racing

july 29, 2018 - Metzeler

METZELER was the Official Partner of the Red Bull Romaniacs equipping the official KTM riders who were the main players in the fourth round of the World Enduro Super Series

METZELER rider Jonny Walker conquers the third step of the podium at the fourth round of the WESS that took place during the fifteenth edition of Red Bull Romaniacs

Sibiu (Romania), 29 July 2018 - The Red Bull Romaniacs is without a doubt the most challenging and difficult extreme enduro race in the world. In this, the fifteenth edition, the participating riders crossing the valleys of Romania with the help of GPS had to face extreme conditions and various type of terrains, which were made even more difficult by the frequent rains, interspersed with moments of splendid sunshine. As usual, there were a large number of enrolled riders taking part in the Red Bull Romaniacs, which took place over five days of racing, and which saw the riders involved in the Prologue on the first day, then taking on the long route through the Romanian valleys, ending on Saturday 28 July.

Excellent performances from the METZELER riders at the Red Bull Romaniacs, the fourth round of the WESS, with the final results seeing the Australian rider Wade Young cross the finishing line first, with Manuel Lettenbichler, protagonist and winner of the fourth day of races, hot on his heels.Third place went to Jonny Walker, provisional leader of the World Enduro Super Series, who rode with METZELER tyres.

The protagonist of the Opening Challenge and the first two days of races, Taddy Blazusiac, surrendered right in the final stage of the competition.
The overall sixth place went to the rider from Team Eurotek KTM, the English Paul Bolton, who amazed everyone with a fantastic race and for his fighting spirit.

The next round of the World Enduro Super Series is scheduled for Saturday, 8 September in Poland, for the Red Bull 111 Megawatt event.

Final Overall Classification Gold Class (METZELER riders in bold)

1.Wade Young (Sherco – RSA) 26:03:15
2.Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM – GER) 26:05:30
3.Jonny Walker (KTM – GB) 26:39:22
4.Billy Bolt (Husqvarna – GB) 28:27:36
5.Alfredo Gomez (Husqvarna – ESP) 28:55:17
6.Paul Bolton (KTM – GB) 29:43:36
7.David Cyprian (KTM – CZE) 31:12:43
8.Blake Gutzeit (Yamaha – RSA) 31:44:26
9.Marion Roman (Sherco – ESP) 32:07:30
10.Philipp Scholz (KTM – DEU) 33:53:15

Provisional World Enduro Super Series Standings (METZELER riders in bold)

1.Jonny Walker (GBR) 2900 points
2.Manuel Lettenbichler (GER) 2715 pts
3.Billy Bolt (GBR) 2520 pts
4.Wade Young (RSA) 2220 pts
5.Paul Bolton (GBR) 1832 pts
6.Graham Jarvis (GBR) 1818 pts
7.Josep Garcia (ESP) 1750 pts
8.Taddy Blazusiak (POL) 1445 pts
9.Travis Teasdale (RSA) 1410 pts
10.Lars Enockl (AUT) 1351 pts

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