The podium of the European Women’s Cup, with the winner Sara Andersen (Denmark), Julie Dalgaard (Denmark) in second position, and Emelie Dahl (Sweden) in third. From the left, the officials Nita Korhonen (Director FIM Women’s Commission), Dr Wolfgang Srb (FIM Europe President) and Andrzej Witkovski (PZM President). Photo @Susanne Hüttinger
On a very nice sunny Sunday with temperatures up to 27 degrees and no wind, the racing day in Cieszyn (Poland) of the EMX 65 and 85 NE Zone and EMX Women’s Cup started with warm up, followed by the Opening Ceremony, and 2 races in each of the three classes.
“The first ever European Motocross Cup for Women was a big success”, stated Dr Wolfgang Srb, FIM Europe President. “The high number of entries – 54 – is a big motivation to go on and probably expand the number of events as of next year. The Polish Federation PZM and the club in Cieszyn did an excellent job”.
Women´s Cup
It was the first race on Sunday, but Race 2 – after yesterday’s – for the Women’s Cup. The fastest rider in this race was Britt van Der Werff, from The Netherlands. Second place for Sara Andersen, from Denmark, who finished the race before Natalie Kane, from Ireland.
In Race 3 the winner was Emelie Dahl, from Sweden. With her on the podium Julie Dalgaard and Sara Andersen, both from Denmark.
The overall standings for the Women’s Cup 2016 see Sara Andersen winner in front of Julie Dalgaard and Emelie Dahl.
EMX 65cc
In Race1 the fastest rider was Eduards Bidzans from Latvia. With him on the podium, also his compatriots Kirils Maslovs and Karlis Albers Reisulis.
Race 2 was won again by Eduards Bidzans. Second place to Kirill Vorobev, from Russia, and third for Karlis Albers Reisulis, who was able to go back on the podium after Race1.
The standings in EMX 65cc after the first round see Eduards Bidzans leader in front of Kirill Vorobev and Karis Albers Reisulis.
EMX 85cc
The winner of Race1 was Allar Pent from Estonia, who finished the race ahead of Jorgen Matthias Talviku, from Estonia, and of Patriks Uzuls from Latvia.
In Race2 Jorgen Matthias Talviku was the winner. Second place for Allar Pent, followed by Kristians Freimanis, from Latvia.
The standings in EMX 85cc after the first round see Jorgen Matthias Talviku leader with the same points as Allar Pent. Third position for Patriks Uzuls.
Full results on FIM Europe website:
http://www.fim-europe.eu/events/195, http://www.fim-europe.eu/events/196
