Bulgarian Teodor Kabakchiev
(Sherco), South African James
Moore (Beta) and Spaniard
Mario Roman (Husqvarna) spent
the day trading positions, and
it was the Bulgarian who found
the extra gear when it counted.
Kabakchiev brought his Sherco
home third, holding off Moore by
more than four and a half min-
utes on a course that punished
every mistake.
The result sees Lettenbichler
extend his championship lead to
24 points over Brightmore with
three rounds remaining. Kabak-
chiev is third in points, just three
points ahead of Ashton Bright-
more (GasGas), and lurking
behind in fifth is Great Britain's
Billy Bolt (Husqvarna).
The series now heads to Le-
sotho for round six, the Roof of
Africa, taking place from Sep-
tember 23-26.
CN
OVERALL (Top 5)
1. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 2:07:12
2. Mitch Brightmore (GG) 2:13:20 +6:07
3. Teodor Kabakchiev (She)
2:14:54 +7:41
4. James Moore (Bet) 2:19:26 +12:13
5. Mario Roman (Hus) 2:21:43 +14:30
WIND
IN THE
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Mitch Brightmore (12) kept Lettenbichler
honest in the main race.
Teodor Kabakchiev snuck onto the podium.
