Billy Bolt sparkles at Spanish SuperEnduro
By Team TMX on 19th Jan 20
Delivering a riding masterclass, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racings Billy Bolt claimed a hat-trick of victories at round three of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in La Coruna, Spain.
Also topping the Superpole hot lap, Bolt secured a maximum points haul to return to the top of the championship standings with two rounds remaining.
Disappointed with his performance last time out in Germany, Bolt arrived in Spain eager to make amends and deliver a redeeming result. On what was an increasingly slippery and technical course, the Brit looked in command all night.
Beginning his night with a blisteringly fast Superpole lap, Billy topped the classification by almost two seconds. Carrying that momentum into the first of the nights three races, the Brit quickly hit the front of the field on lap two and was never headed.
Controlling the race throughout, Bolt claimed the win with a confidence-boosting 11-second margin of victory.
Starting from the back of the grid in the reversed start order race two, Billy again worked his way into the lead on lap two. Despite a couple of mistakes in heavy traffic, he kept his cool to take the win.
With a clean sweep up for grabs, Bolt duly delivered in the third and final race of the night. After an early battle with rival Jonny Walker, Bolt took the lead on lap four. Racing clear and opening up a sizeable 32-second advantage he took the win, comfortably claiming the top step of the podium and with it the championship leaders red plate.
The FIM SuperEnduro World Championship continues with round four in Budapest, Hungary on February 1.
Im made up by just how well tonight has gone, said Bolt. Its the first time Ive won all three races and taken the Superpole, so all in its gone about as perfect as it could have done.
After my performance in Germany I wanted to come here and redeem myself. But to be honest, when I walked the course I didnt expect it to suit me so well. However, as the night progressed I adapted to the changing terrain and conditions.
You needed to muscle the bike around in places, but at the same time be calm and patient. I did my best to avoid mistakes and take the opportunities when they came to me. It worked, especially with race three - that felt perfect.
Of course theres still a long way to go in the championship, were far from over, but to take maximum points and get the leaders red plate back is fantastic.
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