{"id":29904,"date":"2015-05-05T16:30:22","date_gmt":"2015-05-05T14:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enduro.nl\/?p=29904"},"modified":"2015-05-05T16:30:22","modified_gmt":"2015-05-05T14:30:22","slug":"ewc-spain-from-salsa-to-flamenco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enduro.nl\/wordpress-enduronlnewsite\/29904\/ewc-spain-from-salsa-to-flamenco\/","title":{"rendered":"EWC Spain: From Salsa to Flamenco\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Cristobal<\/a>Three weeks after a very successful\u00a0Grand Prix Acerbis of Chile<\/strong>, the EWC is arrives in Europe. TheGrand Prix\u00a0AMV Seguros\u00a0of Spain<\/strong> is the second of 2015\u2019s seven events. It will be hosted in the city of\u00a0Jerez de la Frontera<\/strong>, with the stars of the enduro world ready to dance to the sounds of Flamenco.<\/p>\n

Jerez \u2013 World Motorcycling Capital<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the very first time in the history of the\u00a0Maxxis FIM Enduro World Championship<\/strong>,\u00a0FIM <\/strong>assigned the\u00a0Circuito de Jerez<\/strong> and the\u00a0Real Federaci\u00f3n Motociclista Espa\u00f1ola<\/strong> with the task of organizing the first European round of a season.\u00a0Circuito de Jerez<\/strong>, chaired by\u00a0Ignacio DIEZ<\/strong>, is widely known in the motorcycle world. Every year since 1986 it hosts a round of the MotoGP World Championship as well as a round of the Formula 1 World Championship. For 2015\u00a0Jerez de la Frontera<\/strong> has been appointed World Capital of Motorcycling, welcoming an extensive programme of motorcycle events.<\/p>\n

For the\u00a0Grand Prix\u00a0AMV Seguros\u00a0of Spain<\/strong>, the\u00a0Circuito de Jerez <\/strong>and the\u00a0RFME <\/strong>designed a track of 65 kilometres, which riders will complete three times during the two race days. There are two time checks in the track. The paddocks will be situated in the world-famous\u00a0Circuito de Jerez<\/strong>. The Cross Test <\/strong>will take place in\u00a0Garapillos <\/strong>while the\u00a0Enduro Test 1 <\/strong>will be located in\u00a0Estella Marques<\/strong> and the\u00a0Enduro Test 2 <\/strong>in\u00a0El Portal<\/strong>. Depending on the weather during the weekend, the rocky and normally dusty terrain can provide some great challenges. Friday night\u2019s KTM Super Test <\/strong>will be in\u00a0Guadalcacim<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Jerez de la Frontera<\/strong> is located in the\u00a0Cadiz <\/strong>province of\u00a0Andalusia<\/strong>. This city is situated 39 kilometres north of\u00a0Cadiz<\/strong> and 90 kilometres south of\u00a0Seville<\/strong>, having more than 200.000 inhabitants. Built in the estuary of river\u00a0Guadalquivir<\/strong>, it\u2019s a place known for its vineyards and its famous horses.\u00a0Jerez <\/strong>has a rich historical heritage with buildings like the El Salvador<\/strong> cathedral and the\u00a0Alcazar<\/strong>. The cellars of the largest sherry (x\u00e9r\u00e8s) producers are admired as architecture masterpieces. As the fifth largest city ofAndalusia<\/strong>,\u00a0Jerez de la Frontera<\/strong> is also one of the capitals of Flamenco dancing, along with\u00a0Seville<\/strong>and\u00a0Cadiz<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

