SuperEnduro Poland 2023 – Highlights

Gasgas Prestige: BOLT Jumps Forward

So it looks thatBilly BOLT (GBR-Husqvarna)has kicked off this time with the very same vigor as he finished the past one particular, in spite of not remaining 100% in shape. The reigning champion’s dominance was obvious from the 1st race of the night, nonetheless, it was actuallyJonny WALKER (GBR-Beta)who took the 1st holeshot of the night.BOLT, battling a minor in the initially corners, managed to occur back again and choose the guide overCody WEBB (United states-Sherco)andWALKERbefore the conclusion of the first lap, earning easy passes on tough obstacles. Soon after that the Brit and the American
experienced to battle it out for second area, becauseBOLTwas prolonged gone – even a crash and an error didn’t hamper him for long.WALKER, emotion far more comfortable thanWEBB, was the to start with one over the line just after the Husqvarna rider.Taddy BLAZUSIAK (POL-GasGas)made a solid comeback right after a crash in the opening corners. The restricted keep track of in theTauron Arenais notoriously tricky for overtaking, but the Polish legend continue to managed to cross the finish line in fourth spot. Even so, much more than fifty seconds powering the winnerBilly BOLT!

In the next Prestige race of the night, with its reverse grid commence, it was the new factory Rieju riderAlfredo GOMEZ (ESP)who got off to the best get started and snatched the holeshot. The Spaniard was adopted by a rampantTaddy BLAZUSIAK, carried by 12,000 spectators all committed to his cause. A number of of the significant favourites languished down the order, includingBilly BOLT, who had a sluggish begin. But whileBLAZUSIAKseemed to have a first rate direct out front after overtakingGOMEZ, it was not extensive beforeBOLTflew via the pack. In a lot less than three laps he experienced produced it into the Top rated 5, and in two corners he took a few locations. With his spectacular displayBOLTwill make shorter work of the Pole and signed off on his next victory of the night forward ofJonny WALKER. The British Beta rider overtookTaddyas the local legend endured physically. The Pole however managed to accomplish 3rd place in this second heat. At a person point for the duration of the thrilling 2nd race we witnessed five distinctive brands in the Best five positions (Husqvarna, GasGas, Beta, Rieju, Sherco), proving that SuperEnduro success is possible on a vary of bikes.Dominik OLZOWY (GasGas), 2022 Junior Champion, experienced a sophisticated baptism of fire amongst the elite of the willpower. Victim of a amazing crash, the Pole finished the initially race in twelfth put out of 13 classified riders. In the second run, he concluded in the very same area.

However, the last race showed the real possible of the GasGas rider as he chalked off 8th with much much more reliable lap periods. Despite troubles,OLSZOWYcan search forward to the relaxation of the time with optimism. The final race night time may possibly have had a predictable winner on paper, but it absolutely did not lack twists and turns.Jonny WALKERsnatched the holeshot once again, profitable the Airoh Holeshot Award for this opening spherical of the yr. The Brit leftBLAZUSIAKin his wake as the Polish hero suffered a further early fall.BOLTplaced himself in situation to attack his compatriot, and it took him just two laps and a thrilling overtake to grab the lead of the race and hardly ever allow go. Cody
WEBBfinished 3 rd in this last race of the night, and consequently took 3 rd general way too. A welcome return for the American Sherco rider who endured a pretty challenging time previous calendar year, and hasn’t stood on a SuperEnduro podium considering the fact that 2019.Jonny WALKERwas also pleased with his second place in general, primarily as he knew the difficult Tauron Arena keep track of was heading to make every rider go through. At the second,Jonnylurks near behind Husqvarna’s star,Billy BOLT, who – of course – took the total earn.

Gasgas JUNIOR: The BRIGHTMORE Brothers Glow

TheBRIGHTMOREfamily had a excellent evening in Poland,Mitch(19) and his youthful brotherAshton(16) arrived in Krakow for their 1st ever style of SuperEnduro, and they left having shown everyone exactly why they manufactured the excursion over from England. The siblings shone, astonishing onlookers in the Tauron Arena, demonstrating spectacular skill but also endearing modesty. The spotlight had been on Junior class favouriteMilan SCHMUESER (GER-Sherco), especially in the absence of Israel’sSuff SELLA, who endured a horrific leg crack throughout training at the commence of the week. But the consideration soon turned to calm and diligentMitch BRIGHTMORE, who managed to carve via with his ‘stand up style’ to win the to start with and second Junior races of the night time, regardless of possessing to pass various proven names. In the third race of the night time, Mitch made a decision to make points easier for himself, having the holeshot and winning emphatically even just after a tiny off in the rock segment. In the to start with race he beatSCHMUESERby an astonishing 50 seconds. His small brotherAshtonwas glad to join him in third place in race just one, and second place in the 3rd race, and this permitted the pair to stand on the overall podium togetherMitchfirst on the evening andAshton3 rd .SCHMUESERhad a sound and consistent demonstrating, which permitted him to achieve 2 nd general on the night time.Raul GUIMERA (ESP-GasGas)also executed very well with three rd in race two, and 5 th in race three, and will undoubtedly be one to watch. It will be appealing to see how this course of kids evolves through the second round inRiesa in Germanyat the starting of January, but for now things are thrilling with the arrival of these kinds of inspiring talent.

In theOpen up classification, Poland’sGrzegorz KARGULwon on his Husqvarna. He took victory ahead ofAndris GRINFELDS (LAT-KTM)and an additional local rider,Maciej WIECKOWSKI (GasGas). The next round of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship will choose place inGermanyat theRiesa Arena on January seven, 2023. The overall SuperEnduro workforce needs you a extremely satisfied holiday season.

what they said:

Billy BOLT (GBR-Husqvarna): “I’m truly satisfied with this victory mainly because the GP was far from quick. It’s possible from the stands or the Tv set I gave the impact that it was not difficult, but I can tell you that the structure and the observe manufactured me undergo. I’m not absolutely match yet, I haven’t been in a position to coach properly in new months for the reason that of my accidents. But it’s reassuring to see that I’m beginning the period in a reliable way with this acquire, so in that way I’m definitely pleased.”

Jonny WALKER (GBR-Beta): “This second put for me is virtually like a victory, I struggled with it tonight. The keep track of, as usually in Poland, was really demanding and I truly experienced to struggle to get a very good result tonight. I’m happy with my race speed, it was quite solid. I had something left to give, but the track didn’t allow me to entirely attack. It’s been a excellent begin although.”

Cody WEBB (United states of america-Sherco): “It feels outstanding to be again on a SuperEnduro podium, to be sincere I’d pretty much neglected the feeling of joy it provides. Final year I totally shed myself, I didn’t feel like myself and my driving wasn’t there. This 12 months we have discovered great settings on the bicycle that let me to trip much better and get back self confidence. Now my only hope is to continue undertaking this form of overall performance this season…and why not intention higher. I’m relieved and delighted.”