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 35
12. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 18
14. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 14

MX2 - Race 1
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
2. Tom Vialle (KTM)
3. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM)
10. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)
21. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)

MX2 - Race 2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)
2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna)
7. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)
14. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

Championship Standings – After Round 9

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 355pts
2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 327
3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 326
7. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 231
13. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 124

MX2
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 361pts
2. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 312
3. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 290
11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 163
16. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 114

5 set. 2021

PAULS JONASS GETS ON THE GAS AT MXGP ROUND EIGHT

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It all started so well for GASGAS Factory Racing at MXGP round eight! With Pauls Jonass well and truly on the pace in Turkey, our MXGP star charged to an awesome third-place finish in moto one, chasing home the leading duo and clearly enjoying himself on his MC 450F. Fired up for a repeat result, or better, in moto two, the Latvian was again up front before a wild crash ruled him out of the running. Pauls’ moto one top three result ultimately netted him ninth-overall while his teammate, Brian Bogers, secured 10th after two consistent race results. In MX2, Isak Gifting claimed 10th overall while crashes for Simon Langenfelder in both races resulted in an 18th place result.

• Pauls Jonass chalks up another moto podium result
• Top-10 overall finishes for Brian Bogers and Isak Gifting
• MXGP returns in just three days’ time for round nine

Pauls Jonass:   “It was a frustrating end to the day after such a good first moto. During the break in the calendar I improved my fitness even more as well as my speed on the bike and I really felt like that showed in race one. Fortunately, I’m ok after my big crash in race two. It was a wild one and I landed on asphalt, which is never good. Luckily, I just have some really bad bruising, so I’ll be back for more on Wednesday. I’ve no doubts about what I can do and I’m excited to be racing again in a few days.”

Looking to bounce back from a frustrating home GP in Latvia a few weeks ago, Pauls arrived in Turkey with a solid game plan. A strong start in moto one led to one of the 24-year-old’s best races of the season. Battling with the best in the business, Jonass was on the gas all moto, moving into third place with a few laps to go and chasing Jorge Prado across the finish line for a well-deserved top-three result.

Eager to back up his moto one finish with another strong performance, Pauls crashed out of fourth place in spectacular style on lap four of race two. After clipping a braking bump awkwardly, the Latvian was sent off track, landing heavily on his ankle and upper leg, fortunate to escape serious injury. Jonass is as tough as they come and will be back to business at round nine in three days’ time.

Smooth and consistent riding from Pauls’ teammate Brian Bogers netted the Dutchman 10th overall at round eight of the MXGP World Championship. Despite the hardpack conditions being quite the opposite of the 24-year-old’s preferred riding surface of sand, Brian rolled his sleeves up and went on to secure a solid 11-12 result and advances up the championship standings to 13th.

DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing’s Isak Gifting was another rider to put together two consistent results in Turkey. Our MX2 racer enjoyed great starts in both motos and after his race one 13th, opted to make a change to the suspension set-up on his MC 250F. The revision proved to be fruitful, with the Swede feeling much more at home on the hardpack soil and securing 11th in race two for 10th overall.

For Simon Langenfelder, the MXGP of Turkey was a frustrating one with multiple crashes leading to a 19th-place finish in race one. Looking to make up for lost points in the second moto, the young German crashed again and would ultimately bring his MC 250F home in 15th position.

Brian Bogers:   “I have mixed feelings about today. I felt good on the bike and I had a good start in race one in seventh, but I was riding too stiff and making mistakes, so I dropped back to 11th. I had another good start in the second moto but in the first few corners I lost a lot of positions. After that though, my riding was much better and I moved up from 18th to 12th, so I was happy with that one. I think for Wednesday, if I can put the good starts and smooth riding together then I can be much higher in the results.”

Isak Gifting:  “It was a pretty warm day here in Turkey and a bit of an up and down day for me. My starts were good in both races, I just got shuffled back in the early part of each moto. For the second race, we made some pretty big setting changes on the suspension, and this really helped. I felt much better on the bike and I think this will really help going forwards. I’m pretty happy with 10th overall and with how I felt in race two, I think I can be much higher up on Wednesday.”

Simon Langenfelder:   “Not the best day for me today. Three crashes in race one we’re not really in the plan so that was a tough one. I really wanted to turn things around in the second moto and I got a good start, but then I had a small crash. I was able to get up quickly and make a few passes to finish 15th. Not great, but I’m healthy and looking forward to racing again on Wednesday.”

Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing will continue their FIM Motocross World Championship campaigns in just three days’ time as they return to the Afyonkarahisar circuit on September 8 for round nine of the series.

Results – 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 8

MXGP – Overall
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 47pts
2. Jorge Prado (KTM) 42
3. Tim Gajser (Honda) 40
9. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 20
10. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 19

MXGP - Race 1
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
2. Jorge Prado (KTM)
3. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)
11. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)

MXGP - Race 2
1. Tim Gajser (Honda)
2. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
3. Jorge Prado (KTM)
12. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)

MX2 - Overall
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 47pts
2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 43
3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 40
10. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 18
18. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 8

MX2 - Race 1
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)
2. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM)
3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna)
13. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)
19. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

MX2 - Race 2
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
2. Tom Vialle (KTM)
3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna)
11. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)
15. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

Championship Standings – After Round 8

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 310pts
2. Jorge Prado (KTM) 297
3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 293
7. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 200
13. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 109

MX2
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 314pts
2. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 277
3. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 262
11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 145
15. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 100

5 set. 2021

MICHAEL MOSIMAN RETURNS TO THE PODIUM WITH SECOND OVERALL AT FOX RACEWAY NATIONAL

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Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Michael Mosiman is stepping back into stride with an impressive return to the 250MX podium at Saturday’s Fox Raceway II National in Pala, California. In his second race back from injury, Mosiman delivered an awesome pair of 2-4 moto scores to claim second overall aboard the MC 250F. 

• Mosiman delivered impressive 2-4 results at the penultimate round
• The MC 250F continues to prove its merit outdoors with four moto-podiums and counting
• Justin Barcia and Pierce Brown remain sidelined until full recovery

Hungry for the charge in Moto 1, Mosiman immediately assumed the lead just after the start, developing a big gap early on. He put in a smooth ride out front until near the halfway point when he leaned the bike too far in a fast section and went down. Re-mounting in fifth, Mosiman went to work making up lost ground and he put himself into third just after the halfway mark. He stayed on the gas late in the race to overtake second, carrying it through the checkers in Moto 1.

In Moto 2, Mosiman was second off the start and he held strong when challenged in the opening laps. After pulling away for a bit, he dropped back to third and maintained a solid pace until two laps to go, when he was joined for the final podium battle. A small mistake cost him the podium and he ultimately finished fourth in the moto.
Mosiman:   “Man, what a good day! It was a good day for the team and a good day for me with second overall in only my second race back after four weeks on the couch. I’m stoked on my riding and on my performance and I showed a lot of heart. I was absolutely drained after the first moto but I dug deep and was able to bring it home to fourth in the second moto. I’m looking forward to the home race next weekend in Northern California!”   Results – 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round 11
250MX – Overall
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda); 2. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS); 3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) … 11. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 18. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 19. Austin Black (GASGAS); 22. TJ Uselman (GASGAS); 38. Mason Olson (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 1
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 16 laps; 2. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) +09.206; 3. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) +11.848 … 8. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 14. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 20. Austin Black (GASGAS); 22. TJ Uselman (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 2
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 16 laps; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) +14.255; 3. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) +20.239;  4. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) +28.651 … 12. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 18. Austin Black (GASGAS); 20. TJ Uselman (GASGAS); 26. Mason Olson (GASGAS); 37. Derek Kelley (GASGAS) 450MX – Overall
1. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki); 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha); 3. Cooper Webb (KTM) … 22. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 32. Colby Copp (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 1
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 16 laps; 2. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) +03.939; 3. Ken Roczen (Honda) +15.853; … 20. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 40. Colby Copp (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 2
1. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 16 laps; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) +45.805; 3. Cooper Webb (KTM) +58.357 … 19. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 25. Colby Copp (GASGAS) Championship Standings – After Round 11
450MX
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 486pts; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 424; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 415 … 9. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 239 250MX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 464pts; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 441; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 349 …  8. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 229; 15. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS) 160; 17. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 126

4 set. 2021

ANDREA VERONA CLAIMS ENDURO1 VICTORY AT 95TH ISDE

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What a week, what a result! In one of the most closely fought International Six Day Enduros of recent years, our ultra-fast Enduro1 rider not only topped his class in style and finished second overall, but he also went on to lead the dominant Italian team to a historic win in the highly prized World Trophy competition.

• Andrea Verona wins Enduro1 class at 2021 ISDE
• GASGAS rider leads Italian team to World Trophy win
• EC 250F proves massively competitive through fast, demanding tests

Andrea Verona:  “I’m really happy with my week here at the Six Days, to take the win in E1, and the World Trophy title for my country feels amazing! I had a big fight all week with Josep (Garcia) for the overall, and although I only beat him overall on one day, we both pushed each other really hard, and I think that definitely increased our pace over the whole event and improved our skills. My bike has been perfect, so much fun to race. It’s been an incredible event for the Italian teams, claiming both the World Trophy and the Junior Trophy shows the level that we’re at right now as a country, in enduro. It was so good to race at home in front of all the fans, they have been so supportive all through the event and to reward them with a result like this feels great.”

Starting as he meant to go on, Verona fired his EC 250F through the fast, dusty tests on the first day at the 2021 ISDE to top the Enduro1 class by close to 10 seconds, despite a heavy crash on the final test of the day. The result, combined with his three teammates, put Italy into the lead of the World Trophy standings – a position they wouldn’t lose for the remainder of the event.

Fastest in E1 on days two and three, Verona made history for himself on day four, winning the overall for the first time in his ISDE career. Dropping back to claim second overall on Friday, Andrea still extended his Enduro1 class lead by a further 25 seconds to face the final day’s motocross with a comfortable near two-minute advantage.

The final motocross went well for Verona, claiming a strong fourth position – enough for the 22-year-old to secure the Enduro1 class victory by over one and a half minutes.

Adding a coveted World Trophy win to his Junior World Trophy victory from 2018, Verona now aims to take his form and confidence back to the EnduroGP World Championship where he hopes to wrap up the Enduro1 title when the series resumes with the final two rounds in October.

Riding for Team United States, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jonathan Girroir and GASGAS-supported Ryan Sipes placed fifth in E1 and fourth in E3, respectively – helping to take their country to third in the World Trophy Competition.

In the Women’s class, GASGAS-mounted Mireia Badia finished in an excellent third place, assisting Team Spain to third place in the Women’s World Trophy, less than one minute from second.

Results: 2021 FIM International Six Days Enduro

Overall individual classification
1. Josep Garcia (KTM) 4:14:16.07
2. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 4:16:12.52
3. Mikael Persson (KTM) 4:17:46.67

Enduro 1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 4:16:12.52
2. Mikael Persson (KTM) 4:17:46.67
3. Lorenzo Macoritto (TM) 4:20:50.46
5. Jonathan Girroir (GASGAS) 4:23:24.54

Enduro 2
1. Josep Garcia (KTM) 4:14:16.07
2. Taylor Robert (KTM) 4:19:17.23
3. Dante Oliveira (KTM) 4:21:13.27
8. Tyler Medaglia (GASGAS) 4:24:33.59

Enduro 3
1. Matteo Cavallo (TM) 4:19:10.57
2. Matteo Pavoni (TM) 4:20:18.95
3. Jaume Betriu (KTM) 4:20:45.91
4. Ryan Sipes (GASGAS) 4:24:01.03

Enduro Women
1. Brandy Richards (KTM) 4:36:27.62
2. Jane Daniels (Fantic) 4:46:05.94
3. Mireia Badia (GASGAS) 4:46:24.87

World Trophy Team
1. Italy (Verona, Guarneri, Oldrati, Cavallo)
2. Spain (Garcia, Betriu, Sans, Guerrero)
3. USA (Girroir, Robert, Michael, Sipes)

Junior World Trophy
1. Italy (Macoritto, Morettini, Pavoni)
2. France (Fargier, Le Quere, Criq)
3. Sweden (Ljungstrom, Norrbin, Ahlin)

Women’s World Trophy
1. USA (Richards, Gutish, Gallegos)
2. Great Britain (Holmes, Daniels, Rowett)
3. Spain (Gomez, Calco, Badia)

3 set. 2021

SUMMER’S OVER AND IT’S BACK TO BUSINESS FOR OUR MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RACERS!

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Well, we’re just about halfway through the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, our GASGAS Factory Racing riders having enjoyed a few weeks away from the racetrack. But it’s back to business this weekend as the series fires back into life with the MXGP of Turkey.

So, before we get back to racing, we figured it was a good time to catch up with our top-flight MX racers to get an overview of how their seasons have been so far, and find out what we can expect as the world tour marches on into the autumn. Rather than tell you what’s happened, we’re handing things over to Pauls, Brian, Simon, and Isak. Take it away, guys…

Pauls Jonass - Currently seventh in the MXGP World Championship

“So far this season has been pretty decent for me. For sure there have been highs and lows, but this is motocross racing! Overall though, I’m happy with how things have gone during the first half. I’ve been consistent and finished each moto with mostly strong results, so I’ll be looking to continue like this as the season progresses, just with more results closer to the front.

“I’ve had a few highlights so far this year, starting with round one in Russia. In moto two there I finished third, which was a great result considering that I hadn’t raced since March 2020. That was a real confidence boost and confirmed that I still have what it takes to be one of the top guys. Then leading laps at Lommel and getting on the overall podium was a really nice feeling as the hard work that myself and the team had put in had really paid off.

“We’ve had a bit of a summer break recently and I’ve actually spent a lot of that time working on my physical condition, as well as some suspension testing. My main focus though was on my fitness, and I put in some really hard work to improve my level for the second half of the season.

“Overall, this year has been pretty good so far. There is so much talent in the class that it’s not easy to find success all of the time, but I know what I need to do to run up front with the top guys and achieve more great results as the season continues. I can’t wait to get things going again!”

Brian Bogers - Currently 14th in the MXGP World Championship

“It’s been a pretty good season for me in 2021 so far. It can always be better, but overall I’ve had some really good races and results so I know that I can contend with the top riders in the MXGP class.

“It was nice to spend some time away from the bike after Latvia, to rest the body and let it recover in readiness for the second half of the season. The class is so competitive that you need to be 100% at all times to be successful. My bike is amazing and I feel like my fitness is where it needs to be, so my focus from here onwards will be on getting good starts. When I start up front I can run with those guys and when I’ve done that, I’ve gone on to claim my best results.

“We still have a lot of rounds and races to go and for me it will be important to find the right balance of training and resting between races so that when I line up on race day I’m at my peak in terms of physical strength. At the moment, everything is really positive and I had a great day in Latvia at the last round, so I’m confident for this form to continue as we head to Turkey for two GPs.”

Simon Langenfelder - Currently 10th in the MX2 World Championship

“I’ve really enjoyed the season so far and there have been a few highlights for me. Holeshotting a moto at Matterley Basin was awesome and my riding there was really good. I rode like I knew I could, and my lap times were strong on every lap. That was a great GP for me and it showed in my results. I also led laps in Oss, which was amazing, until I unfortunately threw it away by crashing in a corner!

“My bike is working really well so it was nice to head into the short break we had knowing that I could just focus on my riding and training. I actually rode some longer motos during my training, longer than what we race in MX2, just to bring my fitness up a little bit more so that I can be stronger during the final laps of the races. Right now, I feel really good and I’m ready for the second half of the season.

“If you can start up front in a world championship race, you have a clear track and you can also learn from other riders, follow their lines, and see what they’re doing on the track. This really helps to improve your speed. I feel like my pace is good, and with the work I’ve been doing recently I think I’ll be able to manage my races better and secure better results.

“I’m looking forward to racing again. I’m not really phased by the long run of races on the calendar, and I’ll adapt what I do during the week depending on how I feel after each GP. If it’s been really tough, I may take a couple of days of rest but if I feel good then I will train as normal. I’m exciting to get going again and I’m really looking forward to the MXGP of Turkey this weekend.”

Isak Gifting - Currently 16th in the MX2 World Championship

“My season so far hasn’t really gone as expected, unfortunately. My riding and speed is good, I just seem to find myself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Oss was good for me, though, I was sixth overall there so I know I can be one of the top guys. I feel great on the bike and I really need to reduce my crashes, although they haven’t always been my fault. But that’s racing!

“During the break in the calendar I headed home to Sweden to regroup for a little while and then I began training again on hardpack tracks. I’m really hoping to turn things around and I’m confident that the work I’ve put in recently will pay off in Turkey, and set the tone for the rest of the year.

“It’s been a little up and down this season but if I can stay on two wheels, relax a little and not make too many mistakes, then better results will come. I know what I need to work on so now it’s just a case of putting everything together on race days.

“I have a pretty solid training plan to see me through the busy second half of the season. Having raced plenty of triple-header events in 2020, I’m used to racing a lot and know what to do between races to stay at my peak. For sure I’m looking forward to the sand races on the calendar the most and also the Motocross of Nations in Italy later this month.”

The FIM Motocross World Championship continues with round eight, the MXGP of Turkey on September 5.

29 ago. 2021

GASGAS AND JACK DANCE WIN 2021 TRIAL125 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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We’ve got ourselves a world champion! Finishing the 2021 FIM Trial125 World Championship exactly as he started it – winning – Jack Dance today put the finishing touches to his highly impressive 125cc world championship campaign, claiming victory at the TrialGP of France. In doing so he secured the Trial125 World Championship title! Together with Miquel Gelabert finishing fourth, and Jorge Casales seventh, in TrialGP, all-in-all it was a highly positive day for GASGAS at the TrialGP of France.

• Jack Dance wraps up the Trial125 World Championship with victory in France
• Podium-topping ride is Jack’s third of the season aboard his TXT GP 125
• In TrialGP Miquel Gelabert finishing fourth, Jorge Casales seventh

Jack Dance:  “It’s an amazing feeling to be the Trial125 World Champion. It’s been a tough season, staying on top was hard, but my mum, dad, brother, and the whole GASGAS team have been there to support me so that has been a big help. Today I just concentrated on riding trial like I know how and didn’t think about becoming a world champion, because otherwise the pressure would have been too much. It was an amazing feeling coming out of section 12. I wanted to come and win today, not just to secure the championship but because it’s an awesome feeling for the team and my family.”

Arriving at the final round of the Trial125 championship at the head of the class standings, Jack put in a champion’s performance in France, completing the event’s opening lap with the loss of just one mark. Remaining cool, calm, and collected throughout the all-important second lap, in dropping only four marks he ended the day with just five marks lost, 10 clear of his nearest challenger Guadi Vall. Jack’s win, added to his two other victories and two runner-up day results earlier in the series, saw him win the Trial125 title in style, 18 points ahead of runner-up Harry Hemingway.

Looking for his first podium finish of the series, Miquel Gelebert’s day was very similar to his two outings at the previous round on Andorra – good but not quite good enough for a top-three result. Completing the opening lap of 12 sections with just 11 marks lost – the second lowest score of all TrialGP riders – Miquel was looking good for the podium. But a nightmare start to lap two, scoring five on each of the opening three sections, frustratingly derailed his hopes. Regrouping to round out the lap in style, and losing just two further marks, he ended the day in fourth overall.

Continuing to work his way back into form, Jorge Casales ended the TrialGP of France in positive spirits and in seventh. Competitive throughout each of the two laps, were it not for a couple of costly fives on lap two he would have placed inside the top five.

Miquel Gelabert:   “It was the same story as in Andorra, close to the podium but I couldn’t quite make it happen. I started the second lap a bit stressed because it was a very easy trial, you couldn’t make any mistakes. I made three straight fives in the first three sections, on lap two. I felt like I rode good, but those 15 points made it impossible to fight for the podium. I will try to avoid those mistakes and look to make a podium result happen in the next round.”

Jorge Casales:  “After the disaster in Andorra I’m very happy with my riding today. I made a stupid mistake in the second lap today when I got out of a section and that put me a bit behind, I could be in the fight for a top five if it wasn’t for that, but finally I was seventh. After how all this year is going, I’m very happy with my riding here and with the feeling on the bike. Now I just need to keep fighting and aim for a better result in the next round.”

Albert Cabestany – GASGAS Factory Racing Trial Team Manager:  “The star of today is obviously Jack Dance. He got it done today and it wasn’t an easy task. The sections for the Trial125 guys were really easy so after starting last and having to deal with all the pressure, he really showed that he deserves this title. I’m really happy for him, his family, and John Shirt, who supports him at a UK level, so I can only congratulate them because they made a great job. The team mechanics helped him in setting up the bike and making it his own, but in the end, Jack is the star and the one who made our bike shine. Congratulations Jack! We’re really pleased to have him in the team.

“For the rest of the team, Miquel Gelabert was once more really close to the podium, fourth today. It was a good result for him, and he is getting closer to that goal, but what is more important is being consistently in these positions, which is not an easy task. I’m happy about his riding and I hope that the podium arrives at the next round. Jorge made a big step forward today. It was a challenging day for him starting in front and having no references but despite that he was really close in the points to Miquel in the end. The whole team made a big effort and an amazing race this weekend.”

Results: TrialGP of France

TrialGP
1.Toni Bou (Montesa) 3 marks
2. Adam Raga (TRRS) 13
3. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 14
4. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 28
7. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 33

Trial125
1. Jack Dance (GASGAS) 5 marks
2. Gaudi Vall (Sherco) 15
3. Rodney Bereiter (Beta) 17

Championship standings: FIM TrialGP World Championship (after round four)

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 112 points
2. Adam raga (TRRS) 101
3. Matteo Grattarola (Beta) 79
6. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 66
9. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 34

Trial125
1. Jack Dance (GASGAS) 94
2. Harry Hemingway (Beta) 76
3. Harry Turner (Scorpa) 72

29 ago. 2021

Guevara scorches to season best finish at British Grand Prix

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A stunning performance from Izan Guevara, saw the Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team rider battle through from P11 to P4, narrowly missing out on a podium place by five-hundredths of a second - all during his first ever visit to Silverstone for the 2021 Monster Energy British Grand Prix

• Izan Guevara records an awesome 4th place, starting from P11, during his first ever Grand Prix at Silverstone
  
  
• Sergio Garcia endures an uncharacteristically difficult weekend with a crash during qualifying and a 16th place race finish
  
  
• Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team display their blistering speed at the British venue finishing in the points and holding station in second place (214 pts) in the World Championship Team Classification

The home of British Motorsport served up a nail-biting display on its racing return to the Grand Prix calendar and since a temporary hiatus in 2020. Arguably the standout performance of the 2021 Monster Energy British Grand Prix Moto3 was from Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team rider Izan Guevara. Despite being a former Junior Moto3 Champion, and enjoying a slew of fastest laps on circuits around Europe, 17-year-old Guevara had never turned a wheel at the legendary track. This was seemingly inconsequential for Guevara however, who quickly got to grips with one of the longest and fastest circuits on the championship schedule. Gradually building up his speed and style throughout Friday and Saturday, Guevara placed himself 11th on the grid for the race. Then, winding on the pace further from lights out on Sunday, the Spanish rider was on the attack. Within four laps he had recorded the fastest lap of the race (2:11.347) and had hustled himself into the leading group of seven riders all battling for third place. After four further laps - on lap 9 - Izan managed to break away from a portion of the leading pack, circulating in fourth all while fighting a breathless battle between Dennis Foggia (3rd) and Darryn Binder (5th). The chilly conditions on track - 16ºC - did nothing to cool the intensity in the closing laps. Guevara briefly managed to grab 3rd position from Foggia under braking into the Stowe corner, but unfortunately his rival snatched the position back under slipstream. Crossing the finish line Guevara was a mere five-hundredths of a second behind his rival; narrowly missing out on the final podium position. The result netted the Spanish rookie sensation and the Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team 13 points in the championship fight, moving Guevara up to 12th in the standings. Racing is a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows; and while Guevara was fighting for the podium, championship title contender and fellow Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team rider Sergio Garcia weathered a weekend to forget. Despite showing his trademark blistering pace; a crash during Saturday’s qualifying displaced Garcia down the order to P24 for Sunday’s main event. A lightning start and a series of stunning opening laps saw Garcia make up 12 positions in just two laps. Having fought up to 6th by lap eight, unfortunately Garcia’s pace and grip levels began to drop off. Battling with championship rival Pedro Acosta - who was also circulating in the mid pack - Garcia slipped down to 16th position by the final flag. Despite not scoring points, Garcia still looks strong in the championship standings - holding station in second place on 155 points. Next up however is the Gran Premio TISSOT de Aragón in Spain on September 12th - very much a home turf race for Garcia - and Guevara and the GASGAS Aspar Team - so expect fireworks and potentially podiums on race day. #28 - Izan Guevara: “Well, I have to say I’m pretty happy. We worked well as a team this weekend and it’s been a few races now where I haven’t been able to give them a result we deserve. I was close to the podium today but just couldn’t make it. It was a good fight with Dennis and I’m pleased we got another fastest lap. It means we’re there and we’re competitive. we’ll look forward to Aragon now.” #11 - Sergio Garcia: “We tried as hard as we could, but things didn’t turn out as we expected today. I didn’t have confidence in the bike to push harder. It’s something we’ll have to look at. I was having a good battle with Pedro but things got a bit complicated in the penultimate turn and we have to accept that today we didn’t get any points. We have to think about MotorLand now and hope we can be fighting at the front again. Results - 2021 Moto3 FIM World Championship, Round 12:
Romano Fenati (Husqvarna) 17 laps; 2. Niccolò Antonelli (KTM) +1.679, 3. Dennis Foggia (Honda) +2.107, 4. Izan Guevara (GASGAS), +2.154, 16. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) +22.444

Championship Standings - After Round 12:
Pedro Acosta (KTM) 201pts; 2. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) 155pts ; 3. Romano Fenati (Husqvarna) 132pts; 12. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 59pts

29 ago. 2021

TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING BACK ON THE GAS AT IRONMAN NATIONAL

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The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team was eager to get back to AMA Pro Motocross racing on Saturday, as Michael Mosiman returned to the saddle in Indiana to claim a hard-fought fourth overall in the 250MX division. Teammates Justin Barcia and Pierce Brown missed the 10th round as they both continue to recover from injury.  

• Michael Mosiman returned to racing in Indiana after missing two rounds due to injury
• Justin Barcia and Pierce Brown were both sidelined in Indiana
• Mosiman picked up his third moto-podium of the season aboard the MC 250F

After being out of his normal routine for the last four weeks, Mosiman was stoked to get back on the gas with his MC 250F underneath him. Grabbing a top-10 start in 250MX Moto 1, Mosiman settled into seventh for the first four laps and raced his way into a groove early on. The Northern California native slowly picked his way up to fifth, setting himself up for a second-half charge that would prove to pay off. While sitting fourth, Mosiman was gifted a podium spot when another rider went down in front of him and he capitalized on the opportunity to race his way to a third-place podium finish.   In Moto 2, Mosiman got pushed to the back of the pack off the start and he rounded the opening lap back in 16th. With an incredible charge from the beginning, he worked his way through the pack to secure an impressive sixth-place finish in the second moto and fourth overall for the day.
Michael Mosiman:  “Man, I am so proud of our team, my riding and the day. I’ve only ridden three times in the last four weeks or so, and to come out like this with minimal preparation is just awesome. It was a challenging and hot day but I gave everything I had. All-in-all, it was a great weekend to build on and I’m looking forward to ending the last two on a good note.”
Results – 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round 10
250MX – Overall
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda); 2. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki); 3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha);  4. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) … 7. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 21. Zack Williams (GASGAS); 22. TJ Uselman (GASGAS); 33. Derek Kelley (GASGAS)  250MX – Moto 1
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 17 laps; 2. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) +08.320;  3. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) +14.332 … 6. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 22. Zack Williams (GASGAS); 24. TJ Uselman (GASGAS); 26. Derek Kelley (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 2
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 17 laps; 2. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) +09.030; 3. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) +13.526 …  6. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS); 7. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 18. Zack Williams (GASGAS); 19. TJ Uselman (GASGAS); 38. Derek Kelley (GASGAS) 450MX – Overall
1. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki); 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha); 3. Cooper Webb (KTM) … 20. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 24. Curren Thurman (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 1
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 17 laps; 2. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) +04.137; 3. Ken Roczen (Honda) +09.971 … 20. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 25. Curren Thurman (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 2
1. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 17 laps; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) +04.763; 3. Cooper Webb (KTM) +07.510 … 18. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 22. Curren Thurman (GASGAS) Championship Standings – After Round 10
450MX
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 439pts; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 389; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 368 … 7. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 239 250MX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 414 pts; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 403; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 319 …  9. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 189; 16. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS) 138; 17. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 126

22 ago. 2021

CHAMPIONSHIP-BEST RESULT FOR MIQUEL GELABERT AT TRIALGP ROUND THREE

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Anything but easy, but oh so rewarding! Determined to carry his impressive Spanish national championship form into the TrialGP World Championship, Miquel Gelabert has done exactly that as the young Spaniard rode his TXT GP 300 to a solid fourth-place finish on the second day of competition at the TrialGP of Andorra in Sant Julià. Added to his fifth-place result on day one, just one point behind fourth, Miquel enjoyed a hugely positive weekend. Looking to rebuild his confidence, Miquel’s teammate Jorge Casales successfully completed both days of competition.

• Miquel Gelabert earns season best 5/4 results at TrialGP of Andorra
• Round three of the series proves tough, long, and tight on time
• Jorge Casales successfully completes both days on his TXT GP 300

Despite narrowly missing out on a fourth-place result on day one after finishing just one point behind countryman Jaime Busto, Miquel Gelabert rode a strong opening lap, even with the Andorran event serving up plenty of challenges and delivering a super-tight time schedule. Again riding well during the second lap, a handful of small mistakes ultimately prevented him from cracking the top three.

It was a similar story on day two as Gelabert again rode well but wasn’t quite able to challenge for the top three. Scoring 17 points on lap one, including just two fives, on lap two he dropped his score to 15 points for a total of 32 points for the day, nine behind third-placed Toni Bou, and nine ahead of fifth-placed Matteo Grattarola.

Although performing far from his best, Jorge Casales importantly completed both days of competition in Andorra as he looks to rebuild his confidence following a difficult start to the TrialGP championship.

Miquel Gelabert:   “My goal for this weekend was to finish on the podium, so although I wasn’t quite able to make that happen, overall, I’m pleased with the way things went. On day one, it was a handful of silly mistakes that dropped me down the results a little after being close to third at the end of the first lap. Day two was better – finishing fourth is my best result of the season so far. Still, I am a little disappointed because again I was right there to be on the podium. But at this top level you can’t afford any small mistakes, and those mistakes cost me, like they did on day one. I also got one five penalty, for not riding non-stop, which certainly didn’t help me. I know what I have to do to improve my results, but in general my riding is good, so all being well, next weekend in France I can again focus on getting on the podium.”

Jorge Casales:  “My expectations weren’t too high for this event, so to finish both days, I’m happy with that. These next GPs are all about finding my confidence again and taking things step-by-step. Finishing seventh on day one, I’m pleased with my riding and all things considered the result is ok also. It is never easy being the first rider into the sections! Day two was tough for me. Most of the first lap went ok, but then I started to feel tired, and I lost a little bit of feeling with my bike. Also, in the final lap, I made a lot of mistakes. Now I’m looking forward to France next weekend.”

Results: TrialGP of Andorra, day 1

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 46 marks
2. Adam raga (TRRS) 46
3. Matteo Grattarola (Beta) 65
5. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 72
7. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 82

Results: TrialGP of Andorra, day 2

TrialGP
1. Adam Raga (TRRS) 18 marks
2. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 19
3. Toni Bou (Montesa) 23
4. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 32
10. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 64

Championship standings: FIM TrialGP World Championship (after round three)

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 92 points
2. Adam raga (TRRS) 84
3. Matteo Grattarola (Beta) 69
6. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 53
9. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 25

19 ago. 2021

GASGAS FACTORY RACING TRIAL TEAM GET BACK TO WORK AT TRIALGP OF ANDORRA

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After seven weeks with no world championship competitions, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Miquel Gelabert and Jorge Casales will be back in action this coming weekend as they take on the TrialGP of Andorra, the first of two back-to-back events that signal the much looked forward to re-start of the 2021 FIM TrialGP World Championship! With Casales looking for a change in his fortunes, teammate Gelabert is hoping to make a charge for the podium, with both riders gunning for top-three results.

• TrialGP returns with back-to-back events in Andorra and France
• Miquel Gelabert looking to challenge for podium results
• Jorge Casales focused on returning to full fitness

Sitting seventh in the TrialGP championship standings following the opening two rounds of the series in Italy and France, Miquel Gelabert is set to continue his quest for a first podium result of 2021. Delivering strong results in the Spanish national championship, Miquel is hoping that the Andorran event will be the place he can convert his impressive domestic form into international podium results.

From the very start of 2021, things haven’t gone to plan for Jorge Casales. Forced to deal with injury, extended periods of time away from training and competition, a positive Covid test that saw him quarantine in a hotel for 15 days, and then further medical complications following the second round of the world championship, Jorge heads into the Andorran GP simply wanting to get back to competition.

Expected to be a challenging event, the two-day 2021 TrialGP of Andorra, held high up in the Pyrenees around the town of Sant Julià, will, as always, feature countless technical climbs and rocks, lots and lots of rocks! Welcoming riders back to world championship competition following the extended summer break, the Andorran event is then followed by round four of the TrialGP series in France, just seven days later.

Miquel Gelabert:   “So far, this season is going great for me, especially in the Spanish championship where it’s going better than expected. I’m really close to Jaime Busto with just two points separating us with two races remaining. I’m happy because I have been on the podium in all the four races, two wins and two third places, and I have never been so consistent. I’m at a really high level in the Spanish championship and I really want to pass that to the world championship. I have been training very hard this summer and the goal is to be on the podium in Andorra, on both days. It won't be easy as there’re so many riders capable of doing it but I’m more than ready for it. For the end of the championship, I really want to transfer the consistency that I’m having in the Spanish championship to the world championship and be on the podium consistently. It’s an ambitious goal but I think that I’m more than capable of doing it.”

Jorge Casales:  “I haven’t been so lucky this year to be honest. It all started with an injury at the first round of the Spanish championship where I broke some ribs and damaged my spleen and from there on it hasn’t been good. I was forced to be one month off the bike just before the GP of Italy, the first race. Then, in the middle of the race I got told I was Covid positive, so I had to remain in quarantine in a hotel room for 15 days. My fitness level went down, and my mental strength took quite a beating also. It’s been hard to bounce back from that, and, I’ve had some other issues and a really difficult GP in France. Since then I’ve been working with doctors to get back to where I need to be. Finally, we all decided that competing in Andorra would be the best thing. I don’t have big expectations for this weekend, I just want to get back to competition and take things one section at a time.”

Albert Cabestany, GASGAS Factory Racing Trial Team Manager:   “It’s great to be getting back to competition. We’re happy for the start of the season, especially in the Spanish championship with Miquel Gelabert. With Jorge we haven’t been lucky, but that’s racing. In the world championship we didn’t quite achieve what we wanted but we have been close, especially in France where we finished so close to the podium. We hope that Andorra is a turning point, last year Jorge finished third on both days. We have worked very hard for this trial, preparing ourselves and the bikes because Andorra is always a very demanding race. We know that it’s hard, but we hope to achieve our first podium of the world championship this season. For the rest of the races, we hope to continue being in the podium consistently. We have two busy months ahead, but we’ll work hard to achieve a first podium in Andorra and then bring this strong mindset to the next races.”

18 ago. 2021

LAIA SANZ: UNFILTERED

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Hands up if you think you know Laia Sanz? Many people think they do but we’re certain that until you’ve watched  Laia Sanz: Unfiltered  you won’t truly know all there is to know about the world’s #1 female motorcycle racer and her incredible story. Leaving no stone unturned, we set the cameras rolling to learn more about her inspirational career, unfiltered and direct from our amazing athlete.

Watch Laia Sanz: Unfiltered

• Laia Sanz: Unfiltered  – the truly inspiring story of a champion
• Enter the unique mindset of this offroad motorsports legend
• Queen of the Desert shares her secrets to success and much, much more

From humble beginnings, riding bikes with her family in Spain, to becoming the fierce and talented competitor that she is today, Laia continues to write an incredible and inspirational story. In  Laia Sanz: Unfiltered  you’ll discover who influenced her, what drove her to succeed, and how it feels for her to compete in largely male-dominated sports.

Describing in detail each pivotal moment of her career, as well as explaining the secrets behind her many successes, Laia opens up and gives an honest insight into what it’s like to be a multi-time, multi-discipline motorcycle world champion. Believe it or not, competition isn’t all about winning for Laia, it’s about taking on exciting challenges, setting goals, and mastering new disciplines.

Be ready to be inspired!

Laia Sanz: Unfiltered  is a must-watch video for motorcycle race fans around the world.

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16 ago. 2021

TOUGH TIME FOR TADDY AT RED BULL TKO

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Racing with an injury to his ‘good’ shoulder, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Taddy Blazusiak was unable to make it into the Final Knockout race at round five of the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, Red Bull TKO. Giving all he had, and impressively charging to second in the event’s Endurocross Straight Rhythm, Taddy was disappointingly forced to call it a day following the event’s second Knockout Race. Gaining more valuable international hard enduro experience, our GASGAS Factory Racing junior rider Michael Walkner placed 12th in the Knockout Final.

• Shoulder injury prevents Taddy reaching Knockout Final
• Polish ace posts second in Endurocross Straight Rhythm
• GASGAS junior rider Michael Walkner places 12th in Knockout Final

Travelling to the USA hoping that the shoulder injury he picked up at Romaniacs wouldn’t stop him from challenging for the podium, Taddy Blazusiak was ultimately forced to call it a day a race and a half earlier than he wanted to at Red Bull TKO. Showing strong pace to finish as runner-up to Billy Bolt during the event’s Endurocross Straight Rhythm, Taddy made a highly positive start to Sunday’s racing, posting the sixth fastest time during the Hot Laps session.

At the end of the first of three Knockout Races, Taddy brought his EC 300 home in eighth. With the extremely physically demanding terrain taking its toll on his shoulder, in Knockout Race two Taddy could do no better than 21st and as a result was unable to line-up for the Final Knockout. Despite missing out on valuable championship points, Taddy still sits sixth in the provisional FIM Hard Enduro World Championship standings. Competing alongside Taddy at TKO, GASGAS Factory Racing junior rider Michael Walkner made it into the event-ending Final Knockout race, completing five laps to place 12th in a time of just under 40 minutes!

Taddy Blazusiak:   “TKO certainly hasn’t finished how I hoped it would, but it’s been great to be back racing in the US. Coming into the event with an injured shoulder, I knew things were going to be difficult, I just didn’t know how hard I would find it. Everything started great with the Endurocross Straight Rhythm. But the deeper I got into the event the tougher it got for me, and it got to the point where I couldn’t hold on. The Hot Laps went good, I got a good time there. The first Knockout Race was ok, but already I knew my shoulder wasn’t as strong as I needed it to be. And halfway through the second Knockout Race I had to stop.”

Results – Red Bull TKO, 2021

1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 6 laps 37:30.546
2. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 6 laps 37:32.895
3. Trystan Hart (KTM) 6 laps 38:30.120
12. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 5 laps 38:13.194

Provisional standings - FIM Hard Enduro World Championship (after 5 of 8 rounds)

1. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 54pts
2. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 53pts
3. Wade Young (Sherco) 40pts
4. Mario Roman (Sherco) 37pts
5. Jonny Walker (Beta) 34pts
6. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 26pts
7. Alfredo Gomez (Husqvarna) 24pts
8. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 21pts
9. Teodor Kabakchiev (Husqvarna) 19pts
10. Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna) 15pts

15 ago. 2021

Sergio Garcia and SANTANDER Consumer GASGAS win the Austrian Grand Prix

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Sergio Garcia and the SANTANDER Consumer GASGAS Team enjoyed the ultimate slice of redemption in Austria - at the Bitci Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich - by taking a thrilling victory after charging through the field from 13th on the grid.

• Sergio Garcia takes his third victory of the year with a win at the Austrian Grand Prix - round 11 of the 2021 Moto3™ World Championship.
• Izan Guevara rides a dramatic and breathless race starting 10th - slipping down to 16th - and then recovering to 8th, setting a new lap record in the process
• Garcia closes the gap in the championship title fight to 41 points (from 53), while Guevara moves up to 14th position.

There is simply nothing better than back-to-back weekends of racing. For fans it means more edge-of-the-seat action, and for the riders and teams it means more opportunities to do what they do best; fighting for positions and points on track. At the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix, this couldn't apply more accurately to Sergio Garcia and the SANTANDER Consumer GASGAS Team. Just seven days after the drama of the Styrian Grand Prix - where Garcia lost the win due to a shock crash on the final lap - the 18-year-old Spanish ace managed to take ultimate redemption in Spielberg. A charge through the field, a chance to stand on the top step of the podium, and his third victory of the year… Here’s how he did it. Starting from 13th on the grid, Garcia’s pace was immediately clear as he managed to make up eight places in the first two laps of the race. By the eighth circulation, Garcia had battled his way into podium contention with the bright and dry 34°C conditions suiting his GASGAS RC 250 GP machine perfectly. What’s more Garcia looked comfortable and blisteringly fast in the leading pack - where the top-eight riders were covered by a handful of tenths of a second. Racing into the closing stages, Garcia kicked things up a gear again, taking the bar-to-bar fight to championship rival Pedro Acosta. As the saying in racing goes; timing is everything, and Garcia managed his second race in as many weeks at the Red Bull Ring in fine style. On the final lap, Garcia burst into second position at turn four, and then lined up rival Deniz Öncü for a race winning move in the penultimate corner. A short full-gas sprint to the line, and the win was in the bag. Better still, a third win of the season brings a further 25 points to Garcia’s championship campaign, closing the gap to leader Acosta from 53 to 41 points. As if the action at the front of the field wasn't enough to keep the SANTANDER Consumer GASGAS Team on the edge of their seats, former Junior Moto3 World Champion Izan Guevara rode an intense and dramatic race. Having looked fast all weekend, Guevara qualified into 10th place for Sunday’s Grand Prix. While an uncharacteristically slow start meant Guevara dropped down to 16th, the 17-year old from Palma remained steely-eyed, and quickly battled back up into the top 10. By lap 15 Guevara had closed the gap on the leading group to just 2.659 seconds, and by lap 19 Guevara recorded the fastest lap of the race - a new lap record - of 1'36.058 at a blistering 161.8 Km/h. Four laps later, Guevara crossed the line in 8th, just one-tenth of a second from seventh placed John McPhee. Next up is Round 12 with the Monster Energy British Grand Prix at Silverstone on the 29th of August. #11 - Sergio Garcia: “What a beautiful race! At the beginning it was very difficult because the pace of the race was very, very strong; I pushed to the limit on every lap. On the last lap I pushed again and managed to come through from third into second at turn 4. Then on the second-to-last corner I managed to get into the lead, and it was a full speed sprint to the finish. This is simply an amazing victory - and it is amazing for the team. It is our third win of the season, and it is so good for the championship.” #28 - Izan Guevara: "The race started pretty badly and I lost quite a few positions. I was spending too much time in the second group and that allowed the first lot to get away with a five second gap. I focused and pushed to go forward and gain ground. We knew we had a good rhythm here but with so many straights it was hard to recover time. I don’t know how I did it but I caught them up. I had an outside chance of the podium but it was a tough task and when someone overtook me on the last lap I couldn’t make it. Anyway, I’m pretty happy. We did quite well." Results - 2021 Moto3 FIM World Championship, Round 11:

1. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) 23 laps ; 2. Deniz Öncü  (KTM) +0.027, 3. Dennis Foggia (Honda) +0.346, 8. Izan Guevara (GASGAS), +1.440

Championship Standings - After Round 11:

1. Pedro Acosta (KTM) 196pts; 2. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) 155pts ; 3. Romano Fenati (Husqvarna) 107pts; 14. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 46pts

12 ago. 2021

TADDY BLAZUSIAK USA BOUND FOR RED BULL TKO

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We’re off to America! GASGAS Factory Racing’s Taddy Blazusiak will soon arrive in Sequatchie, Tennessee to race round five of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship – Red Bull TKO! Joining Taddy in the States, hot off his top-10 finish at Red Bull Romaniacs, factory-supported Michael Walkner will also be looking to mix things up at the challenging event.

• Taddy Blazusiak to take on America's best at Red Bull TKO
• Intense and extreme knockout format awaits
• GASGAS EC 300 riders set for FIM Hard Enduro round five

Just two weeks after the close of Red Bull Romaniacs, we’re jumping right back into the world of extreme with Red Bull TKO. Now in its 11th year, the race promises to pit the best riders from the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship against the cream of American offroad.

Leading the charge for GASGAS Factory Racing, Taddy will be returning to the country that awarded him no less than five straight AMA EnduroCross Championship titles. The Polish racer has never contested TKO however, but the short, intense knockout format should suit his explosive style.

Racing at TKO kicks off with a Straight Rhythm prologue on Saturday, where riders earn their start position for Sunday’s Hot Lap time trial. Then follows two knockout rounds, with the fastest 15 racers ultimately fighting it out in a 45-minute final to decide the winner. With the event made up of highly testing, but short races, Taddy’s EnduroCross experience will prove invaluable.

Taddy Blazusiak:   “I’m really excited for Red Bull TKO. I’m feeling pretty good, and the event should suit me, unfortunately I hurt what was my good shoulder at Romaniacs and will definitely be riding sore in America. Training has been going ok, but I am lacking a little strength in my upper body, so it will be a challenging weekend. I’m really pleased with how the bike is performing. At Romaniacs, we showed we had the speed to challenge the top guys, I just need to string it all together and find a good flow to make it work. It will be great to return to the USA and perform in front of the American fans – I’ll give it my all as usual.”

Our factory-supported junior rider Michael Walkner will also be hungry to impress at Red Bull TKO. Showing impressive speed throughout the five days of racing at Romaniacs to ultimately finish ninth, the young Austrian is looking forward to taking his speed and skill across the pond, and going up against the best America has to offer. The EC 300 rider currently lies eighth in the HEWC standings and could easily improve on that with a solid result in Tennessee.

11 ago. 2021

INTRODUCING GASGAS DIRT!

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Go behind the scenes and get up close and personal with GASGAS Factory Racing riders, ambassadors, and key players like never before with our new video series – GASGAS Dirt. Each edition takes you inside the minds of our world-class athletes and race team personnel, where they open up and tell you about their incredible lives in these conversational, feature-length episodes. Be sure to keep it locked to GASGAS.com and YouTube as we’ll be dropping new and exclusive content every two weeks.

Check it out now!

• Introducing GASGAS Dirt – a dedicated page for our racing stars and ambassadors
• GASGAS’ key players reveal all in our one-to-one feature-length interviews
• New episodes released bi-weekly on GASGAS.com and YouTube

The concept behind GASGAS Dirt is to dig deeper into these unique personalities and show the world that they’re all just normal human beings, just with very special talents! Tune in to learn everything there is to know about each member of the GASGAS family and be inspired by their amazing stories in this all-new series.

We sat down, one-to-one, with all of our athletes in a relaxed atmosphere away from their dirt bikes in a bid to get them to talk about their lives like never before. And it worked! When the credits start to roll at the end of each episode, you’ll feel like you know them on a personal level, that’s just how engaging and insightful these interviews proved to be. The first episode features Bam Bam himself, Justin Barcia, and some of the things he discloses will blow your mind!

Moving forwards, we’ll be bringing you up speed with the rest of our athletes, as well as sitting down with the brand ambassadors who introduce GASGAS to a wider, global audience. We also spend time with each team manager where they discuss the world of racing and what it was like leading GASGAS into competition for the very first time. These people are the core of the brand, and what they reveal truly makes for can’t-miss content.

Stay tuned to GASGAS.com and subscribe to our YouTube channel to ensure you never miss an exciting episode of GASGAS Dirt.

8 ago. 2021

BRIAN BOGERS GETS ON THE GAS AT MXGP OF LATVIA

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Diggin’ deep ahead of the MXGP summer break, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Brian Bogers has claimed a highly impressive sixth place overall result at the MXGP of Latvia, securing a stand-out fifth place finish in moto two. Unfortunately, for the rest of our MX2 and MXGP class racers, round seven of the 2021 MXGP series proved to be a tough one, forcing Pauls Jonass, Simon Langenfelder and Isak Gifting to all dig deep and battle hard for valuable championship points. Pauls Jonass’ home GP didn’t quite go to plan with the Latvian placing ninth overall while in MX2, Langenfelder and Gifting respectively placed 10th and 12th overall.

• Brian Bogers in fine form in Latvia with sixth overall in MXGP
• Crashes hinder Pauls Jonass, Simon Langenfelder, and Isak Gifting
• MXGP racing set to resume in September at MXP of Turkey

Brian Bogers:   ’'It's been a really positive day for me in Latvia. I didn’t get a great start in the first race, but I was able to work my way up from 20th to 10th and I felt great out there on my bike. I could ride my own lines and really enjoyed myself as I battled my way forwards. In the second race I had a much better start in eighth and finished fifth for sixth overall, which is a great result for me. With the break that we have now, I have some time to improve my starts so that I can be up front consistently in every race. I know that will make my job a lot easier, and allow me to get the results I know I can!”

Round seven of the FIM Motocross World Championship took GASGAS Factory Racing to Kegums in Latvia and a sandy circuit well-suited all our riders. With Pauls Jonass set on putting on a show for his home crowd, the former MX2 World Champion arrived confident of securing another MXGP podium result. Unfortunately for Pauls, it just wasn’t meant to be.

One rider that did enjoy a successful day of racing in Latvia was Pauls’ Standing Construct teammate Brian Bogers. No stranger to getting on the gas around sandy tracks, the Dutchman demonstrated just what he could do on his MC 450F with an impressive ride from outside the top-20 to secure an eventual 10th in moto one.

Undeterred by the rain that started to fall as the gate dropped for race two, Brian emerged from the first turn well placed inside the top-10. The 24-year-old then began working his way forwards, moving into fifth on lap 11 after getting ahead of nine-time world champion Antonio Cairoli. With the leaders out of reach, Bogers claimed a solid fifth-place finish, earning a well-deserved sixth overall.

After landing on the podium last weekend in Belgium, Pauls Jonass lined up for his home GP with the aim of collecting more silverware. A strong ride to place sixth in race one set him up for a positive day but frustratingly the Latvian crashed in turn one of moto two. Despite his best efforts he could only recover to a 15th-place finish. Certainly a challenging day for Pauls, the points he collected nevertheless lift him to seventh in the series standings.

For our MX2 class racers, it was Simon Langenfelder who fared best, despite getting caught up in the start gate in race one. The young German then put together an awesome charge to battle his way through the pack, eventually claiming a solid 10th-place finish. Going on to back it up with an 11th-place result in the second moto, Langenfelder’s consistent results placed him 10th overall and he now lies 10th in the MX2 World Championship.

Isak Gifting’s day in Latvia didn’t quite go to plan. Another victim of the start gate not falling properly in race one, the Swede was forced to charge his way from the back of the pack to an eventual 14th-place finish. In the second moto he improved to claim 10th following a crash on the opening lap.

Pauls Jonass:  “After last weekend, I was expecting more of the same at my home GP but it just wasn’t to be. It’s unfortunate but this is how racing goes sometimes. My speed was good all day so that’s positive and I think race one could have been better, but it just took a little too long to find my flow. Then three crashes in race two isn’t really going to get the job done. We have a lot of racing to go so despite today being difficult, I think after the break we can come out swinging and be back on the box in Turkey.”

Simon Langenfelder:   “It was ok today, but my results should have been better. If it wasn’t for a start gate issue in race one and then getting caught up behind a fallen rider in race two then I’m sure that I would have been closer to the front. A 10th and an 11th are not too bad considering what happened, but I know my speed is good, I felt great on the bike, and if I can start up front and avoid the mid-pack chaos then I should be closer to the front guys again.”

Isak Gifting:  “Today was another good step in the right direction despite the results not really showing it. My speed is really good, so it was really frustrating to be taken out in both races as well as the issue I had with the gate in moto one. I had to fight for every position in each moto and I moved up really well. But overall, it should have been better. Onto the next one in Turkey.”

Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing return to FIM Motocross World Championship action in early September for back-to-back rounds at the Afyonkarahisar circuit in Turkey, rounds eight and nine of the series.
Results – 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 7

MXGP – Overall
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 44pts
2. Jorge Prado (KTM) 43
3. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 43
6. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 27
9. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 21

MXGP - Race 1
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
2. Tim Gajser (Honda)
3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM)
6. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)
10. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)

MXGP - Race 2
1. Jorge Prado (KTM)
2. Tim Gajser (Honda)
3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)
5. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)
15. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)

MX2 - Overall
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 50pts
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 42
3. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 42
10. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 21
12. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 18

MX2 - Race 1
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
2. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM)
3. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
10. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)
14. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)

MX2 - Race 2
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
3. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM)
10. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)
11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

Championship Standings – After Round 7

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 270pts
2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 257
3. Jorge Prado (KTM) 255
7. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 180
14. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 90

MX2
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 271pts
2. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 237
3. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 235
10. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 137
16. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 82

8 ago. 2021

Sensational Sergio takes second in Styria

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SANTANDER Consumer GASGAS Team rider Sergio Garcia kept everyone on the edge of their seats this weekend. Leading the race, setting multiple fastest laps, crashing on the final lap and scrambling back to second place.

• Sergio Garcia takes a blistering 4th podium of the season narrowly having to concede the win on the last
• Izan Guevara qualified 5th but slipped down to 14th by the chequered flag, after battling the ever-changing and slippery conditions
• The FIM Moto3™ World Championship goes full-gas after a five-week summer break treating fans to two weekends of racing at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
  
  

The wait is finally over. After 42 long hazy summer days, the Moto3™ World Championship is back in business! What’s more, the action went from 0-100 in the blink of an eye, as the SANTANDER Consumer GASGAS Team rolled into the Styrian mountains for the first weekend of an exciting double-header of events in Austria. An opportunity to kick back during the summer break had clearly done wonders for 18 year old Spanish young gun Sergio Garcia.  Aboard his GASGAS RC 250 GP machine, Garcia attacked the rolling Spielberg circuit from the outset; staking his claim on a second place grid slot for Sunday’s 2021 Michelin Grand Prix of Styria. Proving that even a fall at turn three during qualifying on Saturday had done little to dent his focus for the podium, the starlet romped away into the lead at the start of the race on Sunday. The decision to run wet tyres proved to be a crucial one - as Garcia spent the majority of the 23-laps sparring with championship leader Pedro Acosta, while the duo consistently pulled away from the chasing pack. Lap after lap the battling pair gapped their pursuers, while Garcia led the way. Better still, Garcia looked comfortable despite the slippery conditions, setting fastest laps on lap seven and 13. It wasn't until the very final lap that disaster unfortunately struck. After trading paint through turns three and four, Garcia lost the front of his GASGAS RC 250 GP machine under braking into turn nine.   Quickly scrambling out of the gravel and dusting himself off, Garcia jumped back onboard and scorched to the finish line, thankfully managing to retain second place, and a vital haul of 20 championship points. A relieved Garcia bagged a fourth podium of the season, and he now sits second in the championship on 130 points. Teammate and SANTANDER Consumer GASGAS rider Izan Guevara used the first race back after the summer break as a learning experience. Having notched up a solid P5 qualifying position in Saturday’s dry conditions, Guevara struggled to get to grips with the wet race tarmac on Sunday. The former Junior Moto3 Champion battled traction issues and slipped back to 14th by the final flag - still netting a further two championship points in the process.   With eight more races to go in the 2021 season, the SANTANDER Consumer GASGAS Team is in second place in the team’s championship with a healthy 49 point lead over their next nearest rivals. Next up is the Bitci Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich – at the same venue - on the 15th of August. #11 - Sergio Garcia: “The race was absolutely incredible until the last few corners on the last lap! I lost the front into turn 9 but I jumped up as quickly as possible to get back on the bike. I knew we had managed to pull a gap on the riders in third and fourth position, so I was able to recover and still finish P2. It’s still great for the championship to get the points, and at the next race - if we improve a few more little things - we can fight for the win again. It’s a super exciting way to start racing again after the summer break!” #28 - Izan Guevara: “It was a difficult race for me; I found it extremely tricky in the wet! I had a weird feeling on the bike during the race, and I was losing traction and struggling for grip. This meant I couldn’t keep the line I wanted in the corners. I got faster as the laps went on and the track was drying, but the others were a bit too far ahead. I’ll take the points which are always important, and I know I am strong in the dry here; so I hope next Sunday will not be a wet race.” Results - 2021 Moto3 FIM World Championship, Round 10: 1.        Pedro Acosta (KTM) 23 laps; 2. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) +14.431 , 3. Romano Fenati (Husqvarna) +15.410, 14. Izan Guevara (GASGAS), +37.514 Championship Standings - After Round 9 1.        Pedro Acosta (KTM) 183pts; 2. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) 130pts ; 3. Romano Fenati (Husqvarna) 96pts; 16. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 38pts

4 ago. 2021

INTRODUCING THE GASGAS TRIAL GUIDES!

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With the goal of encouraging all riders to join the action, become more confident and better prepared to master the art of feet-up riding, GASGAS is thrilled to introduce The GASGAS Trial Guides – a trial riding ‘how-to’ video tutorial series that we hope will encourage riders to develop and master essential new skills, and have fun doing it!

• GASGAS launches trial riding ‘how-to’ video tutorial series
• Pro riders reveal their tips and tricks for effective feet-up riding
• New videos released each week on the GASGAS YouTube channel

Check it out now!

This one’s for everyone, so no matter if you’re a newcomer to the seemingly weird and wonderful world of stand-up motorcycle sport, or an experienced top-level trial competitor looking to improve further, with the help of the GASGAS Factory Racing team and some of our brand ambassadors, in each video we’ll be sharing tips and advice that will help you to improve your trial riding.

We believe everyone can benefit from learning and improving their trial riding skills. As well as being super enjoyable, mastering balance, understanding the importance of throttle and clutch control, and over time becoming a slow-speed bike handling wizard, are all skills that are fully transferable to other offroad disciplines, like enduro and motocross, and even street riding.

All episodes of The GASGAS Trial Guides will be published on the GASGAS YouTube channel, as well as embedded on GASGAS.com. We’ve already shot a whole load of cool videos, covering a basic introduction to what a trial bike is, how to set one up, and how to master the basic riding techniques. In addition, we’ve created additional videos aimed at newcomers, intermediate, and advanced level riders, as well as a mini-series on those transferable skills.

But what’s really cool is that we want viewer feedback and input from riders of all abilities to help us determine what comes next! By commenting directly on the GASGAS YouTube page, you can help us create even more great content.

Give it a trial!

1 ago. 2021

PAULS JONASS ON THE BOX IN BELGIUM!

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Pauls on the podium – we’ll take that! Our MC 450F racer has shown just what he’s capable of with an impressive third overall at the MXGP of Flanders-Belgium, round six of the FIM Motocross World Championship. Pauls was on the gas all day, placing fourth in race one while in moto two, he led plenty of laps and came up just short of victory in second! Jonass’ MXGP class teammate Brian Bogers enjoyed a quietly consistent day with the Dutchman securing a strong 10th overall. For our MX2 racers, Simon Langenfelder fared best with ninth overall while Isak Gifting placed 16th.

• Pauls Jonass on the gas and on the podium in Belgium
• First overall podium visit of the season for GASGAS Factory Racing
• Simon Langenfelder posts two solid point-scoring rides in Lommel

Pauls Jonass:   “Just wow! There are so many firsts for me today that there are too many to list! My first podium on the GASGAS, my first laps led in MXGP ever, and my first overall podium finish of the season. After last weekend in Loket we hit the reset button and made a few changes on the bike, and they really helped today with the starts. With the team, we made some great progress before this race, and they really deserve this podium finish as well. Today has given me a huge confidence boost ahead of my home GP and I can’t wait to head out onto the track in front of my home fans next weekend. It’s going to be awesome!”
With a focus on his starts in the week leading up to Lommel, Pauls came out swinging in moto one to quickly slot into third. As the race continued, the Latvian posted consistently fast lap times to maintain his position and was all set for a top-three finish – until Antonio Cairoli demoted him to fourth with two laps to go.
For moto two, Jonass was on the gas from the start. Emerging from turn one in third, he moved into the lead on lap two and with a clear track, put the hammer down to extend his margin over the chasing pack of riders. Leading laps in MXGP is no easy feat and the 24-year-old led nine of them until he was reeled in and passed by Romain Febvre with a few laps to go. Despite missing out on the win, Pauls was rightly ecstatic to be back on the MXGP podium and now aims to take his speed to Kegums for his home GP in Latvia next weekend. With a soft spot for sandy terrain, Brian Bogers claimed 11th in both races for a solid 10th overall on his MC 450F. Following two strong rides and a pretty decent points haul, the Dutchman’s consistent results elevate him up from 19th in the championship standings to 14th. In the MX2 class, Simon Langenfelder battled through the field in both races to secure an impressive ninth overall. In the opening moto of the day, the young German was lucky to avoid a massive first-turn crash and regrouped to finish 10th. A promising start in moto two quickly became unravelled as the 17-year-old was frustratingly pushed wide and off of the sandy circuit before re-joining the race in 25th. Simon then put together a solid ride, charging hard through the field for a well-deserved ninth. For Isak Gifting, the young Swede wasn’t quite able to get the best of starts in either race, going on to claim a 16-15 result for 16th overall. Brian Bogers:   “It was a solid day today for me. Nothing spectacular, just two solid point-scoring rides and it was tough out there. I ended up 11th in both motos for 10th overall and both races I was able to ride my own lines and I really enjoyed it, despite the weather. I wanted better results, but I did my best and did everything I could so 10th overall is good points and a solid day for me and the team.” Simon Langenfelder:  “I felt really good on my bike today. I was flowing in the turns and after qualifying I was really confident for some strong results. Unfortunately, in both races I had to come from the back because of avoiding a crash in race one and then in moto two, I had a really good start, but I was pushed wide and off the track. In that one I came from 25th to ninth so my speed is there, I just needed a little bit of luck to get some better results.” Isak Gifting:   “It was difficult today. I know I have the speed and my lap times were really good all day. My starts let me down, really. I need to work on those, start up front and run with the guys at the front. Crashes in both races also didn’t help but I’m positive of getting back to where I should be next weekend in Latvia.”
Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing will next be in FIM Motocross World Championship action at the MXGP of Latvia, round seven of the series, on August 8. Results – 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 6
MXGP – Overall 1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 47pts 2. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 41 3. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 40 10. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 20 MXGP - Race 1
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 4. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 11. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)
MXGP - Race 2 1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 2. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 3. Jorge Prado (KTM) 11. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)
MX2 - Overall 1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 47pts 2. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 45 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 42 9. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 23 16. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 11
MX2 - Race 1 1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 3. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 10. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 16. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)
MX2 - Race 2 1. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 9. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 15. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) Championship Standings – After Round 6 MXGP 1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 226pts 2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 221 3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 217 8. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 159 14. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 63 MX2 1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 221pts 2. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 195 3. Ruben Fernandez (Honda) 194 11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 116 17. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 64

31 jul. 2021

TADDY PLACES SIXTH AT RED BULL ROMANIACS

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That’s another round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship ticked off with Taddy Blazusiak claiming a hard-fought sixth overall at Red Bull Romaniacs. It’s always a seriously tough event, and this is hard enduro after all, but a few small mistakes early on added up and left Taddy with too much of a gap to close in on the leading riders later in the race. For our factory-supported racer Michael Walkner, he again impressed, securing a ninth-place finish.

• Taddy claims another solid points haul at Romaniacs
• Polish star now lies eighth in the championship standings
• EC 300 proves faultless through five-day event

Taddy Blazusiak:  “ I’m really happy to have reached the finish line here at Romaniacs. It’s been a wild event with crashes and navigational mistakes, but this is hard enduro and I really love the challenge of it. The adrenalin took over today as I had a big crash yesterday and hurt my shoulder, but I was able to ride through the pain and finish. Overall, it’s good points again and my bike worked great all week, so it’s been a very positive race for me besides my crashes and a few navigational mistakes on day two. It’s been an awesome experience as always at Romaniacs and I’m looking forward to the next one in two weeks’ time.”

