Pro Circuit Embarks on the 2012 FIM World Motocross Championship

Photo: Team Floride, Team CP377

Photo: Team Floride, Team CP377

CHRISTOPHE POURCEL - MX1, TEAM CP377

A former FIM MX2 World Champion and two-time AMA Supercross Lites
Champion, Pourcel is no stranger to winning. He will be racing in the
2012 FIM World MX1 Championship, along with his brother and teammate,
Sebastien, and is planning on taking the series one race at a time.

 

Photo: Team CP377

 

“I have been training in the South of France, next to Marseille. I feel
very good, and I like my bike,” said Pourcel. “Training here is great
for me. I have a nice, sandy track and can prepare for the GP in good
conditions. The season will be hard, but I feel ready. My expectations
are to try and get as many points as possible at every race (and) we’ll
see what happens after the last round! My favorite track this year will
be Bulgaria, Selvievo.”

 

Photo: Team CP377

SEBASTIEN POURCEL - MX1, TEAM CP377

Sebastien Pourcel is returning from a serious injury sustained in
Canada Heights at the second round of the 2011 British Motocross
Championship – a race that occurred before the start of the 2011 FIM
World MX1 Championship. The injury removed him from the 2011 series, but
he’s been working hard to make a comeback in 2012.

 

Photo: Team CP377

 

“I was training harder and harder this winter, and I am now back after
injury,” said Pourcel. “I feel good on the bike. I had some great motos
in the French Championship. I know that’s not the same level as GP, but
it’s good to build up some confidence. I don’t have any particular
expectations for this season—I’m just going to do my best and try to
have fun. I’m most excited to race St. Jean D Angely in France.”

 

Photo: Team CP377

TOMMY SEARLE - MX2, TEAM FLORIDE

Hailing from Great Britain, Searle is no stranger to the Motocross GP
scene. He finished third overall in the 2011 FIM World MX2 Championship,
and is planning to win in 2012. This will be his last year in the
class.

 

Photo: Team Floride

 

“I spent my winter in California—I had all that I needed. My mechanic
was with me, and I had great support from Mitch and Pro Circuit,” said
Searle. “I tested a lot and I am very confident with my bike. We made
some great improvements and I like it! I definitely feel ready now. I’m
expecting to win! I’m most excited to race the British GP. That race is
always special for me. I have a lot of fans over there and I like the
track a lot.”

 

Photo: Team Floride

JOEL ROELANTS - MX2, TEAM FLORIDE

22-year-old Belgian native Roelants has earned numerous MX2 podiums
over the past few seasons, and is considered one of the best sand riders
in the world. He will be bringing this experience to the MX2 class one
last year before moving to MX1 next year, and is feeling very confident
aboard his Pro Circuit machine.

 

Photo: Team Floride

 

“I spent almost the entire winter training in the sand and getting used
to the Kawasaki. The results are amazing, and the Pro Circuit bikes are
so strong and safe,” said Roelants. “I also spent some days in Portugal
with Kees Vanderven—it was great. I had some good races in the Dutch
Championship, and I’m ready to get going for the GP. My expectations for
this year are to just do my best for my team, my sponsors and my fans.
I’ll try to get as many podiums as possible. As far as my favorite
track, I like all of them—I can’t wait!”

 

Photo: Team Floride

MAXIME DESPREY - MX2, TEAM NGS

Desprey will be representing the team in the MX2 French and European GP
Championships, and is excited about joining such a talented group of
riders.

 

“It s like a dream for me to join a team supported by Pro Circuit,”
said Desprey. “For sure I will do my best to make everybody proud of me.
This winter I trained very hard with my coach and manager Bruno Losito
in northern France. We worked pretty hard on physical conditioning. The
bikes are amazing, really strong and safe. Now I am leading the MX2
French Championship in front of GP riders! I can t believe this. I have
to stay focused and keep on working. I want to win the European
Championship this year, and I will do my best. I look forward to step up
into GP classes next year! My favorite track is St Jean D Angely. I
don’t know if it’s because of the French fans or because of the amazing
track.”



The 2012 FIM World Motocross Championship season kicks off April 9 with
the GP of The Netherlands at Valkenswaard, and finishes up at the GP of
Germany in Teutschenthal on September 23. Pro Circuit will keep you
informed as to our riders’ progress along the way, and we wish all the
guys good luck in the 2012 season!



2012 FIM WORLD MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

 

April 9 – GP of The Netherlands, Valkenswaard

April 22 – GP of Bulgaria, Sevlievo

April 29 – GP of Italy, Fermo

May 13 – GP of Mexico, Guadalajara

May 20 – GP of Brazil, Beto Carrero

June 3 – GP of France, St. Jean d’Angely

June 10 – GP of Portugal, Agueda

June 17 – GP of Belgium, Bastogne

July 1 – GP of Sweden, Uddevalia

July 15 – GP of Latvia, Kegums

July 22 – GP of Russia, Semigorje

August 5 – GP of Czech Republic, Loket

August 19 – GP of Great Britain, Matterley Basin, Winchester

September 2 – GP of Benelux (NED), Lierop

September 9 – TBA

September 23 – GP of Germany, Teutschenthal