NIGHT of the JUMPs Fortalesa
By TMX Archives on 1st Dec 09
Showdown in Brazil The fight for the Vice World Championship!
On December 5th this years IFMXF season will end with an amazing showdown at the NIGHT of the Jumps Brazil. The 12th and final contests of the FIM Freestyle MX World Championship will bring the decision of the Vice World Champion. Four riders still have the chance to reach 2nd place in the overall ranking. Libor Podmol is now on 2nd position with only one point ahead of Jose Miralles. Brody Wilson lays 4 points behind the Spaniard. Brice Izzo has a gap of 11 points to Podmol. But there still 20 points to give in Fortalesa and Izzo won in Brazil last year. So the spectators will see a showdown of the giants in Estadio Castelao.
Brice Izzo
But for sure Remi Bizouard will be highly motivated to win in Brazil. The French rider defended his World Championship title with a 7th place in Namibia. But it was the first time ever, that Bizouard could not reach an IFMXF final. So he wants to end the season with a win. And don't forget Steve Mini, who took the win in Namibia. The Aussie rider wants to improve his victory by a place on the podium in Fortalesa.
Brody Wilson
Marcelo Simoes will represent his country. The best Brazilian rider had a solid debut on the IFMXF track with his 8th place at the NIGHT of the JUMPs Fortalesa last year. If he joins the finals he would commend himself for a starting place at the IFMXF season 2010. Fabian Bauersachs, Hannes Ackermann and Massimo Bianconcini will fight also for their IFMXF starts 2010. The Brazilian rider Octavio Neto and Gilmar Flores will complete the field of riders.
Field of riders NIGHT of the JUMPs/
FIM Freestyle MX World Championship Fortalesa:
Remi Bizouard (FRA)
Jose Miralles (ESP)
Brody Wilson (USA)
Libor Podmol (CEZ)
Brice Izzo (FRA)
Steve Mini (AUS)
Massimo Bianconcini (ITA)
Fabian Bauersachs (GER)
Hannes Ackermann (GER)
Marcelo Simoes (BRA)
Octavio Neto (BRA) tbc.
Gilmar Flores (BRA) tbc.
FIM Freestyle MX World Championships Riders Ranking (after 11th contest)
1. Remi Bizouard FRA FFM Yamaha 192 Points
2. Libor Podmol CZE ACCR Suzuki 169 Points
3. Jose Miralles ESP RFME KTM 168 Points
4. Brody Wilson USA AMA Honda 164 Points
5. Brice Izzo FRA FFM Yamaha 158 Points
6. Fabian Bauersachs GER DMSB KTM 98 Points
7. Massimo BianconciniITA ACCR KTM 81 Points
8. Steve Mini AUS MA Yamaha 64 Points
9. Hannes Ackermann GER DMSB KTM 64 Points
10. Freddy Peters GER DMSB Suzuki 51 Points
11. Fredrik Johansson SWE SVEMO Suzuki 50 Points
12. Gilles Dejong BEL DMSB KTM 24 Points
13. Wlliam v. d. Putte BEL FMS Suzuki 23 Points
14. Petr Pilat CZE ACCR KTM 20 Points
15. Martin Schenk AUT OSK Yamaha 12 Points
16. Vivian Gantner SUI FMS Suzuki 11 Points
17. Tomas Lysacek CZE ACCR Kawasaki 11 Points
18. Alistar Sayer BOT NMSF Suzuki 10 Points
19. Andre Villa NOR RFME Suzuki 8 Points
20. Alexey Koleshnikov RUS LaMSE KTM 7 Points
21. Nick de Wit RSA NMSF KTM 6 Points
22. Colin Stanton RSA NMSF Honda 4 Points
More information, pictures and rider profiles: www.ifmxf.com