Quite possibly the toughest event on the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship calendar, Red Bull Romaniacs definitely separates the men from the boys! With a challenging course that ran up, down, and across the Carpathian Mountains, the race delivered five days of physical punishment with this year’s event also including a marathon stage that added a little twist to proceedings.

With a sixth-place finish at the previous round in Italy, Taddy Blazusiak arrived in Romania with his sights set firmly on claiming a spot on the overall podium. Frustratingly, a few small mistakes early on and a big crash on day three proved to be costly for Taddy, and despite picking up the pace and improving his finishes day-by-day as the race progressed, he was unable to climb up the overall leaderboard any higher than sixth by the end of the grueling event. Nevertheless, another sixth-place finish puts solid points on the board with four rounds still remaining.

Much like Taddy, our junior supported racer Michael Walkner also continued to improve as the five-day event pressed on. Clearly a hard enduro star in the making, the young Austrian mixed it up with the best of them all week and impressed on the final day with a well-deserved sixth place finish. In the end, Walkner placed ninth overall at Romaniacs, just under thirty minutes behind Taddy following over 20 hours of intense racing!

With arguably the toughest event in the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship now complete, up next will be Red Bull TKO in Tennessee, USA, from August 13-15.

Results: Red Bull Romaniacs 2021

1. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 19:40:46
2. Wade Young (Sherco) 20:08:14
3. Mario Roman (Sherco) 20:13:46
6. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 20:46:04
9. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 21:14:46

Provisional Standings: 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, after round 4

1. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 37 points
2. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 33 pts
3. Wade Young (Sherco) 25 pts
6. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 20 pts
8. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 14 pts

30 jul. 2021

LOOKING BACK ON ANOTHER AWESOME UNITED IN DIRT EVENT!

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The United In Dirt GASGAS Tour is proving to be a huge success! Hot on the heels of our first event in Spain, we headed to France to let more of our competition winners and moto media partners loose on our awesome range of bikes. For this edition, we brought along our brand ambassador Adrian Guggemos to demonstrate exactly what’s possible on a dirt bike and once again, our film crew was on hand to capture the very best of the action. Enjoy!

Watch the highlights here!

• The second United In Dirt event in France was simply awesome!
• Don’t miss the next stop of the tour in Germany this September
• Head over to GASGAS.com for a chance to secure your place

The United In Dirt Tour keeps going from strength to strength as it continues to travel across Europe. We’ve really enjoyed the first two events in Spain and France with riders of all speeds and abilities uniting for a weekend of non-stop fun in the sun! Up next on the schedule is Germany, and we’d love to see you there! The only things we need from you are a passion for everything two wheels and a fondness for good times.

A number of spaces are available, through ongoing contests held on our social media channels. For your chance of securing a spot at one of these events, you need to be following our Instagram and Facebook accounts and then head to GASGAS.com to complete a simple form. It’s super easy – follow us, register, then give it your all when you join in on our super fun social media challenge! We’ll contact successful winners via direct message on Instagram. For those lucky enough to secure a place, all you need to do is bring your riding gear! Everything else will be taken care of by GASGAS. Good luck!

We’ve scoured Europe to find some of the coolest riding spots for each stop of the tour, selecting venues with tracks and terrain suited to each bike in our line-up. So, whether you’re simply wanting to hit the motocross track for a few laps, or fancy heading into the woods for an hour to see what our enduro bikes are truly capable of, it’s entirely your choice. We’re not limiting you to any particular bike as we really want you to try out all of our awesome models and experience some new disciplines. Sounds fun, right?

Adding just a little more spice to the day, we’re not only bringing our petrol-powered bikes, but we’re also loading up another van stacked to the roof with our all-new range of pedal-assist MTBs! These bikes are created using cutting edge technology with purpose-built models to suit everyone, enabling riders to hit the trails and seek out fun and adventure.

Our team of GASGAS product experts will be on hand throughout the day and available to answer any questions, help out with anything that you might need from us, or simply to just share their knowledge with you. This group of guys and girls really know their stuff when it comes to all things GASGAS, so don’t be afraid to find out what makes us tick and maybe, find out what’s coming next.

Alongside our GASGAS product experts, we’ll have brand ambassadors and GASGAS riders at each stop of the tour. All riders are exceptionally skilled on two wheels and will be primed to offer advice to help you conquer a climb, get over a rock, or improve your general riding skills and to show you the super-fast way around the track!

And there’s more! Our friends over at WP Suspension will also be in attendance with a number of GASGAS bikes kitted out with their latest suspension components. For many, this may well be the only time to ride on the best suspension that money can buy.

The first year of the United In Dirt GASGAS Tour will travel across Europe and Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, and Italy with even more being added in 2022.

To confirm your attendance, find out how to participate on the GASGAS website.

29 jul. 2021

CATCHING UP WITH GASGAS ASPAR TEAM

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With the Moto3 calendar offering all riders a break from racing throughout July, we jumped at the chance to sit down with GASGAS Aspar Team riders Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara to see how things have been shaping up during the first half of the season.

As it turns out, these young racers don’t really know the meaning of taking time off! And with both of them armed with our dirt bikes, trial bikes, and bicycles, they’ve spent the last few weeks kicking back and riding for fun, before the serious stuff resumes next month.

After nine rounds of the 2021 Moto3 World Championship, Sergio Garcia currently lies second in the championship standings. With a couple of race victories to his name this year, the young Spaniard enters the second half of the season looking for more in a bid to close the gap on the current series leader. Click here to watch the video!

25 jul. 2021

CHALLENGING MXGP ROUND FIVE FOR GASGAS FACTORY RACING

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GASGAS Factory Racing has completed a challenging fifth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship despite all riders overcoming various forms of adversity in the Czech Republic. Faring best was MX2 class racer Isak Gifting who, despite taking a trip through the goggle lane early on in race two, came away with a solid 12th overall. Close behind in 13th was teammate Simon Langenfelder. In the MXGP division, Pauls Jonass’ weekend was highlighted by a strong sixth in moto two.

• Isak Gifting continues to put points on the board in MX2
• Pauls Jonass claims a strong sixth in MXGP race two
• All GASGAS Factory Racing riders now looking forward to Lommel

Isak Gifting:  “It was a difficult day to begin with but for race two I felt really good. I had a great start and I was on the pace with the leaders. I felt comfortable and then unfortunately, a rock broke my goggles. It’s too dangerous on a track like this to ride without them so I had to come in and change them, but as it was early in the race I lost a lot of places. I was way down and got back to 13th, which was good, but it should have been much better. I have plenty of positives to take away from here and I’m looking forward to Lommel next weekend.”

After last weekend’s visit to the sandy Oss race track in the Netherlands for MXGP round four, GASGAS Factory Racing packed up the race trucks and travelled to the hardpack circuit of Loket in the Czech Republic for the fifth stop of the series.

In the MX2 class, DIGA Procross’ Isak Gifting added further points to his championship tally with 15-13 results. After a solid opening moto, in race two, a rock damaged the 20-year-old’s goggles, which forced him to take a trip through the goggle lane, losing his place inside the top-10. The Swede then put together a strong charge to climb his way back up the leaderboard, ultimately claiming 13th for 12th overall.

For Isak’s teammate Simon Langenfelder, the young German couldn’t quite replicate his impressive starts from the previous round, making his day in Loket much more challenging. Nevertheless, the 17-year-old claimed consistent 14-15 result for 13th overall.

For Standing Construct’s MXGP class racer Pauls Jonass, despite still feeling the effects of his sizable crash last weekend the Latvian lined up at Loket confident of returning to his early season form. Frustratingly, after moving into seventh and with only a handful of laps remaining in race one, a freak technical issue resulted in a disappointing DNF for the 24-year-old. For moto two, Pauls was back on the gas and came out on top of a race long battle with Shaun Simpson for sixth.

Brian Bogers also suffered with a frustrating day in the Czech Republic, placing 18th in race one. Looking to make amends in moto two, and following a much better start for the Dutchman, a rock damaged the clutch on his MC 450F, which frustratingly brought his day to an early end.

Simon Langenfelder:   “This weekend was difficult and quite stressful for me. Our family dog went missing in the town center on Saturday evening, which effected my riding a little bit today. I went 14-15 which wasn’t so bad after all. I think race two would have been better for me, but my holeshot device popped up too soon so my start wasn’t the greatest. I came back to 15th from well outside the top-20 so it wasn’t the worst result, but I think I’d have been higher up with a better start.”

Pauls Jonass:   “It was a shame that I cased the triple in race one as I was up there and feeling good for a strong result. The impact made my spark plug cap come off, so it wasn’t a good start to the day. In race two, things were much better. I had a good start again and I was up there with the leaders, and ended up with sixth, so pretty decent. I still felt a little bit banged up from last weekend but going into Lommel next weekend, I think I’ll be back to 100% and ready to go in the sand.”

Brian Bogers:  “Today was a bit of struggle. In race one I didn’t get a great start and with everyone riding at a similar pace it was hard to make passes. I was fired up for the second one, and after getting through the first couple of laps and moving forwards, a rock damaged my clutch and at this level, your bike needs to be 100%. It’s frustrating but we’re back in the sand next weekend and I’m looking to bounce back and claim another strong result like I did in the sand last weekend in Oss.”

Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing will continue their FIM Motocross World Championship campaigns next weekend at the MXGP of Flanders-Belgium.

Results – 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 5

MXGP – Overall
1. Jorge Prado (KTM) 45pts
2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 40
3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 38
13. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 15
23. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 3

MXGP - Race 1
1. Jorge Prado (KTM)
2. Tim Gajser (Honda)
3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)
18. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)

MXGP - Race 2
1. Antonio Cairoli (KTM)
2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha)
3. Jorge Prado (KTM)
6. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)

MX2 - Overall
1. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 41pts
2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 38
3. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha) 37
12. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 14
13. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 10

MX2 - Race 1
1. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM)
2. Tom Vialle (KTM)
3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna)
14. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)
15. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)

MX2 - Race 2
1. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha)
2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
3. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
13. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)
15. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

Championship Standings – After Round 5

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 194pts
2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 183
3. Jorge Prado (KTM) 177
8. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 119
19. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 43

MX2
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 179pts
2. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 177
3. Ruben Fernandez (Honda) 165
11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 93
16. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 53

25 jul. 2021

PIERCE BROWN ON THE GAS FOR A CAREER-BEST FIFTH AT WASHOUGAL

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Riding the wave of an exciting and successful stretch for the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team, 250MX rider Pierce Brown delivered a career-best performance on Saturday with an impressive fifth-overall at the Washougal National. Alongside Brown’s paramount 6-4 moto scores, teammate Michael Mosiman battled up front with 4-7 finishes to claim sixth overall. In the 450MX class, Justin Barcia also captured a top-five overall with a solid pair of 4-7 finishes at the seventh round.

• Pierce Brown enjoys a career-best fifth-overall in the 250MX class
• Justin Barcia upholds top-10 consistency through the first seven rounds
• It was a smooth and steady day for Michael Mosiman 

In his first appearance at Washougal, Brown used the qualifying sessions to get familiar with the demanding terrain, qualifying 11th overall. In Moto 1, he nailed the start aboard his MC 250F and mixed it up inside the top three for a few laps early on. Shuffling a few spots back later in the race, Brown secured a solid sixth in the first moto.  In Moto 2, he didn’t get the best jump off the start but he made early moves to get into the top-five and that’s when he ignited the charge that would bring him into podium contention halfway into the moto. He kept a good pace while battling with the front-runners, hammering his way to a fourth-place finish.
Pierce Brown:  “This is my first visit here and it went really well, I’m stoked! I loved the track all day long and I was really happy with the whole day. First moto, I ended up sixth but it was a big improvement from how the last couple rounds have gone so I just used that to fuel the fire for the second moto. In the first couple laps, I was up there in the mix with all the boys so that was cool. It was my best moto finish and best overall yet, so I’m going to use these next couple weeks off to keep the momentum going.”
It was a quietly consistent day for Michael Mosiman, who came into the weekend fresh off a podium finish at the last round. He put himself into a positive position off the start of Moto 1, battling in fifth for the first 10 laps. He overtook fourth later in the race and held steady for a top-four finish. 
In Moto 2, he found himself outside the top-10 on lap one. He put on an early charge to get up to ninth but a mistake caused him to hit the reset button and make another climb from 15th. He managed another bold charge late in the race, picking off one last rider on the final lap to secure seventh in the moto. With 4-7 finishes, Mosiman came away with sixth overall on the day.
Michael Mosiman:  “It was a tough day, not how we wanted it to go, but I had a lot of fun and the fans were stoked! I love coming to Washougal and I felt pretty dang good all day. I think I lost the race today on the first lap in both motos, so I just got to work on that and I think we’ll be in good shape. We’ve got a couple weeks off to rest the body and hit it hard for the last five rounds.”
In the 450MX class, Justin Barcia came away from Washougal with a host of positives including a season-best qualifying position of fifth earlier in the day. The Round 6 winner positioned his MC 450F inside the top-six off the start and he spent the entire moto chasing after the lead pack. Making his way just outside the podium battle, Barcia finished within striking distance in fourth. His Moto 2 start was a little further back but he didn’t hesitate to get on the gas early on and battle his way back into contention. Finishing strong in seventh, Barcia came away fifth overall with 4-7 moto scores.
Justin Barcia:  “I’m stoked on the qualifying time of P5! I didn’t get the best starts but I charged as hard as I could and felt like I rode solid. No excuses but it was a difficult track to make passes and ending fifth overall – to me – that’s a really bad week, so I’ll take it. We’ve got two weeks off to regroup and come out swinging for the last five. I’m ready to hammer down!”
Results – 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round 7
450MX – Overall
1. Chase Sexton (Honda); 2. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki); 3. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) … 5. Justin Barcia (GASGAS); 17. Ryan Sipes (GASGAS) 34. Colby Copp (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 1
1. Chase Sexton (Honda) 16 laps; 2. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) +03.461; 3. Marvin Musquin (KTM) +14.275;  4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +16.166 … 14. Ryan Sipes (GASGAS) 39. Colby Copp (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 2
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 16 laps; 2. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) +04.512; 3. Chase Sexton (Honda) +20.175 … 7. Justin Barcia (GASGAS); 20. Ryan Sipes (GASGAS) 29. Colby Copp (GASGAS) 250MX – Overall
1. Jeremy Martin (Yamaha); 2. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna); 3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) …  5. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); 6. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS); 14. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 17. Ramyller Alves (GASGAS); 21. Zack Williams (GASGAS); 32. Mason Olson (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 1
1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 16 laps; 2. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) +02.824; 3. Jeremy Martin (Yamaha) +05.032;  4. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) +11.609 … 6. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); 14. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 16. Ramyller Alves (GASGAS); 23. Zack Williams (GASGAS); 34. Mason Olson (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 2
1. Jeremy Martin (Yamaha) 16 laps; 2. Jett Lawrence (Honda) +11.837; 3. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) +18.207;  4. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) … 7. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS); 14. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 16. Ramyller Alves (GASGAS); 18. Zack Williams (GASGAS); 27. Mason Olson (GASGAS) Championship Standings – After Round 7
450MX
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 303pts; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 256; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 249;  4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 239 250MX
1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 281pts; 2. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 273; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 237 …  8. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 154; 12. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 126; 18. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS) 67

24 jul. 2021

GASGAS ENJOYS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL ENDUROGP OF SWEDEN

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It was a weekend of fast and frantic action at round four of the 2021 FIM EnduroGP World Championship, with Laia Sanz topping the Women’s class on both days of racing. In dominant form throughout the entire weekend, the Spanish ace enjoyed a maximum points haul, heading home to Spain with the Women’s class lead. For our Enduro1 star Andrea Verona, crashes prevented him from finishing any higher than third on the opening day, before he put in a champion’s performance to secure the day two E1 win and claim second overall in EnduroGP.

• Laia Sanz dominates the Women’s class at GP of Sweden
• Verona delivers the goods at EnduroGP round four
• EnduroGP series now takes a summer break until the autumn

Arriving at the EnduroGP of Sweden tied on points at the top of the Women’s championship standings, Laia Sanz had only one thing on her mind – leave Skovde with a firm hold of the Women’s title chase. After topping the timesheets on Thursday night’s Super Test (the race ran from Thursday to Saturday!), Laia was in full control throughout the opening day of racing, claiming a convincing victory.

For day two, the Spanish ace frustratingly lacked the energy needed to push forward, opting for a consistent pace in order to secure another strong result. Nevertheless, Laia won three of the six tests to claim a second day win in Sweden and now sits on top of the series standings with a comfortable eight-point lead.

Fresh from his Enduro1 clean sweep last weekend in Estonia, Andrea Verona arrived in Sweden focused on delivering more winning rides. Perhaps a little too eager to continue from where he left off, the Italian frustratingly hit the deck multiple times early on during day one. Relying upon his impressive pace to bring him back up to the sharp end of the results by the end of the day, Andrea would ultimately claim third in E1.

Hitting the reset button ahead the second day of racing, Verona was back to his best. On pace with his rivals from the start, more importantly he kept things rubber side down with the 22-year-old engaged in a day-long battle with countryman Davide Guarneri for overall victory. With the outcome of day two coming down to the results of the final test of the weekend, Verona dug deep to take the win and top the Enduro1 class by just over nine seconds. In doing so he also claimed a runner-up EnduroGP result.

The EnduroGP series will now take a summer break before resuming for round five on October 9-10 in Germany where Andrea will return to Enduro1 action. For Laia, the third and final round of the 2021 FIM Women’s Enduro World Championship takes place in France on October 16-17.

Laia Sanz:  “It’s been another good weekend for me and overall I’m really happy with my results. I would have liked for some of the tests to be a little slower and more technical, especially the extreme tests, but it was the same for everyone. Like the first round, my fitness isn’t quite where it needed to be in order to be able to push on the second day, so I had to maintain a strong but steady pace. In terms of my championship, it’s been a great weekend and now I have a nice gap at the top of the standings with one round to go in France.”

Andrea Verona:  “I’m super happy with how my weekend ended. On day one I had too many crashes but despite that, I still wasn’t too far from the win. To turn it around on the second day and take the win, this was really huge for me to bounce back like that. With it going down to the last test, I had nothing to lose and I gave it full gas. I gave it everything and to take the day win after a close battle all day feels amazing. My speed put me on the podium in EnduroGP as well, so for me this second day was really special after a difficult opening day.”

Results – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 4, Day 1

Enduro1
1. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 1:09:42.55
2. Samuele Bernadini (Honda) 1:09:56.03
3. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:09:58.78

EnduroGP
1. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 1:08:41.04
2. Josep Garcia (KTM) 1:09:01.29
3. Brad Freeman (Beta) 1:09:18.08
6. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:09:58.78

Enduro Women
1. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 53:32.07
2. Jane Daniels (Fantic) 54:22.05
3. Mireia Badia (GASGAS) 54:35.17

Results – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 4, Day 2

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:07:45.51
2. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 1:07:54.82
3. Samuele Bernardini (Honda) 1:09:58.75

EnduroGP
1. Brad Freeman (Beta) 1:07:41.18
2. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:07:45.51
3. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 1:07:54.82

Enduro Women
1. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 52:56.08
2. Mireia Badia (GASGAS) 53:25.77
3. Jane Daniels (Fantic) 53:38.97

Championship Standings – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, (after Round 4)

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 152 points
2. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 142
3. Samuele Bernardini (Honda) 109

EnduroGP
1. Brad Freeman (Beta) 146 points
2. Josep Garcia (KTM) 124
3. Wil Ruprecht (TM) 120
4. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 102

Enduro Women
1. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 75 points
2. Mireia Badia (GASGAS) 67
3. Jane Daniels (Fantic) 66

18 jul. 2021

ISAK GIFTING RETURNS TO FORM WITH IMPRESSIVE SIXTH OVERALL AT MXGP ROUND FOUR

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GASGAS Factory Racing’s Isak Gifting has put together two strong races to claim sixth overall in the MX2 class at round four of the FIM Motocross World Championship. For Isak’s teammate Simon Langenfelder, the young German led the initial stages of race one before two crashes contributed to an 11th place finish. Competing in front of his home crowd, Brian Bogers raced to a well-earned seventh overall in the MXGP class with Pauls Jonass overcoming illness and a crash to ultimately end the day in 11th.

• Isak Gifting enjoys confidence-boosting sixth-overall in The Netherlands
• Simon Langenfelder claims another holeshot aboard his MC 250F
• Brian Bogers delivers season-best results in front of home crowd

Isak Gifting:  “Today was a good step in the right direction for me. I felt great on my bike all day, as soon as I got on the track I found my flow and that gave me a lot of confidence right away. I still need to work on my starts a little, I think I could have done better if I was a little closer to the front but overall, decent progress and I fought hard in both races for a good result.”

Round four of FIM Motocross World Championship took GASGAS Factory Racing to an all-new venue for the series in Oss, The Netherlands. The sandy terrain mixed with warm sunny weather created perfect track conditions, which were to the liking of all racers.

For MX2 racer Isak Gifting, round four of the series saw the Swede finally back up front on his MC 250F. Charging through the field from a mid-pack start in race one, Gifting battled for the whole moto and moved into seventh on the final lap to cross the finish line and claim his season-best race result.

In race two, Isak enjoyed a much better start and moved into eighth-place on lap five. The 20-year-old went on to complete the moto in eighth, which paired with his race one result, meant he was rewarded with a season-best overall finish of sixth. With a confidence-boosting pair of results under his belt, Gifting will now focus on improving his starts and continue to re-establish himself as one of the hottest prospects in the MX2 World Championship.

The MXGP of The Netherlands started off with Simon Langenfelder holeshotting race one and leading plenty of laps aboard his MC 250F. As the moto continued, the German settled into fifth place where he’d remain until the final lap when a big crash sent the youngster to the ground. Fortunately, he was able to dust himself off and finish in 11th. In moto two, a coming together with another rider damaged the 17-year-old’s bike and he was unable to continue. Nevertheless, Simon remains in good spirits ahead of round six next weekend.

Standing Construct’s Pauls Jonass continued with his consistent start to the season with a solid seventh place in race one at the MXGP of The Netherlands. Despite feeling a little under the weather in the lead up to the GP, the Latvian was frustratingly unable to push but maintained his pace to record another strong finish.

In race two, Jonass enjoyed a great start but in the second turn he collided with a rival’s stricken machine, resulting in a heavy crash. From there onwards it was a race-long charge for the 24-year-old as he battled his way to the finish line for a 13th place result.

Similarly to Isak Gifting, Brian Bogers enjoyed a positive turn of fortune at MXGP round four. The Dutchman was putting together a solid first race in the MXGP class, before he crashed out of seventh and ended the moto in 12th. For moto two, the 24-year-old enjoyed running in third place in front of his home crowd, before losing two spots in the closing stages of the race. Nevertheless, Bogers demonstrated just what he’s capable of and ended the day with a strong seventh overall.

Simon Langenfelder:   “An up and down day for me. Holeshotting and leading race one, well, that was an amazing feeling! I was a little tight and dropped back a few places but then unfortunately I had a big crash on the last lap. It was really frustrating but I was able to finish the moto in ninth. I was a bit sore for race two and didn’t quite get the same start. I then crashed with another rider, which damaged my bike too much to continue. Overall, I’ll focus on the positives from today and I’m looking forward to more hardpack next weekend.”

Brian Bogers:   “It was nice to show what I could do today and score some decent results. I felt good on the track and I like the sand, so it was good to put two races together and show what I can do. It was a shame to crash in race one, but even finishing 12th wasn’t so bad. Race two was much better. A great start and then I ran third for quite some time, right until the end. Tony and Romain came by but to finish fifth was a great result and I’m feeling much better in myself, so overall this was a really big step in the right direction.”

Pauls Jonass:   “It was a bit of a tough one today. After Italy I’ve been a little under the weather so coming here I was hoping for two solid races, but I only got one! In race one I was up front but just didn’t have that extra little bit of energy I need to push but finishing seventh was a decent result all things considered. Then in race two, Glenn fell in turn one and I couldn’t avoid his bike, so I went over the bars and that was it. After a few laps I started to feel better and better and ended up 13th from last so that wasn’t too bad. I’m a little sore but I’m looking forward to Loket next weekend.”

Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing will now head to the Czech Republic for the next stop of the FIM Motocross World Championship, round five of the series that takes place on July 25.

Results – 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 4

MXGP – Overall
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 42pts
2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 38
3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 36
7. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 25
11. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 22

MXGP - Race 1
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
2. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yamaha)
3. Tim Gajser (Honda)
7. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)
12. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)

MXGP - Race 2
1. Antonio Cairoli (KTM)
2. Tim Gajser (Honda)
3. Jorge Prado (KTM)
5. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)
13. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)

MX2 - Overall
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 50
2. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 42
3. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 38
6. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 27
16. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 10

MX2 - Race 1
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
2. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna)
3. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki)
7. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)
11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

MX2 - Race 2
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha)
2. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna)
3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna)
8. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)

Championship Standings – After Round 4

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 166pts
2. Jeffery Herlings (KTM) 143
3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 143
8. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 104
16. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 40

MX2
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 141pts
2. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 136
3. Ruben Fernandez (Honda) 133
11. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 80
16. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 39

18 jul. 2021

DOUBLE ENDURO1 CLASS WIN FOR ANDREA VERONA AT ENDUROGP OF ESTONIA

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Hot, dry, dusty, and, at the end of two super demanding days of racing, a maximum world championship points haul for GASGAS Factory Racing and our speedy Italian Andrea Verona! Topping the Enduro1 class on both days at the GP of Estonia, our defending E1 class champion rose to the challenge of heading north for round three of the 2021 FIM EnduroGP World Championship and continued his winning ways on his EC 250F. Completing a perfect weekend and topping the E1 podium twice, Andrea also edges ahead in the Enduro1 championship standings as the series reaches its midway point.

• Andrea Verona secures 1-1 Enduro1 class results at GP of Estonia
• At the midway point of the series Verona sits 12 points clear in E1
• EnduroGP World Championship now heads to Sweden for round four

Completing his second consecutive double Enduro1 class win, Andrea Verona made the best possible start to the EnduroGP World Championship’s northern European tour. Swapping the mountainous trails of the recent GP of Italy for the rough and sandy tracks of the GP of Estonia, Verona quickly found himself locked in a two-rider battle for the E1 class win as countryman Davide Guarneri heaped on the pressure.

With little to separate Verona and Guarneri on day one, after more than one hour of rough, rutted and whooped-out special test racing it all came down to the final test of the day. And in posting a time two seconds faster than his rival, Verona topped the results and secured the day win.

Day two was pretty much exactly the same as day one – brutally rough special tests, and a two-rider battle for the Enduro1 class victory. And again, there was little to separate Verona from his closest class challenger. Undoing a lot of the good work he’d done earlier in the day on the penultimate special test of the event, Verona thankfully held enough of an advantage to stay out front and pick up another E1 class win. In doing so, Andrea extends his world championship tally to 117 points, 12 more than Guarneri in second.

Andrea will now head to Sweden for the fourth round of the 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, a race that will take place on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, of next week!

Andrea Verona:  “It’s been a very positive weekend for me here in Estonia. After my home GP I really wanted to continue in a positive way, despite the change of terrain, and that has worked out just like I hoped. Everyone knew that with the soft, sandy ground here in Estonia the special tests would change a lot during the GP and they did. Day one was really good. It was another big battle with Davide Guarneri, but that helped me. We were pushing each other so much, it helped me get onto the overall EnduroGP podium as well, which was great. Day two was really tough – the special tests were so, so rough. I had two crashes where I lost some very important seconds, but in the end things were very good for me with another win. I had to work really hard, but to be heading to Sweden after these two Enduro1 class wins is very, very good.”

Results – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 3, Day 1

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:16:34.47
2. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 1:16:36.32
3. Antoine Magain (Sherco) 1:18:12.89

Results – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 3, Day 2

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:17:04.04
2. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 1:17:17.98
3. Samuele Bernardini (Honda) 1:18:52.25

Championship Standings – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, (after Round 3)

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 117 points
2. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 105
3. Samuele Bernardini (Honda) 77

18 jul. 2021

BARCIA BREAKS THROUGH WITH FIRST 450MX OVERALL WIN FOR GASGAS FACTORY RACING

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It was another proud weekend for the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team, who earned their first-ever 450MX overall win at Saturday’s Spring Creek National with an all-star performance from Justin Barcia aboard the MC 450F. Only six rounds into the brand’s inaugural season in the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, team rider Michael Mosiman sweetened the pot with a runner-up finish on the MC 250F to deliver GASGAS Factory Racing their first 250MX podium in the U.S.-based series.

• Justin Barcia takes the MC 450F to new heights claiming two holeshots, a moto-win and its first overall victory in the 450MX class
• Michael Mosiman returns to the box with consistent 3-2 moto scores
• Barcia now jumps to third in the 450MX Championship Standings

Coming off his first overall-podium of the season at the last round, Barcia came into the weekend with a new aura and he accepted nothing short of being up front all day long. In Moto 1, he grabbed the holeshot and was off to the races, leading all 16 laps with tenacity and poise, to claim his first moto-win of the season.  In Moto 2, Barcia wasted no time putting his MC 450F out front as he captured another holeshot and battled for the lead before getting passed by Ken Roczen on the first lap. He fought hard in second for the duration and while he wasn’t able to make any moves for the lead, it was the bigger picture that allowed him to come away with the overall win by way of 1-2 moto finishes. 
Justin Barcia:  “It was good to get back on the podium. I felt good all day and my confidence was up. I’ve been working on my starts and everything, and it all came together today getting two holeshots and being able to get out front quick and ride my own race. The first moto was wild, lots of pressure, and second moto I made a push behind Kenny and tried to get him but he rode a good race. I’m stoked for the whole team, it’s great to get this win and we’re definitely going to be looking for a lot more.”
250MX
Mosiman started off the day with a season-best qualifying position of fourth, giving him positive vibes heading into the first set of motos at his favorite track. He got off to a top-five start in Moto 1 and quickly powered his MC 250F into a top-three position early on. Laying down consistently fast lap times for the rest of the race, Mosiman locked in a solid third in Moto 1. In Moto 2, he grabbed a top-five start and charged up to third on the opening lap. Pressuring hard for second-place early on, Mosiman backed off for a few laps before ensuing once again to officially overtake the spot halfway through the race. Slowly breaking away from the third-place rider, Mosiman was able to secure a comfortable second-place finish and second-overall for the day.
Michael Mosiman: “So stoked for GASGAS, it was good to run up front and secure a double-podium for the team! This is one of my favorite tracks on the circuit and I think it showed today. I felt good all day and the bike was super-fast and handled really well. I’m excited and looking forward to building on this momentum.”
Teammate Pierce Brown found himself battling the ground in both motos of the day. In Moto 1, Brown got off to a 10th-place start and he mixed it up in a group battle during the first half of the race. He made a mistake through the infamous rollers and swapped out, leaving him to fight his way back to a 15th place finish. 
In Moto 2, Brown got off to a great start inside the top-five and he battled up front on the opening lap. In a close battle for fifth, Brown came together with another rider and went down in a corner but things quickly escalated as he got hit and ran over while trying to get to his bike. Brown received precautionary medical attention, ultimately ending his race early, but thankfully came away with no injuries.
Pierce Brown:  “It was a tough day all-around, not what I was looking for but I live to fight another day. In the second moto, I was up front and moving forward a couple laps in and I collided with RJ Hampshire and as I was going to get my bike, I got hit by a couple riders. That was scary – my legs went flying behind my back and I hit my head. I wasn’t really sure how I was physically, so the Alpinestars Medics took me to the rig and went over everything to make sure I’m okay and unfortunately, that was the end of my day. Health-wise, I’m a little banged up but all good to go, so that’s one positive to take from the day and we are hoping to rebound in Washougal.”
Results – 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round 6
450MX – Overall
1. Justin Barcia (GASGAS); 2. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki); 3. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) … 19. Curren Thurman (GASGAS); 21. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 1
1. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 16 laps; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) +01.062; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) +05.396 … 17. Curren Thurman (GASGAS); 18. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 2
1. Ken Roczen (Honda) 16 laps; 2. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +06.092; 3. Chase Sexton (Honda) +14.517 … 21. Curren Thurman (GASGAS); 24. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS) 250MX – Overall
1. Jeremy Martin (Yamaha); 2. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS); 3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) … 18. Ramyller Alves (GASGAS); 20. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 21. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); 22. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 24. Zack Williams (GASGAS); 26. Jerry Robin (GASGAS); 27. TJ Uselman (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 1
1. Jeremy Martin (Yamaha) 16 laps; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) +07.549; 3. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) … 15. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); 16. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 19. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 21. Zack Williams (GASGAS); 23. Jerry Robin (GASGAS); 25. Ramyller Alves (GASGAS); 27. TJ Uselman (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 2
1. Jeremy Martin (Yamaha) 16 laps; 2. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) +09.369; 3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) +19.681 … 14. Ramyller Alves (GASGAS); 17. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 19. Zack Williams (GASGAS); 21. Jerry Robin (GASGAS); 22. TJ Uselman (GASGAS); 36. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 39. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) Championship Standings – After Round 6
450MX
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 262pts; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 230; 3. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 207 250MX
1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 243pts; 2. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 237; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 210 …10. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 122; 13. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 93; 18. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS) 67

11 jul. 2021

TOP-SIX FOR TADDY AT ABESTONE HARD ENDURO

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It was tough in Italy, but Taddy Blazusiak fought hard, right to the end, to claim a sixth place result at the 2021 Abestone Hard Enduro. Showing great speed throughout the three-day event, our hard enduro legend qualified third-fastest for Sunday’s Super Final, and despite a crash early on, was able to bring his EC 300 home inside the top six. GASGAS supported Michael Walkner put in a great performance to finish ninth.

• Taddy Blazusiak finishes sixth at Abestone Hard Enduro
• Polish racer’s EC 300 performs perfectly in the tough extreme terrain
• Austrian Michael Walkner claims top-10 result in ninth

Taddy Blazusiak:   “I really enjoyed today – the race was really tough, but good fun, and I think in general I rode really well. I was in the fight for the podium early on and heading through the river section I made a mistake that cost me some time and put me a few minutes behind the guys in front. I tried my best to claw the time back, but I bruised my ribs a little in the crash and decided to aim for a good, safe finish. I’m really happy with sixth place, especially as I was on pace with the others. The event here in Italy has been great, the fans have been amazing too. The race is really intense, the terrain is perfect for hard enduro – I hope it stays on the calendar for a long time to come.”

With racers covering two laps of the 15km, technically demanding Super Final course, the third day at Abestone Hard Enduro proved to be as tough as the organizers had promised. As the third rider to be released into the race, Taddy had his sights set on chasing down his two rivals ahead of him.

Put on the back foot after his mistake in the river, Blazusiak soldiered on, staying in touch with the riders in front, but unable to make up any ground. Ultimately finishing in sixth, the experience Polish racer was disappointed not to have converted his qualifying time into an event podium, but was nevertheless pleased with his riding and fitness. Taddy now looks forward to the longest event on the calendar – Red Bull Romaniacs.

GASGAS Factory Racing’s supported junior rider Michael Walkner impressed on his FIM Hard Enduro World Championship debut, ultimately finishing ninth in the tough Super Final. Demonstrating good pace all weekend on his GASGAS EC 300, the young Austrian will definitely be one to watch as the championship continues.

The next race for GASGAS Factory Racing in the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship calendar will be Red Bull Romaniacs, held in Romania from July 27-31.

Results: Abestone Hard Enduro 2021

1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 1:44:36.169
2. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 1:45:17.855
3. Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna) 1:58:13.996
6. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 2:02:29.103
9. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 2:14:51.576

Standings: 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, after round 3

1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 20 points
2. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 17 pts
3. Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna) 15 pts
6. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 10 pts
9. Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 7 pts

11 jul. 2021

BARCIA DELIVERS SEASON-BEST THIRD OVERALL AT THE WICK 338

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Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia enjoyed his first overall-podium of the season on Saturday in front of a roaring hometown crowd at The Wick 338 National in Massachusetts. Claiming third overall with a pair of hard-fought 2-4 finishes in the brutal, sandy conditions, Barcia once again gave GASGAS Factory Racing another milestone to celebrate with the MC 450F.

• Justin Barcia felt at home in the northeast U.S. as he charged to a podium finish at The Wick 338
• Michael Mosiman put his MC 250F up front to tally five laps out front in Moto 1 
• Another top-10 finish for young rider Pierce Brown 

As a New York native, Barcia felt good heading into the northeastern round and his ambition showed right away in Moto 1 as he shot off the line to capture a third-place start aboard his MC 450F. He quickly moved into second on lap one and battled intently behind the leader early on. Coming close in the first half of the race, Barcia eventually backed it down to claim a comfortable second in Moto 1.  In Moto 2, he got off to a slower start but he worked his way from ninth on the opening lap into a top-five battle midway through the race. He chipped away in the last 10 minutes to break into fifth and then set himself up to make a sweeping pass for fourth with three laps remaining, ultimately securing fourth in the moto.
Justin Barcia:  “The fans kept me on my toes today, it made that charge through the pack feel way better in the second moto. We’ve been working extremely hard and things have been a little bit tough, but today feels amazing! I can’t thank the crew enough, they’ve been awesome and the setting we have here will work good in Millville, so let’s keep the ball rolling!”
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In Moto 1, Mosiman got off to a third-place start and he quickly worked his way up to second and positioned himself within striking distance of the leader early on. The race leader went down on lap five, gifting Mosiman the top spot and he ran with it. After leading five solid laps, Mosiman found himself on the ground and eventually dropped back to ultimately finish seventh.  In Moto 2, he started off in eighth on the opening lap and charged his way up to sixth by the midway point. He had a small crash that set him back later in the race but he held strong to salvage another seventh-place finish, giving him seventh overall for the day with consistent 7-7 scores.
Michael Mosiman:  “Today was a very tough day with a lot of highs and a lot of lows. I led some laps and I felt good on the bike but I think there’s some stuff we can improve on. I’m still getting my legs under me after being out for a couple races and I’m still coming back from that, but I think this is really good to build on. I’m glad to be healthy and ready for Millville, one of my favorite races.”
Teammate Pierce Brown had a tough start to Moto 1 as he came through the opening lap mid-pack. With his work cut out for him, Brown worked his way through the field from 19th to capture a 13th-place finish in the first race. 
In Moto 2, Brown began in 12th and he rallied through the entire race to claim a top-10 finish, rounding out the day with 10th overall.
Pierce Brown:  “All-in-all, I can’t be mad because I left it all on the track. This was my first time at Southwick and it was learning experience, and that’s all I can ask for. That’s really what I’m shooting for this whole season, I just want to make it race-to-race and get better. I feel like we are chipping away, quietly, but we really need starts bad. Hopefully we can get upfront at Millville next weekend.”
  Results – 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round 5 450MX – Overall
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha); 2. Ken Roczen (Honda); 3. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) … 21. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 26. Brian Borghesani (GASGAS); 29. Joshua Prior (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 1
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 15 laps; 2. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +05.443; 3. Aaron Plessinger (Yamaha) +07.720 … 24. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 26. Brian Borghesani (GASGAS); 28. Joshua Prior (GASGAS)  450MX – Moto 2
1. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 15 laps; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) +16.425; 3. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) +25.514; 4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) … 19. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 22. Brian Borghesani (GASGAS); 26. Joshua Prior (GASGAS) 250MX – Overall
1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda); 2. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki); 3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) …7. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS); 10. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); 12. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 38. Jerry Robin (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 1
1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 15 laps; 2. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) +07.832; 3. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) +10.144 …7. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS); 12. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 13. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); 35. Jerry Robin (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 2
1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 15 laps; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) +4.525; 3. Jett Lawrence (Honda) +6.689 …7. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS); 10. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); 12. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 37. Jerry Robin (GASGAS) Championship Standings – After Round 5
450MX
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 224pts; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 205; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 167 …5. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 161 250MX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 204pts; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 201; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 178 …11. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 87; 12. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 52; 15. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS) 62

8 jul. 2021

GASGAS GET BEHIND ALL-NEW EUROPE JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS Series

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GASGAS are fully committed to the all-new Europe Junior e-Motocross Series, which is set to kick off later this year! Not only does it put competitive e-powered racing on the global motorsports map, but it also gives owners of our MC-E 5 a place to compete in an FIM-sanctioned European motocross championship for the first time ever. How cool is that!

• GASGAS get behind new Europe Junior e-Motocross Series
• Five-round series allows MC-E 5 owners to race for European title
• Entries now open for inaugural e-powered motocross series - www.junioremotocross.com

This super-exciting, five-round series has been created alongside InFront Moto Racing with both parties sharing the same vision of bringing e-powered motorsport to the masses! When the chance came for us to join the action and support a sanctioned European series it was an easy decision to make.

With 40 spaces available on each start gate, places are limited, so we’d suggest getting your entries in quickly! Open to all racers who compete on our MC-E 5 and are aged between six and eight years old, we’ve no doubt that the series will be a battle for youth superiority throughout the inaugural season! So that no one goes away empty handed, all riders on GASGAS bikes will receive exclusive GASGAS pit wear including a t-shirt, cap, umbrella, and an all-important pit board!

With each stop of the tour taking place on the very same day as the Motocross World Series, every event is guaranteed to be truly spectacular. Just like in the pro classes, each round will be played out over two points-paying races with the championship winner walking away with a seriously cool prize – the chance to spend time, hang out, train and ride with one of our GASGAS Factory Racing teams.

It’s going to be awesome, and we can’t wait to see some of the best young riders in the world racing around some of the finest motocross tracks in Europe on our all-electric MC-E 5.

The series opener in September will take place in front of a huge motocross audience, at the Motocross of Nations in Italy! The four remaining rounds follow in quick succession with visits to Germany, France, Spain, with the season finale scheduled for October 24 in Portugal. But if committing to all five events isn’t possible, riders can opt to compete in any three rounds of the series.

Join the action! Get your entries in for the Europe Junior e-Motocross Championship by clicking here - www.junioremotocross.com

Federico Valentini – GASGAS Head of Global Marketing:   “For GASGAS to be supporting a forward-looking motocross championship that gives young, up-and-coming racers the opportunity to compete on some of the world’s best tracks during MXGP weekends is something very special. The fact that this same new championship is all-electric and allows our MC-E 5 riders to compete in an FIM-sanctioned European series, that makes it even more positive. But what’s really exciting for GASGAS is the fact that this is an all-electric championship. Taking positive strides to establish cleaner, more sustainable forms of racing, on bikes that are so much fun to ride, is hugely important for all of us. We can’t wait to watch our MC-E 5 riders doing battle throughout the series.”

Calendar – 2021 Europe Junior e-Motocross Series

Round 1: 26 Sep Motocross of Nations - Mantova, Italy
Round 2: 3 Oct MXGP of Germany - Teutschenthal
Round 3: 10 Oct MXGP of France - Lacapelle Marival
Round 4: 17 Oct MXGP of Spain – intu Xanadu - Arroyomolinos
Round 5: 24 Oct MXGP of Portugal - Agueda

7 jul. 2021

TADDY BLAZUSIAK EXCITED FOR ABESTONE HARD ENDURO

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It’s back to work for our FIM Hard Enduro World Championship star Taddy Blazusiak! More than ready to restart his 2021 hard enduro season, our Polish ace will finally get back to racing this coming weekend as he takes on the all-new Abestone Hard Enduro in Italy. Joined by factory-supported rider Michael Walkner, Taddy is focused on securing the best possible result he can.

• Taddy Blazusiak to fight for glory at HEWC round three
• Polish racer will compete on our awesome EC 300
• FIM Hard Enduro World Championship restarts in Italy

We’re excited to be heading back into some serious hard enduro action and the much-awaited restart of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. With round one heavily restricted, and round two cancelled completely, all riders come into the Abestone Hard Enduro with zero championship points on the board.

Leading the charge for GASGAS Factory Racing, Taddy Blazusiak is no stranger to new challenges. The experienced multi-time FIM SuperEnduro World Champion will be riding our 2-stroke EC 300 as he takes on what promises to be an ultra-tough three-day event, held in the Tuscan mountains. Facing a timed extreme test on Friday evening, Taddy will then face two full days of racing with Saturday made up of intense special tests. Sunday will deliver a three-hour, 20km Super Final.

Feeling fit, and hungry for a new hard enduro challenge, Taddy is looking forward to taking on this new event.

Taddy Blazusiak:   “I’m excited that we’re going racing again. It’s been the longest off-season for me ever, I think. I had a good warm-up at the EnduroGP of Italy, and it gave me a full weekend of racing to test my shoulder. Now, I’m really looking forward to starting our thing – the Hard Enduro World Championship. I’m feeling good, everything seems to be working well. The bike is absolutely awesome! The race in Italy looks like it going to be a tough one, but I can’t wait to get started.”

Joining Taddy in Italy, Michael Walkner will be looking to make his mark on the hard enduro scene. Also riding our ultra-capable EC 300, the young Austrian will use the event to gain as much knowledge and experience as possible over the three days, while also challenging for the podium places as he sets his sights on becoming one of hard enduro’s leading riders.

6 jul. 2021

DANIEL SANDERS ENDS SILK WAY RALLY WITH THIRD STAGE WIN OF THE EVENT

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GASGAS Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has claimed his third stage win at the Silk Way Rally, topping the time sheets on the fifth and final day of the event. With three stage victories to his credit, Daniel enjoyed more stage wins than any other competitor and ends the rally in a strong fourth overall, just 53 seconds from a spot on the podium. Enjoying racing in Russia, Sanders got more race miles under his belt on our GASGAS RC 450F as he continues to develop as a top-flight rally racer.

• Sanders just misses out on the overall podium at Silk Way Rally
• Aussie rally ace claims three impressive stage wins from five starts
• Daniel’s GASGAS RC 450F completes grueling rally without missing a beat

Daniel Sanders:  “I pushed really hard today to try and get onto the overall podium, but it wasn’t quite enough. I left everything out there and did everything I could to make time up on the riders ahead, but it was a short stage and there wasn’t much to separate us all today. I learned a lot this week, I felt great on the bike, and I know I have the speed so it’s all positive. When we get home from here my main focus will be on improving my navigation as this is where I feel I’m lacking a little bit. But overall, a pretty decent week for me and the team.”

The fifth and final day of racing at the Silk Way Rally saw riders line-up for a re-run of stage two, the very same stage that Daniel claimed victory on just three days ago. Entering the stage with the sole focus of making up time, Sanders was never headed as he reached each waypoint as the fastest rider, taking his third stage win from five starts at the shortened event. With two rounds of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship now complete, Daniel moves up to third in the provisional standings.

Following a very successful time in Russia, Daniel, and the rest of the GASGAS Factory Racing team, will now enjoy a few days of well-earned rest before turning their attention to the Rallye du Maroc in October.

Jordi Viladoms – GASGAS Rally Team Manager:  “For Daniel, his impressive progress continued at the Silk Way Rally. For sure it was a pity for him to miss out on the overall podium, but there have been many highlights this week especially with his three stage wins. He also opened a stage which isn't an easy thing to do. He rode very well on each stage and his potential is still very clear. Daniel was disappointed to just miss out on the podium and he knows what he needs to work on, so for the next race I'm confident that we will see him running up front once again.”

Results (provisional): Silk Way Rally 2021, stage 5

1. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 1:04:05
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 1:05:21
3. Franco Caimi (Hero) 1:06:11

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 5)

1. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 6:19:18
2. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 6:25:38
3. Franco Caimi (Hero) 6:25:44
4. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 6:26:37

2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship – Provisional Rankings (after round two) 

1. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 57.5 points 
2. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 36 pts 
3. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 32.5 pts 
4. Franco Caimi (Hero) 32 pts 
5. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 31 pts

5 jul. 2021

SANDERS PICKS UP ANOTHER STAGE WIN AT SILK WAY RALLY

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GASGAS Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has claimed another impressive stage win at the Silk Way Rally following a cool and calculated ride on day four of the event. With the penultimate stage, and the punishing marathon stages, now successfully completed, Sanders has advanced to fourth in the overall provisional classification with just one day of racing to go.

• Sanders rips to another rally world championship stage win
• Daniel’s GASGAS RC 450F running strong following marathon stage
• One day of racing now remains ahead of the Silk Way Rally finish line

Daniel Sanders:  “With today’s stage being the same as yesterday there was definitely less focus on navigation, but the same dangers remained so that was the main thing to concentrate on today. Some of the river crossings seemed to be a little deeper today so it wasn’t plain sailing. Again, I felt good on the bike, it’s worked great since the start so it’s good to know we have a good set-up and I can just focus on my riding. The scenery was pretty epic on this stage, so I really enjoyed that part of it and with one day to go, we’re in good shape. I’m looking forward to tomorrow.”

With today’s stage a repeat of stage three, Daniel was able to push his pace with a little less focus on navigation while keeping in mind the many dangers that were littered throughout the stage. Riding with confidence aboard his GASGAS RC 450F, after taking his second stage win of the event Daniel will now lead out on the final stage with the aim of completing the rally on a positive note.

The final day of racing at the revised Silk Way Rally takes place tomorrow. The fifth special of the event will be a re-run of stage two where Daniel claimed his maiden FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship stage win just a few days ago.

Results (provisional): Silk Way Rally 2021, stage 4

1. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 1:23:05
2. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 1:24:11
3. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 1:24:33

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 4)

1. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 5:13:57
2. Franco Caimi (Hero) 5:18:44
3. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 5:19:33
4. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 5:22:32

4 jul. 2021

STRONG PERFORMANCES FROM GASGAS FACTORY RACING AT TRIALGP ROUND TWO

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Bouncing back from the unusual set of circumstances that effected Jorge Casales at the opening round of the 2021 TrialGP World Championship, GASGAS Factory Racing ended the one-day TrialGP of Charade in France with a positive set of results. Battling for the top step of the women’s podium once again, Laia Sanz wrapped up a wet and slippery event second in class while TrialGP duo Miquel Gelabert and Jorge Casales finished fifth and sixth respectively.

• Laia Sanz places second in Women’s TrialGP class
• Rain in France ensures a slippery one-day event
• Miquel Gelabert finishes best in TrialGP just six marks from the podium

Ending his day fifth overall, Miquel Gelabert delivered a hugely impressive performance in France, riding consistently during each of the two laps. Despite rain making lap one slippery and certain sections incredibly challenging, Miquel had a great first lap and was knocking on the door of a podium finish. Continuing to ride well during lap two, a pair of costly fives during sections two and three prevented him from securing a top-three finish.  Nevertheless, Gelabert placed an encouraging fifth overall, just six marks from the podium.

For Jorge Casales the TrialGP of Charade saw the Spaniard get back to world championship competition having been forced to withdraw from the series opener in Italy following a positive PCR test. Looking to use the event to boost his confidence, despite being disadvantaged as the first TrialGP rider into each section, Jorge rode well throughout each of the two laps. Skilfully managing the slippery conditions, he ended the one-day event well within site of the podium and in an eventual sixth position.

Switching back to trial competition following her recent EnduroGP outing, Laia Sanz had an unfortunate start to the event in Charade as the Spaniard was awarded five marks for forgetting to fit the engine kill safety device to her bike. Putting Laia on the back foot a little, she nevertheless put in a strong opening lap. The best rider through the 12 sections on lap two, Laia ended the day second overall, just six marks behind winner Emma Bristow. Laia now sits a close second in the class standings.

Miquel Gelabert:   “I had a great first lap here in France. I was able to manage the sections well – they were very difficult because of the rain we had. I was very pleased with my riding and felt good. Unfortunately, I made two big mistakes on the second lap, during the first three sections. I was pushing hard to finish the lap with as few points lost as possible but, well, we ended up in fifth. We were looking for the podium today, but that wasn’t quite possible. I know my riding is good at the moment, so we will try again at the next event.”

Jorge Casales:   “Not being able to compete at the first race in Italy after my Covid test, it was a little like starting the championship again for me. I can say it was a difficult day with the mud. Also, as the first rider into the sections it’s never easy. But I’m pleased with my riding, even if the result is not what we hoped for. At the end of the day things were very close between myself, Gelabert and Fujinami, with just four marks separating us. We have a small break now before the next world championship trial so I will keep working hard for that.”

Laia Sanz:   “I’m pleased with the way I rode today, in some sections I felt really, really good in these tricky conditions. But forgetting to fit the security devise to my bike at the start of the day gave Emma a big present, it cost me five marks, which changed things. I wasn’t as relaxed at the start of the day after that. I still rode well, but it was enough to put me on the back foot a little. Anyway, overall, it’s been a good day. Things are still very close in the championship between myself and Emma, so there’s a lot still to fight for.”

Results: TrialGP of Charade, day 1

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 24 marks
2. Matteo Grattarola (Beta) 46
3. Adam Raga (TRRS) 45
5. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 52
6. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 54

TrialGP Women
1. Emma Bristow (Sherco) 25 marks
2. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 31
3. Berta Abellan (Vertigo) 36

Championship standings: FIM TrialGP World Championship (after round two)

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 57 points
2. Adam Raga (TRRS) 47
3. Matteo Grattarola (Beta) 43
7. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 29
10. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 10

TrialGP Women
1.Emma Bristow (Sherco) 57 points
2. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 54
3. Berta Abellan (Vertigo) 45

4 jul. 2021

SOLID SIXTH OVERALL AT MXGP ROUND THREE FOR GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S PAULS JONASS

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GASGAS Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass has continued his strong start to the 2021 MXGP series with a second consecutive sixth-place overall finish, this time at round three in Italy. Despite not quite getting to grips with the fast and hardpack circuit, Jonass did what champions do – got his head down and scored solid points in each moto. MXGP class teammate Brian Bogers added a few more points to his championship tally while in the MX2 class, Simon Langenfelder came away with 12th overall, boosted by a strong eighth place finish in race two.

• Strong start to the season continues for Pauls Jonass
• Simon Langenfelder enjoys another solid points haul
• GASGAS Factory Racing riders look ahead to round four

Pauls Jonass:  “We had quite a fast track today and I feel like I was just missing that last little bit to be with the top guys. I was still consistent with my lap times and race one was ok, but in the mud in race two things went a little bit better. I stayed tight around the first turn to avoid any collisions and it paid off and I moved into sixth. Unfortunately, I had a small issue with my goggles so I had to take them off. But with around four laps to go I just put in a charge. It was risky with the conditions, but it paid off and I finished fourth. I did take a rock or a lump of dirt to the eye, so I have a black eye now, but it was worth it in the end. Now that we’re done with hardpack tracks to start the season I’m looking forward to the next GP when we're in the sand and all being well I'll be running with the top guys again.”
The third round of the FIM Motocross World Championship took GASGAS Factory Racing to the spectacular hillside circuit of Maggiora in northern Italy. The track’s steep banks, huge jumps and high speeds, not to mention the enthusiastic crowd and the heavy rain that fell during the final MXGP race, all combined to create a memorable GP in more ways than one.

Standing Construct’s Pauls Jonass continued his consistent early season form at the MXGP of Italy. Adding to his impressive run of top-10 starts in MXGP this year, race one at the Italian GP saw the Latvian complete the opening lap of race one in seventh place. By mid-race, Jonass advanced to sixth before slipping back to seventh on the final lap of the moto.

For the second race, just like last weekend’s MXGP round two, heavy rain fell as the MXGP class took to the line. Undeterred by the conditions, Pauls rocketed from the start gate before carving a tight inside line around turn one to avoid the chaos that ensued behind him, emerging in sixth place. With the rain lashing down and forcing Jonass to remove his goggles, he put in a huge effort during the closing stages of the race to move into fourth on the very last lap.

For MXGP class teammate Brian Bogers, the aim of progressing from last week’s 16th place overall finish in England unraveled with crashes in both races resulting in the Dutchman leaving Italy with just three points.

It was a difficult opening moto at the MXGP of Italy for both DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing riders in MX2. Frustrated at being unable to make a number of passes stick in race one, Simon Langenfelder brought his MC 250F home in 17th to score more vital championship points.

For race two, Simon returned to his early season form. Enjoying a great start in the moto, he was then involved in a huge battle for seventh for much of the race before securing his eighth-place finish. With another top-10 result, Simon now lies eighth in the MX2 World Championship

Frustratingly, Isak Gifting had a day to forget in Italy. Rebounding from a race one DNF, the Swede was placed in a strong ninth for much of race two before a crash five laps from home resulted in another DNF for the luckless racer.

Brian Bogers:   “It was a difficult day today. Not one of my better tracks but it’s the same for everyone. I’m still building back up from injury and the second race was really difficult. It was a mud race and I’ve not ridden in those conditions for quite some time so to come away with points is good and I’m looking forward to my home GP in two weeks’ time.”

Simon Langenfelder:  “I couldn’t quite find my flow in race one today. I tried making passes in many places but everyone is a similar speed and many lines came together so it was a tough one. I had a much better start in race two and was able to manage my race a lot better, ride my own lines and I felt great on the bike. I ended up 12th overall so that second race turned a bad day into a much better one.”

Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing return to FIM Motocross World Championship in two weeks’ time for the MXGP of The Netherlands, on July 18.

Results – 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 3

MXGP – Overall
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 40pts
2. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yamaha) 40
3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 40
6. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 32
22. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 3

MXGP - Race 1
1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)
2. Jorge Prado (KTM)
3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM)
7. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)
27. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)

MXGP - Race 2
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
2. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yamaha)
3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM)
4. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)
18. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)

MX2 - Overall
1. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 47pts
2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 37
3. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 34
12. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 17

MX2 - Race 1
1. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha)
2. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM)
3. Ruben Fernandez (Honda)
17. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

MX2 - Race 2
1. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM)
2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
3. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki)
8. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

Championship Standings – After Round 3

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 124pts
2. Jeffery Herlings (KTM) 118
3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 107
8. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 82
22. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 15

MX2
1. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 113pts
2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 111
3. Ruben Fernandez (Honda) 108
8. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 70
21. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 12

4 jul. 2021

DANIEL SANDERS ENJOYS CONFIDENCE BOOSTING RIDE ON SILK WAY RALLY STAGE THREE

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Following on from his debut rally world championship stage victory yesterday, Daniel Sanders opened stage three of the Silk Way Rally and led the special from start to finish. Learning from another important situation, Daniel delivered a mistake-free ride on his GASGAS RC 450F, losing little time on the riders behind who were able to follow in his wheel tracks. Ending the stage as the sixth fastest rider, Sanders now sits sixth in the provisional standings and with things tightening up at the top of the results, it's very much far from over!

• Daniel Sanders continues impressive form at Silk Way Rally
• GASGAS RC 450F doesn’t miss a beat on marathon stage leg one
• Two more stages remain following revision to the race schedule

Daniel Sanders:   “It was an awesome experience to lead out today and I stayed up front for the whole stage. It was a great experience and really good for my confidence knowing that I can lead and not lose too much time. It was a fun stage today with a bit of everything. Technical sections, high speeds, and a few river crossings as well. A few people had some bad luck today, which is a shame, but myself and my GASGAS finished the stage in good shape. I’m looking forward to the final couple of days where my plan is to make some time up on the leaders and see where we end up.”

Sanders’ confidence received a notable boost today as the Australian lead the stage from start to finish. Relying on his ever-improving navigational skills to successfully complete the special without any major mistakes, Daniel ended the stage in sixth place and well among the leading riders.

With event organizers revising the route to avoid entering Mongolia due to a rise in Covid-19 cases in the country, today’s special remained in Russia and formed leg one of the event’s marathon stage. Arriving at the temporary bivouac in Kosh-Agach safe and sound, Sanders then prepared his bike for the second leg tomorrow, which will be a re-run of today’s stage. Once that’s completed, his team will prepare the bike for the fifth and final stage on Tuesday.

Results (provisional): Silk Way Rally 2021, stage 3

1. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 1:32:21
2. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 1:34:24
3. Franco Caimi (Hero) 1:35:36
6. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 1:39:14

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 3)

1. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 3:49:24
2. Franco Caimi (Hero) 3:51:47
3. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 3:54:33
6. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 3:59:27

4 jul. 2021

BREAK-THROUGH RIDE FOR PIERCE BROWN AT THE REDBUD NATIONAL

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Celebrating America’s Independence Day weekend in Buchanan, Michigan, the vibes were festive and fun at Saturday’s RedBud National for Round 4 of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Pierce Brown had perhaps the breakthrough ride he needed in 2021, highlighting the team’s effort with a season-best seventh overall in the 250MX class.

• Pierce Brown collects a season-best finish of seventh overall in the 250MX class
• Justin Barcia earned a steady eighth overall in the 450MX division
• Michael Mosiman ecstatic to return to racing at RedBud despite a tough day

Brown experienced a slower start to the outdoor season than he’d hoped for but the young rider continues to deliver steady improvements early in championship. He got off to a 12th place start in Moto 1 and quickly engaged his MC 250F into ninth on the second lap. Picking up two more positions halfway through, Brown held his ground to the checkers, claiming seventh in the first moto. In Moto 2, Brown wrote a similar script as he charged from a 10th-place start up to seventh mid-way through and once again he finished strong in seventh to come away with seventh overall for the day. Pierce Brown:  “It was a good day at RedBud, I’m stoked on everything today! It was a quiet day with two sevenths but all-in-all I feel like my riding was really good, I just need to be further up there off the start and hang with that top-five group for the first five laps. We’ve been building since the off-weekend and I finally feel like I’ve got my body at 100% and it showed today. Hopefully we can keep building for Southwick next weekend and keep the momentum going for that.”
Michael Mosiman returned to the 250MX lineup after missing the previous round due to injury. He made a smooth transition back to racing as he powered his MC 250F to a top-10 start in Moto 1. Unfortunately, he was in the wrong place at the wrong time when a rider crashed in front of him and took him down, ultimately bringing his race to a halt six laps early. Looking forward to bouncing back in Moto 2, Mosiman was unfortunately disappointed right off the bat when he got tangled up in a first-turn crash. Re-mounting in almost last, Mosiman spent every lap chipping away at the pack, ultimately securing an impressive 15th in Moto 2.
Michael Mosiman:  “RedBud was a rough day. We had a lot of good things going – my fitness was good and my speed was good – but I had a guy crash in front of me in the first moto, I crashed on the start in the second moto and just some stuff I wish we could have gotten away from. But, it’s onto the next one and we will make progress. I’m happy with my speed, fitness and looking forward to getting back into a groove.”
450MX
In a stacked field of premier riders, Justin Barcia continues to hold his own when it comes to speed and fitness but if outdoor motocross has revealed anything, it’s unpredictability and ever-changing conditions. For Barcia, qualifying went well and he dialed his MC 450F into a seventh-place position heading into the day’s racing. He grabbed a ninth-place start in Moto 1 and settled into a groove early on but a pair of crashes halted his momentum quite a bit. After 30+ minutes of racing, he was able to salvage ninth in the first moto. In Moto 2, he had a good jump off the start but he got pinched in the second corner and dropped back to 11th on the opening lap. He rallied back to secure eighth in the second moto, which was good enough to give him eighth overall on the day. Justin Barcia:  “I had my best qualifying of the year, so that was good. I didn’t get the best start in the first moto and I had two crashes, so it wasn’t the ideal moto I was looking for. In the second moto, I had a pretty good start and then got pinched in the second corner and got stuck a bit, and then battled with Cooper for way too long. I tried my hardest and definitely looking to regroup this week and put the bike up front.”   Results – 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round 4
450MX – Overall
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha); 2. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki); 3. Aaron Plessinger (Yamaha) …8. Justin Barcia (GASGAS); 25. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 33. Curren Thurman (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 1
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 16 laps; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) +02.955; 3. Aaron Plessinger (Yamaha) +13.060 …9. Justin Barcia (GASGAS); 24. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 33. Curren Thurman (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 2
1. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 16 laps; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) +01.503; 3. Aaron Plessinger (Yamaha) +20.548 …8. Justin Barcia (GASGAS); 25. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 31. Curren Thurman (GASGAS) 250MX – Overall
1. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna); 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha); 3. Jett Lawrence (Honda) …7. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); 15. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 21. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS); 31. Jerry Robin (GASGAS); 37. Derek Kelley (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 1
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 16 laps; 2. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) +02.278; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) +08.769 …7. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) +35.881; 15. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 22. Jerry Robin (GASGAS); 35. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS); 40. Derek Kelley (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 2
1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 16 laps; 2. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) +12.922; 3. Jeremy Martin (Yamaha) +22.523 …7. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) +41.368; 15. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS); 16. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 37. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 38. Jerry Robin (GASGAS)   Championship Standings – After Round 4 450MX
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 179pts; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 165; 3. Aaron Plessinger (Yamaha) 143; 6. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 121 250MX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 172pts; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 164; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 128 …11. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 68; 15. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 52; 18. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS) 44

3 jul. 2021

SANDERS WINS STAGE TWO AT THE SILK WAY RALLY

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Daniel Sanders has charged to an impressive victory on day two of the Silk Way Rally, claiming his first ever stage win in the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, and handing GASGAS Factory Racing their first win too! Setting a blistering pace throughout the 132-kilometre special, Daniel was second fastest through the first two waypoints before putting the hammer down to secure the stage win. Following his impressive performance, the Aussie advances to seventh in the overall provisional classification.

