Faenza is getting ready to host the penultimate Grand Prix of the season where both MX1 and MX2 Titles may be decided. Home rider Antonio Cairoli is very likely to claim what it would be his sixth FIM Motocross World Title and for the first time it would be on his home turf. In MX2 Jeffrey Herlings has also a big chance of possibilities to obtain his maiden FIM MX2 Word Title this weekend, so if both riders do it well, KTM will celebrate both Titles at the same time after the MXGP of Europe.

FAENZA (Italy), 6 September 2012 - Youthstream is pleased to announce that several activations will be organized around the MXGP Italy, which will take place in Faenza during the 9th September weekend, in order to fundraise some money to be aimed at those territories in Emilia which were seriously affected by the earthquake some months ago.

Having picked up third place in the Grand Prix of Benelux, British rider Max Anstie proved too many people that he is fast enough in the sand and his position on the British team for the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations is a worthy one.

Multiple AMA Champion and a legend of Motocross Jeff Ward was a big part of the success of Team USA are at the Motocross of Nations in the 1980's. Ward raced in seven MXoN and won all seven of them, making him the most successful rider in the sports history for this event.

Back in 1957 Bill Nilsson riding an AJS took victory at the first ever Grand Prix of Italy, held at the Imola circuit in the north of Italy. That 500cc win by the Swedish legend would begin a love affair with the Italians and the FIM World Motocross championship.