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Oct 06, 2025

2025 SQXON (Sidecarcross & Quadcross Of Nations)

Race Day at the SQXON in Heerde, The Netherlands

On 28th September, we attended a slightly different event to the usual motocross and enduro events, the 2025 Sidecarcross & Quadcross of Nations (SQXON), gaining access to parc fermé and the pit lane at Heerde mx track for Sunday's racing. The SQXON are annual international team competitions, similar to the Motocross of Nations (MXoN), where riders represent their countries rather than individual teams. There are two distinct championships: the Sidecarcross of Nations and Quadcross of Nations, with each country’s federation selecting its national teams. In the Sidecarcross category, each nation enters three crews - each consisting of one driver and one passenger - who are divided into three groups: A, B, and C. These groups determine the qualifying sessions and race combinations. Heerde is a renowned deep sand track, that deteriorates quickly throughout a race day. Below, we will cover Saturday's qualifying sessions and Sunday's race day, giving details about the results, as well as track conditions at the event.

 

Sidecar cross Quad Cross of Nations SQXON 2025

SQXON Qualifying & Race Format

On Saturday (Qualifying Day), each group has its own qualifying race, and the two best results from a nation’s three crews count toward qualification. The top 19 nations automatically advance to Sunday’s main races, while the remaining teams compete in a “B Final” for the 20th and final qualifying position. Sunday (Race Day) features three races, each combining two of the groups: Race 1 (A+B), Race 2 (B+C), and Race 3 (A+C). Each race typically lasts about 25 minutes plus two laps.

Scoring follows a standard motocross-style system, where 1st place earns 1 point, 2nd earns 2 points, 3rd earns 3 points and so on - the nation with the lowest overall score wins. A DNF (Did Not Finish) is penalized with 40 points, or the total number of starters plus one. For the final team totals, the best five results out of the six possible race finishes are counted, with the worst score dropped. Teams are ranked according to their lowest total points, and in the event of a tie, the nation with the best single race finish is declared the winner.

 

Quadcross of Nations ATV motocross

2025 SQXON Qualifying

 

In both the Sidecarcross and Quadcross, gate positions were determined by a Thursday evening ballot before the qualifying sessions began on the Saturday. In the Sidecarcross, it was the defending Champions - Team Netherlands - who were the fastest in qualifying, gaining first gate pick for Sunday's racing. Team Great Britain qualified 2nd, with Brett Wilkinson and Joe Millard the fastest Team GB pair on their Husqvarna. Team Germany qualified 3rd fastest.

 


Sidecar cross Team Netherlands 2025 SQXON Champions

In the Quadcross, defending Champions - Team USA - on their Yamaha YFZ 450 R's emerged as the top nation in qualifying, showcasing their speed and consistency across all sessions. In Group A, Estonia’s Karl Robin Rillo took the holeshot and held off challenges from America’s Bryce Ford and Norway’s Christopher Tvaraen to claim victory. Group B saw U.S. rider Joel Hetrick dominate, ahead of the Netherlands’ Mike Verboven and Germany’s Roman Gwiazda, further cementing Team USA’s strong start. The final qualifying session produced the fastest lap of the day, with Estonia’s Kevin Saar clocking a 1:44.747, followed by Germany’s Manfred Zienecker and Dutch veteran Mike van Grinsven. With Team USA leading the overall qualifying standings and Estonia and the Netherlands close behind, the stage was set for an intense battle on Saturday's race day.

 


Quadcross ATV Motocross Team USA Joel Hetrick Bryce Ford Yamaha YZF 450 R SQXON 2025

2025 SQXON Race Day - Sidecarcross

 

In Race 1 (Groups A & B), Tim Leferink / Jens Vincent of Team Netherlands took the holeshot on their KTM four stroke with VMC chassis and quickly extended a commanding lead. Behind them, Team GB and Team Belgium swapped places in a fierce fight for the minor podium spots. Leferink / Vincent put in a flawless ride, crossing comfortably in P1, while Stephan Wijers / Han van Hal, also of Team Netherlands, charged up to P2, with Davy Sanders / Robbe de Veene of Team Belgium claiming P3.

In Race 2 (Groups B & C), the Kaser brothers from Team Switzerland, made a sensational start to lead the early laps before Team Netherlands' Koen Hermans / Ben van den Bogaart overhauled them and pulled away on their KTM with WSP chassis, riding perfectly in the deep sand. The British crew of Brett Wilkinson / Joe Millard took P2, while Team Netherland's Wijers secured P3 after a late surge. Team GB's Dan Foden / Noah Weinmann also featured strongly on a Gas Gas with Zabel engine and WSP chassis and came P4.