• Daniel Sanders wins Silk Way Rally stage two in style
• GASGAS enjoy first rally world championship stage victory
• Sanders’ enduro riding skills pay dividends on day two of rally

Daniel Sanders:   “It’s my first ever stage win for GASGAS and also my first ever win in the world championship, so this is pretty cool! It was good, I had good fun on today’s stage. It was quite fast for the first 50 kilometers before we entered the forest. It was pretty dense in there so visibility wasn’t so good, but fortunately the route followed a track for the most part and I just focused on the dangers. It was a little bit like a fast enduro test, which is something that I’m used to, and I really enjoyed it. I’ll lead out tomorrow and it looks like navigation will be really important, but I’m excited about the challenge ahead and look forward to going racing again.”

With Daniel enjoying a successful career in enduro before switching over to rally, his expertise paid off big time on stage two of the Silk Way Rally. A world-class tree dodger, riding with pinpoint accuracy Sanders was on the pace from the very beginning of the technical special. Still relatively new to rally, Daniel is excited to broaden his rally skills tomorrow by opening stage three.

The third day of racing at the Silk Way Rally begins with technical terrain before opening out onto fast stretches of gravel roads. With a few river crossings throughout the special to keep Daniel on his toes, it’ll no doubt be a serious test of his skills and patience. During the stage he’ll also cross the border into Mongolia and once he reaches the end, he’ll then head to the temporary bivouac in the town of Ulgiy to meet up with the rest of the GASGAS Factory Racing team.

Jordi Viladoms – GASGAS Rally Team Manager:   “I’m really happy for Daniel and GASGAS Factory Racing. The technical conditions today really favored him and using his enduro skills, he rode really well to take the win. He showed his potential today and I believe that this win will be the first of many for him. With Daniel we’re taking things step-by-step, stage-by-stage even, but it’s great to be able to win a stage this early in the rally and in his career. We still have a long way to go and I’m excited to see what he can do during the rest of the rally.”

Results (provisional): Silk Way Rally 2021, stage 2

1. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 1:22:44
2. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 1:22:50
3. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 1:23:41

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 2)

1. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 2:13:45
2. Franco Caimi (Hero) 2:16:11
3. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 2:17:03
7. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 2:20:13

2 jul. 2021

DANIEL SANDERS SAFELY THROUGH TRICKY OPENING STAGE AT SILK WAY RALLY

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GASGAS Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has successfully completed stage one of the Silk Way Rally as the ninth fastest rider. Despite a couple of small mishaps along the way, Sanders finished the super-short special well placed inside the top-10, with the Australian in good spirits and excited to line up for tomorrow’s stage two.

• Daniel Sanders safely through tricky opening stage
• Aussie racer starts Silk Way Rally with a strong result
• Sanders unfazed by new terrain and minor roadbook issues

Daniel Sanders:  “It’s nice to get the first stage completed. It was actually quite a tricky stage to begin with and six kilometers in there was a few of us trying to figure out the right way. So, I lost a little bit of time there and then made another small mistake on my own but nothing too major. There was a lot of grass and mud on the stage, which was definitely different to the other rallies that I’ve done, but I welcome the variety and look forward to stage two tomorrow.”

Early on in the short, 87.17-kilometer special that opened the Silk Way Rally, Daniel, along with a few of his rivals, all encountered an issue with a note in their roadbooks. But once back on the right track, Sanders picked up his pace to end the special in ninth place and will enter tomorrow’s stage two with a highly advantageous starting position.

Stage two looks set to provide some incredibly diverse conditions. Starting on hardpack desert tracks, Daniel will then need to successfully navigate his way through a maze of forest fire roads to retain his place among the leading riders. Once he’s out the other side, the sandy soil will be to his liking before the terrain changes again, to gravel, as the riders reach the end of route in Gorno-Altaisk.

Results (provisional): Silk Way Rally 2021, stage 1

1. Franco Caimi (Hero) 0:49:52
2. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 0:50:55
3. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 0:51:22
9. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 0:56:29

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 1)

1. Franco Caimi (Hero) 0:49:52
2. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 0:50:55
3. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 0:51:22
9. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 0:56:29

29 jun. 2021

DANIEL SANDERS SET FOR 2021 SILK WAY RALLY

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Off to Russia we go! We’ve been there once for MXGP, and now Daniel Sanders is there for the epic Silk Way Rally. In what will be only his fourth competitive rally, and his second for GASGAS Factory Racing, the young Aussie will face 10 tough days in the saddle of his RC 450F, and cover over 5,400km as the event progresses from the mixed terrain of Russia into the deserts of Mongolia.

• Sanders set to take on 2021 Silk Way Rally
• Young Aussie aims to continue strong Rally Kazakhstan form
• 10-day marathon event is longest on the world championship calendar

Daniel Sanders:  “I’m really looking forward to the Silk Way Rally, it’s definitely looking like it’s going to be hard, both physically and mentally. I’ve been getting in the miles since Kazakhstan, so I’m really happy with how the bike feels and I think we’re in a good place with the settings heading into this second round of the championship. Looking at the terrain it really does look like a real mixture, and the stages are long – even when the specials aren’t too bad, there is often some lengthy liaisons to cover, and that can really prove tiring. My strength is definitely racing in sand, so I hope we see plenty of that when we hit Mongolia. Up to then, my plan is to get through the first week safely and then push on towards the end. With the added points awarded at this race, it’s important to get a good safe finish, so that’s my number one goal.”

Celebrating its 11th edition, the 2021 Silk Way Rally will feature a bike class for only the second time. First introduced in 2019, the global pandemic put a stop to the 2020 event, so for motorcycle competitors the rally still remains very new to all. And with the route changing year-on-year, the race will again present a fresh challenge.

With Sanders jumping in at the deep end of rally competition, the Silk Way represents just his fourth competitive rally outing. Signing for GASGAS Factory Racing earlier this year following a stand-out ride at the Dakar, the 26-year-old will be looking to continue gaining more experience, and work on his speed and navigation skills as he takes on the grueling 10-day event.

Of the 5,442km covered at the event, 3,418km will be timed special, raced against the clock. The rally starts in Omsk and will travel through Russia for three stages before crossing the border into Mongolia. There, the remaining seven stages on the way to the finish at Ulaanbaatar will pose a real challenge to all competitors with the toughest terrain and the longest timed specials testing man and machine. With no rest day, and a marathon stage covering days six and seven, it’s going to be a tough one!

Jordi Viladoms – GASGAS Rally Team Manager:   “Daniel did a great job in Kazakhstan, he started off the pace a little during the first few stages, but really came on strong towards the end. Obviously, it will be his first time at Silk Way, so we’ll try to give him the best advice we can for this type of race. Mongolia has delivered some very fast stages with a lot of navigation in the past, so this will be a further test for Daniel, but I believe with his increasing speed and navigational skills, he should have a good chance to put in another strong result.”

27 jun. 2021

IMPRESSIVE SIXTH OVERALL FOR SIMON LANGENFELDER AT MXGP OF GREAT BRITAIN

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Round two of the 2021 FIM Motocross World championship proved to be a memorable one for Simon Langenfelder with the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing rider claiming a career-best result of sixth overall in the MX2 class. Super consistent 6-5 moto finishes, plus a race two holeshot, marked an impressive day at the office for the young German. Simon’s teammate, Isak Gifting, placed 15th overall as he continues to work his way back from an early season injury. In the MXGP class, Standing Construct’s Pauls Jonass delivered a pair of sixth-place finishes, earning a strong sixth overall, with Brian Bogers in 16th.

• Simon Langenfelder claims career-best overall result with sixth at MXGP of Great Britain
• Pauls Jonass also ends the weekend sixth overall, in the MXGP class
• Langenfelder rockets to the MX2 race two holeshot on his MC 250F

Simon Langenfelder:  “I’m really happy with my results today. I felt good on the track all day and didn’t really make any mistakes and I enjoyed the GP. I very nearly holeshot race one but then ran a little wide, which was a shame, but I still made a decent start. I dropped back a little but had a good race to finish sixth. In race two I had another great start and this time I stayed a little tighter and claimed the holeshot. It was an awesome start to the race and being up front is great for my confidence. It was a fight all moto and I ended up fifth for sixth overall. Overall, two great starts, two great results and now I’m looking forward to Maggiora next weekend.”

Round two of the FIM Motocross World Championship took GASGAS Factory Racing back to where our MXGP participation began back in early 2020 - the Matterley Basin circuit in the UK. The track is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular of the series with its big, floaty jumps and high speeds creating intense, bar-to-bar action in every moto. The 2021 edition proved to be no different with its slick surface catching out many riders in both classes.

Arriving at Matterley Basin for round two of the MX2 series following his positive performances in Russia, Simon Langenfelder was set on continuing his strong start to the season. In the opening race of the day, Simon came agonisingly close to claiming the holeshot before running slightly wide in turn one and settling into sixth position. A largely untroubled moto saw the 17-year-old bring his MC 250F home in a confidence-boosting sixth place.

Claiming the holeshot in race two set Simon up for another solid result. Despite being shuffled back to fifth during the early stages of the moto, he went on to tick off consistent laps and keep the leading riders in sight for the full duration of the 30-minute-plus-two-lap moto. Crossing the line in fifth, Simon earned sixth overall, a career-best result that elevates the youngster to seventh in the MX2 World Championship standings.

Simon’s DIGA Procross teammate Isak Gifting arrived in Great Britain with a foot injury and feeling a little bit battered and bruised after his sizable crash two weeks ago in Russia. Another small crash in race one kept Gifting out of the points, but he rebounded in race two for a well-earned 10th-place finish and vital championship points.

In the MXGP division, Pauls Jonass put together a super-consistent day at Matterley Basin. In the opening moto the Latvian enjoyed a great start, which put him in contention for a strong result. Battling hard throughout the race he placed sixth at the flag.

With rain falling as the gate dropped for race two, Pauls again started inside the top-10 before working his way forwards. Undeterred by the slick conditions, the Latvian moved into sixth on lap nine but then found the leading riders just out of reach. Ending the race with another sixth-place finish gave Jonass sixth overall on the day and he maintains eighth position in the championship standings.

Brian Bogers returned to MXGP action at round two of the FIM Motocross World Championship. Fully healed after his lingering arm injury, the Dutchman scored solid points in both motos with his 13-17 result placing him 16th overall.

Pauls Jonass:   “It’s always fun to race at Matterley and even with some rain it was fun again this year. After Russia it’s nice to back racing, we had some mixed results there but overall, I was happy with my speed. It was the same today – I felt good, and my speed was there. Starts are always important and in the first moto I got a good one, in the second race I got boxed in off the gate, which wasn’t so good. I was able to get up the inside of turn one and get back some places pretty quickly and from there just kept pushing. The track was getting slippery in places, but I had a good moto. Two sixth place results are good, now I’m looking forward to Italy next weekend.”

Brian Bogers:  “It’s great to be back in the MXGP paddock and with my Standing Construct team. It was frustrating to miss round one but I’m really happy to be healthy and racing again. It was a pretty solid day. I just need a few more gate drops to get my race rhythm back but overall today was a great starting point. My bike is great, I just need to work a little on my starts and then we can push for better results.”

Isak Gifting:   “I’m feeling a little bit better with my injury and after my crash in Russia. Today could have gone better if it wasn’t for another crash in race one. Fortunately, it was only small, but it cost me some time. Everyone was around the same speed, so it was hard to battle through. The second race was a step in the right direction though. A good start, a few battles and I ran in eighth for quite some time. I slipped back to 10th at the end but it’s points on the board and I can build from this result next weekend in Italy.”

Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing now look forward to lining up next weekend at the MXGP of Italy on July 4, round three of the FIM Motocross World Championship.

Results – 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 2

MXGP – Overall
1. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 45pts
2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 43
3. Jeffery Herlings (KTM) 38
6. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 30
16. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 12

MXGP - Race 1
1. Antonio Cairoli (KTM)
2. Jorge Prado (KTM)
3. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
6. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)
13. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)

MXGP - Race 2
1. Tim Gajser (Honda)
2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)
3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM)
6. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)
17. Brian Bogers (GASGAS)

MX2 - Overall
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 47pts
2. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM) 43
3. Ruben Fernandez (Honda) 37
6. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 31
15. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 11

MX2 - Race 1
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
2. Ruben Fernandez (Honda)
3. Mathys Boisrame (Kawasaki)
6. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)
21. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)

MX2 - Race 2
1. Mattia Guadagnini (KTM)
2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha)
3. Rene Hofer (KTM)
5. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)
10. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)

Championship Standings – After Round 2

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser 93pts
2. Jeffery Herlings (KTM) 78
3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 73
8. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 50
21. Brian Bogers (GASGAS) 12

MX2
1. Ruben Fernandez (Honda) 79pts
2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 74
3. Mathys Boisrame (Kawasaki) 74
7. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 53
20. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 12

27 jun. 2021

ANDREA VERONA ENJOYS WINNING WEEKEND IN ITALY

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Keeping his home fans happy and extending his lead at the top of the Enduro1 World Championship standings, Andrea Verona has enjoyed two winning rides at the second round of the 2021 FIM EnduroGP World Championship. Narrowly missing the overall EnduroGP class podium on both days, Verona comfortably topped the Enduro1 class on both Saturday and Sunday ensuring a truly memorable GP of Italy for the EC 250F racer.

• Andrea Verona posts 1-1 Enduro1 class results at home GP
• Italian sits six points ahead in E1 title fight with two rounds complete
• Taddy Blazusiak joins in the fun with wild-card EnduroGP outing

Fired up to deliver winning results at his home round of the EnduroGP series, defending Enduro1 champion Verona made his intentions clear on Friday night when he topped the E1 Super Test results. Rolling his winning momentum into the first full day of competition, on Saturday he dominated the opening lap to establish a promising class lead while also battling for a place inside the top three in the overall EnduroGP class.

Despite a handful of small mistakes, Andrea kept up his pace and in being the fastest Enduro1 class rider on eight of the day’s special tests he went on to top the class, finishing 50 seconds clear of his closest challenger.

Completing the perfect weekend, Verona’s day two result was a carbon copy of the first. Winning the Enduro1 class, making a few mistakes along the way, and again coming close to finishing on the EnduroGP podium, he added valuable world championship points to his 2021 campaign and sits at the top of the tables with four, two-day rounds to go.

With no Enduro Women class in Italy, Laia Sanz was able to take a weekend off from world championship racing, with Taddy Blazusiak stepping in to make a one-off EnduroGP outing alongside Verona. Building his preparations ahead of the upcoming Abestone Hard Enduro in Italy, Taddy was able to put himself and his shoulder to the test, successfully completing both days of competition and securing 8-7 results in the Enduro3 class.

Andrea Verona:  “It’s been a great weekend for me. Just a few seconds from the EnduroGP podium on both days and at the top of the Enduro1 results on both days, so I’m really happy. The race was tough, already on day one, but especially on day two. I made a few small mistakes, but the tests were really cut up. In general, my riding was good, I’m pleased. It was also great to race in front of so many spectators. Day two was also good for me. I’m pleased with how I rode, just a little frustrated that I wasn’t quite able to get third in EnduroGP. But that was my mistake – I was in third before the final test and I made a mistake and crashed in a small section of rocks, and that was that. But to win again in E1 was great. Again I had a good battle with Davide Guarneri, also I put in some really good test times, so yeah, it’s been a great home GP for me. Just a few weeks off now and then we head to Scandinavia, so it’s full focus on that now.”

Taddy Blazusiak:  “It’s been fun to compete in the Enduro World Championship again. Not the best results for me, but I wasn’t taking any risks. I wanted to just stay upright and finish without mistakes, which didn’t last too long as I crashed twice on the first enduro test on day one. The most important thing for me was to complete two tough days of racing and see how my shoulder was after the surgery I had at the end of last year. It was all good, but you know, I was starting to feel it on my forearms towards the end of the first day. I took things a little steadier on day two, rode smoother, and I was happy enough. It was very easy to make mistakes, and I wasn’t going to push too hard so close to the next round of the Hard Enduro World Championship. I’m happy, it was an awesome event and my shoulder was all good.”

Results – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 2, Day 1

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 59:50.60
2. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 1:00:41.35
3. Antoine Magain (Sherco) 1:01:14.04

Enduro3
1. Brad Freeman (Beta) 57:57.37
2. Jaume Betriu (KTM) 1:01:07.16
3. Jamie McCanney (Husqvarna) 1:01:18.69
8. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 1:03:21.56

Results – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 2, Day 2

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 59:51.54
2. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 1:00:13.45
3. Antoine Magain (Sherco) 1:00:32.74

Enduro3
1. Brad Freeman (Beta) 58:24.94
2. Jaume Betriu (KTM) 1:00:21.10
3. Danny McCanney (Sherco) 1.02:32.39
7. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 1.03:42.90

Championship Standings – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, (after Round 2)

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 77 points
2. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 71
3. Antoine Magain (Sherco) 51

27 jun. 2021

Dutch Moto3™ podium delight for Sergio Garcia and the Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team

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Sergio Garcia romped to a blistering second place podium finish after a thrilling 22 lap race at the 2021 Motul TT of Assen The legendary Dutch circuit of Assen provided the perfect venue for Sergio Garcia and the Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team to showcase just why they are fighting for the top spots in the Moto3™ World Championship. Second place, and a haul of 20 points - cementing 2nd in the riders standings - went Garcia’s way after a breathless 22 laps.

• Sergio Garcia races to his 3rd podium of the season, finishing 2nd at the 2021 Motul TT of Assen
• Izan Guevara qualifies 13th and finishes 12th
  
• Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team places second in the team championship standings after nine rounds of the 2021 Moto3 World Championship

There is almost no better feeling on a Grand Prix bike than going flat out on a bright and sunny day around one of the fastest, and the oldest venues of the MotoGP calendar. The legendary and sweeping Dutch TT circuit, known to fans as the Cathedral of Speed is a firm favourite for many riders, and the perfect venue to score points and experience some awesome racing. Sergio Garcia knows this - and showed fans exactly why he is destined for big things in the future - by racing to his third podium of the season so far.   The 18 year old Spanish young gun lined up in 4th position aboard his GASGAS RC 250 GP machine, and made short work of his rivals during the opening laps of the Dutch race. In what proved to be one of the overall fastest Grand Prix of the year so far - where lap records tumbled on multiple occasions - Garcia set the white hot pace amongst the leaders. Despite the speed of eventual winner Dennis Foggia, Garcia frequently nosed into first place throughout the race, and used his incredible late-braking skill to close down any gaps that his rival had pulled on the straights In the closing laps, Garcia kept the gap to less than two-tenths of a second. In fact, as Garcia rocketed through the final turns on the last lap, the 18 year old very nearly snatched the win from Foggia. He crossed the line just 0.078 behind the Italian. Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team rider Izan Guevara recorded a solid top 12 finish, after a challenging race. The former Junior Moto3 World Champion, who turns 17 years old on the Monday after the Dutch Grand Prix, worked hard to find a consistent rhythm. Qualifying on 13th place on the grid, Guevara battled hard in the mid pack, and despite slipping outside the top fifteen on lap six, fought back into the points by the second half of the sprint. The Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team and the Moto3 paddock now enjoy a much deserved month-long summer break, after which they head for Austria, and the Michelin Grand Prix of Styria on the 8th August. #11 - Sergio Garcia: “I really enjoyed this race a lot today. I think this was potentially the fastest race we have had in the Moto3 World Championship all year so far. I was pushing as hard as I could, right until the finish. I was leading at times during the race, but the positions were changing so much between me and the other riders in the leading group. I had a small moment on lap 17 or 18 when I dropped back to 5th, but then I fought back. To fight for the podium in such a fast race is an amazing feeling.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “It was not quite the race we hoped for, but we took some points today. We were looking quite good during the weekend but there was a crash in Turn 5 quite early on in the race and that meant it was tough afterwards to catch the group in front. We had good rhythm but could only make a few tenths back. Anyway, I’m happy and we’ll keep working like this to push onwards.” Jorge Martinez (Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team Manager): “It was a fast and surprising race where the front group eventually broke away. Sergio laid on a spectacular performance and, in my opinion, is the finest rider in the class at the moment. He rode very well considering the straight line speed of Foggia’s bike, so I just want to congratulate him for a very impressive job all weekend.” Results - 2021 Moto3 FIM World Championship, Round 9: 1. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 22 laps; 2. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) +0.078 , 3. Romano Fenati (Husqvarna) +0.207, 12. Izan Guevara (GASGAS), +13.555 Championship Standings - After Round 9: 1. Pedro Acosta (KTM) 158pts; 2. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) 110pts ; 3. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 86pts; 15. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 36pts

23 jun. 2021

United in Dirt - GASGAS Tour Spain

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One down, five to go.
Experience GASGAS first hand! Join us, get to know us, and try out our awesome range of bikes.   A few weeks back we loaded up, hit the road, headed to Spain and hosted the first ever United In Dirt GASGAS Tour event. With one simple goal – to get our bikes out there, to meet and great and allow people to get to know us and our awesome range of bikes – we had an amazing day. So much so we wanted to share it with you!

20 jun. 2021

VERONA AND SANZ ENJOY WINNING RIDES AT ENDUROGP OF PORTUGAL

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Kicking off their respective 2021 Enduro1 and Enduro Women world championship campaigns, Andrea Verona and Laia Sanz have both enjoyed winning rides at the EnduroGP of Portugal. Taking GASGAS Factory Racing to the top step of two podiums at the end of the first day’s competition, both Verona and Sanz successfully completed day two with top-three class results, wrapping up a hugely positive championship opener.

• Andrea Verona goes 1-2 in Enduro1 class in Portugal
• Laia Sanz returns to EnduroGP with a day one class win
• Tough Portuguese event kicks off EnduroGP championship in style

As defending Enduro1 World Champion, Andrea Verona secured the winning start he’d hoped for, topping day one by an eventual 25 seconds. Second in class at the end of the Friday night Super Test, Verona then started building his E1 class advantage early on day one before a heavy fall in the cross test on lap two notably detuned the Italian. Coming back strong during the third and final lap, he enjoyed a winning end-of-day result.

Following overnight rain, and as one of the first riders onto the event’s special tests, Andrea found the opening lap tough and made some costly mistakes. Working hard to get to grips with the challenging Portuguese terrain, he improved during lap two before topping each of the final three special tests in the E1 class. Come the end of the day, Andrea finished comfortably ahead of the third-placed rider and 35 seconds down on the class winner Davide Guarneri.

Much like Verona in E1, Laia Sanz enjoyed a winning result at the end of the first day’s racing in Portugal. Back in the EnduroGP series after many years of rally competition, Laia took a little while to feel completely comfortable but then proceeded to dominate the women’s class. Topping the Friday night super test before putting in the fastest time on five of the opening day’s seven special tests, Laia rounded out the day close to 50 seconds ahead of her nearest challenger.

Day two was a different story for Laia. Eighth in class at the end of the day’s first test, she pushed hard to the end of the day, eventually placing third, just under 15 seconds from the win.

With Laia able to take a well-earned rest before her next EnduroGP outing at the end of July, for Verona, next up is the EnduroGP of Italy, his home round of the series, on June 26-27.

Andrea Verona:   “I can say that it’s not been the perfect race for me, but I’m pleased with this strong start to my Enduro1 championship. The event was tough, but really good. Day one went pretty well, apart from a big crash in the cross test on the second lap. Overall, I was happy with how I rode and of course it’s always nice to start the championship with a class win. It was a difficult second day for me. I didn’t start too well, I made a lot of mistakes on the first lap. I crashed on the extreme test and lost quite a lot of time there, and then on the enduro test I was one of the first riders onto the test. There was a layer of mud from the overnight rain, which made it really slippery for the earlier riders. So, all in all the opening lap wasn’t great. After that I was able to close the gap to the riders ahead and rode a good final lap. Second in Enduro1 after taking the win on day one, it’s good to make a positive start to the championship. I’m really looking to racing at home, in Italy, next weekend.”

Laia Sanz:   “It’s been a good weekend for me in Portugal, and so much fun to be racing in enduro again. After the TrialGP of Italy, I wasn’t too sure what to expect coming here, but I prepared the best I could, and things have gone so well. On day one I was a little sleepy on the first lap, I had a crash on the cross test, but then I started to feel more and more comfortable and finally I enjoyed a comfortable win. Day two was tough. I had two crashes on the cross test and lost a lot of time, around 35 seconds. It was difficult to recover that time. My second lap was better, but it was tough. The conditions were pretty challenging and I wasn’t feeling 100%. It’s been a real enduro – on the special tests and also the time controls, you had to concentrate fully and, yeah, it wasn’t easy. But I’m pleased with my riding.”

Results – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 1, Day 1

Enduro1
1. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:10:12:54
2. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 1:10:37.63
3. Christophe Charlier (Beta) 1:11:53.29

Enduro Women
1. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 41:04.89
2. Jane Daniels (Fantic) 41:54.88
3. Mireia Badia (GASGAS) 43:22.47

Results – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, Round 1, Day 2

Enduro1
1. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 1:09:39.54
2. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 1:10:14.88
3. Samuele Bernardini (Honda) 1:10:45.65

Enduro Women
1. Mireia Badia (GASGAS) 49:02.06
2. Jane Daniels (Fantic) 49:04.20
3. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 49:16.89

Championship Standings – 2021 EnduroGP World Championship, (after Round 1)

Enduro1
1. Davide Guarneri (Fantic) 37 points
2. Andrea Verona (GASGAS) 37 pts
3. Samuele Bernardini (Honda) 25 pts

Enduro Women
1. Mireia Badia (GASGAS) 35 points
2. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 35 pts
3. Jane Daniels (Fantic) 34 pts

20 jun. 2021

Points haul and wild racing in Germany with the Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team

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Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara battle into the top ten as Moto3™ Grand Prix racing returns to the Sachsenring for the first time since 2019. A rollercoaster ride around the undulating Sachsenring circuit in Germany marked the first of back-to-back Grand Prix weekends ahead of the MotoGP™ summer break. With 2nd (Garcia) and a 14th (Guevara) position in the championship so far, it’s all to play for; and the Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team are doubly focused on making every Grand Prix on track count.

• Sergio Garcia pushes into podium contention but is pushed down to 7th on the penultimate lap
• Izan Guevara holds station during a gritty midfield race, finishing 10th and scoring 6 points.
• The Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team hold 2nd and 14th in the FIM Moto3™ Grand Prix Championship standings

The final two races before the summer break are a super important time for the Grand Prix paddock - every rider on the grid wants to end the first half of the season on a high note, as well as set themselves up for a strong start again once racing returns later in the calendar. In the crucible of competition which is Moto3, this couldn’t be more true. Following in the wheel tracks of Sergio Garcia’s win at the Catalan Grand Prix - his second victory of the season so far - the 18-year-old Spanish rider is in second place in the championship, and is looking faster and faster with every weekend out on his GASGAS RC 250 GP bike. A challenging qualifying session on Saturday saw Garcia line-up 14th on the start grid. However come Sunday, Garcia approached the challenging 27 lap German Grand Prix with renewed enthusiasm and pace. A solid start saw Garcia work his way up to the leaders by lap 12. Sachsenring’s shorter lap length (3.6km) and twisting blind corner layout means slower overall lap times and less emphasis on the slipstream roulette which has dominated the weekends of the 2021 season so far.  However, the narrow Sachsenring curves also bring an already incredibly close Moto3 field into even tighter proximity. Three laps from the end Garcia had used his blistering pace to full effect and pushed himself into podium contention. Unfortunately on the penultimate lap - at turn 12 - he was pushed down to 10th by Jeremy Alcoba, who was later handed a one-position penalty by the race stewards. Garcia used his remaining lap to recover to 7th and gather 9 points from what was a challenging GP. Meanwhile Gaviota GASGAS Aspar teammate and former Junior Moto3 World Champion Izan Guevara battled his own adverse weekend in Germany. The 16-year-old rider used his time at the technical Sachsenring circuit to work through tire strategy and push his GASGAS RC 250 GP bike to the limit. Qualifying in 12th position, Guevara held guard in the ever changing mid pack to finish a solid tenth position and gain a further six points towards his debut Moto3 Grand Prix championship campaign. Next up the Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team head to the TT Assen Circuit in the Netherlands on the 27th June. #11 - Sergio Garcia: “It was a tricky weekend as we couldn’t quite get everything together to fight for the victory. I did the best I could but we had a few small issues that we couldn’t solve. It was a ‘learning’ race. I crept up as far as I could to be quite well positioned for the last laps but had some contact and that put me out of the running for the podium. We gained some ground today but didn’t get the result we wanted. That’s how the races go sometimes.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “ It was a very difficult race and I didn’t have the feeling with the rear tyre. It was sliding a bit and I was losing out in the first turns but could recover in the next sector. It was a race determined by the tyre because we worked with the Hard choice during practice and it didn’t turn out to be what we hoped today. Now we go to Assen and we’ll try to go through the same working process that helped a lot to understand things in Catalunya and also here. In Assen we’ll need to start strong and see what’s possible.” Results - 2021 Moto3 FIM World Championship, Round 8: 1. Pedro Acosta (KTM) 27 laps; 2. Kaito Toba (KTM) +0.130, 3. Dennis Foggia (Honda) +0.259, 7. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS), +0.537, 10. Izan Guevara (GASGAS), +6.557 Championship Standings - After Round 8: 1. Pedro Acosta (KTM) 145pts; 2. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) 90pts ; 3. Jaume Masia (KTM) 72pts; 14. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 32pts

20 jun. 2021

BARCIA BATTLES TO SEVENTH AT ROUND 3 OF PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

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Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia battled his way to seventh overall at Saturday’s High Point MX National, securing 9-6 finishes at Round 3 of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania. Despite feeling under the weather, Pierce Brown fought through the day to come away with 12th overall while lining up solo in the 250MX class due to teammate Michael Mosiman suffering a practice crash last weekend that kept him out of racing today.

• Justin Barcia dug deep to secure 9-6 finishes on the day
• Pierce Brown continues to show good speed despite a tough day under the weather
• Michael Mosiman missed Round 3 after suffering a practice crash last weekend

Coming off a strong podium finish leading up to the weekend off, Barcia was eager to get back to racing on the MC 450F. He qualified inside the top-10 but once the gate dropped for Moto 1 he found himself a bit off from the usual intensity. With a top-15 start, he fought his way through the pack to secure a ninth-place finish in the first moto. In Moto 2, Barcia bounced back with a fifth-place start and he hovered around the top-five battle all race long before ultimately locking in a sixth-place finish. With 9-6 scores on the day, Barcia finished seventh overall at the third round.  Justin Barcia:  “It was a little bit of a tough day. I just didn’t jive with the track that much and I never felt super comfortable. I think we’ll go back to California and work on a few things and try to be a lot better for RedBud in two weeks. All we can do is keep level-headed and be better for the next race.”
250MX
Pierce Brown came into the weekend a little under the weather but he did his best to power through. In Moto 1, Brown grabbed a top-five start aboard the MC 250F and he raced in the mix on lap one. He shuffled back to 10th early on and fought his way to an 11th place finish. In Moto 2, Brown nailed another great start to put himself into the top-five battle early on. He fell off the pace midway through but he pushed to the checkers to secure 14th in the moto and 12th overall for the day.  Pierce Brown:  “I’ve been feeling pretty under the weather lately so I was just trying to make it through the day. We made it through healthy but it’s obviously not the result we wanted. I had two good starts, so I’m stoked on bettering my starts, but I just need to put everything together. I’m going to use this weekend off to get fully recovered and healthy for RedBud.”
Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Michael Mosiman was sidelined for Round 3 following a practice crash that took place last weekend. Mosiman will use the weekend off to heal up and hopes to be ready to line up at Round 4 of the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship on Saturday, July 3 for the RedBud National in Buchanan, Michigan. Results – 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round 3 450MX – Overall
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha); 2. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki); 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki)  …7. Justin Barcia (GASGAS); 20. Tyler Medaglia (GASGAS); 23. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 37. Nicolas Rolando (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 1
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki) 17 laps; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) +05.083; 3. Ken Roczen (Honda) +11.738  …9. Justin Barcia (GASGAS); 21. Tyler Medaglia (GASGAS); 23. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 40. Nicolas Rolando (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 2
1. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 17 laps; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) +03.258; 3. Ken Roczen (Honda) +04.910  …6. Justin Barcia (GASGAS); 18. Tyler Medaglia (GASGAS); 21. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 33. Nicolas Rolando (GASGAS) 250MX – Overall
1. Jalek Swoll (Husqvarna); 2. Jett Lawrence (Honda); 3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha)  …7. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 12. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); 16. Ramyller Alves (GASGAS); 24. Zack Williams (GASGAS); 30. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 34. TJ Uselman (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 1
1. Jalek Swoll (Husqvarna) 16 laps; 2. Colt Nichols (Yamaha) +03.188; 3. Jett Lawrence (Honda) +10.545  …9. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 11. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); 16. Ramyller Alves (GASGAS); 21. Zack Williams (GASGAS); 25. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 39. TJ Uselman (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 2
1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 17 laps; 2. Jett Lawrence (Honda) +04.351; 3. Jalek Swoll (Husqvarna) +14.821 … 10. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 14. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); 15. Ramyller Alves (GASGAS); 22. Zack Williams (GASGAS); 24. TJ Uselman (GASGAS); 33. Derek Kelley (GASGAS) Championship Standings – After Round 3
450MX
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 133pts; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 130; 3. Aaron Plessinger (Yamaha) 103;  6. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 96 250MX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 132pts; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 121; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 90  …12. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 46; 15. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 40

16 jun. 2021

GASGAS FACTORY RACING TAKE ON ENDUROGP 2021

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After months of training and a winning, confidence boosting ride in the Italian Enduro Championship, it’s time for GASGAS Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona to begin his FIM Enduro1 World Championship title defense! Leading GASGAS’ efforts in the EnduroGP paddock this season, Verona starts the series ready to fight for his second Enduro1 title while also focused on challenging the world’s best riders for overall EnduroGP class honors. Joining the Italian, Laia Sanz will return to EnduroGP as she begins her quest for a sixth FIM Women’s Enduro World Championship title!

• GASGAS Factory Racing excited for EnduroGP season opener
• Defending champ Verona starts as favorite to claim E1 title number two
• Six-round world championship kicks off this weekend in Portugal

With a slightly delayed start to this year’s EnduroGP series, Verona, and GASGAS Factory Racing, have made good use of the extended off-season. Since familiarizing himself with GASGAS machinery through the winter months, Verona has progressively improved his performances and results in the Italian Enduro championship, testing his EC 250F in racing conditions and coming away from the latest round of the series with the overall win!

Aiming for a strong start to his world championship campaign, the current Enduro1 champion knows what it takes to manage a successful season. The 2021 series begins with back-to back events in Portugal and Italy (Andrea’s home event) after which Verona's plan is to go on the attack, get on the gas, and unlock his raw speed during the business end of the season.

But Andrea won’t be racing alone! Laia Sanz has decided to throw her name into the FIM Women’s Enduro World Championship title fight and go after yet another world title. Don’t worry though trial fans, winning a 14th FIM Women’s Trial World Championship title is her absolute number one goal for 2021, where she’ll compete officially for GASGAS Factory Racing. Returning to EnduroGP is all about personal ambition, passion, and keeping herself busy as one of our ambassadors, representing GASGAS in different championships, on different bikes, and generally having a good time on two wheels!

Andrea Verona:   “I feel really excited about the upcoming EnduroGP season. It’s a bit of a later start than usual but this has also been good because it has given me extra time to set up my new GASGAS. It’s been great working with my new team, they’re so professional, and we’re working really well together. We’ve spent a lot of time creating a comfortable set-up on the bike for me and I’ve also worked hard off the bike with my training. We’re now in a really good place ahead of round one. I’ve raced in the Italian Enduro championship to test what we have developed on the bike, and my results got better and better with each race, so we are making great progress, which I know will continue into EnduroGP. I’m looking forward to a full season of racing in 2021. For me, I’m a racer and would like more rounds, but six will be good as it looks like it will include a good variety of terrain. At the opening round, I’m looking for a strong result to build from. Then, as the season progresses, I know my speed will improve and that should put me in a great position for when we reach the final round in France. I’m really excited for the season and I can’t wait to start racing.”

Laia Sanz:  “I’m really looking forward to returning to EnduroGP, but after the opening TrialGP event last weekend I know this coming weekend is going to be tough for me because there’s not so much time for me to recover! I’ve done a good amount of enduro training during the last few months, but getting off my trial bike and onto an enduro bike and going straight into world championship competition will be interesting. I know that my speed is good, but I’m not setting any big goals for enduro. My main focus is going after the TrialGP title. I want to enjoy this weekend, and see how I go. No pressure. It’s been some years since I last raced in enduro world championship and I’m looking forward to it.”

15 jun. 2021

GASGAS EXPAND DIRT BIKE LINE-UP FOR 2022

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We've got new models for 2022, but our goal remains the same - to continue delivering performance offroad motorcycles for those who love to ride! We’re super-proud of the bikes we launched just under a year ago, but we’re going a little bigger for 2022, adding three new motocross machines to ensure we offer the most comprehensive dirt bike line-up there is! For kids, we’ve introduced a small wheel MC 85. For adults – the big kids – we’ve launched a new MC 250 2-stroke together with the MC 350F 4-stroke, strengthening our awesome range of dirt bikes. All new bikes will be available from October, all others are available now!

• GASGAS unveil 18 performance motocross, enduro, and cross country bikes for 2022
• New motocross bikes bridge the gaps between models
• Explore the full range at your local dealer now!

Giving the next generation of motocross stars a bike that bridges the gap between our MC 65 and MC 85, our new small wheel MC 85 is the perfect choice for mini racers working their way up the ranks. With a carefully designed chassis that accommodates its smaller wheels, the bike ensures uncompromised handling and performance, and is ready to shred with a simple prod of the kick starter.

We ticked all the boxes when it came to building what we believe is the ultimate 250cc 2-stroke motocross bike, our MC 250. With an engine that boasts tons of torque down low together with ample power up top, with WP XACT Suspension it soaks up bumps and jumps no matter how hard or fast a rider hits them. And let’s not forget its mechanical simplicity and low running costs. Built for 2-stroke fans and unbelievably competitive in the hands of serious racers, everyone will enjoy an incredible experience on the MC 250.

Saving the best 'til last as some would say, our MC 350F is the third and final motocross bike we’ve added to our line-up. With strong, usable power and nimble handling, it’s a bike designed for fun-filled weekends at the track with your buddies. The bike is super-lightweight and for those who dare to twist the throttle that little bit harder, it’s fearlessly fast too!

New models aside, our 2022 dirt bike range is packed with seriously capable, seriously fun motocross, enduro and cross country models. With a total of nine amazing motocross bikes to choose from, when it comes to our enduro machines, we’re sticking to the four models we know riders love and trust. Each delivering incredible performance and reliability, our enduro line-up includes all of the most popular displacements. Be it one of our 2-stroke or 4-stroke bikes, now is the time to get on a GASGAS and hit the trails.

For US-based riders only, we’re also adding an EX 250. Fans of cross country riding will enjoy the bike's lightweight, 2-stroke simplicity, as well as benefitting from EFI technology as standard, for longer rides between refueling stops and reduced emissions. The new EX 250 sits pretty next to its slightly bigger brother, the EX 300, and completes our cross country range, which also includes three awesome 4-stroke models. We now offer a bike for riders of all abilities, each delivering a playful riding experience that’s simply off the scale.

To get the most from of our exciting line-up of offroad bikes, we also offer a full range of GASGAS Technical Accessories and Apparel. For those looking to protect, improve and customize their MC, EC, or EX machines, our extensive catalogue of Technical Accessories includes just about everything needed, from wheels to exhaust systems, triple clamps to hand guards. Our collection of riding apparel delivers protection and comfort with style, and features clothing designed specifically for motocross, enduro, and cross country with head-to-toe solutions for both kids and adults!

Check out the full catalogue of Technical Accessories and Apparel here.

Almost all of our offroad range will be available at your local dealership right now, while the MC 250, MC 350F and small wheel MC 85 will arrive shortly after in October. Availability may differ from country to country.

The full 2022 GASGAS media kit is available here.

Explore imagery of all our 2022 line-up here

13 jun. 2021

PAULS JONASS STICKS IT ON THE PODIUM IN ORLYONOK

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As always, the first round of the FIM Motocross World Championship served up a dramatic day of action with our GASGAS Factory Racing riders experiencing both the highs, and lows, of top-flight motocross racing! After a severely damaged fuel tank forced him out of the opening MXGP moto, Standing Construct’s Pauls Jonass bounced back like the true champ he is to claim third in the second MXGP race. For our MX2 class rider Simon Langenfelder, the Russian GP ended with ninth overall.

• Pauls Jonass claims third in MXGP race two
• Simon Langenfelder puts in two decent rides for ninth overall
• GASGAS Factory Racing looking ahead to round two

Pauls Jonass:  “It was so nice to be back in the paddock and racing again. My first time on the GASGAS and it was both really good and, well, not so good! Unfortunately, in the first race I crashed in the first corner, which damaged my fuel tank and the bike lost fuel. I pulled into the pits, and we decided it wasn’t safe to continue. Not a great start but then in race two it all came together. My GASGAS is awesome off the metal start grate so I started up front and just rode a mistake free race. I could have pushed a little harder, but it’s only round one and the track was a little on the sketchy side, so I played it safe. Round one done, one podium, and now onto Matterley Basin in a couple of weeks.”

Pauls’ first moto was frustratingly over before it really started. A first turn crash severely damaged his fuel tank and after pulling into pit lane, it was decided it was safest not to continue and to regroup for race two. Thankfully, in moto two a tight line around the first turn saw him right at the sharp end of the race, where he stayed! Battling with Romain Febvre during the early laps, Pauls kept himself out of trouble, put together lap-after-lap of consistent riding, and opened his 2021 MXGP campaign with a third-place finish.

For our DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing riders in MX2, it was a day of mixed results. Fairing best with an impressive ninth-place overall was Simon Langenfelder. Remaining composed and rubber side down during the early lap chaos in each moto, the young German put together a consistent pair of results to start his season on a positive note.

For Isak Gifting, arriving in Russia with an injured foot put the young swede at a disadvantage before the racing had even started. Following a crash and a 20th place finish in race one, the Swede was eager to turn things around in moto two. Going well initially, with Gifting running eighth in the early stages of the race, a huge crash resulted in his retirement from the race. Battered and bruised, Isak will be back for round two in the UK in a couple of weeks’ time.

Simon Langenfelder:   “I’m really pleased to get round one completed with some decent results on the board. The first few laps of each race were really chaotic, and I lost a few places, but I was smart and when things settled down I could push forward. Ninth overall is a great start to the season for me and the team and a great place to build from.”

Isak Gifting:   “I came into this GP with a recent foot injury, so it wasn’t an ideal situation. I crashed in the first race and finished 20th, but then in the second one I had a really big crash and my day was done. Onwards and upwards from here and we have two weeks to be ready to go again in the UK.”

Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing will continue their FIM Motocross World Championship campaigns on June 27 at the MXGP of Great Britain.

Results – 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 1

MXGP – Overall
1. Tim Gajser 50pts
2. Jeffery Herlings (KTM) 40
3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 37
8. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 20

MXGP - Race 1
1. Tim Gajser (Honda)
2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)
3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM)

MXGP - Race 2
1. Tim Gajser (Honda)
2. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
3. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS)

MX2 - Overall
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 50pts
2. Ruben Fernandez (Honda) 42
3. Mathys Boisrame (Kawasaki) 40
9. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 22
23. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 1

MX2 - Race 1
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)
2. Ruben Fernandez (Honda)
3. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki)
12. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)
20. Isak Gifting (GASGAS)

MX2 - Race 2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)
2. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki)
3. Ruben Fernandez (Honda)
9. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

Championship Standings – After Round 1

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser 50pts
2. Jeffery Herlings (KTM) 40
3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 37
8. Pauls Jonass (GASGAS) 20

MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 50pts
2. Ruben Fernandez (Honda) 42
3. Mathys Boisrame (Kawasaki) 40
9. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 22
23. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 1

13 jun. 2021

LAIS SANZ RETURNS TO THE TOP OF THE TRIALGP PODIUM

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Back in world championship competition for the first time in eight years, and back to the top step of the podium! Laia Sanz has showed she’s lost none of her feet-up skills by winning the opening day of the Women’s Trial World Championship at the GP of Italy. Giving her all to secure victory, Laia then placed a strong second on day two to sit as joint leader of the women’s championship ahead of the second round. With the team’s newest recruit Miquel Gelabert placing a solid sixth on day two, it was an event to forgot for Jorge Casales, who was forced to withdraw from the competition following a positive PCR test result.

• Laia returns to the TrialGP Women class with a day one win
• Positive PCR test sees Jorge Casales excluded from GP of Italy
• Miquel Gelabert earns a solid sixth on day two

Laia Sanz:   “Overall, it’s been a great trial for me. It’s been so nice to be back in the trial paddock, and to win on the first day was incredible – it felt so, so good to get that result. It wasn’t easy for me with the non-stop rules, but things worked out really well. The second lap was tough, but I managed to push to the end. I found day two hard. I was already struggling physically a little at the end of the first day, and today, with the heat, I wasn’t at 100%. I made some mistakes on the first lap that really I shouldn’t have made, but I was leading, so I was happy. The second lap was hard, I dropped some extra marks, and Emma was riding well. But there are many positives from this weekend, not least the day one victory.”

Returning to top-flight trial competition on her TXT GP 300 following many seasons competing in rally, Laia took the fight for women’s class victory to the wire on day one of the TrialGP of Italy. With Laia dropping 18 marks on the opening lap while her closest rival Emma Bristow dropped 15, on lap two Laia turned the tables to drop just eight marks to Emma’s 13, topping the day by just two, very important, marks. Making no secret of the fact that she was extremely tired on day two, Laia again rode well, but in dropping 10 marks more than Emma, finished as runner-up.

Finishing a solid sixth in TrialGP on day two, Miquel Gelabert ended the TrialGP of Italy pleased with his riding, but knowing that if it weren’t for a disappointing opening lap on day one he could have secured a better result. Improving throughout the first day, he carried his better form into day two, going on to finish just eight marks from the podium.

For Jorge Casales the TrialGP of Italy was over no sooner than it had started. Forced to withdraw from the event on Saturday following a positive PCR test, he took no further part in the event.

Miquel Gelabert:   “Day one wasn’t like I hoped it would be. The first lap wasn’t so good, certainly not what I wanted from myself, but the second lap was better – I was fighting for the top three on that lap. The trial was very good. Every section was possible, but it was also very easy to make mistakes. Day two was better, much better, but I wasn’t able to do enough to finish on the podium. I felt good on my bike, and I ended the day just eight marks from the podium. I lost some marks in the early section today, which hurt my result. I know that I need to be stronger right from the start, which I will work on before the next round.”

Albert Cabestany, GASGAS Factory Racing Trial Team Manager:   “Overall, it’s been a mixed weekend, with some very positive results and also an unfortunate and strange situation. Day one was a mixed one for us. On one side we were super happy that Laia was able to take the victory in the women’s class. It was a really tough day and an incredible performance for her, with no ranking from last year she was ahead of her rivals going into each section, so she had no real references. She was incredibly strong mentally, so it was great to finally see her take the win. She was tired on the second day but still did a fantastic job to finish second. Obviously, with Jorge it’s been really disappointing, and really strange. He took his PCR test, like everyone, on Saturday morning, so that he was ready to fly home after the race, and he was stopped during the first lap and told that his test was positive. It’s strange because the team was all tested and negative on Wednesday, we’ve been together all the time here in Italy, and the rest of the team is again negative. Miquel was a little nervous on the first lap on day one, so a difficult start, but then his level improved a lot. He rode much better on day two. The first two riders were ahead of all the rest, but he was fighting with the others, so a good result and overall a good performance at this first round.”

Results: TrialGP of Italy, day 1

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 24 marks
2. Adam Raga (TRRS) 25
3. Matteo Grattarola (Beta) 40
8. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 65

TrialGP Women
1. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 26 marks
2. Emma Bristow (Sherco) 28
3. Berta Abellan (Vertigo) 40

Results: TrialGP of Italy, day 2

TrialGP
1. Takahisa Fujinami (Montesa) 22 marks
2. Toni Bou (Montesa) 30
3. Adam Raga (TRRS) 36
6. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 44

TrialGP Women
1. Emma Bristow (Sherco) 21 marks
2. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 31
3. Berta Abellan (Vertigo) 32

13 jun. 2021

FOURTH OVERALL FOR DANIEL SANDERS AT RALLY KAZAKHSTAN

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Over and out from Rally Kazakhstan! Securing his second consecutive third place finish, Daniel Sanders has elevated himself up to fourth in the event’s overall provisional classification. Clearly a quick learner, the young Aussie overcame a tough couple of days at the beginning of the rally to turn things around and finish just shy of an overall podium result.

• Sanders places fourth overall at Rally Kazakhstan
• Strong start to the season for our young Aussie rally racer
• GASGAS RC 450F doesn’t miss a beat after 15 hours of racing

Daniel Sanders:  “Another good day for me today and I feel like I’m back to where I belong. My navigation was on point today. The stage was shortened but up until that point I didn’t make a single mistake and got into a good rhythm. It’s a shame the stage was cut short as I felt awesome on the bike today. But anyway, that’s my first world championship race done, and I learned a lot this week. The focus now is to work on a few things before the next round so that I can start strong and be up the front from the beginning.”

Finding his rhythm during the second half of Rally Kazakhstan, Sanders delivered a pair of back-to-back third place finishes on stages four and five to rocket up the leaderboard and end the rally in fourth overall. Sanders will now line up for the Silk Way Rally next month safe in the knowledge that he can compete with the best rally riders in the world.

Jordi Viladoms – GASGAS Rally Team Manager:  “Overall, it’s been a really positive rally for Daniel. Not a great start with the high speeds and a few mistakes with his navigation, but nothing major. Daniel showed that he is a quick learner and can adapt though, and he showed great pace from stage three onwards. I think from the next round we will see him up front earlier on and he’ll be in a better place to challenge for the podium.”

Results (provisional): Rally Kazakhstan 2021, stage 5

1. Joaquim Rodrigues (Hero) 1:19:51
2. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 1:20:58
3. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 1:21:22

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 5)

1. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 14:39:02
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 14:44:09
3. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 14:49:18
4. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 15:10:36

12 jun. 2021

DANIEL SANDERS FINISHES TOP THREE ON RALLY KAZAKHSTAN’S PENULTIMATE STAGE

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GASGAS Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has claimed a solid third place finish on stage four of Rally Kazakhstan. Posting his best result of the rally so far, the sandy terrain combined with Sanders’ strong navigational skills allowed the Australian to put his best foot forward, get on the gas, and end the special as one of the leading riders. Daniel’s result elevates him to sixth in the overall provisional classification with just one day of racing to go.

• Sanders comes good on Rally Kazakhstan stage four
• Aussie racer advances to sixth in the provisional standings
• Sanders and his RC 450F in good shape ahead of final stage

Daniel Sanders:   “That’s stage four done and dusted and I’m really happy to finish third. I rode with Matthias Walkner for a while, which was good, and after the fuel stop we finally hit some proper sand dunes. When we got into them I was able to pass Walkner, and then I passed Skyler Howes not long afterwards, so I knew my pace was good. I could then ride in clean air and I was really happy with my riding today. Today’s stage was a lot like what we have at the Dakar so it was fun to be back in the sand and I’m looking forward to more of the same tomorrow.”

Putting his excellent sand riding skills to good use, Sanders delivered his best result of the rally so far, pleased he could finally show everyone what he’s really capable of. Completing the special a little over four minutes behind stage winner Skyler Howes is an excellent result ahead of the final day of racing.

Tomorrow brings the fifth and final stage of Rally Kazakhstan. With today’s great result moving Sanders up the leaderboard to sixth, there’s now just a 267km special separating him from the event’s finish line, just north of Aktau on the coast of the Caspian Sea.

Results (provisional): Rally Kazakhstan 2021, stage 4

1. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 3:26:48
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 3:29:01
3. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 3:30:54

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 4)

1. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 13:18:04
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 13:22:09
3. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha)13:27:28
6. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 13:49:14

11 jun. 2021

DANIEL SANDERS CONTINUES TO PUT IN THE WORK AT RALLY KAZAKHSTAN

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The building process continues for Daniel Sanders at Rally Kazakhstan. Completing the second leg of the event’s marathon stage as the ninth fastest rider, he maintains his seventh-place position in the event’s overall provisional classification. With two days of racing to go and with Sanders only three days into just his third ever rally, every stage is providing valuable experience for our young Aussie.

• Sanders and his GASGAS RC 450F successfully complete marathon stage
• Aussie racer maintains his seventh-place position in the provisional standings
• Daniel Sanders continues to learn the ropes of rally racing on stage three

Daniel Sanders:  “It was another fast one today. I’m getting there with the high speed, hardpack conditions and it’s still only my third ever rally so I can’t be too disappointed. It’s not quite where I want to be, but I know that I need to have some patience and this is a learning year for me. I know it’ll all come good so it’s just a case of taking it step-by-step, day-by-day and we’ll soon be up there with the front guys.”

Stage three was the longest of the rally at 332 kilometers with Daniel racing across the desert for close to four hours! Going on to complete the special stage just under 12 minutes behind the winner, after such a long time in the saddle Daniel delivered another solid result. With two stages remaining, there’s still plenty of time for the Aussie to rocket his way up the leaderboard.

With tomorrow’s penultimate stage taking place on sandy terrain, it’s Sanders’ chance to shine. As the ninth rider to enter the special, he’ll be able to get on the gas from the start of the 309-kilometer stage and follow in the wheel tracks of the leading riders. After that, just one day of racing remains!

Results (provisional): Rally Kazakhstan 2021, stage 3

1. Sam Sunderland (KTM) 3:38:18
2. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 3:40:26
3. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 3:41:48
9. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 3:50:03

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 3)

1. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 9:45:46
2. Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha) 9:52:13
3. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 9:53:08
7. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 10:18:20

10 jun. 2021

DANIEL SANDERS CONSISTENT ON STAGE TWO AT RALLY KAZAKHSTAN

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Consistency is paying off for Daniel Sanders at Rally Kazakhstan with the Aussie placing eighth on stage two to move up to seventh in the overall provisional classification. Despite a few mistakes along the way, Sanders completed leg one of the event’s marathon stage unscathed and with his GASGAS RC 450F Rally bike in good shape ahead of stage three.

• Daniel Sanders moves up to seventh in the provisional standings
• A few mistakes cost the Aussie on the super-fast second stage
• Sanders and his GASGAS RC 450F in good shape ahead of day three

Daniel Sanders:  “I felt good on the bike today. We made a few small changes last night and they really paid off today. Unfortunately, I made a few mistakes which cost me some time. As the stage was so fast it was then really hard to make any time up, but there’s still three days to go. I’m well placed in the standings, I feel good on the bike, and I completed today’s marathon stage with the bike and myself in good shape, so I’m ready for another go at it tomorrow.” Unfortunate to make a few errors with his navigation, Sanders was unable to make up for lost time on stage two given the high-speed nature of the 280km special. However, the 26-year-old remains in high spirits and is now focused on the days ahead as he looks to continue his charge up the leaderboard. Stage three of Rally Kazakhstan takes place tomorrow. The longest stage of the event and the second leg of the rally’s marathon stage, it will serve up a mixed bag of terrain for all competitors. Opening with some gnarly desert tracks, hard and fast conditions will then form the majority of the special before the real fun starts with 10km to go - a stretch of rolling sand dunes that will no doubt favor the brave! Results (provisional): Rally Kazakhstan 2021, stage 2

1. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 2:39:45
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 2:40:55
3. Andrew Short (Yamaha) 2:43:00
8. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 2:48:59

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 2)

1. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 6:02:59
2. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 6:03:21
3. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 6:03:58
7. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 6:28:17

9 jun. 2021

CATCHING UP WITH PAULS JONASS

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Fired up and 100% healthy, former MX2 World Champ Pauls Jonass is ready to lead GASGAS into the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship! Since moving up to the premier class in 2019, the Latvian has climbed onto the MXGP podium multiple times, proving that he’s just as capable on a big bike as he was on a 250. Following an injury-hit year in 2020, Pauls is well and truly back and loving life on his MC 450F. Here’s what the Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing rider has to say on his pre-season training, those gate prep dancing skills, and the year ahead… Firstly Pauls, how’s your Bongo cha, cha, cha? (Check out Pauls' dance moves here!) Pauls: “Ha, it’s good thanks. Always nice to keep training fun!" Seriously though, you seem to have your starts dialled! “Yeah, we’ve been putting the work in. Everyone knows how important starts are. I feel good, let’s see how things go this weekend.” How’s everything after your super-long off season? Everything suggests you’re now fighting fit, 100% healthy, and ready for round one? “Yeah, I’m 100% healthy now. A lot of good work has been done both on and off the bike so I’m feeling good and ready to go racing. It’ll be my first race in a while, well over a year in fact, so it’s been a long time. I actually feel better than ever on the 450 right now. With the Standing Construct GASGAS team, we’ve been working really well together, and I can’t wait to start racing.” As you said, you’ve been away from the race track for a long time. Racing is your job, but it must have been hard to keep your motivation where it needs to be? “Fortunately, for me I’m not a rider that needs motivating. I know what needs to be done and you could say that the hard work and training comes easy to me. The hardest thing was not knowing when we were going to go racing because of a few delays in the schedule, but it’s the same situation for everyone. I have a really good base with my fitness so it was easy to alter my training to be ready for Russia Going back to your Instagram post, you genuinely seem to enjoy your training. Will we see a little pre-race, gate prep’ dance in Russia this weekend? “We’ll have to see! I just like to keep the mood light during training days, and I like to create some fun for my followers. We’re racers, but also real people at the same time. People need to be more positive and enjoy moments more, it’s fun for sure.” So, a new team, bike, and a fresh new look for 2021! You must be buzzing about your changes for this season… “Absolutely! A whole new look for me this season, which is exciting and for sure I’ll be aiming for some good results this year, for the team and GASGAS, as well as the team’s sponsors. I just want to repay everyone for their belief in me this season.” Unlike some of your MXGP rivals, you opted out of competing in any pre-season races. Why was that? “The original plan was to race some of the more ‘classic’ pre-season races, but they were cancelled unfortunately. Then with not knowing when round one of MXGP was going to be, I made the decision with the team to simply focus on MXGP and not race any smaller races. The season ends in December which is a long time from now. I have a lot of confidence in myself and my ability, so I’m not worried at all about not racing ahead of round one.” Do you think it will take a few races to ‘shake the rust off’ before we start to see what Pauls Jonass is really capable of this year? “I guess we will see. The goal is to put some solid results together through the opening few rounds and have a consistent start to the season. It will be important to stay healthy, then build as the season continues. Mid-season with many back-to-back races is where many points can be made up, or lost, so being strong, being there every week and being smart will be really important.” How excited are you for your home GP in Latvia? “My home GP is always a special one. It’s never been this early in the season so there will still be a lot of the early season excitement surrounding it, which will be nice. I missed it last season and there were three in Kegums, so to be racing in front of my home fans again will be a great feeling. I’m really looking forward to it and if I can be running up front then that will be perfect.” Finally, we must ask, what are your expectations for 2021? Do you see yourself returning to your 2019 level, or maybe improving on that this season? “At the moment I feel really good in myself and also on the bike. I feel better than ever so I just need to be smart and stay healthy. If I can do this, and put together strong results early in the season, then I can keep building and building and I really believe that I can improve upon my 2019 speed. I was on the podium then in my first season on a 450, so I know I can do it, and I think 2021 can be a really good season for me on the GASGAS.”

9 jun. 2021

DANIEL SANDERS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES OPENING DAY OF RALLY KAZAKHSTAN

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Making his competitive debut for GASGAS Factory Racing at Rally Kazakhstan, Daniel Sanders has safely completed stage one in ninth place overall. A little cautious through the high speed, mixed terrain special, and also suffering from a minor loss of focus after stopping for fuel, the Aussie remains optimistic of turning his race around and climbing the leaderboard in the days ahead.

• Daniel Sanders makes GASGAS Factory Racing debut
• Challenging terrain creates a difficult 280km special
• Sanders aims to get the ball rolling from stage two onwards

Daniel Sanders:   “It was going pretty good until the first fuel stop. After that I lost a little bit of my focus and struggled with the stage as it was quite high-speed. There were a lot of fast roads, really hardpack with ruts in so it was a little sketchy. I kept focused on my roadbook and made a few little mistakes here and there so it wasn’t my best day, but not the worst either. The sand dunes were fun, though! From here on out I’m looking to get the ball rolling and building some momentum to finish this rally strong.”

Despite not being overly happy with his stage one result, we’re happy to see our new guy out there ripping around the desert on his GASGAS RC 450F. Ninth overall is a solid start for Sanders and one that he can easily build on as the race continues.

Stage two of Rally Kazakhstan will allow Daniel to regroup, get on the gas, and navigate his way to Bay Kendirli, which overlooks the Caspian Sea. To reach there, he’ll need to successfully navigate his way through the 280km special, which comprises numerous desert tracks, with pinpoint accuracy.

Results (provisional): Rally Kazakhstan 2021, stage 1
1. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 3:14:07
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 3:16:15
3. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 3:17:44
9. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 3:31:30

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 1)
1. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 3:19:53
2. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 3:22:04
3. Skyler Howes (Husqvarna) 3:23:36
9. Daniel Sanders (GASGAS) 3:37:18

8 jun. 2021

GASGAS FACTORY RACING TRIAL TEAM MEANS BUSINESS IN 2021

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New season, new rider line-up, same motivation! With just a few days to go before the opening round of the 2021 FIM TrialGP World Championship, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jorge Casales, Miquel Gelabert and Laia Sanz are excited to get things started! With all riders enjoying a constructive off-season, and following months of preparations with a firm eye on TrialGP glory in 2021, it’s finally time to get on the gas!

• GASGAS Factory Racing excited for 2021 TrialGP season
• Casales, Gelabert & Sanz all dialed in aboard their TXT GP bikes
• TrialGP kicks off in Tolmezzo, Italy this weekend

Watch our 2021 FIM TrialGP World Championship preview on YouTube here.

Continuing our commitment to top-level trial competition, GASGAS Factory Racing are fired up for the 2021 FIM TrialGP World Championship. With our whole squad embracing numerous positive changes made over the off season, including the introduction of a new team manager – step forward trial legend Albert Cabestany! – we’ve also enlisted the services of Miquel Gelabert and Laia Sanz to compete alongside Jorge Casales.

Narrowly missing out on third place in the 2020 TrialGP series, Jorge Casales enters this season with one goal on his mind – to challenge for the podium at each and every round of the series. With a revised approach to his training and having focused on further developing his TXT GP 300, Casales is gunning to unlock his true potential in 2021 and establish himself as one of the series’ best riders.

New to the GASGAS Factory Racing team is Miquel Gelabert. Competing on GASGAS machinery in TrialGP for many years as a privateer, and scoring some impressive results along the way, Miquel was an easy choice when we went looking for a talented rider to join our squad. With the young Spaniard fully focused on improving his riding, we’re right behind our team newcomer and his high expectations for the season ahead.

Completing our talented trio is a rider that needs little introduction – Laia Sanz. Returning to TrialGP after a lengthy time away, and with no less than 13 FIM Women’s World Trial Championship titles to her name already, she’ll naturally be lining up as a serious title contender. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Laia is super-excited to be spending the summer chasing after TrialGP glory and, all being well, a 14th Women’s title.

