The National Enduro Championship travelled to the Eastern Cape town of Bathurst this weekend for the second to last round of the season. Husqvarna Racing secured a significant feat with both riders finishing top of the class as well as sliding into an impressive 1, 2 on the overall results of the day.
The route out at Bathurst is a rider favourite on the National Championship circuit and it was clear that Brett Swanepoel felt the same, wringing his FE350 unchallenged to Winterberg’s top spot. “I started off first and managed to stay out in front all day, though I normally struggle to find speed on the first lap but I have been trying to get that sorted and seems to be working,” Swanepoel said smilingly.
Swanepoel went on to say: “The track was awesome and definitely one of the best Enduros I’ve raced, the guys down here are really passionate and there is also a lot of racing heritage at the Winterberg and that shows.”
Teammate Kyle Flanagan was also beaming after the event and went as far as saying he even had some gas left in the tank. He continued: “the track was really cool, in CPT we have pretty limited riding places and the terrain doesn’t change too much, so to be back in a wet, slippery river bed made me feel at home!”
“I think that kept me going even when I started getting a bit tired on the last 2 laps,” he said. He finished by saying: “Overall, the bike was a lot of fun to race, I think the organizers did a good job of putting the event together and it was great to be back banging bars with the boys!”
Grant Frerichs, Group Marketing Manager commented: “Winterton was a perfect day for Husqvarna racing. Brett cemented his dominance in the 2022 season by winning once again and extending his championship lead and the fill-in ride for Kyle Flanagan couldn’t have gone any better with a class win and second overall. We are extremely happy with the weekend’s results and look forward to the last round of National Enduro where Brett Swanepoel looks to claim his 8th South African championship.”
