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2010
UEM European Quadcross Series
Round 3 - Cingoli MX
Cingoli, Italy
May 15-16, 2010 By:
David Barnes
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European Quadcross
Championship - Round 3 - Pro ATV Race Report
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Italy's favorite, #71 Nicola Montalbini
grabbed the Moto 2 Holeshot & held on
to claim the Moto Win |
The second moto was won by Montalbini. The Italian
rider had the Holeshot with Paul Holmes and drove
away from everyone and anything. Consistently riding
fast laps and having the way clear, made it impossible
for others to catch up.
Behind him Davy Brems was able to go from fourth
to second place. Brems had a bad first moto, a twelfth
place after stalling his engine while overtaking
a lapped rider. He overtook the KTM’s of Holmes
and Watson and had a comfortable lead on Matthieu
Ternynck. The Frenchmen had again a podium finish,
this time with third place. During the race, Ternynck
could benefit from crash in front of him, to climb
form seventh to third place.
Jason MacBeth gained a spot, ending on fourth
place in the second moto. Fifth place came to
Paul Holmes. The 2009 Champion had a great start,
but an accident in the final of the race ended
al hopes of a podium finish. Nevertheless, Holmes
kept on fighting and could gain two places and
so gaining precious Championship points.
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ATV Racing Podium Moto Two (left to right)
Davi Brems (2nd), Nicola Montalbini (1st),
Matthieu Ternynck (3rd) |
The holeshot in Moto 3 was again for Nicola Montalbini.
The Italian rider was off to a great start, so
was Vlaeymans and Holmes. Montalbini lead the
pack the entire race.
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Romain Couprie came on strong in the final
Moto to claim the 2nd spot right behind
Nicola Montalbini |
Only Couprie was able to challenge Montalbini
for the lead in the final laps, and W-Tec's Vlaeymanswas
also in the hunt for a podium finish before he
collided with a lappped racers, which dropped
him back to an eigth place finish.
Third place came to Matthieu Ternynck again.
His third podium finish of the day. The Frenchmen
is certainly on a roll. Leaving the first corner
in twelfth position. Ternynck was able to fight
his way back and score important points. He didn’t
got it for free to. For over half a race, Ternynck
and Holmes fought out a great battle. Giving the
win to Ternynck with only tenths of seconds. Behind
them, Jason Macbeth was trying to score from the
fight.
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ATV Racing Podium Moto Three (left to right)
Romain Couprie (2nd), Nicola Montalbini
(1st), Matthieu Ternynck (3rd) |
Macbeth had a great weekend and gained two places
in the Championship standing, ending up at third
place. Joe Maessen and Jan Vlaeymans lost both
a place. Couprie stays on top, but his advance
on countrymen Matthieu Ternynck shrank with 8
points.
After three of the seven rounds, the Championship
is taking on its shape. Romain Couprie has a comfortable
lead after a great start. Ternynck on the other
hand, is in the middle of a fantastic catch up.
Behind them, everything remains close. Joe Maessen
rides very consistent and scores points every
weekend. Jan Vlaeymans has a handicap of one DNF,
thereby losing expensive points. Brems and Holmes
rode like Maessen consistent races, and thus are
only 5 points behind. Mark Watson grows with every
round, and is trying to close the gap. Just like
Watson, Nicola Montalbini had a terrific weekend.
But, both riders have already two DNF’s.
Thus, with small gaps separating the third till
tenth place. Everything still seems possible.
Four rounds are still ahead, which results in
twelve moto's where points can be earned.
Round Four of the UEM European Championship is
in Poland on June 5-6th, 2010
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