Published On: 6 mei 2013

Dhe Swiss Valentin Guillod has won the opening race of the European Championship 250cc. In this opening race, a remarkable role was reserved for our compatriot Damon Graulus. The Standing Construct KTM rider took the holeshot and would eventually finish second and thus end up on the podium.

Our compatriot Damon Graulus (171) in battle with Tim Gajser (243)...

Our compatriot Damon Graulus (171) here in battle with Tim Gajser (243)

Finale EMX250:
It was our compatriot Damon Graulus who took the head start in this final series for the EC250cc. Graulus had the best start ahead of Gajser, Guillod, Seewer and Klein Kromhof. In the second lap Graulus had to let the Slovenian Gajser and the Swiss Guillod pass. But the Standing Construct KTM rider did not leave it at that and joined Gajser and Guillod in the wheel. In the sixth lap we got a new leader with Valentin Guillod. Tim Gajser who was riding in second place ahead of Damon Graulus got into trouble three laps from the end. Immediately the signal for Graulus to step up a gear and go for second place. The Swiss Valentin Guillod remained firmly in the lead and was flagged as the winner. In second place we got our compatriot Damon Graulus ahead of the second Swiss Jeremy Seewer. Tim Gajser would still finish eighth after his engine problems. The best Dutchman was Ceril Klein Kromhof in fourth place. Just behind him we got his compatriot Micha-Boy De Waal in fifth place. Our compatriot Brent Van Doninck did not have such a good race and would only finish 12th in this opening race for the EC250cc.

Finale EMX250 Portugal :
1. Valentin Guillod (SUI, KTM), 29:02.174; 2. Damon Graulus (BEL, KTM), +0:08.884; 3. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Suzuki), +0:09.955; 4. Ceriel Klein Kromhof (NED, KTM), +0:18.166; 5. Micha-Boy De Waal (NED, KTM), +0:34.859; 6. Jordan Booker (GBR, Kawasaki), +0:48.802; 7. Benoit Paturel (FRA, Husqvarna), +0:50.484; 8. Tim Gajser (SLO, KTM), +0:52.621; 9. Benoit Jamet (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:59.722; 10. Magne Klingsheim (NOR, Yamaha), +1:01.693; 11. Simone Furlotti (ITA, Yamaha), +1:05.541; 12. Brent Van Doninck (BEL, KTM), +1:07.380; 13. Jaap Corneth (NED, KTM), +1:10.568; 14. Andrea Cervellin (ITA, Suzuki), +1:13.138; 15. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, Yamaha), +1:14.853; 16. Vsevolod Brylyakov (RUS, Honda), +1:15.879; 17. Brian Bogers (NED, KTM), +1:18.071; 18. Pontus Jönsson (SWE, Suzuki), +1:31.366; 19. Simon Mallet (FRA, Yamaha), +1:31.972; 20. Stefano Pezutto (ITA, Suzuki), +1:32.834; 21. Alonso Sanchez Osuna (ESP, Suzuki), +1:33.747; 22. Karl Olsson (SWE, Honda), +1:38.984; 23. Eddie Hjortmarker (SWE, KTM), +1:39.845; 24. Erik Hugyecz (HUN, KTM), +1:55.524; 25. Peter Irt (SLO, Suzuki), +1:56.631; 26. Camille Chapeliere (FRA, Kawasaki), +2:07.029; 27. Karel Kutsar (EST, KTM), -1 lap(s); 28. Samuele Bernardini (ITA, TM), -1 lap(s); 29. Iker Laranaga Olano (ESP, Kawasaki), -1 lap(s); 30. Simone Zecchina (ITA, Honda), -1 lap(s); 31. Lars Van Berkel (NED, Honda), -1 lap(s); 32. Adam Sterry (GBR, KTM), -1 lap(s); 33. Arnaud Aubin (FRA, KTM), -1 lap(s); 34. Davide Bonini (ITA, Kawasaki), -1 lap(s); 35. Ben Watson (GBR, KTM), -1 lap(s); 36. Ryan Houghton (GBR, Yamaha), -2 lap(s); 37. Andre Park (EST, Yamaha), -3 lap(s); 38. Ander Valentin Lasheras (ESP, Yamaha), -6 lap(s); 39. Lewis Trickett (GBR, Kawasaki), -6 lap(s); 40. Nathan Watson (GBR, KTM), -14 lap(s);

Switzerland's Valentin Guillod was the strongest in Portugal.

Switzerland's Valentin Guillod was the strongest in Portugal.

Current standings EMX250:
1. Valentin Guillod (SUI, KTM), 25 points; 2. Damon Graulus (BEL, KTM), 22 p.; 3. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Suzuki), 20 points; 4. Jeriel Klein Kromhof (NED, KTM), 18 pts.; 5. Micha-Boy De Waal (NED, KTM), 16 p.; 6. Jordan Booker (GBR, Kawasaki), 15 pts.; 7. Benoit Paturel (FRA, Husqvarna), 14 pts.; 8. Tim Gajser (SLO, KTM), 13 pts.; 9. Benoit Jamet (FRA, Kawasaki), 12 p.; 10. Magne Klingsheim (NOR, Yamaha), 11 p.; 11. Simone Furlotti (ITA, Yamaha), 10 p.m.; 12. Brent Van Doninck (BEL, KTM), 9 p.m.; 13. Jaap Corneth (NED, KTM), 8 p.; 14. Andrea Cervellin (ITA, Suzuki), 7 pts.; 15. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, Yamaha), 6 p.; 16. Vsevolod Brylyakov (RUS, Honda), 5 p.; 17. Brian Bogers (NED, KTM), 4 p.; 18. Pontus Jonsson (SWE, Suzuki), 3 pts.; 19. Simon Mallet (FRA, Yamaha), 2 pts.; 20. Stefano Pezutto (ITA, Suzuki), 1 p.;

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Text: @Kris…