DIRT NEWS
Day two was much drier and Busto set the standard from the first section , completing lap one on a score of 22 which gave him a threemark advantage before he put on a masterclass in the afternoon . Heading into the final two sections of the trial having added just a single extra mark to his total on his second lap , he then incurred a pair of maximums which left victory in the balance , but he claimed his third win of the season on a tie-break after completing the course in a faster time and will travel to San Marino next month with the joint lead in the championship . “ The TrialGP of Japan was incredible for me ,” said Busto . “ I rode really well both days . Yesterday I was fighting with Toni all day but in the end , I made some silly mistakes which cost me the race . Today I started with a clear mind , focused from the first section on and I led the whole day . I had Toni behind and it ’ s just a pity on the last two sections I had two fives which nearly cost me the race but in the end I got the win so I couldn ’ t be happier . I ’ ve scored some really good points for the championship , and we hope to continue like this for the rest of the season .”
TRIALGP CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS ( AFTER ROUND 3 )
TrialGP 1 . Jaime Busto ( GASGAS ) 111 2 . Toni Bou ( Montesa ) 111 3 . Adam Raga ( TRRS ) 84
Trial2 1 . Billy Green ( Scorpa ) 98 2 . Jack Peace ( Sherco ) 66 3 . Pablo Suarez ( Montesa ) 84 5 . Sondre Haga ( GASGAS ) 60 12 . Jack Dance ( GASGAS ) 25
KIWI RIDER 93