Sidecarcross GP 7 Kivioli, Estonia – report & results
By Tracy Thacker on 9th Jun 19
The seventh GP of the 2029 World Sidecarcross Championship was held this weekend at the brilliant track at Kivili in Estonia.
The weather was cooler on race day with rain overnight and a strong breeze during the day. It kept the dust under control and was a better temperature for the riders.
In Race 1, Hermans/Musset took the holeshot and held on for a fantastic win. Behind Sanders/Kunnas held second from Dierckens/Bax, with Bax/Stupelis in fourth.
Dierckens/Bax were on top form and blasted past their rivals to take second and then were soon challenged themselves with Bax/Stupelis fighting hard to move into second, but couldnt catch the leading team.
J Brown/Millard (Image: Tracy Thacker)
Dierckens/Bax held third but there were strong challenges from behind. Vanluchene/Van Den Bogaart fought through and pushed hard to blast ahead leaving Dierckens/Bax in fourth with Sanders/Kunnas close behind. Varik/Daiders had a safe race in sixth staying a safe distance ahead of Brown/Chamberlain.
Unfortunately #4 Giraud/Haller had mechanical problems and struggled off the gate. They immediately pulled into the pit box for repairs and were back out before the rest of the pack had completed the first lap, but the problems continued and they retired before the end of the race.
J Brown/Millard had a midfield start and a steady race to take 14th.
Kinge/Gray were behind Giraud/Haller on the start so had a slow getaway but fought through to take three great points.
In Race 2, Dierckens/Bax took the holeshot, there were many teams fighting hard to get past. Vanluchene/Van Den Bogaart tucked into second with Hermans/Musset behind and there was a three-way battle with Hermans/Musset blasting past both teams to grab a second victory.
Kinge/Gray (Image: Tracy Thacker)
Dierckens/Bax stayed ahead for most of the race despite Vanluchene/Van Den Bogaart being on their rear wheel, but with just two laps remaining Vanluchene/Van Den Bogaart moved ahead and took second position. Dierckens/Bax took third with Bax/Stupelis fighting hard despite passenger Kaspers having a broken hand.
Sanders/Kunnas took fifth just ahead of Van Wernen/Beunk and Brown/Chamberlain.
J Brown/Millard had another great race to take thirteenth. Kinge/Gray were just a few places behind.
Bax/Stupelis retain the red plate, with Vanluchene/Van Den Bogaart staying second just 25 points behind. Hermans/Musset took maximum points today and holds third. Sanders/Kunnas move into fourth with Dierckens/Bax now fifth.
In three weeks the championship moves to the deep sandy Markelo track in Holland.
We will keep you updated on all the action.
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