Team HRC set to tackle fiery China MXGP this weekend

Michelle Liew

September 12, 2019

Team HRC trio are all geared up to take on the ultimate race in China this weekend.

The season finale of the 2019 MXGP season will be taking place in China this weekend and the Team HRC riders are aiming to end their run on a high note. Trio Tim Gajser, Brian Bogers and Calvin Vlaanderen will be battling the brutal heat and humidity in Shanghai to dominate this race. After scorching hot Turkey last weekend, things are about to get heated up this time.

Qualification rounds will take place on Saturday, September 14 and on Sunday, September 15, warm-ups and the chequered flag will drop for the main race in the afternoon.

Tim Gajser (Team HRC MXGP)- What to Expect?

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“It has been a long, tough season but one that has been filled with a lot of great moments. Obviously Trentino and Imola stand out but there have honestly been too many to list. I just know that it has been great to share it all with this team, who are like a family, and all my fans who continue to come to all the races,” says Gajser as quoted from Honda Racing Corporation.

“Even in China, I know that there are groups of Slovenian fans who have made the trip and it really is amazing to have people giving me such support. I truly appreciate all the messages from people and all the help that my team have provided this year, I couldn’t have done it without them and I am glad to have been able to reward all of our hard work with the championship title”

Brian Bogers (Team HRC MXGP)- What to Expect?

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“I really want to finish this season on a positive note in China. After missing pretty much all of 2018, this has been my first full season in the MXGP class and I have learnt a lot along the way. It hasn’t been easy but I know that I have worked hard all season long and that we have had some good moments along the way. A big thanks to the team and my mechanics who have done a great job with everything because we haven’t had any problems and I know I can always rely that my machine will be running perfectly.”

Clavin Vlaanderen (Team HRC MX2)- What to Expect?

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“Unfortunately, I haven’t had a complete season due to injury but I know I can hold my head up high, and point to a lot of good results this year. I am one of only four riders to win a moto in the MX2 class and I know that if I hadn’t have got injured, I would have been challenging up the front of the field all season long. Still, I only want to look forward now and that means I’m heading to China trying to get back on the podium and showing everyone my speed once again.”

Marcus Pereira de Freitas- HRC General Manager

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“It certainly isn’t easy to end the season with a fly-away race but once again the whole of Team HRC have gone about the task with true professionalism. The riders have taken it all in their stride and even though things are tougher than the European rounds, all the crew know their jobs and make sure the level doesn’t drop. For Tim, it is the end of a record-breaking season and we are all extremely proud of what he has achieved. And for Calvin and Brian, they have never stopped giving it their best and we all hope that China goes well for everyone and we can finish the season strongly.”