2026.09.09 - Racing News, Daniel Pinto wins in Valpaços

The penultimate round of the 2026 PentaControl Mx Regional Championship took place last Sunday, September 6, in Valpaços.

Our ambassadors competing in the premier Elite class—members of the 259 LIVE TO RIDE team—once again stood out:

• Daniel Pinto, riding his STARK, clearly outperformed the competition; he won both motos and, with one round remaining, has already secured the title;

• Rui Magalhães, also on a STARK, finished third in both motos; he currently holds second place in the Elite class and leads the Veterans standings;

• Rafael Ribeiro, on a KTM, finished 11th in the first moto and 10th in the second, currently sitting in 8th place in the championship.

Now, we await the final round of the championship on October 25 in Tarouca to crown Daniel Pinto—and, we hope, Rui Magalhães—while Rafael Ribeiro looks to continue demonstrating his ongoing progress!