Led by team manager Albert Cabestany, the entire GASGAS Factory Racing Trial squad is hungry for success in the 2021 FIM TrialGP World Championship, which kicks off in Italy this coming weekend. Jorge Casales:   “I’ve prepared for this season a bit differently than in years past. My last race was in November, and with a later start this year, I have been more calm with my preparation. We don’t want to wear out the body and I need to arrive fresh at the first race of the championship. We have been working on the bike recently to evolve it further to suit my style, and I’m really happy with the set-up that we have now. I was comfortable already but it’s good to keep searching for improvements. Last year was really positive for me. I was regularly in the top positions in both the Spanish and the TrialGP World Championship during the whole season. Unfortunately, I had an issue in one of the world championship rounds where I struggled to finish and that meant that third place in the series slipped from my fingers. It was frustrating but I’ve learned from it. My main objective is to be on the podium at every round.”

Miquel Gelabert:  “My goal for 2021 is to be fighting for a place on the podium at every round and finish inside the top three by the end of the championship. I know it’s an ambitious goal because there are a lot of good riders, but I think it’s possible, especially with the feeling that I have on the bike. With the team I’ve been able to fine-tune the bike a little more in recent weeks, to suit what I like, and I feel like I’m in a great position to start this season with a strong result. I’ve been training a lot, spending lots of time on my bike. I've got the non-stop rhythm back and I’ve been focusing on minimizing the mistakes that held me back last year. I now feel ready to take on the world championship. Recently I’ve been riding with Albert Cabestany once or twice a week to train together which has been great. He has so much experience in trial, so it’ll be very helpful to have him by my side this year.”

Laia Sanz:  “Since February I’ve spent a lot of time on my trial bike, I felt really good on it after only a few weeks of riding. Soon I realized I’d be capable of competing in TrialGP once again, so I’ve been putting in a really big effort to try and get back to my old level. I’ve spent many hours on the bike and I feel really good, but until I compete it’s hard to say where I will fit it. I’m so happy to be back in the TrialGP paddock and I’m really thankful that GASGAS shared the same vision as me. They have built a really strong team and with Albert as the team manager I feel like I can be competitive in trial once again. It’s going to be a really exciting season and I can’t wait to get started.”

Albert Cabestany, GASGAS Factory Racing Trial Team Manager:   “I’m really looking forward to this season, to this exciting new challenge. We have great riders in Jorge Casales, Miquel Gelabert, and Laia Sanz. They’re all really excited for the new season, to post good results, and to make the whole team proud. It’s been a busy off-season for the team, with many, many weeks of hard training. The objective for this year is clear. Our riders are capable of being on the podium in TrialGP and with their ability, this should be achievable. Last year Jorge was really close to winning the Spanish championship so I think that we have to be ambitious and set high goals to progress further. I always say that everyone starts at zero points, and we have to start motivated. We need to be on the podium at every round and if it’s possible, then we can push for wins. We have the team, the bike, and the riders to achieve this. For myself, it’s my first year of being a team manager and I'm really enjoying my new position. There’s a lot of work involved, but you have to do all of this work to be able to achieve the results that we want in the world championship.”

7 jun. 2021

CATCHING UP WITH ISAK GIFTING

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Since joining the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing team in September 2020, Isak Gifting did little else other than impress with some amazing results on our lightning-fast MC 250F. We might have given him a leg up into the MX2 World Championship, but the Swedish racer seized his opportunity, returning the favour with incredible speed at every round. And reaching the podium on two occasions! Now, with a full off-season of preparation under his belt, Isak’s never been better prepared to go racing. We recently caught up with one of the hottest prospects in the MX2 class ahead of the opening round of the 2021 season, enjoy!
Isak, we’re just a few days away from round one of the MX2 World Championship now. How’s it going, how are you feeling, and have you been learning any Russian?
Isak: “It’s all really good, but I’ve not learned any Russian! My preparation has been great. It’s been a long winter and then the series was delayed, but as round one got closer and closer, I’ve been feeling better and better on the bike. It’s given me time to develop the bike a little bit more and I feel mentally and physically strong. At the moment, everything is positive.” It’s hard to believe, but this winter was your first off-season as part of not just a factory team, but of any team! What’s been the biggest benefit to you, being part of DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing ahead of the 2021 season? “It’s been a huge difference. The support, materials, the whole team, testing. It’s been a big change but one that I really needed. When I joined the team, I went racing straight away with a good set-up but not one that was developed for me. It was a great base setting, but I’ve now had time with the team to work together and get really comfortable on the bike. I also have a trainer, Joel Smets, in my corner as well, which has made my conditioning the best it can be.”
You joined the team in September 2020 and immediately put together an impressive run of results. Was joining DIGA Procross the missing part of the puzzle, that thing that allowed you to reach the next level in your career?
“I would definitely say so. I just needed that chance to join a team. When I got it, I knew that I had to work hard, keep focused, and then the results would come. The opportunity came at just the right time and I’m really thankful that I was approached by this team.”
The 2021 season is going to be really long, and your first full year in the MX2 World Championship. Do you feel ready physically, will you be all guns blazing from round one?
“Being able to work with Joel has been really positive with my approach and conditioning for this season. We pushed really hard in the winter, but now it’s a case of maintaining what I have. We train in certain ways to maintain my fitness, but should I need to push a little bit harder at any time, then I will be able to.”
Your home GP in Sweden will take place in August. Do you enjoy the boost of a home crowd, or is it just another race to you?
“I’ve raced in the EMX250 class at Uddevalla and the support was amazing. I really hope that we can have fans there for my first MX2 GP in Sweden. For sure the fans give you a boost and you perform just that little but better. I really hope there is a big crowd for that one. I know that many people will come if it’s allowed. So yeah, I’m looking forward to that one the most.”
It’s still early days as far as your career goes, and we’re guessing going all-in to try and win the 2021 MX2 title is the number one goal right now. But where do you see yourself in three, maybe 10 years’ time?
“Well, for sure I’d like to win the MX2 World Championship (GASGAS: this year please, Isak!). It’s easy to say, but I feel mentally and physically strong enough to get it done. After that, I think I can be a great MXGP class rider too. I know I’m strong, and I’ve been working on my technique a lot to be a smarter racer, which will help when I move up to the 450.”
Finally, it’s the end of the season and you’re on vacation, relaxing on a beach some place after months of bar-to-bar racing and being on the road. What will you consider to have been a ‘good season’?
“Everyone wants to be world champion, but I know that 2021 will be a learning season and I have to be realistic. It will be a building year, and I know I can develop my riding further. I proved last year that I can podium, so this gives me a lot of confidence. I’m definitely ready for the next step and I think that on the sand tracks, my ability is a little better and I can push for wins. Having said that, it’s my first full season in MX2 so there is no pressure. I just need to be consistent, be in the top 10 each moto and see where we end up. I know what I can do so it’s just a case of putting it all together in each race and I think I can finish the season in a good position overall. I believe that top eight is an achievable goal for my first full season and if I can accomplish that then going into 2022 I’ll be in a really good place.”

6 jun. 2021

Victory for Sergio Garcia and the Solunion GASGAS Aspar Team at 2021 the Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya

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Garcia charges from 19th to win in front of 19,000 fans at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

• Sergio Garcia wins his second Moto3™ Grand Prix of 2021 and moves to second place in the championship
• Izan Guevara narrowly misses out on a podium finish, crashing out of 2nd place on the final lap
• For the first time in 2021; fans fill the grandstands during a race weekend - with almost 20,000 in attendance at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

While any visit to the legendary Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is special, this particular Grand Prix will be one to remember for a long time. Featuring edge-of-the seat racing, an epic Solunion GASGAS Aspar Team victory, and thousands of screaming fans; round seven of the Moto3 World Championship was simply off the excitement level charts both on and off the track.   Sergio Garcia arrived at the Gran Premi Monster Energy De Catalunya determined to make up for lost time in the wake of the challenges he faced at the last race in Mugello. A difficult qualifying session forced a 19th place grid start, and with the rain clouds looming, the odds were beginning to stack up against the young Spanish rider from Burriana. However, if his previous victory at round five of the championship - in Le Mans - this season has taught us anything; never count out #11.   Garcia made a lightning start, leaping up into 13th on the first lap and then further up the order to 5th by lap three. His charge was so hard and aggressive that by lap eight he was circulating in second position, and by the half-way point of the Catalan Grand Prix Garcia was leading the race aboard his GASGAS RC 250 GP machine. The second half of the 21 lap sprint - now bathed in beautiful sunshine - proved to be a race of tactical attrition. Judging the slipstream effect perfectly along pit straight and carrying enough speed around the 4.6km circuit, Garcia emerged as the winner in absolute awesome style.   For Izan Guevara, a taste of a podium came so tantalisingly close. Having qualified in an impressive 5th, the 16 year old former Junior Moto3 Champion gave it absolutely everything during the race.   Similar to his teammate, he made a lightning start, jumping straight up to 3rd position and then into the race lead by the end of the first lap. Recording a blistering 228km/h through the speed trap along the pit straight, Guevara battled consistently in the top five pack throughout the 21 laps. However, disaster struck in the final metres, when he lost the front wheel around turn 10 and crashed out of 4th.   #11 - Sergio Garcia: “It was a very crazy race! I was just trying as hard as I could to get to the finish and push for the podium. Every lap I was having to plan my track position, because of the huge slip stream down the pit straight. I’m very happy to get this victory. It's just absolutely amazing - I’m lost for words! I want to say thank you to the team and my family. I’m very, very happy!” #28 - Izan Guevara: “ It’s been a good weekend and we were running in the top five in every session apart from FP3 when we were trying some different tires. The race was going really well and it’s such a shame about the crash because I was strong in that front-running group. We were fast and I had fun today. I’m already looking forward to the next race at the Sachsenring.” Results - 2021 Moto3 FIM World Championship, Round 7: 1. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) 21 laps; 2. Jeremy Alcoba (Honda) +0.015, 3. Deniz Öncü (KTM) +0.118, DNF. Izan Guevara (GASGAS), +1 Lap Championship Standings - After Round 7: 1. Pedro Acosta (KTM) 120pts; 2. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) 81pts ; 3. Jaume Masia (KTM) 72pts; 16. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 26pts

6 jun. 2021

BARCIA PICKS UP A SECOND MOTO PODIUM AT THE THUNDER VALLEY NATIONAL

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It was a good day at the office for Justin Barcia, scoring a second-moto podium finish in the 450MX class to claim fourth overall at the second round of AMA Pro Motocross racing. Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing teammates Pierce Brown and Michel Mosiman experienced some bad luck in the 250MX division as they battled tricky conditions in Colorado’s high altitude.

• Barcia shows excellent speed and consistency after two rounds outdoors
• The MC 450F made its second MX podium appearance thanks to Justin Barcia’s ‘on the gas’ performance
• 250 cc riders Michael Mosiman and Pierce Brown were both solid despite bad luck situations 

With no shortage of talent in the premier class this season, good starts have proven to be key when it comes to a brutal two-moto format outdoors. Barcia didn’t do himself any favors in Moto 1 as he started back in 12th on the first lap but he powered his MC 450F through the field early on. His biggest charge came halfway through the race when he overtook seventh and despite having a couple riders within his sights ahead, Barcia wasn’t able to make any more passes before the checkers. In Moto 2, he got off to a third-place start and sprinted up to second by lap two. He held onto second for most of the race and with a few laps to go, he endured major pressure from the third-place rider of Dylan Ferrandis. With both riders going head-to-head in the final laps, Barcia finally gave way with two laps to go, finishing third in the race. With 7-3 scores, Barcia sealed up another fourth overall at round two.
Justin Barcia:  “My start wasn’t great in the first moto but I worked my way up to seventh and unfortunately that’s where I stayed. I had a couple guys in front of me but I just couldn’t make it happen, which is a little bit frustrating but I re-grouped and got off to a better start in Moto 2. All-in-all, I’m really happy with where we’re at with the bike and we just need to work on a few little things to put myself in a good position to capitalize on some podiums and wins.”
250MX
It was a tough day for the 250MX squad, as riders Michael Mosiman and Pierce Brown both experienced setbacks that didn’t reflect their speed and efforts on the track. For Mosiman, a top-five qualifying position set a positive tone for the day and he came into Moto 1 with good vibes all around. He got an 11th place start but he quickly climbed up to seventh by the second lap. He carried that momentum into the first few laps as he sat within striking distance of the top-five battle until an unfortunate bike issue ended his race early. He came back with vengeance in Moto 2, working his way from outside the top-20 on the start to a top-10 position in just five laps. Making a commanding charge up to fourth, Mosiman had all the potential to overtake a podium position but he started to feel an issue with the bike later in the race so he nursed it through the final laps to salvage 11th in the moto.
Michael Mosiman:  “It was a rough day, which is a bummer since this is one of my favorite tracks. I felt good all day but unfortunately, we ran into some bike issues with the altitude here in Colorado and hopefully we will get it sorted out so we can get back up front.”
Brown found himself outside the top-20 for the start of Moto 1 but he went to work early on, charging through the field. Just after making the pass for 10th, Brown went down and encountered a bike issue of his own while re-mounting, which ended his race early as well.
In Moto 2, Brown overcame a not-so-favorable gate position to squeak his way inside the top-10 on lap one. He found his groove early on and passed his way up to sixth but he went down in a corner and dropped back to around 15th. He did his best to ignite another charge and his tenacity paid off as he broke into the top-10 once again, capping off the day with a strong ninth-place finish.
Pierce Brown:  “I had a rough first moto, unfortunately. In the second moto, I got a terrible start but everyone pushed wide in the first corner so I snuck under a bunch of people and I was in a really good spot in sixth. A couple laps in, I made a dumb mistake and fell over in a corner dropping back to 15th but I charged my way back up as far as I could. To fall and still get ninth was not a terrible moto but I know I could have had more, for sure. We’re going to put our head down and work these next two weeks and come back swinging at High Point!”
Following a week off from racing, the third round of the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship will return on Saturday, June 19 with the High Point national in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania.
Results – 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round 2
450MX – Overall
1. Ken Roczen (Honda); 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha); 3. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki); 4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) …20. Mitchell Falk (GASGAS); 26. Curren Thurman (GASGAS); 27. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 36. Colby Copp (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 1
1. Ken Roczen (Honda) 16 laps; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) +03.710; 3. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki) +18.212 …7. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +38.861; 22. Curren Thurman (GASGAS); 25. Mitchell Falk (GASGAS); 26. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 33. Colby Copp (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 2
1. Ken Roczen (Honda) 16 laps; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) +08.933; 3. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +14.551 …18. Mitchell Falk (GASGAS); 24. Curren Thurman (GASGAS); 25. Jacob Runkles (GASGAS); 34. Colby Copp (GASGAS) 250MX – Overall
1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha); 2. Jett Lawrence (Honda); 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) …15. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); 16. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS); 19. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 20. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 21. Ramyller Alves (GASGAS); 26. Zack Williams (GASGAS); 41. TJ Uselman (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 1
1. Jeremy Martin (Yamaha) 16 laps; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) +03.057; 3. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) +07.436 …17. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 21. Ramyller Alves (GASGAS); 24. Zack Williams (GASGAS); 33. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 34. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS); 36. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); 39. TJ Uselman (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 2
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 16 laps; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) +15.663; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) +27.513 …9. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); 11. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS); 15. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 18. Ramyller Alves (GASGAS); 20. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 25. Zack Williams (GASGAS) Championship Standings – After Round 2
450MX
1. Ken Roczen (Honda) 90pts; 2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 89; 3. Aaron Plessinger (Yamaha) 74; 4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 69 250MX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 90pts; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 80; 3. Jeremy Martin (Yamaha) 72 …10. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 46; 16. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 23

2 jun. 2021

GASGAS FACTORY RACING RALLY TEAM GETS A FRESH NEW LOOK

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Adding even more talent to our global racing efforts, we’re super-excited to announce that Daniel Sanders has joined GASGAS Factory Racing to chase rally glory in 2021, starting with the upcoming Rally Kazakhstan. Undoubtedly one of the hottest prospects in rally racing, Sanders will compete in the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship before taking on the big one, the Dakar Rally next January.

• GASGAS Factory Racing reveal their newest rally recruit
• 2021 Dakar ‘Best Rookie’ Sanders excited for season ahead
• Young Aussie racer will compete on our proven RC 450F bike

Following two very successful Dakars, which thanks to the efforts of Laia Sanz really helped put GASGAS back onto the global motorsports map, the reins have now been handed over to our new desert charger, Daniel Sanders. More than capable of putting himself and our RC 450F rally bike at the top of the timing sheets, the young Aussie is hugely excited to be racing for GASGAS Factory Racing in 2021.

As a former ISDE winner, Sanders clearly has the skills needed to compete at the highest level on two wheels, something he made perfectly clear at the 2021 Dakar. Rocketing to a seriously impressive fourth overall and finishing as best rookie, make no mistake, Daniel has arrived on the rally scene, and we can’t wait to see what he can do in 2021 and beyond.

With Sanders recently completing his final preparations ahead of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the 26-year-old is now just days away from making his GASGAS debut, at Rally Kazakhstan. Following the six-round series, which concludes in November, it’s then onto the big one – the Dakar Rally – in January 2022.

Daniel Sanders – GASGAS Factory Racing:  “Being the face of GASGAS in rally is really cool. I’ve not been in rally that long so to be picked up and put on a factory team this early in my career is awesome. I’m so looking forward to racing this year as part of this team. It’s been such a long time since the Dakar and with the world championship coming up really soon, I just can’t wait to be competing again. I’m excited for the future, the opportunity that I have, and it’s going to be a great year of racing. Let’s go!”

Pit Beirer - GASGAS Motorsport Director:   “It’s a huge moment for GASGAS to welcome Daniel to the team. I believe we’ve signed the best young talent in rally at the moment, and it really shows a clear statement that the brand is ready to challenge the established stars and grow its presence even further in rally. It’s really exciting for GASGAS to have a rider that’s so full of energy and after such a bright start to his rally career, the upcoming season is shaping up to be really good for him and for GASGAS Motorcycles.”

Jordi Viladoms – GASGAS Rally Team Manager:  “It’s great to have such a talented, young rider racing for GASGAS this season. Daniel is very new to rally and very inexperienced compared to his rivals, but he has picked it up really quickly. He is a very quick learner as we saw at the Dakar earlier this year. Placing fourth in your first Dakar does not come from luck, it comes from hard work, preparation, and ability to overcome all the challenges that only the Dakar can provide. Daniel is fast, motivated and very capable so we expect to see him battling for success in this year’s FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship and then it’s onto the Dakar next year.”

30 may. 2021

Mythical Mugello delivers points and valuable experience for the Valresa GASGAS Aspar team

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Strong performances at the Moto3™ Gran Premio D'Italia Oakley from Sergio Garcia who charged from 14th to 9th, while Izan Guevara recovered to a solid mid-pack finish in 17th after a crash on Saturday.

• Sergio Garcia records the fastest race lap (1:57.188) and hauls 7 points battling to 9th in an exciting race
• Izan Guevara races hard to finish 17th after starting from a challenging 27th place grid slot
• Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team now placed second in the world standings on 82 points

It is always a special moment rolling into the Mugello Circuit, which is set in the heart of the picturesque Tuscan countryside; filled with emotion, passion, and some of the finest and most technical corners on the Grand Prix calendar. Success at the Italian Grand Prix is a sure-fire high target for every rider to line up on the grid there, not least for Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara. Fired up by his recent lights to flag victory in Le Mans, Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team rider Sergio Garcia pushed his GASGAS RC 250 GP bike to the limit around the 5.2km Mugello circuit. Capitalizing on the near perfect summer conditions - which featured track temperature peaking at 34°C - the 18 year old Spanish rider quickly carved his way from a 14th place qualifying slot, into the top ten within the first half of the race. What’s more, during his charge into the leading pack, Garcia also set the fastest lap of the race, with a blistering time of 1:57.188. By lap 12 Garcia briefly pushed into the top four. However, while Garcia was easily circulating with enough speed to place on the podium, he struggled with the highly strategic slipstream racing which characterizes Moto3. Eventually crossing the line in 8th, while battling with championship leader Pedro Acosta, Garcia was demoted to 9th due to a track limits infringement on the last lap. Meanwhile teammate Izan Guevara gritted through a challenging weekend. After enduring a crash on Saturday, the former Junior Moto3 champion started from 27th. Impressively Guevara made a lightning start and jumped up nine places on the first lap alone. Unfortunately, a crash involving three competing riders split the field and caused an unassailable gap between the top of the grid and the chasing pack, which Guevara was heading. Guevara pushed and eventually finished 17th, taking valuable experience with him into the next Grand Prix. Next up the Moto3 Championship heads to Spain and the legendary Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the start of a fast and furious three races in four weeks. #11 - Sergio Garcia: “I got a lot of positive feelings from this race. I felt really good and could fight hard with the other riders on every lap. I just missed out on a good position onto the home straight, which is so key here. The slipstream effect here on the main straight is huge. To be honest I should have placed myself better on track - especially on the last few laps - but these are the things I need to learn, and I’m sure for Barcelona I’ll be able to remember what happened here, and crucially improve more!” #28 - Izan Guevara: “It was a challenging day here at Mugello for sure. I started quite far back on the grid and was hoping to get higher in the group, but in corners six and seven there was a crash and it caused a breakaway between my group and the front. We couldn’t do much more really. I felt great on the bike but unfortunately there is not much more to say. We’ll look to Barcelona now, where we’ll hope to be further forward and score better points.” Jorge Martinez (Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team Manager): “This was a typical race for Mugello, with a large group charging all the way to the finish line. I feel like we saved something from this GP. It would have been nice to get inside the top five and for the guys to have more points. However, this was more race experience for both riders. Sergio is gaining more confidence with the team and the bike all the team. Izan had a tougher time and it was a shame about his crash yesterday but he learned a lot at this track, which is one of the tougher ones and most technical on the calendar.” Results - 2021 Moto3 World Championship, Round 6: 1. Dennis Foggia (Honda) 20 laps; 2. Jaume Masia (KTM) +0.036, 3. Gabriel Rodrigo (Honda) +0.145, 9. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS), +0.861, 17. Izan Guevara (GASGAS), +23.499 Championship Standings - After Round 6: 1.  Pedro Acosta (KTM) 111pts; 2. Jaume Masia (KTM) 59pts; 3. Ayumu Sasaki (KTM) 57pts; 4. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) 56pts; 13. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 26pts

30 may. 2021

TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING DELIVER STRONG PERFORMANCES AT FOX RACEWAY MX NATIONAL

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The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team was fired up for the opening round of the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship in Pala, California, delivering strong performances by riders Justin Barcia and Michael Mosiman. Barcia established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the 450MX Championship, showing great speed and agility with 3-6 moto scores for a combined finish of fourth overall. Mosiman was consistently fast all day, tallying 4-4 moto scores to also come away with fourth overall at Round 1.

• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing gets first AMA Pro Motocross round under its belt in 2021
• Barcia delivered a pair of strong performances on the MC 450F, giving GASGAS Factory Racing its first moto podium in the 450MX class
• Mosiman proved that consistency is key at the season opener with 4-4 finishes in 250MX

With a full gate of heavy hitters lining up in the 450 class, Barcia got a top-10 start in Moto 1 and he settled into his groove during the first few laps. About halfway through the 30-minute plus two-lap race, Barcia’s ‘BAM BAM’ instincts kicked in and he made an intense charge, refusing to let down for anything or anyone. Picking off former champ Ken Roczen for sixth, Barcia harnessed that momentum to break into the top-five around lap 10. Riding comfortably on the edge, he rallied his way into third with four laps to go, ultimately nailing a third-place podium finish in Moto 1. In Moto 2, Barcia got a fifth-place start and immediately went for a big pass attempt early on but a little bobble robbed his momentum and he settled into the fifth spot. He kept the pressure on fourth early on, pulling the trigger on lap five and immediately setting his sights on the podium battle ahead. Chipping away, Barcia was able to overtake third for a few laps before dropping back to fourth heading into the final stretch. On the last lap, he encountered a small crash that ultimately dropped him back to sixth in the moto but his combined scores were enough to secure fourth overall on the day.
Justin Barcia:  “The track was really gnarly today but my bike was working awesome. I got through practice and went into the first moto open minded and that was a really good ride for me. All-in-all, fourth overall is a super good spot to be in going into the season. It’s a long, grueling season and I definitely need to be on the podium a lot, win races and just stay consistent. I am definitely looking forward to next weekend.”
250MX
With a fresh slate outdoors, both Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing 250cc teammates were fired up to kick off the Pro Motocross Championship on Saturday. In Moto 1, it was Mosiman who went to work early on climbing his way back from a 13th place start. He got up to seventh around the midway point before kicking his MC 250F into overdrive and charging up to fourth. He chased down the podium battle later in the race but simply ran out of time, finishing just off the box in fourth.  In Moto 2, Mosiman jumped out to a top-five position on the start and he found himself in a dicey battle for the next few laps. He overtook fourth later in the race and once again made a big push for the podium battle, nabbing a fourth-place finish in Moto 2 and fourth overall on the day.
Michael Mosiman:  “It was a good day. I rode really smooth and had a couple mistakes that cost me a podium but to be honest, coming out here I wasn’t really sure where I was going to be. I thought I was going to be really good but it’s comforting to have the first one out of the way and have a good result. There’s a lot to look forward to this season, so I’m really excited.”
It was an eventful day for Pierce Brown but he kept his head held high and pushed through the adversity. In Moto 1, he got a decent jump aboard his MC 250F but he collided with another rider off the start and broke his shifter, which forced him to ride in second gear until the team was able to pull him in for a quick repair in the mechanic’s area. Despite losing ample time, Brown was able to finish out the moto with 23rd place. In Moto 2, he began just inside the top-10 and he hovered around that spot for most of the race. With a 10th place finish in Moto 2, Brown was able to turn things around and salvage a 15th overall finish.
Pierce Brown:  “I was stoked for the first moto, I got a decent start and collided with another rider, breaking my shifter right after the start. After getting the shifter on, I felt like I was riding decent but I was just too far back to make anything happen. I wanted to come out swinging for the second moto but I just started off too slow. It took me a while to find my flow and once I did, I was feeling good. It was good to be in the mix with the whole crew, that’s something I haven’t done in a while. I definitely want more, so we’re going to come out swinging for Colorado next weekend.”
Round 2 of the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship heads to Thunder Valley Motocross Park in Lakewood, Colorado for the Thunder Valley National on June 5.
Results – 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Round 1
450MX – Overall
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha); 2. Ken Roczen (Honda); 3. Aaron Plessinger (Yamaha);  4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) …21. Tyler Medaglia (GASGAS); 25. Mitchell Falk (GASGAS); 38. Colby Copp (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 1
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 15 laps; 2. Chase Sexton (Honda) +0.099; 3. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +12.313 …18. Tyler Medaglia (GASGAS); 23. Mitchell Falk (GASGAS); 39. Colby Copp (GASGAS) 450MX – Moto 2
1. Ken Roczen (Honda) 15 laps; 2. Aaron Plessinger (Yamaha) +11.878; 3. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) +23.354 … 6. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +12.313; 21. Tyler Medaglia (GASGAS); 23. Mitchell Falk (GASGAS); 32. Colby Copp (GASGAS) 250MX – Overall
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda); 2. Jeremy Martin (Yamaha); 3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha);  4. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) …15. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); 21. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 26. Ramyller Alves (GASGAS; 27. TJ Uselman (GASGAS); 29. Jerry Robin (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 1
1. Jeremy Martin (Yamaha) 15 laps; 2. Jett Lawrence (Honda) +02.821; 3. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) +14.045;  4. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) +35.213 …17. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 21. Jerry Robin (GASGAS); 23. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); 24. Ramyller Alves (GASGAS); 30. TJ Uselman (GASGAS) 250MX – Moto 2
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 15 laps; 2. Jeremy Martin (Yamaha) +06.960; 3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) +24.017;  4. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) +38.284…10. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); 21. Ramyller Alves (GASGAS); 24. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS); 27. TJ Uselman (GASGAS); 39. Jerry Robin (GASGAS) Championship Standings – After Round 1
450MX
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) 45pts; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 40; 3. Aaron Plessinger (Yamaha) 40;  4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 35 250MX
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 47pts; 2. Jeremy Martin (Yamaha) 47; 3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 36;  4. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 36 …15. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 11

25 may. 2021

LAIA SANZ RETURNS TO TRIALGP!

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Determined not to let her competitive fire burn out, Laia Sanz has decided to return to the feet-up world of trial and compete in the 2021 FIM Women’s Trial World Championship! Going back to where her motorcycle career started, Laia is reigniting her passion for trial and returning to the paddock where she’s enjoyed so much success in the past. Gunning for the Women’s Trial World Championship title, we couldn’t be happier making a little space for her underneath our trial team’s awning.

• Laia Sanz returns to the TrialGP paddock for 2021
• Spanish ace will compete on TXT GP 300
• 2021 TrialGP season kicks off in Italy, on June 11

Since deciding to return to TrialGP, Laia’s been fully focused on preparing herself for the upcoming season, re-sharpening her feet-up skills and finding her feet (pun intended) on a trial bike once again. Helped by plenty of time on her bike – take a look at her Instagram if you need any proof – with the start of the TrialGP series getting ever closer, Laia’s been on the gas non-stop recently and couldn’t be happier about returning to the Women’s Trial World Championship!

Incredibly, Laia already has 13 FIM Women’s World Trial Championship titles and we reckon she has what it takes to make it 14. Winning won’t be easy, it never is at the highest level. But that’s the goal, and no matter what the outcome, it’s going to be a ton of fun seeing her back in action again!

But it’s not just TrialGP that’ll be keeping Laia busy in 2021. As one of our GASGAS Brand Ambassadors we’ve filled her garage with a selection of our bikes, meaning she can ride, race and train on whatever and whenever she feels like it. Be it on one of our motocross or enduro bikes, or a little eMTB action on her Trail Cross 9.0, Laia will be mixing things up and keeping things fun.

Check out what Laia has to say about her TrialGP return here.

Laia Sanz:  “I’m so happy about competing in trial again! It’s something I would have liked to have done last year, and we had everything ready, but one week before the first TrialGP round I contracted Lyme disease, which forced me off the bike for a while. I’ve wanted to come back to trial for a long time now. I have always loved trial and to have the possibility to return with GASGAS it’s just perfect. Albert, our team manager, is a great guy and a great rider, so I know he’ll be able to help me a lot. The bike works so, so well, so rather than testing I’ve been able to focus on regaining the skills needed to compete at the highest level, and I feel like I am getting there now. Eight years have gone by since my last TrialGP season so obviously I have lost some of my ability, but I feel good and I’m getting more and more comfortable with the bike each day. Outside of TrialGP, being appointed as a GASGAS Brand Ambassador is huge for me. We began our journey together last year so to continue with the brand and be more hands on with all the bikes is really important. Not only are they really enjoyable to ride but they are great for training and who knows, maybe I’ll compete in some one-off races for fun.”

Albert Cabestany – GASGAS Factory Racing Trial Team Manager:  “Having Laia back in trial is great news, not only for the whole GASGAS team but also for the sport of trial. It’ll be great to have someone who can challenge Emma Bristow, which will be exciting for the sport. All the team is excited to welcome her, and she’s really excited about this new chapter in her racing career. Laia is ambitious but she’s conscious that she has been out of trials for some years. She has been practicing a lot, but nothing compared to the riders who have been focusing 100 percent on trial during the last years. Her level was really high in the past and as we say, ‘once a trials rider, always a trials rider’. Her main challenge will be to sharpen her skills with not too much time to prepare. We have seen Laia do some amazing things during her career so I’ve no doubt that she’ll be able to be successful once again.”

16 may. 2021

Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team rider Sergio Garcia rockets to dominant French GP victory

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Awesome lights-to-flag performance from Sergio Garcia; securing Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team’s maiden Moto3™ Grand Prix Win

• 18 year old Sergio Garcia wins the French GP with a near lights-to-flag race performance
• Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team are Moto3 Grand Prix winners in only their fifth race in ‘red’
• Garcia secures 25 points and surges to second place in the championship standings
• Teammate Izan Guevara finishes 14th grabbing two vital championship points

Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team Rider Sergio Garcia overcame ever-changing conditions to rocket through to a dominant win starting from 8th place on the grid. The 18 year old Spanish rider from Castellón treated onlookers to a true champion’s performance during the 22 lap race at Le Mans. A rain soaked warm up meant the race was started in wet conditions, and on wet tires, however as the lights went green the sun cracked through the clouds and rapidly started to dry the 4.1km circuit. Garcia made a lightning start jumping up to third place on the opening lap, and then into the lead by the early part of lap two. Consistently setting the on-track pace, Garcia pulled a five second gap on his rivals by lap seven, which increased to 7.1 seconds by the final flag. Garcia’s sole race rival Filip Salac - who eventually finished second - was unable to keep pace with the Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team rider on his GASGAS RC 250 GP bike, meaning the Czech rider also dropped away by 2.3 seconds by the end of the race. #28 and Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team rider Izan Guevara rode a determined race, starting from an uncharacteristically lowly 24th on the grid. The 16 year old, former FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Champion, struggled initially with the changing conditions, but settled into a good rhythm by the midpoint of the 22 laps. While avoiding the numerous on-track spills - which tallied over 100 in the Moto3 class as a whole during the French Grand Prix weekend - Guevara crossed the line in 14th securing two valuable championship points.   Next up the Moto3 championship moves to Tuscany in the heart of Italy, on the 30th May, for the Gran Premio d'Italia Oakley at Mugello. #11 - Sergio Garcia: “I’m so happy to get the win. The race for me was actually very difficult because the track conditions were changing lap by lap. There was a drying line quite quickly, but parts of the track still remained more wet than others. I had to manage the tires as best as I could but still push hard. Overall, I am just very happy with my ride - pushed hard to the limit every lap. This victory is for all my family and my team, we have worked very hard to get here. I’m so happy!” #28 - Izan Guevara: “The start of the race was not great. There was a lot of water and it took me a while to get going, because the feeling on track was pretty complicated. The bike was moving a lot and I lost a few seconds each lap but after that I was able to find my way and get faster. In the end our rhythm was better than the lead group but the distances were too big. It’s good to take some points, and in the end I’m content with the race and setting the third fastest lap. We turned it around to at least take something.” Jorge Martinez (GASGAS Aspar Team Manager): “It’s a very special day: the first victory with GASGAS and for us being a Spanish team with a Spanish brand and a Spanish rider we’re even happier! We made a big step today and now we’re up to 2nd in the championship even if there is a long season ahead. This was the team’s 140th win so it’s even more satisfying.” Results - 2021 Moto3 World Championship, Round 5: 1. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) 22 laps; 2. Filip Salac (Honda) +2.349, 3. Riccardo Rossi (KTM) +5.589, 14 . Izan Guevara (GASGAS), +50.891 Championship Standings - After Round 5: 1.  Pedro Acosta (KTM) 103pts; 2. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) 49; 3. Andrea Migno (Honda) 47; 11. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 26

9 may. 2021

TOUGH DAY FOR TADDY AT EXTREME XL LAGARES

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Back racing after his lengthy winter lay-off following shoulder surgery, Taddy Blazusiak showed great form at round one of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship at Extreme XL Lagares. Qualifying third, and more than capable of taking on the horrendous conditions faced by all riders after heavy rain fell overnight ahead of today’s racing, our extreme enduro star showed he’s not lost any of his speed. Battling hard in the tough conditions he finished the first heat in second place before opting to withdraw from the second heat with a tweaked knee.

• Taddy Blazusiak shows top form in Portugal
• Covid restrictions cause big changes to Extreme XL Lagares race format
• No world championship points awarded due to conditions

Right from the off, Taddy showed he meant business, posting the third-fastest time on Saturday’s short qualifying session. Frustratingly for all involved, near perfect qualifying track conditions were replaced by mud. Lots of mud! Not fazed by the extremely wet and tough conditions, the Polish hard enduro legend made a great start to the day by completing the first of three pro class finals in second place.

Pushing hard on his EC 300 in the second heat, Taddy twisted a knee on one of the many obstacles. Despite initially choosing to continue, he decided to withdraw from the event so as not to risk any further injury.

Originally scheduled to include an Endurocross, Prologue, and hard enduro Main Race, the 2021 edition of Extreme XL Lagares had to be cut down considerably at the 11th hour when a regional Covid hot spot forced Portugal’s General Health Directorate to restrict sporting events to run ‘behind closed doors’. As such, organizers were forced to put on a heavily restricted race using only the Endurocross track. Although full championship points were initially going to be awarded, horrendous conditions resulted in a unanimous decision by the FIM and championship promotors to run the event without points.

Taddy will now head home to continue his training ahead of the next round of the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship.

Taddy Blazusiak:   “Overall, it’s been a strange weekend. With the cancellation of the main race it was always going to be tough to run a full event. Qualifying yesterday went really well, I was feeling good and got third fastest, so I was pleased with that. This morning, just before the start of the first moto, the organizers told us there wouldn’t be any points on offer due to the conditions. We still lined up though, to try and do what we could. The first race went really well for me – I got second and felt I was riding well. Just a couple of laps into the second race I tweaked my knee a little though. I carried on but was in some pain and so to avoid making it any worse I decided to pull in. With no points being awarded I didn’t want to risk an injury so I thought it would be best to call it a day. I feel for the organizers as they have worked hard to make the most of a tough situation. We’ll definitely be back next year to do what everyone wants to do - race the full schedule in front of the fans.”

Results: Extreme XL Lagares 2021
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 20 + 20 + 17 = 57 points
2. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 8 + 17 + 20 = 45 points
3. Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna) 13 + 13 + 13 = 39 points
9. Taddy Blazusiak (GASGAS) 17 + 0 + 0 = 17 points

6 may. 2021

GET IN ON THE ACTION WITH OUR MXGP RACERS!

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Spend a day with our GASGAS Factory Racing MXGP and MX2 team riders as they let loose and play for the cameras at their pre-season photo and video shoot!

You’ll get to know our racers Pauls Jonass, Brian Bogers, Isak Gifting, and Simon Langenfelder a little bit better before they gear up and get on the gas around a privately owned circuit and have a little pre-season fun in the sun.

The serious business for the team starts on June 13 in Russia and the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship.

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Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoJPR6zloSw

3 may. 2021

TADDY BLAZUSIAK FIRED UP FOR EXTREME XL LAGARES

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We’re going enduro racing, and with Taddy Blazusiak in control things are looking good as we take on the first ever running of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Leading GASGAS Factory Racing into the eight-round series, Taddy is more motivated than ever to make his mark on the extreme enduro scene once again and hopefully come away with another world title.

• Blazusiak leads GASGAS Factory Racing into 2021 hard enduro season
• Enduro legend will compete on our awesome EC 300 2-stroke machine
• Eight-round FIM Hard Enduro World Championship kicks off in Portugal

We’re proud to have a rider of Taddy’s stature leading our first assault into the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. As a six-time FIM SuperEnduro World Champion, five-time AMA EnduroCross Champion, and five-time Red Bull Erzbergrodeo winner he’s a rider synonymous with the very toughest events the sport of enduro has to offer. And with the creation of the new hard-enduro-only FIM championship we know we have one of the best in the business to represent the brand.

The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship will feature eight rounds in eight different countries, including a trip across the Atlantic to Tennessee, USA for the Red Bull TKO. First however, eyes will be on Portugal for round one and Extreme XL Lagares. While the race won’t feature any spectators unfortunately, it will still deliver some of the toughest terrain over the course of the three-day event.

Competing alongside Taddy as a GASGAS Factory Supported junior rider, up-and-coming Austrian racer Michael Walkner will also be looking for success on his EC 300. Focused on gaining as much experience as possible from his teammate, while fighting him for the podium places, the 23-year-old is super-excited to start his 2021 campaign, and eager to show what he can do!

Taddy and Michael’s first FIM Hard Enduro World Championship event will be Extreme XL Lagares, in Portugal, on May 7-9.

Taddy Blazusiak:  “I am so excited – 2021 is looking to be a great year. I think the new FIM Hard Enduro World Championship is something I, and a number of the other extreme riders, have been looking forward to for a long time, and I’m really looking forward to seeing how things turn out. With the SuperEnduro Championship postponed, my training has turned back to the longer rides and more extreme terrain that we’re likely to see at this year’s Hard Enduro World Championship. I have switched back to the 2-stroke too, to get back up to speed on that. It’s been good, I’m really looking forward to finally getting some racing done, so I’ve been prepping myself, prepping the camper, getting everything ready for the season. It’s going to be a good one!”

2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship calendar
Round 1: Extreme XL Lagares – Portugal, May 7/8/9
Round 2: Red Bull Erzbergrodeo – Austria, June 3/4/5/6
Round 3: Abestone Hard Enduro – Italy, July 10/11
Round 4: Red Bull Romaniacs – Romania, July 27/28/29/30/31
Round 5: Red Bull TKO – USA, August 13/14/15
Round 6: HERO Challenge – Poland, September 11/12
Round 7: Hixpania Hard Enduro – Spain, October 1/2/3
Round 8: GetzenRodeo – Germany, October 29/30

2 may. 2021

Solunion GASGAS Aspar Team Secure Valuable Points At 2021 #SpanishGP

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Full gas for round four of Moto3™ at the legendary Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto as Solunion GASGAS Aspar Team riders Izan Guevara and Sergio Garcia race into the top 14; and secure valuable points in the battle for the 2021 Moto3 World Championship.

• Izan Guevara races to a solid 11th position; securing five vital championship points
• Sergio Garcia charges to recover from a Saturday Q2 crash and 21st grid start slot to finish 14th, and score three points
• Le Mans next in the 2021 Moto3 chase

A return to racing at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto is always a sure-fire favourite for everyone in the Moto3 World Championship paddock. While the grandstands that surround the 4.4km circuit unfortunately remained without fans for the weekend, the homecoming of world championship competition to southern Spain signalled an exciting glimpse of getting back to business as usual as Moto3 goes bar-to-bar on European soil this season. The Solunion GASGAS Aspar Team arrived at Jerez with high hopes; having battled to a series of solid points finishes at the three previous Grand Prix of the year in Qatar and Portugal. Not least Izan Guevara, who had recorded his first ever FIM CEV Junior World Championship win at Jerez last season. The 16 year old from Palma de Mallorca was placed in 11th in the championship heading into the Jerez weekender; and after working hard on set-up issues during Friday and Saturday, started Sunday’s 22 lap race in 11th position. With track temperatures pushing 27°C the racing was white hot, and despite tyre degradation making the task in hand more difficult, Izan kept his cool and held track position, ultimately finishing 11th by the final flag. Sergio Garcia gritted his way through a rollercoaster weekend. Aboard his GASGAS RC 250 GP bike, Garcia showed blistering pace during Saturday’s Q1 session, placing in 7th; and just 0.6 seconds off first place, and eventual race winner Pedro Acosta. A crash during Q2 on Saturday, saw Garcia pushed down to a 21st position grid slot for the start of Sunday’s race. Ever the fighter however, the former Moto3 Grand Prix winner took the challenge in his stride, charging through the field to seventh position on lap 10. Unfortunately, during the second half of the race, tyre wear issues plagued his progress and dropped the 18 year old down to 13th by the final flag. #11 - Sergio Garcia: “ It was a super-complicated weekend. We improved our feeling a bit during the warm-up, but I still felt like we were missing something to get the pace we wanted. I was stuck in the mid-pack during all of the race and couldn’t really do more. I tried my best to keep my cool, and I was pushing 100% and on the limit all the time. Unfortunately today really wasn’t our race to be at the front, but we are now focused to work even harder for Le Mans in two weeks time.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “This wasn't exactly the race we were hoping for today here at Jerez. We were in the fast group but the tyre dropped away just before the second half of the race and it meant we lost traction and positions. I was pushing as hard as I could, but a gap opened up of about two seconds to the rider in front, and I just couldn’t recover it. I don’t really have much more to say right now, but we’ll go for more in the next one in France!” Jorge Martinez (GASGAS Solunion Aspar Team Manager): "The Moto3 race was quite different to what I expected here in Jerez; it was really fast at the beginning with some very quick times all across the field. In the end it was as tough as ever: contact, crashes and more. We had some problems with the rear tyres where the riders couldn’t get on the gas as much as they wanted. I hope we can sort this for the next race and fight for the victory, as this is where we should be!” Results - 2021 Moto3 World Championship, Round 4: 1. Pedro Acosta (KTM) 22 laps; 2. Romano Fenati (Husqvarna) +0.417, 3. Jeremy Alcoba (Honda) +0.527, 11 . Izan Guevara (GASGAS), +3.986 … 13 . Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) +5.191 Championship Standings - After Round 4: 1.  Pedro Acosta (KTM) 95pts; 2. Niccolò Antonelli (KTM) 44; 3. Andrea Migno (Honda) 42; 9. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) 24; 10. Izan Guevara (GASGAS) 24

2 may. 2021

TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING CONCLUDES 2021 AMA SX SERIES IN UTAH

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The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team wrapped up their first-ever AMA Supercross Championship season tonight in Salt Lake City, Utah with all three of the team’s riders under the tent. In the 450SX class, Justin Barcia finished seventh in the Main Event, sealing the deal on fourth-place in the 2021 championship standings. It was a full house in the 250SX class as riders from both the East and West divisions were set to face off in the Main Event, thus lining up teammates Pierce Brown and Michael Mosiman together for the first time all season. It was Brown who came out ahead with a seventh-place finish, while Mosiman suffered a first-turn crash that proved difficult to come back from.

• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team wrapped up their first-ever SX season
• The 250SX classes converged for a powerhouse Main Event and Pierce Brown came away in seventh on the MC 250F
• Justin Barcia rounds out the 450SX Championship with fourth overall aboard the MC 450F

Barcia came into the final round looking for redemption after a rough encounter in Utah last weekend. He qualified ninth earlier in the day but he clicked up a few gears when it came time for the racing program. In the heat, Barcia charged his MC 450F off the line and right into the battle up front. Sitting at the tail-end of a four-rider train, he continued to push and keep himself within striking distance of the top-three guys, ultimately finishing fourth. In the Main Event, Barcia didn’t get the start he was looking for as he found himself back in 12th on the first lap. He worked hard to break through the field early on, making his way up to ninth about seven laps in. Despite his sense of urgency, Barcia struggled to make passes stick in the first half of the race but he kept on pushing and ultimately picked up two more spots to finish seventh.
Barcia:  “I felt good all day and was comfortable on the bike and the track, but finishing seventh wasn’t the way I wanted to end the season. All-in-all it was a solid year, I ended up fourth in the championship. Next year we’ll have some improvements to make but for the first Supercross season with the team, it was really enjoyable and fun and we have a lot more to show for next year, so we’ll keep on plugging along!”
The 250SX schedule showcased an interesting dynamic at the final round as each division had its own respective qualifying sessions and heat races, which then funneled into one combined LCQ and Main Event for the fastest 22 riders of the night. Pierce Brown, the 10th place qualifier in the 250SX West division, didn’t get the best start in his heat race as he began just inside the top-10 on lap one. He picked up the pace and charged his way up to sixth just before halfway and he finished strong in sixth.  
For the Main Event, the competition level was at an all-time high with the fastest riders in the nation lining up for a shot at ultimate victory. Brown grabbed a seventh-place start and battled just outside the top-five aboard his MC 250F. Shuffling from sixth to seventh later in the race, Brown ultimately landed in seventh for the night.
Brown:  “It was a quiet day for me. I didn’t get the start I needed for the Main Event and it showed in the results, I was just mid-pack the whole race. For the last round, I’m super stoked to get out healthy and ready to go for outdoors.”
Representing the 250SX East division, Michael Mosiman came out swinging aboard his MC 250F to claim a second-place qualifying position earlier in the day. He carried that momentum into his heat race, where he got off to a great start and put himself into the lead right away on the opening lap. With a flawless performance, Mosiman led all 10 laps to secure his third heat race victory of the season.
In the Main Event, Mosiman unfortunately got caught up in a first-turn pileup and started the race outside the top 20. He did his best to claw through the pack but with the best of the best from both divisions, it was a tough battle. After 22 laps of fighting, Mosiman ultimately made his way up to 15th to cap off the 2021 season with a top-five finish in the 250SX East Championship despite missing two rounds due to injury.
Mosiman:  “What a close to the 2021 Supercross season. It was going well but I had a pretty rough crash yesterday during press and I was a little stressed how I was going to ride today. Thankfully I had an awesome heat race but too bad it wasn’t the main because that’s when it all went wrong. I was in there up front in the turn and just got sandwiched and slingshot, which is a terrible feeling of hitting the ground and getting run over. But that’s part of it and we’ve got another series coming up, so chest up, we’ll start fresh and be in it.”
That concludes the 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, where the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team will look ahead to the second part of the season with the AMA Pro Motocross Championship at the end of the month.
Results – 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 17
450SX – Main Event
1. Cooper Webb (KTM) 29 laps; 2. Marvin Musquin (KTM) +3.556; 3. Chase Sexton (Honda) +5.556…7. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +16.036 250SX E/W Showdown – Main Event
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 22 laps; 2. Colt Nichols (Yamaha) +1.112; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) +5.608…7. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) +22.745; 15. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS)  2021 Championship Standings – Final
450SX
1. Cooper Webb (KTM) 388pts; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 353; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 326; 4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 289 250SX East
1. Colt Nichols (Yamaha) 210pts; 2. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) 181; 3. Jett Lawrence 177; …5. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 124 250SX West
1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 194pts; 2. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 181; 3. Cameron Mcadoo (Kawasaki) 177; …11. Chris Blose (GASGAS) 88; 12. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 75

30 abr. 2021

ALL-NEW GASGAS ELECTRIC BALANCE BIKES AVAILABLE NOW

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Start them young and keep it fun – there’s no better way! Knowing just how important it is for youngsters to develop essential skills at an early age, we’ve formed an exciting partnership with electric balance bike leader Stacyc™ to launch two exciting new GASGAS Factory Replica electric balance bikes. Available in two sizes – the 12eDrive and 16eDrive – the bikes are equipped with three power modes and feature adjustable seat heights to ensure children up to the age of eight gain maximum enjoyment while staying safe.

• GASGAS add two balance bikes to its electric powered range
• Riders as young as four safely introduced to riding on two wheels
• 60-minute run time and super-fast recharging for day-long fun

Whether it’s for beginners looking to get their first taste of life on two wheels or more experienced boys or girls pushing the limits around their local pump track, the GASGAS Replica 12eDrive and 16eDrive electric balance bikes are perfectly suited to a wide range of riders.

The GASGAS Factory Replica Stacyc™ 12eDrive is the perfect choice for little rippers who are just getting started with riding bikes. With 12” wheels and a low, but adjustable 13” seat height, the basics of pushing off, coasting, and balance can be discovered safely.

Featuring a higher-spec, high-output brushless motor with added low-end power and a top speed of 20kmph, the GASGAS Factory Replica Stacyc™ 16eDrive is the right choice for slightly taller kids or for those with a little more experience. Rolling on 16” wheels and with a 17” seat height, together with a strong aluminum frame, offroad exploration is unlocked.

With a 60-minute run time and super-fast recharging, both models guarantee day-long fun and massive smiles! Essential riding skills are also learned along the way as youngsters can safely explore how to use a throttle, brake, and learn how momentum is always your friend when cornering. All skills that will remain with kids for life. In short, they help develop both all-important hand-eye coordination and balance, at a rapid rate.

Once kids have mastered the fundamentals while whizzing around full throttle, the GASGAS MC-E 5 is next in line on their dirt biking journey. With an adjustable seat height and six selectable power modes, it’s the perfect bike on which to enjoy serious motocross fun!

For those looking to customize their ride, young shredders have the opportunity to show their support for their favorite GASGAS Factory Racing team rider as we’ve included a selection of number plate decals with each bike. Fans of 450SX rider Justin Barcia can proudly display the #51 on their bike, while those who prefer a more extreme approach can run hard enduro star Taddy Blazusiak’s iconic #111. We’ve also included a #1, for all those aspiring future champions.

It’s super-exciting for us to add the GASGAS Factory Replica balance bikes to our line-up, joining the MC-E 5 motocross bike in our electric powered range. Available from June at your local dealer. Availability may differ from country to country.

29 abr. 2021

LAIA SANZ FINISHES 23RD ON DAKAR STAGE TWO

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Hitting the sand dunes for the first time in the 2021 Dakar Rally, Laia Sanz has battled her way through a demanding stage two to post the 23rd fastest special stage time, passing 11 riders during the 457-kilometer timed special and completing the day without troubles. Despite being only the second stage of the event, the 685-kilometer stage saw riders face hugely demanding riding and navigational conditions but ultimately proved to be a positive day for Laia who improved three positions in the overall classification.

• Laia finishes 23rd fastest on Dakar stage two
• Long and demanding stage proved tough for all
• More sand dunes lie ahead on stage three

Laia Sanz:   “I’m a lot happier than I was yesterday. Not because of my result today, but because I felt good on the bike. Yesterday it was hard for me to find that good rhythm and the balance between riding and reading the navigation. I was able to use the dunes we had early on the stage to pass some of the riders ahead of me, and then I was able to keep focused on my riding. It was a tricky stage again, but I’m pleased I didn’t make any big errors. The stage was quite fast overall, with only 30-40 kilometers of dunes and more like one of last year’s stages. I’m happy it was a good stage for me.”

Starting as the 34th rider to enter stage two, Laia quickly improved to pass through kilometer 46 in 28th position. Faced with a seemingly never-ending sea of sand dunes during the early part of the special stage, she used her years of Dakar experience to successfully navigate her way through, picking up a handful of additional positions as she went. Riding her GASGAS RC 450F to an eventual 23rd place finish, Laia will enjoy an improved start position for stage three.

Day three of the 2021 Dakar Rally will see Laia face more sand dunes as she takes on a 403-kilometer timed special stage as part of the day’s 629-kilometer stage, which loops around the bivouac in Wadi Ad-Dawasir. Just like the event’s two opening stages, more challenging navigation is expected.

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2021, stage 2

1. Joan Barreda Bort (Honda) 4:17.56
2. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 4:21.51
3. Pablo Quintanilla (Husqvarna) 4:23.58
23. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 4:46.28

29 abr. 2021

LAIA SANZ MAINTAINS TOP 20 RANKING FOLLOWING DIFFICULT DAKAR RALLY STAGE 10

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Completing another stage of the 2021 Dakar Rally successfully, Laia Sanz keeps on pushing towards the end of this year’s event and secured a 29th place finish on stage 10. A small navigational error early on in today’s special wasn’t exactly part of the Spaniard’s strategy, but as is sometimes the case in rally racing, working a little overtime is all part of the job! Riding in dust for much of the stage, Laia was able to make up some of the ground she’d lost, going on to bring her GASGAS RC 450F home safely and just inside the top 30. A solid result considering the minor mishap, but more importantly, Sanz maintains 20th in the provisional standings as she edges closer to the event’s finish line in Jeddah.

• Laia maintains top 20 overall position despite a little mishap
• GASGAS RC 450F safely to the end of another tough stage
• Longest special stage of the Dakar Rally up next for Laia

Laia Sanz:   “A frustrating day today. I felt good early on, but then made a mistake with my navigation. A lot of riders then passed me and there was so much dust it was difficult to make up time – it was so hard to pass people as the canyons were just full of dust. But, overall, I reached the finish and that’s important and I hope for a better day tomorrow.”

Not the most enjoyable day for Laia, but successfully completing stage 10 of the 2021 Dakar Rally is another important step that takes her closer to the event’s finish line. Reaching the first waypoint of the 342-kilometer special in 18th, Laia’s navigational error then derailed what could have easily been her best stage result of the rally so far. Enduring a long and frustrating day in the saddle, most importantly however, Laia reached the finish in one piece and will now prepare herself for tomorrow’s longest special stage of the rally.

The 11th stage of the 2021 Dakar Rally is set to provide perhaps the toughest test of the event so far with riders jumping straight into the event’s longest special following a short liaison. At 511 kilometers, stamina will play a huge part in the outcome of the stage, especially with it including a physically demanding stretch of sand dunes that extends to almost 100 kilometers, where time can easily be won or lost. Upon completion of the stage, riders will arrive back on the Red Sea coast in Yanbu, with just one stage left to run.
Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2021, stage 10
1. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 3:12:33
2. Joan Barreda (Honda) 3:15:48
3. Kevin Benavides (Honda) 3:17:44
29. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 4:16:12

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 10)
1. Kevin Benavides (Honda) 40:20:08
2. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 40:20:59
3. Sam Sunderland (KTM) 40:30:44
20. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 45:42:59

29 abr. 2021

GIFTING DELIVERS THE GOODS AT MXGP OF GARDA TRENTINO

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Making history, enjoying both GP winning results and stand-out rookie performances, while also frustratingly seeing riders sidelined through injury, GASGAS Factory Racing have successfully completed the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship. Ending the season in style, Isak Gifting placed fifth overall in the MX2 class on his MC 250F at the MXGP of Garda Trentino, courtesy of the super-Swede’s 6-3 results. Gifting’s DIGA Procross teammate Michael Sandner enjoyed another point-scoring GP, securing 20th overall on the day. In the MXGP class, Standing Construct’s Ivo Monticelli enjoyed some time out front on his way to securing 13th overall.

• Isak Gifting secures fifth overall in MX2 at MXGP season finale
• Standing Construct’s Monticelli claims fourth holeshot of the season
• GASGAS Factory Racing complete successful first term in MXGP

Isak Gifting joined the DIGA Procross Factory Juniors team at round nine, arguably becoming the stand-out rider of the 2020 MX2 World Championship. Since then, he’s done nothing other than deliver impressive results and the MXGP of Garda Trentino was no different! A sixth-place finish in the opening moto set a positive tone for the day, with the MC 250F rider charging to an impressive third in race two. In claiming fifth overall, it elevated the Swede to 12th in the final championship standings despite the only contesting 10 of the 18 rounds.

Isak’s teammate Michael Sandner also ended the season strongly, scoring points despite crashes in both races. Since joining the DIGA Procross team, Sandner’s shown true determination by battling for position in each and every moto, with the Austrian’s best overall result of 12th coming at round 16.

In the MXGP class, Standing Construct’s Ivo Monticelli fired out of the gate to claim the race one holeshot! Leading for two laps, he showed he has the pace to run up front in the MXGP class before disaster struck. With a rock damaging his front brake it forced the Italian to slow his pace, dropping down the running order and ending the moto in 17th. Frustratingly, moto two didn’t see Ivo produce quite the same start as he had in the opening race. Battling for position just outside the top 10 for the whole moto, he claimed 12th for 13th overall. In a season blighted by injuries and illness, Monticelli enjoyed four holeshots along with five top-10 moto finishes on his way to placing 15th in the final standings.

Absent from the tail end of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship was Standing Construct’s Glenn Coldenhoff. After claiming GASGAS Factory Racing’s maiden MXGP moto and overall wins during the summer, the Dutchman was poised to secure a top-three championship result. Unfortunately, a heavy crash at round 13 ended his season early and despite missing six rounds, he finished eighth in the final standings.

Enjoying a successful first term in MXGP, GASGAS Factory Racing secured their first MXGP overall win, multiple holeshots in both classes, podiums, and top-five results throughout the year. Now, with the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship complete, the Standing Construct and DIGA Procross teams will take a well-earned rest following 16 Grands Prix within the last 13 weeks.

Isak Gifting:  “A great end to the season for me. I felt good on the bike all day and it showed in the results. Physically I felt strong, which is good this late in the season. Another podium finish in race two is another great result for me and the team. Joining the team to end the season as a fill in rider has been fantastic. It was a great opportunity that I grabbed with both hands and it’s been a great experience. It has helped me to improve every part of me. My physical strength, my mentality, and most of all, my riding. Knowing that I will return to the DIGA Procross team for next season means that I can focus on my training over the winter. I am in good hands with the team and I can’t wait for next season to start already!”

Michael Sandner:   “It was a big a struggle for me today but I still scored points in both races, which is good. Some mistakes in both races cost me some positions, which is disappointing and in the first race I was in the first turn crash so it was good to get into the points in that one. Being part of the DIGA Procross team for just over half of the season has been an amazing experience. I am really thankful for the opportunity and the team has been great to me. They are so professional and welcomed me into the team and I’m happy that I was able to score points for them in nearly every race. Thanks guys.”

Ivo Monticelli:  “The final GP of the year started off so well for me with the holeshot in race one. I then led for two laps, which was nice, and it was good to be up front and race with the top guys. A good start is what I’ve needed and I got it, so I was really pleased with how my race was going. Unfortunately, a few laps into the race a rock damaged my front brake, so it was difficult to stop for corners and caused me to crash a few times. Race two was ok, but it was difficult to pass, so 12th was the best I could do. This season has been very challenging, with a shoulder injury, stomach virus and a sprained ankle but I always gave my best effort. I had four holeshots and one today so it’s always nice to be leading races! Overall, not quite the season I was looking for but I have to thank the Standing Construct team. They have been behind me the whole time and built me a great bike. We’ve been together two years with many highlights so I wish them well for the future.”

Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 18

MXGP – Overall
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 47; 2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 47; 3. Gautier Paulin (Yamaha) 38… 13. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 13

MXGP - Race 1
1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 19 laps, 33:44:705; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 33:46:651; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 34:12:297… 17. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 35:34:374

MXGP - Race 2
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 19 laps, 33:53:636; 2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 34:09:613; 3. Gautier Paulin (Yamaha) 34:13:000… 12. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 34:56:195

MX2 – Overall
1. Ben Watson (Yamaha) 45; 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 41; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 40… 5. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 35; 20. Michael Sander (GASGAS) 7

MX2 - Race 1
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 19 laps, 34:05:231; 2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 34:11:364; 3. Ben Watson (Yamaha) 34:12:349… 6. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 34:20:038; 19. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 35:57:662

MX2 - Race 2
1. Ben Watson (Yamaha) 19 laps, 34:17:030; 2. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 34:17:918; 3. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 34:31:996… 16. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 35:48:952

Championship Standings – After Round 18

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 720pts; 2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 618; 3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 599… 8. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 375; 15. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 219

MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 759pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 679; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 581… 12. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 248; 29. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 67; 30. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 59; 32. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35

29 abr. 2021

LAIA SANZ SET TO TAKE ON DAKAR 2021

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Laia Sanz and GASGAS Factory Racing have completed their pre-Dakar testing and are now counting down the days to the start of their epic New Year adventure. Soon to be rolling up her sleeves and getting stuck into the 2021 Dakar Rally, Laia will take to the start of her 11th Dakar in a little over two weeks’ time as she looks to further cement her position as one of the event’s true greats.

• Laia to contest her 11th Dakar Rally in 2021
• GASGAS RC 450F to make its second appearance at famous event
• 12-stage event to cover 7,646 km, including 4,767 km of timed specials

In what has been a difficult year for all, for Laia recent months have been especially challenging due to contracting Lyme Disease during the summer, making her final Dakar preparations more complicated than normal. However, with support from her team, friends, and sponsors, Laia believes she is now ready to take on the world’s toughest cross-country rally. The RC 450F rider is fully focused on completing her 11th consecutive Dakar and delivering another strong result.

The 43rd edition of the race will see an increased emphasis placed on rider navigation and competitor’s abilities to tackle slower-speed, technical terrain, which is great news for Laia. Reducing the event’s average speeds, with her ability to both navigate well while under pressure and complete long stages with the minimum of mistakes, Laia is upbeat about this year’s route.

With the 2021 Dakar Rally once again being held in the Middle East, the event will start and finish at the Red Sea coastal city of Jeddah. Like all competitors, Laia will face a short qualifying prologue on Saturday, January 2, before starting the rally proper and 12 long and demanding stages covering a total of 7,646 km. With a rest day in Ha’il midway through the race, Laia will then work her way back to Jeddah on January 15, having raced 4,767 km of timed special stages against the clock.

With bikes and vehicles already on their way to Jeddah for the start of the race, GASGAS Factory Racing are pleased to announce a couple of changes in the team’s sponsor structure. Laia will wear KENNY race clothing for her assault on the 2021 Dakar and receive added support from long-time sponsor KH7.

