Herlings set for MXGP in 2017 after FIM rule switch

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http://ontrackoffroad.com/2016/06/25/mxgp-herlings-set-for-mxgp-in-2017…


Red Bull KTM’s Jeffrey Herlings will almost certainly be part of the MXGP class of the FIM Motocross World Championship in 2017. The twenty-one year old and currently undefeated MX2 series leader was considering another term on the factory 250SX-F but the decision was largely taken out of his hands with a revision to the rules for the series dictating a rider has to move out of the category after winning two titles or having defended the crown twice. With a 148 point lead in the standings Herlings is firmly on course for his third No.1 plate in five years.

Allegedly the FIM MXGP Commission and MSMA were in agreement after a meeting in the wake of the British Grand Prix to reinstate the rule over the maximum number of championships an athlete can obtain in MX2, and is another limitation on the class along with the twenty-three year age ceiling designed to propel the best talent on 250s into the MXGP fray.
Herlings is on fifty-eight Grand Prix wins and has yet to be knocked from the top step of the MX2 podium this year. The Dutchman has made no secret of his desire to chase records and statistics and it was this motivation that had earnestly left him undecided for 2017 and the last year of his works KTM contract. ‘There is not much to say,” he offered exclusively. “If it’s the rule then it’s the rule. Normally the plan was to move up anyway. Now there might not be much of an option.”

“The long-term plan was to be one of the greatest of all-time and I felt like I had nothing left to learn in MX2 any more. I might be one of the only guys to have won more than ten GPs in the class,” he added. “I’ve won two championships and lost two through injury but there isn’t anybody who has accomplished four titles in this class and that was my main goal while winning as many GPs to get to the ‘100’ as soon as possible. I guess the rule has come in because they want to make MXGP the main attraction and I understand that; it is the premier class and the one everybody wants to see. It brings a better show. From my point of view I have mixed feelings about the change but if that’s the rule then we have to accept it and go from there.”

KTM are also understood to be supportive of Herlings switching motorcycles although it is not yet clear if he will become part of Claudio De Carli’s set-up alongside Tony Cairoli and Glenn Coldenhoff (both contracted for 2017) or remain in the MX2 awning. It also looks likely that ‘84’s 250 saddle will go to Spanish sensation Jorge Prado who is on the verge of confirming his first Grand Prix term in ’17 and keeping patient with his move to the AMA Supercross scene.

The FIM are likely to publish the revised ruling sometime before the FIM Congress this autumn and the provisional 2017 calendar (featuring eighteen fixed rounds and one reserve date as well as a return to Sweden and possible removal of Spain from the list) will be announced imminently. Herlings can already start to think about preparation for 2017 in the upcoming summer break in the MXGP schedule although the hairline fracture of his right heel is proving troublesome.

“We planned to start testing [the 450] in this small break and then I had a small fracture in my heel and that changed a lot,” he said. “I was advised to take two weeks off. So we will see. Our main idea was to test and make a decision [on 2017] with a view to moving up anyway. KTM would like to see me in MXGP and I would not say they are forcing me but I’m sure they would prefer to see me in the big boys class.”

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6/25/2016 12:12pm Edited Date/Time 6/25/2016 2:45pm
finally ...looking forward to next year

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6/25/2016 12:52pm
Pretty bad when they got to change the rules to force you out. Otherwise that guy would stay in that class for good!
6/25/2016 1:23pm
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Pretty bad when they got to change the rules to force you out. Otherwise that guy would stay in that class for good!
Yea...that really says something
6/25/2016 1:37pm
I thought prado was planning on coming to USA next year?

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cali11 wrote:
Pretty bad when they got to change the rules to force you out. Otherwise that guy would stay in that class for good!
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Yea...that really says something
Good rule. Better then the previous where: 'If you got a MX2 Championship in 2015 for example, you got one extra year and then the boot to the MXGP. So Champion in 2015 - 2016 MX2 - 2017MXGP. That rule went down under lobby work from KTM.

This rule sounds very good, hopefully it works out great! Because in fact it means that:

2016 MX2 Champion - 2017 MX2 Champion - 2018 MXGP
2016 MX2 Champion - 2017 4th in MX2 Championship - 2018 - 3th in MX2 Championship - 2019 MXGP series.

