Honda youths take off at MXGP
By Team TMX on 30th Apr 14
The gates drop for the second running of the Honda 150 European Championship this weekend, May 3/4, at the MXGP in the Netherlands. And the selected group of 11-14 year-olds get to show just what they learnt at the official Training Camp over a month ago.
Following national selections and nominations, a full grid of 30 competitors have been selected to compete in this year's series, with a very limited number of wildcard places being held open at each of the five rounds.
The Honda 150 European Championship is focused on providing emerging stars with the chance to shine on the MXGP stage.
The bikes, tools, all running equipment and on-site infrastructure are all provided by Honda to keep costs at a minimum for the riders. All they need do is get themselves to the Grand Prix, and ride.
The extended calendar, which now consists of ten motos across the five events, will see the racers hone their talents on Honda's four-stroke CRF150R machines, competing for the prize of a ride with a Honda-supported team in the 2015 EMX250 championship.
A suite of experts will be available throughout the season to support the development of every element of riders' performance, from nutrition to fitness and psychology. Once again multi GP-winner and British motocross champion Gordon Crockard will be on hand for advice on riding and racing.
"It's always a track with a lot of MX fans and a great atmosphere” said Davy Dousselaere, Honda Europe off-road manager. "Valkenswaard is quite a demanding track, it's quite technical, lots of jumps, elevations and rhythm sections. The outstanding talent in this series will surely be welcomed into the Honda Racing family in the future and by racing on the same track as the stars and with the advice of our Honda riders and staff, we will help as many riders as possible progress through the series and onto the EMX250, MX2 and MXGP competitions."
