Another LCQ Victory for Jens Getteman!
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Another LCQ victory for Jens Getteman! GP OF THAILAND Jens Getteman, the sole 24MX Honda Racing rider in Thailand, recorded his second consecutive Last Chance race win today. It was another sign that the young Belgian is really starting to gel with his Honda CRF450R. Getteman clearly demonstrated his ability to mix it up in the elite MX1 class but crashes and technical problems prevented him to capitalize on his speed. In the end Jens finished 21st overall in MX1, and he’s 20th in the Word Championship tied on points with countryman Kenny Van Dueren. Reigning world champion Antonio Cairoli won the event, ahead of Gautier Paulin and Clément Desalle. Big jumps, speed and elevation changes were generously on offer in Si Racha. While all GP regulars were impressed with the level of the inaugural Thai organisation they were equally intimidated by the brutal weather conditions. Unbearable heat -close to 37 degrees on the cloudy Sunday- and intense humidity made racing even more challenging than usual. Saturday’s programme was even delayed due to a rainstorm. Luckily the high local temperatures ensured good conditions for the qualifying race where Getteman came 21st after a first corner tangle. Very much at home in the mud Jens’ improvised evening rain dance unfortunately didn’t generate the envisioned results for race day. Regardless the 19-year old 24MX Honda rider placed a strong 14th during the morning warm-up. The Dunlop-shod MX1 rookie had a decent start and had his eyes on 16th place when he crashed and hit the handlebars with his stomach in the first sprint on Sunday. Getteman pulled out of the race but performed strongly in the Last Chance Qualifier. Just like he had last week ‘Area 51’ grabbed the holeshot and checked out. Jens maintained a good rhythm, was never threatened and led comfortably until the flag dropped. With Jens Getteman, Harri Kullas, Kenny Van Dueren and Kevin Fors also transferring to the Super final. A crash-filled Super Final hampered the Belgian’s chances. Eventually Getteman was forced to retire with a broken radiator. Both 24MX Honda Racing riders, Jens Getteman and Nikolaj Larsen are due to battle in the Valkenswaard Grand Prix for the third round of the FIM MX1 World Championship on Monday April 1st. Jens Getteman, 24MX Honda Racing: “It was a weekend of ups and downs. A bit frustrating really because my lap times were quite good. After my crash in the opening moto I had difficulties breathing. I decided to pull out, maybe in hindsight I shoud’ve tried to push on longer. Although I have to add it’s a tough call if you know you’ll probably have to do the energy-sapping Last Chance Qualification anyway. In terms of riding the LCQ was great for me, I was quite smooth and didn’t make too many errors. Initially my jump from the gate was promising in the Super Final. Unfortunately I messed up in the corner and lost quite a lot of ground. Early on in the moto my bike developed a problem with the clutch so I was forced to go into the pits. When I rejoined the race I was 19th in MX1 and trailing Strijbos. I managed to match his pace but hit the deck with another rider. That crash broke my pace, I fell one more time and damaged the radiator. With all water coming out I had no choice but to come in. Luck was not on our side during both overseas race, but I’m really looking forward to the Dutch GP in Valkenswaard. I like the sand and it’s so close to home that it’s basically another home Grand Prix!” Follow 24MX Honda Racing on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/24mxhondaracing Moto1 MX1 1. