VOL. 56 ISSUE 1 JANUARY 8, 2019 P37
Zach Bell won all
of the MX tests
but didn't have
the magic in the
enduro tests and
took third overall.
tion, where the smoothest line
was along the K-rail. There was
also more single track added at
the back of the sprawling facility.
Robert dominated on his new
factory KTM 450, especially
in the enduro sections, win-
ning all six of those tests. While
Bell won every one of the moto
tests, the additional length of the
enduro tests paid big for Robert.
"Zach was moving in the
moto tests, but the race was
really made or lost in the enduro
tests," said Robert. "I was giving
up a second or two on the moto
tests, but I was able to make up
20 seconds in the enduro tests.
"I really hope we can get this
thing to grow because it's really
incredible. You have to learn
to not make any mistakes. It's
really tough out there, but that's
part of the game. I'm stoked at
KTM-mounted
Gary Sutherlin
was consistent
in all tests and
finished second
overall.