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The Italian Motorcycle Federation celebrates the 2019 World Environment Day Saturday 8th of June during the 3rd round of the Coppa Italia road racing competition, 7 olive trees were planted in the green entrance area to Vallelunga circuit’s grandstands to celebrate the 2019 World Environmental Day and according with the 2019 motto “Green The Blue – Beat Air Pollution”. The decision on the number of trees to be planted was taken after calculating the amount of CO2 emitted into the air during the event and assessed the absorption capacity of each trees planted. The availability of the Vallelunga racetrack in the figures of the Director Alfredo Scala and collaborators and the president of the motorcycle club Gentleman’s Claudio Gregori is commendable The ceremony was attended by Ing. Giancarlo Strani President of the FMI Environment Commission, Daniele Infante CIV FMI representative and Ing. Adamo Leonzio FMI Environment Commission and Chairmen FIM

EMX 250 European Championship and EMX 2T European Championship: Van De Moosdijk and Kellett rally in Russia for first overall wins Serving as the 4th round of both the EMX250 and EMX2T presented by FMF Racing Championship seasons Orlyonok hosted the future stars of the FIM Motocross World Championship. Warm weather and sunshine tested the physical conditioning of the riders while the challenging surface of the circuit tested their skill. Saturday’s EMX250 Race 1 began with KTM Junior Racing’s Rene Hofer in the lead with the number 98 MJC Yamaha of Thibault Benistant just behind him. SDMCORSE-Yamaha’s Rick Elzinga was third but the F&H Racing Kawasaki of Roan van de Moosdijk came from fourth to pass both Elzinga and Benistant by lap 2. Meanwhile Team Maddii Racing Husqvarna’s Alberto Forato crashed trying to come through the pack. Honda Redmoto Assomotor’s Stephen Rubini was one rider to successfully move forward from 7th to 3rd while Van de Moosdijk took the lead from Hofer. Van de

CEV Repsol Moto2 European Championship and European Talen Cup: Pons and Guevara ruler in Barcelona Third round for the CEV Repsol Moto2 European Championship and the ETC - European Talen Cup at Barcelona Circuit, Spain. The first Moto2™ ECh race was interrupted by a red flag when Leon Orgis (Redding - Pinamoto RS) fell on the second lap while Edgar Pons and Héctor Garzó (CNS Motorsport) were out clear in front. The accident left liquid on the track forcing officials to temporarily suspend the race. The second race was set at 11 laps. Pons went straight back into the lead, followed by Yari Montella (Team Ciatti - Speed Up), Niki Tuuli (Team Stylobike), Héctor Garzó, Alessandro Zaccone (Promoracing) and Anupab Sarmoon (VR46 Master Camp Academy). Pons gradually pulled further away, followed by Montella and Garzó. Behind, Zaccone went down as he fought with Tuuli. Meanwhile, Garzó passed Montella in the duel for

European Supersport Cup 600: Canducci wins at Jerez Sixth round of the European Supersport Cup 600 at Jerez, Spain. Together with the Supersport World Championship, the three riders in fight for the European title were Michael Canducci, first, Gaetan Matern and Kyle Smith, both out. Next race is scheduled on 21st-23rd June at Misano, Italy.  

EXM Quad European Championship: the race in Estonia Second event of the EXM Quad European Championship in Kivioli, Estonia, with 29 riders from 12 countries in front of about 10.000 spectators. Race 1 was characterized by strong heat and won by Kevin Saar from Estonia. Second position for Mike Van Grinsven from Nederland and third for Patrick Turrini from Italy. Better condition on Sunday’s race 2, partially cloudy with 18°, ruled by Saar too. Second position again for Grinsven, while third was Roman Gwiazda from Poland. Next round will be on 27th-28th July in Stelpe, Latvia. The overall classification: 1. Kevin Saar 2. Mike Van Grinsven 3. Patrick Turrini  

European Races of the weekend 08-09/06/2019

EMX 65 / EMX 85 European Championship North East zone: third round in Latvia The beautiful city of Gulbene, Latvia, hosted the third round of the 2019 European MX Championship for EMX 65 and EMX 85 North East zone. About thousand spectators gathered around the track to welcome and enjoy their favorite riders and felt the spirit of the race. The weather, despite all forecast, turned out to be perfect during the whole weekend. Even though the organiser did a massive job to maintain the good quality of the track. In EMX 65 class the qualification leader was Janis Martins Reisulis from Latvia. Second place for Semen Rybakov from Russia and third place for Marius Adomaitis from Lithuania. In EMX 85 qualifying race first position for another Latvian, Reisulis Karlis Alberts. Second place for Mikk Martin Lohmus from Estonia and third for Roberts Lusis from Latvija. EMX 85 class race

Vintage Enduro European Championship: the second round in France The second round of the Vintage Enduro European Championship took place on Saturday 1st June in Le Mayet de la Montagne, France. The second round of the Vintage Enduro European Championship took place on Saturday 1st June in Le Mayet de la Montagne, France. About 50 riders come to join this vintage race organised by the motorcycle club Team Saint Yorre Motos, led by President Robert Jourdan. The race began on Friday with the acceleration test, ruled by Gianpaolo Bergamaschi in front of Donato Benetti, both with BMW.. On Saturday the race was articulated with three laps and two special test: one fast enduro test and one cross test like and World one. The winner of the race: Class A3  - Sala Paolo MAria ITA (Zundapp) Class A4 - Barsotti Alberto   ITA (Husqvarna) Class C2 - Caselli Luciano ITA (Husqvarna) Class C3 - Arenas Xavier  SPA (Montesa)

Celebrate the World Environmental Day Dear friends, tomorrow will be the World Environmental Day. The entire human community is called to do something to show the commitment with the preservation of our planet and leave to our descendent a place in which live in the best possible way. This year’s motto is “GREEN THE BLUE”, beat air pollution. As done in my previous press release, I invite all of you to celebrate the WED tomorrow and during the events of the weekend. There are many ways to do it: reduce the running of the engines of our bikes, planting trees, reduce the consumption of energy, etc. Choose your way to demonstrate your commitment and share it with us. Enjoy the World Environment Day! FIM Europe Environment Commission Chairman Adamo Leonzio

European Under 21 Team Speedway Championship SF2: Denmark in final Photo credit: LS-Photo The meeting was run on perfect prepared track. In the begging Danish team get the advantage, but later Latvian team riders ride better and better in a really exciting race. At the end Tim Sorensen gave the victory to Denmark after a brave attack when he overtook Davis Kurmis. The final event will be held on 20th June in Macon, France.