True to form Fouchet has injected more than a few Supercross elements: wave section, triples, cameljump, ‘dual-line’ sections. This is going to be a spectacular one! Although Clément Desalle is still sixth in the MX1 championship, it’s apparent that the LS Motors Honda rider is reeling in several higher ranked riders.

In fact the points gap between the Belgian and second placed David Philippaerts is only 17 points now.

Desalle comments

“By now everyone knows I don’t bother talking about numbers or making predictions. Probably that sounds lame to some people, but considering there’s so much that can be happen I feel that’s the only realistic mind set. I can only try damn hard and see how it goes! I think the French GP is going to be cool, the track looks promising and there’s always a massive crowd. You could say it’s my second home GP, becaue I’ve been racing in France a lot in junior classes. So that makes it a bit special.”

LS Motors-Honda’s sports manager Marnicq Bervoets has fond memories of Ernée. He won the 250cc GP in the North of France in 1999.

Bervoets says comments

“Actually Ernée in itself is more difficult than it seems, especially with the offcamber turns. One mistake can cost you an awful lot of time there. Things are even more technical now with the changes they have made! Obviously we can expect a French invasion this weekend, since most of the French riders are technically very adept and used to riding SX-styled terrain. Clément should be fine there, he has a good timing on the jumps and we know he likes that kind of track.

"I’m pleased with the progress our MX2 rider Dennis Verbruggen is making and even more with the effort he’s putting in. He hasn’t been able to translate his speed in the results he wants but he’s getting there. Twice he hit the gate in the start recently, but I don’t see that as a bad sign. He really wants that great jump off the line and it’s just a matter of controlling the nerves. I’m sure he will be getting it right soon!”