PHILLIPS in need of results…<\/strong><\/p>\n

In\u00a0Enduro 2<\/strong>, despite the double win of\u00a0Antoine MEO (F \u2013 KTM)<\/strong> in Chile, the race for the title is going to be very intense.\u00a0MEO <\/strong>aims to repeat his winning performance with\u00a0Pierre-Alexandre RENET (F \u2013 Husqvarna) <\/strong>focusing on closing the gap to his biggest rival.\u00a0RENET <\/strong>managed to score some valuable points in Chile despite his back injury and now sits six points behind\u00a0MEO <\/strong>in the standings. Third overall in the championship Alex SALVINI (I \u2013 Honda)<\/strong> will try to avoid the mistakes he made in South America.\u00a0Johnny AUBERT (F \u2013 Beta)<\/strong> is going to fight for a place in the podium after an encouraging first Grand Prix on his factory Beta. Behind these four,\u00a0Oriol MENA (E \u2013 Beta)<\/strong>, Victor GUERRERO (E \u2013 KTM)<\/strong>,\u00a0Romain DUMONTIER (F \u2013 Yamaha)<\/strong>,\u00a0Jaume BETRIU (E \u2013 Husqvarna)<\/strong>and\u00a0Lo\u00efc LARRIEU (F \u2013 Sherco)<\/strong> will all battle for a final spot in the Top 5. The GP of Spain will also mark the return of\u00a0Mirko GRITTI (I \u2013 Kawasaki) <\/strong>from injury.<\/p>\n

Already a winner in\u00a0Enduro 3<\/strong>,\u00a0Matti SEISTOLA (SF \u2013 Sherco) <\/strong>is leading the standings in one of the most heated battles of the year. Both consistent and fast on his Sherco during the opening GP of 2015, the Finn will try to confirm his top form in Andalusia. But there\u2019ll be six more riders gunning for the win at the\u00a0Grand Prix\u00a0AMV Seguros\u00a0of Spain<\/strong>.\u00a0Mathias BELLINO (F \u2013 Husqvarna)<\/strong>, winner on Saturday,\u00a0Aigar LEOK (EST \u2013 TM)<\/strong>,\u00a0J\u00e9r\u00e9my TARROUX (F \u2013 Sherco)<\/strong>,\u00a0Thomas OLDRATI (I \u2013 Husqvarna)<\/strong>, Antoine BASSET (F \u2013 Gas Gas)<\/strong> and\u00a0Manuel MONNI (I \u2013 TM)<\/strong> all have the speed to cause some troubles to the leader. They just need to be a bit more consistent. On the contrary, the reigning World Champion\u00a0Matthew PHILLIPS (AUS \u2013 KTM) <\/strong>needs to regain his top form soon, after a mediocre start to the season (3\/8). Already 14 points behind class leader he has to react soon. Last but not least,\u00a0J\u00e9r\u00e9my JOLY (F \u2013 KTM)<\/strong> needs to find his confidence back and prove he can fight for a Top 5, while Ivan CERVANTES (E \u2013 KTM)<\/strong> will try to excel in front of his fans. But E3 riders will also have to compete against one of the biggest superstars of off-road racing:\u00a0Taddy BLAZUSIAK (PL \u2013 KTM)<\/strong>! The six-time SuperEnduro World Champion will race this Iberian tour on his 300 EXC and has already proved he can be a top guy at the 2014 GP of Italy.
\nCan REMES stop NAMBOTIN?<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a great ride in Chile (1\/2) aboard his KTM 250 EXC-F,\u00a0Christophe NAMBOTIN (F)<\/strong> aims to again find his way to the top of the podium while extending his championship lead. But one can definitely bet that the official TM rider\u00a0Eero REMES (SF)<\/strong>, winner of Day 2 in Talca, will do his best to stop\u00a0NAMBOTIN<\/strong>. In this effort\u00a0REMES <\/strong>will have the help of Yamaha riders\u00a0Marc BOURGEOIS (F)<\/strong> and\u00a0Cristobal GUERRERO (E) <\/strong>both performing well in Chile. 2014 Junior World Champion\u00a0Danny MCCANNEY (GB \u2013 Husqvarna)<\/strong> is also a serious contender after his positive debut in Enduro 1. Italian\u00a0Simone ALBERGONI (Kawasaki)<\/strong> wants to keep on building on his great start on his Kawasaki, while\u00a0Lorenzo SANTOLINO (E \u2013 Sherco)<\/strong>,\u00a0Gianluca MARTINI (I \u2013 Yamaha)<\/strong>, Kjetil GUNDERSEN (NOR \u2013 Honda)<\/strong>,\u00a0Edward HUBNER (D \u2013 KTM)<\/strong> and\u00a0Rudy MORONI (I \u2013 Sherco) <\/strong>have to step it up if they want to retain their roles as outsiders. We\u2019ll also have to count on\u00a0Diego ROJAS (CL \u2013 Yamaha)<\/strong> who is ready to fight with the best after his \u201chome\u201d Grand Prix of Chile.<\/p>\n