Sounds great if you ask me! Kuddos to the FIM and Youthstream.
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Interesting timing for an announcement of what seems to be a rather meaningful - and IMO needed - rule change. There is something to be said about PR's or media reports that come mid-day/event...strategic, perhaps? Regardless, glad to see this put into place.
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http://ontrackoffroad.com/2016/06/25/mxgp-herlings-set-for-mxgp-in-2017-after-fim-rule-switch/ Red Bull KTM’s Jeffrey Herlings will almost certainly be part of the MXGP class of the FIM Motocross World Championship in 2017. The twenty-one year...
http://ontrackoffroad.com/2016/06/25/mxgp-herlings-set-for-mxgp-in-2017…


Red Bull KTM’s Jeffrey Herlings will almost certainly be part of the MXGP class of the FIM Motocross World Championship in 2017. The twenty-one year old and currently undefeated MX2 series leader was considering another term on the factory 250SX-F but the decision was largely taken out of his hands with a revision to the rules for the series dictating a rider has to move out of the category after winning two titles or having defended the crown twice. With a 148 point lead in the standings Herlings is firmly on course for his third No.1 plate in five years.

Allegedly the FIM MXGP Commission and MSMA were in agreement after a meeting in the wake of the British Grand Prix to reinstate the rule over the maximum number of championships an athlete can obtain in MX2, and is another limitation on the class along with the twenty-three year age ceiling designed to propel the best talent on 250s into the MXGP fray.
Herlings is on fifty-eight Grand Prix wins and has yet to be knocked from the top step of the MX2 podium this year. The Dutchman has made no secret of his desire to chase records and statistics and it was this motivation that had earnestly left him undecided for 2017 and the last year of his works KTM contract. ‘There is not much to say,” he offered exclusively. “If it’s the rule then it’s the rule. Normally the plan was to move up anyway. Now there might not be much of an option.”

“The long-term plan was to be one of the greatest of all-time and I felt like I had nothing left to learn in MX2 any more. I might be one of the only guys to have won more than ten GPs in the class,” he added. “I’ve won two championships and lost two through injury but there isn’t anybody who has accomplished four titles in this class and that was my main goal while winning as many GPs to get to the ‘100’ as soon as possible. I guess the rule has come in because they want to make MXGP the main attraction and I understand that; it is the premier class and the one everybody wants to see. It brings a better show. From my point of view I have mixed feelings about the change but if that’s the rule then we have to accept it and go from there.”

KTM are also understood to be supportive of Herlings switching motorcycles although it is not yet clear if he will become part of Claudio De Carli’s set-up alongside Tony Cairoli and Glenn Coldenhoff (both contracted for 2017) or remain in the MX2 awning. It also looks likely that ‘84’s 250 saddle will go to Spanish sensation Jorge Prado who is on the verge of confirming his first Grand Prix term in ’17 and keeping patient with his move to the AMA Supercross scene.

The FIM are likely to publish the revised ruling sometime before the FIM Congress this autumn and the provisional 2017 calendar (featuring eighteen fixed rounds and one reserve date as well as a return to Sweden and possible removal of Spain from the list) will be announced imminently. Herlings can already start to think about preparation for 2017 in the upcoming summer break in the MXGP schedule although the hairline fracture of his right heel is proving troublesome.

“We planned to start testing [the 450] in this small break and then I had a small fracture in my heel and that changed a lot,” he said. “I was advised to take two weeks off. So we will see. Our main idea was to test and make a decision [on 2017] with a view to moving up anyway. KTM would like to see me in MXGP and I would not say they are forcing me but I’m sure they would prefer to see me in the big boys class.”

Didn't they change the rules for him to even get in when he turned pro???