Ben Foden and Noah Weimann Sidecar cross SQXON 2025

In Race 3 (Groups A & C) Killian and Evan Prunier of Team France grabbed the holeshot, closely followed by Team GB's Wilkinson / Millard and Team NL's Hermans / van den Bogaart. Hermans quickly moved into the lead and dominated the remainder of the race to take a commanding victory. Tim Leferink / Jens Vincent of Team NL overtook Wilkinson mid-race for P2, giving the home nation an impressive one-two finish. Wilkinson / Millard settled for P3.

In the final overall results, Team Netherlands comfortably claimed the Nations title with strong performances across all three races to retain their title from 2024. Team GB delivered a solid performance to secure P2 overall, while France finished P3. The event highlighted the Dutch riders’ advantage on home sand - thanks to excellent starts, consistent pace, and impressive team depth, while the close battles for P2 and P3 provided exciting racing throughout the day.


Team Netherlands SQXON 2025 sidecar cross winners

2025 SQXON Race Day - Quadcross

In Race 1 (Groups A & B), Joel Hetrick initially grabbed the holeshot for Team USA but, after a crash, slipped to P13. Meanwhile, Bryce Ford made a strong recovery from a poor start in P17 to finish P2. Team Germany rider - Manfred Zienecker - on his Yamaha YFZ450R delivered an outstanding performance, taking a win with Team Netherland's - Julian Veldman - surging late to grap P3. In Race 2 (Groups B & C), Zienecker again showed impressive speed, with Dutch riders Mike van Grinsven and Kevin Saar also featuring prominently, the former taking P2 for the home team. Going into the final moto, the USA and the Netherlands were neck and neck in the standings, making the last race decisive. In that final showdown, the home riders capitalized - van Grinsven seized the lead and Julian Veldman’s consistent performance proved decisive. Despite strong individual efforts from Team USA, the Dutch consistency and home advantage ultimately proved decisive. Team Netherlands emerged as the 2025 Quadcross of Nations Champions, winning on home soil, while Team USA finished as runners-up, just two points behind. Team Estonia claimed P3 overall.

 

Team Netherlands 2025 Quadd Cross of Nations Champions

What Did The Track Look Like After A Day Of Sidecarcross & Quadcross Racing?


The Circuit Kamperweg Heerde motocross track measures approximately 2 kilometres in length and features a sand surface, known for creating challenging riding conditions with deep ruts, shifting lines, and variable traction. The track's sandy terrain and moderate length demand a balanced combination of speed, technical precision, and endurance from competitors. Ruts became larger, the shifting sand changed lines, plus traction decreased after each lap on SQXON race day. Between races, large plant machinery was used to flatten jump faces as well as some corners where the ruts were too deep. Below, we have pictures of what the Heerde sand track looked like at various points throughout race day and after the event.

 


Heerde mx track


SQXON Heerde mx track 2025

Motocross sand track Heerde SQXON

Are There Any Behind The Scenes Videos From The 2025 SQXON?

Yes. You can find videos filmed from inside Parc Fermé, the mechanics area, the Paddock, as well as from the side of the track showing sidecars and quads jumping. These can be found on all of our AS3 Performance social media channels, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.

What Is The Difference Between A Motocross Bike And A Sidecarcross Bike?

Without stating the obvious, a motocross bike uses a standard, lightweight, and symmetrical motorcycle frame designed for agility and balance, whereas a sidecarcross bike features a custom-built asymmetrical frame with an attached sidecar platform. Depending on the country, the sidecar can be mounted on either the right side (as in continental Europe) or the left side (as in the UK). The sidecarcross frame is heavily reinforced to withstand the added stress caused by two riders and uneven weight distribution. In terms of wheels and suspension, a motocross bike has two wheels with long-travel suspension to absorb jumps and rough landings, while a sidecarcross machine runs on three wheels - one front, one rear, and one on the sidecar - with a much stronger suspension system built to handle greater weight and impact. Regarding engine and power, motocross bikes typically range from 125cc to 450cc in both 2-stroke and 4-stroke configurations (excluding the junior mx engines). Sidecarcross bikes, on the other hand, are significantly more powerful, usually between 450cc and 1000cc, with the 2-stroke 700cc Zabel or 630cc Husqvarna engines considered the benchmark of the sport.

 

Sicecarcross 2025 SQXON Team GB Foden Weimann
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