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26 Nov 2024Coronel Dakar Team reveals new car for Dakar 2025!Also in 2025, MPM will be the proud sponsor together with LKQ Fource of the Coronel Dakar Team! Last Monday the presentation of the new car took place in Huizen, the Netherlands. After driving the Century CR6 for three years, the brothers thought it was time for an upgrade. The biggest...Read more -
07 Feb 2024Van Sikkelerus switches to TAG Racing HondaJaimie van Sikkelerus has found a new team: TAG Racing Honda. After a few uncertain weeks and three successful seasons in the British Supersport Championship, this is a dream come true for Jaimie. The MPM Routz team will also ride for the NK this season with a brand new bike. MPM wishes Jaimie...Read more -
25 Jan 2024Best result ever for Tim and Tom in Dakar!With the 22nd position in the final classification of the Dakar Rally, Tim and Tom Coronel achieved their best result ever. In the Century CR6 they drove a stable rally but lost a lot of time in the tenth stage. It was one of the toughest Dakars ever for the brothers, especially in the Empty...Read more -
25 Dec 2023The start of Dakar 2024 is in sight!Hundreds of fans, family members, friends, and partners have gathered in Huizen for the farewell day of the Coronel Dakar Team. The two duos —Tim and Tom Coronel and Michel Kremer/Thomas de Bios—were present and visitors had the opportunity to admire the race cars, service trucks with trailers...Read more -
20 Dec 2023MPM Traxx Racing Team has been around for over 32 years!For 32 years, the MPM Traxx Racing Team, based in Lint, has been a symbol of passion and dedication in motorsports. Led by Christiaan Voet, the team has built up invaluable experience and expertise. The MPM Traxx Racing Team is known for its passionate team spirit, precision work and steering...Read more -
30 Oct 2023MPM TU Delft windsurfing team in Denmark!Two weeks ago, the MPM Windsurfing Team made a trip to Denmark to surf for a couple days. The team had fun and enjoyed the trip! There was plenty of wind and high waves which offered the opportunity to create some great images. The S.W.V. Plankenkoorts team is a windsurfing association based...Read more -
27 Sep 2023Jaimie van Sikkelerus on the podium at Oulton Park!Jaimie van Sikkelerus of the MPM Routz Racing team finished on the podium at the British Supersport race at Oulton Park! In the first race Jaimie made a good start and managed to take third place. Jaimie kept setting sharp times on the incredibly difficult circuit with all kinds of blind...Read more -
15 Sep 2023After 45 years, MPM Seaside Affair wins the European title!After winning the Dutch Championship, the race for the European Championship was just a few weeks away. The race took place last Saturday in Denmark. A total of 17 teams from different countries in Europe were competing for the title. The team was well prepared and ready to go. After a...Read more -
10 Sep 2023MPM F1 Event 2023!This year the F1 Event took place in Zandvoort, the Netherlands from August 25th to 27th, 2023. For the third year in a row MPM was proud to host more than 35 customers, ranging from Lithuania to China and from Sweden to Greece, at the F1 Dutch Grand Prix Event. It makes us proud to be able to...Read more -
04 Sep 2023MPM Seaside Affair has won the Dutch championship in the Light Modified class!For the first time again in 30 years, the MPM Seaside Affair Team won the Dutch Championship in the Light Modified Class! The team has been training for weeks, eagerly waiting for this moment. Although the weather was bad, they managed to win. As Dutch champion the MPM team is qualified to...Read more -
30 Aug 2023Mixed feelings for Jaimie van Sikkelerus after BSS race in Cadwell!Jaimie van Sikkelerus of the MPM Routz Racing team looks back on an intense race in the British Supersport competition in Cadwell. Jaimie's goal was to achieve a podium finish. The start of the race was difficult, as Jaimie was trapped in the first corner by two riders who deviated from their...Read more -
15 May 2023MPM Seaside Affair delivers impressive performance in Power Valley!This was the very first event for MPM Seaside Affair after all the adjustments made during the winter. The new chassis, improved fuel system, and precise ignition settings were excellently applied in the Light Modified class, where the team faced difficulties last year. MPM Seaside Affair...Read more -
