FIM Hard Enduro World Championship 2024 Stop 2 – Red Bull Erzbergrodeo Results

Round two of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship saw a thrilling race at the iconic Red Bull Erzbergrodeo in Austria. Amid the intense competition, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler delivered a spectacular performance, securing his third consecutive victory at this event. FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan Hart and Sherco Factory Racing’s Mario Roman joined him on the podium, finishing second and third respectively.

Race Highlights

The Red Bull Erzbergrodeo began with a field of 500 competitors racing through the demanding terrain of Austria’s Iron Giant. The race kicked off at 13.00 CEST on Sunday, with RIEJU Factory Racing’s Will Hoare initially grabbing the holeshot. However, he was quickly overtaken by Germany’s Chris Gunderman (KTM) during the early high-speed sections. A crash by Trystan Hart in the first corner created a bottleneck, affecting riders including Sherco Factory Racing’s Teodor Kabakchiev and Red Bull Leader Tread’s Wade Young.

Manuel Lettenbichler’s Commanding Performance

Manuel Lettenbichler demonstrated his exceptional skills by taking the lead early in the race. After overcoming the initial challenges, he steadily increased his lead, particularly during the infamous Carl’s Dinner section. Completing the 35-kilometer course in two hours and 47 minutes, Lettenbichler finished comfortably ahead of his competitors, marking his 10th consecutive race victory in the championship.

Notable Performances

• Trystan Hart (KTM): Despite a crash at the start, Hart fought back to secure second place with a time of 3:07:40.648.
• Mario Roman (Sherco): Roman battled through the field to clinch third place, finishing in 3:21:47.03.
• Wade Young (GASGAS) South African: Overcame early setbacks to finish a strong fifth with a time of 3:39:48.824.
• Matthew Green (KTM) South African: Delivered a solid performance to finish eighth in 3:56:31.455, showing his potential for future rounds.

Junior Class Victory

In the FIM Hard Enduro Junior World Championship supported by KLIM, TTR Squadra Corse’s Mitch Brightmore claimed victory. Brightmore was the only Junior class rider to reach the finish line, achieving his first top-10 finish at the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo by placing seventh overall.

Results: Round 2 – Red Bull Erzbergrodeo

1. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) – 2:47:23.277
2. Trystan Hart (KTM) – 3:07:40.648
3. Mario Roman (Sherco) – 3:21:47.03
4. Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna) – 3:23:39.296
5. Wade Young (GASGAS) South African – 3:39:48.824
6. Jonny Walker (Beta) – 3:40:28.735
7. Mitch Brightmore (Husqvarna) – 3:48:32.153
8. Matthew Green (KTM) South African – 3:56:31.455

Championship Standings (After Round 2)

FIM HEWC

1. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) – 45 pts
2. Mario Roman (Sherco) – 32 pts
3. Wade Young (GASGAS) South African – 29 pts
4. Mitch Brightmore (Husqvarna) – 24 pts
5. Teodor Kabakchiev (Sherco) – 21 pts
6. Francesc Moret (Sherco) – 18 pts
7. Marc Riba (KTM) – 17 pts
8. Matthew Green (KTM) South African – 17 pts
9. Will Hoare (RIEJU) – 13 pts
10. Vaclav Nedved (KTM) – 12 pts

FIM HEJWC supported by KLIM

1. Mitch Brightmore (Husqvarna) – 42 pts
2. Ashton Brightmore (GASGAS) – 37 pts
3. Richard Moorhouse (Beta) – 28 pts
4. Robert Crayston (KTM) – 27 pts
5. Barnabas Csizmazia (Husqvarna) – 20 pts

The championship now moves to Serbia for round three at the Xross Hard Enduro Rally from June 19-22. Stay tuned for more thrilling action from the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship.