NEW SUZUKIS DOMINATE IN BELGIUM
In deep and difficult conditions at the opening round of
the Belgian United Telecom Trophy series at Beervelde, Team
Teka Suzuki WMX1 riders Steve Ramon and Ken De Dycker dominated
proceedings on their all-new RM-Z450s.
Reigning MX1 World Champion Ramon was in dominant form on
the day winning the opening two motos after leading from start
to finish. An uncharacteristic bad start from the Belgian
rider in moto three saw him have to battle through the pack
to chase home his team mate De Dycker in second.
"The track was really tough today but the club did a
good job to make it rideable," said Ramon. "My racing
went pretty good - I had two good starts and each time I was
able to make the break early on. I had a bad start in the
final heat and De Dycker was simply too far away to reel him
in. You really needed to focus today because even a slight
mistake could have some serious consequences."
De Dycker's day was a little more difficult as anyone not
out front soon found them covered in sticky Beervelde sand
that played havoc with their goggles. But grabbing the lead
on the first lap from Kevin Strijbos in moto three, he was
able to run away with his first win of the day to notch up
a 3-2-1 scorecard for second overall.
"Finally everything went perfect in the last heat,"
reckoned De Dycker. "I had a good start and was able
to attack right away and win easily. It's too bad I messed
up the start in my other two races. In heat one I had to throw
away my goggles which didn't help but all in all it was a
pretty good day."
Currently fighting fit and in dominant form Team Teka Suzuki
WMX1 now head to Valkenswaard in Holland for round one of
the MX1 World Championship on April 6th.
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