KTM Enduro factory riders Samuli Aro and Marko Tarkkala started the world championship season in style on Saturday with a 1-2 victory in the first race at Oestersund, the GP held in the heart of Sweden.
The two Finnish riders were at home in the deep snow conditions, the only 2-race series ridden in winter conditions and using spiked tyres. Aro moved up from E2 last year to the big bike category where he fought a tough battle with fellow Finn Mika Ahola and the stage has now been set for the two KTM riders to lock horns in the 2008 season.
Good fight
"Aro and Marko fought a great battle for the lead all the way and they were only a couple of seconds apart going into the second last test," team boss Fabio Farioli said after the race. "It was a good race and a good fight."
Finns at home in snowy conditions
KTM's two Finnish riders were really at home in the snowy conditions at Oestersund. Temperatures varied between 2- and minus 2 decrees Celsius on a day where there was no wind, conditions that are expected to prevail for the second race on Sunday. This is the third year that the Enduro season has opened in Sweden and the winter conditions have now become a standard challenge.
Results:
1. Samuli Aro, Finland, KTM
2. Marko Tarkkala, Finland, KTM
3. Bjorne Carlsson, Sweden, Husaberg
4. Sebastien Guillaume, France, Husqvarna
5. Christophe Nambotin, France, Gas Gas
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Fabio Farioli talks about the coming season
12.03.2008
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KTM Enduro Factory Racing Team Manager Fabio Farioli talks to KTM Racing about the coming season.
What are your expectations for the 2008 Enduro season?
We go into this season with very good riders (as usual…) in all three classes. We want to be consistently on the podium and I believe we have a good chance of finishing with some ti ... mehr |
Top riders in all three classes for KTM Enduro Factory Racing
12.03.2008
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The KTM Enduro Factory Racing Team, as always under the experienced guidance of team boss Fabio Farioli, goes into the 2008 racing season pumped with confidence.
With a talented line-up in each class, the team expects to reap podiums and titles this year. To keep riders motivated and to give them new challenges there has been a shakeup of riders in the individua ... mehr |
Swedish stage launches 2008 WEC this weekend
11.03.2008
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With just days to go before the 2008 FIM World Enduro Championship begins with the Grand Prix of Sweden, the UFO Corse Yamaha team are busy putting the final touches to what they are confident will be a successful season with their WR450F and WR250F machinery. The series opener is being staged for the third successive season in Ostersund, deep within the heart of Scandinavia’s fr ... mehr |
Taddy Blasuziak opens Hell's Gate and blasts his way through
10.02.2008
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KTM Factory rider Taddy Blasuziak of Poland put in a superb start-to-finish race on Saturday to take victory in the Hell's Gate Extreme Enduro event in Il Ciocco, in Italy's northern Tuscany.
Taddy, who has been making a huge impression on the international extreme Enduro calendar in the winter months in his first season as a fully-fledged KTM factory rider took ... mehr |
David Knight crowned World Cup Indoor Enduro champion in Genoa
03.02.2008
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KTM hero and factory rider David Knight showed his true fighting spirit on a very fast Indoor Enduro circuit in Genoa late on Saturday to win the title of the 2007-08 Indoor Enduro World Cup champion.
The event in Genoa followed two previous races in Barcelona and Munich.
Cliff hanger
But the Genoa race was a cliff hanger for Knight ... mehr |
National Hare & Hound Series - 1st round Lucerne, CA
29.01.2008
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Defending Hare and Hound Champion, David Pearson, proved why he holds the number one plate when he finished first overall at Round 1 of the AMA Hare and Hound Series in Lucerne, CA.
The course conditions couldn't have been better as the rain from the night before and early morning kept the desert ground saturated allowing the riders to race the event without the ... mehr |
Red Bull KTM riders take first and second place at the first round of the AMA National Enduro Series.
29.01.2008
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National Enduro Series - 1st round Sumter, SC
The riders and fans could not have asked for a more beautiful day to start off the first round of the AMA National Enduro Series. The weather was sunny with temperatures in the mid 50's as the riders geared up to tackle the course.
Defending National Enduro Champion Mike Lafferty took the ear ... mehr |
Knighter invincible at the 4th "The Tough One"
27.01.2008
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KTM's David Knight took his revenge on fellow KTM factory rider Taddy Blazusiak at the weekend taking a victorious fourth edition of the extreme Enduro Sprint Scramble rightly named "The Tough One".
Blazusiak, who stole victory from the Manxman at the legendary Last Man Standing in the USA in the closing stages of 2007 was second at this challenging event held i ... mehr |
Taddy Blazusiak blasts away opposition at Rodeo-X Endurocross
17.01.2008
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Taddy Blazusiak, the Polish rider who came, saw and conquered the 2007 Erzberg Rodeo and won himself a KTM factory rider position for his efforts, snatched victory at the weekend at the Rodeo-X Endurocross event in Linz, Austria.
Taddy was in blistering form and out to fascina ... mehr |
KTM's David Knight Takes Round Two of Enduro World Cup
17.12.2007
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The mighty Knighter was back on his KTM and in exemplary form to dominate the second round of the 2007 FIM Indoor Enduro World Cup held in the Olympic Stadium Munich at the weekend.
