Bolt Completes Perfect Season
H
usqvarna Factory Racing's
Billy Bolt has won his fourth
consecutive world title with a
dominant ride in the final round
of 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World
Championship on home soil in
Newcastle, England, on March
2. The Brit won all seven rounds
of the championship on his
Husqvarna FE 350, clinching the
2024 title after qualifying for the
evening's program through the
SuperPole.
The champion-elect came
into his home race with a cushy
59-point lead, knowing a win
in SuperPole would lock up his
fourth consecutive title. Link
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ing together what proved to be
the perfect lap, he immediately
celebrated with his Husqvarna
Factory Racing team, family
and friends and then set about
capping off an incredible indoor
campaign by winning all three
races in Newcastle.
"I've always dreamed of racing
in front of my hometown," Bolt
said. "So to come here tonight
and not only win but clinch
the World Championship for a
fourth time is mind-blowing. I
grew up in Newcastle; it's my
home. The track got tougher as
the night went on. It was hard
not to make a mistake. Overall,
it's been a challenging season,
especially with my injury midway,
but thanks to my team, we've
won the championship. We'll
celebrate tonight!"
Bolt finished out the season
with 427 points, which was well
clear of the next best rider in the
championship, privateer Beta
rider Jonny Walker, who had 354
points. Walker was also second
overall on the night with 2-3-3
finishes.
"I feel like I'm riding well, and I
just need to change a few things,
get rid of a few mistakes," Walker
said. "I'm really looking forward
to next year, and I'll be giving it
WIND
IN THE
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Billy Bolt wrapped up
his fourth consecutive
FIM SuperEnduro World
Championship in his
hometown of Newcastle
in the U.K.
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