Laia Sanz:   “It’s been a really tough year for me, so to be able to look forward to racing the 2021 Dakar means so much. I injured my hand on the second stage of this year’s Dakar, back in January, and although I carried on and completed the event the injury turned out to be worse than we thought. It took a while at the beginning of the year to recover from that. I was really looking forward to start training on my GASGAS trial and enduro bikes, and maybe fitting in some events. Unfortunately, when I was finally able to get out on my bikes again, I started to feel ill. Eventually I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease, which made me feel very unwell. Thankfully, with the right treatment I have been able to start riding again. I know I’m not 100% and we’ll have to see just how I feel when the rally starts in January. It helps that we have some experience now of the terrain we will face, and the way things work with the move to the Middle East. The event in January should also be a little more technical and with tougher navigation, so I’m looking forward to that. I don’t want to put any pressure on myself, and another finish would be incredible, but my main goal is to go there and just enjoy the race.”

Jordi Viladoms – GASGAS Rally Team Manager:  “Laia is a true champion, a real fighter, and even though this year has been difficult for her we know she will do all she can to be competitive at Dakar. She knows very well how to manage the race and her finishing record is incredible, it really shows how determined she is as a racer, and how she understands the real challenge of Dakar. With this year’s route looking like it will be more technical, I’m sure it will suit her really well. What she lacks in terms of time riding her bike in recent months I am sure she can make up for with her experience and determination. Dakar is always difficult, but Laia always rises to the challenge.”

29 abr. 2021

MIQUEL GELABERT JOINS GASGAS FACTORY RACING!

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Expanding the GASGAS Factory Racing Trial team rider line-up, Miquel Gelabert has joined our squad to take on the 2021 FIM TrialGP World Championship. The Spanish trial ace will compete alongside Jorge Casales as part of our well-established and successful team, with both riding our proven GASGAS TXT GP 300 machinery.

• GASGAS Factory Racing trial team sign Miquel Gelabert
• Spanish trial ace sets sights on TrialGP podium results
• 2021 TrialGP season scheduled to start in May

Entering his debut TrialGP season in 2016, Miquel Gelabert delivered incredibly consistent results to place 10th overall in the final standings. Following his impressive start, the Spaniard then continued to maintain solid form during his second term, placing 11th overall in 2017.

2018 was the year Miquel made his first trip onto a TrialGP podium, while competing in the UK at the penultimate round of the series. The then 20-year-old claimed third overall on the day – a result that helped lift the youngster up to ninth in the final championship standings.

Consistent results continued in 2019 and 2020 with Miquel again impressing throughout each campaign, ending both seasons in eighth overall. Three times fifth overall during the 2020 series, Gelabert has formed a strong foundation for future successes with GASGAS Factory Racing.

Now, with the newly appointed Trial Team Manager Albert Cabestany in his corner, Miquel Gelabert is armed with the support and machinery needed to progress up the world rankings and earn his place as a regular contender for podium finishes.

Miquel Gelabert:   “This is really a dream come true for me. I'm from Girona, just next to the GASGAS factory, and I’ve always wanted to be part of the GASGAS factory team. I'm over the moon to be able to race the bike I have always loved and to be in the factory team that I always wanted to be a part of. Last year I decided to race their bike under a private team, and it worked really well. I managed to get some good results and now I’m racing for the factory team! For 2021 I hope to achieve many podiums and be able to finish inside the top three overall. I know that it won't be easy, but I believe I have the level to do it. Right now, I'm training as much as I can and once I'm feeling 100% confident with the bike I think we can accomplish my goals. Also, having Albert Cabestany as my team manager is great, I’ll be able to get really valuable feedback from him. He has been a top rider for many years so his experience will help me. I can’t wait to start competing for GASGAS Factory Racing.”

Albert Cabestany, GASGAS Factory Racing Trial Team Manager:   “It’s a really exciting time with Miquel joining GASGAS Factory Racing. He’s a really skilled trial rider, with exceptional consistency, which is really important for success in trial. I believe that now he is on the factory team, with encouragement and guidance and the team’s support, we will really see what he is capable of in 2021. We still have some time to fully-prepare for the season and I am really confident that we can achieve great results together. With Miquel joining the team alongside Jorge Casales, I’m excited to begin working with both riders and can’t wait for the season to start.”

29 abr. 2021

TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING WRAPS UP ATLANTA SX WITH A TOP 5 FROM JUSTIN BARCIA

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On Saturday, the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team capped off a positive week in Atlanta Motor Speedway with Round 15 of the AMA Supercross Championship. Justin Barcia was on the gas aboard his MC 450F, rounding out the top-five in the premier 450SX class. Teammate Pierce Brown had an incredible come-from-behind performance on his MC 250F until a last-lap mistake shuffled him back to 14th just before the checkers.

• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing heads west to finish out the series in Salt Lake City, Utah next weekend
• Justin Barcia posts 10-4-5 race finishes in Atlanta
• Pierce Brown had an impressive come-from-behind performance in 250SX West

In the heat, Barcia started off back in seventh and worked his way into the top-five before the end of lap one. Overtaking fourth on the second lap, Barcia kept it pinned to secure fourth in the heat race. In the Main Event, he grabbed a top-five start and powered through the opening lap chaos to settle into fourth early on. He set his sights on the podium battle and kept the pressure high but a small bobble caused him to go down in a corner and from there he was left to play catch-up for the rest of the race. He put on a good battle but it wasn’t enough to catch the top-three, so he cruised it in for a top-five finish on the day. Barcia:  “I definitely missed out on the podium, which was a bummer, but all-in-all salvaged what I could. I just need to keep it on two wheels.  I’m really looking forward to the last two rounds in Utah, I really want to get another win before the season’s out. Two wins would be even better, so we’re going to give it our all in Salt Lake, full GasGas!”
In the 250SX West division, Pierce Brown put himself into a favorable position off the start of the heat race as he rounded the opening lap in second. He raced hard to earn a valuable second-place transfer into the Main Event. With a sixth-place start in the Main Event, Brown set himself up for a top-five charge early on but he found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, getting caught up in another rider’s mistake through the whoops. Brown went down and was forced to battle back from dead last, where he made his way back up to an impressive seventh late in the race but a last-lap mishap caused him to go down once again and ultimately finish 14th.
Brown:  “The result didn’t show but my riding in the heat and the main was the best it’s been in a while. I left everything I had on the track to charge back through and I made it up to seventh but on the last lap I got sideways in the sand section and fell, ending up 14th. The result was nowhere near what we wanted or are capable of but the riding was really good, so onto the next one.”
The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team now heads to Salt Lake City, Utah for the final two rounds of the 2021 AMA Supercross Championship beginning next Saturday, April 24.   Results – 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 15 450SX – Main Event
1. Cooper Webb (KTM) 14 laps; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) +0.957; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) +03.847… 5. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +10.297 250SX West – Main Event
1. Nate Thrasher (Yamaha) 11 laps; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) +06.705; 3. Seth Hammaker (Kawasaki) +13.204… 11. Derek Kelley (GASGAS); 12. Cedric Soubeyras (GASGAS); 14. Pierce Brown (GASGAS); DNS. Chris Blose (GASGAS) Championship Standings – After Round 15
450SX
1. Cooper Webb (KTM) 339pts; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 323; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 299;  4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 264 250SX West
1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 180pts; 2. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 160; 3. Cameron Mcadoo (Kawasaki) 158… 11. Chris Blose (GASGAS) 86; 12. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 59

29 abr. 2021

GASGAS FACTORY RACING READY TO GET ON THE GAS AT THE START OF TRIALGP 2020

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JORGE CASALES LINES UP FOR TRIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER IN FRANCE Finally, the wait is over! After months of anticipation, the 2020 FIM TrialGP World Championship is set to fire into life with GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jorge Casales ready to begin his quest for TrialGP success in Isola 2000, in the southern French Alps.

• Jorge Casales confident ahead of 2020 FIM TrialGP championship
• Four-round FIM Trial World Championship kicks off in France
• Albert Cabestany to compete in FIM TrialE Cup at series final in Italy

Performing well in 2020 Spanish Trial Championship events aboard his GASGAS TXT GP 300, Jorge is focused on regularly challenging for the top three in this year’s Trial World Championship, while also improving on the fifth-place result he secured in last year’s series. Enjoying one podium visit during last year’s outdoor championship to eventually finish just 15 points behind countryman Jaime Busto in 2019, despite the 2020 championship totalling just eight days of competition, Jorge knows he has what is needed to move up the ranks.

While Casales will be the sole representative to take on the opening three rounds of the 2020 series for GASGAS Factory Racing, at the fourth and final event in Italy he will be joined by teammate Albert Cabestany. Set to defend the FIM TrialE Cup title he dominated last year, the experienced Spaniard will unquestionably start as favourite for the all-electric title.

Shortened significantly due to the global Covid-19 restrictions, the 2020 FIM Trial World Championship will feature four, two-day events. Kicking off in France the series will move on to Spain just one week later and then to Andorra, the third event in as many weeks. Following a two-week break, the series will conclude in Italy in early October.

Jorge Casales:   “Like all riders I have been waiting and waiting for the start of the Trial World Championship, and now it is just days away I can’t wait. Of course, this is not a normal championship, but the fact that we have these four races is something special – I am very grateful to all of the organisers, the FIM and my team for making things happen. With three events in three weeks I hope to make a positive start this weekend in France and then continue like that in Spain and Andorra. There is no time to make big mistakes, so I want to do all I can to ride well and of course aim for the podium. Doing the best I can each weekend is the focus and aiming for the podium and a top three in the championship is my objective. I feel good so let’s see what happens. Improving on my 2019 championship result is also very important. I’m really looking forward to competing again, I can’t wait!”

29 abr. 2021

FOURTH-PLACE FINISH FOR JUSTIN BARCIA AT ORLANDO SX 1

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It was an overall positive night for Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia, who finished just off the 450SX podium after a close battle at the seventh round 2021 AMA Supercross Championship in Orlando, Florida. Teammate Michael Mosiman was sidelined once again as he continues to recover from a hand injury.

• Barcia will return to Orlando next Saturday to claim his rightful spot on the podium
• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing maintain a top-five standing in the 450SX Championship
• Mosiman sidelined with injury but looks to return soon

Barcia had a low-key start to the night, grabbing a top-five position off the start of his heat race. He worked his way into fourth halfway through and brought it home for a smooth fourth-place transfer. In the Main Event, Barcia overcame a bad jump off the line by sticking to the outside and funneling into fifth through the first turns. He moved into third early on and established a solid podium run for more than half the race. He made a mistake through the whoops and lost third but he was able to keep his momentum rolling enough to hold onto fourth. He collected himself and put in a last-ditch effort to reclaim third but it wasn’t enough to land on the podium in Orlando. Barcia:  “It was a bummer mistake in the whoops that really cost me the podium. I pushed as hard as I could to try to get the pass on him but wasn’t able to get it done. I definitely know I have the speed, I just need to put everything together and move on from it. It was a little frustrating but it was good riding and I’m healthy and ready to move onto the next Orlando.”
Michael Mosiman didn’t line up for Round 7 but he made an appearance in Orlando to support his team. The young rider received positive news this week that no surgery is required to repair his broken hand so he will wear a cast for the next three weeks in hopes of making a swift recovery.
Results – 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 7
450SX – Main Event
1. Cooper Webb (KTM) 25laps; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 0.943; 3. Zach Osborne (HQV) +05.313; 4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +0.422 250SX East – Main Event
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 19laps; 2. Colt Nichols (Yamaha) +01.118; 2. Christian Craig (Yamaha) +19.403 Championship Standings – After Round 7
450SX
1. Ken Roczen (Honda) 161pts; 2. Cooper Webb (KTM) 148; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki ) 132… 5. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 115 250SX Eas
1. Colt Nichols (Yamaha) 166pts; 2. Christian Craig (Yamaha) 158; 3. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) 138…6. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 97

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FOURTH OVERALL FOR ISAK GIFTING AT MXGP ROUND 14

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DIGA Procross Factory Junior’s Isak Gifting has delivered an incredible result at round 14 of the MX2 World Championship. In just his sixth race for the team, the young Swede claimed two fifth-place finishes at the brutally rough Lommel circuit, rewarding the MX2 class newcomer with an exceptional fourth overall. Isak’s DIGA Procross teammate Michael Sandner also impressed, claiming the moto one holeshot before racing to a 16th place finish. In the MXGP class, Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing’s Ivo Monticelli had a consistent, point-scoring day with two 12th place finishes for 11th overall.

• Isak Gifting continues rapid progression in MX2 World Championship
• Standing Construct’s Monticelli records 12/12 results at challenging GP
• DIGA Procross’ MC 250F claims second MX2 class holeshot of the season

Isak Gifting was the star performer for GASGAS Factory Racing at the MXGP of Limburg. A strong start in moto one saw the ever-improving racer then crash out of fourth place on lap two. Frustratingly, slipping down to 14th the Swede then put on an incredible charge. Utilizing a number of fast, sweeping lines to move forwards through the pack at a rapid rate, he slotted into sixth place at the halfway stage. Gifting continued with his blistering pace and inherited fifth position on the penultimate lap when Stephen Rubini crashed. Going on to bring his MC 250F home in fifth, Isak claimed a career-best MX2 result. From the drop of the gate in race two Gifting was fired up for another strong result, challenging for second place in the third corner. Losing time while trying to make the pass stick, he then settled into fourth, moving into third on lap eight. Two laps later the 19-year-old crashed but was quick to remount in fifth. Another crash on the penultimate lap saw him drop to sixth but undeterred, he charged back past Thomas Kjer Olsen and held on to finish fifth to claim an exceptional fourth overall.
Michael Sandner claimed the holeshot in the day’s opening MX2 moto. Running up front for a number of laps, the Austrian then held seventh position before continuing to record consistent laps around the brutally rough Belgian circuit. Never giving up, Sandner placed 16th in the moto, collecting more MX2 World Championship points in the process. Race two wasn’t quite so prosperous for the Austrian. Unable to replicate his moto one start, he raced within the point-scoring positions before just slipping out of the top 20 in the closing stages.
Ivo Monticelli delivered a pair of consistent results at the MXGP of Limburg, placing 12th in both races aboard his MC 450F. Not quite making the best of starts in race one, he pushed forwards and shadowed a battle for ninth place at the halfway stage. The Italian went on to claim 12th in the moto. Race two was much the same and with a trouble-free ride, Ivo claimed another 12th place, giving him 11th overall.
Glenn Coldenhoff was absent from the MXGP of Limburg following his injury sustained at round 13. Unfortunately for the Dutchman, the compression fractures to two vertebrae in his back will take time to heal, bringing an early end to his season. The round three winner will now focus on a full recovery ahead of the 2021 season.
In the EMX125 class, David Braceras claimed an impressive first overall with a 2-1 result to mark his maiden win in the class. Following three overall podium results in recent weeks, the Spaniard continues to hold down his strong second place in the championship standings with one round remaining.
Isak Gifting:   “It’s an amazing feeling. Eighth overall and now fourth overall, I’m really happy. I knew from my qualifying time that I was on the pace, and I know my fitness is good so I was confident ahead of both races. Even with crashes in both races I was fifth place so it has been a great day for me. I did get a little tired towards the end of race two but I stayed on the gas until the end. We’re making some really great progress so I can’t wait until Sunday.”
Michael Sandner:   “My day was not so bad with the holeshot in first moto. I rode for 20 minutes really good but then lost a little bit of my rhythm. I finished 16th so this was a good result for me. Second moto, I made a little mistake on the first lap and then I was dead last. I reached 17th but then I crashed again and lost my flow, finishing 23rd. I’m looking forward for a better GP on Sunday for the last one here at Lommel.”
Ivo Monticelli:  “Today was tough, but I gave my best in both motos and two 12th place finishes is a step in the right direction. I know need to focus more on my starts so that I can run with the top guys and know the pace. Overall I’m happy, but now I need to move into the top 10 as this is where I should be.”
Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross Factory Juniors will next compete in the FIM Motocross World Championship at round 15 of the series on October 25, returning to the Lommel venue for the third and final time.
Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 14
MXGP – Overall
1. Jorge Prado (KTM) 47; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 45; 3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 38… 11. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 18 MXGP - Race 1
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 16 laps, 35:51:802; 2. Jorge Prado (KTM) 36:01:262; 3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 36:11:079… 12. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 37:31:485 MXGP - Race 2
1. Jorge Prado (KTM) 16 laps, 35:54:221; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 35:55:570; 3. Tim Gajser (Honda) 36:01:730… 12. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 37:12:452 MX2 – Overall
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 47; 2. Ben Watson (Yamaha) 42; 3. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 39; 4. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 32… 20. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 5 MX2 - Race 1
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 16 laps, 36:00:760; 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 36:11:622; 3. Ben Watson (Yamaha) 36:39:037… 5. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 36:58:281; 16. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 15 laps, 39:09:778 MX2 - Race 2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 16 laps, 35:54:380; 2. Ben Watson (Yamaha) 35:57:369; 3. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 36:03:674… 5. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 36:20:862; 23. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 15 laps, 37:11:878 Championship Standings – After Round 14
MXGP
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 533pts; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 478; 3. Jorge Prado (KTM) 476… 6. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 375; 16. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 150 MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 616pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 555; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 438; 14. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 144; 28. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 59; 29. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35; 31. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 31

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BARCIA RALLIES THROUGH A TOUGH NIGHT TO CAPTURE A TOP-10 IN ATLANTA

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The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team enjoyed a three-rider lineup at Saturday’s Atlanta Supercross as Justin Barcia was joined by 250SX teammate Pierce Brown and special guest rider Ryan Sipes at the world renown Atlanta Motor Speedway. With lots of anticipation surrounding the series’ return to racing after two-weeks off, the day wasn’t without its challenges thanks to the tenacious combo of rainfall and the slick Georgia clay. In the 450SX class, Barcia fought through the lingering effects of a gnarly heat race crash to salvage a top-10 on the night, while Brown and Sipes got a little extra seat time on their way to the 250SX Main Event.

• The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team fielded three riders at Round 13 in Atlanta
• Justin Barcia experienced a big crash while leading the heat race, receiving stiches in his lip
• Pierce Brown returned from injury with a solid ride in the 250SX class 

Due to the rain all practice sessions were combined into one qualifier, giving riders less opportunities to master the all-new track but that didn’t stop Barcia from getting on the gas right away as he assumed the early lead in the heat race aboard his MC 450F. While out front, Barcia experienced a spectacle of a crash that took him down hard on the second lap. Despite taking a hit to the face, he got up and pushed through to salvage a seventh-place transfer into the main. Barcia received medical attention after the heat, including stitches in his lip, before heading to the line for the Main Event. He didn’t get off to a great start in the main but he rallied up to 12th by the halfway point and he held on to secure a top-10 finish for the night. Barcia:  “It was a tough day for sure. I felt good at the start of the heat race but unfortunately, I had a crash early on that roughed me up pretty good. Luckily, I was able to salvage a qualifying position and get my lip all stitched up before the main but I was definitely feeling the effects from the crash all night. We’ll try to use the next couple days to recover and get back at it on Tuesday.”
Team rider Pierce Brown returned to racing after missing the last three rounds due to a thumb injury. In 250SX Heat 2, Brown went down in the first turn and was forced to come through the pack early on. He battled as far up as 12th but it wasn’t enough to make the Main Event cutoff so he lined up in the LCQ for one last shot. He grabbed a fourth-place start aboard his MC 250F and quickly moved into third, where he carried a third-place transfer into the Main Event. With a far outside starting position, Brown found himself as far back as 17th on the opening lap and he shuffled positions the first few laps. He eventually worked his way up to ninth with two laps to go and he maintained through the checkers to score a top-10 finish in his first race back.
Brown:  “The day ended up decent for how it started. In the main, I was too far outside and didn’t get the start I needed but I pushed the whole time and ended up ninth. I almost had eighth but I gave it everything I had and I can go to bed tonight happy knowing that I left everything on the track. We’re definitely looking to improve for the next two Atlantas.”
The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team welcomed Ryan Sipes back to SX on Saturday as he piloted the MC 250F in the 250 class. Sipes put down a heater in the qualifying session to earn himself fourth overall heading into the day’s racing. He had some bad luck off the start of his heat race and he charged his way up from the back of the pack to just miss the Main Event transfer by one spot. In the LCQ, Sipes cued off his teammate Brown to finish fourth and ultimately secure the final gate in the big show. The “all-arounder” put in a solid ride throughout the Main Event to come away with 12th overall in only his second race of the season.
The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team will dive right back into racing on Tuesday, April 13 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.   Results – 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 13
450SX – Main Event
1. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 12 laps; 2. Chase Sexton (Honda) +06.669; 3. Cooper Webb (KTM) +16.864 …  10. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +33.534 250SX West – Main Event
1. Nate Thrasher (Yamaha) 9 laps; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) +11.677; 3. Cameron Mcadoo (Kawasaki) +28.108 …  9. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) +56.499; 12. Ryan Sipes (GASGAS) +1:06.310; 13. Chris Blose (GASGAS) +1:09.482; 19. Derek Kelley (GASGAS) +1:34.528   Championship Standings – After Round 13 450SX
1. Cooper Webb (KTM) 296pts; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 274; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 260;  4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 227 250SX West
1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 131pts; 2. Cameron Mcadoo (Kawasaki) 127; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 118 …  9. Chris Blose (GASGAS) 78; 16. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 35; 26. Ryan Sipes (GASGAS) 13

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CHALLENGING TRIALGP OF SPAIN FOR JORGE CASALES

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING TEAMSTER ENDURES FRUSTRATING HOME GP AS TRIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP REACHES HALFWAY POINT The second round of the 2020 FIM Trial World Championship, the TrialGP of Spain held in Pobladura de las Regueras in the north west of the country, proved to be a frustrating one for GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jorge Casales who saw a number of issues prevent him from challenging for a podium result. Hoping to build on his performances from the opening round of the series in France, Jorge ended day one in Spain in 10th position before placing eighth on day two.

• Jorge Casales endures tough TrialGP of Spain
• Spanish event marks mid-way point of 2020 TrialGP series
• GASGAS supported Miquel Gelabert earns 5-5 TrialGP results

Serving up some truly spectacular sections, big steps and super slippery terrain, the TrialGP of Spain saw notably higher scores from all TrialGP class riders compared to the first round of the championship in France. Wanting to make a strong start to the opening day, Casales completed the first lap with the sixth best score and 34 marks lost. Improving to 31 marks lost on lap two, an issue with his bike during lap three resulted in the Spaniard collecting maximum scores of five in each of the 10 sections, ending the day in 10th overall.

Despite some impressive riding during the early part of day two, a significant crash held Casales back on the second day of competition. Collecting 27 marks at the end of his first lap to ensure he was well in contention for a strong end-of-day result, on lap two he dropped just 17 marks, only two more than eventual day winner Toni Bou. Frustratingly, it wasn’t to be for Casales who was unable to ride at his best throughout lap three following his lap-two crash. Bravely riding on, he completed the lap for 31 marks lost, ending his day in eighth yet having performed much better than his final result suggests.

Enjoying a positive TrialGP of Spain, GASGAS supported Miquel Gelabert delivered two strong and consistent performances, placing fifth on each day of competition to ensure a positive improvement over his 8-7 results from the series opener in France. Gelabert sits fourth in the TrialGP standings with two events remaining.

Jorge Casales and his GASGAS Factory Racing team now head to Andorra for a third consecutive weekend of FIM TrialGP World Championship competition, round three of the 2020 series being held in Sant Julia, Andorra on September 19-20.

Jorge Casales:   “It’s clear that this wasn’t my best weekend, and certainly not the results we were hoping for. Things started ok on day one – I felt good and things were going ok, but around midday I had some issues with my bike. I tried to fix it, but we couldn’t make the changes we needed to, so the day didn’t end well. Everyone in the team put that behind us for day two and I honestly felt great during the first and second laps. Frustratingly, I had a big crash in section five, which was one of the toughest sections of the event. I hurt my leg when I crashed, which made the next one-and-a-half laps really tough. I had some other misfortune towards the end of the day as well, which added another five marks to my score, so all-in-all not the event I had hoped for. I’ll be working hard to come back strong next weekend in Andorra.”

Results: FIM Trial World Championship 2020, Round 2

TrialGP – day 1
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 28; 2. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 49; 3. Adam raga (TRRS) 57; 4. Gabriel Marcelli (Montesa) 68; 5. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 69; 6. Jeroni Fajardo (Sherco) 69… 10. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 115

TrialGP – day 2
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 48; 2. Adam Raga (TRRS) 56; 3. Gabriel Marcelli (Montesa) 62; 4. Benoit Bincaz (Beta) 66; 5. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 68; 6. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 69… 8. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 75

Championship standings: FIM Trial World Championship 2020, (after round 2)

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 75 points; 2. Adam Raga (TRRS) 65; 3. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 61; 4. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 39; 5. Jeroni Fajardo (Sherco) 38; 6. Gabriel Marcelli (Montesa) 38; 7. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 36

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GASGAS MOTORCYCLES WELCOME TADDY BLAZUSIAK

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MULTI-TIME ERZBERGRODEO, ENDUROCROSS AND SUPERENDURO CHAMPION TO LEAD GASGAS MOTORCYCLES INTO ENDURO COMPETITION   GASGAS Motorcycles are proud to officially welcome Taddy Blazusiak as their lead enduro rider with the Polish extreme and indoor legend embarking on a new chapter of his career aboard GASGAS EC 300 and EC 350F machinery.

Bringing a wealth of enduro experience to the brand, Blazusiak will compete as a GASGAS Factory Racing rider contesting the WESS Enduro World Championship and FIM SuperEnduro World Championship.

• Taddy Blazusiak to lead GASGAS Motorcycles in enduro competition
• Polish racer will compete on EC 300 and EC 350F machinery
• Taddy will compete in WESS Enduro World Championship & SuperEnduro World Championship

A rider who needs little introduction, the 37-year-old Polish star has enjoyed a hugely decorated career to date, known the world over for his fully committed riding style and love of competition.

As a six-time FIM SuperEnduro World Champion, five-time AMA EnduroCross Champion, five-time Red Bull Erzbergrodeo winner, along with having four X-Games Gold medals and a Red Bull Last Man Standing victory to his credit, Taddy has firmly cemented himself as one of the sport’s greatest athletes.

Returning to top-flight competition in 2018 following a short career break, Blazusiak has shown that his competitive spirit remains as strong as ever.

Finishing the 2019 WESS Enduro World Championship in fourth, while placing as runner-up in both the 2019 AMA EnduroCross Championship and 2020 SuperEnduro World Championship, Taddy remains a formidable competitor no matter what discipline or where in the world he lines up to compete.

Motivated to establish GASGAS Motorcycles at the fore of enduro competition both indoors and out, Taddy is eager to begin this new and exciting era of his career.

For extreme enduro competition Taddy will ride the EC 300 and compete on the EC 350F for classic enduro and indoor events. Utilizing the GASGAS trial range, he will also use the TXT RACING 300 as part of his training program.

Taddy will make his first outing with GASGAS at the start of the 2020 WESS Enduro World Championship.

Taddy Blazusiak:  “This is a really cool and exciting change in my career, the start of a new chapter for me. It’s an honor to lead the GASGAS brand back into enduro and I really want to do everyone proud. By joining this project from the beginning, I feel like I can really help to bring some value by using my experience to develop the bike and to show people what we are all about. There’s a freshness and a lot of energy about everything and I’m excited for people to see what we’ve been working on. Everyone that knows me knows how competitive I am, racing in new colors definitely makes me more determined to challenge for more race wins. Being a GASGAS rider means I get to race their exciting new enduro models as well as train on their amazing trial machines. Before I began competing in enduro, my trial career started with GASGAS. I won the European Trial Championship with them in 2004, so it’s very important to me to create something special now. Trial is still a big part of my life, the perfect way to prepare for the WESS Enduro World Championship. I’m already enjoying riding my TXT RACING 300 and know that I have the best bike available to sharpen my skills. Although this year has been different because of coronavirus, I do feel ready to get back racing. I’m really looking forward to returning to competition as a GASGAS rider.”

Robert Jonas – VP Motorsports Offroad:  “For a brand like GASGAS there is no better rider than Taddy Blazusiak to lead it back into enduro competition. Taddy needs little introduction, his many successes say everything needed about his determination, professionalism and drive. While it is no secret that Taddy is now one of enduro’s more senior racers his experience and focus, and his want to keep pushing both himself and those around him to be the very best they can be, will be invaluable to GASGAS during the first steps of the enduro program. Both in competition and when involved in development and testing, Taddy will bring a huge amount to GASGAS and we are sure he’ll play a central role in driving the brand forward in the years ahead.”

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GASGAS MOTORCYCLES TAKE TO THE START OF FIM MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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HISTORIC NEW CHAPTER BEGINS AS STANDING CONSTRUCT GASGAS FACTORY RACING AND DIGA PROCROSS GASGAS FACTORY JUNIORS CONTEST THE OPENING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT OF 2020 GASGAS Motorcycles will start an exciting new chapter in their offroad motorsport history this weekend as they step into the FIM Motocross World Championship for the first time. In what is a key moment for the brand as it expands to compete in top-level motocross alongside its trial, rally and planned enduro activities, the opening round of the MXGP and MX2 series will see GASGAS represented by Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors in the MXGP and MX2 classes respectively.

• GASGAS Motorcycles start new motorsport chapter with MXGP entry
• Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing spearhead MXGP effort
• DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors set to do battle in MX2

Robert Jonas, VP Motorsports Offroad:  “This is a very proud and important moment for all involved with GASGAS Motorcycles – the start of an exciting new chapter and the beginning of the brand’s journey into top-level motocross racing. GASGAS has a rich heritage in offroad motorcycling, it’s a brand that is about putting the fun back into riding, and together with Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors we have two established and passionate teams that perfectly fit what GASGAS is about. Like always, the first GP of every new season is a special moment, but we can say that for GASGAS this is also an historic moment. We know that all of our riders have prepared themselves with full commitment and we’re looking forward to seeing how they perform this year. Matterley Basin, the British GP, is a milestone for GASGAS Motorcycles, a key moment as we start our push to establish the brand on a global scale.”

Becoming a part of PIERER Mobility AG at the end of 2019, GASGAS Motorcycles will benefit from the group's shared-platform strategy, alongside other brands within the company. Faced with a minimal amount of time in which to be ready for the MXGP season opener, the specification of both the MC 250F and MC 450F machines used at Matterley Basin and throughout early-season GPs will evolve in-line with the arrival of the 2021 GASGAS Motorcycles production models.

Making GASGAS’ presence felt in the MXGP class, Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing will lead the brand into premier class competition. Glenn Coldenhoff, who placed third in last year’s series, comes into 2020 fit, healthy and looking to challenge for race wins. With impressive racing credentials, which include four overall GP wins and a pair of unbeaten performances at the two most recent editions of the Motocross of Nations, Coldenhoff begins the season in high spirits and as GASGAS’ MXGP team leader.

Ivo Monticelli completes Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing’s MXGP line-up. Continuing with Standing Construct for a second season, Ivo will look to harness his attacking riding style and post consistent results for both GASGAS and himself. During 2019, Monticelli placed a career-best fifth overall at the MXGP of Trentino, highlighting just what the Italian is capable of.

GASGAS Motorcycles are represented in the MX2 class by the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors team. Fielding a young pair of talented Germans – Jeremy Sydow and Simon Langenfelder – the squad and their riders are aiming for top-10 results in their first full season of world championship participation. Sydow placed sixth in the final EMX 250 championship standings in 2019 and raced one MX2 GP where he posted an impressive 13th overall.

Glenn Coldenhoff:  “It’s great to be a rider on a brand that is new to MXGP and to be a part of GASGAS’s history is an amazing feeling. I’m looking forward to making some good results and I’ve been working really hard over the winter months. There are some expectations from the team and also from myself, but we are racing MXGP and the goal is to win, so hopefully we can make that happen.”

Ivo Monticelli:  “It’s a new bike and a new project and I’m really happy with what the team and GASGAS have provided me with. I’ve had a great off-season and I’ve been preparing the best that I can to ensure that I’m ready for the season. I’m ready to get on the gas!"

Jeremy Sydow:  “It’s a really great opportunity for me to be a part of the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors team. It will be my second year with this team and I’m really happy with my bike and appreciate the trust that they have in me. I can’t wait to race this season and I’ll be giving my best effort at all times to be the best rider that I can be.”

Simon Langenfelder:  “It’s super-exciting to be racing a GASGAS this season. It will be my first full season in MX2, and I know that I have the bike and team to succeed. We’ve had a great winter preparation and I’m really happy with my bike so I’m looking forward to a great season ahead.”

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GASGAS GO ENDUROGP RACING IN 2021!

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Further expanding our global racing activities, we’re thrilled to be taking on the FIM Enduro World Championship in 2021, together with Andrea Verona! Leading GASGAS Factory Racing into the EnduroGP series, the Italian has his sights set firmly on retaining his Enduro1 title on GASGAS EC 250F machinery while also challenging the established stars of the overall EnduroGP class.

• GASGAS Motorcycles enter FIM Enduro World Championship in 2021
• World Champion Andrea Verona joins GASGAS Factory Racing
• Italian aims to retain E1 crown on GASGAS EC 250F and go after EnduroGP title

Entering the FIM Enduro World Championship in 2021 is another important step forward for GASGAS Factory Racing. Together with Taddy Blazusiak, who will handle business in the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, Verona will complete a formidable two-rider line-up.

Jumping into the world enduro scene back in 2017, Verona made an immediate impact by capturing the Youth 125cc Enduro World Championship crown in just his first full season of international racing. One year later, the youngster topped the 2018 FIM ISDE Junior World Trophy competition together with lifting the J1 Enduro World Cup title.

More recently, and following a rapid rise through the enduro ranks, Verona claimed the 2020 Enduro E1 World Championship title at just 21 years old! Winning five of the eight days of racing that formed last year’s series, when he wasn’t victorious the Italian racer placed second each time out to deliver a 100% podium record throughout the season. Furthermore, Andrea secured third overall in the EnduroGP category to impressively round off his truly memorable breakout season.

Originally set to compete for KTM Italy in the 2021 before getting the call-up from GASGAS Factory Racing, now armed with his GASGAS EC 250F, Andrea is focused on defending his Enduro1 World Championship title while also challenging for overall EnduroGP honors.

Andrea Verona:   “It’s an amazing feeling to be a part of the GASGAS Factory Racing team in enduro. To be chosen as the rider to lead the team in EnduroGP is a really good feeling, and it makes me really proud. I’ve been able to spend a little bit of time on the bike, and with the team, and I have a good feeling with everything already, which is really positive this early in the year. My main goal for 2021 is to retain my Enduro1 title but this won’t be easy with so many good riders in the class. I’m also looking to challenge for the overall EnduroGP title as well. Last season was kind of like my rookie year in the EnduroGP class, so I now have a better understanding of what it takes to be successful in that class. I have some things to work on, to improve my riding and sharpen my skills, so that I’ll be ready and fully prepared for round one. This is a fantastic opportunity for me, I can’t wait to start racing for GASGAS.”

Robert Jonas – VP Motorsports Offroad:  “Together with our participation in the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, this is a really important and exciting progression for GASGAS. Andrea is perfect fit for GASGAS and entering the FIM Enduro World Championship further expands the brand’s enduro racing activities. Despite being only 21 he has shown his talents by winning the Enduro1 title and progressing to the very top of the Enduro World Championship, in just a few years. It’s clear that Andrea has a very bright future in the Enduro World Championship and with the full support of GASGAS Factory Racing we believe he can improve further and also challenge for overall EnduroGP class honors. We are really pleased to welcome Andrea to GASGAS and look forward to the start of the Enduro World Championship later this year.”

Fabio Farioli – GASGAS Factory Racing Enduro Team Manager:   “2021 is going to be a really exciting season for both Andrea and GASGAS Factory Racing. Last year he really took a big step forwards and I believe that he can continue to improve at the highest level. With a little more time, I also believe he will consistently challenge for the EnduroGP podium, as well as the Enduro1 title. To be the official GASGAS rider in EnduroGP is a big honor for Andrea, I know that he is ready to give his all and has been training hard to be ready for the start of this season. With EnduroGP, the Italian Enduro Championship and the ISDE being in Italy, Andrea will have a busy and exciting season of racing. We all believe Andrea has a very bright future and look forward to watching him race in 2021.”

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING SIGN PAULS JONASS AND BRIAN BOGERS

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GASGAS Motorcycles have secured the signatures of yet more exciting racers ahead of the 2021 MXGP season! Hard-charging former MX2 World Champion Pauls Jonass teams up with the highly-capable Brian Bogers to complete Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing’s all-new MXGP rider line-up! With his all-action riding style, Pauls will be the perfect match for the awesome MC 450F as the Latvian looks forward to re-establishing himself as one of the world’s best. Delivering a strong run of results during 2020, Dutchman Bogers is ready to mix it up with the heavy hitters of the MXGP class.

• Former MX2 champ Pauls Jonass leads GASGAS’ MXGP class assault
• All-new rider line-up for Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing
• Brian Bogers set to deliver the goods in 2021 aboard GASGAS MC 450F

A proven MXGP racer, Jonass entered the grand prix scene in 2014, rapidly progressing to become MX2 World Champion just three years later. Placing as runner-up in 2018, the Latvian then moved to the MXGP class for the following season. In his debut 450cc campaign he was quick to find success, securing three overall podium visits and an impressive sixth place in the final standings.

2020 was set to be Jonass’ breakout year but an untimely training crash ended his season early. Following months of rehabilitation and with his desire for success stronger than ever, he’s now back to full fitness, ready to bang bars and fight for podiums when the gate drops for the start of the 2021 season.

Competing alongside Jonass, Brian Bogers also joins Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing for 2021. Currently ranked 12th in the 2020 MXGP World Championship, the Dutchman has been a constant threat for top-five results during recent GPs. Aiming for the top-10 in the final MXGP standings, Bogers, like his new teammate, will soon head into the off-season focused on testing and preparation ahead of the new MXGP season.

Pauls Jonass:   “I’m really excited for my future with GASGAS. I have to thank the Standing Construct team for believing in me while I have been injured but I will be back to 100% and then I can start testing with the team. It’s an exciting time for me and my rehabilitation is going very well. I’m looking forward to a great future together with GASGAS and I look forward to achieving some great results when the 2021 season starts.”

Brian Bogers:  “It’s a great feeling to be on the Standing Construct GASGAS team for 2021. I’m really looking forward to next season as I know the team is very professional and the bike is great. They have had impressive results over recent years, so it gives me a lot of confidence. It’s an exciting opportunity. I’ve had a strong season in 2020 and I’m ready for the next step with GASGAS in 2021.”

Tim Mathys – Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing MXGP Team Manager:   “We’re excited to have two very capable riders for 2021, that give us an exciting all-new line-up. As a former MX2 World Champion, Pauls Jonass has already achieved great results in MXGP and has proved to be a rider with top-three potential. I am convinced that with the approach we have already used in our team, we can get the very best out of him. He is hugely motivated, and I believe that we can push him to an even higher level, just like we have done with many riders in the past. Our second rider, Brian Bogers, has matured a lot during the past season. He has proven during the last races, with 10 top-10 finishes in a row, that he is ready to have a breakthrough in the MXGP class. He is physically and mentally stronger and ready to compete with the big boys. Both Pauls and Brian are still young, so we will have a young, robust team that we can work closely with. Together with GASGAS Factory Racing we are confident in their abilities, and as a team we look forward to great results from both riders next season.”

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING MAKES SPECTACULAR RACE DEBUT AT THE 2021 MOTO3™ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON OPENER IN QATAR

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Lights! Camera! Action! The wait was finally over for the GASGAS Gaviota Aspar, as riders Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara raced off the line in Qatar to open their 2021 Moto3 Grand Prix accounts in fine style.

• Junior Moto3 Champion Izan Guevara started his first ever Grand Prix from the front row (2nd)
• Sergio Garcia charged from 8th to 4th just missing the podium by 0.43 seconds
• GASGAS make a spectacular team debut under the lights of Losail in Qatar scoring a combined 22 championship points in the Moto3 World Standings

Battling howling headwinds and dusty conditions at the Losail International Circuit, both riders finished inside the top eight aboard their all-new GASGAS RC 250 GP race bikes; teasing an incredibly exciting season of racing ahead.

29 abr. 2021

LAIA COMPLETES FIRST HALF OF DAKAR RALLY 2021

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It’s a long way from over, but finally, after six grueling days of racing, Laia Sanz can enjoy some well-earned rest having successfully completed yet another difficult day of racing at Dakar Rally 2021. Completing special stage six in 25th position, Laia has so far notched-up more than 26 hours of racing aboard her GASGAS RC 450F. Tired, but in positive spirits, the 'Queen of the Desert' will now rest and make preparations for what will undoubtedly be six more days of arduous racing.

• Onwards and upwards as GASGAS completes first half of Dakar Rally
• Laia finishes 25th today and sits 25th overall at event’s mid-way point
• Well-earned rest on Saturday ahead of return to racing on Sunday

Laia Sanz:  “I’m happy today, I feel like I rode well. But the second half of the day was pretty tough for me. I’m pushing, I’m pushing, but after these six hard days of racing I’m really feeling it. But it’s like this, Dakar is always tough, especially when you start the event with less than perfect preparation. Of course, I want to be faster, I want to be further up the results, but all things considered I’m happy. Importantly, even if some of the stages have been faster than I like, I’m enjoying being here at Dakar. I certainly welcome the fact that tomorrow I don’t have to wake up super early and race many hundreds of kilometers, it’s going to be good to relax a little with the team and prepare as best as I can for next week. There’s a lot of racing ahead of us, many more long and difficult stages, but so far things have been good – my bike’s great, no major falls, I’m looking forward to more racing… but after some rest!”

Continuing to dig deep and carry her consistent riding into stage six, Laia enjoyed another strong day in the saddle, moving up five places early on in the stage before easing her pace a little as tiredness set in towards the end of the shortened 347-kilometer special. Knowing the importance of maintaining her focus and arriving at the mid-way point of the race without injury or damage to her bike, Laia brought her GASGAS RC 450F home in 25th position, and pleased to have completed the first week of Dakar Rally 2021.

With six grueling days of racing now complete, Laia will tomorrow take a well-earned break from competition and focus her attentions on preparations for week two of Dakar Rally 2021. A long way from over, with another six days of racing still separating her from the event’s finish in Jeddah one thing’s certain, from here on in things are only going to get tougher and tougher!

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2021, stage 6
1. Joan Barreda (Honda) 3:45:27
2. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 3:45:40
3. Daniel Sanders (KTM) 3:46:20
25. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 4:16:23

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 6)
1. Toby Price (KTM) 24:08:43
2. Kevin Benavides (Honda) 24:10:59
3. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (Honda) 24:11:40
25. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 26:25:49

29 abr. 2021

GASGAS FACTORY RACING EYE UP START OF SECOND MXGP RACING SEASON

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We might have to wait a little longer than we’d hoped, but we’re ready to get this started! As we count down the days to the start of our second season of bar-banging FIM Motocross World Championship action, we’re excited that we’ll soon get to see our four super-talented racers fly the GASGAS flag. Handling business in the MXGP class, and looking for a little redemption, will be Pauls Jonass alongside our second 450-class newcomer Brian Bogers. In MX2, things will be taken care of by the hard-charging Isak Gifting and our young German hot-shot Simon Langenfelder.

• GASGAS Factory Racing fully prepared for second season in MXGP
• Four talented racers eagerly awaiting the round one gate drop
• 19-round series scheduled to kick off in Russia on June 13

Representing GASGAS Motorcycles in the MXGP division, the Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing team has enlisted an all-new rider line-up for 2021. Former MX2 World Champion Pauls Jonass is joined by Dutchman Brian Bogers, and we’re confident this formidable pairing is capable of strong results throughout the upcoming season.

Despite missing much of the 2020 season due to injury, Pauls has made a quick transition to our MC 450F and has spent the winter busting out the laps in Spain in readiness for the 2021 MXGP World Championship. Feeling confident in both himself and with his new bike, the Latvian looks to return to his 2019 speed, which saw him climb onto the overall MXGP podium three times en route to finishing sixth in the final series standings.

The highly capable Brian Bogers put together an impressive 2020 MXGP World Championship season, which didn’t go unnoticed. Now, with the Dutchman armed with a full factory GASGAS MC 450F, we’re confident of supporting Brian reach the next level and believe he’ll be knocking on the door of the top five throughout the 2021 series.

In the MX2 class, Isak Gifting returns to the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing team for his first full season of world championship competition. He’ll be joined by Simon Langenfelder, another super-talented racer who frustratingly had his 2020 campaign cut short due to injury.

Since joining the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing team as a fill-in rider last year, Isak Gifting has certainly impressed on the MC 250F. The super-Swede claimed a couple of MX2 moto podiums, ending the season with a strong run of results. Carrying that momentum into the winter months, the 20-year-old has enjoyed his first off-season as part of an official team and has fully embraced the opportunity to better himself ahead of the 2021 season. With the modest goal of achieving consistent top-10 results, Isak has the speed to challenge for the podium on a weekly basis.

Simon Langenfelder returns for his second season of racing in the MX2 World Championship aboard GASGAS machinery. The young German showed huge potential in 2020 with his season highlighted by a fifth-place moto finish at round two, before placing ninth overall at the MXGP of Riga just two rounds later. Spending much of the off-season focused on his riding technique and improving his overall speed, Simon is now poised to break into the top 10 on a regular basis in 2021.

Scheduled to start on June 13 in Russia, the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship consists of 19 rounds across the globe. Our racers will face the harshest of conditions, tough competitors, and experience bar-to-bar racing at each event with the champions crowned in Indonesia on December 5.

Pauls Jonass:   “A new team for me this year and I’m really excited to be racing on a GASGAS! The Standing Construct team have had a lot of success in the past and they’re really professional, so I’m aiming to achieve strong results with them this season. Everything has been great so far and I feel like I fit in the team really well. I returned to riding in November and since then I’ve just been building and building and I’m in a really good place now with the bike and my fitness. If we can continue like this then my top-five speed will return, and I believe that I can push for the podium again. It’s not going to be easy but with how I’m feeling and with the progress we have made, it’s an achievable goal. We have a little bit of time until round one so until then we will keep working and learning. The goal for the year is to remain injury-free and be in the battle consistently every weekend. If we can do that then it will put us in a good place at the end of the season.”

Brian Bogers:  “It’s been an easy transition for me going into the Standing Construct team. They are really organized, very professional and great people to work with. They already had a very good base setting for the bike, so I’ve not needed to do a lot of testing because the bike is already amazing. We did make some small changes for comfort mostly, so it’s been great to just ride and focus on my training both on and off the bike. With the calendar changes we have made a different training schedule in the lead up to round one but either way, I’ll be ready for the opening round. I have a really good team behind me, and they have given me the confidence to reach the next level so I will be pushing for stronger results in 2021.”

Isak Gifting:   “I’m really excited for this year having spent a full off-season with the team, preparing for the season ahead. It was something new for me and I know that all the work that we have done will really help me when we start racing. We’ve spent a lot of time testing suspension settings and the bike is a really big improvement on last year. It was good last year but now, after spending all winter refining the bike, I feel the best I ever have on it. There is a little bit of pressure on me this season as the team and myself know that I can be on the podium, but I’m keeping my feet on the ground. The goals for this year are to be regularly inside the top 10, podium more often, and be more consistent. I think that on sand tracks I can push for wins. I’m realistic and know that it won’t be easy but with the progress that I’ve made with my preparation over the winter, and the improvements to the bike, I believe that I can achieve my goals this season.”

Simon Langenfelder:   “It’s been a really productive winter for me. I recovered from my injury and then began testing with the team in December. We have some new parts on the bike for this season, so we spent some time finding the best set-up and we made some really good progress. The bike is improved a lot compared to last year. We’ve also ridden in a lot of different countries on many different surfaces, to test the bike in different conditions and it’s been really positive. On a personal level, I’ve worked on my technique as well. I’m using the clutch a lot less now, so this has helped with my momentum in corners. I’ve also focused on improving my fitness as well. I scored a couple of top-10 results in 2020 so my focus is on being a consistent top-10 rider in each and every race this year, and I feel like I can push for top fives as well. I’m excited to start the season. I feel really good on the bike and my fitness has never been better. I’m looking forward to a great season of racing.”

Robert Jonas – VP Motorsports Offroad:   “Starting our second season of MXGP racing is a really exciting time for GASGAS. Last year, we achieved a lot of success including a GP win. This year, we believe that our riders can challenge for more wins and be at the front of the field in both classes. We have an all-new rider line-up in the MXGP class for 2021, and led by former world champion Pauls Jonass we're really looking forward to seeing what they can do on the MC 450F. Alongside Pauls, Brian Bogers showed incredible consistency and scored some really good results in 2020 – we feel that we can help guide Brian to even better things in 2021. In MX2, we have two very exciting riders, Isak Gifting and Simon Langenfelder. Isak was a revelation after he filled in for the team last season after Simon got injured, and he scored our first podium results in MX2. His all-action riding style fits the GASGAS brand perfectly and I can’t wait to see him race this year. Simon returns to the team for his second season in MX2. He showed a lot of potential last year with many outstanding results before his injury, so he’ll be one to watch. Overall, GASGAS are in a very good place to challenge for more success in 2021. We believe in the riders and believe that they can take GASGAS to the very top in MXGP.”

Calendar - 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship

Round 1: 13 Jun MXGP of Russia - Orlyonok
Round 2: 27 Jun MXGP of Great Britain – Matterley Basin
Round 3: 4 Jul MXGP of Italy - Maggiora
Round 4: 11 Jul MXGP of Latvia – Kegums
Round 5: 18 Jul MXGP of The Netherlands - Oss
Round 6: 25 Jul MXGP of Czech Republic - Loket
Round 7: 1 Aug MXGP of Flanders-Belgium – Lommel
Round 8: 15 Aug MXGP of Sweden - Uddevalla
Round 9: 22 Aug MXGP of Finland – Iitti-KymiRing
Round 10: 5 Sep MXGP of Turkey - Afyonkarahisar
Round 11: 19 Sep MXGP of Sardegna (ITA) – Riola Sardo
Round 12: 3 Oct MXGP of Germany - Teutschenthal
Round 13: 10 Oct MXGP of France – TBA
Round 14: 17 Oct MXGP of Spain – intu Xanadu - Arroyomolinos
Round 15: 24 Oct MXGP of Portugal - Agueda
Round 16: 31 Oct MXGP of Trentino (ITA) - Pietramurata
Round 17: 14 Nov MXGP of Argentina – TBA
Round 18: 28 Nov MXGP of Asia – (Indonesia) - Borobudur
Round 19: 5 Dec MXGP of Indonesia – Bali

29 abr. 2021

GASGAS MOTORCYCLES TEAM UP WITH MOTOREX

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LEADING SWISS LUBRICANTS MANUFACTURER TO FIRST FILL ALL GASGAS PRODUCTION MODELS AND SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL RACING ACTIVITIES GASGAS Motorcycles are pleased to announce a strategic global partnership with MOTOREX, as the Swiss manufacturer of lubricants, care and maintenance products joins GASGAS as an official partner. MOTOREX products will be used to first fill all GASGAS production models, as well as providing support to all GASGAS Factory Racing and subsidiary supported motorsports activities.
With GASGAS beginning an exciting new chapter in their offroad motorsport history, Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing’s Glenn Coldenhoff and Ivo Monticelli will lead the brand’s participation in the recently started 20-round MXGP World Championship in 2020. Completing GASGAS’ top-flight motocross involvement, DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors and its riders Jeremy Sydow and Simon Langenfelder will race in the MX2 division.

• GASGAS Motorcycles announce a strategic global partnership with MOTOREX
• MOTOREX products will be used to first fill all production GASGAS models
• GASGAS Factory Racing and GASGAS subsidiary supported teams to use MOTOREX

Successfully completing the 2020 Dakar Rally, Laia Sanz will head GASGAS’ rally efforts while Taddy Blazusiak will spearhead the brand’s participation in the WESS Enduro World Championship. In the Trial World Championship, Jorge Casales and Albert Cabestany will compete in the TrialGP and Trial-E classes respectively.
As well as GASGAS using MOTOREX products for their world championship motocross, rally, enduro and trial activities, MOTOREX will also provide support to all GASGAS subsidiary racing programmes. MOTOREX products will be used to first fill all production GASGAS models.
For future servicing and maintenance of all models, GASGAS Motorcycles recommends the comprehensive MOTOREX MOTOLINE range, which will ensure the smooth running of all GASGAS machinery.
Manufactured to the highest standards in Langenthal, Switzerland, MOTOREX products are well-known around the world for their superior quality and performance. Founded by pioneer Arnold Bucher in 1917, the BUCHER-MOTOREX Group is an independent family owned business that pride themselves on high-quality products and world class customer care.
Offering a comprehensive range of lubricants, care and maintenance products, MOTOREX remain committed to providing top-quality products that enhance the performance and reliability of all motorcycles. With their in-house laboratory developing the next generation of lubricants, MOTOREX’s engineers work hard to fulfil the brand’s promise for continuous innovation.
MOTOREX has enjoyed notable motorsport success over the years. With 126 world championship titles to their credit across motocross, supercross, enduro, rally and other disciplines, MOTOREX has a history of providing the very best lubricants to the best teams. Continuing to push the boundaries of oil performance, their products are race proven all over the world.
Hubert Trunkenpolz – CMO KTM AG : “Expanding and strengthening our strategic partnership with MOTOREX ensures we can align GASGAS Motorcycles with a brand we share many common objectives with. Using its rich heritage in offroad motorcycle racing and trial competition, GASGAS Motorcycles will deliver a robust product line and will benefit hugely from partnering with a globally focused lubricants manufacturer like MOTOREX. This agreement between GASGAS Motorcycles and MOTOREX further achieves our objective of developing relationships with robust strategic group partners, across both motorsports and production activities.”
Edi Fischer - CEO BUCHER MOTOREX Group:  “With its long-term commitment and passion for racing, MOTOREX continuously develops high quality products to meet the highest demands. We are excited to go down this path with GASGAS, who have a particularly rich and proud heritage in trials competition.”
Ronald Kabella – MOTOREX Powersports Director:  “Despite there only being a little time for evaluation and decision, we are thrilled by the prospect of partnering with GASGAS, a leading player in the trial sector. This cooperation will allow MOTOREX to address an all new sector on an international level and include joint product development for new applications. We are also eagerly looking forward to the common challenges in motocross, as well as to more projects for the new machines, which we will soon encounter.”

29 abr. 2021

GASGAS MOTORCYCLES HEAD FOR THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OF MOTO3™

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Taking another historic step forward, we’re expanding our global racing program for 2021 and going road racing for the first time ever! From trial to enduro and rally, to MXGP and US Supercross, and now top-flight international road racing, we’re excited to be starting a thrilling, and historic, new project as we team up with Jorge Martinez and his Aspar Moto3™ squad for our official entry into the 2021 FIM Moto3™ World Championship. And we can’t wait!

• GASGAS Motorcycles go international road racing for the first time ever!
• Team to be managed by Jorge Martinez’ Aspar Team
• Official team riders Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara

Our entry into international road racing will be a first for GASGAS – something never done before, but a move we believe will further underline and expand our impressive motorsport credentials. While we’re all about offroad as far as our production bikes are concerned, competing in Moto3™ will allow us to increase awareness of GASGAS on a global basis.

So why Moto3™, why Aspar and why now? Well, timing, as they say, is everything! We believe now is the right time for us to broaden our horizons and put ourselves out there, onto the asphalt. Moto3™ has a youthful energy about it, which fits perfectly with GASGAS and partnering with Aspar Team, well, what better way is there to arrive in Moto3™? We’re a brand with a proud Spanish heritage, they’re a successful Spanish team, which will have Spanish riders competing against the world’s best. It’s a perfect fit.

With Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara competing on their RC 250 GP machines (that’s a computer generated image of our concept bike at the top of this release) we’re excited to see what our two young guns can do as they sink their teeth into the 2021 Moto3™ championship. Fully focused on success, we’ll also be making sure our riders have plenty of fun away from the races, staying active and experiencing what it’s like to GET ON THE GAS! on our offroad bikes!

Hubert Trunkenpolz – CMO KTM AG:   “GASGAS are a legendary brand that is built on a passion for competition, with a proud Spanish personality that is daring and vibrant. GASGAS today also stand for high-performance, allowing riders to enjoy joining the action with the best machinery. Considering all of these points, it is absolutely fitting that GASGAS look to the Moto3™ World Championship as an exciting new series in which to go racing and also in which to promote the brand, outside of the offroad disciplines it is well known for. This is an exciting, and fitting, new chapter for GASGAS Motorcycles.”

Pit Beirer, GASGAS Motorsports Director:  “We’re really excited to introduce GASGAS Motorcycles into international road racing and firmly believe it will both strengthen the brand and open it up to a worldwide audience. There is also no better place than the Moto3™ World Championship, as the category represents the first step on the MotoGP™ ladder – it’s the perfect proving ground when it comes to selecting and nurturing new rider talent. With the extremely successful Aspar Team managing the brand’s arrival, we’re really looking forward to seeing our distinctive GASGAS bikes out on track at the first race of the 2021 season.”

Jorge Martinez - Aspar Team manager:  “To carry the GASGAS name into the Moto3™ World Championship is a very important moment, both for myself personally and for this team. As a proud Spanish team, to be the first to work with a brand with such strong Spanish roots, to take it into the highest level of international road racing, is very, very special. 2021 is looking to be an extremely exciting season for us! Of course, we hope to continue the exceptional run of form we have enjoyed during the 2020 season and together with our two strong riders, Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara, we are focused on immediately fighting for podiums and taking the GASGAS brand onto the world stage.”

About Aspar Team

The Aspar team was founded by four times world champion Jorge ‘Aspar’ Martinez almost 30 years ago. The team has 95 race victories and 304 podiums since it started racing back in 1992. Initially finding success in the former 125cc category, where they won four world championships between 2006 and 2011 thanks to the efforts of four different riders, the team then participated in Moto3™, Moto2™ and MotoGP™ categories before settling on Moto2™, Moto3™ and MotoE™ from 2019 onwards. During the 2020 season, the Aspar team has forged a successful campaign with Albert Arenas. Enjoying victory at the season-opening event in Qatar, he has since claimed three Grand Prix wins and five podiums and has sat at the top of the series standings during almost the entire season.

About GASGAS Motorcycles

GASGAS are proud to have a colorful, Spanish character and we’re committed to being the brand that puts fun back into riding. Daring, capable, vibrant and inviting, GASGAS offer a range of performance motorcycles that under PIERER Mobility AG group ownership benefit from an established and proven high-performance technical platform. GASGAS are down to earth, approachable, full of energy, and focused on enabling riders to enjoy the simple pleasure of riding.

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29 abr. 2021

COLDENHOFF BOUNCES BACK FROM INJURY TO CLAIM SIXTH OVERALL AT MXGP OF KEGUMS

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STANDING CONSTRUCT GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S ROUND THREE WINNER PUSHES THROUGH THE PAIN AT THIRD AND FINAL GP IN LATVIA Overcoming severe discomfort following his crash and subsequent second moto DNF at round four of the 2020 MXGP World Championship held just four days ago, Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing’s Glenn Coldenhoff has raced to a strong sixth place overall finish at the MXGP of Kegums following two gutsy performances aboard his MC 450F. Teammate Ivo Monticelli recorded a consistent set of results, securing 11th in both motos after claiming the holeshot in race one. In the MX2 class, Simon Langenfelder continues to progress with the youngster earning 19th overall after two hot and humid motos at the Kegums circuit.

• GASGAS Factory Racing complete third and final Latvian MXGP
• MC 450F machinery earns second consecutive MXGP class holeshot
• Solid points for Coldenhoff, Monticelli and Langenfelder

Glenn Coldenhoff returned to form at the MXGP of Kegums, claiming better than expected results despite the pain of severely bruised ribs. The Dutchman rode a smart opening race, opting to take his time during the first half of the moto before making a mid-race charge towards the front of the field. A seventh-place finish was a promising opening moto result for the overall round three winner.

Race two saw more of the same from Coldenhoff. Needing to carefully select the smoothest lines around the bumpy Kegums circuit to minimize his discomfort, it was a largely ‘quiet’ moto with a similar late-race progression resulting in Glenn claiming a sixth-place finish, earning a strong sixth-place overall result for his efforts.

Ivo Monticelli blitzed to his second consecutive MXGP class holeshot in the opening moto of the day aboard his powerful MC 450F. Clearly confident, the Italian enjoyed racing in fourth position well into the second half of the race. While still not 100% recovered from his early season shoulder injury, Ivo claimed a hard-fought 11th place result.

Race two saw Monticelli shuffled backwards in the opening-lap chaos before finding his rhythm at the halfway stages of the moto. Harnessing his usual aggressive riding style, the 25-year-old rode consistent laps and moved forwards in the latter stages of the race to earn a second 11th place finish.

Simon Langenfelder clearly had the taste for success after his impressive showing at the previous round of the MX2 World Championship. With the potent MC 250F beneath him, the young German rounded the opening corner of the first moto in a strong fourth position. Gaining vital experience with every lap, he battled throughout the 30-minute-plus-two-lap race to ultimately cross the finish line in 13th position.

The second moto wasn’t quite so fruitful for Simon. Very nearly claiming the holeshot on his DIGA Procross GASGAS, the 16-year-old gave the race everything he had but fell back through the pack and finished just outside a points-paying position. In claiming 19th overall, Langenfelder advances to 16th in the MX2 World Championship standings.

Glenn Coldenhoff:   “Today was always going to be a challenge with my injury. Fortunately, nothing was broken in my crash on Wednesday, just a hematoma around my ribs which is really painful, especially on a track like this. I had to ride different lines than I would normally to avoid the biggest bumps. It’s not ideal to race like this and I was expecting to be top 15, so to go 7-6 and be sixth overall is something that I’m happy with. In race one I started slowly. I didn’t want to fall down so I was patient and then as the field spread out, I could push and make passes and finished in seventh place, so this was a good ride. Race two was sixth, a little better and it was really just two results that are good for the championship and much better than expected. I’ll now work on further recovery over the next few weeks.”

Ivo Monticelli:   “Today was quite a good day with more points on the board and consistent races. I’m a little disappointed with race one but I have to be happy because of the long road from my injury. I’m still recovering and fighting to be 100% again, but it was a shame to run up front for so long in race one after pulling another holeshot. But I have the speed so before the next round I will focus on my training as my GASGAS is set up perfectly, I just need to catch up on my conditioning. I’ll now return to Belgium and continue to train and be ready for the next GP.”

Simon Langenfelder:   “Today was good and bad really. In race one I had a great start and managed to run in sixth place for a long time. I really wanted to finish in this position so I pushed and pushed for as long as I could. Unfortunately, I pushed too hard and got a little tired, and slipped back to 13th place. I was disappointed but 13th is still a good result. I know that my GASGAS will always get me good starts so I can keep learning and improving my race craft now. It’s only my fifth GP and we’ve had three in one week here in Latvia and I’ve learned so much. I’m healthy and looking forward to the next GP.”

Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors now look forward to round six of the FIM Motocross World Championship.

Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 5

MXGP – Overall
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 43pts; 2. Arminas Jasikonis (Husqvarna) 42; 3. Jorge Prado (KTM) 38… 6. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 29; 12. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 20

MXGP - Race 1
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 17 laps, 35:20:589; 2. Arminas Jasikonis (Husqvarna) 35:29:368; 3. Jorge Prado (KTM) 35:41:679… 7. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 35:55:233; 11. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 36:14:441

MXGP - Race 2
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 17 laps, 35:26:803; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 35:34:701; 3. Arminas Jasikonis (Husqvarna) 35:38:863… 6. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 35:58:375; 11. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 36:34:163

MX2 - Overall
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 47pts; 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 47; 3. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 38… 19. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 8

MX2 - Race 1
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 17 laps, 35:38:327; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 36:02:327; 3. Ben Watson (Yamaha) 36:04:934… 13. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 37:19:764

MX2 - Race 2
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 17 laps, 35:50:720; 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 36:08:353; 3. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 36:18:893… 22. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 16 laps, 37:17:653

Championship Standings – After Round 5

MXGP
1. Jeffery Herlings (KTM) 213pts; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 167; 3. Arminas Jasikonis (Husqvarna) 163… 5. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 146; 16. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 50

MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 217pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 209; 3. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 153… 16. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 45; 21. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35

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MONTICELLI BATTLES TO 10TH AT PENULTIMATE MXGP OF 2020

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Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing’s Ivo Monticelli has placed 10th overall at the MXGP of Pietramurata, round 17 of the FIM Motocross World Championship. Continuing to claim solid results on home soil, the Italian recorded 14-8 moto finishes on his MC 450F. In the MX2 class, DIGA Procross’ Michael Sandner also delivered consistent rides with a 15-13 result while Isak Gifting battled back from first-lap crashes in both races for a pair of 18th place finishes.

