{"id":41061,"date":"2018-07-28T18:22:16","date_gmt":"2018-07-28T16:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enduro.nl\/?p=41061"},"modified":"2018-07-28T18:22:16","modified_gmt":"2018-07-28T16:22:16","slug":"wade-young-wins-red-bull-romaniacs-wess-round-four","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enduro.nl\/wordpress-enduronlnewsite\/41061\/wade-young-wins-red-bull-romaniacs-wess-round-four\/","title":{"rendered":"Wade Young Wins Red Bull Romaniacs, WESS Round Four"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"RBR-podium-Gold-klasse\"<\/a>Sibiu, Romania – 28 July 2018 \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Sherco Factory Racing\u2019s Wade Young (RSA) has claimed victory at the fourth round of the World Enduro Super Series, Red Bull Romaniacs.
\nRunner-up on the fourth and final off-road day of the world\u2019s toughest Hard Enduro Rallye, Young has etched his name into the history books as the youngest winner of the 15-year running of the race. At the end of an epic week-long battle, he was joined on the podium by Germany\u2019s Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing\u2019s Jonny Walker (GB) in second and third respectively.<\/p>\n

There were further celebrations with Austria\u2019s Dieter Rudolf winning the Silver category, Brazil\u2019s Gianino Coscarelli claiming victory in the Bronze category and Lithuania\u2019s Mindaugas Simkevicius topping the Iron class.<\/p>\n

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With just four minutes separating Young and Lettenbichler entering the final day of racing at Red Bull Romaniacs, the outcome of round four was too close to call. Young led the field away and pushed hard from the off. But Lettenbichler was making time in the early sections and by the midway point had caught up to Young, but also brought Walker with him.<\/p>\n

On a technical climb after the service point Lettenbichler found a way past the Sherco rider and suddenly it looked like the fight for victory was weighing in the 20-year-old German\u2019s favour. However, the South African had other ideas and after taking a moment to regroup he made his break with about 20 kilometres to go. Pulling clear, he charged his way into the Gusterita finishing arena and despite not winning the day topped the event overall to become the fourth different winner in this year\u2019s WESS championship.<\/p>\n

Ending his participation in the 2018 Red Bull Romaniacs in the best possible way with victory on the final day, Lettenbichler also secured his debut Red Bull Romaniacs\u2019 podium result. For Walker, another strong ride saw him cement his position of third overall in the Hard Enduro Rallye. However, with Lettenbichler securing his third top three result this season, he now moves to within 185 points of series leader Walker as they pass the halfway point in the championship.<\/p>\n

Behind the top three, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing\u2019s Billy Bolt finished fifth on the final day of racing to end his Red Bull Romaniacs in fourth overall. Building pace throughout the week, Spain\u2019s Alfredo Gomez (Husqvarna) took fourth on Off Road Day 4 to complete the top five in the overall classification.<\/p>\n

Just missing out on an overall top five position, Paul Bolton (KTM – GB) was sixth, while David Cyprian (KTM – CZE) was seventh. South Africa\u2019s Blake Gutzeit (Yamaha) was eighth, Mario Roman (Sherco – ESP) ninth and Philipp Scholz (KTM – GER) rounded out the top 10.<\/p>\n

The World Enduro Super Series continues with round five at Red Bull 111 Megawatt in Poland on September 8-9.<\/p>\n

Wade Young (Sherco – RSA):<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cI can\u2019t believe it, I am over the moon to have won. It\u2019s been such a long race and so tough. Manni caught me early on today. He would gap me on the hills and then I would have to charge on the fast sections to reel him back in. It went like that for the whole day right until the last couple of checkpoints where I was able to break away from him before the finish. It\u2019s always been my goal to win here and now I\u2019ve managed to tick that box. It\u2019s the toughest race in the world and it feels awesome to have won it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Manni Lettenbichler (KTM – GER):<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cThat was so gnarly. Wade and myself pushed hard today and rode it like a motocross race \u2013 a six-hour motocross! I gave my best to try and keep him behind me, but every time I gapped him, he fought back. My strength this year was on the hills \u2014 I think that comes down to training, good bike set up and determination. With a podium result at three rounds of the WESS championship things are starting to look good. Jonny has a bit of an advantage, but the gap is reducing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jonny Walker (KTM – GB): \u201c<\/strong>Congratulations to Wade and Manni \u2014 those guys were really on it for the whole event. I gave my all today and I\u2019m pleased with the outcome of this race as I had plenty of issues during it. But I kept pushing on and focused on maintaining my lead in WESS. I\u2019m looking forward to the next round \u2014 Red Bull 111 Megawatt. I\u2019ve won it three times, so I\u2019ll be pushing for a fourth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dieter Rudolf (AUT) – Silver Class Winner:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cIt\u2019s been such a good week for me, I am so pleased with the result. I didn\u2019t expect to win the prologue, my aim there was to just get through it safely. I chose to set off third on the first off road day and despite it being so tough I managed to make a lot of time on the other guys. Day two went ok and then I won again on day three. I had a good result at this year\u2019s Erzbergrodeo, so that gave me some confidence, but the two events are so different \u2013 Erzbergrodeo is just four hours and Red Bull Romaniacs goes on for days. It feels great to take the win and makes all the hard work seem worth it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gianino Coscarelli (BRA) – Bronze Class Winner:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cIt feels like a dream to have won my class at Red Bull Romaniacs. It\u2019s one of the most famous races in the world because it is so difficult. So, to win it is incredible. It\u2019s been a hard week but I kept fighting on throughout and now I\u2019m here in the finishing arena as a Romaniacs\u00a0winner. This is one of the best days of my Enduro life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Results: World Enduro Super Series, Round 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Red Bull Romaniacs, Off Road Day 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gold Class<\/p>\n

1. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM – GER) 4:58:48; 2. Wade Young (Sherco – RSA) 5:00:37; 3. Jonny Walker (KTM – GB) 5:06:17; 4. Alfredo Gomez (Husqvarna \u2013 ESP) 5:19:23; 5. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna \u2013 GB) 5:24:48; 6. David Cyprian (KTM \u2013 CZE) 5:56:18; 7. Paul Bolton (KTM \u2013 GB) 5:56:31; 8. Blake Gutzeit (Yamaha \u2013 RSA) 5:56:45; 9. Mario Roman (Sherco \u2013 ESP) 6:01:09; 10. Philipp Scholz (KTM \u2013 DEU) 6:17:53\u2026<\/p>\n

Silver Class<\/p>\n

1. Michael Walkner (AUT) 4:44:27; 2. Josu Artola (ESP) 4:53:10; 3. Dieter Rudolf (AUT) 4:53:48; 4. Dave Wood (GBR) 5:16:54; 5. Stefan Simpson (GBR) 5:18:22\u2026<\/p>\n

Bronze Class<\/p>\n

1. Fausto Mota (PRT) 4:13:11; 2. Jean-Michel Vigand (FRA) 4:24:50; 3. Gianino Coscarelli (BRA) 4:34:27; 4. Milos Novakovic (SVN) 4:35:48; 5. Gethin Francombe (GBR) 4:37:18\u2026<\/p>\n

Iron Class<\/p>\n

1. Mindaugas Simkevicius (LTU) 4:18:00; 2. Markus Oberndorfer (AUT) 4:20:58; 3. Antanas Lucinskas (LTU) 4:28:04; 4. Timothy Lightfoot (AUS) 4:45:44; 5. Markus Beeler (CHE) 4:46:20\u2026<\/p>\n

Provisional Final Overall Classification<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Gold Class<\/p>\n

1. Wade Young (Sherco – RSA) 26:03:15; 2. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM – GER) 26:05:30; 3. Jonny Walker (KTM – GB) 26:39:22; 4. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna – GB) 28:27:36; 5. Alfredo Gomez (Husqvarna – ESP) 28:55:17; 6. Paul Bolton (KTM \u2013 GB) 29:43:36; 7. David Cyprian (KTM \u2013 CZE) 31:12:43; 8. Blake Gutzeit (Yamaha \u2013 RSA) 31:44:26; 9. Marion Roman (Sherco \u2013 ESP) 32:07:30; 10. Philipp Scholz (KTM \u2013 DEU) 33:53:15\u2026<\/p>\n

Silver Class<\/p>\n

1. Dieter Rudolf (AUT) 24:11:06; 2. Michael Walkner (AUT) 25:57:30; 3. Josu Artola (ESP) 26:09:14; 4. Emanuel Gyenes (ROU) 26:50:07; 5. Stefan Simpson (GBR) 27:17:11\u2026<\/p>\n

Bronze Class<\/p>\n

1. Gianino Coscarelli (BRA) 22:44:27; 2. Milos Novakovic (SVN) 23:00:30; 3. Fausto Mota (PRT) 23:55:49; 4. Andreas Maier (AUT) 24:00:46; 5. Aivars Kukojs (LVA) 24:11:06\u2026<\/p>\n

Iron Class<\/p>\n

1. Mindaugas Simkevicius (LTU) 22:45:24; 2. Antanas Lucinskas (LTU) 24:43:03; 3. Markus Oberndorfer (AUT) 24:46:52; 4. Markus Beeler (CHE) 226:30:27; 5. Maksim Gusevskii (RUS) 27:16:52\u2026<\/p>\n

Provisional World Enduro Super Series Standings (after 4 of 8 rounds)<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Jonny Walker (GBR)\u00a02900 points
\n2. Manuel Lettenbichler (GER)\u00a02715 pts
\n3. Billy Bolt (GBR)\u00a02520 pts
\n4. Wade Young (RSA)\u00a02220 pts
\n5. Paul Bolton (GBR)\u00a01832 pts
\n6. Graham Jarvis (GBR) 1818 pts
\n7. Josep Garcia (ESP)\u00a01750 pts
\n8. Taddy Blazusiak (POL)\u00a01445 pts
\n9. Travis Teasdale (RSA) 1410 pts
\n10. Lars Enockl (AUT) 1351 pts<\/p>\n

Red Bull Romaniacs Event Information\u00a0<\/strong>
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.redbullromaniacs.com<\/a>
\nFacebook:\u00a0Red Bull Romaniacs<\/a>
\nInstagram:\u00a0@redbullromaniacs<\/a>
\nTwitter:\u00a0@RedBullRomaniac<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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