Kiwi Rider Jan 2025 Vol.1 | Page 106

DIRT NEWS

BUSTO BUSTS THROUGH

Jaime Busto took the win at the first round of the FIM X-Trial World Championship in Spain , heading off the evergreen Tony Bou in a tight contest in the massive indoor arena in Madrid . With the introduction of the SuperPole round that sees the riders timed over a sprint course , Busto finished in second heading into the final phase of the competition . With the likes of Tony Bou and Adam Raga well in contention all the way , it was a case of keeping his nerve while still pulling out the big moves . The GASGAS Factory Racing rider heads into the next round with a slim five-point lead over Bou with Raga a further three points adrift . In the manufacturers ’ battle , Busto has GASGAS leading from Bou ’ s Montessa and Raga ’ s Sherco .

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