Gozo Motocross Association has published its calendar for the season 2016/2017. The first event of the season was a Fun Race on Sunday that took place at Ta' Xhajma Track, amidst hot temperatures and very dry surroundings.
In Class A, winner of Best Rider 2015/16, Mario Cauchi challenged Maltese rider David Dimech on his CRF 450cc. They were followed closely by Robert Spiteri on a YZF 250cc. 
All three heats presented an exciting spectacle to the crowds of MotoX fans who watched on with great interest. Another Maltese rider Gethro Apollo together with Gozitan Steve Xuereb were also in Class A, as were newcomers Adam Sultana and Matthew Mercieca.
In Class B, Nataniel Camilleri, Keith Bugeja and Maltese rider William Apollo added to the excitement, as Jorn Stellini, 2015/16 champion in Class C and Matthew Zammit, 2015/16 champion in Class B fought for 1st place.
In Class C, Anthony Fenech challenged Daniel Camilleri while Steve Cassar, Raymond Caruana and Mark Camilleri also concluded the three heats in this category.
The results of the day are as follows:
CLASS A
1. Mario Cauchi
2. David Dimech
3. Robert Spiteri
CLASS B
1. Matthew Zammit
2. Jorn Stellini
3. Nataniel Camilleri
CLASS C
1. Daniel Camilleri
2. Anthony Fenech
3. Mark Camilleri
Each winner was awarded a trophy.
Meanwhile the Gozo Motocross Association has announced that the Gozo Motocross Championship 2016/17 will commence on Sunday, the 30th of October.
The GMA said that more Fun Races and other events such as Enduro and Trials will be taking place during this exciting 2016/17 season. New riders are always welcome.
Please visit the Gozo Motocross Facebook [1] page to view calendar of events.
Photographs by Alain Salvary
5 Comments To "Gozo Motocross Association Fun Race kicks off the new season"
#1 Comment By Revel Barker On October 11, 2016 @ 9:24 am
Why does everything in Malta and Gozo – including motocross now – “kick off”?
Can nothing simply “start”…?
#2 Comment By Peter On October 13, 2016 @ 5:49 pm
Revel it’s their hobby so let them enjoy.
If you don’t like such sport the best way you should do is not to go.
#3 Comment By Revel Barker On October 13, 2016 @ 5:58 pm
It’s not their hobby I object to – it’s the Maltese use of the term “kick-start” in almost every context, where the word “start” would suffice.
#4 Comment By Frank Portelli On October 17, 2016 @ 2:35 pm
Motocross is surly the most appropriate place to “kick start” an event- Just sayin…
#5 Comment By Revel Barker On October 17, 2016 @ 3:02 pm
Fine to kick-start a motorbike, Frank (if you still need to do that) but not to “kick off” the event…