ErnÌ©e played host to the last race of the 2006 series on September 17, that was sort of a farewell party for the legendary Stefan Everts. Valkenswaard will open a new era this weekend with the Grand Prix of Benelux, but the Eurocircuit is so full of Motocross history that will surely guarantee continuity to the Motocross GP‰Ûªs.
There is no defending Champ in the MX1 class, as 2006 World Champion Everts retired last year, and everyone is hungry for victories. In the MX2 class, 18 year old Christophe Pourcel defends the Title from extremely motivated rivals, such as Italian Antonio Cairoli and South African Tyla Rattray.
MX1
After a long domination by Stefan Everts, who is now working in the KTM Red Bull Racing team, there are many riders who are ready to chase the 2007 World Title.
Kiwi Josh Coppins is on top of them, as he was the only rider who beat Everts last year, winning the GP of Northern Ireland in Desertmartin. ‰ÛÏLizard‰Û