08 May 2023Jaimie van Sikkelerus secures crucial points at Oulton Park!Jaimie van Sikkelerus from the MPM Routz Racing team has managed to score important points in the British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park. After completing the test at the Oulton Park circuit, Jaimie traveled to the race full of confidence. Both the bike and the team were in perfect...Read more -
20 Apr 2023MPM TU Delft Windsurfing in Portugal!The MPM TU Delft windsurfing team recently embarked on a trip to Portugal, where they had the opportunity to enjoy amazing waves. As a proud sponsor of the TU Delft windsurfing team, MPM supports these talented surfers and engineers in their pursuit of success and adventure. The journey to...Read more -
12 Apr 2023MPM racing brothers shine at NK circuit!The MPM-sponsored racing brothers began the NK race weekend with excitement at a new circuit. They trained in dry weather, but on race day, it was cold and wet. Despite Jaylen falling ill, they were determined to perform. During the qualifying session on the wet circuit, Jaylen was still...Read more -
22 Jan 2023ERA, MPM and Optimal are proud of top 15 place achieved by Dakar Team Spierings!For the fifth time in a row, team Spierings managed to finish the Dakar Rally successfully. Paul competed in the rally three times on a motorcycle and now, for the second time together with Jan Pieter van der Stelt, in a buggy. The Rally went very well for the team, resulting in a well-deserved...Read more -
20 Jan 2023Tim and Tom check off Dakar 2023!It certainly didn’t go by itself, but Tim and Tom Coronel can check off the Dakar Rally 2023. Because of the heap of penalty time they received after the somersault in stage 7, the standings were of no meaning anymore but as far as the brothers are concerned, this Dakar counts double. “This Dakar...Read more -
06 Dec 2022RedBull drifting final!MPM driver Abdul Khaleq has arrived in Saudi Arabia to compete in the RedBull drifting finals. The team has been preparing for this event for months. In addition, they have completely wrapped the car in MPM style. This is the very first Iraqi participant to compete in such a big final. The...Read more -
02 Dec 2022Coronel Dakar Team with two cars in Dakar Rally 2023Soon the Dakar adventure will start again for the Coronel Dakar Team. After intensive preparation, Tim and Tom Coronel are again completely ready for Dakar 2023. The 'Desert Lion', with which the two Dutch brothers will depart for the Dakar Rally on December 31, will be driven from Huizen to the...Read more -
20 Nov 2022MPM, ERA and Optimal, proud sponsors of Dakar Team Spierings in 2023!We are pleased to announce that MPM, ERA and Optimal are again proud sponsors of Dakar Team Spierings in 2023. The Dakar Rally is the toughest off road race in the world. During 15 days, drivers navigate through varied terrain of high dunes, blistering sandstorms and wonderful mountains across...Read more -
12 Sep 2022MPM F1 Event 2022!For the second time in 36 years, Formula 1 was back in Zandvoort. MPM was proud to host again over 35 customers ranging from Ireland to Iraq and Sweden to Greece at the F1 Dutch Grand Prix Event 2nd - 4th September 2022. The customers had a great time and enjoyed the weather and beautiful...Read more -
23 Jun 2022MPM Made PowerWeekend 2022After two years MPM was finally ready to kick off Made's Powerweekend again. This year all our MPM partners and customers were welcome to enjoy the Taste of MPM and Made's PowerWeekend in the Netherlands. From the MPM grandstand, everyone could see the spectacle of the largest tractor pulling...Read more -
08 May 2022Great start of the season for Jaimie van Sikkelerus!Jaimie finished 4th in the first and second race. MPM is very proud of this stunning result at the start of the season and is looking forward to the World Supersport wildcard this weekend. A fantastic ride from Jaimie van Sikkelerus from the MPM Routz Racing team as he battled in a strong...Read more -
15 Apr 2022Smooth sailing with MPMMPM has connected her brand to the internationally renowned Delft University of Technology! By becoming the lead sponsor of the ‘Delft Student Ocean Windsurfing Team’, MPM supports the engineering talent for the future that is being shaped at the technical university. The Student Championship...Read more -
