VOL. 50 ISSUE 21 MAY 29, 2013
Jeroni Fajardo was an early leader
but couldn't quite hold on.
rider, 2002 Indoor World Champion Albert Cabestany (24 points)
claimed fourth ahead of 2004
World champ from Japan, Takahisa Fujinami (37 points).
Overnight, the FIM toughened
up four of the 12 sections, hoping
to draw more points from the top
riders, however Raga still managed to complete the first loop
needing on three dabs.
Bou was in much better form
on Sunday and matched Raga
almost point for point as the two
riders entered the third and final
lap tied with eight points each.
Raga appeared to be on the
ropes after he fived three of the
first five sections. However, Bou
fived section two, plus two of the
final four sections to even up the
score.
When all was said and done,
Raga took the win by virtue of
having one more clean than Bou,
completing a sweep of the U.S.
round. With the win, Raga now
takes over the lead in the series standings, sitting one point
P37
ahead of Bou.
"On the last lap, the pressure
may have led us to make more
points," said Raga. "Winning has
not been easy and I'm very happy
because I have shown a good
level, and it is good to leave here
as the championship leader."
Bou admitted that fatigue
played a part of the end result.
"It was a struggle with a lot of
pressure," said Bou. "Adam was
very strong again and we reached
the last lap [even] and were very
tired. On the last lap he gave me
a couple of presents by making