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6/25/2016 2:39pm
line-up wrote:
http://ontrackoffroad.com/2016/06/25/mxgp-herlings-set-for-mxgp-in-2017-after-fim-rule-switch/ Red Bull KTM’s Jeffrey Herlings will almost certainly be part of the MXGP class of the FIM Motocross World Championship in 2017. The twenty-one year...
http://ontrackoffroad.com/2016/06/25/mxgp-herlings-set-for-mxgp-in-2017…


Red Bull KTM’s Jeffrey Herlings will almost certainly be part of the MXGP class of the FIM Motocross World Championship in 2017. The twenty-one year old and currently undefeated MX2 series leader was considering another term on the factory 250SX-F but the decision was largely taken out of his hands with a revision to the rules for the series dictating a rider has to move out of the category after winning two titles or having defended the crown twice. With a 148 point lead in the standings Herlings is firmly on course for his third No.1 plate in five years.

Allegedly the FIM MXGP Commission and MSMA were in agreement after a meeting in the wake of the British Grand Prix to reinstate the rule over the maximum number of championships an athlete can obtain in MX2, and is another limitation on the class along with the twenty-three year age ceiling designed to propel the best talent on 250s into the MXGP fray.
Herlings is on fifty-eight Grand Prix wins and has yet to be knocked from the top step of the MX2 podium this year. The Dutchman has made no secret of his desire to chase records and statistics and it was this motivation that had earnestly left him undecided for 2017 and the last year of his works KTM contract. ‘There is not much to say,” he offered exclusively. “If it’s the rule then it’s the rule. Normally the plan was to move up anyway. Now there might not be much of an option.”

“The long-term plan was to be one of the greatest of all-time and I felt like I had nothing left to learn in MX2 any more. I might be one of the only guys to have won more than ten GPs in the class,” he added. “I’ve won two championships and lost two through injury but there isn’t anybody who has accomplished four titles in this class and that was my main goal while winning as many GPs to get to the ‘100’ as soon as possible. I guess the rule has come in because they want to make MXGP the main attraction and I understand that; it is the premier class and the one everybody wants to see. It brings a better show. From my point of view I have mixed feelings about the change but if that’s the rule then we have to accept it and go from there.”

KTM are also understood to be supportive of Herlings switching motorcycles although it is not yet clear if he will become part of Claudio De Carli’s set-up alongside Tony Cairoli and Glenn Coldenhoff (both contracted for 2017) or remain in the MX2 awning. It also looks likely that ‘84’s 250 saddle will go to Spanish sensation Jorge Prado who is on the verge of confirming his first Grand Prix term in ’17 and keeping patient with his move to the AMA Supercross scene.

The FIM are likely to publish the revised ruling sometime before the FIM Congress this autumn and the provisional 2017 calendar (featuring eighteen fixed rounds and one reserve date as well as a return to Sweden and possible removal of Spain from the list) will be announced imminently. Herlings can already start to think about preparation for 2017 in the upcoming summer break in the MXGP schedule although the hairline fracture of his right heel is proving troublesome.

“We planned to start testing [the 450] in this small break and then I had a small fracture in my heel and that changed a lot,” he said. “I was advised to take two weeks off. So we will see. Our main idea was to test and make a decision [on 2017] with a view to moving up anyway. KTM would like to see me in MXGP and I would not say they are forcing me but I’m sure they would prefer to see me in the big boys class.”