• Monticelli and Sandner dig deep at penultimate GP of 2020
• Isak Gifting remains positive despite difficult day of racing
• GASGAS Factory Racing’s maiden year of MXGP almost complete

Ivo Monticelli was fired-up for further strong results, looking forward to the MXGP of Pietramurata following his seventh overall at the same venue just three days prior. Despite a great jump from the start in race one, he was frustratingly pinched, together with a number of his rivals, in the tight second corner, losing valuable time. Breaking free and maintaining 16th for much of the moto, Ivo made a couple of passes in the closing stages to claim a 14th place finish.

Race two saw Monticelli lead the way until unfortunately, the red flag came out due to a fallen rider. In the rerun, another strong start from the inside gate saw the Italian latch onto the leading riders and battle inside the top 10 for the whole moto. Making a number of impressive passes around the hard and fast Pietramurata circuit, Ivo went on to finish eighth in the moto and claimed 10th overall.

Another rider looking to continue his form from the previous round was DIGA Procross’ MX2 class racer Michael Sandner. Gaining more confidence as the season progresses, Sandner battled it out in race one on his way to a 15th place finish. Moto two saw more of the same, with the MC 250F mounted rider enjoying more time up front on his way to claiming 13th in the race, and 14th overall.

Michael’s DIGA Procross teammate Isak Gifting saw his run of impressive results derailed at MXGP round 17, despite the youngster battling hard in both races. After qualifying in a personal-best position of fifth, the 19-year-old was in a strong fourth place in moto one before crashing out of contention for a top-10 result. Remounting last and with the tight, hardpack circuit offering few passing opportunities, Gifting battled on to place 18th at the finish.

Looking to rebound in race two, another opening-lap fall saw Gifting crash hard. Re-joining the race well over 30 seconds behind, the super-Swede showed his true character, fighting all the way to the finish to claim another 18th place finish.

Ivo Monticelli:  “Today was good but also difficult as the track was really smooth and fast, so making passes was difficult. It was awesome to lead the second race, but it was a shame that it was red flagged. Obviously, rider safety has to be put first, so I understand and I’m glad that Jeremy is ok. I was right on Paulin at the finish in the re-run, so my speed is there. I just need to start up front and go with the top guys.”

Michael Sandner:  “I’m really happy as both races for me were mistake-free. I felt confident on my bike, but it was really hard to make passes today. I would try hard to make a pass and then lose momentum and time, which was frustrating. Overall, another solid day – points in both motos and I’m really happy with how this week has gone and I look forward to the last round on Sunday.”

Isak Gifting:  “Today is difficult to accept after my recent races. It started off well, with a personal best in qualifying. Fifth place gave me confidence for the races. Unfortunately, I crashed on the first lap in both motos. The second moto crash was really big. Luckily I’m ok and we have one more round to get another good result.”

Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors return to the Pietramurata circuit for the final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, set to take place on November 8.

Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 17

MXGP – Overall
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 47; 2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 45; 3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 38… 10. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 20

MXGP - Race 1
1. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 20 laps, 34:52:423; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 34:56:730; 3. Alessandro Lupino (Yamaha) 35:01:057… 14. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 35:47:729

MXGP - Race 2
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 20 laps, 34:44:449; 2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 34:47:389; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 35:13:858… 8. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 35:47:351

MX2 – Overall
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 41; 2. Ben Watson (Yamaha) 40; 3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 40… 14. Michael Sander (GASGAS) 19. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 6

MX2 - Race 1
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 20 laps, 34:52:254; 2. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 34:58:139; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 35:01:821… 15. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 35:47:571; 18. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 36:07:029

MX2 - Race 2
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 20 laps, 35:10:371; 2. Ben Watson (Yamaha) 35:12:309; 3. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha) 35:15:903… 13. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 36:37:871; 18. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 36:52:918

Championship Standings – After Round 17

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 673pts; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 584; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 580… 8. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 375; 16. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 206

MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 718pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 661; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 541… 13. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 213; 29. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 60; 30. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 59; 31. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35

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SECOND-PLACE FINISH FOR MICHAEL MOSIMAN AT INDIANAPOLIS SX!

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TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACER POSITIONS HIMSELF AS 250SX PODIUM THREAT IN 2021

29 abr. 2021

TOP-FIVE FINISHES FOR BARCIA AND MOSIMAN AT ROUND 3 OF AMA SUPERCROSS

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TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING CONCLUDES THREE-ROUND STAY IN HOUSTON

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BARCIA GETS BACK IN THE MIX WITH A FOURTH-PLACE FINISH IN ATLANTA

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The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team returned to racing action at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Tuesday for the 14th round of the AMA Supercross Championship. Justin Barcia once again showcased his true grit with a strong fourth-place performance in Georgia, where he continues to hold fourth overall in the 450SX Championship with three rounds to go.

• Barcia delivers an impressive performance at Round 14
• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing maintain a solid fourth in the 450SX Championship 
• Pierce Brown continues to race his way back from injury in the 250SX class

Rebounding from a rough crash in Atlanta just a few days ago, Barcia came into the day a little banged up and bruised but he started things off with a clean slate by qualifying inside the top-10 aboard the MC 450F. In the heat, he grabbed a fifth-place start and mixed it up with the front-runners early on. While running fifth, Barcia slid out in a corner and lost a position to ultimately finish sixth in the heat. In the Main Event, he got shuffled into a seventh-place start but he set sail early on to climb his way up to third about three laps in. Surrounded by fast company up front, Barcia went to battle for the final podium position and he finished just outside the top-three with a solid fourth on the night.  Barcia:  “It was a tough day to start with, I was pretty banged up from my crash at the last race so I was just really glad to be racing. I was running third in the Main Event and shuffled back to fourth, I got pretty tight, but all-in-all it was a good recovery for not knowing if I was going to race this one. It felt good to finish strong but I definitely want to be on the podium and go for the win this Saturday.”
In the 250SX division, Pierce Brown had a solid start to the day as he put together a top-10 qualifying position on a new version of the Atlanta SX track. In the heat race, Brown found himself back in 14th at the start but he fought back to secure a seventh-place transfer into the Main Event. He put himself into a great position off the start of the main, passing up to fourth early on. Unfortunately, the race was red-flagged due to a downed rider and Brown wasn’t able to pick up where he left off, sitting 12th after the second gate drop. He fought his way into the top-10 a few laps in and eventually settled into a groove in ninth before grabbing one more spot on the final lap to secure eighth on the day.
Brown:  “We’re getting better slowly, but surely. After the red flag I couldn’t really find my flow out there. I got off to a bad start and it was kind of follow the leader out there with not much passing going on. I did everything I could, put everything out there and ended up with eighth. It’s definitely something to build off of, but I’m hungry for more this Saturday.”
The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team will dive right back into racing this Saturday, April 17 for the third and final race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Results – 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 14
450SX – Main Event
1. Ken Roczen (Honda) 14 laps; 2. Chase Sexton (Honda) +07.982; 3. Jason Anderson (Husqvarna) +12.665;  4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +14.629 250SX West – Main Event
1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 11 laps; 2. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) +7.206; 3. Cameron Mcadoo (Kawasaki) +11.225…  8. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) +29.294; 13. Ty Masterpool (GASGAS) +55.880; 15. Chris Blose (GASGAS) +1:03.890; 19. Cedric Soubeyras (GASGAS) +1:25.261 Championship Standings – After Round 14
450SX
1. Cooper Webb (KTM) 313pts; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 300; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 278;  4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 246 250SX West
1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 157pts; 2. Cameron Mcadoo (Kawasaki) 148; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 141…  9. Chris Blose (GASGAS) 86; 13. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 50; 26. Ryan Sipes (GASGAS) 13

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MIXED DAY AT THE OFFICE FOR GASGAS FACTORY RACING AT MXGP OF RIGA

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FRUSTRATION FOR ROUND THREE MXGP WINNER COLDENHOFF WHILE MONTICELLI AND LANGENFELDER ENJOY BIG POINTS HAUL FROM SECOND GP IN LATVIA Despite a heavy fall and subsequent second moto DNF for round three MXGP winner Glenn Coldenhoff, GASGAS Factory Racing saw Ivo Monticelli and Simon Langenfelder both claim superb top-10 overall results at the MXGP of Riga. Monticelli charged to the race two holeshot in the MXGP class and placed seventh overall, with Langenfelder delivering a standout 9-12 result to earn ninth in the MX2 class’ classification. Last weekend’s MXGP overall winner Glenn Coldenhoff placed seventh in the opening MXGP moto before a sizable crash early in race two forced the Dutchman out of proceedings.

• GASGAS Factory Racing claim further top-10 MXGP results
• MC 450F machinery rockets to another MXGP moto holeshot
• Breakthrough rides for both Monticelli and Langenfelder in Latvia

Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing's Ivo Monticelli re-ignited his MXGP World Championship campaign at the MXGP of Riga. A strong start resulted in an enjoyable opening moto for the Italian on his second visit to the Kegums circuit, round four of the MXGP World Championship. Emerging from the first corner in seventh place, the MC 450F rider quickly progressed to fifth position, showcasing his capability and speed. Ivo then settled into a comfortable rhythm at the halfway stage of the race and in securing an 11th place finish collected solid MXGP points.

Using the power of the MC 450F machinery to his full advantage, Ivo Monticelli claimed the race two MXGP holeshot in Latvia. With a minor change to his bike’s suspension between races, the Italian was hungry for more championship points and another strong result. Going on to withstand pressure from current MXGP World Champion Tim Gajser for many laps, the Italian turned his season around with a confidence inspiring seventh place finish and claimed seventh overall.

It was a frustrating MXGP of Riga for Glenn Coldenhoff. Arriving with his confidence high after claiming overall victory at last weekend’s MXGP, he was lucky to avoid a first turn pile up in the opening moto, which claimed a number of riders. A frantic, race-long battle for fifth place ensued with no fewer than six riders fighting for position. With Glenn right in the midst of the action, the Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing rider completed a smart race to claim seventh at the finish.

Looking to rebound strongly in race two, an unfortunate crash ruled Coldenhoff out of the moto. Charging through the field on the opening laps, he collided with another rider. Able to re-join the race but in pain and unable to ride to his full potential, he opted to withdraw from the race after a handful of laps.

Simon Langenfelder’s rapid MC 250F powered the young German to a great start in the opening MX2 moto at the MXGP of Riga. Rounding the first turn in fifth place, Langenfelder dropped back one position to sixth but remained cool and composed while racing with established MX2 stars for the entire moto. Losing a few spots in the closing laps, the 16-year-old gave his all for the full race, which ended with and a ninth-place finish for Simon.

Race two saw Langenfelder really establish himself as a consistent MX2 point scorer. Finding his feet in only the fourth GP of his young career, a solid 12th place finish secured ninth overall on the day, propelling him up the MX2 World Championship standings to 17th.

Glenn Coldenhoff:  “Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose! This is motocross and it’s not always easy. Of course, after last weekend’s result it’s been a disappointing end to today’s GP, but my first race was ok. Finishing seventh after a big battle for much of the race was good, but not where I wanted to be. The second race didn’t begin so well, which was my fault. But I felt good right from the first lap, fit and strong and ready to battle. I was passing riders quickly but maybe I got a little too impatient and crashed into someone. I went down pretty hard and winded myself. I managed to re-join the race but after a few laps I was in more and more pain, so I had to pull out as I knew something wasn’t right. I’ll get checked out and I’ll be doing everything I can to be ready for round five on Sunday.”

Ivo Monticelli:   “Finally! A good day’s racing in MXGP for me this season. It’s been a struggle to start the season, getting injured and then not having much time on the bike before the season restarted. After qualifying, the team made some adjustments to my bikes suspension as the track was really rough, with square edge bumps everywhere. I had a good start in race one but couldn’t quite find my rhythm early in the race. At the halfway stage I did and then rode decent laps to finish 11th so this was pretty good. We made another adjustment to my bike’s suspension before race two and my team did a great job. I pulled the holeshot and felt confident, so I was able to push all through the race. Sure, I finished seventh, but this is a huge step in the right direction for me after a few bad GPs so I’m hoping I can continue like this. We have the perfect bike set up now, so I’m really looking forward to Sunday.”

Simon Langenfelder:  “It was the first GP ever on a Wednesday, so this was something new and exciting. I had a decent qualifying time and I felt great on my GASGAS, so I was looking forward to the races. I had made a great start in the first race, fourth place so that made the race a lot easier for me. I slipped back to sixth place where I stayed for a lot of the race so that was good, running up front in MX2. I slipped back to ninth towards the end but I was really happy with my result. In race two I had another good start, but the front guys were going really fast and the track was gnarly, so I rode my own race and finished 12th. I had two solid races, good points and ninth overall is a great day for me and the team and we look forward to racing again on Sunday.”

Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors look forward to returning to the Kegums circuit for round five of the FIM Motocross World Championship on August 16.


Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 4

MXGP - Overall
1. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 43pts; 2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 40; 3. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 40… 7. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 24; 15. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 14

MXGP - Race 1
1. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 17 laps, 34:29:922; 2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 34:34:542; 3. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 34:35:595… 7. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 34:48:330; 11. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 35:11:903

MXGP - Race 2
1. Arminas Jasikonis (Husqvarna) 17 laps, 34:12:449; 2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 34:13:574; 3. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 34:14:557… 7. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 35:11:903

MX2 - Overall
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 50pts; 2. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 44; 3. Mathys Boisrame (Kawasaki) 40… 9. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 21

MX2 - Race 1
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 17 laps, 34:34:944; 2. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 34:41:875; 3.Mathys Boisrame (Kawasaki) 34:50:286… 9. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 35:29:963

MX2 - Race 2
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 17 laps, 34:33:523; 2. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 34:43:282; 3. Mathys Boisrame (Kawasaki) 34:56:514… 12. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 36:01:779

Championship Standings – After Round 4

MXGP
1. Jeffery Herlings (KTM) 170pts; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 142; 3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 129… 6. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 117; 20. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 30

MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 170pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 162; 3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 123… 17. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 37; 19. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35

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GASGAS WELCOME NAVAS PETIT AS OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADOR

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GASGAS are excited to announce the signing of their newest official brand ambassador, Navas Petit! The Spanish freerider is no stranger to getting on the gas, regularly found hanging from the side of his motorcycle while performing any one of his huge aerial tricks. Now, armed with the awesome GASGAS MC 450F and focused on pushing the freeride boundaries, the social media star is set to reach even dizzier heights in 2021.

• GASGAS welcome Navas Petit as official brand ambassador
• 23-year-old set to push freeride boundaries in 2021
• Petit to freeride and compete on GASGAS MC 450F

Motorcycle riding and good times are what Navas lives for, just like GASGAS! The incredibly talented Spaniard, who’s formed a legion of over 415,000 followers on TikTok, loves nothing better than hitting ramps and expressing himself on a dirt bike with his unique style and skill set.

Always daring to be different, Petit is as comfortable launching from freestyle ramps as he is freeriding in the hills near to his home in Spain. An avid content creator, the 23-year-old regularly shares his jaw-dropping jumps via his TikTok and Instagram channels.

Making a super-exciting addition to our growing list of brand ambassadors, Navas, who also hopes to take GASGAS to the X Games for the first time ever, will ride and compete onboard a GASGAS MC 450F.

Navas Petit – GASGAS Brand Ambassador:   “It’s amazing! It’s really a dream come true to have the support from GASGAS and progress with my free riding career. Being an official brand ambassador for GASGAS is a really special feeling and it gives me a lot of confidence. It’s unbelievable and this opportunity hasn’t sunk in yet. Having the support of such a big brand will only allow me to ride more, create more – it’s a super-exciting time for me! The bike is so good in stock form, light and powerful and really easy to ride. Perfect for free riding!”

Valentini Federico – head of GASGAS Motorcycles Global Marketing:   “It’s really exciting for GASGAS Motorcycles to be joining forces with Navas. He’s a really exciting rider and hugely talented. His philosophy is the same as ours – to ride bikes and to have fun! Support from GASGAS will allow him to further push the boundaries of what is possible on a dirt bike and we’re excited to see what he can do on our MC 450F. Welcome, Navas!”

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GASGAS MOTORCYCLES WELCOME ADRIAN GUGGEMOS AS OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADOR

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WORLD-RENOWNED FREESTYLE TRIAL STAR JOINS GASGAS AS OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADOR Entertaining audiences around the world with his freestyle trial shows and online presence, GASGAS Motorcycles are pleased to welcome Adrian Guggemos as an official ambassador. Perfectly matching the brand values of GASGAS Motorcycles with his fast-growing social media following and highly-successful  141 Stunts  trial shows, the 26-year-old German is quickly carving out his own unique position as one of the world’s most talented freestyle and trial stunt riders. 

• GASGAS sign Adrian Guggemos as official brand ambassador
• 26-year-old German is world-known for his freestyle trial stunt shows
• Guggemos will ride the TXT RACING 300

From appearing on the television show ‘Germany’s Got Talent’ in 2017 Adrian’s career quickly took off, becoming a regular feature at MotoGP, F1, DTM and soccer tournaments where he performs his unique mix of trial riding, stunts and freestyle tricks.

Thanks to his incredible skills, creative thinking and uniquely entertaining character, Guggemos’ shows deliver a daring and vibrant display of riding, which captivates audiences both young and old in a way that reaches far outside the competitive trial and enduro sectors.

Already a long-term GASGAS rider by choice, Adrian now officially joins the GASGAS Motorcycles brand.

Adrian will ride a GASGAS TXT RACING 300 during his freestyle trial shows as well as participating in additional projects and shows.

Zigmunds Steinbergs – Head of Brand Management GASGAS:  “It’s great to confirm Adrian as a brand ambassador for GASGAS. His talent on a trial bike is clear to see, but it’s the additional flair and his creative riding that really sets him apart – he truly embraces the brand values of GASGAS. His uniqueness has already been widely received around the world thanks to his stunt shows and online presence and it’s exciting to now officially have him as part of the GASGAS family. We really feel that this is only the beginning for Adrian, we look forward to seeing where his talents will take him next while taking GASGAS to new audiences.”

Adrian Guggemos – Freestyle trial rider:  “I can’t wait to begin this next chapter of my riding career with GASGAS as an official brand ambassador. I’ve been riding a GASGAS since 2006 and now it’s awesome to see what I do is being recognized like this. My vision is always to have the most fun possible on my bike, so I believe this opportunity will allow me to push my limits even further. Getting out there and entertaining people in public with my shows and also online through social media, I’m sure I can help the brand reach out to those only seeing trial for the first time. It’s going to be a lot of fun building on what I’ve already achieved and I’m excited to do it together with GASGAS.”

29 abr. 2021

TADDY BLAZUSIAK READY FOR VERTICAL MADNESS AT RED BULL ROMANIACS

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Taddy Blazusiak will make his first official outing as a GASGAS Factory Racing rider tomorrow, when the Polish star takes to the start of the Red Bull Romaniacs extreme enduro. Despite the multiple world champion signing for GASGAS Motorcycles back in July, the rescheduled running of the infamous hard enduro rallye marks Taddy’s first outdoor competition of 2020, and his first for GASGAS.

• Taddy Blazusiak to make GASGAS debut at 2020 Red Bull Romaniacs
• Iconic event rescheduled to October from original July date
• Taddy will compete on the new EC 300 2-stroke

Wednesday October 28 will see Taddy begin the first of four full days of racing, as usual in the Romanian mountains above Sibiu. This year, organizer Martin Freinademetz and his team have named the race ‘Vertical Madness’ – hinting at a seriously tough week for the riders, with the unpredictable autumnal Romanian climate likely to add to the challenges ahead.

Fourth in 2019, Taddy will be aiming to make history by earning both his and GASGAS’ first victory at the demanding event. The experienced 37-year-old is fired up and more motivated than ever to make it happen!

For 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 17th running of Red Bull Romaniacs has been moved from its established July date to late October. Local restrictions have also required event organizers to cancel the popular Prologue, traditionally held on the streets of Sibiu, and replace it with a time trial qualification day that will take place on Tuesday October 27.

Taddy Blazusiak:  “It’s really weird to have the first race of the year in October, it also looks like it might be the only one we’re doing, so we’re lucky in that respect. My plan is to go as hard as I can and get a good result. I’m really motivated to start with GASGAS – it’s my first race in the new colors and I’m definitely looking forward to it. The bike is working well, we’ve done a lot of work over the year and I’m happy with the whole package. Hopefully qualifying will go well tomorrow and I’ll earn a good start position, after that, we head into the hills and it’s already looking like it’s going to be a tough four days of racing.”

29 abr. 2021

JUSTIN BARCIA ON THE GAS WITH A PODIUM FINISH IN ORLANDO

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Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia returned to the 450SX podium on Saturday night with a determined third-place finish in Orlando, Florida. Barcia found himself in a tough position after a big crash in qualifying but he dug deep and turned the night around, earning his third podium of the season at round eight. 

• The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing MC 450F delivered its third Main Event holeshot of the season
• Barcia overcame a rough start to the day, emerging with a podium finish and fourth overall in the championship standings
• Pierce Brown missed the opening round of 250SX West but looks to debut the MC 250F soon

The day could have ended with a much worse outcome for Barcia after experiencing a rough crash during the first practice session that left him banged up and sitting in 18th overall heading into the racing program. The rider affectionately known as “BAM BAM” dusted himself off and charged into the night, getting on the gas with a top-five start in the heat race. Battling just outside the podium early on, Barcia held onto fourth for most of the race but a last-minute pass gave him a solid fifth-place transfer into the main. Barcia lined himself up for a great start in the Main Event as he nailed another holeshot aboard his MC 450F, settling into second on the first lap. He got passed early on and went to fourth, leading a hard-charging pack of riders all fighting for a chance at the podium. Mid-race, Barcia was gifted the third-place position when Adam Cianciarulo went down but it was up to him to capitalize on the opportunity with a strong ride in third. He held off points leader Ken Roczen in the final laps to assume the final spot on the podium, giving him a nudge up to fourth in the 450SX championship standings.
Barcia:  “It was a tough day for sure, I had a crash in practice and kind of destroyed myself. I had to regroup and I felt like I got a little bit better. We made a lot of changes on the bike for the Main Event and I got off to a great start. I picked my speed up at the end of the race and I got into a flow, which was cool. For how the morning went, to be up on the podium was a solid race. Obviously, I want a lot more out of myself but it will be nice to have a week off, regroup and get the body right before heading to Daytona, which I’m excited for.”
Team rider Pierce Brown was originally slated to line up for the opening round of the 250SX Western Regional Championship on Saturday but ultimately made the tough decision to push back his debut on the MC 250F as he continues to log more time on the bike following ACL surgery last September.
The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team will enjoy a weekend off from racing before getting back on the gas March 6 at the legendary Daytona International Speedway in Florida.
Results – 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 8
450SX – Main Event
1. Cooper Webb (KTM) 25laps; 2. Marvin Musquin (KTM) +3.040; 3. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +3.323 250SX West – Main Event
1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 19laps; 2. Cameron Mcadoo (Kawasaki) +04.887; 3. Garrett Marchbanks (Yamaha) +19.080 Championship Standings – After Round 8
450SX
1. Ken Roczen (Honda) 180pts; 2. Cooper Webb (KTM) 174; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki)149; 4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 136 250SX West
1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 26pts; 2. Cameron Mcadoo (Kawasaki) 23; 3. Garrett Marchbanks (Yamaha) 21

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TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING TEAM ANNOUNCES ITS THREE-RIDER ROSTER FOR 2021 AMA SUPERCROSS AND PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS

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JUSTIN BARCIA HEADS THE TEAM’S 450 EFFORT WITH PIERCE BROWN AND MICHAEL MOSIMAN SET FOR THE 250 DIVISION

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING UNVEIL NEW MXGP AND MX2 MOTOCROSS FACTORY BIKES

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NEW MC 450F & MC 250F FACTORY BIKES TO BE USED BY STANDING CONSTRUCT GASGAS FACTORY RACING AND DIGA PROCROSS GASGAS FACTORY JUNIORS With the restart of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship just a few weeks away, GASGAS Factory Racing’s official MXGP and MX2 riders are busy completing their preparations ahead of a return to MXGP competition, armed with the new GASGAS MC 450F and MC 250F factory machines.

• GASGAS Factory Racing unveil new MC 450F & MC 250F factory bikes
• MXGP & MX2 bikes will first be used at the Dutch International, Arnhem, July 26
• New bikes underline GASGAS’ commitment to motocross

Robert Jonas, VP Motorsports Offroad:  “This is another milestone for GASGAS Motorcycles. Knowing that Glenn, Ivo, Jeremy and Simon will be heading back into MXGP and MX2 competition on the new GASGAS MC 450F and MC 250F factory machines is a proud and important moment for all involved. Following GASGAS’ return to top-flight motocross earlier this year, introducing these new bikes was a key next step for us. Knowing just how much both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors are looking forward to getting back to racing, for them to be able to complete their final weeks of preparations and then head into what will be a busy few months of MXGP racing with their new GASGAS Factory Racing machines is really exciting. We’re really looking forward to seeing these new bikes out on track and to all of our riders continuing their 2020 MXGP and MX2 seasons.”

With more than four months having passed since round two of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, GASGAS Factory Racing’s official teams – Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors – are prepared for the much-anticipated and imminent restart of the MXGP series. Heading first to the Dutch International races being held at the Arnhem circuit, team riders Glenn Coldenhoff, Ivo Monticelli, Jeremy Sydow and Simon Längenfelder will all compete on the new GASGAS MC 450F and MC 250F factory machines.

In the MXGP category both Glenn Coldenhoff and Ivo Monticelli are well prepared for their return to the highly competitive class. With Monticelli looking to put a frustrating start to his 2020 season behind him, Coldenhoff will resume his quest for a place inside the championship’s top five.

For MX2 class riders Jeremy Sydow and Simon Längenfelder, the upcoming MXGP of Latvia will not only allow the young duo to return to world championship competition on the new MC 250F but also to continue the impressive run of form they each displayed during the opening two GPs. The new GASGAS MC 450F and MC 250F will take to the track for the first time on July 26 at the Dutch International event being held at the Arnhem circuit.

Glenn Coldenhoff:  “This new bike is something I’ve really been looking forward to. It looks great and it’s really cool that we will return to racing with a new bike. Obviously, the last few months haven’t been like everyone expected but this is a special moment for us all. I’m feeling really good and my feeling with the new bike is great. I just want to get behind the gate again now and start racing.”

Simon Längenfelder:   “This new bike just makes everything better for me. Riding it feels so good, I can’t wait to be back racing again. Over the next few weeks I will continue working hard, so I am in the best shape to compete on my new GASGAS.”

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING TAKE MAIDEN INTERNATIONAL MOTOCROSS VICTORY

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GLENN COLDENHOFF WINS DUTCH INTERNATIONAL AHEAD OF MXGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RETURN GASGAS Factory Racing made history today in international motocross racing, taking their maiden race and overall event win thanks to Standing Construct’s Glenn Coldenhoff. Racing at the Motorsportpark Gelderland Midden venue for the Dutch International a 2-1 result gave the Dutchman overall victory first time out on the new GASGAS Factory Racing MC 450F. Teammate Ivo Monticelli earned a strong seventh-place moto two finish while in the MX2 division Simon Langenfelder turned heads as he raced to a first moto fifth place, for seventh overall.

• History made as GASGAS take maiden international motocross victory
• Debut race for new GASGAS Factory Racing MC 250F and MC 450F
• Dutch International classes stacked with MXGP and MX2 talent ahead of MXGP restart

In his first competitive outing since round two of the FIM Motocross World Championship, Glenn Coldenhoff lined up on home soil for the Dutch International onboard the new GASGAS Factory Racing MC 450F machine. A strong start in race one enabled Coldenhoff to shadow race leader Romain Febvre for the duration of the moto, making a charge for the lead as the race neared its conclusion. The 29-year-old was able to pull to within one second of the race lead, ultimately ending the moto in a strong second place.

Moto two saw history made with Glenn Coldenhoff taking GASGAS’ maiden international motocross race win. Charging to the moto two holeshot, a small mistake on the opening lap relegated Coldenhoff to second position before he formed part of a four-rider battle for the win. Able to take control of the race at the halfway stage and withstand pressure from many of his MXGP rivals, Glenn took the race victory and with it the overall win.

Ivo Monticelli underwent shoulder surgery in April and after just four weeks on his bike lined up for the Dutch International. Race one was quickly over as a crash and subsequent bike damage forced the Italian out of the moto. Moving into seventh place on lap seven of the second race, Monticelli displayed impeccable fitness and challenged for sixth place in the closing stages of the 30-minute race.

Simon Langenfelder delivered a heroic ride in the opening MX2 moto at the Dutch International. After the first-lap chaos settled down, Langenfelder went to work, passing no fewer than 14 riders to move into fifth position as the race wound down. With just four laps remaining and despite a sizeable margin to reach fourth place, the young German was relentless in his efforts, closing the 20 second gap down to just seven seconds by race end.

After a strong opening moto, Langenfelder emerged in fifth place from the first corner and then settled into a comfortable rhythm. Over the course of the 30-minute moto the 16-year-old battled his MX2 rivals to cross the line in 10th place, claiming seventh place overall.

Glenn Coldenhoff :  “It felt great to be back racing. I’ve worked really hard and put in a lot of time training and riding and it showed today. Ahead of this weekend I picked up a small foot injury and I was unable to ride for five days but it’s fully healed and I’m 100%. Qualifying was good, third place. My reaction on the start wasn’t great in race one and I had to push hard to move forwards. I was riding a little tense as I’ve not raced for such a long time so second place was a great way to return to racing. In race two I pulled a huge holeshot. I then made a little mistake and dropped back to second. I was able to regain the lead at the halfway point and then it was a charge to the end, we were all pushing so hard for the win and I’m really happy to have taken the race and overall win for myself and the team.”

Ivo Monticelli:   “It was great to be back racing on my GASGAS. I had shoulder surgery in April and three months off of my bike. I’ve been riding for one month now so today was the first race for me and also the team. Unfortunately, in the first race I crashed and then crashed with another rider and his bike damaged mine, so I was unable to continue, which was disappointing. Race two was really good for me, seventh place and closing in on sixth at the end so I know my fitness is good, especially as the track was really rough.”

Simon Langenfelder :  “This weekend was a tough race. I was a little nervous, which is to be expected as I haven’t raced for such a long time with the MX2 guys. First moto wasn’t great, a bad start and I clashed with another rider, but I was able to make a charge forwards and ended the moto fifth. I was a little surprised as I was around 20th on the first lap, so I know my speed is good. The second race, I had a great start, but I went into the first corner too fast. I managed to stay upright and then settled into a rhythm. 10th place in the moto was ok, not as good as moto one but overall I’m really happy. It’s great to be back racing and I’m happy for my team too.”

Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors will be in action next weekend, in Axel for the second Dutch International event ahead of the MXGP World Championship resuming on August 9.

Results – 2020 Dutch International

MX1 - Overall
1. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 47pts; 2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 47; 3. Gautier Paulin (Yamaha) 38; 13. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 14

MX1 - Race 1
1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 19 laps, 33:12:079; 2. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 33:14:977; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 33:24:310

MX1 - Race 2
1. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 19 laps, 33:27:549; 2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 33:29:131; 3. Gautier Paulin (Yamaha) 33:296:23; 7. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 33:49:543

MX2 - Overall
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 50pts; 2. Thomas Kjer Olsen (Husqvarna) 37; 3. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 36; 7; Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 27

MX2 - Race 1
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 18 laps, 31:50:993; 2. Thomas Kjer Olsen (Husqvarna) 31:52:600; 3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 32:00:031… 5. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 32:20:586

MX2 - Race 2
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 19 laps, 33:09:002; 2. Ben Watson (Yamaha) 33:09:818; 3. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha) 33:29:039… 10. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 34:27:470

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MICHAEL MOSIMAN CLAIMS FOURTH AT SALT LAKE CITY SX

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The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team welcomed Michael Mosiman back to the races on Saturday as the 250SX Eastern division gets back on the gas for the final two rounds in Salt Lake City, Utah. Despite some time off, Mosiman didn’t disappoint as he ran up front all day long to come away with fourth in the Main Event. It was a tough day for 450SX teammate Justin Barcia, who found himself on the ground more than enough times at the penultimate round.

• Mosiman returns from injury with a persistent battle up front in the 250SX East division
• Barcia notched his first LCQ win after an unlucky bout in the heat race
• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team looks to end the season strong next weekend in Salt Lake City

In the 250SX division, Mosiman jumped back into the mix after missing the last two “East” rounds due to injury. He picked up right where he left off earlier in the season, grabbing a season-best qualifying position in second. Feeling refreshed and ready to go in the heat race, Mosiman put his MC 250F into a good position off the start but he went down on the opening lap. Charging his way back from dead last, Mosiman rebounded nicely with a third-place finish in the heat. In the Main Event, Mosiman had another great start to put himself into the lead battle early on. Passing into second on lap two, he pressured the race leader for the first 12 laps before getting caught up in the chaos of lapped traffic. A couple mistakes late in the race caused Mosiman to fall out of podium contention but it wasn’t for a lack of effort as he charged all the way to the checkers for a fourth-place finish.
Mosiman:  “It’s been a long time off the bike and a long time off racing but it felt great to get back into it today! I felt like I was the fastest guy out there today, I just crumbled on the race craft, trying to make passes in spots that weren’t ideal and it cost me the win. I believe I was the guy that should have been winning and it’s disappointing but I’m trying to learn from it. I will be better going forward.”
Meanwhile, Barcia had a positive start to his heat race, battling just outside the top-three on lap one. However, he went down on the second lap and his radiator took a big hit, leaving him with no choice but to pull off in order to get the bike prepared for the last chance qualifier. In the LCQ, Barcia immediately charged his way into the lead and swept all seven solid laps to secure a spot in the Main Event. 
Despite a bad gate pick, Barcia got off to a pretty good start but he got pushed out and ended up going down hard at the beginning of the race. Starting off in a dead last, Barcia clawed his way up to 11th by the halfway mark and next up was a top-10 battle. However, he found himself back on the ground later in the race and he did what he could to salvage 14th for the day.
Barcia:  “I felt really good in practice and in the heat but unfortunately, I ended up going down and tearing my radiator. Thankfully the team got it repaired quickly and got me ready for the LCQ. The Main Event was difficult to say the least. I got pushed out off the start, somehow cross-jumped into the bails and ended up going down and the bike hit me in the back. I charged up to 11th and was still moving forward and then I ended up endo’ing and bending my bike up pretty good. It’s definitely super disappointing on my end but I’m going to regroup and do the best I can do next week to finish the season out strong.”
The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team will round out the 2021 AMA Supercross Championship next Saturday in Salt Lake City.
  Results – 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 16 450SX – Main Event
1. Marvin Musquin (KTM) 25 laps; 2. Cooper Webb (KTM) +0.326; 3. Malcolm Stewart (Yamaha) +10.463… 14. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +24.920 250SX East – Main Event
1. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) 19 laps; 2. Jett Lawrence (Honda) +01.150; 3. Colt Nichols (Yamaha) +03.050;  4. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) +21.717 Championship Standings – After Round 16
450SX
1. Cooper Webb (KTM) 362pts; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 340; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 312;  4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 273 250SX East
1. Colt Nichols (Yamaha) 187pts; 2. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) 164; 3. Christian Craig (Yamaha) 158; … 5. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 116

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GASGAS MOTORCYCLES ANNOUNCE TXT GP 2020 LINE-UP

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FACTORY EDITION TRIAL MACHINES AVAILABLE GLOBALLY Following the recent launch of the 2020 GASGAS TXT RACING line-up, GASGAS Motorcycles are pleased to confirm the availability of the TXT GP range. The factory edition, flagship trial machines feature an extensive list of upgraded and premium components to ensure optimum performance.

• GASGAS TXT GP models available now at dealers
• Top-tier models with factory parts
• Limited run of 550 units globally

Using the experience and know-how earned from 15 successful FIM Trial World Championship campaigns, each GASAGAS TXT GP model is designed and built to deliver uncompromised performance when used on the most challenging terrain. Providing riders with everything they need to perform at the very highest level, all TXT GP models feature parts used on the official GASGAS Factory Racing machine of Jorge Casales.

Available in four capacities – 300cc, 280cc, 250cc and 125cc – TXT GP models deliver the proven stability, accurate steering, minimal weight and smooth, controllable power attributed to all GASGAS machines. Fitted with premium suspension components, a carbon fibre airbox, factory racing graphics and many other technical highlights, GASGAS TXT GP models allow riders to excel no matter how difficult the competition.

All parts featured on TXT GP machines are available for purchase from official GASGAS Motorcycles dealers, for use on all TXT RACING models.

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FIFTH OVERALL FOR ISAK GIFTING AT MXGP OF LOMMEL

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DIGA Procross Factory Junior’s Isak Gifting has claimed fifth overall at round 15 of the MX2 World Championship. Improving with each passing week, at the MXGP of Lommel the super-Swede charged to an impressive runner-up MX2 finish in race two, which paired with his opening race eighth saw him earn another top five overall finish. DIGA Procross teammate Michael Sandner fought valiantly in both races to come up just short of scoring points. In the MXGP class, Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing’s Ivo Monticelli had another solid GP, scoring points in both motos on his way to 15th overall.

• DIGA Procross’ MC 250F claims first moto podium with Isak Gifting
• Standing Construct’s Monticelli continued point scoring rides in Lommel
• GASGAS Factory Racing look ahead to final MXGP triple-header in Italy

Round 15 of the FIM Motocross World Championship again saw Isak Gifting battle at the sharp end of the MX2 field. Racing at the grueling Lommel circuit for the third time in a week, race one started strongly for the confident Gifting. Moving forwards and into fifth place as the moto reached the 10-minute mark, a slight misjudgment resulted in an unfortunate crash. After being demoted to 11th, he displayed incredible fitness as he remounted and charged to the finish, making the pass for eighth on the final lap.

Race two was nothing short of phenomenal for Gifting. Challenging for leading positions early in the moto, he passed MX2 World Championship leader Tom Vialle for third on the opening lap. Despite being repassed by Vialle, Gifting was unfazed and quickly retook third before breaking away and going on to inherit second position when Jago Geerts crashed out of the running. From there, Isak used a number of wide, fast lines to maintain his momentum as he raced to the finish and a deserved runner-up result.

Michael Sandner was unfortunate to miss out on scoring points at the MXGP of Lommel. Dropping as low as 25th in the opening race, he kept his cool and reached 20th with three laps to go before frustratingly being demoted to 21st on the penultimate lap. Race two saw a number of crashes for Sandner, but the Austrian never gave up and ended the moto in 23rd place.

In the MXGP class, Ivo Monticelli was the sole rider for Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing at the MXGP of Lommel. The opening moto saw the Italian charge forwards from 25th on the opening lap, advancing through the field throughout the 30-minute-plus two lap moto to claim 14th at the finish. In race two, Ivo frustratingly crashed out of 12th place on lap 11 before digging deep and battling to the finish. Passing two riders on the last lap for a 17th place finish gave Monticelli 15th overall.

The MXGP of Lommel marked the final round of the hotly contested EMX125 series. David Braceras finished 11th overall, securing an impressive runner-up finish in the final championship standings. Guillem Farres placed third overall and ended the season in sixth place – strong results for both MC 125 racers.

Isak Gifting:  “Just amazing. Another great GP and a great end to the week. Having some battles with the top guys in the class has been really good for my confidence. It was a shame that I crashed in race one but race two was amazing. Second place, I cannot complain. As always, I just went for it today. Full gas in both motos and another great result. I can’t wait for next weekend in Italy.”

Michael Sandner:  “Today was a really tough one. Three crashes in both motos made it a really big struggle to find a good flow. A tough day but I’m looking forward to Italy and some hardpack to end the year strong.”

Ivo Monticelli:   “It was hard work today. Lommel is always a difficult track and was made worse by the rain. My starts weren’t the best today. Race two was better. I had a good feeling with the bike but then I crashed out of 12th which was really disappointing. Overall, I’m healthy and I feel good on the bike. I just need to be in the battle early in the race and then I can be back in the top 10.”

Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross Factory Juniors head south to Italy for the next round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, round of 16 of the series and the first of three events set to take place at the Pietramurata circuit on November 1.

Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 15

MXGP – Overall
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 50; 2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 44; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 38… 15. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 11

MXGP - Race 1
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 16 laps, 36:25:583; 2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 36:48:221; 3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 37:05:212… 14. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 15 laps, 36:33:423

MXGP - Race 2
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 16 laps, 36:25:583; 2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 36:48:221; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 36:54:134… 17. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 15 laps, 36:33:046

MX2 – Overall
1. Ben Watson (Yamaha) 43; 2. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 40; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 38… 5. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 35…

MX2 - Race 1
1. Ben Watson (Yamaha) 16 laps, 36:15:672; 2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 36:23:630; 3. Tom Vialle (KTM) 36:34:934… 8. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 37:04:681; 21. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 15 laps, 38:02:248

MX2 - Race 2
1. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 16 laps, 36:37:993; 2. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 36:45:801; 3. Thomas Kjer Olsen (Husqvarna) 36:47:043… 23. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 15 laps, 38:59:237

Championship Standings – After Round 15

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 583pts; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 509; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 499… 7. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 375; 16. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 161

MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 651pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 577; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 476; 13. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 179; 28. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 59; 29. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35; 31. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 31

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POSITIVE RESULTS FOR GASGAS FACTORY RACING AT MXGP ROUND 16 IN ITALY

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GASGAS Factory Racing has enjoyed a solid showing at the MXGP of Trentino with Standing Construct’s Ivo Monticelli placing a spirited seventh overall in the highly-competitive MXGP class. Isak Gifting also delivered the goods, placing seventh and continuing his run of impressive results in the MX2 class. Isak’s DIGA Procross teammate Michael Sandner dug deep to deliver his best ever MX2 class results, putting together strong 14-13 finishes on his way to 12th overall.

• Positive start to final MXGP triple-header for GASGAS Factory Racing
• Standing Construct’s Monticelli matches season best overall result
• DIGA Procross teammates deliver solid results on Italian hardpack

The MXGP of Trentino kicked off the first of three events set to be held on the hardpack Pietramurata circuit over the coming week. With the season’s end now well withing sight, all GASGAS Factory Racing riders were focused on enjoying the Italian track and delivering solid results at round 16.

Racing on home soil, Italian Ivo Monticelli qualified third fastest in MXGP, setting the tone for a positive day despite being hit from behind in the first turn of race one. Lucky to stay upright but dropping down the field, Ivo charged from 17th to 12th on the opening lap before slotting into ninth on lap four. Despite knocking on the door for eighth, he backed things down and raced to a solid ninth-place finish.

A strong start in race two saw allowed Monticelli to take a tight inside line through turn two, to emerge in sixth and avoid the early race chaos. Then dropping back a few places to ninth, he formed part of a five-rider battle for fifth as the race progressed. Battling past Dylan Walsh and moving into eighth as the race reached half distance, Ivo maintained his position to the finish, going on to match his season best overall result of seventh.

With the ink only just dry on his 2021 DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Racing contract, Isak Gifting proved he is just as capable on hard pack circuits as he is in the sand. Race one saw Gifting make a strong start with the Swede going on to enjoy a largely trouble-free moto. Maintaining sixth for most of the race, he lost just one spot at the halfway stage to Conrad Mewse, going on to claim a seventh-place finish.

Race two was a little more lively for Gifting. Battling early on with teammate Sandner, he held down seventh place before withstanding pressure from last weekend’s overall winner Ben Watson. As the race entered the closing stages, Gifting lost his position, but then got lucky as Roan Van De Moosdijk tipped over, handing seventh back to Isak. Racing on to another seventh-place finish, the super-Swede placed seventh overall, his fifth consecutive top-10 result.

Michael Sandner delivered a pair of impressive performances at the MXGP of Trentino. Strong starts in both races saw the Austrian run up front in the top-10, learning the pace of the leading riders as he went. Despite an unfortunate collision with another rider early in race one, which resulted in a bent clutch lever, the undeterred MC 250F rider raced to a 14th place finish, his best result of the season.

Michael ripped to another strong start in race two and was looking good on the slick Pietramurata circuit. Placed well inside the top 10 for most of the race, he slipped back a few spots to 13th at the finish. A positive result nonetheless as it beat his previous best-ever moto result from race one! When paired together, Sandner claimed 12th overall, another career-best!

Ivo Monticelli:  “Italian hardpack is a good surface for me! I really like this track and I felt comfortable all day. Qualifying was good, third place and I knew that with some good starts I would run top 10, and I did. Ninth and eighth in the races, this is where I should be. I’m in a good spot now and I’m excited for the last two GPs.”

Isak Gifting:   “Another good day for me today. I felt good in the races and felt better as the races went on. I passed some really good riders today and seventh overall is a good result on hardpack for me. I learned a lot today and we can apply this for Wednesday. We’ll keep working and finish the season strong.”

Michael Sandner:   “Awesome day for me today. Good flow and a good feeling in time practice. I was a long time on pole then in the end sixth, so this was really good for my confidence. First moto, good start in fourth and then I passed Watson for third. Unfortunately, Watson jumped into the side of me and I crashed hard but I’m okay! I finished 14th with a twisted clutch lever, so not too bad. Second moto, another awesome start. I was third for a couple laps and finished with a solid 13th place for 12th overall and my best results ever!”

Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors return to action at the picturesque Pietramurata venue on November 4 for the penultimate round of the FIM Motocross World Championship.

Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 16

MXGP – Overall
1. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 44; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 43; 3. Clement Desalle (Kawasaki) 40… 7. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 25

MXGP - Race 1
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 20 laps, 35:06:977; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 35:14:868; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 35:37:082… 9. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 36:20:938

MXGP - Race 2
1. Clement Desalle (Kawasaki, 20 laps, 35:15:111; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 35:17:332; 3. Gautier Paulin (Yamaha) 35:24:183… 8. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 36:12:417

MX2 – Overall
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 43; 2. Thomas Kjer Olsen (Husqvarna) 43; 3. Tom Vialle (KTM) 42… 7. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 35; 12. Michael Sander (GASGAS) 15

MX2 - Race 1
1. Thomas Kjer Olsen (Husqvarna) 33:39:847; 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 33:41:877; 3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 33:43:156… 7. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 34:14:598; 14. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 34:54:453

MX2 - Race 2
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 19 laps, 33:54:442; 2. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha) 33:56:540; 3. Tom Vialle (KTM) 34:02:259… 7. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 34:36:062; 13. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 35:03:616

Championship Standings – After Round 16

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 626pts; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 553; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 535… 8. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 375; 16. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 186

MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 693pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 520; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 505; 13. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 207; 28. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 59; 30. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 46; 31. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35

29 abr. 2021

JORGE CASALES FIFTH IN 2020 X-TRIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING CONCLUDE SHORTENED X-TRIAL SERIES WITHIN TOUCHING DISTANCE OF THE FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP PODIUM GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jorge Casales has been confirmed as having finished fifth in the 2020 FIM X-Trial World Championship, following the cancellation of the final two rounds of the series due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Competing in four of the five events held, Jorge’s best result came at the X-Trial of Barcelona, where he finished third overall.

• Casales finishes fifth in 2020 FIM X-Trial World Championship
• Third-place result at X-Trial Barcelona highlight of 2020 campaign
• Casales and GASGAS Factory Racing look forward to returning to competition

At the opening round of the FIM X-Trial World Championship, X-Trial Reunion Island, Jorge finished an encouraging fifth overall on his GASGAS TXT GP 300 machine – his debut indoor event for GASGAS Factory Racing.
Not competing in the second round of the series, Casales returned to action at round three – X-Trial Budapest. Despite many weeks of focused training and preparations ahead of the event, a tough night inside the city’s Sport Arena nevertheless saw the Spaniard match his opening round result in fifth.
Round four of the series was unquestionably the highlight of the championship for both Jorge and GASGAS Factory Racing. Competing in front of his home crowd, Casales not only secured his best result of the 2020 X-Trial series but also claimed his first ever indoor podium result. In finishing third alongside countrymen Toni Bou and Adam Raga, Jorge lifted himself to fifth in the X-Trial championship.
Although unbeknown to all riders at the time, the X-Trial Bilbao was to be the final round of the 2020 FIM X-Trial World Championship. Finishing fifth on the night, Jorge ends the series in fifth position, tied on points with fourth-placed Benoit Bincaz and just six points behind third-placed Jeroni Fajardo.
With the 2020 FIM X-Trial World Championship over, the FIM X-Trial of Nations is due to take place on the rescheduled date of November 6, inside the Arena Stade in Liévin, France.
Jorge Casales:  “It’s a shame that the season has to end earlier than expected, but clearly the current situation is more important that motorsport. At the last event, in Bilbao, things didn’t go so well, so the next event in Andorra was very important to me as an opportunity to gain championship points. I was preparing myself well for that race but with how the situation is at the moment it’s time to stay home and hope that the situation improves soon. Then I will get ready for the Trial World Championship. We will also push for the Spanish championship, which we lead at the moment – I’m really focused on the start of the outdoor season. I want to thank the team for the work done and the effort that everyone puts in. I’m really happy with the new team, my first year back at GASGAS, and being able to make a podium in the X-Trial series was great. We keep improving every week.”

Championship Standings: X-Trial World Championship 2020 1. Toni Bou, Montesa/Spain, 100 points
2. Adam Raga, TRS/Spain, 75
3. Jeroni Fajardo, Sherco/Spain, 34
4. Benoit Bincaz, Beta/France, 28
5. Jorge Casales, GasGas/Spain, 28
6. Jaime Busto, Vertigo/Spain, 28

29 abr. 2021

COLDENHOFF, MONTICELLI & LANGENFELDER READY TO GET ON THE GAS IN LATVIA

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING SET TO RESTART THEIR 2020 MXGP SEASON AS FIM MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FIRES BACK INTO LIFE Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors return to top-flight motocross competition this Sunday when team riders Glenn Coldenhoff, Ivo Monticelli and Simon Langenfelder all restart their FIM Motocross World Championship campaigns!

Since the easing of global lockdown restrictions, our teams and riders have been working hard, putting in the hours ahead of the MXGP restart and the highly-anticipated Latvian triple-header. Racing in recent weeks on his new GASGAS Factory Racing MC 450F, Glenn took overall victory at the inaugural Dutch International ahead of a star-studded line up of MXGP rivals. Ivo and Simon also carved out some top-five results of their own in the Netherlands, demonstrating their speed and skills ahead of the MXGP restart.

• 2020 MXGP World Championship returns to action this weekend
• Glenn Coldenhoff, Ivo Monticelli & Simon Langenfelder excited to race in Latvia
• New factory GASGAS MC 250F and MC 450F machinery to make MXGP debut

Currently ranked sixth in the 2020 MXGP World Championship, Glenn Coldenhoff will be gunning for podium results when he takes to the start in Latvia. The season resumes with three consecutive GPs at the sandy Kegums circuit in Latvia - home of the Dutch sand specialists maiden overall MXGP win back in 2015. Coldenhoff will look to excel on his favorite riding surface and climb the MXGP championship leaderboard.

Ivo Monticelli had a tough start to the 2020 MXGP World Championship. Racing injured after a fall at the opening round, during lockdown Monticelli opted for surgery to fix his damaged shoulder, from which the charismatic Italian is now fully recovered. Returning to his MC 450F a little over six weeks ago, Ivo quickly settled back into to his all-action riding style and is more than ready to restart the season in Latvia.

Back in March, at only his second ever GP, DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Junior’s Simon Langenfelder earned a fifth-place moto finish at round two of the 2020 MX2 World Championship in the Netherlands. The 16-year-old has continued to show serious speed over recent weeks with strong results at domestic races setting him up for a decent showing in Latvia. Simon’s aim is to maintain this form and make his mark as a regular top-10 competitor as the season progresses.

Glenn Coldenhoff:  “It feels great knowing I’ll be racing MXGP again! I really love racing so to have three GPs in one week is great. It’s something that we’ve not seen before and we all need to adapt for it, but it is perfect for me. Wednesday’s are usually tough training days and we’ll be racing instead, so it’s great really. It’s a new challenge and I’m excited for it. I’m confident after the Dutch International races and I’m really looking forward to racing again.”

Ivo Monticelli:   “I can’t wait to line up at MXGP again. I feel really good on the MC 450F and I have been training in the sand a lot to get myself ready for Latvia. The recent Dutch races have gone ok, I have pulled some good starts so if I can apply these to the MXGP races then I’ll be happy. I’m in a good spot physically and mentally, so yeah, it’s going to be great back racing MXGP.”

Simon Langenfelder:   “I really like the circuit in Latvia and I’ve had some really good results there in the past, in the EMX 125 class. Three GPs in one week, that will be cool and something new. There’s enough rest time between GPs so I’m looking forward to getting some good starts and good results there. I like the sand and I’m excited to race this weekend.”

Calendar - 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship

Round 1: 01 Mar MXGP of Great Britain - Matterley Basin
Round 2: 08 Mar MXGP of The Netherlands - Valkenswaard
Round 3: 09 Aug MXGP of Latvia - Kegums
Round 4: 12 Aug MXGP of Riga (LAT) – Kegums
Round 5: 16 Aug MXGP of Kegums (LAT) – Kegums
Round 6: 06 Sep MXGP of Turkey - Afyonkarahisar
Round 7: 16 Sep MXGP of Italy - Faenza
Round 8: 20 Sep MXGP of Emilia Romagna (ITA) - Faenza
Round 9: 30 Sep MXGP of Citta di Mantova - Mantova
Round 10: 04 Oct MXGP of Lombardia (ITA) - Mantova
Round 11: 11 Oct MXGP of Spain – intu-Xanadu - Arroyomolinos
Round 12: 18 Oct MXGP of Flanders (BEL) - Lommel
Round 13: 21 Oct MXGP of Limburg (BEL) - Lommel
Round 14: 25 Oct MXGP of Lommel (BEL) - Lommel
Round 15: 01 Nov MXGP of Trentino (ITA) - Pietramurata
Round 16: 22 Nov MXGP of Patagonia Argentina - Neuquen

29 abr. 2021

LAIA SAFELY THROUGH FIRST LEG OF 2021 DAKAR RALLY MARATHON STAGE

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From a day off, having reached the mid-way point of the 2021 Dakar Rally, to yet another physically and mentally draining day back on her bike! Successfully completing the anything but easy opening leg of the event’s two-part marathon stage, Laia has notched up another stage finish to reach the temporary camp where she will stay the night, away from her team. Securing a 34th place result today, Laia sits 25th in the overall provisional motorcycle class standings and ready to finish the two-day marathon challenge tomorrow.

• Laia completes long and difficult stage seven
• Tonight, she sleeps in temporary overnight camp
• 709-kilometer stage eight lies ahead for Laia

Laia Sanz:  “It was a long, difficult day for me today. Honestly, I struggled quite a lot and had some pain in my wrist. I also felt really tired, but I completed the stage and it’s great to be here at the overnight marathon bivouac. Things are getting harder and harder each day – my focus now is just to take things one day at a time and keep pushing towards the finish.”

Making no attempt to hide the fact that she found stage seven seriously tough, Laia once again battled on and completed yet another stage of this year’s rally. Now 100% focused on getting herself and her GASGAS RC 450F to the finish of the event, Laia avoided all risks today and rode with complete commitment to reach the overnight camp tired but one-step closer to the end of the event.

Despite the fact that the first leg of the 2021 Dakar Rally marathon stage was super-tough, the second leg looks to be equally as demanding for Laia and all motorcycle class competitors. With a total distance of 709-kilometers, stage eight will feature a 375-kilometer special stage and serve up yet more tricky navigation!

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2021, stage 7
1. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 4:37:44
2. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (Honda) 4:39:51
3. Skyler Howes (KTM) 4:40:03
34. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 5:31:17

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 7)
1. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (Honda) 28:51:31
2. Toby Price (KTM) 28:51:32
3. Sam Sunderland (KTM) 28:53:42
25. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 31:57:06

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FOURTH OVERALL FOR GLENN COLDENHOFF AT MXGP OF SPAIN

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Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing’s Glenn Coldenhoff has placed fourth overall at the MXGP of Spain, delivering strong 5-4 results at round 12 of the FIM Motocross World Championship. MXGP teammate Ivo Monticelli also enjoyed a pair of positive and consistent results to finish just outside the top 10 in 12th overall. DIGA Procross Factory Juniors’ Isak Gifting placed 10th overall in the MX2 class to continue his strong run of results with teammate Michael Sandner claiming 21st.

• GASGAS Factory Racing enjoy point-scoring rides in all motos
• Glenn Coldenhoff enjoys Spanish hardpack and positive result
• DIGA Procross riders find consistency in MX2 World Championship

Glenn Coldenhoff’s opening MXGP moto started strongly with the Dutchman placed third through the first turn. As the chasing pack barreled into the tight, third corner, many riders around Glenn tangled and left him with no option other than to stop to avoid crashing. Nearly dropping outside the top 10, the MC 450F rider found a number of smooth lines around the choppy intu Xanadu – Arroyomolinos circuit, fighting his way forwards and through to fifth at the finish.

Diving to the inside of turn one in the second race proved to be a positive move for Coldenhoff as it then set him up to arrive at the treacherous third turn on the outside. Avoiding all of the chaos that repeated itself from moto one, he emerged unscathed and in fifth position. With little on the track to separate the leading MXGP riders, Glenn progressed one spot to claim fourth in the moto, going on to place fourth in the overall classification.

Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing’s Ivo Monticelli enjoyed another positive round of MXGP competition with two point-scoring rides in Spain. The opening moto saw the Italian push through a small bout of arm-pump to earn a 13th, going on to place 12th in race two.

Isak Gifting enjoyed another solid pair of results at the MXGP of Spain. Feeling comfortable on his DIGA Procross Factory Juniors MC 250F on the hardpack, jump-filled circuit, the Swedish racer battled hard in both motos to secure 11-8 results. Teammate Michael Sandner recorded a pair of 19th place finishes, adding further points to his MX2 World Championship tally.

In the EMX125 class, David Braceras earned a spot on the podium with third overall on his MC 125. A pair of third-place finishes were strong results for David at his home GP as he improved his championship position to third with three rounds to go.

Glenn Coldenhoff:  “I’m happy with today. I felt really good on my bike all day, which really helped. The level in MXGP is really high so starts are important and in race one I was able to start in third. In turn three though, everyone bunched up and I had to stop to avoid crashing. It was frustrating as I went back to ninth. I found some good lines and I moved up to fifth so, this was ok before race two. My jump in race two wasn’t great, but I stayed out wide, missing all the ruts and chaos and was fifth after a few corners. I passed Seewer when he made a mistake and finished fourth. Not bad. Good points and onto Lommel for three in a row so I know I’ll be better there.”

Ivo Monticelli:  “I felt really good on this new track. Qualifying went well again, sixth place so I knew my pace was good. Having another GP with consistent results is really important and having a 13th and a 12th are much better results, much better than where I was just one month ago. This gives me confidence for the rest of the season and I’m positive now, I know I belong up front and the aim is to get into the top 10 each race and finish the season strong.”

Isak Gifting:  “I really enjoyed today. The track was nice, big jumps and hardpack so it was a fun race track. I was happy with my speed and I was able to put together two strong races. The only bad thing was that I got caught up in turn three both races, so I lost places in race one and again in race two, which was disappointing. I battled hard and finished 10th overall so all in all, a solid day for me”

Michael Sandner:  “A challenging GP for me but more experience so it’s all positive. I’m happy with my riding, in the first moto I had a bad start but was able to pass some people at the beginning and spend a little time in the top 10 so this was great. I then crashed and finished 19th which was a shame. Second race, two mistakes and I was struggling the whole race to find a good rhythm. Another 19th, more points and I look forward to Lommel next weekend.”

The Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross Factory Juniors will next be in action at round 13 of the FIM Motocross World Championship on October 18, the first of three MXGPs to be held at the Lommel circuit in Belgium.

Download high-res images from round 12 of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, the MXGP of Spain, here.

Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 12

MXGP – Overall
1. Jorge Prado (KTM) 50; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 42; 3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 42; 4. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 34… 12. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 17

MXGP - Race 1
1. Jorge Prado (KTM) 17 laps, 34:13:277; 2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 34:20:402; 3. Tim Gajser (Honda) 34:22:790… 5. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 34:31:227; 13. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 35:25:591

MXGP - Race 2
1. Jorge Prado (KTM) 17 laps, 34:32:685; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 34:37:140; 3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 34:50:090; 4. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 34:54:625; 12. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 35:31:417

MX2 – Overall
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 47; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 41; 3. Thomas Kjer Olsen (Husqvarna) 36… 10. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 23; 21. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 4

MX2 - Race 1
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 17 laps, 34:50:753; 2. Thomas Kjer Olsen (Husqvarna) 34:52:026; 3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 34:54:583… 11. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 35:47:103; 19. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 36:37:056

MX2 - Race 2
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 35:11:576; 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 35:20:091; 3. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 35:26:971…8. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 35:58:580; 19. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 37:16:733

Championship Standings – After Round 12

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 441pts; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 417; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 396… 5. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 375; 17. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 122

MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 525pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 473; 3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 379… 18. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 84; 26. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 59; 29. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35; 31. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 26

29 abr. 2021

BARCIA GIVES HIS ALL IN TEXAS WITH A HARD-FOUGHT FOURTH PLACE AT ROUND 12

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The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team returned to racing at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, wrapping up an intense week of AMA Supercross racing in the Lonestar state. Justin Barcia once again made his mark in the 450SX class with a strong performance aboard the MC 450F at round 12, where he finished just off the podium in fourth.

• Barcia rounds out Arlington stay with consistent 2-4-4 finishes in the 450SX class
• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing will take two weeks off from racing before returning for another residency in Atlanta
• Pierce Brown still sidelined with thumb injury 

With intensity levels at an all-time high in Arlington, Barcia kicked off the day with positive vibes. In the heat, he had a great drive off the start as he railed the outside line to secure the holeshot and early lead. He led the first half of the race before getting passed by the defending champion Eli Tomac. He tucked in behind Tomac to capture a second-place finish in the heat.  In the Main Event, Barcia got off to a good start as he powered the MC 450F into third on the opening lap. In an intense back-and-forth battle, he dropped to fourth early on but then powered his way back into the fight for third after taking advantage of a mistake by Tomac. He held onto a podium position for about four laps but a mistake allowed Tomac to reclaim the spot with a few laps to go. That didn’t stop Barcia from fighting all the way to the checkers, where he finished only two seconds from the podium in fourth.
Barcia:  “This was one of the hardest fourth-place finishes I’ve ever gotten. I charged so hard and was so close to the podium, it was a little bit frustrating. It was definitely one of the more intense races I’ve ever had and with such an aggressive track, the top four of us were just on top of each other the whole race trying as hard as we could. All-in-all, it was a great race but I definitely wanted to be on the box. We’re going to be working hard going into Atlanta, wanting more – to be on the podium, up front and getting wins.”
Team rider Pierce Brown missed Saturday’s race after undergoing surgery to repair a thumb injury he sustained a week ago. Brown hopes to make a full recovery and return to racing within the next couple of weeks.
The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team will enjoy a break from racing as they prepare to ramp up for the last five rounds, beginning on Saturday, April 10 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Results – 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 12
450SX – Main Event
1. Cooper Webb (KTM) 26 laps; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) +1.351; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) +3.434; 4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +5.586 250SX West – Main Event
1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 19 laps; 2. Cameron Mcadoo (Kawasaki) +03.538; 3. Seth Hammaker (Kawasaki) +11.016… 7. Chris Blose (GASGAS) +32.154 Championship Standings – After Round 12
450SX
1. Cooper Webb (KTM) 275pts; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 260; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 234; 4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 214 250SX West
1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 108pts; 2. Cameron Mcadoo (Kawasaki) 106; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 102… 20. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 21

29 abr. 2021

TOUGH NIGHT IN INDY FOR TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING TEAM

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After enjoying an incredibly successful result in Indianapolis just three days ago, the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team returned to Lucas Oil Stadium for the final time on Saturday but it was a mixed day this time around. Justin Barcia delivered top-notch results all day starting with a season-best fifth in qualifying, a heat race victory and a Main Event holeshot that led to a podium finish within grasp before losing it all when another rider collided into him mid-air leaving him to salvage 19th. Teammate Michael Mosiman was poised to have another great night as well, grabbing third in qualifying before suffering a broken hand in the final qualifying session of the day.

