DIRT NEWS

Karlis Reisulis will step up to MX2 with the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team for the remainder of the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship season . Reisulis will race alongside Rick Elzinga aboard the YZ250FM in MX2 following his impressive performance at the EMX250 round in Latvia , where he led several laps and finished second overall . “ It ’ s an honour to have been given this opportunity to step up to MX2 on a factory Yamaha ,” said the newly minted Factory rider Reisulis . “ I have dreamed of achieving this my entire life , so it really is like a dream come true . For me , it ’ s unreal to know I will finally be racing in the World Championship . I really want to thank Yamaha and everyone involved for this opportunity . I like the factory YZ250FM a lot . I felt good right from the first moment , and I think this will give me confidence as I take on the next chapter .” “ We are pleased to give Karlis this opportunity to step up to MX2 ,” explained Yamaha Motor Europe Off-Road Racing Manager , Alexandre Kowalski . “ The MXGP of Italy saw several EMX250 riders competing in MX2 , demonstrating that the European Championship series is doing an excellent job of preparing the riders for the next level . We look forward to seeing Karlis on factory material and how he performs in MX2 . It will be important for him to enjoy the experience while using it to refine his skills . I believe it will help him mature as a rider and could be the springboard he needs to take the next step in his riding . We look forward to seeing what he can achieve .” Both Reisulis and Elzinga will be joined by Thibault Benistant when the Frenchman is fit and ready to return to racing .

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