KTM's newest factory rider Taddy Blazusiak (Poland) was close behind in second place, rounding off ... mehr |
Six Days 2007 - KTM sets new records in rider participation and service
28.11.2007
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The Six Days Enduro classic, this year held in La Serena Chile, proved to be another exceptional occasion for KTM factory riders. It also set new records for participation and service on and for KTM machines.
Italy took the coveted world trophy with a major contribution from KTM factory rider Alessandro Belometti, with his team-mate Fabien Planet helping France ... mehr |
Aubert wins the ‘07 ISDE while Yamaha claims the Manufacturers title
19.11.2007
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Aboard his WR450F Frenchman Johnny Aubert has produced his first overall ISDE win at the 82nd running of the International Six Days Enduro held at La Serena, Chile. Topping the Enduro 2 class by being the fastest rider overall his efforts contributed substantially in helping his Yamaha UFO Corse A team to win the Manufacturers award. Johnny’s blistering speed also played a key ro ... mehr |
Italy conquers 2007 Six Day event to take World Trophy in Chile
18.11.2007
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It was "Viva Italia" on the final day of the legendary Enduro Six Days event, staged in 2007 in La Serena, Chile, with the Italian squad, strongly supported by KTM's factory rider Alessandro Belometti taking the coveted World Trophy.
France, with an excellent contribution from KTM's Fabien Planet came in second and Sweden took the minor place. Finland, who looke ... mehr |
Guerrero and Aubert lead Yamaha’s assault on the 82nd ISDE
16.11.2007
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The Italian team entry
Representing Spain and France respectively UFO Corse Yamaha team riders Cristobal Guerrero and Johnny Aubert will head Yamaha’s official participation in the 82nd running of the International Six Days Enduro, which takes place in La Serena, Chile from November 12 to 17. The UFO Corse Yamaha team's other riders; Fabrizio Dini, Mauriz ... mehr |
8hours Qatar Endurance race results
10.11.2007
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1 1 SBK S.E.R.T. PHILIPPE Vincent/LAGRIVE Mathieu SUZUKI GSXR 1000 8:00:30.281 222 149,693 2:03.263 - 77 157,712
2 7 SBK Yamaha Austria RacingTeam MARTIN Steve/JERMAN Igor/CUDLIN Damian YAMAHA R1 8:01:24.865 222 0:54.584 149,410 2:04.990 - 152 155,532
3 95 SBK Qatar Endurance Racing SILVA ALBEROLA Ivan/CARRASCO Victor/AL NAIMI Mishel KAWASAKI ZX 10R 8:01:03.814 21 ... mehr |
8 Hours Qatar Endurance Race after 5 hours
10.11.2007
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1 7 SBK Yamaha Austria RacingTeam MARTIN Steve/JERMAN Igor/CUDLIN Damian YAMAHA R1 5:03:51.427 140 149,281 2:05.160 - 28 155,321
2 95 SBK Qatar Endurance Racing SILVA ALBEROLA Ivan/CARRASCO Victor/AL NAIMI Mishel KAWASAKI ZX 10R 5:04:31.242 140 0:39.815 148,955 2:04.371 - 8 156,307
3 1 SBK S.E.R.T. PHILIPPE Vincent/LAGRIVE Mathieu SUZUKI GSXR 1000 5:05:39.885 139 ... mehr |
8 Hours Qatar Endurance Warm-Up Results
10.11.2007
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1 1 SBK S.E.R.T. PHILIPPE Vincent/LAGRIVE Mathieu SUZUKI GSXR 1000 2:04.070 18 2:04.070
2 21 SBK RMT 21 Racing Honda MEYER Henrik/HEIDGER Frank/VOS Arie HONDA CBR 1000 RR 2:05.582 19 2:05.582 0:01.512
3 95 SBK Qatar Endurance Racing SILVA ALBEROLA Ivan/CARRASCO Victor/AL NAIMI Mishel KAWASAKI ZX 10R 2:05.890 19 2:05.890 0:01.820
4 7 SBK Yamaha Austria Raci ... mehr |
8 Hours Qatar Endurance - Provisional Starting Grid
09.11.2007
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1 1 SBK S.E.R.T. PHILIPPE Vincent - 2:03.681 LAGRIVE Mathieu - 2:03.566 2:03.624
2 3 SBK Yamaha Phase One Enduranc NOWLAND Warwick - 2:05.205 RICHARDS Glen - 2:04.683 PLATER Steve - 2:04.627 2:04.838 0:01.214
3 8 SBK Bolliger Team Switzerland MORILLON David - 2:05.199 MUFF Patric - 2:04.023 2:05.097 0:01.473
4 95 SBK Qatar Endurance Racing SILVA ALBEROLA I ... mehr |
8 Hours Qatar Endurance- Team classification after 1st qualifying
09.11.2007
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Pos No CL TEAM DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2 DRIVER 3 AVG GAP
1 1 SBK S.E.R.T. PHILIPPE Vincent - 2:03.723 LAGRIVE Mathieu - 2:03.801 2:03.762
2 3 SBK Yamaha Phase One Enduranc NOWLAND Warwick - 2:05.295 RICHARDS Glen - 2:05.362 PLATER Steve - 2:04.746 2:05.134 0:01.372
3 8 SBK Bolliger Team Switzerland MORILLON David - 2:05.199 MUFF Patric - 2:05.342 MI ... mehr |
8 Hours Qatar Endurance -- Night Practice 2 General Result
09.11.2007
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Pos N° Team Drivers Nat. Car Class Practice 1 Practice 2 Gap Last Time Status