28 Jan 2022Tim and Tom Coronel out of the Dakar Rally 2022The Dakar Rally stopped in stage seven for brothers Tim and Tom Coronel. Tim was suffering too much from his back, the brothers did not think it was responsible to continue. "Health comes first" Tom told us from the bivouac in Al Dawadimi. The shock was still there on the rest day of the...Read more -
28 Jan 2022Team Spierings finishes the Dakar Rally in top 20Team Spierings has managed to finish the Dakar Rally successfully for the fourth time in a row. The first three times, Paul did this on a motorcycle, but during this edition he took off in a buggy together with Jan Pieter van der Stelt. Most of the Rally went very well for the team allowing them...Read more -
24 Jan 2022Jaimie van Sikkelerus and MPM Routz Racing again in the British Superbike ChampionshipJaimie van Sikkelerus and the MPM Routz Racing Team will continue in the British Superbike Championship (BSB) in 2022 with the Yamaha R6. This year MPM is once again associated with the team as a sponsor. Last season was a very successful one for Jaimie and the team. They will take this...Read more -
13 Jan 2022First week of the Dakar Rally Team CoronelTim and Tom Coronel have completed the first week of the Dakar Rally. The Century CR6, equipped with MPM products, is doing great. No squeeks, no creaks, exactly what the guys want. The first stage was especially challenging in terms of navigation. Tim and Tom Coronel also had to find their...Read more -
13 Jan 2022First week of the Dakar Rally Team SpieringsPaul Spierings and navigator Jan Pieter van der Stelt have completed the first week of the Dakar Rally. It was a week of excitement and adventure for the team. The BuggyONE is in perfect condition, equipped with ERA, Optimal and MPM products. After three editions on the motorcycle, this is the...Read more -
20 Dec 2021Dakar Rally 2022 Team SpieringsThe Dakar Rally 2022 will take place in Saudi Arabia. This is the toughest race in the world, off-road. In no more than 15 days the drivers will cover a distance of 8000 kilometers. Paul Spierings and co-driver Jan-Pieter van der Stelt, in collaboration with MPM and its sister companies ERA...Read more -
20 Dec 2021Dakar Rally 2022 Team CoronelThe Dakar Rally 2022 will take place in Saudi Arabia. MPM is the proud sponsor of Team Coronel. In just 15 days the drivers will cover a distance of 8000 kilometers. On January 1st Tim and Tom Coronel will start the Dakar 2022 with a new car, the Century CR6. The two brothers are looking...Read more -
15 Nov 2021First place for the MPM Traxx Racing TeamAssen (The Netherlands) - During the weekend of 29-31 October, the Supercar Madness final races took place in Assen. The MPM Traxx Racing Team ended this final race with a fantastic first place. A wonderful podium finish, thanks to the drivers and the entire team. On Friday morning, during the...Read more -
28 Sep 2021Louis van Gaal stunts with TelstarThe evening would be really great if it were won, said Louis van Gaal about his one-time trip as coach of Telstar. Van Gaal's influence was not without result, as Telstar won 1-0 against (former) number 1 Jong AZ. MPM as a proud sponsor is very pleased with the outcome of the match and the...Read more -
15 Sep 2021MPM F1 Event ZandvoortFor the first time in 36 years, Zandvoort hosted a Formula 1 race in the Netherlands. MPM customers also enjoyed the spectacular race. MPM was proud to host over 35 customers, ranging from Ireland to Iraq and from Sweden to Greece, during the F1 Dutch Grand Prix Event 3-5 September 2021. The...Read more -
23 Aug 2021MPM Tractor Pulling got 2nd place in ZeleZele (Belgium), 15 August 2021 - MPM Tractor Pulling took second place in the Light Modified Class in Zele, Belgium. A great result in which the top 4 stopped within 2 meters of each other, which resulted in a great battle on the tracks. After a long period of no races due to the corona...Read more -
29 Jul 20194x4 Service Valkenburg Rally Albania 2019 reportJune 4th, 2019: We have made some MAJOR important improvements on the Yellow Hilux to Rally next week. Check out our knight in shining armor and follow us next week on our new adventure... June 8th, 2019: We have arrived in Albania! Brand new tires, shining flaps, a final check and the...Read more -
23 Jun 2019DNF for Jaimie from Sikkelerus after good pace in superpole on MisanoJaimie van Sikkelerus was able to qualify 19th for the World Supersport race in Misano with small differences to the top ten. After a bad start Van Sikkelerus had to catch up. After the Honda driver had won a number of places, he crashed in the fifth round in a catch-up action and unfortunately...Read more -
