Aro and Tarkkala repeat top E3 performances
By TMX Archives on 16th Mar 08
KTM Enduro factory riders Samuli Aro and Marko Tarkkala wrapped up an excellent weekend's racing on snow and ice in Oestersund, Sweden on Sunday with a repeat of the result in the E3 class of Saturday's 1-2 result.
After scoring the double in the heart of Sweden this weekend, the two Finnishriders, who again dominated on Sunday, seem set to be each other's biggestrivals in the big bike category of the Enduro World Championship.
Aro satisfied and happy on the two-stroke
"It was a great weekend for me and I was really surprised that everythingwent so well," said an elated Aro after securing his second win in two days. "Itis different to be on the two-stroke bike and the lines are not the same so I amvery satisfied with my start to the season.
Next race in Portugal
Aro and Tarkkala both have a proven track record so the early success onconditions that are very familiar to them should carry through when they reachthe next round in Vale de Cambra in Portugal in March 29-30.
Snow and Mud
Conditions for Sunday's race were similar to Saturday with temperaturesaround 2 decrees Celsius. Parts of the course were changed on Sunday because ofthe heavy snow, while in other places the thaw had already set in making noshortage of mud to deal with.
Results Day Two Oestersund:
1. Samuli Aro, Finland, KTM
2. Marko Tarkkala, Finland, KTM
3. Bjorne Carlsson, Sweden, Husaberg
4. Anders Eriksson, Sweden, BMW
5. Sebastien Guillaume, France, Husqvarna