Jeffrey Herlings and Pauls Jonass join a full ADAC MX Masters class. Diverse and spectacular off-track programme during the day and into the evening. Second half of the season kicks off with all four classes.

The ADAC MX Masters gets the second half of the season underway on 5th and 6th August at the tradition-rich track in Gaildorf. Fans can look forward to a packed programme in the four classes: ADAC MX Masters, ADAC MX Youngster Cup, ADAC MX Junior Cup 125 and ADAC MX Junior Cup 85. Max Nagl (D/KMP Honda Racing powered by Krettek) comes into the event as the championship leader in the ADAC MX Masters. However, he will have his work cut out against two Motocross world champions Jeffrey Herlings (NL/Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Pauls Jonass (LVA/Standing Construct Honda MXGP), who are making guest appearances in Gaildorf. Oriol Oliver (E/WZ-Racing) leads the ADAC MX Youngster Cup, while Mads Fredsøe (DK/Sturm STC Racing) tops the standings in the ADAC MX Junior Cup 125 and Jarne Bervoets (B/Bervoets Racing Team) is the rider to catch in the ADAC MX Junior Cup 85. A large off-track programme, with plenty of activities and music throughout the day and into the evening, will keep visitors entertained during the breaks in the action. Fans can watch the races live at the track and via a free livestream at adac.de/mx-masters.

After a short summer break, the ADAC MX Masters returns for the second half of the season with a very full and international field. Reigning champion Max Nagl and his usual array of strong opposition in the race for the title, including the likes of Tom Koch (D/Kosak Racing Team), Adam Sterry (GB/KTM Sarholz Racing Team), Henry Jacobi (D/KTM Sarholz Racing Team), Maximilian Spies (D/Kosak Racing Team) and Jordi Tixier (F/KMP Honda Racing powered by Krettek), will be up against two high-calibre guest starters in Jeffrey Herlings and Pauls Jonass. They are both using the event to rediscover their race rhythm after injury and can trace their racing roots back to the ADAC series. Record Grand Prix winner and five-time world champion Herlings was the 2008 ADAC MX Junior Cup champion in the 85cc class, while Jonass won the same title in 2011 and went on to become MX2 world champion in 2017. Noah Ludwig (D/KTM Sarholz Racing Team), Nico Koch (D/Becker Racing), Jakub Teresak (Enduro Koch Racing), Stefan Ekerold (D/Team Bauerschmidt MB33), Tim Koch (D/VisuAlz Production), Boris Maillard (F/stielergruppe.mx Johannes-Bikes Suzuki), Lukas Platt (D/KTM Sarholz Racing Team) and many others will be determined to show what they are capable of when they roar out of the start gate.

In the ADAC MX Youngster Cup, Oriol Oliver will be striving to extend his lead over WZ Racing team-mates Cato Nickel (D) and Mike Gwerder (CH). As well as this trio, who really made their mark on the first half of the season, a whole host of different riders have already finished on the race and overall podiums this season, including Peter König (D/KTM Sarholz Racing Team), Rasmus Pedersen (DK/Filten Racing), Jens Walvoort (NL/KTM SB Racing), Edvards Bidzans (LVA/Sixty Seven), Jan Wagenknecht (CZ), Scott Smulders (NL/ KMP Honda Racing powered by Krettek) and Marnique Appelt (D/Becker Racing).

The ADAC MX Junior Cup 125 returns to action in Gaildorf, having had a free weekend at the last event. Mads Fredsøe leads Maximilian Werner (D/Fantic Factory Team Maddii) and Vitezslav Marek (CZ/Cermen KTM Racing Team). In the youngest class, the ADAC MX Junior Cup 85, Jarne Bervoets (B/Bervoets Racing Team) leads the way after two events, ahead of Áron Katona (HU/HTS TM), Dean Gregoire ((NL/Voss KTM Racing) and the newly-crowned junior world champion Dani Heitink (NL/DH-MX).

As well as the races, there will also be a busy off-track programme for spectators at the racetrack, with a fan mile, free access to the paddock, and a large festival tent with live music on three evenings. Adrian Guggemos will wow the crowds with his spectacular bike control and stunts in several Red Bull Freestyle Trial Shows between the races on both days. Younger visitors can try out small quads and PW50 bikes on the Yamaha Quad Track. From 12:15 to 12:45 on Sunday, Jeffrey Herlings, Pauls Jonass, Max Nagl, Tom Koch and Maximilian Spies will be at the ADAC MX Masters truck to sign autographs. In the festival tent, Zillertal-based band “Höllawind” will kick off an entertaining evening at 20:00 on Friday. Rock cover band “Lost Eden” will take to the stage on Saturday, before popular local act “DJ Horli” brings the curtain down in style.

All the races in Gaildorf will be streamed live and free of charge. Between the races, numerous interviews will provide entertainment and up-to-date information. The livestream is broadcast at adac.de/mx-masters and on the new ADAC Motorsports channel at youtube.com/adacmotorsports. The programme begins at 13:30 on Saturday and the earlier time of 10:00 on Sunday.

The digital programme, schedules and starter lists can be downloaded at adac.de/mx-masters.

The ADAC MX Masters is supported by its strong partners and sponsors: 24MX, Motul, Red Bull, Allianz, Racing Policy, KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, Honda, Yamaha, Ortema, Bridgestone, Gibson Tyre Tech, VisuAlz, Motocross Enduro, Cross magazine, Dirtbiker mag, Goldfren, PBIT Projektbetreuungsgesellschaft für Informationstechnik mbH, Mefo Sport with its partners Acerbis and Mefo Mousse, and Weber-Werke.