19 Jun 2019Powerweekend Made 2019 photosThank you for visiting the MPM Powerweekend 2019 in Made!Read more -
05 Jun 2019Telstar gets Cas DijkstraCas Dijkstra will report to the Witte Leeuwen as of next season. The 17-year-old talent and Telstar reached an agreement on a one-year contract. The midfielder comes over from Hollandia in the province of Noord-Holland. Piet Buter is clear about the future of Cas Dijkstra. "Cas is a boy for the...Read more
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03 Jun 2019Shayne Pattynama commits to the White LionsTelstar has reached agreement with Shayne Pattynama (20) on a contract. Earlier today, the left wing defender signed a contract for one season with an option for a second season with the White Lions. Pattynama is transfer free from FC Utrecht. Technical director Piet Buter sees the potential in...Read more
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31 May 2019Tuur Houben strengthens attack line White LionsTelstar and Tuur Houben (23) have agreed on the direct transition from MVV to Telstar. The Belgian player signed a one-season contract with Telstar with an option for a second season. Technical director Piet Buter and his intended successor Sjaak Lettinga will be delighted after the signing....Read more
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31 May 2019Telstar sets goalkeeper SwolfsGoalkeeper Anthony Swolfs will play for the Witte Leeuwen next season. The 21-year-old Belgian signed a contract for one season with an option for a second season. Swolfs comes over from KAA Gent which lent him the past season to Waasland-Beveren. Piet Buter about attracting goalkeeper Swolfs....Read more
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20 May 2019Anass Najah two years longer at TelstarAnass Najah and Telstar have agreed to extend the expiring contract for two seasons. The 21-year-old midfielder can therefore also be admired in the Rabobank IJmond Stadium in the next two seasons. Since the 2017/2018 season, Anass Najah has been a familiar face in the white attire of the White...Read more
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14 May 2019Reda Kharchouch next season White LionTelstar and Reda Kharchouch (23) have agreed on a contract for two seasons with Telstar. The attacker comes over from third divisionist OFC and will report in July when the White Lions start their preparations for the new season. Technical director Piet Buter looks forward to the collaboration...Read more
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14 May 2019Kick Big longer at TelstarTelstar and Kick Groot have agreed to break open and extend the contract for two seasons. The 21-year-old defender will continue to be part of trainer Mike Snoei's selection in the coming seasons. "Kick is a great talent. We were able to bring him to Telstar last season. Kick has had a season in...Read more
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24 Feb 2019World Supersport Points For Van Sikkelerus On Debut With MPM WILSport Racedays in Aus…The opening round of the FIM Supersport World Championship was more than positive for the MPM WILSport Racedays team who leave the iconic 4.5km Phillip Island Circuit in Australia with a lot to smile about. For the first time in WorldSSP history the opening race of the season required a...Read more -
19 Feb 2019MPM WILSport Racedays Team Unveil 2019 Livery After Positive Test In AustraliaMPM WILSport Racedays officially unveiled their 2019 livery at the conclusion of a very positive two-day test at the iconic Phillip Island Circuit in Australia ahead of the opening round of the 2019 FIM Supersport World Championship held at the same venue from the 22nd to the 24th February. The...Read more -
11 Oct 2018Terell Ondaan back on the old nestTelstar and Terell Ondaan have agreed on a contract until 2020. The 25-year-old attacker will be transfer-free after his contract with PEC Zwolle expired this summer. In recent weeks, Ondaan has been training with the White Lions. Ondaan is no stranger to Telstar. In the 2013/2014 season he was...Read more
