More MXGP events postponed

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2020 MXGP CALENDAR UPDATE – MXGP OF SPAIN AND MXGP OF PORTUGAL POSTPONED!
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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 12 March 2020 – Infront Moto Racing regrets to inform about a further update on the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship calendar as the MXGP of Spain and the MXGP of Portugal have been postponed.

Originally scheduled on the 18th - 19th of April, the MXGP of Spain will now be postponed to the 10th – 11th of October, meanwhile the MXGP of Portugal foreseen on 25th – 26th of April will now be taking place on the 17th – 18th of October.

The decision to postpone both events to a later date in the year was made in agreement with the FIM, FIM Europe, the local authorities and both organizers, Last Lap as local organizer of the MXGP of Spain and Águeda Action Club – ACTIB as organizer of the MXGP of Portugal.

Due to the international situation because of the coronavirus outbreak, Infront Moto Racing would like to focus on the health of all the people involved and to keep the risk of impact low for the 2020 MXGP Calendar schedule.

We kindly ask you all for a great sense of responsibility and understanding during this difficult time, as we continue to monitor the situation and take each day step-by-step.
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RG1 3/12/2020 6:47am
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Are you relying on your vast medical experience and knowledge to form this opinion?
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Yes you are.
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SethGator 3/12/2020 7:18am
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just postponed NASCAR at Homestead-Miami for next weekend.
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TDeath21 3/12/2020 7:25am
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So no MXoN I’m guessing? Won’t have that in the middle of the GP schedule.
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RG1 3/12/2020 7:27am
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RG1 wrote:
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Finnish_Flash_62 wrote:
What?
They just postponed a fly away in Argentina with 10 days notice but we can’t give it a couple of weeks to see how this develops further? Maybe there’s no chance that these events can run. But does that decision need to be made 6 weeks in advance? Give yourself the best possible chance of running as many races as possible. Give it a chance, that’s all I’m saying
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what in the.............
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FerCzD 3/12/2020 7:32am
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I hope this won't carry onto the AMA Nationals. I was going to buy my tickets for Washougal by the end of this week.
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Roostermx58 3/12/2020 7:38am
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FerCzD wrote:
I hope this won't carry onto the AMA Nationals. I was going to buy my tickets for Washougal by the end of this week.
I'm sure they will refund you if they cancel the event. Cool
Finnish_Flash_62 3/12/2020 7:41am
3/12/2020 7:41am Edited Date/Time 3/12/2020 8:18am
RG1 wrote:
Unnecessary
Finnish_Flash_62 wrote:
What?
RG1 wrote:
They just postponed a fly away in Argentina with 10 days notice but we can’t give it a couple of weeks to see how this develops...
They just postponed a fly away in Argentina with 10 days notice but we can’t give it a couple of weeks to see how this develops further? Maybe there’s no chance that these events can run. But does that decision need to be made 6 weeks in advance? Give yourself the best possible chance of running as many races as possible. Give it a chance, that’s all I’m saying
Well since it’s about 3 months since the outbrake in China and things have only now started to look better over there, and the rest of the world seems to follow the same timeline, I think it’s fair. Way bigger events planned for May are already being cancelled. This is bigger than just a couple of dirt bike races.
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MZ193 3/12/2020 7:41am
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More & more events are going to be cancelled!
Mxgp events, sx events, F1, also nba, football events.. stay tuned guys, this is only the start.
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FerCzD wrote:
I hope this won't carry onto the AMA Nationals. I was going to buy my tickets for Washougal by the end of this week.
Don't count on it. First Eastern-Asia, then Europe. I bet the New World is next in line.
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DonM 3/12/2020 7:46am
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RG1 wrote:
Unnecessary
Finnish_Flash_62 wrote:
What?
RG1 wrote:
They just postponed a fly away in Argentina with 10 days notice but we can’t give it a couple of weeks to see how this develops...
They just postponed a fly away in Argentina with 10 days notice but we can’t give it a couple of weeks to see how this develops further? Maybe there’s no chance that these events can run. But does that decision need to be made 6 weeks in advance? Give yourself the best possible chance of running as many races as possible. Give it a chance, that’s all I’m saying
And who carries the financial losses if the decisions are made at the last minute?....
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Ray_MXS 3/12/2020 7:53am
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This is getting serious. A few days ago I would agree that postponing stuff is a bit early but the way this shit spreads right now I think its absolutely the right call.
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RG1 3/12/2020 8:14am
3/12/2020 8:14am Edited Date/Time 3/12/2020 8:16am
Finnish_Flash_62 wrote:
What?
RG1 wrote:
They just postponed a fly away in Argentina with 10 days notice but we can’t give it a couple of weeks to see how this develops...
They just postponed a fly away in Argentina with 10 days notice but we can’t give it a couple of weeks to see how this develops further? Maybe there’s no chance that these events can run. But does that decision need to be made 6 weeks in advance? Give yourself the best possible chance of running as many races as possible. Give it a chance, that’s all I’m saying
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And who carries the financial losses if the decisions are made at the last minute?....
Well what would you class as last minute though? Is 3-4 weeks beforehand last minute? I wouldn’t think so. I’m not suggesting that you cancel it the week before, even if you cancel it a month prior it still gives you another 2-3 weeks to assess the situation. The later you leave it the more information you have, the more informed your decision. Worst case scenario, things are the same or worse in 3 weeks and you make the decision to postpone. Best case scenario, things are getting better and you might not have to. At least you gave it a chance
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Press516 3/12/2020 8:20am
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I guess a trip to France for MXoN is probably not going to happen now... Bummed out for sure.
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keinz 3/12/2020 9:42am
3/12/2020 9:42am Edited Date/Time 3/12/2020 9:42am
Seems like the whole remaining season starts again in sept
jorgechavez 3/12/2020 10:25am
3/12/2020 10:25am
So if they start cancelling GP’s do we put an asterisk beside the eventual champion? Or is that only done in SX? Just want to make sure I have all the facts straight.
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Edge-Of-Adhesion 3/12/2020 10:30am
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RG1 wrote:
Well what would you class as last minute though? Is 3-4 weeks beforehand last minute? I wouldn’t think so. I’m not suggesting that you cancel it...
Well what would you class as last minute though? Is 3-4 weeks beforehand last minute? I wouldn’t think so. I’m not suggesting that you cancel it the week before, even if you cancel it a month prior it still gives you another 2-3 weeks to assess the situation. The later you leave it the more information you have, the more informed your decision. Worst case scenario, things are the same or worse in 3 weeks and you make the decision to postpone. Best case scenario, things are getting better and you might not have to. At least you gave it a chance
What do you think could happen in the next 2-3 weeks that would make any difference? The virus is spreading like wildfire, it ain't going away anytime soon.