There are plenty of 250 lifers on our side of the pond
6/25/2016 2:40pm
I thought prado was planning on coming to USA next year?
looks like he is going to race MX2 .
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6/25/2016 2:41pm Edited Date/Time 6/25/2016 2:41pm
I just hope the guy gets beat by the mxgp boys next year, especially by gajser.
6/25/2016 2:42pm
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Pretty bad when they got to change the rules to force you out. Otherwise that guy would stay in that class for good!
with a 23 year age limit ?? lol ....
6/25/2016 2:44pm
I just hope the guy gets beat by the mxgp boys next year, especially by gajser.
Gajser wont be there if he wins the title , its a shame ...
would have loved to see Herlings sweep em all like he did in MX2 ...
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I guess they heard he was gonna race the 250 again next year chasing more hollow victories while they are easy come by so he can beat Stefan's records. They dont count for me unless they are in the premier class, Then if he beats them hats off to him
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Herlings should be looking for the competition not trying to run from it. He must of been planning on cherry picking the MX2 class next yr. It will be interesting to see how he handles getting beat next yr.
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I guess they heard he was gonna race the 250 again next year chasing more hollow victories while they are easy come by so he can...
I guess they heard he was gonna race the 250 again next year chasing more hollow victories while they are easy come by so he can beat Stefan's records. They dont count for me unless they are in the premier class, Then if he beats them hats off to him
The guy is the biggest sanbagger in the sports history. It looks like he had plans of doing one more year in mx2 and the FIM pulled the rug from under him.
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6/25/2016 2:59pm
I just hope the guy gets beat by the mxgp boys next year, especially by gajser.
Gajser wont be there if he wins the title , its a shame ... would have loved to see Herlings sweep em all like he did...
Gajser wont be there if he wins the title , its a shame ...
would have loved to see Herlings sweep em all like he did in MX2 ...
2017 he will be in MXGP.
6/25/2016 3:05pm Edited Date/Time 6/25/2016 3:06pm
2017 he will be in MXGP.
would love to see that .... next year Herlings , Febvre ,Gajser and Guillod taking over MXGP ...
question is , who will be the runner up next year like all those years in MX2 ? hehehe
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sandbagger? what is wrong with u people? appaerntly mx2 is easy, and u guys can all win it with no problem
if i was good at my current job, as in the best in the world and got paid dearly for it, why woudnt i stay there?
as easy as it seems for this guy, it aint, and all u fucktards know it, but u dumasses keep digging on the guy
u can all win mx 2 so sugest you sign a contract and step up


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I just hope the guy gets beat by the mxgp boys next year, especially by gajser.
Why? Because you don't like him?
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I haven't closely watched the MXGP series but has Herlings been able to complete his motos in MX2 in less time than the MX1 class (for equal lap races)? Ive seen that occur in AMA proMX a some of time. In fact now that they've reversed the schedule again so the 450's race first, we may see it more often. It wasn't uncommon to see the 250's "outperform" the 450's in this respect a couple of years ago when they ran this race schedule. The 250's don't seem to wear the rider out as much on the rougher track and they can run their moto in less time than the 450's running on a smooth track (same number of laps). And some tracks here seem to favor the 250 more than the 450's.

My point is, if he's capable of beating MX1 competitors with his 250 then the rules should allow him to use it and not have to move up to a larger displacement bike. The modern 250's appear to be extremely capable machines and the sport has always had small bike specialists who never could make the transition to the bigger machines. I'm not saying Herlings is one of those guys but why do the rules even force riders into that position? I think the days of separating the class based on displacement rules needs to go away; make it truly "open" class racing and let us fans really see the best riders race the best riders. As it is now we only get to see that once a year during the MXdN.
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6/25/2016 5:17pm Edited Date/Time 6/25/2016 5:18pm
Thank God someone at FIM/Youthstream finally wised up.

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sandbagger? what is wrong with u people? appaerntly mx2 is easy, and u guys can all win it with no problem if i was good at...
sandbagger? what is wrong with u people? appaerntly mx2 is easy, and u guys can all win it with no problem
if i was good at my current job, as in the best in the world and got paid dearly for it, why woudnt i stay there?
as easy as it seems for this guy, it aint, and all u fucktards know it, but u dumasses keep digging on the guy
u can all win mx 2 so sugest you sign a contract and step up


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I haven't closely watched the MXGP series but has Herlings been able to complete his motos in MX2 in less time than the MX1 class (for...
I haven't closely watched the MXGP series but has Herlings been able to complete his motos in MX2 in less time than the MX1 class (for equal lap races)? Ive seen that occur in AMA proMX a some of time. In fact now that they've reversed the schedule again so the 450's race first, we may see it more often. It wasn't uncommon to see the 250's "outperform" the 450's in this respect a couple of years ago when they ran this race schedule. The 250's don't seem to wear the rider out as much on the rougher track and they can run their moto in less time than the 450's running on a smooth track (same number of laps). And some tracks here seem to favor the 250 more than the 450's.