With a win and a third place in South America,\u00a0Jamie MCCANNEY (GB \u2013 Husqvarna)<\/strong> impressed in\u00a0Enduro Junior<\/strong>. But anything is possible in this class.\u00a0 Anyone from\u00a0Giacomo REDONDI (I \u2013 Beta)<\/strong>, to Alessandro BATTIG (I \u2013 Honda)<\/strong>, to\u00a0Benjamin HERRERA (CL \u2013 TM)<\/strong>, to Portuguese\u00a0Diogo VENTURA (Gas Gas)<\/strong> and\u00a0Luis OLIVEIRA (Yamaha)<\/strong> is able to win. In\u00a0FIM Youth Cup 125cc<\/strong>,Josep GARCIA (E \u2013 Husqvarna)<\/strong>, the only European to make the trip to South America, is a serious contender for the title. This time he\u2019ll have some competition from Michele MARCHELLI (I \u2013 Husqvarna)<\/strong>,\u00a0Jordi GARDIOL (E \u2013 KTM)<\/strong>,\u00a0Quentin DELHAYE DE MAULDE (F \u2013 TM) <\/strong>and\u00a0Luc MALIGES (F \u2013 KTM)<\/strong>.
\nFinally, in the\u00a0Women<\/strong>\u2019s Class, KTM Enduro Factory\u2019s newest recruit\u00a0Laia SANZ (E)<\/strong> looks for her fourth consecutive title and a perfect season. She will compete against\u00a0Jane DANIELS (GB \u2013 Husqvarna)<\/strong>,\u00a0Jessica GARDINER (AUS \u2013 Sherco)<\/strong>, Samantha TICHET (F \u2013 KTM) <\/strong>and\u00a0Jemma WILSON (AUS \u2013 Yamaha)<\/strong>.\u00a0Jessica JONSSON (S \u2013 Kawasaki)<\/strong> will make her comeback after two years of absence while we expect to see the US girl\u00a0Amanda MASTIN (Beta)<\/strong> racing for the first time in the EWC.<\/p>\n

With the\u00a0Grand Prix\u00a0AMV Seguros\u00a0of Spain<\/strong> we are ready for some great thrills in the 2015 World Motorcycling Capital of\u00a0Jerez de la Frontera<\/strong>. On May 8, 9 and 10, only a few days after the appearance of the stars of\u00a0MotoGP <\/strong>in that same place,\u00a0Jerez de la Frontera <\/strong>becomes the heart of world enduro.<\/p>\n

Basic info:<\/p>\n

– Jerez de la Frontera (Cadiz Province);
\n– 35 kilometres from Cadiz and 90 kilometres from Seville;
\n– Friday, May 8: KTM Super Test;
\n– Saturday and Sunday, May 9\/10: Start 09:00am \u2013 Finish around 16:00pm;
\n– Organizer:\u00a0Circuito de Jerez<\/strong>;
\n– Websites: www.enduro-abc.com and www.circuitodejerez.com;
\n– Track: 65km \u2013 3 laps;
\n– Free Access;
\n– Airport: Seville (90 km)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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