The Gozo Motocross Association recently held the first round of the Championship. This 2015/16 league will consist of eight events, one every month, with the finals to be held in May 2016. All this adds up to and exciting and interesting season ahead for motocross fans!
The first event saw competition between the champion of 2014/15, Etienne Bigeni and the return of Mario Cauchi on his Honda CRF 250R. 
Indeed Mario Cauchi finished in first place in class A with 57 points while Bigeni acquired 54 points, followed by his brother Joseph in third place. In class B, Matthew Mercieca finished in first place, followed by Godfrey Bigeni and Daniel Camilleri respectively.
Once again we saw Emma Xuereb on his KTM providing a good performance, as well as Isaac Bartolo on his Yamaha 50cc, while Jorn Stellini finished in first place in Class C followed by Kurt Fenech, with Mark Camilleri Fenech in third place.
At the end of the event, the winners were awarded a trophy each.
Other events are also planned for this season, including Fun Races and Trials. The Association urges more drivers to participate and spectators to attend these exciting events.
For more information please visit the Gozo Motocross Association Facebook page [1].
Photographs: Rider bike #14 is Joseph Bigeni, Rider #11 is Matthew Mercieca and Riders in Class A at the starting gate