{"id":41309,"date":"2018-09-05T10:27:50","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T08:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enduro.nl\/?p=41309"},"modified":"2018-09-05T10:27:50","modified_gmt":"2018-09-05T08:27:50","slug":"stage-set-for-world-enduro-super-series-at-red-bull-111-megawatt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enduro.nl\/wordpress-enduronlnewsite\/41309\/stage-set-for-world-enduro-super-series-at-red-bull-111-megawatt\/","title":{"rendered":"Stage Set For World Enduro Super Series At Red Bull 111 Megawatt"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Wels, Austria – 4 September 2018 \u2014 A bumper entry of 1000 competitors are headed to Poland\u2019s Red Bull 111 Megawatt this coming weekend, September 8\/9, for round five of the World Enduro Super Series. At the head of the standings, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing\u2019s Jonny Walker (GB) aims to keep his lead intact over Germany\u2019s Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing\u2019s Billy Bolt (GB).<\/p>\n

With the summer break complete, the World Enduro Super Series readies itself for the second half of the championship. Kicking things off with Red Bull 111 Megawatt, a high-intensity four rounds in 10 weeks will then determine the outcome of this year\u2019s inaugural battle to become the ULTIMATE ENDURO CHAMPION.<\/p>\n

Now in its fifth edition, Red Bull 111 Megawatt marks the final Hard Enduro event on the championship calendar. But it offers a unique twist on Cross-Country racing \u2013 requiring competitors to display elements of speed, technical riding, fitness, head-to-head racing and race craft in order to be successful. Staged over two days, Saturday\u2019s opening day of competition will see 1000 amateur and professional riders vie for a place on Sunday\u2019s all-important start line. Two unique special tests \u2014 Motocross and Endurocross \u2014 will be raced twice with the fastest 500 making the grade for Sunday\u2019s main event.<\/p>\n

Utilising Europe\u2019s largest coal mine to its maximum, riders then face three laps of a demanding 30-kilometre long course that weaves its way around the spectacular venue. Filled with large sandy climbs, near-vertical drop offs, gigantic sandy moguls and a multitude of high-speed Enduro trails, it\u2019s a thrilling race that will push riders to their physical and mental limits.<\/p>\n

Victorious in Poland for the last three years, championship leader Walker has made the Red Bull 111 Megawatt his own. Ferociously fast around the Belchatow mine, the British rider will be the rider to beat. Yet to claim a win in this season\u2019s WESS, the KTM rider knows that claiming maximum points at round five will set him up perfectly for the remaining races to come.<\/p>\n

Sitting second to Walker in the title chase, Lettenbichler is arguably this year\u2019s standout performer. With three podium visits in four races, the young 20-year-old privateer is also knocking on the door of his debut WESS victory. With 185 points separating him from Walker, a win in Poland could turn the standings on its head at this crucial part in the series. As round one winner, Bolt will be eager to return to the podium at round five. Always spectacular to watch, the 21-year-old British rider will be aiming high at Red Bull 111 Megawatt.<\/p>\n

Keen to keep his winning momentum rolling, round four winner Sherco Factory Racing\u2019s Wade Young will be a strong contender in Poland. The South African, who sits fourth overall in the championship chase, is favoured for a top three result. So too is his teammate Mario Roman. The Spaniard has twice finished second at Red Bull 111 Megawatt, shadowing Walker across the finish line both times. Fit and healthy again after his injuries sustained at Red Bull Romaniacs, Roman will be hoping it becomes a case of third time lucky in Poland.<\/p>\n

Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna – GB) is another rider looking to add to his 2018 win tally in Poland. Third in last year\u2019s edition of the race, he\u2019s shown he is capable of finishing on the podium and will be eager to make amends for his disappointing non-finish at round four. In a similar fashion, so too will home favourite Taddy Blazusiak (KTM). Founder of Red Bull 111 Megawatt, Blazusiak won the first edition of the race back in 2014, beating Walker straight up. Ready to kick start the second half of WESS in the best possible way, a win by Blazusiak will certainly be a memorable one.<\/p>\n

Classic Enduro and Cross-Country specialists Josep Garcia (KTM – ESP) and Nathan Watson (KTM – GB) are two riders who remain an outside bet for a surprise result. Already proving they can handle the world\u2019s toughest Hard Enduro Rallye at Red Bull Romaniacs, both are eager to stretch their legs and enjoy the faster Cross-Country style event that Red Bull 111 Megawatt offers.<\/p>\n

Currently fifth overall in the championship, Britain\u2019s Paul Bolton (KTM) is another rider never to be counted out. Likewise, Beta Factory Racing\u2019s Travis Teasdale (RSA), Gas Gas Factory Racing\u2019s Lars Enockl (AUT) and Estonia\u2019s Rannar Uusna (KTM) will all be in the mix, ensuring a top 10 finish will be extremely hard fought for.<\/p>\n

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

View a preview of the 2018 Red Bull 111 Megawatt here on RedBull.tv<\/p>\n

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

1. Jonny Walker (KTM – GB) 2900 points; 2. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM – GER) 2715 pts; 3. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna – GBR) 2520 pts; 4. Wade Young (Sherco – RSA) 2220 pts; 5. Paul Bolton (KTM – GBR) 1832 pts; 6. Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna – GBR) 1818 pts; 7. Josep Garcia (KTM – ESP) 1750 pts; 8. Taddy Blazusiak (KTM – POL) 1445 pts; 9. Travis Teasdale (Beta – RSA) 1410 pts; 10. Lars Enockl (Gas Gas – AUT) 1351 pts\u2026<\/p>\n

Red Bull 111 Megawatt Fast Facts<\/p>\n

2.59: Jonny Walker\u2019s winning margin in seconds over Mario Roman in 2016
\n3: Jonny Walker has claimed a hat trick of wins (2015, 2016, 2017)
\n10.85: Walker\u2019s winning margin in seconds over Roman in 2017
\n111: The race starts at exactly 1:11pm in honour of Taddy Blazusiak,111 being his race number
\n1000: Number of competitors entered
\n2014: Blazusiak won the first edition of the race<\/p>\n

Red Bull 111 Megawatt 2017 Podium<\/p>\n

1. Jonny Walker (KTM); 2. Mario Roman (Sherco); 3. Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna)
\nRed Bull 111 Megawatt Past Winners<\/p>\n

2017: Jonny Walker (KTM)
\n2016: Jonny Walker (KTM)
\n2015: Jonny Walker (KTM)
\n2014: Taddy Blazusiak (KTM)<\/p>\n

Red Bull 111 Megawatt Schedule<\/p>\n

Saturday, 8 September:
\nQualifications
\n10:00-14:00 \u2014 Round 1
\n14:30-18:30 \u2014 Round 2<\/p>\n

Sunday, 9 September:
\n9:45 \u2013 Final B (qualifiers 501-750)
\n1:11pm \u2013 Final Race (qualifiers 1-500)<\/p>\n

Red Bull 111 Megawatt Event Information<\/p>\n

Website: www.redbull.pl\/111megawatt
\nFacebook Event: Red Bull 111 Megawatt
\nFacebook Group: Megawattocy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Wels, Austria – 4 September 2018 \u2014 A bumper entry of 1000 competitors are headed to Poland\u2019s Red Bull 111 Megawatt this coming weekend, September 8\/9, for round five of the World Enduro Super Series. At the head of the standings, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing\u2019s Jonny Walker (GB) aims to keep his lead intact…<\/p>\n

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