GALA DINNER BREATHS FIRE INTO THE MXGP OF LOMBOK WEEKEND
Posted by pdmx on 05 lug : 19:30
"LOMBOK (Indonesia) 5 July 2024 – After a week where the teams, riders, and crews could enjoy the surrounding attractions of the Indonesian islands between the two MXGP events at the Selaparang circuit, star riders greeted the keenest fans at the venue to kickstart proceedings for this weekend’s MXGP of Lombok!..."
The riders ready to meet the fans were Team HRC’s Tim Gajser, Kawasaki Racing Team’s Jeremy Seewer, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Andrea Bonacorsi, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Sacha Coenen, Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Lucas Coenen, Fantic Factory Racing MXGP’s Glenn Coldenhoff, Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Simon Laengenfelder, and the local hero, JM Racing Astra Honda’s Delvintor Alfarizi.
The riders then signed posters for individual fans in front of the stage, posed for selfies, and sent the starstruck fans home from the event with souvenirs which will become instant keepsakes!
Governor of West Nusa Tenggara 2018-2023, Dr. H. Zulkieflimansyah S.E. M.SC wished all competitors well in their efforts, before congratulating his staff on putting together two magnificent events, before all riders and officials present were gathered together for a family photo on the stage and proudly showing the symbol of the “L” for Lombok!
Mudji then interviewed riders Jens Walvoort of SB Racing KTM, Kay Karssemakers of Fantic Factory Racing MX2, then TEM JP253 KTM’s Jan Pancar, all of whom agreed that the biggest challenge of racing in Indonesia is definitely the heat!
Finally, the guests were treated to a stunning show by the D’Red Fire Dance trio, whose twirling flames and spectacular fire-breathing stunts delighted the onlookers in front of the beautiful night-time seaside scenery.
All the photos from the MXGP will be available HERE.
You can find the complete results HERE.
TIMETABLE (Local Timing UTC+8)
SATURDAY: 9:15 MX2 Start Practice, 9:45 MXGP Start Practice, 10:45 MX2 Free Practice, 11:15 MXGP Free Practice, 12:45 MX Open Free/Time Practice,13:20 MX2 Time Practice, 14:00 MXGP Time Practice, 14:45 MX Open Race 1, 15:25 MX2 RAM Qualifying Race, 16:10 MXGP RAM Qualifying Race.
SUNDAY: 10:00 MX Open Race 2, 10:25 MX2 Warm-up, 10:45 MXGP Warm-up, 12:15 MX2 Race 1, 13:15 MXGP Race 1, 15:10 MX2 Race 2, 16:10 MXGP Race 2.
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