{"id":19845,"date":"2013-06-11T11:01:07","date_gmt":"2013-06-11T09:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enduro.nl\/?p=19845"},"modified":"2013-06-11T11:01:07","modified_gmt":"2013-06-11T09:01:07","slug":"preview-grand-prix-of-romania-double-or-quits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enduro.nl\/wordpress-enduronlnewsite\/19845\/preview-grand-prix-of-romania-double-or-quits\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview Grand Prix of Romania: Double or quits!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>2011\u2026 The\u00a0Maxxis FIM Enduro World Championship <\/strong>headed to Dracula\u2019s country for the very first time. Two years later and the EWC stars are back in Romania, once again setting up camp in the charming town of\u00a0Buzau<\/strong>.\u00a0For the second time in its history, the\u00a0FIM <\/strong>has entrusted the organisation of the event to the\u00a0Moto Club Sportiv Extreme Adventure<\/strong> and theFederatia Romana de Motociclism<\/strong>. Since 2007 this Moto Club, chaired by\u00a0Florin RADU<\/strong>, has organised the Romanian Extreme Adventure, which takes place over six days. The Moto Club \u201cExtreme Adventure<\/strong>\u201d has also organized numerous rounds of the Romanian Championship, the Off Road Arena in 2009 and of course the Grand Prix of Romania in 2011.<\/p>\n

Buzau, conquered town!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Moto Club Sportiv Extreme Adventure<\/strong> has prepared a track of 52 km, which will be ridden four times each day. The paddock will be situated, as in 2011, in the city centre of\u00a0Buzau <\/strong>in the wonderful\u00a0Piata Dacia<\/strong> \u2013 the main square of the city. The\u00a0Enduro Test<\/strong> will be located in\u00a0Sarata Monteoru<\/strong> (about 10kms from the paddock), while the\u00a0Cross Test<\/strong> will take place close to the town, at\u00a0Maracineni<\/strong>. The\u00a0Xtreme Test <\/strong>and the Friday night\u00a0KTM Super Test<\/strong> will be held in the city centre. As in Torres Vedras (Portugal), the track, trails and special tests will be set depending on the weather forecast\u2026<\/p>\n

Buzau <\/strong>is a medium sized town of 109,000 inhabitants, located in eastern Romania in the surroundings of\u00a0Muntenia<\/strong>. This gorgeous town with its monastery and magnificent Town Hall, close to which the paddock will be situated, is crossed by the\u00a0Buzau <\/strong>River, which gave its name to the city.\u00a0Buzau <\/strong>is thirty kilometres from the\u00a0Berca mud volcanoes<\/strong>.\u00a0Buzau<\/strong>, Romania\u2019s 18th biggest city, is only 109 kilometres North-East of the capital,\u00a0Bucharest<\/strong>. As in Portugal,\u00a0Buzau<\/strong> is well-known in Romania for its wineries\u2026
\nCERVANTES \u2013 RENET \u2013 AUBERT will play their joker!<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the beginning of March nobody would have bet on\u00a0Alex SALVINI (I \u2013 HM Honda)<\/strong> leading the highly competitive\u00a0Enduro 2<\/strong>class. Yet now, at the mid-way point of the season, it\u2019s the Italian who\u2019s leading the \u201cbiggest class\u201d. But for all that, the HM Honda rider will have to watch out for his fiercest rival \u2013\u00a0Ivan CERVANTES (E \u2013 KTM)<\/strong>. Indeed, \u201cEl Torito<\/strong>\u201d has already shown he can beat the dynamic Italian and will look for a back-to-back win in Romania to put pressure on the E2 class leader. But \u201cSALVO<\/strong>\u201d will also have to keep an eye on 2012 E2 World Champion\u00a0Pierre-Alexandre RENET (F \u2013 Husaberg)<\/strong> who has a last chance to keep his title aspirations alive despite an \u201caverage\u201d Iberian tour.\u00a0Johnny AUBERT (F \u2013 KTM)<\/strong>, now recovered from his rib injury, will also put his last hopes in the battle. The battle between these riders could well see a fifth podium challenger ifDavid KNIGHT (GB – Honda)<\/strong> is sufficiently recovered from his thumb injury… Behind this top 5 there will again be a big fight between Spain\u2019s\u00a0Victor GUERRERO (KTM)<\/strong>,\u00a0Oriol MENA (Husaberg)<\/strong>,\u00a0Lorenzo SANTOLINO (HVA)<\/strong> and Antoine BASSET (Yam)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In the\u00a0Enduro 3<\/strong> category the goals are simple!\u00a0Joakim LJUNGGREN (S \u2013 Husaberg) <\/strong>and\u00a0Aigar LEOK (EST \u2013 TM)<\/strong> will have to step up to stem the impressive rise of the defending championChristophe NAMBOTIN (F – KTM)<\/strong>. If the Swedish and Estonian riders aren\u2019t able to stopNAMBOTIN <\/strong>and his winning ways, we might well see the crowning of the KTM rider at the sixth Grand Prix in Kastoria, Greece. Indeed, with a 34 points lead over the Husaberg rider and 35 point advantage over the TM rider,\u00a0Nambo<\/strong>\u2019 isn\u2019t too far away from securing a second consecutive E3 crown. But since the start of the season, the two outsiders will be supported by the Portuguese racer\u00a0Luis CORREIA (Beta<\/strong>) and Italian\u00a0Manuel MONNI (KTM), <\/strong>who are improving in each event and are now serious contenders for a final championship podium position. For his part, the newcomer\u00a0Mathias BELLINO (F – Husaberg)<\/strong>, who tasted the joys of a Senior class podium in Portugal, doesn\u2019t want to stop there and will be aiming even higher in Buzau. Finally,\u00a0Benoit FORTUNATO (F – HM Honda)<\/strong>, in “love” with the Romanian country, will look to realise great results on the land he knows really well while\u00a0Deny PHILIPPAERTS (I – Beta) <\/strong>will attempt to get closer to a first Top 5.<\/p>\n

