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<\/p>\nDay Two of the 6DAYS\u00ae FIM Enduro of Nations saw host nation Italy power their way into the overall lead of the World Trophy competition with a thrilling performance in Bergamo. Italy also maintained their advantage in the Junior World Trophy class, while the United States topped the MOTOREX Women\u2019s World Trophy classification.<\/p>\n
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Italy race their way into overall World Trophy lead\u00a0Spain\u2019s Josep Garcia (KTM) wins all six special tests on Day Two\u00a0Dry weather results in near-perfect racing conditions at 6DAYS\u00ae Italia\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a rainy start to the 6DAYS\u00ae Italia on Day One, which saw defending World Trophy champions France arrive back at the end-of-day service as the early leaders, Day Two saw the pace frantic from the off. A repeat of the Loop One \u2013 Val Cavallina course, now in dry conditions, meant the racing line was bedded in immediately.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0Starting the day with a thirty-four-second deficit to France, Italy immediately went on the attack as their rivals faltered. Almost eliminating France\u2019s lead, they closed the gap to just two seconds on the opening special test.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0Another powerful effort on the second special test saw them move into the overall race lead by twenty-six seconds, and as they exited the third special test to complete lap one of two, Italy were now thirty-five seconds clear.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u00a0Clearly riding with a new wave of momentum, Italy focused on building that advantage throughout the remainder of the day. With France unable to retaliate, Italy closed out Day Two with a one-minute-and-forty-seven-second lead in the World Trophy classification.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s been a positive day for us and we are now leading the World Trophy classification,\u201d said Italy\u2019s Andrea Verona (GASGAS), who placed second overall in the individual standings. \u201cThe goal was to take the lead and we were able to do that and also pull a nice gap over France.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cPersonally, I felt I rode a bit too slow on the first test, but then got in a big fight for the overall win after that. On the last test, I lost the rear of the bike in the corner and crashed. But, you know, the feeling is good in the team and we will keep on pushing tomorrow for more.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0For France, it was not the day they had initially hoped for. Losing the lead to Italy, they have some ground to make up tomorrow to bring themselves back into contention for the top position. They will also need to keep a watchful eye on a hard-charging Sweden. The Swedes hold their top-three placing of third and closed the gap to France from one-minute-and-forty-five seconds to just thirty-nine seconds.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0Behind the leading trio of Italy, France and Sweden, there was plenty of change for the reminder of the top five. Sixth on Day One, Australia leapfrogged up the leaderboard to a strong fourth, with the United States fifth, and Spain falling to sixth. However, only thirty-four seconds separate Australia and Spain, with the United States sandwiched between them, meaning positions are likely to change again as the week progresses.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Kyron Bacon, 6DAYS\u00ae FIM Enduro of Nations Bergamo, Italy \u00a9 Future7media<\/p>\n
Australia close the gap to leaders Italy in Junior World Trophy\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Junior World Trophy classification saw Italy maintain their lead in the 6DAYS\u00ae Italia but face a new challenge with Australia moving up to second, while also closing in on the Italians. Australia look to now have found their rhythm in this year\u2019s race and firmly applied the pressure to Italy on Day Two. With only thirty-six seconds splitting both teams, Italy cannot afford to ease off on Day Three.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI surprised myself getting inside the top three today,\u201d said Australia\u2019s Kyron Bacon (Kawasaki), who raced his way to third overall on Day Two. \u201cToday was a lot of fun though, the tracks were in really good condition after yesterday\u2019s rain. As a team we worked hard and we are keen for the next few days to come now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Like their World Trophy counterparts, Day Two was not so kind to France in the Junior World Trophy standings. Losing time to both Italy and Australia, they slipped to third overall. With Day Three set to bring a new course, they will hope the fresh special tests will play to their advantage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The United States hold fourth, one-minute-and-thirteen seconds behind France, but nearly two minutes clear of Spain in fifth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Madison Healey, 6DAYS\u00ae FIM Enduro of Nations Bergamo, Italy \u00a9 Future7media<\/p>\n
United States comfortably lead MOTOREX Women\u2019s World Trophy\u00a0<\/p>\n