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27 Aug 2018Telstar hires goalkeeper Jeroen Houwen from VitesseTelstar and Vitesse have agreed to hire Jeroen Houwen for one season. The goalkeeper comes over directly from the Eredivisionist from Arnhem. Houwen (22) is a familiar name with the Arnhemmers. For years he had been under the bar in several youth teams, and in the season 2017/2018 the goalkeeper...Read more
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13 Aug 2018Telstar and van der Laan reach agreementTelstar and Jordie van der Laan have agreed on a contract for one season with an option for another second season. The long striker comes over from DOVO. Last season the 24-year-old van der Laan made a big impression in the Third Division at JVC Cuijk. The striker scored 25 times and thus had an...Read more
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16 Jul 2018Van Sikkelerus enjoys with Oosterveen's MPM OIL Racing at the 501 of Assen.Last Saturday (July 14th) Jaimie van Sikkelerus drove the 501 of Assen with Oosterveen's MPM OIL Racing. During the endurance race Van Sikkelerus was together with Manuel Wienen and Kirsi Kainulainen the fastest 600cc team for a long time. Unfortunately they had to stop their strong race with...Read more -
10 Jul 2017MPM featured @ The 7th API Track Day at Sepang International Circuit!Read more -
23 Jun 2017Powerweekend Made 2017 (Update: foto's)Read more
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13 Jan 2017A new initiative of MPM Oil Company: One of the MPM Corporate Social Responsibility …Sponsoring Team MPM in The Arctic Challenge Tour from 14th till 22th January! This Challenge is a tour for tough 4 wheel drive passenger cars through Scandinavia to a destination beyond the Arctic Circle. An adventure of more than 4500 miles within, if all teams are succeeding, 7 days. This...Read more
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11 Jul 2016MPM International Oil Company main sponsor Telstarneeds-english-translation-381Read more -
09 Sep 2014MPM Super Twin-driver Martijn de Haas dominates European Finals with personal bests a…Santa Pod (England), September 9, 2014 – ‘Game, set and match’ for MPM-driver Martijn de Haas at the European Finals at Santa Pod Raceway, as the MPM Super Twin-driver totally dominated the final race of the FIM European Drag Bike Championship. In a new personal best (6.632 sec) Martijn de Haas,...Read more
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09 Sep 2014Strong semi-final finish for MPM-driver David Vegter at Santa Pod European FinalsSanta Pod (England), September 9, 2014 – A strong semi-final finish was the end of a great European Finals for MPM-driver David Vegter at Santa Pod Raceway. In a quarter final where Vegter showed his great driving skills, the MPM-driver defeated the at that moment still reigning FIA European...Read more
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09 Sep 2014Perfect European Finals with disastrous ending for MPM-driver Marc MeihuizenSanta Pod (England), September 9, 2014 – Five-second runs, the number three qualifying position and a well-deserved final in eliminations. Immediately after the start of the final it seemed like nobody could stop MPM-driver Marc Meihuizen from winning Pro Modified at the European Finals at Santa...Read more
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26 Aug 2014Big disappointment for MPM-driver David Vegter at Tierp ArenaTierp (Sweden), August 26, 2014 – Big disappointment for MPM-driver David Vegter at the Turtle Wax Internationals at Tierp Arena. After the runner-up finish at Hockenheim, the Dutch Pro Mod racer was looking forward to the Swedish round of the FIA European Championship. A solid 6.08 sec in...Read more
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26 Aug 2014MPM-driver Marc Meihuizen’s winning chances ruined by broken blowerbeltTierp (Sweden), August 26, 2014 –MPM-driver Marc Meihuizen was one of the favourites to win the Turtle Wax Internationals at Tierp Arena after his runner-up position in qualifying. In the first round of eliminations everything seemed to be okay and in another 5-second run the MPM-driver was on...Read more
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14 Aug 2014MPM Super Twin-driver Martijn de Haas looking for traction at HockenheimHockenheim (Germany), August 11, 2014 – MPM-driver Martijn de Haas was on the thin line between traction or wheel spin at the NitrOlympX. His 7.08 sec. in qualifying was the maximum the tricky Rico Anthes Quartermile could hold before going up in smoke. In the quarter final the MPM-Harley had too...Read more
