SuperEnduro Poland 2023 – Highlights

Six days Prestige: BOLT Jumps Ahead

So it looks thatBilly BOLT (GBR-Husqvarna)has kicked off this period with the exact vigor as he finished the last 1, even with not becoming one hundred% match. The reigning champion’s dominance was obvious from the very first race of the evening, nonetheless, it was actuallyJonny WALKER (GBR-Beta)who took the initially holeshot of the night.BOLT, having difficulties a small in the first corners, managed to come back again and acquire the guide overCody WEBB (United states of america-Sherco)andWALKERbefore the finish of the to start with lap, earning easy passes on challenging obstructions. Following that the Brit and the American
had to fight it out for second spot, becauseBOLTwas very long long gone – even a crash and an error didn’t hamper him for prolonged.WALKER, experience more relaxed thanWEBB, was the 1st one over the line following the Husqvarna rider.Taddy BLAZUSIAK (POL-GasGas)made a solid comeback right after a crash in the opening corners. The tight monitor in theTauron Arenais notoriously complicated for overtaking, but the Polish legend even now managed to cross the end line in fourth put. Having said that, additional than fifty seconds guiding the winnerBilly BOLT!

In the 2nd Prestige race of the evening, with its reverse grid start off, it was the new factory Rieju riderAlfredo GOMEZ (ESP)who obtained off to the ideal begin and snatched the holeshot. The Spaniard was adopted by a rampantTaddy BLAZUSIAK, carried by twelve,000 spectators all committed to his trigger. A couple of of the significant favourites languished down the buy, includingBilly BOLT, who had a sluggish get started. But whileBLAZUSIAKseemed to have a first rate guide out front after overtakingGOMEZ, it wasn’t extended beforeBOLTflew through the pack. In a lot less than three laps he had made it into the Top five, and in two corners he took 3 destinations. With his spectacular displayBOLTwill make quick get the job done of the Pole and signed off on his next victory of the evening in advance ofJonny WALKER. The British Beta rider overtookTaddyas the local legend experienced bodily. The Pole yet managed to reach 3rd location in this second heat. At just one point for the duration of the remarkable next race we witnessed 5 different companies in the Top rated 5 positions (Husqvarna, GasGas, Beta, Rieju, Sherco), proving that SuperEnduro success is achievable on a assortment of bikes.Dominik OLZOWY (GasGas), 2022 Junior Winner, experienced a complicated baptism of fireplace amongst the elite of the self-discipline. Target of a amazing crash, the Pole finished the very first race in twelfth place out of 13 labeled riders. In the second run, he concluded in the identical position.

On the other hand, the final race confirmed the real possible of the GasGas rider as he chalked off eighth with substantially additional dependable lap times. Inspite of difficulties,OLSZOWYcan glimpse forward to the rest of the period with optimism. The ultimate race night might have had a predictable winner on paper, but it undoubtedly didn’t lack twists and turns.Jonny WALKERsnatched the holeshot once more, winning the Airoh Holeshot Award for this opening round of the calendar year. The Brit leftBLAZUSIAKin his wake as the Polish hero suffered an additional early drop.BOLTplaced himself in place to attack his compatriot, and it took him just two laps and a thrilling overtake to get the direct of the race and hardly ever allow go. Cody
WEBBfinished 3 rd in this remaining race of the night time, and hence took 3 rd overall much too. A welcome return for the American Sherco rider who endured a really hard period very last year, and hasn’t stood on a SuperEnduro podium due to the fact 2019.Jonny WALKERwas also satisfied with his second place general, specifically as he realized the tough Tauron Arena observe was heading to make every rider endure. At the second,Jonnylurks close guiding Husqvarna’s star,Billy BOLT, who – of course – took the general gain.

Six days JUNIOR: The BRIGHTMORE Brothers Glow

TheBRIGHTMOREfamily had a fantastic night in Poland,Mitch(19) and his young brotherAshton(sixteen) arrived in Krakow for their to start with ever flavor of SuperEnduro, and they still left having shown absolutely everyone particularly why they manufactured the vacation around from England. The siblings shone, astonishing onlookers in the Tauron Arena, demonstrating amazing talent but also endearing modesty. The highlight had been on Junior course favouriteMilan SCHMUESER (GER-Sherco), especially in the absence of Israel’sSuff SELLA, who endured a horrific leg split all through training at the begin of the week. But the consideration soon turned to serene and diligentMitch BRIGHTMORE, who managed to carve by way of with his ‘stand up style’ to get the first and second Junior races of the evening, despite having to go various recognized names. In the third race of the night, Mitch determined to make things easier for himself, taking the holeshot and winning emphatically even soon after a smaller off in the rock area. In the very first race he beatSCHMUESERby an astonishing fifty seconds. His small brotherAshtonwas glad to be part of him in third place in race 1, and next area in the third race, and this allowed the pair to stand on the overall podium togetherMitchfirst on the night andAshton3 rd .SCHMUESERhad a good and consistent displaying, which permitted him to reach 2 nd all round on the evening.Raul GUIMERA (ESP-GasGas)also executed nicely with three rd in race two, and five th in race three, and will undoubtedly be one to watch. It will be appealing to see how this class of kids evolves through the second round inRiesa in Germanyat the commencing of January, but for now items are thrilling with the arrival of these types of inspiring talent.

In theOpen up group, Poland’sGrzegorz KARGULwon on his Husqvarna. He took victory ahead ofAndris GRINFELDS (LAT-KTM)and an additional nearby rider,Maciej WIECKOWSKI (GasGas). The subsequent round of the FIM SuperEnduro Planet Championship will get place inGermanyat theRiesa Arena on January seven, 2023. The total SuperEnduro crew needs you a pretty satisfied holiday season.

what they explained:

Billy BOLT (GBR-Husqvarna): “I’m genuinely delighted with this victory simply because the GP was far from simple. It’s possible from the stands or the Television I gave the impact that it wasn’t tricky, but I can convey to you that the structure and the observe manufactured me experience. I’m not thoroughly fit nevertheless, I have not been ready to educate properly in modern months for the reason that of my accidents. But it’s reassuring to see that I’m setting up the period in a stable way with this gain, so in that way I’m seriously glad.”

Jonny WALKER (GBR-Beta): “This 2nd put for me is just about like a victory, I struggled with it tonight. The track, as often in Poland, was really demanding and I genuinely experienced to battle to get a great final result tonight. I’m delighted with my race pace, it was pretty stable. I experienced one thing still left to give, but the keep track of did not permit me to totally assault. It is been a fantastic start out while.”

Cody WEBB (United states of america-Sherco): “It feels extraordinary to be again on a SuperEnduro podium, to be genuine I’d pretty much neglected the emotion of joy it brings. Final yr I absolutely misplaced myself, I did not experience like myself and my driving wasn’t there. This calendar year we have uncovered good options on the bike that allow me to ride superior and get back self-confidence. Now my only hope is to go on executing this sort of functionality this season…and why not goal higher. I’m relieved and joyful.”