Team HRC riders ready to take on Imola MXGP

Michelle Liew

August 15, 2019

Team HRC riders have some expectations for Imola, what could they be?

The FIM Motocross Championship will be heading to Imola for the 15th round this season. Many teams have settled on their objectives this time around and are aiming for great results. The same goes to Team HRC as riders Tim Gasjer, Brian Bogers and Calvin Vlaanderen have expressed their aims to triumph in the famed Italian circuit.

Tim Gasjer (450cc)- What to Expect in Imola?

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“It was amazing to win Lommel. In the past, I’ve really struggled there so to come out and win was just really great. It showed how far I’ve come. We have a great bike and I feel good and I was just so happy to win. Since then I’ve continued to train hard every day because I didn’t want to change my schedule. I really just can’t wait to get to Imola on Friday,” says Gasjer as quoted from Honda Racing Corporation.

“The track layout looks a little bit different than last year so I will see what they have done. Of course, I am excited to get there and lots and lots of fans from Slovenia will be there. So the atmosphere should be amazing. I am happy that I have a chance to clinch a title in Italy. It is close to my house and Slovenia and it will be the perfect venue and I can celebrate on Sunday. All my focus is on the races and to give my best. I need to also make sure I ride smart and clever and just to have fun out there and ride like I know how to.”

Brian Bogers (450cc)- What to Expect Imola?

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“I had the last weekend off after Lommel because it was such a tough race. I wanted to be fully ready for Imola. I’m really looking forward to racing there. This is because last year I only rode the Saturday and then I hurt my knee so that wasn’t great. This year I am healthy and I’m feeling good on the bike and I had some good practice sessions in Holland, so hopefully, I’ll have a good weekend.”

Calvin Vlaanderen (250cc)- What to Expect Imola?

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“I had a bit of recovery last week because I still have a bit of a shoulder injury. So, it was better for me to try and let that recover some more. Also, I’ve had six weekends in a row racing since I came back from injury so it was just a good idea to relax a bit and let my body heal. I’ve had one day this week and then I’ll race in Belgium on Thursday just for training and for the Dutch and Belgium fans.”

“Last year I wasn’t overly happy with how they built the Imola track, I hope they can make it a bit safer this year but I am looking forward to seeing it on Friday and hoping to have a good weekend. I’ve been racing well and getting on the podium at Lommel was amazing. So, I’m feeling confident I can get another good result.”