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Recap: ICYMI This Week

Catch up on features and news.

Published

6 years ago

January 27, 2018

James Burfield

Now that there is a lot going on within the industry, it is easy to skip past or miss a certain piece of information. This new MX Vice feature will combat that problem, however, as we will run through some of the highlights from the previous week to ensure that you are caught up.

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The Entries: MXGP of Argentina

Entry lists may seem rather simple, but they are always popular with fans. Youthstream released the entries for the MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina earlier this week and consequently confirmed the fact that both classes are going to be stacked with talent. A few notable names will be missing from the premier division though, like Brian Bogers and Valentin Guillod. Those two are set to miss an unspecified amount of time with their respective injuries. Anyway, tap the link above and peruse the lists at your leisure.

Site-Kevin-Strijbos-6 — Kevin Strijbos told us that he expects to race in Argentina.
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Viewpoint: Shaun Simpson

Shaun Simpson is always a brilliant interview and certainly did not disappoint when we spoke to him earlier this week. The Wilvo Yamaha MXGP rider opened up about the struggles that he faced towards the end of the previous season and why he believes this year will be different, among other things. This quote certainly stood out. “There will be a lot of other guys in good shape and on bikes that are ready for action, but someone has to win and stand on the podium. It may as well be me,” he stated within the feature.

Chatter Box: Kevin Strijbos

There are a lot of questions surrounding Kevin Strijbos. Will he recover from his broken collarbone to make the starting line at the first round of the FIM Motocross World Championship? Will this be his final season of racing at the highest level? Those questions were answered in our exclusive interview with him, so it is an interesting read. Strijbos also discussed the difference between being on a factory team and a private one.

A Matthes Report: Anaheim 2

The column that Steve Matthes filed this week was packed full of goodness. What will it take for Malcolm Stewart to stay with JGR for the entire season? What is going to happen between Justin Barcia and Monster Energy Knich Yamaha? Those topics are covered, then there is also an insightful chat with Ken Roczen too. There is so much content within the one article that it is probably wise for you to tap the link and then set aside some time to work through it all. It is going to be interesting to see how some of the rumours pan out.

Site-Justin-Barcia-2 — Steve Matthes looked at whether Justin Barcia will stay on a Yamaha.
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The Quiz: Anaheim 2

This thing is really gathering some steam, hence why we decide to feature it in this column each week. Were you really paying attention to what happened at the third round of Monster Energy Supercross? Take the MX Vice quiz and prove it. This edition is particularly difficult, some users have stated, seeing as there were so many main events to pay attention too. Only a couple of people have actually managed to get full marks this time around. Can you do it? Tap the link and then let us know how you fare.

Patreon: Jake Nicholls

The first bit of Patreon-exclusive content launched earlier this week. Whilst spending time with Jake Nicholls last week, we sat down with him and learnt more about his career in the FIM Motocross World Championship. Various topics were covered, including some that are rarely discussed by professional athletes. How can you access the video interview? Tap the link above and sign up for the one-dollar option on Patreon, then you will unlock various goodies in the future too. We understand if you do not want to though! The content on MX Vice will never change.

Words: Lewis Phillips | Lead Image: KTM Images/Ray Archer

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December 7, 2023

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Fascinating insight into Antonio Cairoli’s decision to join Ducati from the great Lorenzo Resta.

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JK Racing Yamaha signs Isak Gifting for the 2024 MXGP season

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December 6, 2023

Edward Stratmann

JK Racing Yamaha will head into the 2024 season with a full line-up to compete in the MXGP World Championship as well as the EMX125 class with a combination of experienced riders and promising newcomers.

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Isak Gifting will lead the way as he’ll compete the whole FIM Motocross World Championship making his debut in MXGP class, alongside Gifting will be Anton Nagy with YZ bLU cRU Masterclass winner Giorgio Orlando and Manuel Iacopi.

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Stat Attack: Top Threes of 2023

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Published

3 days ago

December 6, 2023

Edward Stratmann

As we look towards the 2024 season, MX Vice and Paul Pearcy have joined forces again to deliver some quality statistics, as we’ll be running through the top 10 in each championship across 2023 (MXGP, MX2, 450, 250 – AMA Supercross, SMX and Outdoors and Australian Supercross). Here are all the riders that secured 3rd in their respective title races.

