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Now that the halfway mark has been breached in the FIM Motocross World Championship, the puzzle is starting to make a little more sense. A majority of users are set in their ways on Fox MX Manager, with that in mind, hence why we are going to attack some of the greatest questions in this regular feature.
Tim Gajser: It initially seemed that the Grand Prix of Lombardia was going to be difficult for Tim Gajser, but he recorded some respectable results and showed flashes of potential at points. Do those finishes justify spending €600,000 on him ahead of this weekend? Considering that you could grab Antonio Cairoli or Jeffrey Herlings for that price, it may be best to steer clear of the reigning world champion. Those two protagonists are certainly safer picks.
It has been mentioned on countless occasions, but having one of the most expensive riders on your team is a blessing. You can bounce between Antonio Cairoli, Jeffrey Herlings, Tim Gajser and Romain Febvre each week depending on the conditions and situation. Cairoli would probably be the greatest pick for this weekend.
Jorge Zaragoza: Jorge Zaragoza would undoubtedly win style points! It has been so long since Zaragoza raced at this level, hence why we must tempter expectations, but his results at the MXGP of Lombardia left a lot to be desired. The Spaniard seemed to struggle to go the distance and display any kind of intensity, so it may take longer for ‘199’ to put it together than one would presume.
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The fact that Jorge Zaragoza has potential within him cannot be escaped, hence why it is worth keeping an eye on his progress in the coming weeks. Finishing inside of the top fifteen twice this weekend seems like a great target, seeing as the track should suit him much better, but does that justify spending €250,000 on him?
Anthony Rodriguez: A new addition to Fox MX Manager and Fox gear! Although Anthony Rodriguez got off to a turbulent start at the Grand Prix of Lombardia, there were positives to extract from how he performed in the two motos on Sunday. Rodriguez was relatively consistent, displayed some good speed and moved forward in an efficient manner. Ottobiano was certainly a steep learning curve for the Venezuelan.
The results that Rodriguez has achieved in Lucas Oil Pro Motocross in recent years indicate that there is something there. One could argue that he is worth a stab at €150,000 especially considering that Agueda should suit him perfectly. A pair of top-ten finishes is his goal for his final race as a Honda HRC rider.
Kevin Strijbos: The forgotten man! It is often stated that Kevin Strijbos struggled prior to the elbow injury that he sustained in April, but that could not be further from the truth. ‘22’ had a consistent presence around the top ten and that is exactly where he should be. Is it unreasonable to expect much more from the veteran? €350,000 may be a lot to invest at this point, especially considering that he has stated that Agueda is all about getting his feet wet, but bear him in mind in the future.
Words: Lewis Phillips | Lead Image: ConwayMX

Después de batallar sobre la arena de Valkenswaard hace un par de días, el contingente del mundial se puso en marcha en dirección a Pietramurata. La pista italiana será la sede de la cuarta ronda del Campeonato Mundial de Motocross FIM 2019 y representará una oportunidad vital para que los jugadores de Fantasy MX Manager ganen terreno.
Las puntuaciones realmente han fluctuado durante los tres primeros. Las rondas, más que nunca, y los puntos totales que la mayoría de los ganadores han ido acumulando son más bajos de lo que normalmente serían. Qué significa eso? Bueno, para empezar, si las carreras iniciales no te han ido demasiado bien, tienes una buena oportunidad de ganar terreno en trazados más conocidos. El Gran Premio de Trentino generará una excelente oportunidad, ya que cada vez aparecen más pilotos y se están convirtiendo en una opción viable. La entrada más reciente es la de de Bud Racing Kawasaki, Mitchell Harrison, el piloto más destacado de todo el juego esta semana. ¿Vale la pena dar el paso?
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Por cierto, Mitchell Harrison firmó un contrato para ser piloto de relleno en el Bud Racing a principios de semana y ahora competirá en el resto del Campeonato del Mundo de Motocross FIM 2019. Harrison no tiene experiencia en Europa, ni ha montado una Kawasaki desde su época de amateur, así que hay muchas incógnitas allí. Vale la pena señalar que participó en las rondas estadounidenses del calendario de Grandes Premios en 2016 y 2017, e incluso terminó en el podio en Glen Helen, eso da una cierta pista acerca de sus posibilidades.
Harrison está disponible por € 150,000 en Fantasy MX Manager. ¿Eso lo hace una elección viable? Vale la pena echar cuentas … No hay ninguna duda al respecto. 150.000 € no es nada en realidad, ya que eso le pone al mismo precio que Andrea Zanotti. Es justo afirmar que será más fuerte que Andrea, no? No hay forma de que lo encuentres tan barato en el próximo evento, el Gran Premio de Lombardía, a menos que fracase estrepitosamente en este GP.