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11 Aug 2014MPM-driver David Vegter runner-up at Hockenheim after strong NitrOlympX performanceHockenheim (Germany), August 11, 2014 – MPM-driver David Vegter scored a great runner-up position at last weekend’s NitrOlympX. Watched by 50,000 spectators Vegter and his team managed to find the right set-up for their ’67 Camaro to handle the difficult track conditions at Hockenheim and...Read more
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11 Aug 2014MPM-driver Marc Meihuizen covers Rico Anthes Quartermile in smokeHockenheim (Germany), August 11, 2014 – MPM-driver Marc Meihuizen had a difficult weekend at the German Hockenheimring. Track conditions at the Rico Anthes Quartermile were so bad, the 3,000+ bhp MPM ’68 Pontiac Firebird had no traction at all and disappeared in a cloud of white tyre smoke. The...Read more
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08 Jul 2014MPM Super Twin-driver Martijn de Haas up to speed at Alastaro tooAlastaro (Finland), July 8, 2014 – Although track conditions were far from perfect, MPM-driver Martijn de Haas was up to speed at Alastaro and among the front runners in the Super Twin class. In his second qualifying run De Haas’ 6.794 sec. was only seven thousandths off his personal best and was...Read more
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08 Jul 2014MPM-driver Marc Meihuizen’s Alastaro disillusionAlastaro (Finland), July 8, 2014 – The second round of the FIA European Drag Racing Championship turned out as one big disillusion for MPM-driver Marc Meihuizen. The Alastaro track was so slippery and tricky, almost all drivers had to abort most of their runs. And as the driver of the 3,000 bhp...Read more
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30 Jun 2014English ‘summer’ weather frustrates David Vegter’s winning moodSanta Pod (England), June 30, 2014 – To say MPM-driver David Vegter had a frustrating race weekend at Santa Pod is an understatement. Several times the Dutch Pro Mod driver was called to the starting line and had to return to the pits as rain made racing impossible. In three days the MPM-driver...Read more
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16 Jun 2014MPM-driver Marc Meihuizen spectacular at Malmö RacewayMalmö, June 16, 2014 – With his spectacular driving job MPM-driver Marc Meihuizen was the star of the show at last weekend’s race at Malmö Raceway and put his MPM ’68 Pontiac Firebird in the spotlight in Sweden. But with 3.93 seconds and a top five qualifying position, Meihuizen proved...Read more
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29 May 2014Scary moments for MPM-driver David Vegter at Santa Pod Raceway [update 5-6-2014]Santa Pod (England), May 29 2014 - To say MPM-driver David Vegter had an exciting opening round of the FIA European Drag Racing Championship, would be a typical English understatement. In his first qualifying attempt the chutes didn’t deploy and at a speed of 240 km/h the ’67 Camaro made a 180...Read more
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29 May 2014Knockout win for MPM-driver Marc Meihuizen in Round 1 [update 5-6-2014]Santa Pod (England), May 29, 2014 - The best possible start of the season for MPM- driver Marc Meihuizen. In qualifying for Round 1, the opening round of the FIA European Drag Racing Championship, Meihuizen powered his MPM ’68 Pontiac Firebird to a stunning 5.981 seconds to race to the number one...Read more
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29 May 2014MPM Super Twin-driver Martijn de Haas smashes personal best [update 4-6-2014]Santa Pod (England), May 29, 2014 - MPM-driver Martijn de Haas was the man in the spotlights at the opening round of the FIM European Drag Bike Championship in the Super Twin class at Santa Pod Raceway. In a sport where thousands of a second make the difference, De Haas smashed his personal best...Read more
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09 Sep 2013Semi-final finish for MPM Super Twin Martijn de Haas at Santa PodSanta Pod (England), September 9, 2013 - A great semi-final finish for MPM-driver Martijn de Haas at Santa Pod Raceway in what was his second race of the season only. In qualifying the MPM-Super Twin-driver scored a great number three position, to defeat title contender Job Heezen in the...Read more
