Round four of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship concluded with a thrilling Offroad Day 4 at the Red Bull Romaniacs in Romania. Despite the shorter course of 100 kilometers, the competition remained fierce as riders tackled the challenging terrain.
Lettenbichler Back to His Winning Ways
Starting the day with a commanding 40-minute lead, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing‘s Manuel Lettenbichler secured his fifth Red Bull Romaniacs victory. The German rider opted to shadow his closest rivals, Teodor Kabakchiev and Mario Roman of Sherco Factory Racing, ultimately finishing third on the day but claiming the overall win. This victory propels Lettenbichler back to the top of the championship standings.
The battle for the remaining podium spots was intense between Kabakchiev and Roman. Despite Roman’s initial advantage, Kabakchiev’s relentless pace saw him win the day and secure second place overall. Roman, giving his all, had to settle for third.
Solid Performance by Wade Young
For Red Bull Leader Tread’s Wade Young, Offroad Day 4 was marked by consistency. The South African rider finished fourth on the day and fourth overall, unable to close the gap to the leading trio. Young’s performance keeps him in a strong position in the championship standings.
Impressive Showing from Matthew Green
Matthew Green also delivered a notable performance, finishing seventh on Offroad Day 4 and ninth overall. His steady riding throughout the event highlights his potential in the championship.
Provisional Results: FIM HEWC Round Four, Red Bull Romaniacs
Offroad Day 4
- Teodor Kabakchiev (Sherco) 4:19:25
- Mario Roman (Sherco) 4:22:25
- Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 4:27:33
- Wade Young (GASGAS) 4:33:32
- Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 4:45:32
- Sonny Goggia (KTM) 5:01:13
- Matthew Green (KTM) 5:07:29
- Alfredo Gomez (RIEJU) 5:11:47
- Mitch Brightmore (Husqvarna) 5:16:00
- Ashton Brightmore (Husqvarna) 5:19:19
Final Event Classification
- Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 23:22:21
- Teodor Kabakchiev (Sherco) 23:55:43
- Mario Roman (Sherco) 23:57:58
- Wade Young (GASGAS) 24:30:08
- Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 24:48:47
- Mitch Brightmore (Husqvarna) 27:26:49
- Sonny Goggia (KTM) 28:57:17
- Alfredo Gomez (RIEJU) 29:41:51
- Matthew Green (KTM) 29:41:54
- Francesc Moret (Sherco) 30:02:34
Provisional Standings (After Round Four)
FIM HEWC
- Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 67pts
- Wade Young (GASGAS) 62pts
- Mario Roman (Sherco) 62pts
- Teodor Kabakchiev (Sherco) 57pts
- Mitch Brightmore (Husqvarna) 50pts
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