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Looking back at Sugo - Green day in the sun

In a warm and windy day, Sugo’s Sportsland played host to the four heats of this sixth FIM Motocross Grand Prix of 2007. 24000 spectators gathered in the Japanese venue for the only Oriental appearance of the series, that was won by Kawasaki riders Billy Mackenzie in the MX1 class, and Christophe Pourcel in the MX2.

Press release 27/05/2007 Daniele Rizzi

Grand Prix of Japan - Saturday review

Today the Sportsland of Sugo –venue of the FIM Motocross World Championship since 2005- demonstrated the high quality of its ground by hosting a complete day of racing after yesterday’s rain. A sunny Saturday was the scenery of this opening day of the Japanese Grand Prix, the sixth of the season; in the MX1 class Joshua Coppins was the fastest on track, earning the top spot for tomorrow’s race. In MX2, both Championship...

Press release 26/05/2007 Daniele Rizzi

Coppins, De Reuver and Cairoli head to Japan

The sixth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship will take place next weekend at the Sugo circuit for the Grand Prix of Japan. For the third time this century and the third season in succession, Yamaha’s elite crew of MX1 and MX2 racers will head to the impressive and popular venue close to the city of Sendai. Importantly, the firm enter their home event holding the lead in the Rider’s and Manufacturer’s standings...

Press release 22/05/2007 Yamaha

Grand Prix statistics - Moving onto Japan

That first victory in Teutschenthal was a great achievement for KTM Red Bull’s David Philippaerts, who has now higher hopes for his first season in the MX1 class. But it is tough for a debutant when people like Joshua Coppins of Yamaha Motocross are around. Josh was on the podium in all the first five GP’s, winning three times, and clocking his first pole in Germany-by the way, Coppins is also the only rider who won at...

Press release 22/05/2007 Daniele Rizzi

Jussi Vehvilainen - Neck brace

Motorsports are dangerous and so please take notice of the following story. Jussi Vehvilainen is one of the most positive and talkative guys in the paddock with a vast Grand Prix experience but he also has quite a few injuries on his list. As a “rookie” in the MX3 class Vehvilainen had high hopes for the title although he knew he would not be in tiptop shape for the first couple of GP’s after he broke a finger in the...

Press release 22/05/2007 Harry Van Hemmen

Heading to Japan - Leaving europe behind

The Japanese track of Sugo is for sure one of the most fascinating venues in the FIM Motocross World Championship calendar, and everyone looks forward to it since the Japanese Grand Prix re-entered the calendar in 2005, after a ten year absence. The Sportsland ground waits for series leader Joshua Coppins and his many rivals in the MX1 Championship, who were joined by David Philippaerts since his maiden GP victory in the...

Press release 22/05/2007 Daniele Rizzi

Belgian championship - Looking back

More than 7.000 spectators saw David Phillipaerts (aged 22) win the fourth round of the Belgian motocross nationals in Kester. The Italian KTM rider won the first heat and was runner-up in the two other heats. The other heat victories went to Christophe Pourcel (Kawasaki GPKR) and Ken De Dycker (CAS-Honda). Steve Ramon ended up second overall, Pourcel took the last podium step.

Press release 21/05/2007 Tom Jacobs/Pixelpony

Belgian championship preview - Kester

Over more than 30-years as a motocross venue Kester has made quite a name for itself in motocross. Not only in Belgium, but even in the rest of Europe. Every year thousands of fans travel to Kester to see racing on one of the most beautiful natural tracks in Belgium. One glance at the event’s tally with legendary names like Roger Decoster, Heikki Mikkola, Hakan Carlqvist, Dave Thorpe, Erik Geboers, Joël Smets and Stefan...

Press release 18/05/2007 Tom Jacobs

Two operations for Antti Pyrhonen

Just got some news in on Finnish MX1 racer Antti Pyrhonen (28)who is going through a rough season. His switch to the Italian Medei Kawasaki Team didn’t bring the immediate results he was looking for as he struggled to come to terms with the speed of the MX1 class. A knee injury during the pre-season races in Italy slowed his preparation for the GP’s and once the World Championship kicked off Pyrhonen was struggling at...

Press release 18/05/2007 Harry Van Hemmen

Two operations for Antti Pyrhonen

Finnish MX1 racer Antti Pyrhonen (28) is going through a rough season. His switch to the Italian Medei Kawasaki Team didn’t bring the immediate results he was looking for. A knee injury during the pre-season races in Italy slowed his preparation for the GP’s and once the World Championship kicked off Pyrhonen was struggling at the first events. Scoring his first 9 points at the 4th GP things looked to improve.

Press release 18/05/2007 Harry Van Hemmen

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