Todd Kellett claims Sand Races World Cup win
By Image: Frederik Herregods Photography // @Herrfrederik on 25th Nov 24
Drag’on Yamaha’s Todd Kellett dominated the FIM Sand Races World Cup for the second year in a row, clinching the Moto class title with a commanding victory on day two of the Monte Gordo Sand Race. This win at the fifth and penultimate round of the series not only sealed the overall weekend victory but also kept Kellett’s perfect points streak intact, putting him in a lead that no one could catch in the championship.
Having won his first title last year in Portugal’s iconic Algarve sand, Kellett was thrilled to repeat his success. After a decisive win on Saturday, he was already leading Valentin Madoulaud (Yamaha) by over five seconds by the end of the opening lap. The 27-year-old British star quickly took full control of the race, stretching his lead to 32 seconds by the halfway point. Even when Jérémy Hauquier (Yamaha) moved into second, Kellett was untouchable, crossing the finish line a full 51 seconds ahead after completing 20 laps.
“It’s absolutely awesome to wrap it up today,” Kellett said with a grin. “It feels like it’s been a long time coming with the opening round back in February, so to get the victory now is incredible, especially to do it again in Portugal!”
Next up the action heads to southwest France for the Ronde des Sables Hossegor Capbreton on November 30 and December 1, where the 2024 Sand Races season will come to an exciting close.
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