2005 FIM Off-Road Awards in Monte Carlo
MOTOCROSS AND SUPERMOTO CHAMPIONS CELEBRATED THIS WEEKEND IN MONACO
Monaco will met this weekend the FIM Awards 2005 Off Road, and will
celebrate in one of his most prestigious palace the Motocross and
Supermoto Champions. For the riders, the team managers, the
representatives of Federations, Manufacturers, Medias and Industry it
will be a great opportunity to celebrate the Off Road stars in one of
the most famous and glamour place in the World.
“2005 was, without any doubt, a season to be remembered for a long
time. The MX1 and MX2 FIM World Championship showed Motocross at its
best, on the highest possible level. The highlight was the Motocross of
Nations in Ernée with one of the biggest crowds ever in the history of
Motocross. The MX3 FIM World Championship has again proved to be the
most important series for young riders as well as for organisers and
Federations. The exciting sport of SuperMoto, featuring the best parts
of Motocross and Road Racing, has gained a lot of momentum in 2005 and
has a great future. I am very happy that we can honour our Champions in
Monte Carlo” explained Wolfgang Srb, President of the FIM Motocross
Commission.
“It’s with great pleasure that we return to Monte-Carlo with the FIM
OFF-ROAD AWARDS after the previous superb events held here in 1999 and
2000. This ceremony has been to many prestigious places such as St
Vincent in 2001 and 2002, Dubai in 2003 and Sun City in 2004. Coming
back to Monaco will be great in the new ‘Monte-Carlo Bay’. Our guests
will enjoy the luxury and comfort of this palace, Monte-Carlo itself
will keep everyone occupied with the glitzy casino, glamorous
boutiques, stylish restaurants, and maybe if your feeling lively, a
night of dancing at the Jimmi’z”, said Giuseppe Luongo, President of
Youthstream.
“After one year packed with tough competition and hard work all over
the world, it’s fantastic to be able to have one weekend dedicated to
awarding our Champions, and relaxation and leisure together. This is
especially dedicated to all the ladies who travel with their husbands
to all the circuits all over the world. I would like to thank the FIM
President (Mr. Francesco Zerbi), the CMS President (Mr. Wolfgang Srb),
the FIM staff, all the participating riders, teams and manufacturers,
sponsors, my staff, the media and the spectators, because with all
their support we have made a great year to remember – we have beaten
many records, such as the number of spectators, the TV audience, the
media present at the Grand Prix - 2005 has been a fantastic year for
our sports and I believe 2006 will be even better,” he added.
The FIM Off Road Award Ceremony will start on Friday evening with a
Press Conference in the Hotel Monte Carlo Bay, followed by a Gala Diner
and the Prize Giving Ceremony. On Saturday the guests will have the
possibility to take part to the meeting organised by Impecco,
Youthstream and the FIM; then they will have time to discover the city
of Monaco and will end their stay during a Buffet dinner at ‘Stars ‘n
Bars’ Monte Carlo.
The following riders will be honoured:
- World Champions Stefan Everts (FIM MX1), Antonio Cairoli (FIM MX2),
Sven Breugelmans (FIM MX3), Gerald Delepine (FIM S1) and Boris Chambon
(FIM S2)
- European Champions Jeremy Tarroux (UEM 125), Roman Morozov (UEM 250) and Mauro Fiorgentile (UEM 85)
- FIM Junior Champions Dennis Verbruggen (125) and Steven Clark (85)
- Women’s World Cup Winner Steffi Laier
The best young Motocross and Supermoto riders, as well as the best organiser will also be honoured during this ceremony.