1 1 S.E.R.T. PHILIPPE Vincent LAGRIVE Mathieu SUZUKI GSXR 1000 SBK 2:03.394 2:03.394 RUN
2 95 Qatar Endurance Racing SILVA ALBEROLA Ivan CARRASCO Victor AL NAIMI Mishel KAWASAKI ZX 10R SBK 2:05.908 2.514 2:08.747 IN
3 7 Yamaha Austria RacingTeam JERMAN Igor MARTI ... mehr |
8 Hours Qatar Endurance -- Night Practice 1 General Result
09.11.2007
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Pos N° Team Drivers Nat. Car Class Practice 1 Practice 2 Gap Last Time Status
1 1 S.E.R.T. PHILIPPE Vincent LAGRIVE Mathieu SUZUKI GSXR 1000 SBK 2:05.469 2:05.469 IN
2 95 Qatar Endurance Racing SILVA ALBEROLA Ivan CARRASCO Victor AL NAIMI Mishel KAWASAKI ZX 10R SBK 2:06.246 0.777 2:14.012 IN
3 3 Yamaha Phase One Enduranc NOWLAND Warwick RI ... mehr |
KTM Acerbis Support Team fine-tuned to support Six Days in Chile
03.11.2007
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The ISDE, an adventure that every Enduro enthusiast dreams about, is being held in Chile from November 12-17. This year the starting line-up features a record high number of KTM riders and the KTM Acerbis Support Team will be there to back them up.
Of a total of 520 competing riders from 30 countries, 52% will be on board KTM machines. This is real endurance spo ... mehr |
Salminen fit and ready to race in last Enduro World Championship races
13.09.2007
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KTM Enduro Factory Team member Juha Salminen is reported fit and ready to race in the final round of the E1 competition in France, where the results of Saturday's and Sunday's races will decide who takes all three world championship titles.
The Finn had won all 12 E1 races on the world championship program up to and including Canada, but he took a tumble riding ... mehr |
Noch zwei DEM-Veranstaltungen und alles ist offen
11.09.2007
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Auch nach dem siebten Lauf zur Deutschen Enduro-Meisterschaft (DEM) am vergangenen Sonntag, den 09. September 2007, bei der Int. 48. ADAC-Zuverlässigkeitsfahrt „Rund um den Aischgrund" im fränkischen Dachsbach stehen die Deutschen Enduro-Meister in den einzelnen Klassen noch nicht fest. Die Meisterschaft bleibt damit auch bei den letzten beiden Veranstaltungen noch spannend.
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KTM after Grand Prix of Slovaka
04.09.2007
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Salminen still in E1 championship lead after Grand Prix of Slovakia
Juha Salminen, at home in Finland mending a broken collarbone after an accident racing in Britain may have missed this weekend's E1 Grand Prix of Slovakia but at least he has the satisfaction of knowing he still leads the season's standings.
The absence of the season's overwhelmi ... mehr |
KTM Enduro Factory Team weekend races review
30.07.2007
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Salminen confirms superiority in E1 in Canada
KTM Enduro Factory team's E1 maestro Juha Salminen of Finland wrapped up the final Enduro world championship race of the four-race series in North America with the same kind of dominance and skill that has won him every race so far this season.
On a day that elated team manager Fabio Farioli described ... mehr |
KTM Enduro Factory team first and third in E3 in Hancock
22.07.2007
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Marko Tarkkala of Finland and KTM Enduro Factory teammate Ivan Cervantes took first and third podium places on the first day of two rounds of the Enduro E1 World Championship competition in Hancock USA on Saturday.
Tarkkala had a very commendable day in conditions not unlike those in his native Finland. Thankfully, the torrential rain that almost washed out the ... mehr |
Planet on E2 Podium in USA
22.07.2007
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Fabien Planet of the KTM Enduro Factory Team came home in third place in the E2 World Championships round nine in Hancock, New York State, USA on Saturday, in the first of a two day competition.
Although the French rider has been consistently scoring championship points, it was Fabien's best performance of the season so far and his first world championship podiu ... mehr |
Juha Salminen storms ahead in E1 success in USA
22.07.2007
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Juha Salminen continued his unabated run of success in the E1 class of the Enduro World Championship on Saturday on Day One of the competition in Hancock, New York State, USA.
The KTM Enduro Factory Team rider has totally dominated the season in this class of Enduro competition. He clinched his ninth victory from nine races to maintain his perfect scorecard in t ... mehr |
