Jens Walvoort of BTS Racing demonstrated solid speed during the sixteenth round of the MX2 World Championship in Uddevalla, Sweden.
The Uddevalla track had been modified in several sections compared to previous years and was hard and treacherous. Deep ruts formed quickly, demanding full concentration from the riders.
On Saturday, Walvoort showed progress throughout the day. After setting the fifteenth fastest time in time practice, he qualified twelfth in the qualifying heat for Sunday’s races.
A strong start in the first moto put him inside the top ten after the opening lap. He managed to hold his ground in the early stages, but after losing a few positions he was still circulating around the top ten when a mechanical issue forced him to retire from the race.
Determined to bounce back, Walvoort lined up for the second moto with renewed focus. He rode an excellent first half of the race and was holding eleventh place.
Unfortunately, he suffered a heavy crash but refused to give up. Despite losing his goggles in the fall and having to continue with a damaged valve, he fought his way back to sixteenth position, earning five valuable championship points.
With a DNF in the first moto, Walvoort had to settle for nineteenth overall in the day’s classification. Next weekend, BTS Racing will compete in their home Grand Prix in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
Photo credits – Huub Munsters