At least Infront are rescheduling the races and not just cancelling them like some sports.
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inthebadboycorner 3/12/2020 10:55am
3/12/2020 10:55am
I would think 2020 is a wash out, unnecessary travel between counties with be restricted, and this will include the piss ant sport we all love called motocross.
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mx617 3/12/2020 11:59am
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RG1 wrote:
They just postponed a fly away in Argentina with 10 days notice but we can’t give it a couple of weeks to see how this develops...
They just postponed a fly away in Argentina with 10 days notice but we can’t give it a couple of weeks to see how this develops further? Maybe there’s no chance that these events can run. But does that decision need to be made 6 weeks in advance? Give yourself the best possible chance of running as many races as possible. Give it a chance, that’s all I’m saying
DonM wrote:
And who carries the financial losses if the decisions are made at the last minute?....
RG1 wrote:
Well what would you class as last minute though? Is 3-4 weeks beforehand last minute? I wouldn’t think so. I’m not suggesting that you cancel it...
Well what would you class as last minute though? Is 3-4 weeks beforehand last minute? I wouldn’t think so. I’m not suggesting that you cancel it the week before, even if you cancel it a month prior it still gives you another 2-3 weeks to assess the situation. The later you leave it the more information you have, the more informed your decision. Worst case scenario, things are the same or worse in 3 weeks and you make the decision to postpone. Best case scenario, things are getting better and you might not have to. At least you gave it a chance
Seems to me like they made a decision to postpone 1/4ish of the season and tack it on at the end. Explains why Argentina was rescheduled 8 weeks after the last race. Makes sense to me to plan it as a block rather than trying to figure it out one race at a time.
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jorgechavez wrote:
So if they start cancelling GP’s do we put an asterisk beside the eventual champion? Or is that only done in SX? Just want to make...
So if they start cancelling GP’s do we put an asterisk beside the eventual champion? Or is that only done in SX? Just want to make sure I have all the facts straight.
You do have.
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DeStouwer 3/13/2020 9:20am
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France also gets postponed out of precaution. Depending on the circumstances by the beginning of May, the authorities could cancel the event to two days before the actual weekend and the organisation doesn't want to risk that.

They're aiming for the end of June.
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mx317 3/13/2020 9:31am
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At first I just thought it was media hype, but with all this going on in countries all over the world it worries me a bit.
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kaidoddragon 3/13/2020 10:14am
3/13/2020 10:14am
MXGP of France postponed to end of June.
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Chris99Flannery 3/13/2020 10:52am
3/13/2020 10:52am
This is why you refrigerate your ‘exotic’ meats in the market place...and not have dodgy Harvard biological professors take underarms from Chinese labs!

Buy shares, wait 2 years, get rich. You’ll have forgotten about your flu-like symptoms by then.
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zehn 3/13/2020 11:01am
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RG1 wrote:
Well what would you class as last minute though? Is 3-4 weeks beforehand last minute? I wouldn’t think so. I’m not suggesting that you cancel it...
Well what would you class as last minute though? Is 3-4 weeks beforehand last minute? I wouldn’t think so. I’m not suggesting that you cancel it the week before, even if you cancel it a month prior it still gives you another 2-3 weeks to assess the situation. The later you leave it the more information you have, the more informed your decision. Worst case scenario, things are the same or worse in 3 weeks and you make the decision to postpone. Best case scenario, things are getting better and you might not have to. At least you gave it a chance
Dude you're an idiot. This is a problem that completely transcends motocross racing at any level and all you think about is running races. Get a fucking grip
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MXMattii 3/13/2020 11:03am
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RG1 wrote:
Unnecessary
Finnish_Flash_62 wrote:
What?
RG1 wrote:
They just postponed a fly away in Argentina with 10 days notice but we can’t give it a couple of weeks to see how this develops...
They just postponed a fly away in Argentina with 10 days notice but we can’t give it a couple of weeks to see how this develops further? Maybe there’s no chance that these events can run. But does that decision need to be made 6 weeks in advance? Give yourself the best possible chance of running as many races as possible. Give it a chance, that’s all I’m saying
Just count on it that all races till Germany will be cancelled and probably even Germany. Till then Corona will be spreading and killing, that is what real scientists are telling.

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