• Barcia tallied his third heat-race win of the season
• Another Main Event holeshot for Barcia and the MC 450F 
• Mosiman suffered a broken hand at the end of the final practice session

Coming into Saturday, the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team made some changes to Barcia’s bike setup which seemingly paid off as he rode his MC 450F to a season-best fifth in qualifying. In the heat, Barcia jumped into a top-three position off the start and it wasn’t long before he found second. He kept a good pace behind the leader, Marvin Musquin, and he pounced on the chance to take over when Musquin made a mistake, leading the last six laps to claim the heat race win. In the Main Event, Barcia proved he was hungry right off the start as he clawed his way across the line to the claim the holeshot. He diced up front early on before settling into a solid rhythm in second. He went back-and-forth with Cooper Webb, who finally got around him for second later in the race, only to then fend off defending champ, Eli Tomac, seconds later. Barcia shut down that attempt and staked his claim on third heading into the final laps. With a podium finish in sight, Barcia got tangled up with another rider mid-air and went down hard with only three laps to go. He was able to dust himself off and take the checkered flag in 19th, salvaging a few valuable points toward the overall championship.
Justin Barcia:  “The day was going good, I had my best qualifying position with fifth and I felt like we got the bike working really well and I felt really comfortable out there. The Main Event was going good, I was battling for the podium and unfortunately had a lapper come across on me and take me out and that’s pretty much how the night ended. It’s pretty disappointing but onto the next one.”
Coming off two consecutive podium finishes in the 250SX Eastern division, Michael Mosiman’s championship run came to an abrupt halt at Round 6 when he sustained a broken hand at the end of the day’s final practice session. Prior to getting injured Mosiman was in the mix fighting for pole position, ultimately qualifying third overall despite not being able to line up for the night’s racing. The next step for Mosiman will be surgery to repair his broken hand. 
Michael Mosiman:  “I made a stupid move at the end of the last practice and I seem to have broken my hand in three places. I qualified third was riding great, looking to get my first win here tonight but looks like it’s going to need surgery so we’re going to do the work necessary and be back out there to battle with the guys. I’m super bummed and disappointed. Thanks to everyone sticking behind me and supporting me, we will be back.”
The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team is headed to warmer weather as they gear up for the next two rounds in Orlando, Florida beginning next Saturday, February 13.
Download high-res images from Round 6 of the 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, Indy 3, here. 
Results – 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 6
450SX – Main Event
1. Ken Roczen (Honda) 26 laps; 2. Cooper Webb (KTM) +0.888; 3. Marvin Musquin (KTM) +18.820…19. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 250SX East – Main Event
1. Christian Craig (Yamaha) 20laps; 2. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) +07.560; 3. Colt Nichols (Yamaha) +14.418…DNS Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) Championship Standings – After Round 6
450SX
1. Ken Roczen (Honda) 138pts; 2. Cooper Webb (KTM) 122; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki)114…5. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 96 250SX East
1. Colt Nichols (Yamaha) 143pts; 2. Christian Craig (Yamaha) 137; 3. Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) 119…5. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 97

29 abr. 2021

TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING ON THE GAS IN HOUSTON

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MICHAEL MOSIMAN CARRIES FIRST-EVER HEAT RACE WIN INTO SOLID FOURTH IN 250SX MAIN EVENT

29 abr. 2021

LAIA SAFELY THROUGH BRUTAL STAGE FIVE

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It’s known the world over as being the toughest off-road motorcycle race there is, and today the Dakar Rally showed exactly why the iconic event is feared and revered in equal measure. Turning up the intensity, stage five pushed Laia, and all motorcycle class competitors, harder than on any other day to date. Rising to the challenge, completing the arduous 456-kilometer special stage and once again successfully ticking off another stage finish, Laia brought her GASGAS RC 450F home in 26th position and holds 27th overall, with just one day to go ahead of the mid-event rest day.

• Laia takes hugely challenging stage five in her stride to finish 26th
• One day to go before much-needed rest day
• 448-kilometer timed special lies ahead for stage six

Laia Sanz:   “Wow, that was a tough day today! I made a mistake with my navigation early on but then it seems like everyone else made the same mistake. Because of this I guess my day wasn’t too bad. After that it was a fun stage with tricky navigation, so I was able to make up some time before the halfway point. I then kept my focus on maintaining a good rhythm but towards the end it was very tiring. My preparation for this year wasn’t the best, but I’m pleased that I’m still pushing at a good pace. Overall, I’m happy and looking forward to tomorrow and then the rest day.”

Stage five provided a physical and technical challenge in equal measure. The early going favored Laia, with the slower speeds and rocky terrain allowing her to put her navigational skills to the test and, quickly overcoming an early mistake, make an impression on the riders ahead. Passing the first waypoint in 18th after taking to the stage in 27th, Laia then once again opted for a ‘no risk’ strategy, completing the remainder of the stage without problems she moves one step closer to the mid-way point of the race.

With the mid-event rest day now in sight, stage six of the 2021 Dakar Rally will see Laia compete over a 618-kilometer stage, featuring a 448-kilometer timed special. With terrain expected to mostly feature sandy tracks and dunes, another tough day in the saddle will thankfully be followed by a day off, allowing some much-needed time to regroup ahead of the second half of the event.

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2021, stage 5
1. Kevin Benavides (Honda) 5:09:50
2. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (Honda) 5:10:50
3. Toby Price (KTM) 5:11:10
26. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 5:49:29

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 5)
1. Kevin Benavides (Honda) 20:15:39
2. Xavier de Soultrait (Husqvarna) 20:18:10
3. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (Honda) 20:19:21
27. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 22:09:26

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SEVENTH OVERALL FOR COLDENHOFF AT 2020 MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND EIGHT

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STANDING CONSTRUCT GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S SPEEDY DUTCHMAN CLAIMS 8-5 RESULTS AT MXGP OF EMILIA ROMAGNA TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE FIRST OF THREE 2020 ITALIAN MXGP TRIPLE-HEADERS Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing has battled through a challenging MXGP of Emilia Romagna, round eight of the FIM Motocross World Championship. Glenn Coldenhoff recorded a strong seventh place overall result to continue to collect solid championship points following 8-5 moto finishes. Ivo Monticelli bravely took to the start after missing Wednesday’s GP through illness, racing to 15th in moto one despite a twisted ankle he sustained in qualifying.

• GASGAS Factory Racing complete challenging MXGP round eight
• Standing Construct’s Glenn Coldenhoff holds seventh in championship standings
• Monticelli bravely races after twisting ankle during qualifying

It was a day of improving results for Glenn Coldenhoff at the MXGP of Emilia Romagna. With his MC 450F powering him to a great jump from the gate in race one, frustratingly the good work was quickly undone as he tangled with the rider next to him and was forced to close the gas. Battling his way back through the field around the Faenza circuit was no easy task yet the Dutchman pushed throughout the moto to claim an eighth-place finish.

A stronger and much-needed clean getaway from the start saw Coldenhoff round the first corner well inside the top 10 in race two. At the halfway stage of the moto he was up to fifth, but with the leading riders out of reach. Opting to maintain his pace, and with a sizable gap over the sixth placed rider, Glenn rode a smart moto to secure fifth for seventh overall.

Ivo Monticelli returned to action in Faenza despite not quite being fully recovered from the stomach issue that had ruled him out of Wednesday’s GP. Twisting his ankle in qualifying certainly wasn’t the start he was looking for, but the plucky Italian got the injury strapped up and took to the start of the opening moto of the day. Rewarded with a 15th place finish, Ivo put in a solid race to earn championship points. A small crash in race two contributed to Ivo just missing out on a points-paying finish in 21st.

In the EMX125 class, Guillem Farres claimed a third consecutive overall podium result with two second place moto finishes, securing second overall. David Braceras returned to the podium with third overall following a third in race two. Gerard Congost ended the day 15th.

Glenn Coldenhoff:  “The day started good and there were a few track changes to make things different. I was fifth for a long time in qualifying and ended up sixth, but this was ok. I didn’t quite get the best start in race one and then used a lot of energy working my way through the riders towards the front. I had a much better start in race two. Came around the first turn in eighth and then came through to fifth at the finish. I wasted too much time trying to pass Prado, but it was difficult to push as the track was slick and you had to be careful. Overall, I’m not happy with the results, but not devastated either. I’ll continue to work hard and I’m looking forward to Mantova in two weeks.”

Ivo Monticelli:   “It’s been a tough week in Italy, and I feel exhausted because of my stomach issue. I felt better for today but then in qualifying I twisted my ankle. I had to get it taped up for the races, so it was difficult to push at my limit. My first race was actually ok despite this. I finished 15th after a long battle with Vlaanderen so I was happy with the result considering everything. Early in race two I caught my ankle in a rut, and it was so painful. I then had a small crash and just missed out on scoring points, so this is tough for me. I now have two weeks to recover fully and I’ll be doing everything I can to be 100% for Mantova.”

Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing will next be in action at round nine of the FIM Motocross World Championship on September 27, the first of three MXGPs to be held at Mantova circuit in Italy.

Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 8

MXGP – Overall
1. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 44pts; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 41; 3. Jorge Prado (KTM) 40… 7. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 29; 18. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 6

MXGP - Race 1
1. Jorge Prado (KTM) 17 laps, 35:06:974; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 35:08:730; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 35:19:441… 8. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 35:32:175; 15. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 36:19:147

MXGP - Race 2
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 17 laps, 35:15:947; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 35:20:906; 3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 35:26:446… 5. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 35:50:528; 21. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 37:21:465

MX2 - Overall
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 47pts; 2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 47; 3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 38…

MX2 - Race 1
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 17 laps, 35:27:462; 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 35:30:393; 3. Thomas Kjer Olsen (Husqvarna) 35:30:964…

MX2 - Race 2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 16 laps, 34:15:955; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 34:23:056; 3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 34:27:056…

Championship Standings – After Round 8

MXGP
1. Jeffery Herlings (KTM) 285pts; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 278; 3. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 263… 7. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 233; 20. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 62

MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 354pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 333; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 259; 20. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 59; 26. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35

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LAIA SANZ SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES OPENING STAGE OF 2021 DAKAR RALLY

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Getting her 11th Dakar Rally participation underway, Laia Sanz has successfully completed the opening day’s competition, safely finishing the rocky 623-kilometer stage in 34th position. Offering riders no easy start to the 43rd running of the iconic event, stage one had ‘a little bit of everything’ with rocky tracks and challenging navigation ensuring a demanding first day in the saddle.

• Laia safely completes stage one of 2021 Dakar Rally
• Demanding, stony terrain ensures challenging 623-kilometer stage
• First sand dunes of 2021 event lie ahead in stage two

Laia Sanz:  “That was certainly a very real Dakar stage – there was a little bit of everything with some very technical sections. I’m quite happy with the way everything went for me, I’m really not pushing too hard and just trying to find my rhythm and speed again. I managed to get lost near to the end of the special, which is frustrating, but the nice thing is I am sure that we will have more good stages like this and that I will be able to improve my position in the overall standings.”

Just as in 2020 the opening stage of the 2021 Dakar rally was anything but an easy one, much to Laia’s liking. Allowing the Spaniard to finally flex her muscle on her GASGAS RC 450F, in taking a cautious approach to the stage she ensured a safe arrival at the finish with her bike undamaged, despite picking up a three-minute penalty for speeding.

With the event’s opening stage now complete, next up for Laia will be the 685-kilometer stage two. Delivering the first sand dunes of the event, it will also feature a special stage of 457-kilometers that will undoubtedly test the navigational skills of all motorcycle-class competitors.

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2021, stage 1

1. Toby Price (KTM) 3:18.26
2. Kevin Benavides (Honda) 3:18.57
3. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 3:18.58
34. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 3:58.18

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ALBERT CABESTANY WINS 2020 FIM TRIAL-E WORLD CUP WITH DOUBLE VICTORY AT GP OF ITALY

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Bringing the four-round 2020 FIM TrialGP World Championship to a hugely positive close, GASGAS Factory Racing team riders Albert Cabestany and Jorge Casales both come away from the TrialGP of Italy having delivered their best results of the season. For Cabestany, the final round of the Trial-E World Cup was a time to shine as the experienced Spaniard went 1-1 to wrap-up his second electric title. For Casales, the series finale ended with superb 2-3 TrialGP results.

• Albert Cabestany and GASGAS win the 2020 Trial-E World Cup title
• Jorge Casales delivers his best result of 2020 with 2-3 finishes at TrialGP of Italy
• GASGAS secure fourth consecutive Trial-E World Cup title

Determined to end his 2020 TrialGP campaign on a high, Jorge Casales entered the final round of the series focused on podium results. Third both times out at round three, the GP of Andorra, Jorge went one better on day one in Italy to earn his best result of the season. Liking the man-made sections and feeling confident, despite dropping five maximum scores on lap one he kept his focus to complete the day on a total of 61 marks lost, good enough for a well-deserved runner-up result behind newly crowned world champion Toni Bou.

Although making a handful of errors during the morning of day two, Casales again rode well, pushing hard during the second and third laps. Not quite able to repeat his day one result, nevertheless he finished a strong third, just six marks behind the day’s runner-up. In concluding his 2020 TrialGP campaign with 2-3 results, Casales secured fourth in the final championship standings.

The fourth and final stop of the 2020 TrialGP World Championship was also the second and final round of the Trial-E World Cup. Coming into the event some six points down on then series leader Gael Chatagno, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Albert Cabestany knew that he needed to win both days of competition at the TrialGP of Italy. Well-used to delivering his best while under pressure, the vastly experienced Spaniard made light work of the Italian sections on his GASGAS TXE, completing day one with just seven marks lost and taking the win.

With the Trial-E title well within his grasp, Cabestany kept the pressure on during day two and in dropping just five marks secured the day win. With it, he lifted the FIM Trial-E World Cup for a second consecutive season, handing GASGAS their fourth Trial-E World Cup title.

Jorge Casales:   “To finish what has been a tough season with these very positive results feels so good. Everyone at GASGAS was really looking forward to this season, and despite not getting the results we wanted at the first two events we kept working and improving and finishing with 2-3 results is a great reward for everyone. We re-grouped for this final trial and things have gone very well. I felt my riding was good and my bike was incredible. Being competitive at the final round of the series gives us all a lot of motivation to be even more prepared for 2021. Generally, both days here have been good, only a few mistakes on the first lap today, day two, but after those I rode consistently and got another podium result. A very positive end to the championship.”

Albert Cabestany:   “It feels great to win another Trial-E title, and also to finish the championship is a very positive way. This is a great result for both myself and GASGAS. We had some very strong competition this year, they really showed us at the first round that they had worked a lot during the off-season and that they had very good machinery and riders. We knew that we needed to do our very best here this weekend, that we needed to win both days. We started working hard after the opening round of the championship, and the team really did work very hard to make improvements. The sections this weekend were not too difficult, so I knew that being focused and riding consistently, without silly mistakes, would be so, so important. To keep this title, it means a lot to me and GASGAS.”

Results: FIM Trial World Championship 2020, Round 4

TrialGP – day 1
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 39; 2. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 61; 3. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 66; 4. Takahisa Fujinami (Montesa) 70; 5. Jeroni Fajardo (Sherco) 73; 6. Marchelli Gabriel (Montesa) 73… 8. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 79

Trial-E – day 1
1. Albert Cabestany (GASGAS) 7; 2. Gael Chatagno (Electric Motion) 25; 3. Julien Perret (Electric Motion) 61; 4. Jerome Delair (Electric Motion) 114

TrialGP – day 2
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 20; 2. Jeroni Fajardo (Sherco) 55; 3. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 61; 4. Gabriel Marcelli (Montesa) 61; 5. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 61; 6. Adam Raga (TRRS) 63

Trial-E – day 2
1. Albert Cabestany (GASGAS) 5; 2. Gael Chatagno (Electric Motion) 15; 3. Julien Perret (Electric Motion) 51; 4. Jerome Delair (Electric Motion) 89

Championship standings: FIM Trial World Championship 2020, (after round 4)

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 152 points; 2. Adam Raga (TRRS) 121; 3. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 105; 4. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 98; 5. Jeroni Fajardo (Sherco) 82; 6. Gabriel Marcelli (Montesa) 82… 8. Miguel Gelabert (GASGAS) 75

Trial-E
1. Albert Cabestany (GASGAS) 74 points; 2. Gael Chatagno (Electric Motion) 74; 3. Julien Perret (Electric Motion) 60; 4. Jerome Delair (Electric Motion) 48; 5. Martin Pochez (Electric Motion) 26

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COLDENHOFF SEVENTH AT MXGP OF CITTA DI MANTOVA

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GASGAS Factory Racing have recorded strong and consistent results across both classes at the MXGP of Citta di Mantova, round 10 of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship. Last weekend’s MXGP class runner-up Glenn Coldenhoff battled at the sharp end of the MXGP class in both races, claiming seventh overall following a 7-5 result. Teammate Ivo Monticelli enjoyed his own success in Mantova, claiming 13th overall after sickness and injuries had hampered his results in recent weeks. In the MX2 class, DIGA Procross Factory Juniors’ Isak Gifting pulled the opening-race holeshot and claimed an impressive eighth overall in just his second ever MX2 GP.

• GASGAS Factory Racing claim solid points at second Mantova GP
• Positive day for Standing Construct’s Monticelli on home soil
• DIGA Procross’ MC 250F claims first ever MX2 class holeshot

Round 10 of the FIM Motocross World Championship was a positive one for Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing with Glenn Coldenhoff fairing best, recording a 7-5 result to finish seventh overall. Both motos saw the Dutchman involved in frantic, race-long battles inside the top 10, where the combination of a narrow Mantova circuit and the fact that his rivals were all running a very similar lap times resulted in him finishing seventh in race one and a determined fifth in race two.

The previously luckless Ivo Monticelli showed signs of bouncing back into form, posting a strong 14th in race one before improving one position to a well-earned 13th in race two. Ivo’s second moto performance came after he dusted himself off following an opening lap crash. Ending the day 13th overall gives the Italian a much-needed boost in confidence ahead of round 11.

In the MX2 class, Isak Gifting impressed again at Mantova. Claiming the DIGA Procross Factory Juniors first ever GP holeshot in race one, the young Swede made the best possible start to the event. Going on to lead for almost a lap on his MC 250F, he then frustratingly tipped over, nearly dropping outside of the top 20. Digging deep in just his second MXGP, he delivered a valiant effort to claim a 10th place finish.

Moto two saw race long progression from Isak. Charging through from a mid-pack start to claim an impressive eighth in the moto, he was rewarded with eighth overall. Teammate Michael Sandner scored further MX2 World Championship points with a 17th place finish in race one before finishing just outside of the point-scoring positions in moto two.

Glenn Coldenhoff:   “I felt pretty good in training this morning. I managed to set the fourth fastest time in qualifying, so I was happy with that. First race my start was not that good, starting just outside the top 10. I took a while to get into a good rhythm and it’s not easy to pass on this track, so it took a long time to work my way forwards. Once I got in seventh position, the leaders were gone so I just rode my own race and I was happy with my speed. My second race start was a bit better, I think seventh. Straight from the beginning it was a big battle and we were all really close. We all had pretty much the same speed, but like the first race, it’s so hard to make passes. I felt like my riding was pretty good today and my starts needs to be better for me to get better results. We know what to work on and I really want more the coming weekend.”

Ivo Monticelli:   “Finally, a good day’s racing for me! Race one was good, I was in 13th but a small crash meant I finished 14th but I was happy with that. At the start of race two there was a big crash and I was stuck under my bike. I got up and just charged and finished 13th which was an amazing result after being on the ground for so long. My lap times were good, top 10 speed so this gives me a lot of confidence ahead of Sunday. Despite the crashes I really enjoyed today, I felt great on the bike, my speed and fitness is good, so I look forward to Sunday and the rest of the season.”

Isak Gifting:   “Today was a good day. I pulled the holeshot in race one so that was great and then I nearly led a lap before crashing. I think I was just a little nervous up front but to be up front is a great feeling. I then had to work my way up from around 17th and finished 10th so I was quite happy with that. I didn’t get such a great start in race two but worked my way up to an eighth-place finish so overall it was a great day. I fought hard in both motos and scored good points, so I look forward to Sunday.”

Michael Sandner:   “It was a bit of a disappointing day for me. I struggled a little bit out there, but it is still only my second race for the DIGA Procross team. I’ll take some rest ahead of the next race on Sunday and look to improve my results.”

Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross Factory Juniors will next compete in the FIM Motocross World Championship at round 10 of the series on October 4, returning to the Mantova venue for the third and final time.

Download high-res images from round ten of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, the MXGP of Citta di Mantova, here.

Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 10

MXGP – Overall
1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 45; 2. Jorge Prado (KTM) 40; 3. Tim Gajser (Honda) 36…  7. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 30; 13. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 15

MXGP - Race 1
1. Jorge Prado (KTM) 17 laps, 35:13:182; 2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 35:14:334; 3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 35:17:324…  7. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 35:46:943; 14. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 36:24:717

MXGP - Race 2
1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 17 laps, 34:59:172; 2. Gautier Paulin (Yamaha) 35:00:839; 3. Tim Gajser (Honda) 35:03:052…  5. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 35:06:453; 13. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 35:54:883

MX2 – Overall
1. Thomas Kjer Olsen (Husqvarna) 47; 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 45; 3. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 36…  8. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 24; 21. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 4

MX2 - Race 1
1. Thomas Kjer Olsen (Husqvarna) 17 laps, 35:56:454; 2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 35:57:944; 3. Tom Vialle (KTM) 35:59:733…  10. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 36:30:044; 17. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 37:14:916

MX2 - Race 2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 35:28:261; 2. Thomas Kjer Olsen (Husqvarna) 35:31:661; 3. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 35:38:328…  8. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 36:18:652; 24. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 37:32:525

Championship Standings – After Round 10

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 352pts; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 347; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 344…  5. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 303; 18. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 82

MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 431pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 385; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 329…  21. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 59; 28. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 47; 27. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35; 35. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 10

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LAIA COMPLETES SECOND LEG OF DAKAR RALLY MARATHON STAGE

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Ride safe, don’t make any big mistakes and complete the second leg of the two-day marathon stage ready to do battle on stage nine! That was Laia’s goal as she set off this morning and one that she executed perfectly, reaching the end of the 709-kilometer day without troubles and as the 27th fastest rider. Making one important step closer to the finish of the event, Laia is now ready to take on the final four days.

• Despite painful wrist Laia finishes 1,450-kilometer marathon stage
• GASGAS RC 450F again performs faultlessly
• Second longest special stage of the event up next for Laia

Laia Sanz:  “I’m pleased this stage is finished! I knew already yesterday that today was going to be very difficult for me, and it was. I have some pain in my wrist, so I am being very cautious with my riding, just trying to make sure I don’t make any big mistakes. Thankfully, today things weren’t quite as bad as I expected them to be. They were tough, but I rode safely and, well, I’m one stage closer to the end of the event. My bike is in great shape, and apart from my wrist I am also doing well. Now I will rest and prepare as best I can for the long special stage we have ahead of us tomorrow.”

Fearful the pain in her wrist, which made stage seven difficult, would again hamper her progress through stage eight, Laia focused on simply completing today’s stage. Thankfully, finding things to be ‘not too bad’, Laia was again able to complete a mistake-free day and return her GASGAS RC 450F safely to her team, who will now ready her bike for the upcoming second longest special stage of the event tomorrow.

With the event’s two-part marathon stage now complete, next up for Laia is the second longest timed special stage of the competition! With 465-kilometers of racing against the clock, the entire 579-kilometer stage will start close to the sea near Neom before taking riders inland. Sandy trails will feature predominantly for much of the day before rocky canyons look set to deliver a sting in the tail with challenging navigation almost guaranteed during the closing kilometers of the stage.

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2021, stage 8
1. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (Honda) 3:08:40
2. Toby Price (KTM) 3:09:45
3. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 3:11:30
27. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 3:43:01

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 8)
1. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (Honda) 32:00:11
2. Toby Price (KTM) 32:01:17
3. Sam Sunderland (KTM) 32:06:08
24. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 35:40:07

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ISAK GIFTING PLACES EIGHTH OVERALL AT CHALLENGING MXGP OF FLANDERS

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DIGA Procross Factory Juniors’ Isak Gifting has placed eighth overall at the MXGP of Flanders with a career-best finish of sixth in the opening moto. Following up his impressive result with a strong eighth in race two, the young Swede secured a deserved top-10 overall result at round 13 of the FIM Motocross World Championship. In what was a difficult day for Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing, Ivo Monticelli raced to 11th in race two following a first turn crash while Glenn Coldenhoff was unable to compete following a crash in qualifying.

• GASGAS Factory Racing overcome challenging GP with strong results
• Isak Gifting charges to career-best MX2 result in moto one
• Standing Construct’s Monticelli delivers inspiring ride in race two

Round 13 of the MX2 World Championship proved to be a positive one for DIGA Procross’ Isak Gifting, who charged to an impressive sixth place in the opening moto. Moving into sixth on lap 10, the Swede maintained his composure and held on confidently for a career-best finish, also delivering GASGAS’ best MC 250F result to date.

A lightning-fast start in race two saw Gifting reach the first turn with the leading riders before sliding out and crashing. Fortunate to escape unscathed, an impressive charge ensued that saw him reach the top 10 in just four laps before displaying exceptional fitness to continue forwards and move into eighth place with five laps to go. Holding strong, he claimed eighth to claim his second eighth-place overall finish of the season.

Michael Sandner had a tough time at the MXGP of Flanders. Multiple crashes in race one saw him finish outside of the point-paying positions while in race two, a technical issue ended his day with no points. Sandner looks to bounce back on Wednesday for round 14 of the MX2 World Championship.

In the MXGP class, Ivo Monticelli suffered a number of crashes in the opening moto, ending his race early. Bouncing back, and despite crashing in the first turn just as he had in race one, Ivo found his rhythm quickly as he charged through the field. Delivering an impressive display of riding, he finished just outside the top 10 in 11th place.

Glenn Coldenhoff was absent from racing at round 13 of the FIM Motocross World Championship following a crash during timed practice. Falling heavily, the Dutchman was quickly transferred to a local hospital, where he remains overnight ahead of further examinations tomorrow. Thankfully experiencing no loss of sensation or movement in either his arms or legs, Glenn was diagnosed with compression fractures to three vertebrae.

In the EMX125 class, it was a GASGAS 1-2 with Guillem Farres and David Braceras both taking a race win and a fifth-place finish over the two races. Farres claimed the overall victory thanks to his better second race result with Braceras joining him on the podium in second place.

Isak Gifting:  “A very good day for me. In race one I stayed smooth and tried to minimize my mistakes. I knew I was in a good position and worked hard for that result. I was hoping for the same in the second one, but I slid out in the first turn and crashed. I had a great start and was maybe third or fourth so it was frustrating. However, I actually felt like my riding was much better than the first race and this something that I was even more satisfied with! Placing eighth from 34th position was great for me. Now I just need to recover and go again on Wednesday!”

Michael Sandner:  “Today was difficult. Three big mistakes in race one and in second moto I had a technical issue which was unfortunate. I’m healthy and it’s only a few days until the next race so I hope to turn things around there and score more points.”

Ivo Monticelli:   “It was nice to have a race close to the team workshop and somewhere we ride a lot so we knew what set up to use for today’s race, so we were confident for today. Unfortunately, I had a big crash in the first race in the first corner. I got up quickly, moved up to 15th but then I crashed with Cairoli and then again in the waves. I felt great in race two. Another crash on the start but I found a good rhythm and kept my focus. I was way down but came through to 11th which was really good. My bike and my fitness is really good so I’m aiming for better starts on Wednesday.”

Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors return to FIM Motocross World Championship action on October 21 for the second of three consecutive events to be held at the Lommel racetrack.

Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 13

MXGP – Overall
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 42; 2. Gautier Paulin (Yamaha) 41; 3. Jorge Prado (KTM) 38… 15. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 10

MXGP - Race 1
1. Gautier Paulin (Yamaha) 16 laps, 36:38:456; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 36:47:169; 3. Jorge Prado (KTM) 36:58:109…

MXGP - Race 2
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 16 laps, 36:21:474; 2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 36:34:140; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 36:35:450… 11. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 38:14:167

MX2 – Overall
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 44; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 43; 3. Ben Watson (Yamaha) 41… 8. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 28

MX2 - Race 1
1. Ben Watson (Yamaha) 16 laps, 36:16:844; 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 36:38:867; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 36:45:047… 6. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 37:17:998; 24. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 38:59:605

MX2 - Race 2
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 16 laps, 36:22:920; 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 36:32:431; 3. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 36:50:471… 8. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 37:44:242

Championship Standings – After Round 13

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 488pts; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 440; 3. Jorge Prado (KTM) 429… 6. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 375; 17. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 132

MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 569pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 516; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 407; 15. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 112; 27. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 59; 29. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35; 31. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 26

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RUNNER-UP RESULT FOR GASGAS FACTORY RACING AT MXGP OF LOMBARDIA

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STANDING CONSTRUCT’S GLENN COLDENHOFF CLAIMS SECOND PODIUM APPEARANCE OF THE SEASON AT MXGP ROUND NINE Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing’s Glenn Coldenhoff has returned to the MXGP podium with an impressive second overall result at the MXGP of Lombardia, round nine of the FIM Motocross World Championship. A positive day all round saw Coldenhoff race to a fourth-place finish in race one, which he then bettered in moto two with an impressive runner-up finish to secure second overall. Bad luck continued to follow his MXGP teammate Ivo Monticelli as he hit the ground hard in moto one before rebounding for a steady 16th in race two. In MX2, DIGA Procross Factory Juniors fill-in riders Isak Gifting and Michael Sandner made positive starts to their time on MC 250F machinery by placing 10th and 20th overall respectively.

• GASGAS Factory Racing claim second overall at MXGP round nine
• Standing Construct’s Coldenhoff makes a positive start to trio of Mantova races
• DIGA Procross fill-in riders impress in GP debuts aboard MC 250F machinery

It was a positive MXGP of Lombardia for Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing’s Glenn Coldenhoff, claiming second overall following an amendment to the race two results. Feeling confident on his MC 450F from the first lap of qualifying, a solid fourth place finish in moto one set Glenn up for a strong overall finish.

And strong it was. Safely negotiating the tight first turn and chaotic opening laps, Glenn pushed forwards for the full moto and crossed the finish line in a consistent fifth place. However, following a revision to the race results long after the moto had concluded, the Dutchman was excited to be promoted to second in both the race and the overall classification but sadly missed out on spraying champagne on the podium. With a further two races at Mantova taking place this week, and with the sandy terrain being his preferred riding surface, Coldenhoff now looks forward to round 10.

Ivo Monticelli’s terrible luck continued in Mantova. A great jump when the start gate dropped for moto one was positive, but tangling with another rider in the first corner definitely wasn’t. A violent crash saw the Italian hit the ground hard and fearing injury he opted to not continue. After paying the onsite medical team a visit for a check-up, Ivo was battered and bruised with fortunately nothing broken so he bravely lined up for race two. A 16th place finish gave him a further five points and he looks for more when the series returns to Mantova on Wednesday.

Stepping in at Mantova for the injured DIGA Procross Factory Juniors team riders Simon Langenfelder and Jeremy Sydow, were Isak Gifting and Michael Sandner. Claiming 9-10 results gave Gifting an impressive 10th overall after stepping up from the EMX250 division. Michael Sandner placed a strong 15th in the opening moto and 20th overall.

Glenn Coldenhoff:  “Second overall is a good result, for sure. I’d have liked to have been at the front of the battle rather than at the back of it, but it is what it is. I had a good feeling today which is important. It’s quite hard to pass on this circuit and everyone is similar in speed but luckily I had decent starts and was able to move forwards, especially in race two. The first moto was ok but once I was into fourth, I fell into a rhythm behind Cairoli and was unable to make a pass. Overall, good points, second overall after a couple of guys jumped on a yellow flag and up to fifth in the championship. I’m looking forward to Wednesday.”

Ivo Monticelli:  “Another tough one. I had a great start in race one but tangled with someone going into the first corner. I hit my head, chest and back and was in a lot of pain so it was not possible to continue, I saw the medical team and I checked out ok, just bruising, so I lined up for race two. Again, I hit someone in the first turn but stayed upright but I was way down field. I was able to push through and passed a couple of guys in the last two laps for 16th. Some points on the board but not where I should be. We’ll regroup and line up again Wednesday and hope to improve.”

Isak Gifting:   “It was a very good day for me at my first ever GP and race on my GASGAS. I was a little bit nervous but after qualifying I felt much more relaxed. To get 9-10 in the motos and 10th overall felt great and I’m so thankful for the team for giving me the tools to make this work! Starts were not so good but this is something we will work on ahead of the next race on Wednesday.”

Michael Sandner:   “My day was mixed really. I woke up in the morning and felt a little bit sick, but I made the best of it and gave my all! With a 16th place in time practice I had a good starting position for the races so it was a positive start to the day. The first moto started with a perfect start, around seventh. I had very good speed for the first few laps but then struggled a little bit, I think I went too fast too soon and finished 15th which was pretty good for my first race on the GASGAS. Second moto start was not so great, around 16th on the first lap. I then I had a pretty big crash so that was my race over but I’m healthy and looking forward to Wednesday.”

Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross Factory Juniors will next be in FIM Motocross World Championship action on September 30, for round 10 of the series and the second of three visits to the Mantova circuit.

Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 9

MXGP – Overall
1. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 45; 2. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 40; 3. Jorge Prado (KTM) 40… 20. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 5

MXGP - Race 1
1. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 17 laps, 34:47:314; 2. Jorge Prado (KTM) 34:55:495; 3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 34:56:788; 4. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 35:14:442

MXGP - Race 2
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 17 laps, 34:56:930; 2. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 35:11:310; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 35:33:930… 16. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 36:17:605

MX2 – Overall
1. Thomas Kjer Olsen (Husqvarna) 40; 2. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 39; 3. Ben Watson (Yamaha) 37; 10. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 23; 20. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 6

MX2 - Race 1
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 17 laps, 35:59:768; 2. Thomas Kjer Olsen (Husqvarna) 36:06:001; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 36:09:148… 9. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 36:36:783; 15. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 37:07:507

MX2 - Race 2
1. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 35:28:853; 2. Ben Watson (Yamaha) 35:29:924; 3. Conrad Mewse (KTM) 35:38:298; 10. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 36:03:236

Championship Standings – After Round 9

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 316pts; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 311; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 300… 5. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 273; 20. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 67

MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 386pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 356; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 295… 20. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 59; 27. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35; 30. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 23; 37. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 5  

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LAIA SANZ CLAIMS HER BEST STAGE RESULT OF 2021 DAKAR RALLY

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On the penultimate day of the 2021 Dakar Rally, arguably one of the toughest seen this year, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Laia Sanz has placed 19th on stage 11 to record her best stage result of the event so far. Enjoying a much more positive day, Laia broke free from her competitors’ dust early on and was able to ride her own race while battling all the way to the finish. In doing so she delivered her best ride of the rally with just one day of racing remaining.

• Laia claims her best stage result of the rally
• Spanish ace moves up in the overall standings to 18th
• Just 200 kilometers of racing remains!

Laia Sanz:   “I was in dust again today but fortunately, just for the beginning, maybe 100 kilometers or so. Once we were into the dunes I could escape the dust and ride my own lines. I passed some riders and I felt really good today, despite the stage being really long. Overall, I’m happy. Happy with how the stage was for me today and happy that I’m one step closer to the finish.”

With a couple of difficult stages thankfully now in Laia’s rear-view mirror, stage 11 proved to be a good one for the GASGAS RC 450F Rally racer as she was able to enjoy all 464 kilometers of today’s special. Despite a little traffic early on, once she broke free and into clean air it was plain sailing to the finish line in Yanbu on the Red Sea coast. Overall, just 200 kilometers against the clock now remain for Laia as she goes after her 11th Dakar Rally finish.

The final stage of the 2021 Dakar Rally takes place tomorrow. Following less than ideal pre-event preparation, Laia's goal of reaching the finish line of this year’s race is still firmly in place and very much in sight. All being well, a steady ride through the final stage will complete another Dakar Rally for both Sanz, and GASGAS Factory Racing.

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2021, stage 11 1. Sam Sunderland (KTM) 4:35:12 2. Pablo Quintanilla (Husqvarna) 4:37:52 3. Kevin Benavides (Honda) 4:41:36 19. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 5:24:49

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 11) 1. Kevin Benavides (Honda) 45:01:44 2. Sam Sunderland (KTM) 45:05:56 3. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 45:08:57 18. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 51:07:48

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING COUNTING DOWN THE HOURS BEFORE TAKING TO THE TARMAC IN QATAR

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Here we go! We’re now just hours away from taking to the asphalt at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar for the official test, prior to the start of the 2021 FIM Grand Prix World Championship. A super-exciting time for GASGAS Aspar Team riders Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara who will soon complete their first laps on the all-new GASGAS RC 250 GP race bikes, officially kicking off an exciting new racing chapter for GASGAS. The long-awaited shakedown takes place on March 19.

• GASGAS begin exciting new racing chapter in 2021
• GASGAS Aspar Team prepared for pre-season shakedown
• New team riders Garcia and Guevara set to race RC 250 GP bikes

The FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto3 will enjoy an exciting splash of red in 2021 as GASGAS takes to the starting grid with the GASGAS Aspar Team. Creating further buzz ahead of what will be a thrilling 19-round series, the Spanish team, together with GASGAS, will call upon the talents of two Spanish young guns to fly the flag in 2021.

Sergio Garcia joins the GASGAS Aspar Team after a strong end to the 2020 Moto3 season. The Spaniard made two trips to the podium during the final three races last year and following a positive pre-season spent dialing in his all-new RC 250 GP race bike, the world number nine is gunning for glory in 2021. Sergio has his sights set firmly on capturing more podiums and chasing after his very first race win.

Completing the two-rider line-up under the GASGAS Aspar Team awning is 2020 Moto3 Junior World Champion, Izan Guevara. Winning five of the 11 FIM CEV Moto3 races held last season – four of those were back-to-back victories – the up-and-coming 16-year-old stamped his name on a truly impressive season. Progressing to the GASGAS Aspar Team for his first season in the Moto3 World Championship, the Spanish ace is now fully focused on challenging for the 2021 rookie title, and confident of success when the grid lights turn green at round one.

Once the shakedown is complete, the team’s focus will very quickly switch to the fun stuff, racing! With round one of the Moto3 series taking place on March 28 at the same Losail venue, Garcia and Guevara will drop the clutch and get on the gas for the very first time on their RC 250 GP race machines. The series will then take them on a world tour of three continents and conclude in Valencia, Spain, on November 14. Watch the team presentation video here.

Sergio Garcia:  “To be part of the GASGAS Aspar Team gives me an incredible feeling. It’s a huge honor. I’ve spent some time on the bike already and great, really capable of doing great things. A lot of the off-season has been spent on the bike, fine tuning the set-up and I am really happy with where we are. We’ve ridden many different circuits with different asphalt, which is important ahead of the season starting, and we have a good set up for each surface. So, I’m really confident on the bike on all surfaces. I’m still learning the bike step-by-step, with racing you never stop learning, but I am excited for the season to start. With the bike that I have now, I believe I can be in the battle at the front of the field this year at every race, and I think it will be possible to push for wins as well. For sure this will not be easy, but I feel really competitive, and I’ll be doing everything in my power to make this happen for myself, and for the team.”

Ivan Guevara:   “I am proud to be in the World Championship at the age of 16 and, above all, with a team like the GASGAS Aspar Team. They have so much experience and now with the official support of GASGAS, a brand with Spanish heritage, I hope to achieve great result and return everything they are doing for me. During the pre-season my preparation was very similar to previous years. I have been working out in the gym and on the bike, but I have focused more on explosiveness and endurance to improve my fitness even further, as the races this season will be a bit longer than in the Junior Moto3 World Championship. And the race pace will surely be faster. In my first pre-season tests I felt very comfortable. I still have to work on my corner speed, but we will continue to adapt, and I have a good feeling with the bike already. The main objective of this season is to be the rookie of the year. But, if it isn’t possible, I would try to score points in all of the races and always learn. The truth is that, as a Spanish rider, racing with a brand with as much history as GASGAS, it is a great honor. I hope to be able to take it to the top very soon.”

Jorge Martinez (GASGAS Aspar Team Manager):   "To take GASGAS into the Moto3 World Championship is a super important moment for myself and for the team. As a proud Spanish team, to be the first to work with a brand with such strong Spanish roots, and to take them into the top level of road racing, it’s very, very special. The 2021 season will be super exciting for us. Of course, we intend to continue with the super-good results that we achieved during 2020 and together with our two strong riders, Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara, we’re focused on fighting for podiums straight away. We can’t wait to start racing and we look forward to taking GASGAS onto the world stage in the FIM Grand Prix World Championship.”

Pit Beirer GASGAS Motorsport Director:  “We are excited to add some bright red to the Moto3 class for 2021 and it’s a big pleasure to continue the expansion of the GASGAS name into more areas of motorsport. GASGAS is a company full of energy that is moving places, so it is an ideal fit for the youth, the action and the excitement of Moto3. It’s a big bonus - and an achievement already - to combine with a competitive team like Aspar Moto3 for the first year. As always we expect some crazy scenes in this class and it will be cool to watch how those GASGAS bikes will play a part.”

Calendar - 2021 FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto3™️

Round 1: 28 Mar Grand Prix of Qatar – Losail
Round 2: 4 Apr Grand Prix of Doha – Losail
Round 3: 18 Apr Grand Prix of Portugal
Round 4: 2 May Grand Prix of Spain – Jerez
Round 5: 16 May Grand Prix of France – Le Mans
Round 6: 30 May Grand Prix of Italy – Mugello
Round 7: 6 Jun Grand Prix of Catalunya – Catalunya
Round 8: 20 Jun Grand Prix of Germany – Sachsenring
Round 9: 27 Jun Grand Prix of the Netherlands – Assen
Round 10: 11 Jul Grand Prix of Finland – KymiRing
Round 11: 15 Aug Grand Prix of Austria – Red Bull Ring
Round 12: 29 Aug Grand Prix of Great Britain – Silverstone
Round 13: 12 Sep Grand Prix of Aragon – MotorLand Aragon
Round 14: 19 Sep Grand Prix of San Marino – Misano
Round 15: 3 Oct Grand Prix of Japan – Twin Ring Motegi
Round 16: 10 Oct Grand Prix of Thailand – Chang
Round 17: 24 Oct Grand Prix of Australia – Phillip Island
Round 18: 31 Oct Grand Prix of Malaysia – Sepang
Round 19: 14 Nov Grand Prix of Valencia – Ricardo Tormo

29 abr. 2021

LAIA COMPLETES STAGE FOUR OF THE 2021 DAKAR RALLY

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Laia Sanz has delivered another super-consistent ride through a fast and physically tough 337-kilometer special to complete stage four of the 2021 Dakar Rally. Gaining confidence as the rally continues, with four positive days of racing onboard her GASGAS RC 450F Rally now under her belt, Laia now looks ahead to a technically demanding stage five and what may well be the toughest challenge of the rally so far.

• Laia safely completes longest stage of the 2021 Dakar Rally
• GASGAS RC 450F faultless after completing four days of racing
• Mixed terrain on stage five expected to be the toughest stage of the event

Laia Sanz:   “It was a really fast stage today, which I don’t normally like too much. But I felt ok, pretty good really. Staying safe was my priority today. I just rode my own stage and tried to do the best I could while also being safe and looking after my bike. I did make one small mistake close to the end of the stage but nothing major, so I’m happy. My bike was great, I’m really happy with the set-up we have, I just need some more stages to continue improving my feeling and confidence. Tomorrow will be a tough one again, but I’m looking forward and feeling better and better each day.”

The fast and rocky terrain of stage four required patience and skill despite the higher speeds. Laia’s cautious approach ensured that she remained out of trouble and completed the stage successfully with her GASGAS performing brilliantly. A single navigational error that caught out many riders in the final kilometers of the stage was her only error of the day, with Sanz going on to place 27th. Completing the special just under 20 minutes down on stage winner Joan Barreda is a positive step forwards and extends her gap over the next placed rider to over 30 minutes.

Another tough day lies ahead for Laia as the special for day five of the 2021 Dakar Rally is expected to be as technically demanding as it is long. The 662-kilometer stage will feature a 456-kilometer timed section that will be made up of a wide variety of terrain including stony tracks and an area of soft dunes. Accurate navigation will be essential.

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2021, stage 4
1. Joan Barreda (Honda) 2:46:50
2. Daniel Sanders (KTM) 2:52:59
3. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 2:53:12
27. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 3:06:38

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 4)
1. Xavier de Soultrait (Husqvarna) 15:00:25
2. Joan Barreda (Honda) 15:00:40
3. Ross Branch (Yamaha) 15:05:49
30. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 16:19:57

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GASGAS SUPPORT MICHAEL WALKNER IN 2021 FIM HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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Adding more young talent to our motorsport roster, we’re pleased to announce we’ll be supporting up-and-coming Austrian enduro racer Michael Walkner as he takes on the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship! Already a part of the GASGAS family – Michael’s day job is as our official test and development enduro rider – he’ll now also join the GASGAS Factory Racing enduro team as an officially supported junior rider.

• Michael Walkner becomes GASGAS Factory Racing junior rider
• Walkner to compete in FIM Hard Enduro World Championship
• Talented Austrian will race our EC 300 enduro model

A seasoned and passionate competitor with international hard enduro experience, Michael will continue in his role as our official test and development rider while also receiving our full support as a GASGAS Factory Racing junior rider.

Setting his sights on becoming one of hard enduro’s leading riders, in competing in the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship the 23-year-old will gain valuable experience, while also getting the opportunity to further develop his hard enduro skills. Michael will compete on our EC 300 2-stroke.

With the start of the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship still some months off, Michael will first compete in the opening two rounds of the Italian Enduro Championship, in March. Using the events to re-familiarize himself within a racing environment, he’ll also use his time against the stopwatch to work on his speed. The Austrian will then switch his attention to the opening round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, scheduled for 7-9 May.

Michael Walkner - GASGAS Enduro Factory Team Junior Rider:  "This is so exciting for me. I ride GASGAS bikes almost every day so to now be competing for the brand, it’s a real honor. Recently, I had been testing suspension settings together with Andrea Verona – the current Enduro1 World Champion – which was my first big test in such a professional environment. I learned so much and it was during those few days that I decided I wanted to give racing my best effort. I will have a small team, just myself, my family, support from GASGAS and other partners, but it will be great. In the past I had some small successes just with my family behind me, so with support from GASGAS I’m excited to see how I can progress. To think about the world championship title now would be premature, but it is definitely my long-term goal. For sure, in 2021 it’s unlikely, but the end goal is to be one of the best riders. I want to give everything and make the most of this opportunity. I can’t wait for the first round.”

Fabio Farioli – GASGAS Factory Racing Enduro Team Manager:  “Supporting Michael as an official GASGAS Factory Racing junior rider gives him the backing he needs to compete at the next level. We know that he has the talent and drive to improve, he is young and very motivated, and also already has some international racing experience, so we’re looking forward to watching him progress as the year develops. We’re not putting any big expectations on Michael, we simply want to help him develop his talent and allow him to take on the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship with the right level of technical support.”

29 abr. 2021

GASGAS TXT RACING TRIAL RANGE 2020 AVAILABLE NOW

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CLASS-LEADING TRIAL MODELS AVAILABLE NOW AT THE ALL-NEW GASGAS DEALER NETWORK GASGAS Motorcycles are pleased to announce the availability of the complete 2020 line-up of trial models with the GASGAS TXT RACING 300, 280, 250 and 125 now available globally, at selected authorized dealers. Produced at the trial production facility in Girona, Spain and distributed by GASGAS Motorcycles GmbH, all machines deliver class-leading chassis performance and are equipped with powerful and compact 2-stroke engines. The GASGAS trial range sets the benchmark against which all other trial bikes are measured.

As part of the Pierer Mobility Group, GASGAS Motorcycles are establishing a new and expanding dealer network to handle the brand’s sales and aftersales activities.

• TXT RACING 2020 models now available at dealers
• www.gasgas.com for full authorized dealer information
• GASGAS further establish position as trial sector specialists

Renowned for their minimal weight, usability, ease of maintenance and high-performance, the 2020 GASGAS TXT RACING models represent the ultimate trial machines. A complete range of advanced 2-stroke models, all machines deliver class-leading chassis performance, strong and controllable power, minimal weight, a compact, minimalist aesthetic and high-quality components.

The flagship model of the range, the TXT RACING 300 offers a potent combination of linear power and massive torque. Featuring the best suspension components in class, selectable engine maps and BRAKTEC hydraulic clutch and brakes, the TXT RACING 300 combines performance, quality and reliability.

Strategically positioned between the highly successful TXT RACING 250 and the TXT RACING 300, the TXT RACING 280 offers the perfect blend of maneuverability and power – the ideal steppingstone for improving riders looking for increased levels of power.

The TXT RACING 250 features the ‘classic’ engine displacement of the GASGAS trial model range, offering the perfect balance between usable 2-stroke torque and nimble, lightweight handling. Revving up to 10,500 rpm, the TXT RACING 250 is easy to use, versatile and excels in tough, technical terrain.

As the smallest capacity model of the GASGAS 2-stroke trial family, the TXT RACING 125 is a bike with a big heart! Featuring a capable and continuous torque curve and the same suspension and chassis features as the larger displacement models, it is the perfect machine for trial newcomers and youngsters stepping up to full-sized machines.

29 abr. 2021

GLENN COLDENHOFF PLACES THIRD OVERALL AT DUTCH INTERNATIONAL

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING ENJOY FURTHER SUCCESS IN THE NETHERLANDS GASGAS Factory Racing have continued their MXGP World Championship preparations with another rewarding day’s racing in the Netherlands. Lining up at the second Dutch International, held at the sandy circuit of Axel, the team delivered positive results with Standing Construct’s Glenn Coldenhoff claiming the third step of the overall MX1 podium. Teammate Ivo Monticelli enjoyed his own success, racing comfortably among some of the MXGP elite at the head of the field in race one, placing fifth and securing ninth place overall.

• Third overall for Glenn Coldenhoff at second Dutch International
• Top 10 overall results for both GASGAS Factory Racing MC 450F riders
• Dutch Internationals prove to be the perfect test environment for MXGP preparation

Arriving in Axel for the second and final Dutch International to be held prior to the restart of the MXGP World Championship, Glenn Coldenhoff looked to continue his recent success after taking victory last weekend in Arnhem. Racing in sixth place for much of the opening moto, the Dutchman took his time before disposing of Benoit Paturel with two laps to go. Coldenhoff then went on to make a last-lap pass on teammate Ivo Monticelli when the Italian became held up by a lapped rider. Coldenhoff claimed fourth as the checkered flag fell.

Coldenhoff went on to claim a great start in race two, rounding the first corner in third place before shadowing early race leader Romain Febvre well into the second half of the race. The 29-year-old then unfortunately clashed with a lapped rider while setting up a pass for the lead and fell. Remounting quickly, Glenn crossed the finish line in fourth place, enough to secure the final step of the overall podium.

Ivo Monticelli continued his return from injury with a strong fifth-place finish in race one. Following a great start that saw the Italian lead a four-rider battle for fourth place during the first half of the moto, he maintained his position and kept third place in sight as the laps wound down. Monticelli was then unfortunate to be held up by a back marker on the final lap, gifting fourth position to teammate Glenn Coldenhoff. Ivo ultimately crossed the finish line in fifth place, setting himself up for a strong second moto.

Race two saw Ivo Monticelli make a great start as he utilized the full power of his MC 450F, emerging from the opening corner in second place. Riding with a little too much aggression, the 25-year-old crashed twice during the early stages of the 30-minute race. Finding his rhythm as the race reached half distance, Ivo held strong and crossed the finish line in 11th place.

It was a tough day for GASGAS Factory Racing’s MX2 class rider Simon Langenfelder in Axel. The 16-year-old qualified in a strong sixth place before racing comfortably in fourth position for much of the opening moto. Frustratingly, a big crash at the halfway stage of the race ended the German’s day early. Despite the heavy fall, Langenfelder was unscathed and opted to skip race two and concentrate on Latvia next week, his return to MX2 World Championship competition.

Glenn Coldenhoff:  “Overall, I’m happy with today. Qualifying was really close with everyone and I qualified fifth so that was ok. I felt great ahead of the first race, taking the holeshot but then the race was red flagged. On the restart my start was not so good, around 10th place. I was quickly up to sixth, however the track was quite smooth and one lined, so it was hard to make passes. I knew my fitness was good so I passed Benoit Paturel with two laps to go, then Monticelli got caught up with a back marker so I passed him and finished fourth. Race two I had another good start in third place. I moved into second place quickly and stayed there for most of the race. I was setting up the pass for the lead when I came together with a lapped rider. I dropped back to fourth and took a couple of laps to find my rhythm again. When I did I closed in on third place but by then the race was over. I’m really happy with my MC 450F, we made some small suspension changes for today and they worked, my speed and fitness are good so I’m really looking forward to next weekend in Latvia.”

Ivo Monticelli:  “It was a good day for me. Qualifying went well and I had sixth gate pick for the races, so I was happy with this. Race one I had a great start and settled into fourth place straight away. I was really happy to be up front, keeping the leading riders in sight and race in clean air. Unfortunately, on the last lap I was held up by a lapped rider, which let Glenn pass me. But I ended the race in fifth, which is still a great result. Race two started really good, starting second, right behind Romain Febvre. I was a little too aggressive, making a mistake and dropping back to seventh. I then crashed twice all on my own and finished the race in 11th. Not the best result but these two Dutch races in the sand were great preparation for Latvia next week. I felt great on the bike so I’m in a good place.”

Simon Langenfelder:   “I had a good day going, qualifying sixth this morning. In race one I had a good start and I was running third for the opening lap. I briefly moved up to second before moving back to fourth. I was running a comfortable pace for most of the race and then I unfortunately had a big crash, going over the handlebars and the bike landed on me. I am ok, a little sore. Myself and the team decided against lining up for race two. I’m healthy, my speed is good, and we will now focus on Latvia next week.”

Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors will line up next weekend for the MXGP of Latvia, the return of the 2020 FIM World Motocross Championship on August 9.

Results – 2020 Dutch International - Axel

MX1 - Overall
1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 47pts; 2. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 41; 3. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 36pts… 9. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 26

MX1 - Race 1
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 17 laps, 30:44:678; 2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 30:55:108; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 30:56:128; 4. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 31:04:227; 5. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 31:04:667

MX1 - Race 2
1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 18 laps, 33:12:518; 2. Brian Bogers (KTM) 33:13:687; 3. Arminas Jasikonis (Husqvarna) 33:14:963; 4. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 33:16:192… 11. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 34:21:295

MX2 - Overall
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 50pts; 2. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 44; 3. Mathys Boisrame (Kawasaki) 40

MX2 - Race 1
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 18 laps, 33:05:958; 2. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 33:24:946; 3. Mathys Boisrame (Kawasaki) 33:31:039

MX2 - Race 2
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 18 laps, 33:12:119; 2. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 33:26:155; 3. Mathys Boisrame (Kawasaki) 33:46:135

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POSITIVE START TO 2020 TRIALGP SEASON FOR GASGAS FACTORY RACING

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CASALES AND CABESTANY END CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER IN FRANCE FIFTH AND SECOND RESPECTIVELY Successfully completing the first of four rounds of the 2020 FIM Trial World Championship, GASGAS Factory Racing teammates Jorge Casales and Albert Cabestany have come away from the TrialGP of France fifth and second overall in their respective championships. For Casales the series opener ended with 5-5 TrialGP class results, while Cabestany finished second on both days in the TrialE category, completing the second day of competition equal on marks dropped with the class winner.

• GASGAS Factory Racing kick off 2020 TrialGP World Championship in France
• Fifth place TrialGP results see Jorge Casales
• Albert Cabestany close to TrialE class win with double runner-up result

With the first of three laps on the opening day of competition in France being cancelled, Jorge Casales produced an impressive second lap, dropping just 10 marks and keeping himself in contention for a possible podium finish. Frustratingly, two fives on the final lap prevented the Spaniard from challenging for the top three, eventually placing fifth but just five marks behind fourth placed Adam Raga.

With three laps of the dry, rocky French sections on day two, a tougher course saw all riders lose considerably more marks than on day one. Notching up three fives during the opening lap, Casales had his work cut out as he headed into lap two and improved his score with just 14 marks lost. Again dropping 14 marks on lap three, Casales placed fifth overall but just eight marks behind eventual runner-up Jaime Busto.

Looking to make a winning start to the defense of his Trial-E title, Albert Cabestany rode to a second-place finish on day one in France. Dropping six marks on lap two, including a costly five in section eight, the experienced Spaniard then completed the third and final lap dropping only one further mark. Although frustrated at having not challenged Gael Chatagno for the win, Cabestany made a strong start to his TrialE championship.

The second day of competition in France was altogether more positive for Cabestany, who came agonizingly close to claiming the win. With Chatagno again riding well, Cabestany steered his GASGAS through the opening lap with just one mark lost. Dropping two marks on the second lap and just one on the third and final lap, in ending the day on four marks dropped Cabestany equaled the score of his French rival. However, with Chatagno having more zero scores throughout the day he secured the win with Cabestany again finishing as runner-up.

The 2020 FIM Trial World Championship moves on at pace with round two set for Pobladura de las Regueras, Spain, next weekend, September 12-13.

Jorge Casales:  “It’s great to be back in competition but it’s been very strange with so many months and so few events. Obviously, everyone in the team was full of motivation for this race and during the training everything felt great. On day one I was able to get a feeling for the championship again, also to, you know, find my feet. I felt like I rode well on both days, but I made some mistakes that dropped me back a little and I had to work hard to get back in contention. That put the pressure on me a little. I know that I can do better and if I remove some of the bad scores from this weekend things would have been different. Some mistakes were in the easier sections, so I will work on that and look forward to competing again next weekend in Spain. I know I can improve, I know how good my bike is, so we’ll work to be on the podium next weekend.”

Albert Cabestany:  “It’s been an enjoyable but tough weekend. We knew coming into this event that our competition had been working hard, but we were also confident that the work we’ve been doing would help us achieve the results we wanted. The sections didn’t favor our bike so much, but we kept pushing to do the best and I gave all I could. Obviously, I finished on the same marks as Gael on both days, but today he got one more clean than me. It’s a little disappointing, to be so close but not get the victory that we wanted, but that’s how it can go. Knowing how hard everyone in the team has worked, to not win is frustrating. But importantly, we know what areas we need to work on and with some weeks before the final round in Italy we’ll work on improving and then give the final round our all and try and defend our trial-E title.”

Results: FIM Trial World Championship 2020, Round 1

TrialGP – day 1
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 6; 2. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 11; 3. Jeroni Fajardo (Sherco) 14; 4. Adam Raga (TRRS) 20; 5. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 25; 6. Takahisa Fujinami (Montesa) 29…

TrialE – day 1
1. Gael Chatagno (Electric Motion) 1; 2. Albert Cabestany (GASGAS) 7; 3. Julien Perret (Electric Motion) 11; 4. Martin Pochez (Electric Motion) 34; 5. Jerome Delair (Electric Motion) 48

TrialGP – day 2
1. Adam Raga (TRRS) 33; 2. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 40; 3. Toni Bou (Montesa) 41; 4. Jeroni Fajardo (Sherco) 46; 5. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 48; 6. Takahisa Fujinami (Montesa) 53... 

TrialE – day 2
1. Gael Chatagno (Electric Motion) 4; 2. Albert Cabestany (GASGAS) 4; 3. Julien Perret (Electric Motion) 28; 4. Martin Pochez (Electric Motion) 77; 5. Jerome Delair (Electric Motion) 109

Championship standings: FIM Trial World Championship 2020, (after round 1)

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 35 points; 2. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 34; 3. Adam Raga (TRRS) 33; 4. Jeroni Fajardo (Sherco) 28; 5. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 22; 6. Takahisa Fujinami (Montesa) 20…

TrialE
1. Gael Chatagno (Electric Motion) 40 points; 2. Albert Cabestany (GASGAS) 34; 3. Julien Perret (Electric Motion) 30; 4. Martin Pochez (Electric Motion) 26; 5. Jerome Delair (Electric Motion) 22

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LAIA SANZ SUCCESSFULLY FINISHES DAKAR RALLY STAGE THREE

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Marching forwards and completing another stage of the 2021 Dakar Rally, Laia Sanz has successfully finished the 629-kilometer stage three, a looped stage that took all competitors through the desert south of the bivouac at Wadi Al-Dawasir. Another fast day in the saddle, as well as higher speed sections towards the end of the stage it also featured slow-speed rocky tracks as well as sand dunes. Overall, the stage served up yet more demanding navigation and intense racing, testing all riders to the limit. Feeling increasingly settled aboard her GASGAS RC 450F following her prolonged pre-event lay-off with illness, Laia continues to build her confidence.

• Laia home and well at end of Dakar stage three
• Consistent riding results in 26th place finish
• Longest stage of the event up next for Laia

Laia Sanz:  “It was another good day for me – like yesterday I was able to find a rhythm that I was happy with and I avoided any errors. Trying to not make any big mistakes and to ride consistently is my goal. We are only a few days into the race at the moment, and there will be a lot of difficult days ahead, so it is important to take things step-by-step. It was a fast stage today, but everything went ok. It will be another long day on the bike tomorrow, so my plan will again be to ride at a good pace and focus on avoiding problems.”

Starting as the 23rd rider to enter today’s stage three, for the most part Laia enjoyed a trouble-free ride. Moving up a few positions during the opening 40 kilometers, she then spent much of the day in and around 25th position, eventually coming home as the day’s 26th fastest rider and just 22 minutes down on stage winner Toby Price.

Up next for Laia is the 813-kilometer stage four, the longest of the event but featuring one of the shortest special stages of the race at 337 kilometers, that will take her to the Saudi Arabian capital city of Riyadh.

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2021, stage 3
1. Toby Price (KTM) 3:33.23
2. Kevin Benavides (Honda) 3:36.39
3. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 3:37.59
26. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 3:56.00  

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DETERMINED PERFORMANCES FROM GASGAS FACTORY RACING AT MXGP OF THE NETHERLANDS

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STRONG OVERALL RESULTS FOR COLDENHOFF, SYDOW AND LANGENFELDER AT CHALLENGING SECOND ROUND OF MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GASGAS Factory Racing have enjoyed three top-10 overall results at round two of the FIM Motocross World Championship, the MXGP of The Netherlands at the iconic Valkenswaard circuit. Racing in the MXGP class for Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing, Glenn Coldenhoff overcame first lap crashes in both races to end the GP with 7-9 results, earning seventh overall. The DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors pairing of Simon Langenfelder and Jeremy Sydow stole the show in the second MX2 moto. Racing together as they battled at the front of the field, Langenfelder placed fifth in just the second GP of his career to earn 10th overall while Sydow recorded 14-8 results for eighth overall.

