Published On: 31 augustus 2025
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DThe VLM Inters provided exciting competition in Gierl. Cedric Grobben and Kevin Schellens emerged victorious, strengthening their positions in the Belgian Championship.

The Inters drove a new championship race in Gierle. In the first series Glenn Bielen the head start for Cedric Grobben, Brent Arden, Yentel martens en Arno Van Mieghem.


Nolan Cordens He had to move up from seventh place. Bielen's lead held for three laps until Grobben passed him. A short time later, Aerden followed Grobben's example and also overtook the holeshotter Bielen. Meanwhile, Cordens stormed forward, passing both Van Mieghem and Martens. Grobben didn't let Aerden get any closer and took the race victory by seven seconds. Bielen had to fight to keep teammate Cordens behind him.

In 250 cc we had a nice duel between Dieter Vromans en Kevin Schellens, which was ultimately decided in favor of Vromans. Guest rider Twan De Weerd came third. In the B class HAD Jamie Haanen hands full with Chiel Vanhaeren, but at the finish it was Haanen who won ahead of Vanhaeren and Raf Belmans.

In the second series, surprisingly Enzo Aerden The holeshot went to Martens and Brent Aerden. Brent immediately overtook his brother and seemed poised for victory. However, Grobben quickly moved up from the back after a slow start. While Brent tried to build a gap, Bielen and Grobben closed the gap. Meanwhile, Cordens overtook Martens for fourth place. Grobben overtook Bielen and headed for Brent. Halfway through the race, Grobben took the lead and held on to it. Cordens overtook Bielen for third place. Grobben thus consolidated his leading position in the Belgian Championship.

In 250 cc took this time Kevin Schellens the upper hand. He kept Vromans behind him, while De Weerd came third again. In the B class Vanhaeren led for a long time, with Haanen close behind. At the finish, Haanen again proved to be the strongest, ahead of Vanhaeren and Belmans.

Next week the Werner Renders memorial match on the program at the renovated Oosterbergen circuit in Tessenderlo. The organization is in the hands of the RW MX Team.

Inters race 1

1. Cedric Grobben, 2. Brent Aerden 6.938, 3. Glenn Bielen 13.765, 4. Nolan Cordens 14.437, 5. Yentel Martens 30.331, 6. Enzo Aerden 58.351, 7. Arno Van Mieghem 1:08.913, 8. Dieter Vromans 1:39.854, 9. Kevin Schellens 1:47.825, 10. Jamie Haanen 1 lap, 11. Chiel Vanhaeren 1 lap, 12. Twan De Weerd 1 lap, 13. Raf Belmans 1 lap, 14. Alexander Verbeeck 1 lap, 15. Boyd Van Endert 2 laps, 16. Karel Schepmans 7 laps

Inters race 2

1. Cedric Grobben, 2. Brent Aerden 5.809, 3. Nolan Cordens 10.732, 4. Glenn Bielen 27.687, 5. Enzo Aerden 1:16.584, 6. Karel Schepmans 1:17.109, 7. Arno Van Mieghem 1:46.861, 8. Kevin Schellens 1 lap, 9. Dieter Vromans 1 lap, 10. Jamie Haanen 1 lap, 11. Raf Belmans 1 lap, 12. Twan De Weerd 1 lap, 13. Chiel Vanhaeren 1 lap, 14. Alexander Verbeeck 1 lap, 15. Boyd Van Endert 3 laps, 16. Yentel Martens 6 laps

Interest 500

1. Cedric Grobben 50 ptn, 2. Brent Aerden 44, 3. Nolan Cordens 40, 4. Glenn Bielen 38, 5. Enzo Aerden 32, 6. Karel Schepmans 25, 7. Arno Van Mieghem 25, 8. Yentel Martens 21

Interest 250

1. Kevin Schellens 42 points, 2. Dieter Vromans 42, 3. Twan De Weerd 32, 4. Boyd Van Endert 16

Inters B

1. Jamie Haanen 32 points, 2. Raf Belmans 25, 3. Chiel Vanhaeren 22, 4. Alexander Verbeeck 18

 

Tekst: Frank Janssen
Photos: MX Grietje