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France is set to host the FIM Motocross of Nations in 2023 and 2026, according to a new agreement between Infront Moto Racing, promoters of the FIM Motocross World Championship and the MXoN, and the French Motorcycling Federation (FFM).
In the new agreement announced today, France is confirmed to host a FIM Motocross World Championship event for the next six years in addition to the two MXoN’s. It will also host the FIM Junior World Motocross Championship in 2025.
Ernee, which held the 2015 Motocross of Nations, was scheduled to host the 2020 event but it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Motocross of Nations will return in 2021 with Mantova in Italy set to host the event.
David Luongo, CEO of Infront Moto Racing: “It is with great pleasure that we consolidate our partnership with the FFM for the years to come. This agreement allows in particular to ensure an annual Grand Prix on French territory and a recurrence of the Motocross of Nations. Over the years, France has demonstrated the quality of its organization, its clubs and its circuits capable of welcoming MXGP and above all the passion of its supporters. I would like to thank Mr. Poirier and his teams for our collaboration, always constructive and fruitful.”
Sébastien Poirier, President of the French Motorcycling Federation: “I am delighted with the calendar decided with InFront, which secures the major motocross events to come until 2027. This allows our clubs to project themselves into the future and to work serenely. France is a great land of motocross which has trained many champions and has an exceptional breeding ground for the years to come. It is also widely recognized internationally for the quality of its organizations. “
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