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09 Sep 2013Semi-final for MPM-driver David Vegter at Santa Pod’s European FinalsSanta Pod (England), September 9, 2013 - A great comeback for MPM-driver David Vegter at Santa Pod after his bad luck in Sweden two weeks ago. In the last race of the FIA European Drag Racing Championship the Vegter Pro Mod Racing-driver was the great number six in qualifying and impressed even...Read more
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09 Sep 2013Marc Meihuizen fastest Pro Modified driver in England and number three in the 2013 FI…Santa Pod (England), September 9, 2013 - As the fastest Pro Modified racer of the meeting, MPM-driver Marc Meihuizen impressed again at the European Finals. With 5.96 seconds the J.W.R. Racing-driver was the number one qualifier and the only Pro Mod-driver to break the 6-seconds barrier. In both...Read more
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26 Aug 2013Personal best and number two qualifying position for Marc Meihuizen at Tierp ArenaTierp (Sweden), August 26, 2013 - After his shocking 5.913 seconds at Santa Pod, MPM-driver Marc Meihuizen made headlines again at Tierp Arena's Scandinavian Internationals. In the third round of qualifying Meihuizen set a new personal best with a stunning 5.905 seconds, which put the MPM Pontiac...Read more
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26 Aug 2013Bad luck for David Vegter at the Scandinavian InternationalsTierp (Sweden), August 26, 2013 - For MPM-driver David Vegter the Scandinavian Internationals at Tierp Arena was already over before it could really begin. At the first day of qualifying the Dutchman clocked 6.17 seconds and was the number five qualifier out of a 32 car field. But in the run the...Read more
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12 Aug 2013Great run but not another win for Marc Meihuizen at HockenheimHockenheim, August 12, 2013 - Speed and a great qualifying position are no guarantees for a good result in eliminations, that's what Marc Meihuizen found out again at the NitrOlympX. With a great 6.056 seconds the MPM-driver was the number two qualifier, just behind reigning champion Michael...Read more
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12 Aug 2013Semi-final for David Vegter at Hockenheim NitrOlympXHockenheim, August 12, 2013 - A great result again for David Vegter at the Hockenheim NitrOlympX, as the Dutch MPM-driver advanced to the semi-finals once again. But still, the weekend at the German track had its 'ups and downs'. "The event itself was great, but for us as a team, the result was...Read more
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12 Aug 2013Strong start for Martijn de Haas in Super Twin at HockenheimHockenheim, August 12, 2013 - At his first race of the season MPM-driver Martijn de Haas showed the Haas Brothers team stepped up to the next level with their almost new Super Twin bike. Without any testing the new combination ran a great 7.11 seconds, close to their personal best and a prefect...Read more
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08 Jul 2013Glorious win for Marc Meihuizen at AlastaroAlastaro, July 8, 2013 - MPM-driver Marc Meihuizen was the glorious winner of the third round of the FIA European Pro Modified Championship at Alastaro. In Finland, Meihuizen and his Joeri Woudenberg tuned '68 Pontiac Firebird dominated eliminations in great style and took the first FIA EC-win of...Read more
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08 Jul 2013Major setback for David Vegter at tricky Alastaro trackAlastaro, July 8, 2013 - A major setback for MPM-driver David Vegter in the third round of the FIA European Pro Modified Championship at Alastaro, Finland. In qualifying the MPM-driver managed to secure a fifth position, but was eliminated in the quarter finals. But even worse was the engine...Read more
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17 Jun 2013Excellent runs but no reward for Marc Meihuizen at the Sweden InternationalsTierp, June 17, 2013 - With three 6.0 seconds qualifying runs out of four attempts, MPM-driver Marc Meihuizen and his '68 Pontiac were one of the fastest and most consistent Pro Modified combinations at Tierp Arena’s Sweden Internationals. After a fifth position in qualifying, a good race result...Read more
