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The second Semi-Final of the Individual Speedway European Championship was held yesterday in Debrecen (Hungary). The winner of the Semi-final was Croatian rider Jurica Pavlic in front of Polish Robert Miskowiak and Danish Hans Andersen. Semi-final 3 of the Individual Speedway European Championship is scheduled on the 23rd of June in Murek (Austria). (UEM Press Release 34/2013)

The second round in the European Championship in the classes EMX 65cc, EMX 85cc and EMX Open was held today in Orlyonok (Russia). On a perfect prepared track and a perfect weather, the training and Qualification was done on Saturday, Sunday also in a perfect sunny Weather started with Warm up for all three classes. The first race in the 85cc class was the fastest rider Sergey Prytov (Russia), number two Dmytro Chrenov (Ukraine), and number three Daniil Balandin (Russia). In the second race the fastest rider was Sergey Prytov (Russia), number two was Aleksandr Boyarskiy (Russia) and on the third place Dmytro Chernov (Ukraine). The first race in the 65cc class was Timur Petrashin (Russia) the fastest rider on the second place Svyatoslav Pronenko (Russia), and on the third place Maksim Krayev (Russia). The second race in the 65cc class number one was Timur Petrashin (Russia) number one, and

The Italian motocross track of Castiglione del Lago, located near the city of Perugia was the host of the second round of the European Championship 65cc-85cc South-Western Zone. As usual in Italy, the track was greatly prepared and the little riders were eager to race. Italian Gianluca Facchetti (Suzuki) managed to impose himself as the winner of the first EMX85 race. He was the only leader of the race being on the top spot from the start to finish. French rider Ludovic Bompar (KTM) did not get the best start and after lap one he was just outside top 10. This did not mean that he gave up fighting, earning position by postion until he was second. Third place went to Italian Filippo Grigoletto (KTM). After having to settle for second place in the first race French rider Ludovic Bompar (KTM) put the wheels in motion and won the second

Circuite Internationale del Volturno in Capua (Italy) was the host of the first round of European Supermoto ES2+Young Trophy Championship 2013. First race was dominated by the runner-up of the 2012 season: Dutch Devon Vermeulen (KTM) took the holeshot and lead the race from start to finish. French rider Frederic Guerin (Suzuki) pressed Vermeulen to make a mistake for the complete 15 laps of the race but was unable to make a pass and saw himself on the second place. Third step of the podium went to Malachi Mitchell-Thomas from Great Britain (TM). Second race started after the same scenario: Vermeulen (KTM) managing to start in front of the pack with Guerin (Suzuki) close on his tracks. In the third lap Vermeulen makes a braking mistake and parts the track for a short while but manages to get back and maintain his position. Few laps later Guerin closed the gap

The second round of the Superstock 600cc Road Racing european Championship and the European Junior Cup were held this weekend in Assen (The Netherlands). The competition was held under difficult weather conditions between 6 degrees and 22 degrees. In addition, the weekend was both rain and sun. Both classes had very fine sporting results and there was fighting between many riders. EC Superstock 600 had a very exciting conclusion with 5 riders who finished within 1 second. Belgian Gauthier Duwelz (Yamaha) confirmed the victory of Aragon, followed by Australian Adrian Nestorovic (Yamaha) and Swiss Bastien Chesaux (Honda). FIM European Junior Cup was played with very close competition where the winner, the Dutch Bo Bendsneijder (Honda), was not found between 1 drivers in the final corner before the finish line. The next round is scheduled on the 11th of May in Monza (Italy). (UEM Press Release 29/2013)  

The Semi-Final of the European Pairs Speedway Championship was held yesterday in the Hungarian track of Miskolc. The winners of the Semi-Final were the Polish riders (Puszakowski and Ulamek) in front of riders from Slovenia (Matic, Conda and Pecnik) and Czech Republic (Milik, Franc). The final of the European Pairs Speedway Championship will be held on the 6th of July in Herxheim (Germany). (UEM Press Release 27/2013)      

The first round of the Enduro European Championship was held this weekend in Bussi sul Tirino near Pescara (Italy). The event saw the participation of 185 competitors from 16 countries. Winners of the different classes: Overall: Luis Miguel Oliveira (POR, Yamaha)(1st heat) Thomas Sagar (GBR, KTM) (2nd heat) E1: Luis Miguel Oliveira (POR, Yamaha)(1st heat) Maurizio Micheluz (ITA, Suzuki)(2nd heat) E1J: Tommaso Montanari (ITA, KTM)(both heats) E2: Thomas Sagar (GBR, ACU)(both heats) E2/E3J: Diogo Ventura (POR, Yamaha)(both heats) E3: Mirko Gritti (ITA, KTM)(1st heat) Gianluca Martini (ITA, Beta)(2nd heat) Junior U20: Nelson Oliver (SWE, Husaberg)(both heats) Veteran: Werner Muller (AUT, OAMTC)(both heats) Woman: Emelie Karlsson (SWE, KTM)(both heats) 50cc: Matteo Merli (ITA, Beta)(both heats) Teams: M.C.T. Motorace(both heats) The next round of the Championship is scheduled on the 8th and 9th of June in Bar Sur Seine (France). All results, standings and fotos also on the Championship website: www.european-enduro-campionship.com (UEM

Due to the magnificently high number of entries for the 125 2 stroke (69 entries) European Championship and the 250 (94) European Championship for Portugal, Youthstream and FIM Europe are delighted to be able to announce a change in the race format for these Championships permitting every rider to race. The former format would have sent home more than 50% of the riders after the timed practice not allowing them the chance to race, however it is imperative for the young riders to be able to race in order to improve. Youthstream sees the European Championship as the base of our sport's pyramid and it's fantastic to see the number and quality of riders increase with each year. The format will consist of 2 groups for the free practices, 2 groups for the timed practices, 2 semi-final races and a last-chance race on the Saturday, then the final will be

 The France A team won the Motocross of European Nations that was held this year at the beginning of the sporting season in Castelnau de Levis (France). Second position went to Italy and third Sweden. The event had a new formula that see the composition of national teams with 4 young riders of the classes 85cc, 125cc and 250cc. The aim was to show skills to new hopeful riders. The experiment met a positive acceptance by riders and saw a good participation. The event included also for the first time the Motocross of European Nations for Women with the victory of France A team followed by German and Italian teams. (UEM Press Release 24/2013)    

The first round of the Vintage Endurance European Cup was held yesterday in Imola (Italy). Maxi Classic: Team Moto Bel' (Moto Guzzi) - Charles-Artigues Cristophe / Sleurs Laurent Team Sweatshop Phause One (Kawasaki) - Conroy Cormac / Linden Peter Team Alf's Classic Endurance Team (Kawasaki) - Banfield Patrik / GodfreyMick Classic 1000: Team Scuderie Toscane (Segoni K 900) - Bellucci Emiliani / Segoni Lorenzo / Guillet Joel Team Dudu Team (Honda RCB) - Dumont Christophe / Duvernay Jean Marc Team Carlains (Suzuki GS 1000) - Vannucchi Simone / Bisconti Matteo / Carlini Roberto Class 750: Team Peppo Racing (Triumph North T 160) - Bauman Sandro / German Roberto Team Blue Flag Racing (Moto Guzzi 750) - Garlassi Luciano / Martini Oreste / Scilla Alberto Team John Biggs Racing (Triumph North T 160) - Siebert Thibaul / Jung Michel Next round of the Vintage European Cup will be held in Spa