There was no stopping the United States in the MOTOREX Women\u2019s World Trophy competition, who increased their lead by ten minutes to sixteen-minutes-and-seventeen-seconds. The defending champions look strong and confident on the Italian terrain, setting a benchmark that very few of their classmates can match.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, it was the fight for the runner-up result which proved exciting on Day Two. After a strong start to their day, Australia\u2019s Madison Healey (KTM) ran into trouble on the second special test, losing over five minutes. That allowed France to move into second overall. Australia regrouped and fought hard to reel France back in, closing the gap from an initial three minutes down to one-minute-and-seventeen-seconds.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe day was good,\u201d told France\u2019s Mauricette Brisebard (Beta). \u201cWith the sun, conditions were a lot better than yesterday. The first test was tough with a lot of ruts, but tomorrow, we have new tests so we will keep pushing and try to strengthen our position in the race.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Italy are a distant fourth behind Australia but maintain a comfortable advantage over Great Britain in fifth. Chile and Slovakia are locked in a battle for sixth, with Chile holding the upper hand over Slovakia.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Josep Garcia, 6DAYS\u00ae FIM Enduro of Nations Bergamo, Italy \u00a9 Future7media<\/p>\n
Clean sweep of special tests on Day Two for Garcia\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the outright individual classification, Day Two saw Spain\u2019s Josep Garcia (KTM) sweep all six special tests. The Spaniard hit the ground running on the opening special test, taking the win by two seconds over Italy\u2019s Samuele Bernardini (Honda). However, as the day progressed, it was Verona who got closest to Garcia, with the duo often split by fractions of a second throughout the day. Finally, a small crash from Verona gave Garcia the breathing room he needed to take the Day Two win.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI knew today that there would be pressure with all the top guys starting at the front,\u201d admitted Garcia. \u201cThe tests were drier and not as technical as they were in the rain, so the times were much tighter. I\u2019m happy to come away with the win after a great fight like that.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Racing his way into third, Bacon enjoyed a great day at the office, clocking in numerous top-five times. A few mistakes from Bernardini ultimately proved costly, ending his day two seconds behind Bacon in fourth. Shadowing him home for fifth, Morgan Lesiardo (Triumph) ensured three Italians placed inside the top five on Day Two.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Garcia made it two wins from two starts in Enduro1, with Bernardini and Lesiardo completing the top three. Sweden\u2019s Mikael Persson (Triumph) took fourth, with Australia\u2019s Angus Riordan (KTM) fifth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Despite missing out on the overall victory, Verona could be content with the Enduro2 win on Day Two. Thanks to his impressive ride, Bacon ended his day second in Enduro2. The United States\u2019 Grant Davis (KTM) edged out Sweden\u2019s Albin Norrbin (Fantic) by two seconds to take third. With Norrbin fourth, the United States\u2019 Dante Oliveira (KTM) completed the top five.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was a win for Italy\u2019s Kevin Cristino (Fantic) in Enduro3. Fending off the French, he took the victory over France\u2019s Julien Roussaly (Sherco) by just four seconds, with Roussaly\u2019s teammate Leo Le Quere (TM MOTO) third. Australia\u2019s Josh Strang (Beta) ended his day less than one-second back in fourth, with Belgium\u2019s Eric Willems (TM MOTO) fifth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Women\u2019s category saw the United States\u2019 Brandy Richards (KTM) victorious on Day Two. Richards won all but one of the day\u2019s six special tests to top the standings by a sizeable twenty-five seconds.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Australia\u2019s Danielle McDonald (Yamaha) enjoyed a strong ride on Day Two, with the eighteen-year-old racing her way to second position. The United States\u2019 Korie Steede (Husqvarna) gave chase, finishing two seconds behind in third. Australia\u2019s Jessica Gardiner (Yamaha) was fourth, with the United States\u2019 Rachel Gutish beating Canada\u2019s Shelby Turner (GASGAS) by one-second to claim fifth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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6DAYS\u00ae FIM Enduro of Nations Bergamo, Italy \u00a9 Future7media<\/p>\n
MC Italia A extend Club Team Award lead\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the Club Team Award competition, MC Italia A continue to lead the way, extending their advantage to three-minutes-and-forty-two-seconds on Day Two. Team Rabaconda pushed past BBM \u2013 Racing Time to move into second. The Missouri Mudders are just eleven seconds behind BBM \u2013 Racing Time in fourth. GTBN round out the top five.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Gottbros Team almost doubled their lead in the Veteran Club Team to eleven-minutes-and-thirty-five-seconds on Day Two over Motosport Bozkov 2 in second. Moto Club Nave remain in third, with Team Canada \u2013 Veteran fourth and Team Germany Club Veteran fifth. Randy Mastin Memorial lead the Women\u2019s Club Team class.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Day Three of the 6DAYS\u00ae Italia will see competitors complete two laps of the Loop Two \u2013 Three Valli route.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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