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Whilst riding an 85cc motorcycle, Haarup was able to finish fourth in the 2014 [[European Motocross Championship]]. Later that year, he was able to grab the bronze medal at the [[FIM Motocross Junior World Championship]], winning the second race. In addition to this, he won 85 class 'Junior Cup' of that season's ADAC MX Masters. Following this performances in 2014, Haarup was signed by [[KTM]] to be a factory-supported rider.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.outdoorhub.com/pr/2014/10/14/mikkel-haarup-signed-85cc-ktm-factory-supported-rider/|title=Mikkel Haarup Signed as 85CC KTM Factory Supported Rider|publisher=OutdoorHub|date=14 October 2014|accessdate=15 November 2023}}</ref> At the 2015 European Motocross Championship, Haarup qualified in pole position for the EMX85 class, but a not finishing the first race and a third in the second race meant he finished tenth overall. |
Whilst riding an 85cc motorcycle, Haarup was able to finish fourth in the 2014 [[European Motocross Championship]]. Later that year, he was able to grab the bronze medal at the [[FIM Motocross Junior World Championship]], winning the second race. In addition to this, he won 85 class 'Junior Cup' of that season's ADAC MX Masters. Following this performances in 2014, Haarup was signed by [[KTM]] to be a factory-supported rider.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.outdoorhub.com/pr/2014/10/14/mikkel-haarup-signed-85cc-ktm-factory-supported-rider/|title=Mikkel Haarup Signed as 85CC KTM Factory Supported Rider|publisher=OutdoorHub|date=14 October 2014|accessdate=15 November 2023}}</ref> At the 2015 European Motocross Championship, Haarup qualified in pole position for the EMX85 class, but a not finishing the first race and a third in the second race meant he finished tenth overall. |
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For the 2016 season, Haarup moved up to the 125 class aboard a [[Husqvarna Motorcycles|Husqvarna]] with factory backing.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mcnews.com.au/husqvarna-2016-mxgp-riders/|title=Husqvarna 2016 MXGP Riders|work=Trev|publisher=mcnews.com.au|date=12 November 2015|accessdate=17 November 2023}}</ref> Haarup had a very competitive season in the EMX125 class of the 2016 European Motocross Championship. After a fourth in the second race at round two, he recorded a string of top-six results over the Spanish, French and British rounds. At the Italian round he finished third in the second race and at the following round in Belgium, he was able to record his first overall podium with third overall. Seventh in the final standings as well as third in the Dutch Masters of Motocross 125 class showed Haarup's promise. |
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=== 250 Career === |
=== 250 Career === |
Revision as of 21:47, 17 November 2023
Mikkel Haarup | |
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Nationality | Danish |
Born | Silkeborg, Denmark | 15 September 2001
Current team | Monster Energy Triumph Racing |
Bike number | 11 |
Mikkel Haarup (born 15 September 2001)[1] is an Danish professional Motocross racer. Haarup has competed in the FIM Motocross World Championship since the 2019 season.
Career
Junior Career
Haarup began riding motocross at the age of three and upon competing at his local club and his talent soon became noticed when he was beating riders on higher capacity motorcycles. To pursue a professional career, he and his family later moved to Belgium.[2]
Whilst riding an 85cc motorcycle, Haarup was able to finish fourth in the 2014 European Motocross Championship. Later that year, he was able to grab the bronze medal at the FIM Motocross Junior World Championship, winning the second race. In addition to this, he won 85 class 'Junior Cup' of that season's ADAC MX Masters. Following this performances in 2014, Haarup was signed by KTM to be a factory-supported rider.[3] At the 2015 European Motocross Championship, Haarup qualified in pole position for the EMX85 class, but a not finishing the first race and a third in the second race meant he finished tenth overall.
For the 2016 season, Haarup moved up to the 125 class aboard a Husqvarna with factory backing.[4] Haarup had a very competitive season in the EMX125 class of the 2016 European Motocross Championship. After a fourth in the second race at round two, he recorded a string of top-six results over the Spanish, French and British rounds. At the Italian round he finished third in the second race and at the following round in Belgium, he was able to record his first overall podium with third overall. Seventh in the final standings as well as third in the Dutch Masters of Motocross 125 class showed Haarup's promise.
250 Career
Honours
FIM Motocross Junior World Championship
European Motocross Championship
- EMX125: 2017
- Junior Cup: 2014
Italian International Motocross Championship
- 125: 2016
Career statistics
Motocross des Nations
Year | Location | Nation | Class | Teammates | Team Overall | Individual Overall |
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2021 | Mantova | DEN | MX2 | Thomas Kjær Olsen Bastian Bøgh Damm |
10th | 10th |
FIM Motocross World Championship
By season
Season | Class | Number | Motorcycle | Team | Race | Race Wins | Overall Wins | Race Top-3 | Overall Podium | Pts | Plcd |
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2019 | MX2 | 11 | Husqvarna | Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 43rd |
2020 | MX2 | 11 | Kawasaki | F&H Kawasaki MX2 Racing Team | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 118 | 19th |
2021 | MX2 | 11 | Kawasaki | F&H Racing Team | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 326 | 11th |
2022 | MX2 | 11 | Kawasaki | Big Van World MTX Kawasaki | 36 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 443 | 7th |
2023 | MX2 | 11 | Kawasaki | Big Van World MTX Kawasaki | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 18th |
KTM | WZ Racing Team | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 155 | ||||
Total | 109 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1067 |
References
- ^ "Mikkel Haarup Bio". mxgpresults.com. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Haarup and Horgmo interview". mxlarge.com. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ "Mikkel Haarup Signed as 85CC KTM Factory Supported Rider". OutdoorHub. 14 October 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ "Husqvarna 2016 MXGP Riders". Trev. mcnews.com.au. 12 November 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2023.