Motocross

GASGAS Factory Racing unveil new MC 450F & MC 250F factory bikes

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Thursday, July 16th, 2020

9:34 AM

Glenn Coldenhoff's GASGAS MC 450F. Photo: B Swijgers

GASGAS Factory Racing‰Ûªs official MXGP and MX2 riders are busy completing their preparations ahead of a return to MXGP competition, armed with the new GASGAS MC 450F and MC 250F factory machines.

With the restart of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship just a few weeks away, GASGAS Factory Racing will unveil new MC 450F & MC 250F factory bikes MXGP & MX2 bikes at the Dutch International, Arnhem, July 26.

‰ÛÏThis is another milestone for GASGAS Motorcycles," Robert Jonas, VP Motorsports Offroad said. "Knowing that Glenn, Ivo, Jeremy and Simon will be heading back into MXGP and MX2 competition on the new GASGAS MC 450F and MC 250F factory machines is a proud and important moment for all involved.

Glenn Coldenhoff's GASGAS MC 450F. Photo: B Swijgers

"Following GASGAS‰Ûª return to top-flight motocross earlier this year, introducing these new bikes was a key next step for us. Knowing just how much both Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing and DIGA Procross GASGAS Factory Juniors are looking forward to getting back to racing, for them to be able to complete their final weeks of preparations and then head into what will be a busy few months of MXGP racing with their new GASGAS Factory Racing machines is really exciting. We‰Ûªre really looking forward to seeing these new bikes out on track and to all of our riders continuing their 2020 MXGP and MX2 seasons.‰Û

GASGAS Factory Racing. Photo: B Swijgers

In the MXGP category both Glenn Coldenhoff and Ivo Monticelli are well prepared for their return to the highly competitive class. With Monticelli looking to put a frustrating start to his 2020 season behind him, Coldenhoff will resume his quest for a place inside the championship‰Ûªs top five.

For MX2 class riders Jeremy Sydow and Simon LÌ_ngenfelder, the upcoming MXGP of Latvia will not only allow the young duo to return to world championship competition on the new MC 250F but also to continue the impressive run of form they each displayed during the opening two GPs. The new GASGAS MC 450F and MC 250F will take to the track for the first time on July 26 at the Dutch International event being held at the Arnhem circuit.

‰ÛÏThis new bike is something I‰Ûªve really been looking forward to," Coldenhoff enthused. "It looks great and it‰Ûªs really cool that we will return to racing with a new bike. Obviously, the last few months haven‰Ûªt been like everyone expected but this is a special moment for us all. I‰Ûªm feeling really good and my feeling with the new bike is great. I just want to get behind the gate again now and start racing.‰Û