¿Qué tal su compañero de equipo? Brian Strubhart-Moreau causó sensación cuando llegó al Gran Premio de Patagonia-Argentina, pero luego se lesionó en el brazo y regresará a las carreras este fin de semana. ¿Es demasiado temprano para subirse al carro? Su coste actual es de 200.000 €. ¿Qué retorno se requiere para que esa inversión valga la pena? Realmente se necesita un top-ten y, considerando su falta de tiempo sobre la moto, puede ser una tarea difícil. Es mejor invertir un poco más e ir a por un tipo como Mitchell Evans a 250.000 € o simplemente apostar por Mitchell Harrison a 150.000 €.
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En realidad hay un piloto interesante a considerar en MX2. Conrad Mewse es bastante caro por € 400,000, tuvo una dura caída en el Gran Premio de los Países Bajos la semana pasada y generalmente tiene malas salidas. Sin embargo, ponerlo en un equipo podría ser una buena decisión. Es probable que termine en el top ten cada vez, a pesar de todo lo anterior, por lo que los puntos sólidos se acumularán el día de la carrera e incluso podría obtener el bono de “Hard Charger”. Tener a Conrad Mewse y Mitchell Harrison como los dos pilotos de MX2 en un equipo puede no ser una mala idea. Existe un gran riesgo, pero podría arrojar dividendos en gran medida.
Un punto importante a considerar este fin de semana, tras el Gran Premio de Trentino, los precios de los corredores fluctuarán de un fin de semana al siguiente y, por lo tanto, será más difícil obtener grandes ganancias. Sin duda, Mitchell Evans y Jeremy Van Horebeek aumentarán de valor, por lo que puede ser conveniente aprovechar las ofertas en esta ocasión. 2019 Fantasy MX Manager acaba de comenzar.
Texto: Lewis Phillips | Imagen principal: ConwayMX

MX Vice se complace en anunciar que la mayor tienda en internet de motocross de Europa, 24MX, volverá a participar como patrocinador principal de este año del Fantasy MX Manager para el Campeonato del Mundo de Motocross FIM 2019. 5,000 jugadores se inscribieron para competir en una exitosa serie de el año pasado y ahora 2019 verá cómo el fondo del premio aumenta en un 33%. Se entregarán vales por un valor de € 30,000 para que los ganadores gasten en 24MX.com. En la primera semana hemos tenido 8,120 registros. Esperamos llegar a 15,000 jugadores el domingo por la tarde.
MX Vice traerá de vuelta las ligas públicas y privadas. Ciertos corredores, como Max Anstie, tendrán una vez más su propia liga donde los fans pueden unirse y ganar premios firmados. 24MX ofrecerá los siguientes cupones como premios en Fantasy MX Manager esta temporada. ¡También habrá premios firmados de tus pilotos favoritos de MXGP regalos de MX Vice, para que todos tengáis la oportunidad de ganar algo! Todos los premios alcanzan un total de 30.000 €.
MXGP Campeonato entero |
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1st |
£2500 (24MX Vale) |
2nd |
£2000 (24MX Vale) |
3rd |
£1500 (24MX Vale) |
4th |
£1000 (24MX Vale) |
5th |
£750 (24MX Vale) |
6th |
£650 (24MX Vale) |
7th |
£500 (24MX Vale) |
8th |
£450 (24MX Vale) |
9th |
£400 (24MX Vale) |
10th |
£350 (24MX Vale) |
11th |
£340 (24MX Voucher) |
12th |
£330 (24MX Vale) |
13th |
£320 (24MX Vale) |
14th |
£310 (24MX Vale) |
15th |
£300 (24MX Vale) |
16th |
£275 (24MX Vale) |
17th |
£250 (24MX Voucher) |
18th |
£240 (24MX Voucher) |
19th |
£230 (24MX Voucher) |
20th |
£220 (24MX Voucher) |
21st |
£210 (24MX Vale) |
22nd |
£200 (24MX Vale) |
23rd |
£180 (24MX Vale) |
24th |
£175 (24MX Vale) |
25th |
£150 (24MX Vale) |
26th |
£125 (24MX Vale) |
27th |
£100 (24MX Voucher) |
28th |
£75 (24MX Vale) |
29th |
£50 (24MX Vale) |
30th |
£25 (24MX Vale) |
MXGP Por ronda (Las diecinueve) |
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1st |
£275 (24MX Vale) |
2nd |
£150 (24MX Vale) |
3rd |
£100 (24MX Vale) |
4th |
£75 (24MX Vale) |
5th |
£50 (24MX Vale) |
James Burfield (Fundador): “Una vez más, 24MX está trayendo un montçon de premios, lo que es alucinante. Nos divertimos mucho el año pasado con el MX Manager y el compromiso entre pilotos y fans hace que esto funcione. Después del puesto 145 del año pasado, mi única preocupación es vencer a Lewis Phillips “.
