The countdown is on to the opening round of the 2023 MXGP Season in Argentina on March 11th & 12th. Infront Moto Racing’s CEO David Luongo talks about the 2023 changes in the latest MXGP Mag.
Dear MXGP Friends,
Here we are, in two weeks we will fly to Argentina and the beautiful track of Villa la Angostura for the opening Grand Prix of the 2023 MXGP Season. The time has flown since Red Bud and the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations as this winter break was full of work and preparation to allow us to deliver the best season possible to the Motocross fans.
In my last editorial I already talked about some changes concerning the increase of freight allocation for the overseas races and the entry fee reduction for the Wild card riders, but January was also a month of innovation and changes for us, in particular on the regulations. Together with the FIM and the Manufacturers Association, we decided to implement a new points system for the very popular Qualification Race of Saturday for the MX2 and the MXGP categories. Some years ago, we were the first motorsport promoter to introduce this Saturday Race with the target to give a bigger interest to the Saturday program on the Grand Prix Weekend and to enlarge the actions for the fans. From Argentina, the top 10 will score points during this Sprint race starting from 10 points for the winner, 9 points for the second and so on …
After the MXGP Sprint race we will organize a Paddock show on a bright new structure to talk with the winners and some special guests with the public. The result of the Sprint race will continue to give the starting grid of Sunday Grand Prix races. Another big novelty for 2023 will be the qualifications for the MXGP class in case more than 40 riders are entering the GP. This change will allow any wild card rider to participate to the MXGP category and try to be qualified for the GP program.
In January, we had to modify the end of the season’s calendar and the date of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in France – Ernée to the 7/8 of October. First of all, I want to thank the Motoclub of Ernée for their efforts to change the date and the FFM for their support. It was very important for us to do our best to keep a logic on the different calendars of our sport. We have a great collaboration with the American promoters, MX Sport and Feld, and to be able to offer the best MXoN ever, it was primordial to align our different calendars. I strongly believe that a great collaboration among all the parties is bringing our sport to a higher and brighter future. In result of this change of date, we have to guaranty that the best riders of all the Nations will be able to participate to most important Off Road event of the year, for the biggest pleasure of the fans!
Infront Moto Racing has also been present in Asia for the last days, participating to Sportel Asia in Bali, Indonesia, with the aim to enlarge our presence in this market in regards to the media and TV broadcasters.
Finally, I would like to have a big thought for Tim Gajser, who suffered an injury last weekend during a pre-season race. Unfortunately, he will miss the beginning of the season, we wish him a prompt and good recovery.
See you in Argentina!
David Luongo
CEO of Infront Moto Racing
Words: Infront Moto Racing