• Three GASGAS Factory Racing riders inside the top-10 at MXGP of The Netherlands
• MC 250F and MC 450F machinery faultless at demanding Dutch circuit
• Coldenhoff now lies sixth in the MXGP standings while Sydow is 10th in MX2

Glenn Coldenhoff made a great start in the opening MXGP race, running as high as sixth place, before coming together with another rider on the opening lap. The Dutchman remounted and fought through the talent-stacked MXGP field to break into the top-10 on lap 11 of the 17-lap race. On the penultimate lap, Glenn moved into ninth position where he remained until the finish. A first turn crash in race two saw Coldenhoff trapped in Clement Desalle’s bike, resulting in a burn to his leg. Despite this, and a subsequent additional fall, Coldenhoff remounted and ended the opening lap in 32nd before beginning a race-long charge to the front. Making more late race passes, he moved into seventh place to also earn seventh overall in the MXGP class. Glenn now moves up to sixth in the MXGP series standings ahead of round three in Argentina in two weeks’ time. Ivo Monticelli recorded a strong first MXGP moto finish in Valkenswaard. Running as high as 13th early in the race, he dropped back to 16th on lap five before latching onto the back of teammate Coldenhoff who was on his own charge through the field. Running in 14th place at the midway stage of the race, the Italian went on to finish the moto in 15th. A great start in the second race saw the MC 450F mounted rider running in sixth place early in the moto before a big crash saw the Italian land on his shoulder, which led to an early end to his race. Placing eighth overall in the MX2 class was DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors’ Jeremy Sydow. Continuing to collect valuable points in his first full season of MX2 World Championship competition, the youngster ended race one in a strong 14th position. Finishing a superb eighth in the second moto, Sydow placed eighth overall and moves up three places to 10th in the championship standings. Simon Langenfelder narrowly missed out on a points scoring ride in race one, ending the moto in 21st position despite a heavy fall. Making a huge step forward in moto two, a top-10 start saw the 15-year-old, in just his second GP, run in a strong third position for no fewer than six laps. Relinquishing pressure from two much more experienced rivals in the closing stages of the moto, the young German remained composed and finished the moto in fifth place, earning his first ever MX2 World Championship points. Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors will next be in action at round three of the FIM Motocross World Championship on March 22, at the MXGP of Patagonia Argentina. Glenn Coldenhoff:   “For sure not the results that I wanted as I was confident that I had the speed and fitness to be on the podium, but things just didn’t go the way I needed them to. Everyone knows I love the sand, and especially when it’s deep and demanding like it was this weekend. To get on the podium you have to be up front during the opening laps and frustratingly that didn’t happen for me. Things started well in the first moto and I got a solid start. But around the first lap I came together with another rider and that put me dead last, so I had a lot of work to do. I got back up to ninth, but of course I wanted a better result than that. The second race went wrong at the first corner. I crashed with Clement Desalle and got both my legs between his rear wheel and exhaust and burned my leg. I got going, fell again on the first lap, and, yeah, not what we’d hoped for. It’s always tough when you don’t get the result you know you can achieve, especially when you’re enjoying the track and conditions. But we’ll keep working and look forward to Argentina.” Ivo Monticelli:  “This has been a better weekend that the first GP because I took some points in the first race, but it’s also been a difficult GP with a heavy crash in the second race. I wasn’t able to ride too much before Valkenswaard because I needed a lot of massage and physio on the shoulder that I hurt at Matterley, so I was expecting things to be difficult. I managed to find a good rhythm in the first moto, and I was happy, also not too far from the top 10. So, to score some points was good. In the second race I had a good start, but then I crashed really heavily, went over the handlebars and landed on my shoulder again. I’m hoping nothing is damaged badly but we will get it checked and work on getting back to full fitness.”

Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 2

MXGP - Overall
1. Jeffery Herlings (KTM) 47pts; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 47; 3. Arminas Jasikonis (Husqvarna) 40… 7. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 26

MXGP - Race 1
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 35:32:235, 17 laps; 2. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 35:53:437; 3. Arminas Jasikonis (Husqvarna) 36:16:633... 9. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 37:26:046; 15. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 35:48:091, 16 laps

MXGP - Race 2
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 34:37:958, 16 laps; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 35:00:804; 3. Arminas Jasikonis (Husqvarna) 36:13:326… 7. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 34:42:693, 15 laps

MX2 - Overall
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 47pts; 2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 40; 3. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 39… 8. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 10; Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 16

MX2 - Race 1
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 35:04:291, 17 laps; 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 35:18:160; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 35:38:188… 14. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35:07:617, 16 laps… 21. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 36:06:881

MX2 - Race 2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 36:15:446, 16 laps; 2. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 37:11:973; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 37:21:973… 5. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 37:30:143… 8. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 37:51:489

Championship Standings – After Round 2

MXGP
1. Jeffery Herlings (KTM) 94pts; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 85; 3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 68… 6. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 56; 23. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 6

MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 87pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 82; 3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 74… 10. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35; 17; Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 16

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GLENN COLDENHOFF PLACES EIGHTH OVERALL AT MXGP ROUND ONE

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STANDING CONSTRUCT GASGAS FACTORY RACING RIDER EARNS STRONG 6-6 RESULTS AT OPENING ROUND OF 2020 MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GASGAS Factory Racing have successfully completed their participation in the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, the MXGP of Great Britain held at Matterley Basin. Ensuring a memorable weekend at the start of their first full season of MXGP and MX2 class competition, Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing’s Glenn Coldenhoff secured two impressive sixth-place results aboard his MC 450F machine.

• Glenn Coldenhoff starts his 2020 MXGP campaign with eighth overall
• MC 450F mounted rider overcomes difficult qualification to post strong 6-6 results
• Motocross World Championship next heads to Coldenhoff’s home GP at Valkenswaard

With high winds and heavy rain prior to the event, forcing organisers to drastically change Saturday’s practice and qualifying schedule, Coldenhoff was one of a number of riders unable to complete a satisfactory lap. At the end of the challenging 20-minute qualifying session, he secured the 18th fastest time, with teammate Ivo Monticelli 25th fastest.  The opening MXGP moto saw Coldenhoff start well, completing the first lap in sixth and then continuing to ride strongly throughout the race. Moving forward to fifth on lap two, Glenn held his position until lap seven when he dropped back one place to sixth, where he stayed until the chequered flag. Glenn completed the first moto just 30 seconds behind race winner Jeffrey Herlings.  Although not getting such a good start in the second race, Coldenhoff nevertheless completed the opening lap inside the top 10, before battling back-and-forth between eighth and ninth throughout the opening nine laps. In moving into seventh on lap 10 he showed impressive late-race speed, continuing to push hard during the closing laps of the race. Moving into sixth on lap 11 he rounded out the race without mistakes to match his first moto result and bring the season’s opening GP to a positive close.  Earning 30 world championship points from the MXGP of Great Britain, Coldenhoff sits just eight points behind second placed Tim Gajser heading into round two. 
For Coldenhoff’s teammate Ivo Monticelli the first round of the 2020 MXGP series was a challenging one. Showing strong form to work his way to 10th following a 15th place start, the Italian looked set for a promising opening-moto result. Pushing hard, a fall resulted in the Italian landing heavily on his elbow, which resulted in pain in his left shoulder. Forced to bring his first race to an early end, he then ran as high as 15th in the second moto before another fall saw him drop back to an eventual 24th. 
The DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors team saw Jeremy Sydow collect 15 MX2 championship points having finished a deserved 13th overall. A strong 12th place finish in race one was followed by a 15th in moto two. In his very first GP, 15-year-old Simon Langenfelder posted a 29-29 result to kickstart his MX2 World Championship career. 
In the EMX125 class Guillem Farres finished just outside the top 10 in 12th overall following 16-12 results while David Braceras finished 19th overall after a second race 13th place result. 
Glenn Coldenhoff: “It was a solid weekend for me, two sixth-place finishes is a very good start to the championship. Qualifying yesterday wasn’t great, which didn’t give me the greatest gate pick for today’s races. But it was what is was and this morning in warm-up I felt great and posted the third fastest time. That gave me some confidence heading into the races. My first moto start wasn’t great, but I pulled through from around 10th to sixth, so it was good to get the championship started with a positive result. The second moto was very similar to the first. I felt good, felt like my speed was there and had some good battles. I know that if my starts are better I can fight with the guys that were ahead of me this weekend. I’m looking forward to the next GP, it’s one of my favourites and I hope to get some solid results there too.” 
Ivo Monticelli: “It’s been a tough weekend for me. In the first race I didn’t get a good start, but I worked my way from 15th to 10th in the first lap, so that was good. I was pushing to improve and then made a mistake in a corner. I landed heavily on my left elbow and felt a lot of pain in my shoulder. I was worried that I had done some damage, so I stopped my race. The good news was that noting was serious and after some time it started to feel better. With some ice and some time to recover I was ready for the second race. I wasn’t sure what I could do in the second moto, but I wanted to see what I could do. I crashed again, and, well it hasn’t been a good weekend. There were some positives from this first GP, but now I have to put these results behind me and focus on next weekend.” 
Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors will continue their FIM Motocross World Championship campaigns on March 8, at the MXGP of The Netherlands.    Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 1  MXGP - Overall
 1. Jeffery Herlings (KTM) 47pts; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 38; 3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 38… 8. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 30  MXGP - Race 1 
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 35:33:506, 13 laps; 2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 35:45:376; 3. Mitchell Evans (Honda) 35:50:557... 6. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 36:03:871  MXGP - Race 2
 1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 35:44:501, 13 laps; 2. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 36:07:883; 3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 36:12:896... 6. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 36:18:446; 24. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 37:58:007  MX2 - Overall 
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 43pts; 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 40; 3. Mikkel Haarup (Kawasaki) 40… 13. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 15   MX2 - Race 1 
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 36:43:110, 13 laps; 2. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 36:48:030; 3. Mikkel Haarup (Kawasaki) 36:51:120… 12. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 37:27:113… 29. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 38:47:480  MX2 - Race 2
 1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 36:05:077, 13 laps; 2. Rene Hofer (KTM) 36:07:040; 3. Mikkel Haarup (Kawasaki) 36:57:073… 15. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 37:21:909… 29. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 38:39:614  Championship Standings – After Round 1 
MXGP 
1. Jeffery Herlings (KTM) 47pts; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 38; 3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 38… 8. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 30  MX2
 1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 43pts; 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 40; 3. Mikkel Haarup (Kawasaki) 40… 13. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 15

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BREATHLESS ACTION AT PORTUGUESE GP MARKS EXCITING EUROPEAN RETURN FOR GASGAS FACTORY RACING

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The European leg of the 2021 Moto3 World Championship season is go at full speed, with GASGAS Gaviota Aspar riders Sergio Garcia and Izan Guevara battling through absolutely edge of the seat racing at the Autodromo Internacional Do Algarve; narrowly missing out on a podium and points haul.

• GASGAS Gaviota Aspar and Moto3 back on European soil at the 2021 Grande Prémio 888 De Portugal
• Sergio Garcia finishes 8th after being crashed out of podium scoring position by rivals on the last lap
• Izan Guevara finishes 24th; taken out of contention on lap seven after rivals fall in front of him
  

Like an asphalt roller coaster winding through the heart of the Algarve, there are few places better suited to celebrate the opening European-season-race of the 2021 Moto3 World Championship. While the Autodromo Internacional Do Algarve greeted the GASGAS Gaviota Aspar team with slightly cooler temperatures - around 5°C less on track - compared to the previous two races in the desert, there was no cooling of the white hot battles around the 4.6km (2.8mile) Portuguese track. Former Moto3 Grand Prix winner Sergio Garcia was on top form coming into the 2021 Grande Prémio 888 De Portugal. The 18-year old showed blistering pace, qualifying in fourth position, just 0.198 of a second off the front row. Better still, Garcia made an awesome start to the 21 lap race, carving through Portimão’s stunning motocross-like-layout with laser guided precision - and getting into podium contention within the first two laps. Frequently trading places with championship leader Pedro Acosta, and pole sitter Andrea Migno.   Garcia looked on course for at least a third place podium - and the associated 16 points - but unfortunately fate dealt a cruel hand on the last lap. Entering turn three rival rider Andrea Migno dived up the inside of Sergio and came into contact with him with his elbows and knees. Using all of his skill Garcia kept his GASGAS RC 250 GP bike upright, however the momentum and speed had been scrubbed off and he eventually crossed the line in eighth. Meanwhile Junior Moto3 Champion Izan Guevara fell victim to a racing incident between two riders on lap seven. While lapping with consistent speed in the mid-pack, the 16-year old was given nowhere to go, as rival Kaito Toba dived down the inside of Niccolò Antonelli at the apex of turn three. The resulting crash collected Guevara and ended his race. Thankfully the Spanish rider was unhurt, and he vows to bounce back stronger in front of his home crowd in a fortnight’s time. Now that Moto3 is back on European soil, Sergio, Izan and the GASGAS Gaviota Aspar Team won’t have long to wait before having another chance to battle the competition; with round four of the championship set for just under two weeks time at the Gran Premio Red Bull de España at Jerez on May 2. #11 - Sergio Garcia: “ Compared to the times we have been doing this weekend, today was a really fast race. It is such a pity about the touch I had from behind me on the last lap at turn three. I almost crashed, but it ruined my race then because I was 3rd or 4th with options to fight for the podium. I had the speed all of today, and made a good start. The battles were really good fun during the race but very close. Like I said I had options to fight for the podium, but now I have to focus on bringing more speed when we go to Jerez in two weeks.” #28 - Izan Guevara: “The race was going well until I had that contact with another rider. I’d made up distance quite well and was with the front group. I had a good rhythm and was running in the low 48s. The bike was also working better, and it was more comfortable for me today. I’m not sure if I could have gone for the podium but I was pushing hard to be there. With six-seven laps done it was over. There was nothing I could do and I had to finish the race with a bent handlebar. I will push to come back as strong as I can at Jerez.” Jorge Martinez (GASGAS Gaviota Aspar Team Manager): "This was a really fast race, much more than we were expecting. Sergio was right in the hunt for the win and the podium until the last lap. It was a shame that Migno pushed to the inside and made contact with him - with his elbow and knee. At least he could save the crash and finish the race, which is very important. Overall it is a shame for Sergio. The same feeling for Izan; he had made a great comeback, but Toba fell in front of him and he had nowhere to go. It was a complicated situation with a lot of contact. We’ll now hope for a much better race at our home Grand Prix in Jerez.” Results - 2021 Moto3 FIM World Championship, Round 3: 1. Pedro Acosta (KTM) 21 laps; 2. Dennis Foggia (Honda) +0.051, 3. Andrea Migno (Honda) +0.584, 8 . Sergio Garcia (GASGAS), +1.245 … 23 . Izan Guevara (GASGAS) +1’08.552 Championship Standings - After Round 3: 1.  Pedro Acosta (KTM) 70pts; 2. Jaume Masia (KTM) 39; 3. Darryn Binder (KTM) 36; 8. Sergio Garcia (GASGAS) 21; 11. Izan Guevara (GASGAS)19

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING SECURE TWO THIRD-PLACE RESULTS AT FIM TRIALGP ROUND THREE

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Putting a frustrating second round of the FIM TrialGP World Championship behind him, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jorge Casales has delivered his best result of the series to date with an impressive pair of third-place results at a demanding TrialGP of Andorra, the third and penultimate round of the 2020 championship.

• Two third-place results for Jorge Casales at TrialGP of Andorra
• Rain on day one ensured challenging conditions for all competitors
• Casales moves up to fourth in TrialGP series standings with one round remaining

The first of the three laps on day one in Andorra was extremely challenging for all riders due to rain making the sections incredibly slippery. With no rider managing to complete any lap without mistakes, for Casales lap one was a mixture of performances. Scoring six maximum scores of five marks lost, he ended lap one with a total score of 33 yet focused on improving. Delivering notably better second and third laps, Casales ended the day in third to claim his first podium of the 2020 series.

With drier conditions for day two, Casales again rode well and again finished third overall. Performing consistently on each of the three laps the Spaniard came out on top of a day-long battle with Takahisa Fujinami to join Toni Bou and Adam Raga on the podium and move up to fourth in the 2020 TrialGP championship standings.

Competing in Andorra following strong 5-5 results at the recent TrialGP of Spain, GASGAS supported Miquel Gelabert again performed well, placing 10th on day one before bouncing back to match his best result of the season so far with a fifth-place finish on day two. Gelabert sits seventh in the TrialGP standings with one event remaining.

With the TrialGP of Andorra marking the third consecutive round of 2020 Trial World Championship competition, Jorge Casales and his GASGAS Factory Racing team now enjoy a two-week break before the fourth and final round of the series takes place in Italy on October 10-11.

Jorge Casales:  “This has been a very important result for me. Finally, I rode like I know I can in world championship competition. In the Spanish championship, which has a similar level, I have been finishing on the podium, but I wasn’t able to find my rhythm in the world championship. I can say I needed to bounce back, which I did. The first day was hard and the scores were really high, but we kept doing our best despite the wet conditions. The first lap was really hard, it was really important to keep fighting to the end of the day. To be able to finish on the podium again feels great. I really focused on the first lap and felt like I rode well. Holding second during lap two was really good, but I was maybe a little bit too confident in the drier conditions on lap three and made some mistakes. I’m pleased that I stayed ahead of Fujinami, because he was pushing me really hard. So, it’s been a good weekend. Now I need to rest a little and start to prepare for the final round of the series in two weeks.”

Results: FIM Trial World Championship 2020, Round 3

TrialGP – day 1
1. Adam Raga (TRRS) 50; 2. Toni Bou (Montesa) 56; 3. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 73; 4. Gabriel Marcelli (Montesa) 79; 5. James Dabill (Beta) 82; 6. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 83… 10. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 101…

TrialGP – day 2
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 28; 2. Adam raga (TRRS) 48; 3. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 70; 4. Takahisa Fujinami (Montesa) 72; 5. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 74; 6. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 77…

Championship standings: FIM Trial World Championship 2020, (after round 3)

TrialGP
1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 112 points; 2. Adam Raga (TRRS) 102; 3. Jaime Busto (Vertigo) 81; 4. Jorge Casales (GASGAS) 66; 5. Gabriel Marcelli (Montesa) 59; 6. Takahisa Fujinami (Montesa) 57; 7. Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS) 56

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LAIA SANZ ENJOYS 11TH CONSECUTIVE DAKAR RALLY FINISH

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Adding another astonishing chapter to her remarkable career, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Laia Sanz has today successfully completed her 11th consecutive Dakar Rally. Saving her best until last by claiming 17th on the final stage, Laia not only brought the super-challenging event to an emotional and positive close but again underlined her position as a true Dakar legend.

• Laia completes a staggering 11th consecutive Dakar Rally
• 17th overall she again finishes as the highest placed female competitor
• On the gas for over 51 hours, Laia’s GASGAS RC 450F runs faultlessly

Laia Sanz:  “I’m just super happy to finish. It wasn’t that long ago that we didn’t know if we would even be here, so to ride up onto the podium at the finish, yeah, it’s just incredible. With what has been happening in the world this year it makes this one a little more special. My approach to the rally worked for me, riding a safe and manageable pace and I just wanted to reach the finish. I felt really good after the rest day so I could push a little more and ended the rally strong. My team has been amazing. Supporting me the whole time and my bike was perfect all race. So, thanks to them I’m so happy to complete another Dakar!”

The 2021 Dakar Rally came to a close today with a relatively short 200-kilometer special. Setting off from Yanbu and leading to the finish line in Jeddah, it was far from an easy stage. Loaded with technical obstacles from the start, it provided one last demanding test for all competitors.

Finishing this year’s Dakar proved to be challenging for all riders, very much including Laia. With the goal of simply completing this year’s rally, having had very little time to properly prepare for the event after contracting Lyme Disease last summer, the Spanish ace did exactly what she set out to achieve. Opting for a steady pace through the opening week, Laia reached the mid-race rest day without any major mistakes.

After a much-needed day of recovery and relative relaxation, Laia felt much more confident in her physical ability to complete the event. Picking up her pace as the end of the rally drew nearer, the ‘Queen of the Desert’ went on to deliver her very best stage result on the final day of racing, earning a 17th place finish. Following a highly positive end to her Dakar, Sanz moved up to 17th in the final standings.

Jordi Viladoms – GASGAS Rally Team Manager:   “It’s just amazing for Laia to complete another Dakar Rally. Coming back from her illness last year, we really didn’t know what to expect and the plan was to take it day by day. Completing the rally, her finishing record is now 11 in a row, a truly remarkable achievement. This year was an especially tough Dakar, one of the toughest for quite some time but every day she fought hard. I’m really proud of her for what she has achieved.”

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2021, stage 12
1. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 2:17:02
2. Kevin Benavides (Honda) 2:19:19
3. Matthias Walkner (KTM) 2:21:15
17. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 2:40:27

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 12)
1. Kevin Benavides (Honda) 47:18:14
2. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 47:23:10
3. Sam Sunderland (KTM) 47:34:11
17. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 51:07:48

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TOUGH MXGP OF CITTA DI FAENZA FOR GASGAS FACTORY RACING

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GLENN COLDENHOFF BATTLES TO SIXTH OVERALL IN MXGP AS ILLNESS AND INJURY SIDELINE MONTICELLI AND LANGENFELDER The MXGP of Citta di Faenza proved to be a mixed day for GASGAS Factory Racing with Glenn Coldenhoff once again claiming the best results, delivering strong 6-5 performances that put the Standing Construct rider sixth overall. Teammate Ivo Monticelli was forced to withdraw due to an ongoing stomach issue picked up last week, while DIGA Procross Factory Juniors Simon Langenfelder charged to his best ever qualifying performance in ninth before being landed on and suffering from an injured lower leg in the opening MX2 moto.

• Solid sixth overall for Glenn at tough Italian track
• Ivo sadly unable to race due to ongoing stomach issue
• Simon breaks leg in nasty opening-moto crash

Glenn Coldenhoff put together a solid opening moto at the MXGP of Citta di Faenza, round seven of the FIM Motocross Championship. As chaos ensued in the first turn and subsequent opening lap, the Dutchman was initially shuffled backwards outside of the top 10. As the race unfolded, he charged his way forwards and came up just short of a top-five placing, crossing the line in sixth to set himself up for a strong second moto.

Race two saw Coldenhoff line up closer to the inside on the start gate, in readiness to avoid any possible early-race carnage. The Standing Construct rider’s plan worked as he emerged well inside the top 10 before quickly disposing of Clement Desalle and Romain Febvre in the same turn. Into fifth and with his sights set on fourth, with one fast line forming around the track, Glenn was unable to improve further and brought his MC 450F home in a strong fifth place.

Despite doing everything in his power to overcome a stomach illness, Ivo Monticelli was forced to withdraw from round seven.

Simon Langenfelder continues to experience the highs and lows of the MX2 World Championship. The young German earned a career-best qualifying time in ninth, placing ahead of many experienced racers and GP winners. With his MC 250F powering Langenfelder to another top-five start in race one, his day quickly came to a premature end when he was landed on by a rival just two corners into the moto, injuring his lower leg.

In the EMX125 class, Guillem Farres climbed onto the podium for the second round in a row, claiming the third step following a pair of strong rides. David Braceras continued his own consistent run of form with fifth overall while Gerard Congost ended the day 13th.

Glenn Coldenhoff:  “I’m happy with my riding despite the end result not necessarily showing it. Today was an improvement on Sunday so I’m happy with this. Last weekend I wasn’t quite on the pace but today I was, in qualifying and in the races. Race one was crazy during the opening laps so for the second race I moved closed to the inside to avoid this. There was still a lot of bar banging and I managed to break away in fifth place. The gap to fourth wasn’t so big but we are all running a similar pace at the front, so it was hard to catch and make a pass. I’m looking forward to Sunday where I’m sure I can challenge for better results.”

The Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing team will next be in FIM Motocross World Championship action on September 16 for the third round of a trio to be held at the Faenza venue.


Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 7

MXGP – Overall
1. Jorge Prado (KTM) 44pts; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 41; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 39… 6. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 31

MXGP - Race 1
1. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 17 laps, 35:00:143; 2. Jorge Prado (KTM) 35:15:824; 3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 35:34:594… 6. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 35:46:517

MXGP - Race 2
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 17 laps, 35:30:119; 2. Jorge Prado (KTM) 35:34:408; 3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 35:35:233… 5. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 35:38:798 

MX2 - Overall
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 50pts; 2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 40; 3. Thomas Kjer Olsen (Husqvarna) 38…

MX2 - Race 1
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 17 laps, 35:25:198; 2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 35:27:525; 3. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 35:29:768…

MX2 - Race 2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 16 laps, 34:23:246; 2. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 34:29:716; 3. Thomas Kjer Olsen (Husqvarna) 34:32:666…

Championship Standings – After Round 7

MXGP
1. Jeffery Herlings (KTM) 263pts; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 241; 3. Tim Gajser (Honda) 237; 6. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 204; 18. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 56

MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 307pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 286; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 236; 18. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 59; 24. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35

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ALL SMILES FOR TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S JUSTIN BARCIA WITH A RUNNER-UP FINISH AT ARLINGTON SX

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The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team had a positive start to their week-long stay in Arlington, Texas as Justin Barcia scored a second-place podium finish with an epic battle at round 10 of the 2021 AMA Supercross Championship. Teammate Pierce Brown unfortunately had to watch from the sidelines due to a thumb injury he sustained during a crash in Saturday’s free practice.

• Barcia enjoys his fourth 450SX podium appearance aboard the MC 450F
• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing aims for the top step with two more attempts in Arlington this week
• Pierce Brown qualified 10th despite riding through a fractured thumb but he was later sidelined due to the injury 

Barcia worked his way through the qualifying sessions earlier in the day, leaving more to be desired as the gate dropped for the night’s racing. He started just outside the top-five in the heat race, eventually working into podium contention halfway through the race. He locked in third with four laps to go and he brought it home for a top-three finish. In the Main Event, Barcia put himself into a great position off the start, rounding the opening lap in fourth. Mixing it up in the early laps, Barcia eventually settled into the second-place spot where he strived to catch the leader of Cooper Webb, whose pace proved to be unmatched, to ultimately claim a solid runner-up finish. Barcia:   “It was a good week leading up to this, I did a lot of testing and my team did a great job helping me get comfortable and feeling good again. Tonight was very special for us, our boss from Austria was here, so that’s super awesome to get second and make him proud in front of these Texas fans. The track was super challenging and I pushed hard and closed on Cooper a little but I just couldn’t make it happen, he rode really well. I’m looking forward to the next two rounds here, I’m going to push it hard and try to take another win.”
Coming off an impressive podium finish last Saturday at Daytona, Brown had high expectations for his second race of the season. However, a small tip-over during free practice resulted in a fractured thumb and despite a brave attempt at battling through qualifying, Brown and the team made the tough decision to sit out the remainder of the day and re-evaluate the injury on Monday.
Brown:  “It’s a bummer because I came into today super confident. I just had a small tip over in free practice and messed up my thumb a little bit. We weren’t sure what was wrong with it so we just kept on trucking through the day but it was bothering me all day so we got an x-ray after the last practice and found out that it was fractured. We’re going to get it reviewed on Monday and hopefully we’ll be back soon.”
The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team will return to AT&T Stadium on Tuesday for their second round in Arlington, Texas.
Results – 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 10
450SX – Main Event
1. Cooper Webb (KTM) 28 laps; 2. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +04.013; 3. Jason Anderson (Husqvarna) +08.248 250SX West – Main Event
1. Seth Hammaker (Kawasaki) 21 laps; 2. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) +01.760; 3. Cameron Mcadoo (Kawasaki) +07.201 Championship Standings – After Round 10
450SX
1. Cooper Webb (KTM) 223pts; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 216; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 190; 4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 176 250SX West
1. Cameron Mcadoo (Kawasaki) 70pts; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 64; 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 58…14. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 21

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HISTORIC NIGHT FOR TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/GASGAS FACTORY RACING TEAM AT HOUSTON SX SEASON OPENER

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GASGAS Factory Racing made history today in AMA Supercross World Championship racing, taking their first-ever 450SX Main Event win thanks to a flawless performance by Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia. With the brand making an exciting U.S. Supercross debut at Round 1 in Houston, Texas, Barcia furthered the historic night by winning his third-straight SX season opener – the first rider to accomplish that feat in 25 years. Teammate Michael Mosiman had a strong start to the season in his first race aboard the MC 250F, earning seventh-place in the stacked 250SX Eastern division.

• History made as Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing take first-ever AMA 450SX victory
• Justin Barcia furthers historic night by winning his third-straight SX season opener – the first rider to accomplish that feat in 25 years
• Successful top-10 race debut for Michael Mosiman on the MC 250F

In true fashion, Barcia set fire to his MC 450F right away as he charged to the holeshot in 450SX Heat 1, immediately establishing his presence out front. Hitting his marks under pressure, Barcia rode smooth and steady to maintain control of every lap, making history by stamping the brand’s first-ever 450SX heat race win.  Barcia didn’t hold anything back when the gate dropped for the Main Event as he blitzed off the line to just miss the holeshot and command the lead right away on lap one. Fighting off multiple attempts from Ken Roczen to take over the lead, Barcia held strong out front for all 28 laps of the Main Event, where he proudly stood atop the podium as the first 450SX winner in 2021. Justin Barcia:  “Kenny [Roczen] honestly pressured me so hard the whole race but I held it together, it was really awesome. I can’t thank the whole Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team enough, that was an insane race! I’m glad I did the three-peat, that wasn’t the goal, but this is the first one of hopefully many more and I just want to be in the fight all year and not just a one-hit wonder.” In his first gate drop of the new year, Mosiman settled nicely into third early in 250SX Heat 2. He kept on charging aboard his MC 250F to successfully lock in a third-place transfer to the Main Event. Mosiman had a top-10 start in the main and he passed up to sixth early on. While running just outside the top-five in a freight-train of riders, Mosiman ended up going down in the midst of chaos but he quickly got up and salvaged a respectable seventh-place for the night. Michael Mosiman: " Tonight wasn’t the results that I was hoping for but I learned a lot and I know what I need to improve on moving forward. Lucky for me, we are racing again on Tuesday and I’m excited to show everyone what I can do on my MC 250F this season!” The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team will get back to racing in three short days with the second round of the 2021 AMA Supercross Championship taking place in Houston, Texas once again.   Results – 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 1 450SX – Main Event 1.  Justin Barcia (GASGAS)  28 laps; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) +01.015; 3. Marvin Musquin (KTM) +20.076 250SX EAST– Main Event 1. Christian Craig (YAM) 20 laps; 2. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki) +05.057; 3. Colt Nichols (Yamaha) +06.665… 7. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) +35.213   Championship Standings – After Round 1 450SX 1. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 26pts; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 23; 3. Marvin Musquin (KTM) 21 250SX EAST 1. Christian Craig (Yamaha) 26pts; 2. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki) 23; 3. Colt Nichols (Yamaha) 21… 7. Michael Mosiman (GASGAS) 16

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GASGAS FACTORY RACING ENJOY PODIUM RESULT AT MXGP ROUND 11

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Glenn Coldenhoff has claimed third overall at the MXGP of Europe to secure a positive end to the trio of races at Mantova, Italy. Round 11 of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship saw Coldenhoff come agonizingly close to winning the opening MXGP class moto before he placed fifth in race two. The Dutchman was rewarded with a trip to the third step of the overall podium. MXGP teammate Ivo Monticelli delivered a season-best finish of 11th overall following strong 8-11 results, while in MX2, the DIGA Procross Factory Juniors continued to enjoy their own success. Isak Gifting placed seventh in the opening moto with Michael Sandner claiming two 15th place finishes for 15th overall.

• Standing Construct’s Glenn Coldenhoff claims third overall podium result of the season
• Three GASGAS Factory Racing riders claim top-10 moto finishes
• DIGA Procross riders continue to impress as they find their feet in MX2

In qualifying fastest Coldenhoff claimed GASGAS Motorcycles’ maiden MXGP pole position and laid the foundations for what would prove to be a hugely positive day for the Dutchman. Making a strong start in race one, he completed a few cautious laps as the race unfolded before forming part of a frantic battle for the top five. Settling into sixth place mid moto, Glenn then put together a series of calculated passes, using creative lines as he pressed forwards to eventually move into second on the penultimate lap. In a dramatic end to the race, he closed in on eventual race winner Tim Gajser to cross the finish line right behind the MXGP World Championship leader.

Following an impressive opening race, Coldenhoff dug deep in moto two and with very few passing opportunities due to one fast line around the Mantova circuit secured a fifth-place finish for third overall.

Ivo Monticelli enjoyed another strong day at the Mantova venue, finally turning a corner in a season blighted by ailments and injury to sign off another trio of MXGP rounds on a positive note. A season-best result of eighth in race one finally proved the Italian’s capabilities, latching onto his Standing Construct teammate during the early stages of the race and eventually earning a well-deserved top-10 result.

A crash on lap one of race two did little to derail the Italian’s hopes of a solid overall result. After remounting quickly, Ivo went on a charge and ended the moto in a strong 11th place. The MC 450F rider was unfortunate to miss out on a top-10 overall result, eventually finishing 11th and carrying some much-needed confidence into next weekend’s MXGP of Spain.

It was another positive round of MX2 World Championship action for the DIGA Procross Factory Juniors team at the MXGP of Europe. Race one very nearly saw Michael Sandner roar to the holeshot before he enjoyed time inside the top 10. Crashing while defending his position, Michael was quick to remount and brought his MC 250F home in 15th place, which he then replicated in race two for 15th overall.

Isak Gifting recorded his strongest result since he joined the DIGA Procross team with an impressive seventh in race one. Never flustered by his more experienced rivals, Gifting rode a strong race and set himself up for a positive overall result. Frustratingly, it wasn’t to be as a number of falls in the second moto resulted in the 19-year-old finishing just outside of the points.

In the EMX125 class, David Braceras claimed a strong sixth overall on his MC 125. The Spanish racer’s 8-6 result maintains his fourth-place ranking in the championship with five of nine rounds now complete.

Glenn Coldenhoff:   “It’s always good to be on the podium. Obviously, I would like the top step and with some better starts I think I can be there. I was really happy with my first race. I had some nice lines and it all came together towards the end and I was really close at the finish. Overall, this is a good result, but we always want more. With the team we’ll work on starts this week and be ready for Spain.”

Ivo Monticelli:   “Today was positive for me. I set a fast lap in qualifying, and sat first for quite some time so that was a good start to the day. I felt great on my bike and in the races and I was finally able to get a decent result in the first race. I was ready for the same in race two but a crash on the opening lap was frustrating. I managed to reach eleventh, which was good, but overall I have my confidence back. I know I can be top 10 so I hope for more of the same in Spain next weekend.”

Isak Gifting:   “My first race was good, my best result on the GASGAS so I’m really happy. I was able to run the pace of the top guys so a seventh in race one was really good. Race two was not great. I crashed with another rider and bent my bars and then crashed again. Not great, but I know I can finish in the top 10 so I look forward to racing again next week. I’ve had a great week in Italy with the team, they have been great so everything besides the second moto today is positive.”

Michael Sandner:   “Two solid races today. I felt great all day on my bike and in the first moto I had an awesome start. I was in second place for a few laps and then I had a small crash and lost a lot of time. I was able to finish 15th so this was a good race for me. Second race, not such a good start but I made some good passes on the first lap and finished in 15th again. I was really happy with my riding today and I have to thank the team for all that they have done for me!”

Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross Factory Juniors head to Spain for the next round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, round 12 of the series that takes place on October 11.

Download high-res images from round eleven of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, the MXGP of Europe, here.

Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 11

MXGP – Overall
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 47; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 41; 3. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 38… 11. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 23

MXGP - Race 1
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 17 laps, 34:17:344; 2. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 34:18:607; 3. Jorge Prado (KTM) 34:22:269… 8. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 34:37:998

MXGP - Race 2
1. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 17 laps, 34:09:190; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 34:11:842; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 34:15:529… 5. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 34:29:893; 11. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 34:47:811

MX2 – Overall
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 47; 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 47; 3. Thomas Kjer Olsen (Husqvarna) 36… 13. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 14; 15. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 12

MX2 - Race 1
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 17 laps, 34:19:566; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 34:20:989; 3. Conrad Mewse (KTM) 34:24:339... 7. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 35:07:304; 15. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 36:02:744

MX2 - Race 2
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 17 laps, 34:04:896; 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 34:05:878; 3. Ben Watson (Yamaha) 34:22:288… 15. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 35:47:011; 24. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 16 laps, 35:23:298

Championship Standings – After Round 11

MXGP
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 399pts; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 388; 3. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 369… 5. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 341; 17. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 105

MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 478pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 432; 3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 348… 23. Isak Gifting (GASGAS) 61; 25. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 59; 29. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35; 32. Michael Sandner (GASGAS) 22

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JUSTIN BARCIA COMES FROM BEHIND TO FINISH FOURTH AT ARLINGTON 2 SUPERCROSS

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It was another great night in Arlington, Texas for Justin Barcia and the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team, who finished just off the podium with an incredible come-from-behind performance in the 450SX Main Event. Barcia once again flew the flag solely for GASGAS Factory Racing in the Lonestar state as 250SX West teammate Pierce Brown successfully underwent thumb surgery on Monday to fix an injury sustained last Saturday.

• Barcia ignited his MC 450F in the Main Event to pass a total of 12 premier class riders
• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing maintain a respectable fourth-place ranking in the 450SX Championship standings
• Pierce Brown underwent thumb injury on Monday and looks to return in a couple of weeks

Returning to the very place that Barcia and his Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing tea, enjoyed their podium celebration just three days ago, the squad came into a familiar AT&T Stadium on Tuesday with great confidence as Barcia lined up for round 11 of the 17-race championship. He made big strides during the practice sessions, qualifying with a season-best second overall aboard the MC 450F. In the heat race, Barcia started off in fourth and he put down some hard-charging laps to overtake third early on. He attempted to make a run at the lead battle late in the race but there simply wasn’t enough time in the heat, so he cruised it in for a third-place transfer. In the Main Event, Barcia had some struggles off the start that set him back as far as 16th on the opening lap but he quickly turned things around to jump into 10th early on. He continued to chip away, finally reaching a top-five spot around the halfway point and that’s when he charged full-steam ahead to secure fourth. Later in the race, Barcia found himself just outside the podium battle once again but he wasn’t able to close the gap enough to make a move and he brought it in for a solid fourth in the Main Event. With six rounds to go in 2021, Barcia maintains fourth overall in the 450SX Championship standings. 
Barcia:  “My riding was awesome in the Main Event. I just pushed through and got as far as I could but unfortunately missed out on the podium, which is frustrating, but all-in-all it was a good ride and I’m looking forward to getting back up on the podium on Saturday. The bike is really good, the team is good and I’m good, so we just need to nail those starts and we’ll be up there.”
Team rider Pierce Brown wasn’t able to line up for Round 11 after undergoing surgery on Monday to repair a thumb injury he sustained on Saturday in Arlington. Brown hopes to make a full recovery and return to racing within the next couple of weeks.
Barcia and the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team will return to AT&T Stadium on Saturday for the third and final round in Arlington, Texas.
Results – 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 11
450SX – Main Event
1. Cooper Webb (KTM) 24 laps; 2. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) +4.634; 3. Ken Roczen (Honda) +7.882; 4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +19.977 250SX West – Main Event
1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 18 laps; 2. Jalek Swoll (Husqvarna) +05.133; 3. Kyle Peters (Honda) +06.317 Championship Standings – After Round 11
450SX
1. Cooper Webb (KTM) 249pts; 2. Ken Roczen (Honda) 237; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 213; 4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 195 250SX West
1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 84pts; 2. Cameron Mcadoo (Kawasaki) 83; 3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 82…19. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 21

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DEMANDING DAY FOR GASGAS FACTORY RACING AT MXGP OF ITALY

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STANDING CONSTRUCT’S GLENN COLDENHOFF CLAIMS SEVENTH OVERALL IN MXGP WHILE DIGA PROCROSS’ SIMON LANGENFELDER RACES TO 13TH IN MX2 It was a challenging day for GASGAS Factory Racing at the MXGP of Italy where Glenn Coldenhoff faired best to record consistent results and claim seventh overall. Despite feeling unwell, Glenn’s MXGP teammate Ivo Monticelli put in a valiant effort at the first of his home GPs to earn more valuable world championship points. In MX2, DIGA Procross’ Simon Langenfelder continued his impressive run of good starts and consistent results to earn 13th overall while teammate Jeremy Sydow’s return to action was short lived as he injured his foot during the opening lap of moto one and was forced to withdraw from the event.

• GASGAS Factory Racing machinery faultless on Italian hardpack
• Standing Construct's MC 450F claims more MXGP class holeshots
• World championship points for Coldenhoff, Monticelli and Langenfelder

Glenn Coldenhoff arrived at the MXGP of Italy almost fully-recovered from the painful rib injury he sustained just over three weeks ago. In race one, the Dutchman didn’t get the best jump when the gate dropped but still emerged from the first turn well inside the top 10. Involved in an intense battle for the leading positions during the first half of the race, the Standing Construct rider progressed to seventh place by lap seven, holding his position to the checkered flag.

Race two was somewhat of a damage limitation ride for Coldenhoff. Getting closed down as he approached the tight opening corner, a race-long battle ensued with the 29-year-old charging for the entire moto. Claiming an eighth-place finish for seventh overall, Coldenhoff now lies sixth in the MXGP World Championship.

The MXGP of Italy wasn’t what it was expected to be for Ivo Monticelli. Picking up a stomach issue in the days leading up to his home GP, a race one holeshot was the highlight of the day for the Italian. Completely drained of energy prior to both gate drops, Monticelli dug deep to earn two point-scoring rides and now looks to recover ahead of round seven on Wednesday.

The lightning fast MC 250F of Simon Langenfelder rocketed the DIGA Procross Factory Juniors rider to a strong start in the opening MX2 moto. Running at the head of the field during the early laps, he slipped off in a slick corner. Able to remount quickly, the 16-year-old raced confidently in and around the top 10 for the whole moto, going on to finish 12th in the opening race of the day.

After another good jump at the start of moto two, Langenfelder hit a heavily watered part of the start straight, slowing his charge towards the first corner. Riding a controlled and comfortable pace, the German clicked off consistent laps in 15th place for much of the moto and claimed 16th at the flag. The youngster ended the GP 13th overall.

Jeremy Sydow returned to the MX2 World Championship in Faenza. After qualifying 16th, the young German crashed early in the opening race, injuring his ankle. Jeremy took no further part in the GP.

In the EMX125 class, GASGAS riders claimed impressive results at the second round of the series. Guillem Farres secured a strong runner-up position overall, closely followed by David Braceras in third. Gerard Congost rounded out the top five with a pair of consistent rides.

Glenn Coldenhoff:   “Not quite the day that I was looking for. I felt great in practice and qualifying, and I was seventh fastest so this was good. We are all quite similar in in pace so seventh is ok. My start wasn’t great in race one, just my reaction time was just a little slow, which was unfortunate. The start on this track is so important so it was a tough race all the way to the end. My start in race two wasn’t much better unfortunately but I came back to eighth. We’ll go away from here, watch the races to analyze what I’m doing and then practice starts ahead of Wednesday.”

Ivo Monticelli:   “Today was a really big shame and not the home GP I was expecting! I’ve been training a lot before this race and a few days ago I developed a stomach issue, which really drained me of energy. I was able to holeshot and lead the opening lap of the first race – that was the highlight of the day for me. From there I just had to ride a steady pace to ensure a finish. Same with the second race really. I went 19-17, which scored me some points. I’m disappointed for the Standing Construct GASGAS team and myself and I’m hoping to feel better for Wednesday.”

Simon Langenfelder:   “It was a pretty decent and consistent day for me. Qualifying went well and that gave me a good gate pick for the races and then very nearly pulled the holeshot in the first moto! Unfortunately I hit a slick part of a corner, which caused me to tip over but I was able to get up quickly. I was able to find my rhythm again and then raced in 12th until the end. I actually tipped over again after looking at my pitboard for too long towards the end of the race and I crashed again! I was able to finish 12th which was great considering I crashed twice. Second moto, I hit a soft spot on the start straight and that caused me to not have such a good start. I didn’t fall and finished 16th for 13th overall so it was a good result and I look forward to Wednesday.”

Jeremy Sydow:  “I was excited to be back racing on my GASGAS! I qualified 16th and I was happy with that. I had a decent start in the first race, but then I came together with another rider, which injured my foot. I will see my doctor Monday morning to see exactly what the damage is. I’m really disappointed to miss more racing and I hope for a quick recovery.”

Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors return to FIM Motocross World Championship action on September 9 for the second of three consecutive events to be held at the Faenza venue.


Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 6

MXGP – Overall
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 50pts; 2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 44; 3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 40… 7. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 27; 19. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 6

MXGP - Race 1
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 17 laps, 35:19:086; 2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 35:23:535; 3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 35:24:895… 7. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 35:48:393; 19. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 36:40:458

MXGP - Race 2
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 17 laps, 35:18:731; 2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 35:20:704; 3. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 35:26:192… 8. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 36:07:405; 17. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 36:46:106

MX2 - Overall
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 47pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 45; 3. Tom Vialle (KTM) 40… 13. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 14

MX2 - Race 1
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 17 laps, 36:03:347; 2. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 36:10:639; 3. Mathys Boisrame (Kawasaki) 36:12:651… 12. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 37:18:000

MX2 - Race 2
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 17 laps, 35:45:835; 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 35:49:194; 3. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 35:54:164… 16. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 37:15:979

Championship Standings – After Round 6

MXGP
1. Jeffery Herlings (KTM) 263pts; 2. Antonio Cairoli (KTM) 203; 3. Tim Gajser (Honda) 196; 6. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 173; 16. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 56

MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 257pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 254; 3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 196; 17. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 59; 22. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35

29 abr. 2021

PIERCE BROWN ENJOYS FIRST CAREER PODIUM AT DAYTONA SUPERCROSS!

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Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Pierce Brown enjoyed a sweet welcome back to the racing scene on Saturday as he capped the night with a career-first podium finish at the legendary Daytona International Speedway in Florida. Teammate Justin Barcia scored sixth in the 450SX class with another solid night on the gas. 

• Pierce Brown enjoyed a career-first podium finish in his debut ride aboard the MC 250F 
• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing scores its third podium finish in the 250SX class this season
• Ryan Sipes made a guest appearance in Daytona to have some fun on the MC 250F! 

Brown missed the opening round of the 250SX West Championship two weeks ago as he wrapped up his recovery process from a recent ACL surgery. Eager to debut his MC 250F at ‘The World Center of Racing,’ Brown lined up on Saturday for the first time in 2021 and he hit the ground running with a pair of podium finishes throughout the day. In the heat race, he got off to a fifth-place start and worked his way into third halfway through. Finishing strong, Brown locked in a third-place transfer to the main. He got a decent top-10 start in the Main Event and he went to work right away. With five laps to go, Brown made his move into a podium position and he didn’t let up as he crossed the checkers with third overall in his first race aboard the MC 250F.  Brown:  “I had some highs and some lows during my downtime and thought it would be a while before I was back up here but first race back and a podium – this is awesome and I’m so stoked! I had a really good start, I got shuffled back for the first couple of corners but I got into my pace, started making passes and next thing I know I was in third. I saw the white flag coming and I knew Justin [Cooper] was right on me, so I knew I had to make it happen.”
In 450SX racing, Barcia had a strong performance with sixth overall in the Main Event. Qualifying 10th earlier in the day, he kept his focus ahead to secure a great start in the heat race, battling from second early on. After getting passed on the second lap, he settled into third and held strong for a top-three finish. In the Main Event, he started off in eighth and worked his way up to seventh in the first few laps. He raced back and forth inside the top-eight, battling with a deep field of premier class riders on arguably the most physically demanding track of the series. Digging deep in the final laps, Barcia clawed his way up to sixth where he finished just outside the top-five for the night. After nine rounds, he sits fourth overall in the championship standings. 
Barcia:  “Daytona was a tough day. I kind of struggled with the track a bit and trying to find the comfort, which unfortunately didn’t happen. I’m going back to California this week to do some work, get more comfortable so we can head into Texas and crush it. I’m definitely not pleased with the results today so I’m trying to put this one in the past, move forward and regroup next week to come out swinging in the next three races, I’m looking forward to it.”
The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team welcomed the incredible all-rounder, Ryan Sipes, to the supercross paddock on Saturday where he kicked off his tour of fun aboard the MC 250F. Sipes qualified 11th overall in the 250SX West division, where he lined up alongside the sport’s rising talent. Following a red-flag restart due to his own crash, Sipes rebounded and cruised to a top-five finish in the heat race, advancing himself into the Main Event with ease. He suffered a minor hand injury in his heat race crash but he lined up for the main and salvaged what he could to finish 21st. 
Sipes:  “The day was cool! We had some rain and it made the track perfect. My hand was pretty sore but adrenaline kicked in and I was able to mix it up with those guys for a little while in the heat race, so that felt cool. The adrenaline wasn’t quite there in the main, and I had a lot more swelling, so I was having a hard time hanging on. I went and got X-rayed and no broken bones, just some bruising, so we’ll go back and recoup to be back for Atlanta.”
The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing team continues into the second half of the 2021 season next Saturday, March 13 in Arlington, Texas. Results – 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, Round 9
450SX – Main Event
1. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 18laps; 2. Cooper Webb (KTM) +03.856; 3. Aaron Plessinger (Yamaha) +04.523… 6. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) +21.635 250SX West – Main Event
1. Cameron Mcadoo (Kawasaki) 14laps; 2. Stilez Robertson (Husqvarna) +03.653; 3. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) +05.139… 21. Ryan Sipes (GASGAS) Championship Standings – After Round 9
450SX
1. Ken Roczen (Honda) 199pts; 2. Cooper Webb (KTM) 197; 3. Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) 175; 4. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 153 250SX West
1. Cameron Mcadoo (Kawasaki) 49pts; 2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 45; 3. Garrett Marchbanks (Yamaha) 39… 10. Pierce Brown (GASGAS) 21

29 abr. 2021

GASGAS FACTORY RACING FLIES TO VICTORY AT MXGP OF LATVIA!

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STANDING CONSTRUCT GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S GLENN COLDENHOFF DELIVERS HISTORY-MAKING PERFORMANCE ABOARD NEW MC 450F AT MXGP ROUND 3 GASGAS Factory Racing’s Glenn Coldenhoff has raced to overall victory at the MXGP of Latvia, securing a triumphant result at the grueling Kegums circuit to earn GASGAS Motorcycles their 1st ever FIM Motocross World Championship victory. A strong runner-up in the opening moto, Glenn then produced an impeccable ride in the 2nd MXGP race to claim overall victory. The 29-year-old’s near faultless performances move him up to 3rd place in the MXGP World Championship standings!

• GASGAS Factory Racing make history with debut overall MXGP class win
• Lightning fast starts underline performance of MC 450F machinery
• Coldenhoff moves up to 3rd place in MXGP world championship standings

Glenn Coldenhoff was quick to get on the gas when the gate dropped for the opening MXGP moto in Latvia, the long-awaited restart of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship. Very nearly taking the holeshot, he raced in 2nd place during the early stages of the race before making a pass for the lead at the start of lap 3. The Dutchman then made an unfortunate mistake just before the halfway stage of the race and lost the lead, but was able to regroup and keep eventual race winner Tim Gajser in sight. Glenn crossed the finish line in a brilliant 2nd place, earning GASGAS’ their 1st MXGP podium result.

Moto 2 saw Coldenhoff claim the holeshot, as his MC 450F rocketed him to the head of the MXGP field early on the opening lap. Withstanding the pressure from multiple opponents while also setting the fastest lap time of the race, the Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing rider led all 17 laps to claim a historic race win and overall GP victory for GASGAS in MXGP competition.

Race 1 at the MXGP of Latvia was tough for Italian Ivo Monticelli. After rocketing down the start straight side by side with teammate Coldenhoff, a 2nd lap fall demoted him to 33rd place. In a courageous ride through the field, Monticelli reached the fringes of the point-scoring positions midway through the race before a big crash left his bike too damaged to continue. 

Moto 2 saw Ivo meet a similar fate. A sizable crash in the 1st turn claimed many riders and Monticelli’s MC 450F was again damaged, leaving the luckless Italian to focus on round 4 this coming Wednesday.

Simon Langenfelder also had a challenging MXGP of Latvia. After being pushed wide and off the track on lap 2 of the opening MX2 race, the young German regrouped and moved towards the point-scoring positions before crashing twice and opting to focus on the 2nd race. In just his 3rd MX2 GP, a great start saw the young German race in the top 10 for half of the moto, before slipping back to 21st at the finish.

Glenn Coldenhoff:  “What can I say? It’s been a great day! After qualifying we made some adjustments to my bike’s suspension and it really paid off in the races. The Standing Construct team have worked hard during lockdown to keep improving our bikes on the starts and it clearly showed today. I started 2nd in race 1, nearly had the holeshot and then I took the lead on the 3rd lap. After a few laps there was a big rock in the rut I was in, which I hit, and it knocked me off balance just before the waves section. I re-joined the race quickly and made another charge towards the end, but it was too late. I finished in 2nd place, which was really good after a not so great qualifying. Race 2, another great start taking the holeshot! It was a tough race though, especially during the final laps, but I’m really happy to have won for myself and the team, especially as it’s only the 3rd MXGP for GASGAS. It’s just awesome. It’s nice to be back in MXGP, I really like the 1-day format and I can’t wait for Wednesday.”

Ivo Monticelli:  “It was great to be racing MXGP again but not the weekend I hoped for. In the 1st race I was going well, before having quite a big crash on the jump at the far end of the circuit. I was ok but my bike was too damaged to re-join the race. In race 2, I was involved in the 1st corner crash with many riders. When I was able to pick my bike up it was clear that it wasn’t possible to continue because of damage from the crash. It’s really difficult for me to accept, leaving races like this. However, we’re racing again on Wednesday, so I need to stay focused and get some points on the board for myself and the Standing Construct GASGAS team.”

Simon Langenfelder:  “It was a tough day for me. In qualifying I couldn’t find my rhythm and qualified 18th so I was in the middle of the gate for the races. In the 1st race I got pushed wide in a corner and off the track. I regrouped and started to move forwards in that race, but then I had a couple more crashes, so I decided to focus on the 2nd race as I was so far behind. I got a great start in race 2 and ran 9th for a lot of the moto, then 10th for a few laps. Towards the end of the race I had some problems and ended the race 21st. For sure it’s not what I wanted but this is only my 3rd GP and I’m learning all the time. I’m looking forward to racing again on Wednesday.”

Both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and the DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors will return to action at round 4 of the FIM Motocross World Championship on August 12.

Results – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 3

MXGP - Overall
1. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 47pts; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 41; 3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 40

MXGP - Race 1
1. Tim Gajser (Honda) 17 laps, 34:47:632; 2. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 34:49:544; 3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 34:52:389

MXGP - Race 2
1. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 17 laps, 34:42:555; 2. Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) 34:43:780 3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 35:00:758…

MX2 - Overall
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 47pts; 2. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 40; 3. Mathys Boisrame (Kawasaki) 38… 23. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS)

MX2 - Race 1
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 17 laps, 35:20:720; 2. Roan Van De Moosdijk (Kawasaki) 35:27:599; 3. Ruben Fernandez (Yamaha) 35:34:213

MX2 - Race 2
1. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 17 laps, 35:16:839; 2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 35:21:109; 3. Mathys Boisrame (Kawasaki) 35:24:376… 21. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 16 laps, 35:40:241

Championship Standings – After Round 3

MXGP
1. Jeffery Herlings (KTM) 130pts; 2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 126; 3. Glenn Coldenhoff (GASGAS) 103… 27. Ivo Monticelli (GASGAS) 6

MX2
1. Tom Vialle (KTM) 134pts; 2. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) 112; 3. Jed Beaton (Husqvarna) 95… 16. Jeremy Sydow (GASGAS) 35; 21. Simon Langenfelder (GASGAS) 16…

29 abr. 2021

RACE A BRAND NEW GASGAS AT THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS ENDURO!

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We’re super excited to announce our exclusive bike rental and race service packages for the upcoming 2021 ISDE in Italy! As an official partner of this awesome, historic event, GASGAS is offering support to riders of all abilities, and from all countries. We want to help racers experience a truly enjoyable ISDE, on one of our 2022 model EC machines, while also offering convenient and comprehensive service and support. Put simply, we’ll take care of almost everything so you can GET ON THE GAS!

• GASGAS reveal bike rental and service packages for 2021 ISDE
• Compete on a brand-new 2022 model EC 2-stroke or 4-stroke
• Race service package provides technical support and access to spare parts

We’re offering two incredible packages that are guaranteed to make any rider’s ISDE experience all the more enjoyable, and much more memorable! The first is our bike rental option - simply choose from one of our four 2022 EC enduro models and our skilled technicians will prepare the bike to the highest possible standard, so it’s ready to take on the grueling six-day event.

Things couldn’t be simpler. Select either a 2-stroke EC 250 or EC 300 or a 4-stroke EC 250F or EC 350F and collect it from us inside the paddock, sign a few papers and take your bike. The price for renting one of our bikes for this year’s ISDE is €2.690.00 (excl. VAT) for 2-strokes & €2.990.00 (excl. VAT) for 4-strokes. The deadline for ordering your bike is June 30, 2021. With limited numbers available, you’d better be quick!

So, what does a GASGAS bike rental include? Well, one GASGAS motorcycle (obviously) that we’ve fully prepared for racing at the 2021 ISDE, transportation of that bike to the event in Lombardy-Piedmont, as well as motorcycle registration and insurance for the whole event.

If you’re an existing GASGAS owner and planning to race your own bike in Italy, we’re also offering an exclusive race service package. Providing you with direct access to the GASGAS service station at the beginning and end of each day, you’ll have everything at your disposal to ensure your bike maintains its exceptional performance throughout the race. Also, our team of experienced technicians will be on hand to provide you with set-up recommendations and technical advice throughout the event.

• What’s included in the GASGAS race service package:
• Direct access to all GASGAS service stations
• Technical advice from our experienced technicians
• Technical assistance for the whole event in accordance with FIM rules
• Every tool needed for servicing your GASGAS
• MOTOREX lubricants and their full range of maintenance products
• Petrol for each day of racing
• Daily updates with the latest race information and set-up recommendations
• WP Suspension support to ensure perfect handling and rideability
• Storage space for your spare gloves, goggles, tires*
• Service points emergency assistance (spares, tools, liquids, petrol, drinks, snacks and fruit)
• Spare parts service (cost of spare parts not included)
• Catering (drinks, snacks and fruits)
• One freshly prepped and ready to use air filter per day (up to six air filters per rider)
• First bike service after pre-ride prior to technical control
• De-restriction of the bike if required

The price for the GASGAS race service during the 2021 Six Days is €1.350 Euro (excl. VAT). Sorry, but any unused fuel unfortunately won’t be reimbursed.

The GASGAS International Six Days Enduro race service is available to any rider on GASGAS machinery and must be ordered before July 31, 2021.

To download our GASGAS Six Days bike rental order form, click here. To download our GASGAS Six Days race service package order form, click here. For more information, please contact your GASGAS Motorcycles dealer or importer!

29 abr. 2021

FUN TIMES AND GREAT MEMORIES!

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Full gas! That’s the only way we can describe what 2020 was like for GASGAS Motorcycles! A truly historic year, with plenty of racing highlights. As we start to sink our teeth into 2021, we’ve taken a quick look back at what was a truly memorable 12 months.

From the launch of our 19-bike-strong 2021 model range to celebrating FIM Trial-E World Cup success and achieving our first FIM MXGP win in our very first season of top-flight motocross competition, we rolled up our sleeves, re-ignited GASGAS and ramped up our racing efforts on a global scale.

With our long and successful history in trial, it made perfect sense that our GASGAS TXT RACING trial range, manufactured in Girona, Spain, was our first model line-up to be launched, back in May 2020. A few short months later, at the conclusion of the FIM TrialGP World Championship, Jorge Casales hopped onto the podium at the final round.

In July, the acquisition of GASGAS Motorcycles by PIERER Mobility AG was 100% complete, which was when we really started to get on the gas! Shortly after, in August, and despite being the new brand in the paddock, we highlighted just how serious we are about our motocross bikes by earning our debut victory in MXGP.

September soon came around and after 10 months of hard work we finally launched our 2021 model range, together with our shiny new website. Thanks to a collective team effort across R&D, production, sales and marketing, finally GASGAS were very much up and running with bikes making their way all across the world.

Media launches are always a good time and our first came in October, despite the challenges and restrictions faced by all. Welcoming international journalists and bike testers to Austria, together with a handful of our top athletes we brought our enduro and trial models together and had some serious fun.

As we headed into the second half of the year we’d already celebrated numerous motorsport successes, but we were only just getting started. Albert Cabestany secured the FIM Trial-E World Cup title in October, giving us a fourth consecutive Trial-E title and good reason, not that we really needed it, to sign him as our new trial team manager for 2021.

Even in a year crammed full of so many highlights, we made even more exciting announcements before 2020 was over! After revealing our AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross team in November, we then went even bigger. As well as making tracks in the dirt, to complete our 2021 global racing program we confirmed we were stepping into international road racing and the FIM Moto3™ World Championship.

What a year it was… here’s to plenty more fun and exciting times ahead!

For the full highlights of a truly incredible year, click here to check out our video.

29 abr. 2021

ANOTHER POSITIVE STAGE RESULT FOR LAIA SANZ AT 2021 DAKAR RALLY

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Checking off yet another physically demanding stage of the 2021 Dakar Rally, Laia Sanz has broken into the top 20 in the overall provisional classification following another solid ride in the desert. Getting things going on stage nine with a strong early pace, she reached the first waypoint in 18th before riding into dust left by the competitors ahead. Reducing her speed a little due to the dust and a small crash, her change in pace paid off as she went on to successfully complete the stage in 23rd, equaling her best result of this year’s rally to date.

• Laia equals best stage result of the 2021 Dakar Rally
• GASGAS RC 450F racer moves into provisional top 20
• Mid-stage fall prompts a ‘safe’ ride to the stage finish

Laia Sanz:  “Today was tough! I had to ride in dust early on and for many kilometers, so I had to be cautious. The stage went through many riverbeds and rocks where I tested out my airbag during a small crash! I was ok and got going again but then I passed a couple of guys who were being attended to after crashing, so I chose to just maintain a steady pace with no risks and thankfully reached the finish line in one piece.”

As with previous stages seen so far in the Dakar, the ninth stage served up a mixture of technical terrain, which sadly caught out many riders, Laia included. A small crash was enough for her airbag to fire into action, but thankfully the Spanish rally star escaped unscathed. After that, and passing a couple of fallen riders that were receiving medical assistance, Sanz opted for a steady ride to the stage’s finish in Neom.

Stage 10 of the 2021 Dakar Rally begins with some epic views of the Red Sea coast. The scenery soon changes though, with the stage heading inland and winding its way through rocky valley after rocky valley. Completing the 342-kilometer special stage unscathed will be super-important ahead of the longest special of the entire event, which follows the very next day.

Results (provisional): Dakar Rally 2021, stage 9
1. Kevin Benavides (Honda) 4:49:15
2. Ricky Brabec (Honda) 4:50:33
3. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (Honda) 4:50:49
23. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 5:46:40

Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 9)
1. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (Honda) 36:51:00
2. Kevin Benavides (Honda) 37:02:24
3. Sam Sunderland (KTM) 37:05:34
20. Laia Sanz (GASGAS) 41:26:47

29 abr. 2021

GASGAS 2022 TRIAL BIKES ARE HERE!

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Renowned for their minimal weight, usability and high-performance, we’re pleased to confirm the worldwide availability of our latest TXT RACING and TXT GP trial models. Continuing to deliver class-leading chassis performance and powerful, compact 2-stroke engines, for 2022 all eight of our trial bikes have been further refined to become Euro 5 compliant. Cleaner running and every bit as much fun to ride, all bikes continue to deliver smooth, controllable power across the entire rpm range… just the way riders like!

• GASGAS TXT GP and TXT RACING models available now at dealers worldwide
• All engines deliver smooth, controllable power while Euro 5 compliant
• High-performance technical platforms set the standard for all GASGAS trial bikes

Assembled with passion and precision at our production facility in Girona, Spain, the 2022 TXT RACING and TXT GP trial ranges continue to set the standard for trial bike performance across the globe.

The TXT RACING range maintains its four classic capacities – 300cc, 280cc, 250cc, and 125cc. All models are powered by our super compact, high-performance 2-stroke engines, designed to deliver strong, torquey power that’s perfect for scaling super-technical climbs.

Unrivalled handling is guaranteed on all of our trial bikes thanks to the smooth and progressive action of the class-leading suspension, working together with the lightweight steel frames to ensure precise rider feedback and complete control. With exceptional build quality, as well as class-leading innovations and pure, competitive styling and a compact, minimalist aesthetic, our TXT RACING trial bikes are incredibly versatile and offer unlimited capabilities.

Manufactured using the same proven platform and engine sizes as the TXT RACING range, our TXT GP bikes are competition-ready machines, refined and developed for serious competitors. With class-leading suspension, a carbon fiber airbox and premium components throughout, the TXT GP models are high-spec, high-performance bikes that ensure the most technical terrain can be mastered with ease. For 2022, a vibrant, GASGAS Factory Racing inspired look keeps the TXT GP range at the sharp end of the field.

For further details on pricing and availability, please refer to your local authorized GASGAS Motorcycle dealer.