Can Max Nagl make it four overall wins in a row in the ADAC MX Masters? Local favourite Lukas Platt hoping for top result. Entertaining event programme, including E-mountain bike fun race and BMX shows.
This weekend (22nd/23rd June), the “Waldkurs” circuit in Bielstein hosts round four of the ADAC MX Masters, complete with the junior classes ADAC MX Youngster Cup and ADAC MX Junior Cup 85. The iconic track in the village of Drabenderhöhe combines a classic and natural layout with modern jumps and obstacles, guaranteeing exciting races. The big question in the ADAC MX Masters is: Who can bring the winning run of reigning champion and current leader Max Nagl (D/KMP-Honda-Racing powered by Krettek) to an end before the season reaches the halfway point? In the ADAC MX Youngster Cup, the championship lead has changed hands after each of the past three races. Will Dave Kooiker (NL/Schmicker Racing) be able to defend top spot in the table? The ADAC MX Junior Cup 85 lines up in the third round of the season in Bielstein, and Lucas Leok (EST/Team #111) is looking to extend the lead he assumed at the season-opener.
In the top class, the ADAC MX Masters, Max Nagl (D/KMP-Honda-Racing powered by Krettek) has so far won every event of the season, taking victory in every race but one. The experienced rider is the clear favourite at the Waldkurs. However, the strong opposition is poised to pounce on any opportunity to make life difficult for Nagl. Cornelius Töndel (NO/Schmicker Racing) and fit-again Tom Koch (D/Kosak Racing Team) have recently caught the eye with fine results in both the ADAC series and the world championship. Adam Sterry (GB/Schmicker Racing), Maximilian Spies (D/Kosak Racing Team) and Jordi Tixier (F/KMP-Honda-Racing powered by Krettek) are also expected to challenge at the front of the field on the technically demanding track. Local favourite Lukas Platt (D/KTM Sarholz Racing Team) is also highly motivated ahead of his home event.
Sharing the bill with the ADAC MX Masters will be the junior classes: the ADAC MX Youngster Cup and the ADAC MX Junior Cup 85. In the ADAC MX Youngster Cup, championship leader Dave Kooiker will be looking to keep riders like Nico Greutmann (CH/Cat Moto Bauerschmidt Husqvarna), Rasmus Pedersen (DK/Rhino Racing Team), Bradley Mesters (NL/Kosak Racing Team), Bence Pergel (HU/HTS KTM), Peter König (D/KTM Sarholz Racing Team) and Jan Krug (D/Sixty Seven Racing Husqvarna) at bay. Having sat out the last event, the ADAC MX Junior Cup 85 now enters its third round. Lucas Leok, Ryan Oppliger (CH/Oppliger Racing Sàrl) and Ricardo Bauer (A/MSC Imbach Racing Team) have established themselves as the fastest riders so far.
Fans can purchase tickets for the race in Bielstein in advance via mxmasters.ticket.io. Camping is possible on site. At 19:00 on Saturday evening there will be an E-mountain bike race, for which teams of two can register free of charge at waldkurs.de. The race will be followed by a musical end to the evening. There will also be a spectacular BMX show with Michael Meisel and friends on Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime. From 12:15 to 12:45 on Sunday, Max Nagl, Maximilian Spies, Cornelius Töndel, Tom Koch and Lukas Platt will be at the ADAC MX Masters Truck to sign autographs and pose for photos. Children can take on the Yamaha Quad and PW Track on both days of the event.
All the races in Bielstein will be streamed live and free of charge. Between the races, a host of interviews will provide entertainment and the latest information. The livestream will be broadcast at adac.de/mx-masters. The programme begins at 13:35 on Saturday, with coverage from the earlier time of 10:30 on Sunday.
The digital programme, timetables and starting lists can be downloaded at adac.de/mx-masters.
The ADAC MX Masters is supported by its strong partners and sponsors: Motul, Red Bull, Louis, 24MX, Allianz, Racing Policy, KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, Honda, Yamaha, Triumph, Ortema, Bridgestone, Gibson Tyre Tech, VisuAlz, Acerbis, Cross Magazin, Dirtbiker Mag, Goldfren, Acerbis, Mefo Sport with Mefo Mousse, and Weber-Werke.
