Red Bull KTM complete final prep race in Axel during the weekend
Race Three of the 2020 MXGP Championship will resume in Latvia this weekend.
Rene Hofer | Red Bull KTM | Photo credits: KTM Factory Racing
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings and Rene Hofer have completed the last prep race in Axel, Holland, last weekend. The two will are all geared up to resume action in the third round of 2020 MXGP in Latvia. During the Axel International MXGP, Herlings claimed a motor victory and Hofer clocked two top-five finishes in the MX2 Class.
The Kegums circuit was a great training exercise for the riders for the Grand Prix of Latvia. Kegums has a hard base but the sandy terrain is enough to provide tough and technical bumps.
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Kegums will host rounds three, four and five of 2020 MXGP with the Grands Prix now running a one-day format. The events will take place on Sunday 9th, Wednesday 12th and Sunday 16th. Red Bull KTM currently leads both the MXGP and MX2 contests.
Jeffrey Herlings- (Red Bull KTM)- As It Happened
“Today was a good day. I holeshot the first moto before it was red-flagged and then did the same again and dominated. It was pretty easy going. I started well in the second moto but a bunch of guys crashed and I ended up with my front wheel stuck between the rear wheel and the fender of another bike. So, it took some time to get free and start again. I was last but worked my way up to the front-runners. I just ran out of time. It was a decent practice and beneficial day. I enjoyed it. Now we’re looking forward to Latvia.”
Rene Hofer (Red Bull KTM)- As It Happened
“It was a fun day and definitely the best preparation for the upcoming triple event in Latvia. The track was rough but not too demanding. I miscued both of my starts but made some passes in the first laps which helped a lot. Riding-wise I was really happy about today. Especially in that second moto I felt really strong, so I am definitely ready to restart the MXGP season next Sunday. Finally!”
Michelle Liew
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