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Injury List: Assen MXoN

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The 2019 Motocross of Nations is upon us! The seventy-third edition of the event has been on the minds of fans for quite a while now – the event has dominated headlines for weeks now. The insane number of injuries has prompted multiple debates and also made it extremely difficult to keep track of changes to the entry list. Who was supposed to race here but had to drop out? Here is a complete list.

Out of the Motocross of Nations.

Romain Febvre: Romain Febvre was going to be a valuable asset for the French team, as he was capable of achieving more than Gautier Paulin and Tom Vialle (later kicked off the team but not due to injury). A femur injury – sustained on the rugged track of Uddevalla on the last weekend in August – forced him to withdraw from the Motocross of Nations though. Jordi Tixier took his position on Team France.

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Max Anstie: Max Anstie could have actually been a major spoiler at the Motocross of Nations, as he is one of the very few guys who is capable of beating both Jeffrey Herlings and Glenn Coldenhoff. A pneumothorax was suffered at the Grand Prix of Belgium though and doctors advised him to miss the MXoN, as that strain could have caused the lung to collapse completely. Nathan Watson took his position on Team Great Britain.

Ben Watson: Ben Watson is exceptionally strong in the sand but suffered a broken radius at the Grand Prix of Italy towards the end of August and saw his season come to a premature end. Watson suffered a clean break – meaning he will not be off of the bike for much longer now – but he is not going to race again until next year. Adam Sterry took his position on Team Great Britain.

Tommy Searle: Tommy Searle was actually going to claim the spot that Max Anstie vacated on Team Great Britain, although it was not officially announced. What happened? A crash at the Grand Prix of Turkey left him with a shoulder contusion and he had to pull out before it had even been made public knowledge that he was going to race at the Motocross of Nations. Nathan Watson took his position on Team Great Britain.

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Hunter Lawrence: Hunter Lawrence was not officially named to Team Australia but was set to compete at the Motocross of Nations. A practice crash then left him with a torn ACL and that was that! Lawrence would have competed in the MX2 class aboard his GEICO Honda and tried to replicate his success from 2017. Kyle Webster – a MXoN rookie – has taken his position on Team Australia.

Mitch Evans: Mitch Evans actually made it into the Team Australia announcement – clearly an achievement in itself – but then started to feel fatigued soon after that. Headaches also got in the way of his results and he made the decision to pull out of the Motocross of Nations. Evans is actually already back in Australia to try and recover. Regan Duffy has taken his position on Team Australia. 

Arnaud Tonus: Arnaud Tonus almost made it to the Motocross of Nations but fell at the final hurdle at the last round of the Grand Prix series. Tonus crashed in China and sustained a fractured hand. It was not quite clear if he would be able to race or not to start with, but doctors eventually forced him over to the sidelines. Cyril Scheiwiller has taken his position on Team Switzerland. 

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Max Nagl: Max Nagl was always questionable for the Motocross of Nations, but he had mentioned that it was his sole goal to race around the Assen TT Circuit. It seemed like there was going to be enough time for him to recover from the knee that he dislocated in June, but things just have not panned out that way. Tom Koch has taken his position on Team Germany.

Henry Jacobi: Henry Jacobi was slated to fill the MX2 berth for Team Germany at the Motocross of Nations but tore his ACL without even crashing at the Grand Prix of Sweden. The crushing blow left an injury-riddled German squad in need of a replacement and will also put Jacobi on the back foot when it comes to training for his premier-class debut in 2020. Simon Langenfelder has taken his position on Team Germany.

Words: Lewis Phillips | Lead Image: Ray Archer

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Joel Roelants appointed new Team Manager for Belgium

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I (Joel Roelants) am delighted to announce my appointment as the new Team Manager for Belgium. It is a tremendous honour to lead this team and collaborate with a highly talented generation of riders. My commitment is to elevate Team Belgium’s performance and strive for podium success in the years ahead.


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While I acknowledge my relative youth in this position, I am driven and motivated to guide this collective effort to new heights. I extend my sincere gratitude to the dedicated individuals behind the scenes who volunteer their time to support our team, as well as our valued sponsors for their unwavering commitment.

I express my appreciation to the Belgian supporters and acknowledge the tireless efforts of the teams working diligently to ensure our riders represent our country with utmost pride. Together, let us embark on this journey towards excellence.

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The MX Vice Show Episode #155 with Zach Osborne

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In the latest MX Vice Show, Zach Osborne talks to Ed Stratmann and Brad Wheeler about his brilliant career in Europe and America, some of his awesome stories from his time in the GP paddock, his inspirational journey to the top, his future plans, training Jack Chambers, Steve Dixon, launching his new training service, the upcoming 2024 AMA Supercross season and more.

The MX Vice Show is as always available to listen to on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and Google Play. Thanks to Parts Europe, Scott, Acerbis, Fly Racing, AS3 Performance, ARMA nutrition, Holeshot Motorhomes and Even Strokes for their support of The MX Vice Show. If you would like to become a part of the show, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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The MX Vice Show Episode #152 with Lee Hogan

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In the latest MX Vice Show, former Aussie motocross star Lee Hogan talks to MX Vice Editor Ed Stratmann about his commentary and media work, his role as Factory Honda Junior Team Manager, the state of play in Aussie moto and supercross, training young riders, his excellent career, MXoN memories, how thankful he is for all those who support him and much more.

The MX Vice Show is as always available to listen to on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and Google Play. Thanks to Parts Europe, Scott, Acerbis, Fly Racing, AS3 Performance, ARMA nutrition, Holeshot Motorhomes and Even Strokes for their support of The MX Vice Show. If you would like to become a part of the show, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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