Bulgarian Motorcycling Federation (BMF) was in charge of hosting in Sevlievo (Bulgaria) the second round of the South Eastern Zone EMX85 & EMX65, together with the second round of EMX Open. More than six thousand spectators gathered to the renowned MX track to enjoy the races.
The podium of EMX 85. From the left, Ivan Ivanov, Mayor of Sevlievo, Nicoleta Olariu, Jury President, Dr. Wolfgang Srb, FIM Europe PresidentUnfortunately it was raining from Friday to Sunday. Despite the efforts of the organizers, the EMX65 races had to be cancelled.
The mud created by the rain on the track was the first and foremost obstacle of the riders. In EMX85 almost all riders started the first race, but the only two riders that were able to complete the full 11 laps race were Bulgarian Nikolay Malinov (KTM) and Moldavian Igor Cuharciuc (KTM), with the Bulgarian on the top spot. Two laps behind but in third place finished Bulgarian Kristian Ivanov (KTM).
In race2, due to the difficulty of the track only five riders managed to score points: Moldavian Nikolai Timus (KTM) finished first, while Bulgarians Nikolay Malinov (KTM) and Viktor Neychev (KTM) finished second and third. Fourth position for Greek rider Marius Kanakis (KTM), enough to give him the third position in the overall, while the fifth position was occupied by Romanian female rider Aida Cojanu (Yamaha).
The overall in EMX85 was won by Nikolay Malinov of Bulgaria while second place went to Moldavian Nikolai Timus.
The podium of EMX Open. From the left, Ivan Ivanov, Mayor of Sevlievo, Nicoleta Olariu, Jury President, Dr. Wolfgang Srb, FIM Europe President
In EMX Open Ukrainian rider Volodymyr Tarasov (KTM) put on a force demonstration of how a motorcycle should be ridden in mud, earning the nickname of “King of the Mud”, scoring a double win. If in the first race Slovenian Ian Katanec (Yamaha) finished in second position in front of Czech Petr Bartos (KTM). In race2 Czech Petr Mihalec (Honda) finished in second place before Ukrainian rider Dmytro Asmanov (Yamaha).
The overall podium of EMX Open was the following: Volodymyr Tarasov on the first step, Petr Mihalec in second place with 40 points and Ian Katanec in third place with 35 points.
Mr. Ivan Ivanov, Mayor of the city of Sevlievo was present at the event together with Dr. Wolfgang Srb, FIM Europe President.
The next event of EMX85 & EMX65 will be held together with the third round of EMX Open and it is scheduled to take place in Mladina (Croatia) on 20-21st of May.
Full results on FIM Europe website: http://www.fim-europe.eu/events/332 and http://www.fim-europe.eu/events/333
