Joël Roelants satisfied after Swedish GP
After a strong start with podium finishes in Valkenswaard and Sevlievo, a serious crash during the Italian GP threw a spanner in the works for Joel Roelants. The Grobbendon native would suffer the consequences of a concussion for weeks. But gradually the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasakidriver back to his old level. That was underlined by a 3e takes place during the first round of the Swedish MX2 GP. The second heat went with a 7e however, take place less prosperously Roelants. Yet JR was not dissatisfied afterwards.
"In the first moto I had a good start. After that I continued to keep my own pace and ended up third. I also felt I rode strongly in the second heat. At the start I was around seventh place. I was sure that I could be on the podium again. However, mud in my rear brake decided otherwise. That would cause me to brake the motorcycle to death several times.”
GALLERY: Kawasaki Racing/Sarah Guttierez
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