Mattias Nahlin (24MX Marketing Director): “Tal y como nos enteramos sobre esto el año pasado, supimos que queríamos participar. Cuando surgió la oportunidad de estar en MX Manager en 2019, la aprovechamos. Queremos estar donde están los fans y en realidad estamos muy entusiasmados de competir con nuestros propios equipos. ¡Que gane el mejor! “
Texto: Nota de prensa | Imagen principal: ConwayMX

Based on conversations that took place prior to the Grand Prix of Great Britain, it seemed as though a lot of Fantasy MX Manager players were pleased with their riders. It was hardly surprising, seeing as eight rounds were in the rear-view mirror and a lot of the stars had settled into their respective spots. The fact that happened allowed players to determine who offers the greatest return on the game.
Things changed drastically at the British Grand Prix though and players have been left scratching their heads. Jed Beaton, who was arguably the best pick on the whole game, crashed out of the second moto and sustained significant leg and ankle injuries. The injuries will keep him out of action for quite some time and have forced thousands of players to hunt for a worthy replacement. The problem is that there is not one in the current field, however, as every rider who costs two hundred thousand euros has had a turbulent term. Beaton hovered around the top five consistently and paid off at every single round.
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Jago Geerts jumps off of the page as a rider who could potentially deliver, especially considering that he finished second overall at the Grand Prix of Latvia. Jed Beaton did not even manage to do that! There is no doubt that he was a very hot pick at that point in the season. Geerts is now coming off of some difficult weeks though, as a seventh has been greatest moto finish at the previous two rounds. Even that is not too bad, especially considering that he costs four hundred thousand euros less than the guy who was just six positions further ahead, but it is not going to be enough to help a player move up through the rankings and steal 24MX vouchers.
Although selecting Jago Geerts ahead of the Grand Prix of France is a questionable move, there is no doubt that he is going to be brilliant the week after. The sand of Ottobiano, the circuit that will host the Grand Prix of Lombardia in eight days, will serve him well, much like Valkenswaard and Kegums did. It may be worth picking him now just to ensure that your team is ready for the following event. Alternatively, constantly switching between Geerts and another rider could be positive. One must be comfortable with the rest of their squad in order to make that move, however, as it would use up the single transfer every week.
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Henry Jacobi could be a solid candidate, especially taking his recent form into account. The Husqvarna-mounted pilot has dropped outside of the top eight just once in the last three rounds and that is not too dissimilar to what Jed Beaton was doing. It is just a little more concerning to select him, however, as he can be a ticking time bomb. Valkenswaard, RedSand and Orlyonok were all disastrous outings that a Fantasy MX Manager player just cannot afford to have. It is a risk that could pay off, but it is likely that it will go the other way at some point. Do the positives outweigh the risks that much?
Anthony Rodriguez also costs two hundred thousand euros and must enter the conversation at this point. Most players will want to see more before pushing him onto their team, but the Grand Prix of Great Britain was promising. Consistency has always been a slight issue for him, when he has been in the United States anyway, and he has not raced in the FIM Motocross World Championship long enough to prove that he can master that on European soil. If he can find a way to hover around the top ten each week, just like he did last weekend, then he suddenly becomes a solid pick that a player can rely on.
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Davy Pootjes is another respectable pick and, hey, his results have not been that bad at the recent events. The opening moto at the Grand Prix of Great Britain was a bit of a mess, but he rebounded well in the final encounter. Aside from Agueda, where he amassed six measly points across the two motos, he has not had an awful round. The Grand Prix of France could turn out to be a mud race too. Although fantasy picks then become a lottery, Pootjes was very impressive at the Grand Prix of Indonesia fourteen months ago. Perhaps there is the potential to score some big points and gain significant ground with the rising star?
The fact that Conrad Mewse has not been mentioned yet acts as proof of how far he has fallen. Mewse has been in the top ten once since the Grand Prix of Trentino, which was run two months ago, so simply cannot be considered. It is not worth the gamble at all. If things were going to turn around at all, then one would have presumed that it would have happened at his home Grand Prix last week. Adam Sterry is another risky pick, simply because of the time that he has missed with the ankle injury. Establishing momentum should be a priority for the F&H Racing Kawasaki rider, who sits alongside Jed Beaton beneath the awning, first. There is no doubt that squad will feel the hit of losing Beaton in the coming weeks too.
Words: Lewis Phillips | Lead Image: Yamaha Racing
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