BILLY BOLT DOMINATES SUPERENDURO

After winning the inaugural FIM Hard Enduro World Championship last year, Husqvarna’s Billy Bolt has continued that winning momentum in 2022, dominating the opening two rounds of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Poland and Hungary. Bolt and fellow Husky rider, America’s Colton Haaker, now lock out the top two steps of the series’ standings.

Here is Husqvarna Factory Racing team’s insight into Billy Bolt’s Round 2 win in the historic Hungarian city of Budapest…

Billy Bolt has taken the win at Round 2 of the 2022 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, held in Hungary. The Husqvarna Factory Racing rider qualified fastest before claiming SuperPole and two race wins from three on his FE350. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker enjoyed a solid night in Budapest, ultimately finishing a close fourth overall.

The night started off perfectly for Bolt, with the British racer continuing his unbeatable run of form to comfortably qualify fastest and take the SuperPole honours by over one second, earning himself three valuable championship points in the process. After a measured start in race one, Billy deftly picked his way through the course to take the lead with around three minutes to go. A small error while navigating a log section was just enough for him to lose his position, and with time running out it ultimately led to Bolt settling for second.

Eager to make amends in race two, Billy made light work of the reverse-grid start to move into third place after only three corners. After calmly moving into second, Billy’s pass into first place was hampered when a competitor got caught up in his rear wheel. Despite losing a little time, the 24-year-old was able to quickly regain the lead and hold it to the chequered flag, where he claimed his first race win of the night.

Prestige race three was all Bolt. After a strong start, the championship leader soon moved up to take the lead and from there he never looked back. Increasing his advantage lap-by-lap, Billy put on a masterful display of riding to take the victory by over 10 seconds. The result increases Bolt’s lead in the championship standings to an impressive 35 points with three rounds left to race.

Billy Bolt: “It was a super difficult night, but I’m pleased to come away with another win and extend my lead in the championship. The track was really tight, and with not much traction it was easy to get arm pump and then make mistakes. Qualifying and SuperPole went well, but then in Race 1 I struggled to find my rhythm and got caught up a few times. Race 2 went much better, and then Race 3 was near enough perfect – I was able to manage my pace once I got to the front and held on to take the win and the overall.”

Colton Haaker: “It’s really good to be here in Budapest racing SuperEnduro. I haven’t been able to get in much riding since the last event, but I’m happy with how I rode today going 4-4-2 on a tough track like this. It took me a little while to relax and get up to speed, but I gave it my all and had fun out there. From not being certain if I’d get here to race, to missing out on the podium by just one point, it’s been a good weekend and I’m looking forward to the next one.”

The final three rounds of the 2022 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship take place in Israel and Germany during March.