All Saints ready to sprint
By TMX Archives on 6th Apr 12
Following on from the high-speed third and fourth rounds of the Husqvarna ACU British Sprint Enduro Championship, the series now moves on to Saints Well, Powys, on April 7/8 as it reaches the half way point.
Differing from both the sandy forests of the season opener and the fast cross-country style course at Llangrove, the series arrives in Wales at the familiar tracks of Saints Well.
Competitors will be greeted with a mixture of typically Welsh grass tracks, a motocross track and numerous woodland areas. The addition of a short extreme section will ensure riders will face an enjoyable but challenging two days of racing.
With four different winners from each of the rounds held so far, the question being asked is whether or not we will see yet another Elite class winner in the BSEC? Husqvarna's Ricky Dietrich showed great pace in Llangrove and looks capable of returning to the top of the podium. Finishing third at round three, the US off-road rider bounced back at round four to claim his first victory of the series.
In his rookie season, Tom Church is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with. Fifth overall at the season opener, the former GP motocrosser returned to Llangrove to place third in Elite at round four.
Church will be determined to reach the top step of the podium at Saints Well.
Third overall in the championship, TM's Jordan Rose is another rider focused on winning. Hampered by a poor finish at round one, Rose has reached the podium at every other round so far. With a second place round three in Llangrove, Rose knows that a winning result will be possible in Wales.
Others seeking a good result include Daryl Bolter, Si Wakely, Jamie Lewis, Mark Roberts and Lee Edmondson.
The Under 23 class is continuing to shape up into a tight affair. At Llangrove KTM's Johnny Walker sensationally defeated Gas Gas UK's Danny McCanney with a double victory.
Not expected to shine on the high-speed cross-country style circuit, the extreme enduro specialist proved that he is much more than a one trick pony. Setting the pace from the opening special test at round three, Walker proved unbeatable. Fending off a late race charge by McCanney, he secured his first win of the series. Proving his result was no fluke, he returned again at round four to secure another win.
