Glenn Coldenhoff is without question, not just a racer who has won Grand Prix’s and held huge respect in the MXGP paddock, not only for his performances, but also for his happy smile, and friendly character. On Sunday, at the Arnhem circuit, the Dutchman might be making his final appearance on home soil, at a Grand Prix.

The Fantic factory racer, who entered Grand Prix motocross back in 2008, has also ridden for factory Suzuki, factory GasGas, factory KTM, factory Yamaha is said to be seriously thinking of retirement or moving to America to race.

Fantic want him to stay, but with the Fantic team moving to Italy and away from the Louis Vosters team (who are said to be taking over Ducati machines), that idea isn’t 100% what makes Coldenhoff excited.

“They want me to stay,” Coldenhoff told NOS media in The Netherlands. “There needs to be a good structure in place and spots with good teams are running out, and then quitting becomes a reality. Look, I can always find somewhere to ride, that's not the issue, but I'm not going to just muddle along. I'm either going for it, or I'm stopping. Maybe I'll ride my last Grand Prix in the Netherlands on Sunday. If that's the case, then so be it.”

Despite having one of his best years ever, in terms of his world championship position, races and GP wins haven’t come his way and he feels the changing of the Fantic factory efforts, and of course, age, might be part of the problem.

“In the past years, I managed to reach the podium five or six times. This year, not even once. Those are not the positions I believe I should be in. I ride on a new bike this year, still searching for the right setup. Since 2013, I have made some breakthroughs. I managed to achieve my first podiums and even secured my first GP victory. From there, it has only grown. I am nearing the end of my career.”

Age is catching up with the always youthful looking GP veteran and at 34 years of age, no doubt, his career is at the backend of what has been a very consistent and impressive 17-years.

“I think motocross is one of the toughest physical sports. Every lap is different, and you do a lot of work with your legs and your core. To recover from a Grand Prix, I need more time now than I did five years ago. But that's fine, I can take that rest because there are no races during the week. So, you have a full week to recuperate before the next Grand Prix. I ride the heaviest motorbike there is, 450cc. It does give you warnings from time to time, but you still want to maintain the speed at which you ride. There’s a chance you might end up being thrown off.”

Coldenhoff loves his country and his fans and while he still has four GPs to run and of course the Monster Energy Motocross of Nations, it is his home GP that motivates him more than any other. To race in front of his family, friends and fans.

So, for the thousand of Dutch fans who will attend Arnhem this year, make sure you keep an eye on “The Hoff” as he races what might be his last Grand Prix on home soil, and with Turkey, China and Australia following the Arnhem event, maybe all you Frenchie’s, Belgians, Italians, Germans and British might also remember this fine young man with a cheer and an autograph.