FlM World Championship Motocross Series
Round 9: Horensbergdam Circuit
"I don't like this track at all," Reynard said. "I got a bad start after bogging on the line. I then hit a crashedout rider in the first lap and went
down, then got going and was able to
find some better lines. I was really
happy with my times from the last
few laps."
(Above) Gordon Crockard (3) gets the
Jump on the 250cc pack. He's chased
by Andrew McFartane (88). PIt &eirer (5)
and the rest of field.
up the inside, and I was third into the
second turn. This year has been
tough for me. I know KTM have
worked hard to get some better
results; it's been a learning experience for us with the new bikes."
Reynard had a disappointing race,
opening the moto midpack before
crashing and being lapped by Pichon.
The American then pushed a little harder and finally made a charge through
the field to land in eighth place.
500cc GP
Four-time champ Smets dominated the proceedings. The tall, blonde
Belgian made a lightning start and
took off, never to be challenged
again. While the crown is long lost,
Smets continues to challenge Everts
for wins.
"I really felt good today," Smets
said. "It took me many years to win a
Belgian Grand Prix, and the feeling of
winning at home is really satisfying. I
didn't really need to push too hard.
Once I had the lead, I just rode my
own race and could maintain a good
tempo. I nearly crashed at one stage,
though. The circuit was really slippery, and the bike just about flicked
me off. I was lucky, however. Witp all
the bad luck I have had this year, it's
about time I had some good luck."
Garcia gave chase to Smets in the
(Left) With his
sixth straight win,
Mlckael Pichon
broke the record
for the most
consecutive GP
wins In the 250cc
class. Tomen
Hallman and
Mamicq Bervoets
formerly shared
the record.
(Right) Patrick
Capps took over
the 125cc points
lead with his
second win
of the series.
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early part of the race, although a
stone from Smets' back wheel soon
change the strategy of the KTM rider.
"I wanted to attack Joel," Garcia
said. "Then, after a couple of laps, I
got a stone in my hand, and it hurt
really bad. I slowed, and he got
away."
Everts had been in a poor position
early, stuck behind Andrea Bartolini
and Marnicq Bervoets for several laps.
