https://gatedrop.com Get the jump on Motocross news Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:22:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://gatedrop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-Simple-Professional-Name-Introduction-LinkedIn-Profile-Picture-32x32.png https://gatedrop.com 32 32 https://gatedrop.com/confirmed-irish-talent-brendan-mcareavey-ready-for-european-challenge/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:12:14 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=200726 More and more Irish talent are making the move to race in Europe at an early age, and it’s a trend that continues to gather momentum. The latest young rider to take that step is Brendan McAreavey, the 10 year old is set to make his EMX65 debut this weekend at Delfzijl in the Netherlands....]]> https://gatedrop.com/revealed-mason-shields-to-contest-emx65-series-in-2026-with-the-goal-of-qualifying-for-loket/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:59:26 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=193643 After a strong 2025 season, young Irish talent Mason Shields has revealed his ambitious plans for the year ahead – he’ll take on the EMX65 Championship in 2026, with the goal of qualifying for the prestigious final in Loket. This year saw fellow Irish rider Max Jones successfully qualify for the EMX65 final, inspiring others...]]> https://gatedrop.com/qualifying-results-emx65-loket-2025/ Sat, 26 Jul 2025 08:29:45 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=187901 Liam Morette took pole in the EMX65 class in a French 1-2 with Mathys Aguello second. Haakon Ronning was third fastest over two Spaniards, Eleu Jose, Izan Rodriguez. Sadly Max Jones from Ireland didn’t qualify as he ended up forty-sixth but just getting to the event is a huge achievement! EMX65 TP: ]]> https://gatedrop.com/free-practice-results-emx2t-2025/ Sat, 26 Jul 2025 06:22:56 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=187897 Elias Escandell set the pace in the EMX2T class with a lot of fog making visibility tricky. Giorgio Orlando was second fastest on his JK Yamaha with Sampo Rainio third. Due to the fog, the EMX65 and EMX85 classes won’t have a free practice session and go straight into qualifying later today. EMX2t FP: ]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-max-jones-makes-irish-motocross-history-by-qualifying-for-emx65-finals-at-loket/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:18:14 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=186129 Young Irish motocross talent, Max Jones, made a major breakthrough at the weekend as he travelled to Slovakia to contest the EMX65 semi-final – and came away with history made. With a spot in the prestigious EMX65 finals in Loket, Czech Republic up for grabs, the pressure was on. But Jones delivered a fantastic performance...]]> https://gatedrop.com/max-jones-irish-youngster-getting-his-feet-wet-racing-in-europe/ Thu, 01 May 2025 09:44:34 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=182689 Young Irish rider Max Jones is taking a refreshing and ambitious approach to his motocross career by gaining experience beyond his home country at an early age. Despite his youth, Jones is already diving into the deep end by competing in rounds of the EMX65 championship. The determined youngster has already lined up at two...]]> https://gatedrop.com/gallery-roko-ivandics-emx65-winning-ktm-machine/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:28:57 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=169024 Young Croatian, Roko Ivandic had a great season and the highlight was becoming EMX65 champion as he went 1-1 in Loket. You can see some images of his bike below… The bike was build completely in-house by Italian tuner, Devis Canestraro at DCr Development. Engine: DCr tuning process in the cylinder to change all time-areas...]]> https://gatedrop.com/race-results-emx65-ivandic-wins-loket/ Sun, 21 Jul 2024 08:23:19 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=159792 Race One: Roko Ivandic rode an immaculate race at the front of the field. The Croatian who runs #243 might just be a future Tim Gajser! He got the holeshot and had some pressure behind from German, Luca Nierychlo but then responded and pulled away. The front two set a high pace at the front of...]]> https://gatedrop.com/qualifying-results-emx65-loket/ Sat, 20 Jul 2024 08:21:13 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=159782 Roko Ivandic from Croatia set the pace in the EMX65 qualifying session ahead of British talent, Cohen Jagielski. Rasmus Naar from Estiona was third fastest with Luca Nierychio fourth. EMX65 Timed Practice: ]]> https://gatedrop.com/free-practice-results-emx2t-emx65-emx85-loket-2024/ Sat, 20 Jul 2024 06:45:07 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=159777 Saad Soulimani set the EMX2T free practice pace ahead of Marcel Stauffer – it’s lovely to see the Austrian back in the GP paddock after his serious injury last year. In the EMX65 class, Roko Ivandic from Croatia set the pace ahead of Rasmus Naar. Lucas Leok was fastest in the EMX85 class but there’s...]]>