Thrills galore at latest Enduro

The Bank Windhoek Namibian Enduro Championship experienced yet another thrilling event at Farm Abbabis near Karibib last Saturday. The championship event attracted 48 riders from all corners of the country to compete on the rough track through stunningly beautiful scenery, while only 39 riders completed the race. The Henle brothers, Marcel and Pascal, kept the Namibian Enduro Championship open with wins in the motorbikes up to 200 cc and more than 250 cc classes respectively, while Frank Ahlreip snatched the championship lead from Sven Schneidenberger in the senior motorbike rider’s class. Jens Rubow took control of the open quads class again with his win, while Shannon Rowland is just one point short of winning the ladies quad championship.Pascal Henle (KTM) impressed with a stunning performance in the motorbikes with more than 250 cc class, to take victory ahead of Henner Rusch (KTM) and Kai Hennes (KTM). Needing to win to keep his championship title hopes alive, Henle clocked the fastest lap of the race in his first lap (58 min 29 sec), and from then on stayed in the lead. Championship leader Rusch (KTM) rode an immaculate race, and kept on the heels of Henle throughout the event. Marcel Henle (KTM) equally rose to the challenge of keeping his championship hopes alive, with his third victory this season in the motorbikes up to 200cc class. Ingo Waldschmidt (KTM) however ensured his championship lead stayed intact, finishing second, while Jörn Greiter (KTM) finished third. In the senior motorbikes class, David Brown (KTM) secured his first victory of the season ahead of Frank Ahlreip (KTM) and Werner Wiese (KTM). Ahlreip snatched the championship lead from Sven Schneidenberger (KTM) while Wiese moved into third position overall.Philip Mentrup (Honda) won the clubman’s class, ahead of Jürgen Gladis (KTM) and Heinz Erni (KTM). Gladis now leads the championship ahead of Gerald Heiser (KTM), who finished fourth. In the Offroad Bikes class, championship leader Kurt Hartung (KTM) won his fourth event of the season, ahead of Juan van As (KTM) and youngster Keanu Weber-Trianus (KTM). Hartung leads the championship comfortably ahead of Van As and Lenny Bagwitz (KTM). In the Development Class, Noam Babluki (Kawasaki) took victory and reclaimed the championship lead again in the absence of previous championship leader Liam Gilchrist (Husqvarna). Adam Johnston (Yamaha) finished second and is now second overall.Jens Rubow (Yamaha) and J.L. Opperman (Honda) raced neck and neck for victory in the open quads class until the final lap, where Rubow secured victory. Third place went to Claire Brendel (Honda). Rubow leads the championship six points ahead of Opperman.In the Ladies Quad Class, championship leader Shannon Rowland (Honda) claimed her third victory of the season and is just one point away from sealing the championship. Maike Bochert (Honda) finished second, ahead of Jolly Fourie in third. The next championship event takes place on 17 September. The Namibian Enduro Club offers quad and off-road motorbike enthusiasts the chance to enjoy the Enduro sport and encourages newcomers to join. For more information, consult the Namibian Enduro Club website at www.namibianenduro.com Last weekend’s event was co-sponsored by Crown Mills and Monster Energy.

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