Yesterday evening, Johan Boonen, team manager of the Belgian team, has revealed the names of the riders who will defend the national colours in RedBud (USA) on September 25th.
Jago Geerts (MXGP)
Liam Everts (MX2)
Jeremy Van Horebeek (Open)
In Michigan, Geerts who is currently involved in the fight for the World Championship title MX2, will for the first time be at the starting gate with a Yamaha 450cc. the 22-years old will leave for America about ten days in advance to prepare himself with the powerful bike. Yamaha USA will give him full support for this mission.
By September 25, Liam Everts will be 18 years old and will join the Belgian Team in the MX2 class with a 250cc KTM engine. Liam will also get full support of KTM USA.
Jeremy Van Horebeek, meanwhile, 32 years young, is achieving his last season as a Grand Prix rider for the BETA factory team. In the Motocross of Nations, he will get the chance to shine the last time for the Belgian Team. Jeremy will also get support from BETA USA.
Author: Team Belgium