Todd Kellett has won the main race of the French Sand Championship in Berck-sur-Mer. The British sand specialist narrowly beat Belgian rider Cyril Genot, while Frenchman Milko Potisek finished third. The Dutch riders also delivered strong performances, with Damien Knuiman taking an impressive sixth place and Lars van Berkel finishing ninth.
The battle for victory was particularly close. Kellett eventually crossed the finish line as the winner, but he had to work hard for it. Cyril Genot, who had earlier set the fastest time in his qualifying group, finished just 1.238 seconds behind the Brit.
Milko Potisek completed the podium. The Frenchman finished 24.903 seconds behind the winner, confirming his strong form on the sand.
Behind the podium finishers, Norway’s Hakon Fredriksen took fourth place, followed by Frenchman Adrien Petit in fifth.
Damien Knuiman, who had already impressed during qualifying by beating Todd Kellett’s time, also delivered a strong performance in the main race.
The Dutchman crossed the finish line in sixth place, 3 minutes and 18 seconds behind the winner. This made him the highest-placed Dutch rider in Berck-sur-Mer.
Lars van Berkel also enjoyed a solid race. The Dutchman, who recently secured his participation in the Dakar Rally, finished in ninth place.
Camille Chapelière finished seventh and Joey Nuques eighth, with both riders finishing ahead of van Berkel. Junior Bal completed the top ten.
Jeremy Knuiman, who had set the third-fastest time in his qualifying group, finished the main race in 15th place.
With his victory in Berck-sur-Mer, Todd Kellett once again demonstrated his abilities as a sand specialist. The narrow margin over Cyril Genot highlighted just how intense the battle at the front was.
For the Dutch contingent, Damien Knuiman and Lars van Berkel delivered particularly encouraging results, with both riders finishing inside the top ten.
Top 10 Berck-sur-Mer:
- Todd Kellett
- Cyril Genot (+1.238 sec.)
- Milko Potisek (+24.903 sec.)
- Hakon Fredriksen
- Adrien Petit
- Damien Knuiman
- Camille Chapelière
- Joey Nuques
- Lars van Berkel
- Junior Bal
