Published On: 12 april 2026
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DThe second Sunday of April saw 21 Inters behind the MCLB starting gate in Aalter. The race was a walkover for RGS Racing rider Junoiro Bal, who took both heat victories. Arthur Decouter was the best 250cc rider.

Jeffrey Dewulf, who dominated the first championship race in Evergem last weekend, got off to the best start in the first heat. The West Flemish rider led for two laps but then had to give way to the advancing Junior Bal. The East Flemish rider, who is focusing on the ADAC Junior Championship this year, took the lead from lap 3 and never relinquished it.

Behind Bal and Dewulf, Jens Getteman was the clear third. The ex-GP rider held this position from the first to the last lap. Meanwhile, neo-Inter 500 Avo Tack was firmly entrenched in fourth place. The rider from Oostrozebeke would never be threatened. Mattis Meerschout had his sights on fifth place for a long time, until the advancing Ryan Van Hove decided otherwise. The 2025 National 500 champion thus proved once again that he is cut from the right cross cloth. Arthur Decouter was the best Inter 250 in eighth place.

Jeffrey Dewulf once again got off to the best start. But as we have seen frequently this season, a 'change of power' occurred halfway through the race. Just like in the first race, Junior Bal took control. Meanwhile, Getteman and Tack occupied places 3 and 4. Arthur Decouter held fifth place for four laps, making him the best Inter 250 until he had to make way for Mattis Meersschout. Ryan Van Hove, who from the 16e After advancing, Decouter relegated to 7th place in the final phase.

With both race wins under his belt, Junior Bal was the best Inter 500. The RGS Yamaha rider was joined on the podium by Jeffrey Dewulf and Jens Getteman.

Arthur Decouter was the best Inter 250. Nate Van Tatenhove and Xim Wynant flanked the West Flemish rider on the podium for the 250cc riders.

MCLB Aalter April 12, 2026 – Results:

Inters 250/500 manche 1: 1. Junior Bal, 2. Jeffrey Dewulf, 3. Jens Getteman, 4. Avo Tack, 5. Ryan Van Hove, 6. Mattis Meersschout, 7. Greg Demeulemeester, 8. Arthur Decouter, 9. Nate Van Tatenhoven, 10. Xim Wynant, 11. Thibau Callens, 12. Kenzo Bocquet, 13. Allessio Roelandt, 14. Jens Bleyaert, 15. Seppe Ocula

Inters 250/500 manche 2: 1. Junior Ball, 2. Jeffrey Dewulf, 3. Jens Getteman, 4. Avo Tack, 5. Mattis Meersschout, 6. Ryan Van Hove, 7. Arthur Decouter, 8. Nate Van Tatenhoven, 9. Xim Wynant, 10. Jens Bleayaert, 11 Ferramer C. Thibaut, 12 Calen. 13. Seppe Ocula, 14. Alessio Roelandt, 15. Emiel Soens

Final standings Inters 250: 1. Arthur Decouter, 2. Nate van Tatenhove, 3. Xim Wynant, 4. Alessio Roelandt, 5. Ferne De Cramer, 6. Kyel Lins, 7. Jarno Goosssens, 8. Kevin Reynaert

Final score Inters 500: 1. Junior Ball, 2. Jeffrey Dewulf, 3. Jens Getteman, 4. Avo Tack, 5. Ryan Van Hove, 6. Mattis Meersschout, 7. Thibau Callens, 8. Jens Bleyaert, 9. Greg Demeulemeester, 10. Seppe Ocula, 11. Emiel Bocquet, 12. Kenzo, Soquet. 13. Emilio Vannieuwenhuyze

 

Photos: Instagram.com/Junior Bal