Sjef Platte benefits and takes the day's victory
Sjef Platte has won the first race in the MX2 youth class of the MON in Geldermalsen. However, it can be said that this class had a false start to the season. With three registrations, training started together with the 85cc large/small wheels. After training, the race director decided that the heats would be completed together with the MX2 juniors. After this, 1 rider went home and only Sjef Platte and Travis Passaretti (Bel) took their place behind the starting gate.
In the first moto Passaretti was the fastest and extended his lead lap by lap. He won the heat with a lead of more than 33 seconds.
In the second moto it was Platte who had the best start. The initiative was quickly taken over by Passaretti and he extended his lead again per lap. However, on the penultimate lap, Passaretti suffered a setback and Platte was now close enough to take advantage of this and take over the lead. As a result, both the heat and the day victory went to Platte.
By: Maycel de Bruijn
Photo: mdbmxpics
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