JOSEP GARCIA TAKES HISTORIC OVERALL WIN AT 2024 ISDE
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STORICA VITTORIA DI JOSEP GARCIA ALL’ISDE 2024
L'asso Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Josep Garcia ha conquistato la vittoria assoluta nella edizione numero 98 della Sei Giorni Internazionale di Enduro FIM (ISDE). In gara per la Spagna, a bordo della sua fidata KTM 250 EXC-F il fresco campione mondiale EnduroGP ha dominato cinque delle sei giornate di gara, compresa la vittoria nel Cross Test conclusivo di sabato. Raggiungendo la quarta vittoria individuale consecutiva all'ISDE, Garcia ha così stabilito un nuovo record.
Carico e in piena forma al termine della sua stagione vincente in EnduroGP, Garcia non ha perso tempo nel prendere le misure alle ostiche condizioni di gara. Gettando a tutti il suo guanto di sfida, ha subito fatto segnare il miglior tempo nella giornata di lunedì, quasi 9 secondi davanti a Steve Holcombe.
La sesta e ultima giornata dell'ISDE 2024 ha visto il tradizionale Cross Test svolgersi in condizioni tremende. Sotto una incessante pioggia battente, la pista si è progressivamente deteriorata, con zone allagate e profondi canali. Nonostante sia sceso in pista nell'ultima manche, Josep ha dominato il fango portandosi in testa al secondo giro e mantenendo la posizione fino alla bandiera a scacchi.
Il Trofeo è andato alla Francia, con i vincitori dell'anno scorso, gli Stati Uniti, alla piazza d'onore grazie anche alle prestazioni dei piloti KTM Jonathan Girroir e Dante Oliveira. La vittoria di Josep Garcia nella classifica individuale è stata determinante per consentire alla Spagna di salire sul podio al terzo posto.
La Sei Giorni Internazionale di Enduro 2025 si correrà in Italia, in provincia di Bergamo, dal 24 al 29 agosto.
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JOSEP GARCIA TAKES HISTORIC OVERALL WIN AT 2024 ISDE
Carrying the form from his EnduroGP championship-winning year, Garcia wasted no time in getting to grips with the tough conditions seen on the first day of competition. Throwing down the gauntlet, Josep topped the timesheets on Monday by close to nine seconds over nearest rival Steve Holcombe.
Tuesday's day two saw the riders tackle the same, extremely cut-up tests from the day before. Again, the battle raged on between Garcia and Holcombe. This time, the Brit got the upper hand, with Josep less than two seconds back, successfully defending his overall race lead.
From day three onwards, Garcia put his head down and never looked back. By the end of Wednesday's racing, Josep held a 28-second lead at the top of the standings. He then increased that advantage on days four and five, winning all but one test on both days in the demanding conditions, to enter the final motocross on Saturday with a one-minute-and-14-second lead.
The sixth and final day of the 2024 ISDE saw the traditional final motocross test take place in horrendous conditions. With rain falling throughout the day, the track became more and more cut-up, with flooded areas and deep ruts appearing. Despite taking part in the final race of the day, Josep mastered the mud to move into the lead on lap two and carry that position to the flag.
Josep Garcia: "I can't believe it! To take another win here in Spain and to finish on the podium with my team is like a dream come true. It has been such a tough week of racing in the rain and mud every single day. You had to stay focused the whole time as even a small mistake could end up costing a lot of time. The team did a really good job in preparing everything, so huge thanks to them for that. Honestly, I'm over the moon with the result – four in a row now and to secure that on top of my EnduroGP crown has made it the perfect end to the season. Now, it's time to celebrate!"
The World Trophy category went to France, with last year's winners, the United States, finishing as runner-up, helped in part by the performances of KTM-mounted riders Jonathan Girroir and Dante Oliveira. Josep Garcia's individual win assisted home nation Spain rounding out the podium in third.
Max Ahlin (KTM) aided Sweden to the Junior World Trophy win, with the United States coming in a close second, due in part to the hard work by KTM riders Mateo Oliveira and Grant Davis.
The 2025 FIM International Six Days of Enduro will be held in Italy from 24-29 August.
Results – FIM International Six Days Enduro 2024
Overall individual classification
1. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 3:23:25.34
2. Steve Holcombe (GBR), Honda, 3:25:42.78 +2:17.44
3. Theophile Espinasse (FRA), Beta, 3:28:47.09 +5:21.75
4. Max Ahlin (SWE), KTM, 3:29:25.73 +6:00.39
5. Kevin Cristino (ITA), Fantic, 3:29:27.04 +6:01.70
Enduro 1
1. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 3:23:25.34
2. Theophile Espinasse (FRA), Beta, 3:28:47.09 +5:21.75
3. Grant Davis (USA), KTM, 3:32:04.03 +8:38.69
4. Hugo Blanjoue (FRA), Honda, 3:32:34.03 +9:08.69
5. Angus Riordan (AUS), KTM, 3:33:26.89 +10:01.55
Enduro 2
1. Steve Holcombe (GBR), Honda, 3:25:42.78
2. Max Ahlin (SWE), KTM, 3:29:25.73 +3:42.95
3. Albin Norrbin (SWE), Fantic, 3:31:18.38 +5:35.60
4. Josh Toth (USA), GASGAS, 3:31:51.70 +6:08.92
5. Johnny Girroir (USA), KTM, 3:32:10.41 +6:27.63
Enduro 3
1. Kevin Cristino (ITA), Fantic, 3:29:27.04
2. Leo Le Quere (FRA), TM, 3:30:52.27 +1:25.23
3. Matteo Cavallo (ITA), TM, 3:31:39.24 +2:12.20
4. Antoine Alix (FRA), Beta, 3:31:41.00 +2:13.96
5. Julien Roussaly (FRA), Sherco, 3:33:21.58 +3:54.54
Enduro Women
1. Brandy Richards (USA), KTM, 3:43:32.46
2. Rachael Archer (NZL), Kawasaki, 3:46:23.58 +2:21.12
3. Jessica Gardiner (AUS), Yamaha, 3:50:44.97 +7:12.51
4. Mireia Badia (ESP), Rieju, 3:51:41.71 +8:09.25
5. Shelby Turner (CAN), GASGAS, 3:52:34.80 +9:02.34
World Trophy Team
1. France (Espinasse, Le Quere, Blanjoue, Roussaly)
2. United States (Girroir, Toth, Barnes, Oliveira)
3. Spain (Navarro, Betriu, Pando, Garcia)
Junior World Trophy
1. Sweden (Norrbin, Semb, Ahlin)
2. United States (Oliveira, Tino, Davis)
3. France (Giraudon, Alix, Joyon)
Women's World Trophy
1. United States (Richards, Silvestri, Gutish)
2. Australia (Gardiner, Jones, McDonald)
3. Sweden (Emelie, Akesson, Malm)
Manufacturers Team Award
1. Red Bull KTM (Garcia, Girroir, Oliveira)
2. Honda (Bernardini, Holcombe, Morettini)
3. FMF KTM (Oliveira, Davis, Riordan)
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