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Team Ireland looks set for a great Nations after the squad easily qualified for the main event – avoiding the nail-biting B-final last-chance race they have faced so many times.
Graeme Irwin was the star performer, battling with Tanel Leok for eighth place and looking every inch the GP-quality rider.
![Martin Barr was looking fast against tough rivals](http://www.motoheadmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/AD94335.jpg)
His Honda team mate Martin Barr took a solid 14th in the MX2 race, and TM rider Stuart Edmonds backed it up with 19th in the MXGP class – the toughest race of the day as it featured Tim Gajser, Tony Cairoli, Gautier Paulin, Max Anstie and more. Go on Team Ireland!
![Stuart Edmonds had a great ride in the MXGP class](http://www.motoheadmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/AD92673.jpg)