Thomas Kjer-Olsen takes fourth in Bulgaria
By Press Release on 27th Aug 18
Successfully battling through two challenging motos, FC 250 powered Thomas Kjer-Olsen earned fourth overall in the MX2 category at the GP of Bulgaria.
Wrapping up round 17 of the FIM Motocross World Championship with a strong result, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider has three more rounds to solidify his strong third place in the 2018 MX2 World Championship.
Thomas Kjer-Olsen showed impressive speed at the hard-packed track of Sevlievo. After fighting his way to a strong third place result in the opening MX2 class moto, the young Dane found himself with a mountain to climb following a first-turn crash in moto two. Picking himself up Thomas put his head down to secure a solid fifth in the second race.
For Thomas Covington, the GP of Bulgaria proved to be one of mixed emotions. Winning the Qualifying Race in style, the American went on to secure a strong fourth place result in the first MX2 race. Involved in the same moto two crash as his Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team partner, Covington claimed 11th in moto two to earn himself seventh overall at the GP. Collecting 28 points in Bulgaria, Covington has moved up to fifth in the provisional MX2 World Championship standings.
In the MXGP category, Gautier Paulin raced his FC 450 machine to a positive sixth overall at the GP. Placing fifth in the opening MXGP moto, the Frenchman wrapped up the weekend in Bulgaria with ninth in the second and final moto.
Unable to finish the opening MXGP moto following a fall, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racings Max Anstie bounced back to secure a strong sixth place result in moto two. The Brit claimed 13th overall at the GP.
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