In the \u201csmall size\u201d class, the\u00a0Antoine MEO (F \u2013 KTM) <\/strong>hunt will continue. The rider who dominated in Portugal will have to avoid mistake during the Grand Prix of Romania if he wants to secure a fourth consecutive title two Grand Prix before the end of the Championship. Meo\u2019s closest rivals will be led by the Finnish trio\u00a0Matti SEISTOLA (HVA)<\/strong>,\u00a0Juha SALMINEN (HVA) <\/strong>and\u00a0Eero REMES (TM)<\/strong>. All will be looking to beat the Frenchman. After disappointing performances in Spain and PortugalThomas OLDRATI (I – Husaberg)<\/strong>,\u00a0Jeremy JOLY (F – Honda)<\/strong>,\u00a0Simone ALBERGONI (I – HM Honda)<\/strong> and\u00a0Nicolas DEPARROIS (F – Yam)<\/strong> will give everything in Romania in order to claim valuable points in the race for the Top 5.\u00a0Anthony BOISSIERE (F – Sherco) <\/strong>will seek to confirm his excellent results in Portugal and could also be installed again on the podium.\u00a0Cristobal GUERRERO (ESP – KTM)<\/strong> will also be fighting hard for podium results.<\/p>\n

Everybody wants the head of PHILLIPS!<\/strong><\/p>\n

In\u00a0Enduro Junior<\/strong> class,\u00a0Matthew PHILLIPS (AUS – HVA)<\/strong> will defend his class lead, likely to be chased hard by\u00a0Giacomo REDONDI (I – KTM)<\/strong>,\u00a0Danny MCCANNEY (GB – Gas Gas)<\/strong> and\u00a0Mario ROMAN (E – Husaberg)<\/strong>. Former Crossman\u00a0Lo\u00efc LARRIEU (F – Husaberg)<\/strong>, the Portuguese pearlLuis OLIVEIRA (P – Yam)<\/strong> and Italian\u00a0Rudy MORONI (I – KTM) <\/strong>will aim to taste again to the joys of the podium and will fight hard in Romania. On the side of the FIM Youth Cup 125cc<\/strong>,\u00a0Jamie MCCANNEY (GB – Husaberg)<\/strong> has increasingly put his mark on the category and will be hard to beat in\u00a0Buzau<\/strong>. Both\u00a0Benjamin HERRERA (CL – TM)<\/strong> and\u00a0Albin ELOWSON (S – Husaberg) <\/strong>will be hoping to challenge\u00a0MCCANNEY<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Finally, in the\u00a0Women’s Cup <\/strong>the\u00a0Grand Prix of Romania<\/strong> will see the return of the phenomenal La\u00efa SANZ (E)<\/strong>. Despite the absence of the Spanish rider on Saturday in Torres Vedras (Portugal), none of her competitors could take advantage of her absence. Indeed, neither Jane DANIELS (GB – Husaberg) <\/strong>\u2013 leader with just a two-point advantage \u2013 nor\u00a0Jessica GARDINER (AUS – Sherco) <\/strong>3rd and currently tied on points with\u00a0La\u00efa<\/strong>, were able to win the day. Unless struck by injury or mechanical problems, the\u00a0Sanz <\/strong>should take back the leadership of the class and move towards a second consecutive title. For her part,\u00a0Juliette BERREZ (F – Yam) <\/strong>will have to recover quickly or she risks seeing her final podium hopes soar. The young French rider has also much to do withAudrey ROSSAT (F – KTM)<\/strong>, winner in Portugal on Saturday, and\u00a0Geraldine FOURNEL (F – Husaberg) <\/strong>for the title of best French competitor of the year, as now left vacant by\u00a0Ludivine PUY (F)<\/strong>…<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Grand Prix of Romania <\/strong>is set to be a thrilling event. Following the more than successful first edition in 2011 the experienced\u00a0Motorcycle Club Sportiv Extreme Adventure <\/strong>are ready to welcome the world\u2019s best enduro riders\u2026<\/p>\n

Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Buzau (Surrounding of Muntenia) ;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 110km North-East to Bucharest ;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Friday, June 14th : KTM Super Test : 19.00 ;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th of June : Start : 9.00 and Finish at 16.00 ;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Organizer :\u00a0Moto Club Sportiv Extreme Adventure<\/strong>;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Web sites : www.enduro-abc.com and www.extremeadventurebuzau.ro;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Track : 52kms \u2013 4 laps;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Free Access ;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Airport : Bucharest : 110 kilometers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

2011\u2026 The\u00a0Maxxis FIM Enduro World Championship headed to Dracula\u2019s country for the very first time. Two years later and the EWC stars are back in Romania, once again setting up camp in the charming town of\u00a0Buzau.\u00a0For the second time in its history, the\u00a0FIM has entrusted the organisation of the event to the\u00a0Moto Club Sportiv Extreme…<\/p>\n

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