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17 Jun 2013Another personal best for David Vegter at the Sweden InternationalsTierp, June 17, 2013 - Fresh from his Main Event runner-up position, MPM-driver David Vegter proved again at Tierp Arena's Sweden Internationals he is among the top contenders in the highly competitive Pro Modified category. In qualifying Vegter set a new personal best (6.052 seconds) to advance...Read more
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28 May 2013Record run puts MPM-driver Marc Meihuizen on pole positionSanta Pod, May 28 2013 - It was hard to believe, but the numbers really lit up on the scoreboard: 5.913 seconds! With this phenomenal record run in the first round of the FIA European Championship, Marc Meihuizen made clear what we can expect from the MPM-driver and his J.W.R. Racing Pontiac...Read more
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28 May 2013David Vegter star of Santa Pod's Main EventSanta Pod, May 28 2013 - MPM-driver David Vegter had the best possible start of the new season. At the first round of the FIA European Drag Racing Championship at Santa Pod Raceway, Vegter reset his personal best twice, to bring it down to a stunning 6.093 seconds. With these great runs the...Read more
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16 Apr 2013Marc Meihuizen focuses on fast runs againIJmuiden, April 16, 2013 - MPM-driver Marc Meihuizen knows exactly what he wants to do this season. "Go fast, run after run and when we do so, the results will be there too", the Pro Mod-driver says. Meihuizen wants to leave all the 2012 bad luck behind and focus on making fast runs...Read more
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07 Feb 2013David Vegter and his passion for drag racingFor Dutch Pro Mod racer David Vegter 2012 was by far his best season ever. Two times low qualifier, new personal bests, his first ever Pro Mod final and the number six position in the FIA European Pro Modified Championship. Years of hard work paid off and a crash and all those other setbacks were...Read more
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17 Dec 2012Vegter Pro Mod makes noise in GorinchemDecember 17, 2012 - The Vegter Pro Mod Racing '67 Camaro already is a real eye catcher for a show, but when its 3.000 bhp are fired up, nobody will ever forget David Vegter and his team were there. During last weekend's motorsport show 'Autosportdagen Speed & Action' in Gorinchem, car and team...Read more
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14 Dec 2012Vegter Pro Mod at motorsport show ‘Autosportdagen Speed & Action’Talking about Speed & Action you immediately think about Pro Modified drag racing cars. That's exactly why the motorsport show 'Autosportdagen Speed & Action' in Evenementenhal Gorinchem could not do without the Vegter Pro Mod Racing '67 MPM Camaro. The 3.000 bhp drag race car is on show at the...Read more
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10 Sep 2012David Vegter shines at European FinalsSanta Pod, September 10, 2012 - MPM-driver David Vegter had a European Finals weekend at Santa Pod Raceway he could only have dreamed about. In the last race of the FIA European Championship the Pro Mod-racer set a stunning personal best of 6.114 seconds, was second best in qualifying and...Read more
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10 Sep 2012Marc Meihuizen best Dutchman in FIA European Pro Mod ChampionshipSanta Pod, September 10, 2012 - With a number four position, for the second consecutive year MPM-driver Marc Meihuizen was best Dutchman in the final points standing of the FIA European Pro Modified Championship. But still, Meihuizen was not happy at all at the European Finals, as he was hit by...Read more
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10 Sep 2012De Haas Brothers can't do it againSanta Pod, September 10, 2012 - MPM-driver Martijn de Haas couldn't repeat his upset win of the 2010 European Finals. Again De Haas advanced to the semi-finals of the Super Twin class, but engine damage in the quarter final was the reason the MPM-racer could not fight for the podium again in the...Read more
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05 Jan 2007MPM ends partnership with Joey Bon RacingWith immediate effect MPM International Oil Company will no longer be partner of Joey Bon Racing. The teams¹ plans for the future were incompatible with those of MPM. This left MPM no other choice then to end its sponsorship of Joey Bon Racing after so many years. The partnership of MPM and Joey...Read more
