Kiwi Rider April 2022 Vol.1 | Page 99

DIRT NEWS

BILLY BOLT WINS SUPERENDURO

Husqvarna ’ s Billy Bolt has wrapped up the 2022 Superenduro season with yet another victory , in Germany , the last jewel in the crown of his decisive championship this year . With 14 wins from 15 heats , Bolt was an unstoppable force during the 2022 Superenduro season which started in December in Poland and concluded in March ’ s German double-header . During the fifth and final found in the Germany town of Riesa , Husqvarna Factory Racing ’ s Billy Bolt has delivered another dominant display of riding . Having secured the world title the previous night at the same venue , Bolt ’ s victory ensured a clean sweep of podium results across the five rounds . Fighting tooth and nail , teammate Colton Haaker ended his championship campaign in third overall behind Beta ’ s Johnny Walker .

Less than 24 hours after winning the 2022 SuperEnduro World Championship , a reversed course at the same venue offered new motivation for Billy as he aimed for an unbeaten run of overall victories in the season . Posting the fastest time in SuperPole on his FE350 set the tone for what was to follow . Immediately taking the lead on the opening lap of race one , the British rider soon checked out . Comfortably attacking all of the biggest obstacles , he eased away from the field to take a commanding 27-second margin of victory . In race two , with the start order reversed , Bolt eased his way around the first corner before beginning his fight forward . Up to third on lap three , he put his Husqvarna into the lead on lap five and controlled proceedings from there to take his second win . Determined to sign off his season on a high , Bolt gated third in race three but was leading
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