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The sections of the European Talent Cup technical regulations that have been modified are: 5.6.5: Fuel 5.6.7.15 Radiator, cooling system 5.6.8.2 Front Forks 5.6.8.4 Rear suspension unit A regularly updated version of the European Talent Cup rules which contains the detailed text of the regulation changes may be viewed here. You can find all the results, videos, photos and information regarding the Championship on the official website: www.fimcevrepsol.com

The FIM Europe Director of Public Affairs John Chatterton-Ross was invited to join the FEMA annual meeting on 4th February in Brussels. Marking another stage in the cooperation by both organisations to defend the interests of motorcyclists. In a message to the meeting FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb wrote: “It was a great pleasure to welcome Mr Morten Hansen* to our recent FIM Europe meetings in Rome on 21st January. “The progress we have made since 2014 is excellent.  The joint position papers send a positive message to the Council of Ministers, the Parliament, and the Commission of the European Union, to governments in the Member States of the European Union; and across the whole of the Europe. “This work has a strong foundation from the International Transport Forum report that was launched at the 2015 FIM dinner debate in Brussels. “Today we go fast; soon we will go

The Final Calendar of the European Superstock 1000 Championship has been issued. The Continental series will race in the European rounds of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, of the FIM Supersport and Supersport 300 World Championships.

The start of EMX250 in Belgium, last year. Photo @Youthstream - The FIM Europe Motocross rules are now on the FIM Europe website and can be downloaded here. Among the news of the 2017 season: 1. The EMX250 championship is open to motorcycles between 175cc and 250cc for both 4 stroke and 2 stroke powered engines. This will make the European motocross most important championship extremely interesting with the introduction of equal capacities for the 2 strokes and 4 strokes. 2. The 2016 Women's Cup is now upgraded to an official European championship for 2017 consisting of 4 rounds in Denmark, Poland, Germany and Latvia. 3. The Motocross of European Nations combined with the Women's Motocross of European Nations will be organised in 2017 at Gdansk in Poland on 2/3 September and the Sidecarcross of European Nations combined with the Quadcross of European Nations will be organised at Cingoli in

 From the left, Martin de Graaff, Dr. Wolfgang Srb, Wim van de Camp (Member of European Parliament), Jos Driessen (FIM Board Member). Below, from the left, Driessen, van de Camp, Dr Srb and de Graaff Mr Martin de Graaff was instrumental to arrange a meeting between Mr Wim van de Camp and FIM Europe at the European Parliament in Brussels. The  meeting took place on 2nd February at the premises of the European Parliament. Mr Wim van de Camp is a well-respected Member of the European Parliament since 2009 (member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism - - PPE coordinator -, substitute member of the Committee on International Trade and the Committee on Budgetary Control, and member of the Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China) and also a very well-known and most enthusiastic motorcyclist. FIM Europe was represented by President Dr. Wolfgang Srb and Mr Martin de

In the photo, Ondrej Schwarz (ACCR) during a race of Alpe Adria Cup 300 at Slovakiaring, last September In 2017 a new European Cup will kick off: the Stocksport 300. The European Stocksport 300 Cup is open to motorcycles derived from the series, with 4 stroke engines for which the manufacturer (or importer) obtained from FIM Europe an approval for this class. As the name European Stocksport 300 Cup implies, the motorcycles used are allowed limited modifications. In order to establish a fair playing field, four models have currently been homologated for the use in the series: Honda CBR500R, KTM RC390, Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Yamaha YZF-R3, with the machines with larger engine capacity subject to stricter rev limits. The main idea is to help young talents to emerge and to prepare them for higher categories. In the starting grid of this Cup riders from national championships are expected, but also

Steven Odendaal, European Moto2 Champion - The FIM Europe has published the sporting rules that will regulate the 2017 FIM CEV Repsol. The specific sporting regulations for the Moto2™ European Championship, Superstock 600 and European Talent Cup classes are available here. You can find all the results, videos, photos and information regarding the championship on the official website: www.fimcevrepsol.com

The Croatian Motorcycle Federation HMS celebrated the 2016 Champions on the occasion of the "Night of Champions" in the full packed Princess Center in Jastrebarsko, near Zagreb. HMS President Stjepan Peršin welcomed guests from government, National Olympic Committee, sponsors, clubs and last, but not least, the 2016 champions in the various disciplines. A show-program (dance performance, music) was well received and made the evening even more colorful. From right to left: HMS President Stjepan Peršin, Dr. Wolfgang Srb,  HMS General Secretary Ivan Lafter FIM Europe President Dr. Wolfgang Srb addressed the audience in his welcome speech and highlighted the activities of last year. "It was a very well organized Gala by the Croatian Federation. The level and the presentation was first class and well deserved for the successful riders and clubs. Congratulations to the Champions!” Above, HMS President Stjepan Peršin welcomed the guests. Below, Fair Play Awards for Mia Ribic

Steve Aeschlimann, recently appointed as FIM Chief Executive Officer, was a “special” lecturer, today, at the FIM Europe Advanced Course in Motorcycling Management, which is being held at the University “Foro Italico” of Rome, in Italy. “We are supporting all the initiatives for the education of managers involved in motorcycling, which is paramount for the FIM and we hail this initiative from FIM Europe for managers and riders, which represents an example of how a master at this level can be. In fact, it includes various aspects of management, which are important for somebody who wishes to work in this field”, Mr Aeschlimann stated. Steve Aeschlimann during his lesson at the University of Rome “Foro Italico”. “We are proud to contribute and to explain the mission of FIM to this very selected group of ‘students’. It is interesting to hear the feedback and the perception about the FIM from people who wish to

The FIM CEV Repsol provisional 2017 calendar has been updated. The event to be held in the Circuito de Jerez, originally scheduled for November 5th, has been rescheduled for September 17th. Be sure to check out the fully updated 2017 FIM CEV Repsol calendar page. You can find all the results, videos, photos and information regarding the championship on the official website: www.fimcevrepsol.com