My point is, if he's capable of beating MX1 competitors with his 250 then the rules should allow him to use it and not have to move up to a larger displacement bike. The modern 250's appear to be extremely capable machines and the sport has always had small bike specialists who never could make the transition to the bigger machines. I'm not saying Herlings is one of those guys but why do the rules even force riders into that position? I think the days of separating the class based on displacement rules needs to go away; make it truly "open" class racing and let us fans really see the best riders race the best riders. As it is now we only get to see that once a year during the MXdN.
"In fact now that they've reversed the schedule again so the 450's race first, we may see it more often."

They haven't reversed the schedule. The 450s went first the past two races to accommodate NBCs schedule, so that the 450 races could be aired on the main network. 250s will still be going first, as a general rule.
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line-up wrote:
http://ontrackoffroad.com/2016/06/25/mxgp-herlings-set-for-mxgp-in-2017-after-fim-rule-switch/ Red Bull KTM’s Jeffrey Herlings will almost certainly be part of the MXGP class of the FIM Motocross World Championship in 2017. The twenty-one year...
http://ontrackoffroad.com/2016/06/25/mxgp-herlings-set-for-mxgp-in-2017…


Red Bull KTM’s Jeffrey Herlings will almost certainly be part of the MXGP class of the FIM Motocross World Championship in 2017. The twenty-one year old and currently undefeated MX2 series leader was considering another term on the factory 250SX-F but the decision was largely taken out of his hands with a revision to the rules for the series dictating a rider has to move out of the category after winning two titles or having defended the crown twice. With a 148 point lead in the standings Herlings is firmly on course for his third No.1 plate in five years.

Allegedly the FIM MXGP Commission and MSMA were in agreement after a meeting in the wake of the British Grand Prix to reinstate the rule over the maximum number of championships an athlete can obtain in MX2, and is another limitation on the class along with the twenty-three year age ceiling designed to propel the best talent on 250s into the MXGP fray.
Herlings is on fifty-eight Grand Prix wins and has yet to be knocked from the top step of the MX2 podium this year. The Dutchman has made no secret of his desire to chase records and statistics and it was this motivation that had earnestly left him undecided for 2017 and the last year of his works KTM contract. ‘There is not much to say,” he offered exclusively. “If it’s the rule then it’s the rule. Normally the plan was to move up anyway. Now there might not be much of an option.”

“The long-term plan was to be one of the greatest of all-time and I felt like I had nothing left to learn in MX2 any more. I might be one of the only guys to have won more than ten GPs in the class,” he added. “I’ve won two championships and lost two through injury but there isn’t anybody who has accomplished four titles in this class and that was my main goal while winning as many GPs to get to the ‘100’ as soon as possible. I guess the rule has come in because they want to make MXGP the main attraction and I understand that; it is the premier class and the one everybody wants to see. It brings a better show. From my point of view I have mixed feelings about the change but if that’s the rule then we have to accept it and go from there.”

KTM are also understood to be supportive of Herlings switching motorcycles although it is not yet clear if he will become part of Claudio De Carli’s set-up alongside Tony Cairoli and Glenn Coldenhoff (both contracted for 2017) or remain in the MX2 awning. It also looks likely that ‘84’s 250 saddle will go to Spanish sensation Jorge Prado who is on the verge of confirming his first Grand Prix term in ’17 and keeping patient with his move to the AMA Supercross scene.

The FIM are likely to publish the revised ruling sometime before the FIM Congress this autumn and the provisional 2017 calendar (featuring eighteen fixed rounds and one reserve date as well as a return to Sweden and possible removal of Spain from the list) will be announced imminently. Herlings can already start to think about preparation for 2017 in the upcoming summer break in the MXGP schedule although the hairline fracture of his right heel is proving troublesome.

“We planned to start testing [the 450] in this small break and then I had a small fracture in my heel and that changed a lot,” he said. “I was advised to take two weeks off. So we will see. Our main idea was to test and make a decision [on 2017] with a view to moving up anyway. KTM would like to see me in MXGP and I would not say they are forcing me but I’m sure they would prefer to see me in the big boys class.”

