FIM Motocross World Championship
Loket
MXGP of the Czech Republic
A Fourth Consecutive Podium for Romain Febvre
An outstanding ride through the pack in Race 2 of the Czech round of the FIM World MXGP Motocross Championship at Loket earned Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP's Romain Febvre his fourth consecutive podium and saw him close dramatically in on second in the series standings. Meanwhile, DRT Kawasaki rider Kay Karssemakers also showed tremendous spirit in the FIM World MX2 Motocross Championship as he also overcame a first-turn incident to finish 10th overall.
MXGP Results
Romain Febvre
MXGP
"After I came back strongly to second in the first moto I knew the start would be important in Race 2, but I got caught up in a crash at the first corner; my bike was blocked with that of other riders; I was stuck on top of one bike with another on top of mine, and it took me something like 20 seconds to rejoin the race. I thought the podium was over, but I dug deep and had good lines to finish fifth; I am so proud of this podium. Nothing has changed in my approach to the championship. I always try to ride as well as I can; that's the only way to fight for the title."
Courtney Duncan
WMX
"The first moto yesterday was definitely a step in the right direction. The speed was there, the fitness too. I was a bit of my old self again; I just need to get off the start. The improvement was just down to plain and simple hard work, and I loved the track with the hills and the off-cambers; it was real old school motocross. It would have been nice to have won or been second, but I'm stoked to be back on the box and can be proud of the improvements we have made during the last six weeks; I'm not quite back to where I was, but I'm well and truly on my way, and thanks to all those who have helped me get here."
Kay Karssemakers
MX2
"Liam Everts and a few others crashed in front of me at the first corner in the first race, and I could not avoid them, but I was really happy with my riding as I came back from last to 13th; it's not the easiest track to pass on, and we have a full grid today, but I fought to the end. My lap times were good, so I knew that if I rode like that again in the second moto I could be Top 10, and that is exactly what I did! I made several good passes during the first few laps and just did my thing, riding smooth. I really enjoyed the track today, and now I'm looking forward to the sand next week at Lommel; the track is 15 minutes from my home, just over the border in the Netherlands."
Mathis Valin
MX2
"We have been getting closer step-by-step, and it was good to have my first podium of the season before the break. I found a good flow in the first moto to finish second, but [Liam] Everts crashed right in front of me on the first lap of the second race. I knew I had to push hard to get on the box after that, but I managed it."
Pauls Jonass
MXGP
"My speed was good in both practices, but I'm just lacking a bit of confidence in the longer motos. I don't get physically tired, but you need to be on your top game to battle up front at this level; sometimes you just need to pin and not be scared in sketchy moments. The second moto was a step in the right direction, and now we have one month to regroup and come back swinging for the rest of the season."
