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We're thrilled to bring you an exhilarating recap of the opening round of the 2024 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, held at the Valleys Hard Enduro in Wales. This marks the first time the championship has ventured to Wales, and it did not disappoint!
Watch as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler takes a commanding victory, showcasing his dominance from the very start. Despite the challenging hot and dusty conditions, Lettenbichler maintained his lead, ultimately finishing with a three-minute margin ahead of his competitors.
The battle for the remaining podium spots was intense, with Sherco Factory Racing’s Teodor Kabakchiev and Mario Roman pushing hard to secure their positions. Kabakchiev’s mid-race charge brought him closer to Lettenbichler, but he settled for a strong second place. Roman, demonstrating his skill on the technical climbs, claimed third place, ensuring a double podium for Sherco Factory Racing.
Don't miss the thrilling moments as Red Bull Beta’s Jonny Walker initially holds second place before being overtaken by the Sherco duo, and RIEJU Factory Racing’s Will Hoare battles his way into the top five.
In the FIM Hard Enduro Junior World Championship supported by TTR Squadra Corse’s Mitch Brightmore defend his title with a remarkable win, closely followed by his brother Ashton.
This 35-minute full race recap captures all the high-octane action and key moments from the race, covering most of the checkpoints with our two-camera setup.
Highlights:
-Manuel Lettenbichler’s impressive start-to-finish lead
-Teodor Kabakchiev and Mario Roman’s podium battles
-Jonny Walker showed a good performance to be in the top 3
-Will Hoare’s top-five finish
-Mitch Brightmore’s title defence in the Junior World Championship
Join us as we kick off the 2024 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship in style and gear up for the next round at Austria’s Red Bull Erzbergrodeo on May 30-June 2.
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Results: FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, Round 1
1. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM), 3 laps, 2:06:57.11
2. Teodor Kabakchiev (Sherco), 3 laps, 2:09:58.79
3. Mario Roman (Sherco), 3 laps, 2:11:15.38
4. Jonny Walker (Beta), 3 laps, 2:15:18.25
5. Will Hoare (RIEJU), 3 laps, 2:18:35.60
6. Wade Young (GASGAS), 3 laps, 2:19:45.73
7. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS), 3 laps, 2:21:56.68
8. Ashton Brightmore (GASGAS), 3 laps, 2:23:53.84
9. Francesc Moret (KTM), 3 laps, 2:24:21.13
10. Alfredo Gomez (RIEJU), 3 laps, 2:25:08.67
Chapters,
00:00 Intro
00:57 Start
02:06 Predator
03:04 Rock Garden
06:38 Dragons Back
09:50 Rock Gully
12:53 Slaty Forest
13:35 The Jump
14:11 Predator Rocks (Pro Rider 2nd Lap)
15:59 Rock Garden (Pro Rider 2nd Lap)
20:54 Rock Gully (Pro Rider 2nd Lap)
25:06 Dragons Back ( Pro Rider 3th Lap)
32:52 Truck Tyre Hills
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