Undefeated? Thought he lost a moto earlier this year?
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6/25/2016 8:38pm Edited Date/Time 6/25/2016 8:40pm
line-up wrote:
http://ontrackoffroad.com/2016/06/25/mxgp-herlings-set-for-mxgp-in-2017-after-fim-rule-switch/ Red Bull KTM’s Jeffrey Herlings will almost certainly be part of the MXGP class of the FIM Motocross World Championship in 2017. The twenty-one year...
http://ontrackoffroad.com/2016/06/25/mxgp-herlings-set-for-mxgp-in-2017…


Red Bull KTM’s Jeffrey Herlings will almost certainly be part of the MXGP class of the FIM Motocross World Championship in 2017. The twenty-one year old and currently undefeated MX2 series leader was considering another term on the factory 250SX-F but the decision was largely taken out of his hands with a revision to the rules for the series dictating a rider has to move out of the category after winning two titles or having defended the crown twice. With a 148 point lead in the standings Herlings is firmly on course for his third No.1 plate in five years.

Allegedly the FIM MXGP Commission and MSMA were in agreement after a meeting in the wake of the British Grand Prix to reinstate the rule over the maximum number of championships an athlete can obtain in MX2, and is another limitation on the class along with the twenty-three year age ceiling designed to propel the best talent on 250s into the MXGP fray.
Herlings is on fifty-eight Grand Prix wins and has yet to be knocked from the top step of the MX2 podium this year. The Dutchman has made no secret of his desire to chase records and statistics and it was this motivation that had earnestly left him undecided for 2017 and the last year of his works KTM contract. ‘There is not much to say,” he offered exclusively. “If it’s the rule then it’s the rule. Normally the plan was to move up anyway. Now there might not be much of an option.”

“The long-term plan was to be one of the greatest of all-time and I felt like I had nothing left to learn in MX2 any more. I might be one of the only guys to have won more than ten GPs in the class,” he added. “I’ve won two championships and lost two through injury but there isn’t anybody who has accomplished four titles in this class and that was my main goal while winning as many GPs to get to the ‘100’ as soon as possible. I guess the rule has come in because they want to make MXGP the main attraction and I understand that; it is the premier class and the one everybody wants to see. It brings a better show. From my point of view I have mixed feelings about the change but if that’s the rule then we have to accept it and go from there.”

KTM are also understood to be supportive of Herlings switching motorcycles although it is not yet clear if he will become part of Claudio De Carli’s set-up alongside Tony Cairoli and Glenn Coldenhoff (both contracted for 2017) or remain in the MX2 awning. It also looks likely that ‘84’s 250 saddle will go to Spanish sensation Jorge Prado who is on the verge of confirming his first Grand Prix term in ’17 and keeping patient with his move to the AMA Supercross scene.

The FIM are likely to publish the revised ruling sometime before the FIM Congress this autumn and the provisional 2017 calendar (featuring eighteen fixed rounds and one reserve date as well as a return to Sweden and possible removal of Spain from the list) will be announced imminently. Herlings can already start to think about preparation for 2017 in the upcoming summer break in the MXGP schedule although the hairline fracture of his right heel is proving troublesome.

“We planned to start testing [the 450] in this small break and then I had a small fracture in my heel and that changed a lot,” he said. “I was advised to take two weeks off. So we will see. Our main idea was to test and make a decision [on 2017] with a view to moving up anyway. KTM would like to see me in MXGP and I would not say they are forcing me but I’m sure they would prefer to see me in the big boys class.”

yak651 wrote:
Undefeated? Thought he lost a moto earlier this year?
He lost a moto but has won everyone of the overall GP.

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6/25/2016 8:49pm
I just hope the guy gets beat by the mxgp boys next year, especially by gajser.
Gajser wont be there if he wins the title , its a shame ... would have loved to see Herlings sweep em all like he did...
Gajser wont be there if he wins the title , its a shame ...
would have loved to see Herlings sweep em all like he did in MX2 ...
2017 he will be in MXGP.
Source? I thought he wanted to race AMA if he wins the title this year.
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Gajser wont be there if he wins the title , its a shame ... would have loved to see Herlings sweep em all like he did...
Gajser wont be there if he wins the title , its a shame ...
would have loved to see Herlings sweep em all like he did in MX2 ...
2017 he will be in MXGP.
agn5009 wrote:
Source? I thought he wanted to race AMA if he wins the title this year.
It'll be 2018 at the earliest.

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