{"id":25489,"date":"2014-08-03T20:42:37","date_gmt":"2014-08-03T18:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enduro.nl\/?p=25489"},"modified":"2014-08-03T20:42:37","modified_gmt":"2014-08-03T18:42:37","slug":"grand-prix-acerbis-of-italy-day-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enduro.nl\/wordpress-enduronlnewsite\/25489\/grand-prix-acerbis-of-italy-day-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand Prix Acerbis of Italy – Day 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nambotin and Renet Crowned Champions In Italy
\n<\/strong>The\u00a0FIM Maxxis Enduro World Championship GP Acerbis of Italy<\/strong> drew to a celebratory close with both\u00a0Christophe NAMBOTIN<\/strong> and Pela RENET<\/strong> crowned Enduro 1 and Enduro 2 World Champions. With Day Two in\u00a0Lumezzane <\/strong>greeted with torrential rain and thunderstorms it was in fact bothNAMBOTIN <\/strong>and\u00a0RENET <\/strong>who weathered the storm best to clinch their respective titles. There was also delight for the home crowd as outgoing Enduro 2 champion\u00a0Alex SALVINI (Honda) <\/strong>picked up his second victory of the weekend.
\nWith the E1 and E2 titles decided there was relative drama in the\u00a0Enduro 3<\/strong> category. After storming his way to victory on day one, championship leader\u00a0Matt PHILLIPS (AUS-KTM)<\/strong> was dealt a cruel blow on lap one when a piece of metal sliced his boot resulting in a broken foot. Forced out of the race, that threw open the doors for a new winner to emerge. Immediately taking the advantage, Italy\u2019s\u00a0Oscar BALLETTI (KTM) <\/strong>found himself with the race lead and went on to win the day. \u201cThis in an incredible result for me,<\/em>\u201d exclaimed the Italian. \u201cIt\u2019s my first ever in the EWC \u2013 I\u2019m so, so happy.<\/em>\u201d Joining the EWC for Lumezzane, former Enduro 3 World Champion\u00a0David KNIGHT (KTM)<\/strong>also carded a surprise result on day two. Despite not contesting the EWC in almost 12 months \u2013KNIGHT <\/strong>placed a brilliant runner-up to\u00a0BALLETTI<\/strong> on Day Two. In a close finish to the day, France\u2019sJeremy JOLY (KTM) <\/strong>chased\u00a0KNIGHT <\/strong>home for third. Securing his best result of the season, Italy\u2019sSimone ALBERGONI (KTM)<\/strong> was fourth. Unable to capitalise on championship rival\u00a0PHILLIP<\/strong>\u2019s shock exit, Spain\u2019s\u00a0Ivan CERVANTES (KTM)<\/strong> ended his day in fifth.<\/p>\n

Needing just a handful of points to secure the\u00a0E1 <\/strong>title,\u00a0NAMBOTIN <\/strong>didn\u2019t have to fight for the victory. But determined to end his weekend on an absolute high he did exactly that. Winning all bar one of the day\u2019s nine special tests, the Frenchman ended his day as the winner and world champion. \u201cThis is a very special moment for me<\/em>,\u201d told the newly crowned E1 champ.\u00a0\u201cRacing E1 was a big challenge for me \u2013 it was tough \u2013 but I always gave 100 per cent effort. To secure the title here in Italy is superb.<\/em>\u201d With\u00a0NAMBOTIN <\/strong>disappearing off into the distance, Spain\u2019s\u00a0Cristobal GUERRERO<\/strong>added to the KTM celebrations by finishing as runner-up. Claiming his first podium result of the season \u2013 and doing so on home turf \u2013 Italy\u2019s\u00a0Thomas OLDRATI (Husqvarna)<\/strong> claimed a well-deserved third. Sherco\u2019s Jeremy TARROUX (F)<\/strong> picked up fourth with\u00a0Jaume BETRIU (S-Husqvarna)<\/strong> completing the top five.<\/p>\n

In the\u00a0Enduro 2<\/strong> class it was\u00a0Alex SALVINI (Honda)<\/strong> who bagged his second victory of the weekend to cap off a memorable home race. \u201cIt\u2019s been a perfect weekend,<\/em>\u201d said\u00a0SALVINI<\/strong>. \u201cConditions were tough but I kept my focus and did what I needed to do to win. Congratulations also to Pela on winning the title \u2013 he\u2019s had a great year.<\/em>\u201d Enjoying the best ride of his career, Spain\u2019sLorenzo SANTOLINO (Sherco) <\/strong>built on his previous day\u2019s result of third to finish second. Knowing he just needed to finish to secure the title,\u00a0RENET <\/strong>delivered a championship-winning ride on day two to place third. \u201cNo words can describe this moment,<\/em>\u201d declared\u00a0RENET<\/strong>. \u201cToday was tough with the rain but I just concentrated on racing for the title. It\u2019s my second world championship and it\u2019s fantastic.<\/em>\u201d Delivering yet another competitive ride in his rare EWC appearance, KTM\u2019s\u00a0Taddy BLAZUSIAK (PL)<\/strong>took fourth with\u00a0Oriol MENA (S-Beta) <\/strong>one place behind in fifth.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The other nice surprise of the weekend: Lorenzo SANTOLINO<\/em><\/p>\n

In the\u00a0Enduro Junior <\/strong>class it was\u00a0Daniel MCCANNEY\u2019s (GB-Beta)<\/strong> turn to climb to the top step of the podium. Edging out his championship rival Giacomo REDONDI (I-Beta) <\/strong>for first, the Manxman denied\u00a0REDONDI <\/strong>another possible home race win. With\u00a0REDONDI <\/strong>second, France\u2019s\u00a0Loic LARRIEU (Husqvarna) <\/strong>made no mistakes this time around to place third. Recording a career best result, Great Britain\u2019s\u00a0Jack ROWLAND (Husqvarna)<\/strong> was fourth with Guido CONFORTI (I-KTM) <\/strong>fifth. Securing a runaway victory in the 125 Youth Cup, Italy\u2019s\u00a0Davide SORECA (Yamaha) <\/strong>topped the category by a massive three minutes.\u00a0Matteo BRESOLIN (I-KTM)<\/strong> improved to take second while Chile\u2019s\u00a0Benjamin HERRERA (TM)<\/strong> completed the top three.\u00a0Michele MARCHELLI (I-KTM) <\/strong>and\u00a0Albin ELOWSON (SWE-Husqvarna)<\/strong> were fourth and fifth respectively.<\/p>\n

The\u00a02014 FIM Maxxis Enduro World Championship<\/strong> concludes with the GP\u00a0AMV\u00a0of France<\/strong> on September 13\/14.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nambotin and Renet Crowned Champions In Italy The\u00a0FIM Maxxis Enduro World Championship GP Acerbis of Italy drew to a celebratory close with both\u00a0Christophe NAMBOTIN and Pela RENET crowned Enduro 1 and Enduro 2 World Champions. With Day Two in\u00a0Lumezzane greeted with torrential rain and thunderstorms it was in fact bothNAMBOTIN and\u00a0RENET who weathered the storm…<\/p>\n

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