Kiwi Rider February 2024 Vol.1 | Page 96

DIRT NEWS

BOLT WINS ROMANIA SUPERENDURO

Making it four overall victories in a row ,

Husqvarna Factory Racing ’ s Billy Bolt has won the fourth round of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Cluj , Romania . Battling through a knee injury sustained at the previous round in Germany , Bolt fought hard to claim two wins from three starts and with it , extend his championship lead to 19 points . Although unable to ride his bike since round three due to injury , Bolt wasted no time in settling back into his fast rhythm by topping the afternoon timed practice in Cluj . Proving a much-needed confidence boost . Placing fourth in the SuperPole hot lap , Bolt lined up for race one on his FE 350 aiming to put himself back at the sharp end of the results sheet . Knowing the tight and complicated course would prove difficult to navigate under racing conditions , he tried to pace himself during the opening laps . Avoiding trouble where best he could , he ended race one in second position . Taking to the start line for race two , Bolt seemed determined to get his first victory of the night on the scoreboard . From row two he made short work of the early traffic and quickly slotted into fourth position on lap one . Battling through , he fought his way into second and set his sights on race leader Jonny Walker . With the duo going wheel-to-wheel , Bolt put an incredible overtake on Walker as they began the final lap . Holding firm , he rode clear to a welldeserved race win .
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