David Philippaerts, MX1 Motocross World Championship 2008 and factory rider for the Rinaldi Yamaha Monster team met Mantova MX President John Pavesi to define the agreement that will see him at the start of the 27th Airoh Mantova Starcross, the race of races that the 5, 6 and 7 February.

Philippaerts is in great shape. Psychologically and physically is the top after a great performance at the Red Bull FIM Motocross of Nations.

"With Pavesi it has not been difficult to find an agreement, because of an old friendship and a long association of this beautiful track where I have always trained from the beginning. This year I will not go to train in Spain in the warm winter. We have chosen to remain in Italy with stakes in foreign tracks. Among them will also Mantova?

"We have already established a test for Friday 15 January to Tazio Nuvolari, I have already tried the bike 2010? Of course, I really like the new bike is well balanced and much lighter thanks to the new chassis. In Mantova in October we worked on the new Ohlins suspension, it is a high quality product on a track that has given me so demanding immediate positive feelings. The work will continue up to the test in January that I consider very important. "

"TheMantova  track remains one of the best on which to run, is the right blend of technical and fun and even when I was in Minicross was my favorite track to ride in winter."

Also lining up in Mantova on February 5, 6 and 7 will be Gautier Paulin, KTM Red Bull Racing with the World Champions Antonio Cairoli and Marvin Musquin will be there, as will American Mike Alessi, Ben Townley is on the starting list, Teka Suzuki, Kawasaki Racing, Honda LS, Martin Honda, KTM Jobe, Ricci Racing Yamaha 3C, Aldini Racing , Husqvarna, Aprilia, TM, other teams from across Europe. 

Mantova is once again going to be a huge event.