MX2

3) Simon Laengenfelder

1st in Timed Practice: 5; Trentino, Agueda, Lommel, Uddevalla, Afyonkarahisar
Qualifying Race Wins: 5; Trentino, Vantaa, Afyonkarahisar, Maggiora, Matterley Basin (2nd most wins in class)
Qualifying Race Podiums: 13; out of 16 attempts (81% podium rate in qualifying races, best percentage in class)
Qualifying Race Laps Led: 57; (2nd best in class)
Race Podiums: 18; 3rd most in class
Race Wins: 8; 2nd most in class
GP Podiums: 9; 3rd most in class
GP Wins: 2; 1-1 at Intu Xanadu, Uddevalla
Race Laps Led: 141; (21% of total laps, 2nd most in class)

Averages

Timed Practice: 3.187; Best in class
Qualifying Race Finishes: 2.875; Best in Class
Qualifying Race First Lap Position: 3.562; Best in Class
Qualifying Race Points: 131; Most in Class
Race Finishes: 3.375 in Race 1(Best in Class), 3.875 in Race 2(3rd best in class)
GP Overalls: 3.5; 2nd best in class
Race First Lap Position: 4.968; 3rd best in class
Race Points: 321 from Race 1(2nd most in class), 303 from Race 2(4th best in class), Total of 624

Series Points: 755

MXGP

3) Jeremy Seewer

1st in Timed Practice: 1; Frauenfeld
Qualifying Race Podiums: 6; Intu Xanadu, Villars Sous Ecot, Teutschenthal, Sumbawa, Loket, Uddevalla
Qualifying Race Laps Led: 2
Race Podiums: 15
Race Wins: 2; Race 1 at Villars Sous Ecot, Race 2 at Uddevalla
GP Podiums: 7
GP Wins: 3; Villars Sous Ecot, Uddevalla, Maggiora
Race Laps Led: 62; (9% of total laps)

Averages

Timed Practice: 4.421; 4th best in class
Qualifying Race Finishes: 6.778
Qualifying Race First Lap Position: 5.222; 4th best in class
Qualifying Race Points: 105; 4th best in class
Race Finishes: 6.157 in Race 1, 4.157 in Race 2(3rd best in class)
GP Overalls: 4.684; 3rd best in class
Race First Lap Position: 6.842
Race Points: 310 from Race 1, 344 from Race 2, Total of 654 (3rd most in class)

Series Points: 759

250 West Coast Supercross

3) Levi Kitchen

Heat Race Podiums: 4
Heat Race Wins: 3; Seattle, Denver, Salt lake City
Heat Race Laps Led: 26
Main Event Podiums: 4; Anaheim 2, Glendale, Denver, Salt Lake City
Main Event Win: 1; Anaheim 2
Main Event Laps Led: 20; (11% of total laps)

Averages

Qualifying: 5th
Heat Race Finishes: 2.857; 3rd best in class
Heat Race First Lap Position: 5th
Main Event Finishes: 6.556
Main Event First Lap Position: 7.253

Series Points: 156

250 East Supercross

3) Max Anstie

1st in Qualifying: 1; Houston
Heat Race Podiums: 3; Houston, Indy, Nashville
Heat Race Laps Led: 3
Main Event Podiums: 4; Houston, Tampa, Daytona, East Rutherford
Main Event Win: 1; East Rutherford
Main Event Laps Led: 14; (8% of total laps)

Averages

Qualifying: 4.7
Heat Race Finishes: 4.667
Heat Race First Lap Position: 5.333
Main Event Finishes: 5.7; 4th best in class
Main Event First Lap Position: 4.741; 2nd best in class

Series Points: 182

450 Supercross

3) Cooper Webb

Heat Race Podiums: 7
Heat Race Wins: 2; Seattle, Atlanta
Heat Race Laps Led: 19
Main Event Podiums: 9
Main Event Wins: 2; Tampa, Arlington
Main Event Laps Led: 17; (3% of total laps)

Averages

Qualifying: 6.133
Heat Race Finishes: 4.5
Heat Race First Lap Position: 4.181
Main Event Finishes: 2.785; 2nd best in class
Main Event First Lap Position: 4.307; 3rd best in class

Series Points: 304

250 American Outdoors

3) Jo Shimoda

Moto Podiums: 10
Moto Wins: 3; Moto 2 at Southwick, 1-1 at Ironman
Overall Podiums: 4; Southwick, Millville, Budds Creek, Ironman
Overall Wins: 1; Ironman
Moto Laps Led: 53

Averages

Qualifying: 6.363
Moto Finishes: 4.636 in Moto 1, 4.545 in Moto 2(2nd best in class)
Overall Finishes: 4.454 (3rd best in class)
Moto First Lap Position: 6.545

Series Points: 393

450 American Outdoors

3) Aaron Plessinger

Moto Podiums: 5; Moto 1 at Hangtown, Moto 2 at Thunder Valley, Moto 2 at Washougal, Moto 2 at Budds Creek, Moto 2 at Ironman
Overall Podiums: 3; Thunder Valley, Budds Creek, Ironman
Moto Laps Led: 7; 3rd most in class

Averages