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 39:04.412; 2. Ken de Dycker (BEL, KTM), +0:10.685; 3. Clement Desalle (BEL, Suzuki), +0:17.533; 4. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:25.044; 5. Tommy Searle (GBR, Kawasaki), +0:31.640; 6. David Philippaerts (ITA, Honda), +0:34.070; 7. Kevin Strijbos (BEL, Suzuki), +0:36.997; 8. Rui Goncalves (POR, KTM), +0:55.535; 9. Steven Frossard (FRA, Yamaha), +0:58.921; 10. Joel Roelants (BEL, Yamaha), +1:01.405; 11. Davide Guarneri (ITA, KTM), +1:13.632; 12. Tanel Leok (EST, Honda), +1:22.698; 13. Xavier Boog (FRA, KTM), +1:41.909; 14. Jonathan Barragan (ESP, KTM), -1 lap(s); 15. Jeremy van Horebeek (BEL, Kawasaki), -1 lap(s); 16. Augusts Justs (LAT, Honda), -1 lap(s); 17. Jamie Law (GBR, KTM), -1 lap(s); 18. Evgeny Bobryshev (RUS, Honda), -1 lap(s); 19. Masanori Ito (JPN, Yamaha), -2 lap(s); 20. Jens Getteman (BEL, 24MX Honda Racing), -11 lap(s); 21. Jason Dougan LCQ (MX1/MX2 combined( 1. Jens Getteman (BEL, 24MX Honda Racing), 25:00.271; 2. Harri Kullas (FIN, Honda), 25:09.032; 3. Kenny Van Dueren (BEL, KTM), +0:12.617; 4. Kevin Fors (BEL, Yamaha), +0:05.515; 5. Ivo Monticelli (ITA, TM), +0:07.589; 6. Kei Yamamoto (JPN, Honda), +0:34.574; 7. Viacheslav Golovkin (RUS, KTM), +0:56.753; 8. Toshiki Tomita (JPN, Honda), +1:06.031; 9. Masanori Ito (JPN, Yamaha), +1:53.408, 10. Giacomo Del Segato (ITA, KTM), +1:58.646; 11. Roberts Justs (LAT, Honda), -3 lap(s); 12. James Dunn (GBR, KTM), -4 lap(s); 13. James Cottrell (GBR, Honda), -5 lap(s);... Superfinal, MX1 result 1. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 40:29.807; 2. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:17.338; 3. Clement Desalle (BEL, Suzuki), +0:19.927; 4. Tommy Searle (GBR, Kawasaki), +0:39.004; 5. Rui Goncalves (POR, KTM), +0:48.891; 6. Xavier Boog (FRA, KTM), +0:51.171; 7. Joel Roelants (BEL, Yamaha), +0:59.330; 8. Steven Frossard (FRA, Yamaha), +1:05.281; 9. Ken de Dycker (BEL, KTM), +1:12.554; 10. Kevin Strijbos (BEL, Suzuki), +1:16.311; 11. Evgeny Bobryshev (RUS, Honda), +1:19.257; 12. Tanel Leok (EST, Honda), +1:22.929; 13. Davide Guarneri (ITA, KTM), +1:27.663; 14. David Philippaerts (ITA, Honda), +1:47.763; 15. Shaun Simpson (GBR, TM), -1 lap(s); 16. Kenny Van Dueren (BEL, KTM), -1 lap(s); 17. Augusts Justs (LAT, Honda), -2 lap(s); 18. Jeremy van Horebeek (BEL, Kawasaki), -6 lap(s); 19. Jens Getteman (BEL, 24MX Honda Racing), -11 lap(s); 20. Jonathan Barragan ... GP of Thailand MX1 classification 1. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 50 points; 2. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Kawasaki), 40 p.; 3. Clement Desalle (BEL, Suzuki), 40 p.; 4. Tommy Searle (GBR, Kawasaki), 34 p.; 5. Ken de Dycker (BEL, KTM), 34 p.; 6. Rui Goncalves (POR, KTM), 29 p.; 7. Joel Roelants (BEL, Yamaha), 25 p.; 8. Steven Frossard (FRA, Yamaha), 25 p.; 9. Kevin Strijbos (BEL, Suzuki), 25 p.; 10. Xavier Boog (FRA, KTM), 23 p.; 11. David Philippaerts (ITA, Honda), 22 p.; 12. Tanel Leok (EST, Honda), 18 p.; 13. Davide Guarneri (ITA, KTM), 18 p.; 14. Evgeny Bobryshev (RUS, Honda), 13 p.; 15. Augusts Justs (LAT, Honda), 9 p.; 16. Jeremy van Horebeek (BEL, Kawasaki), 9 p.; 17. Jonathan Barragan (ESP, KTM), 8 p.; 18. Shaun Simpson (GBR, TM), 6 p.; 19. Kenny Van Dueren (BEL, KTM), 5 p.; 20. Jamie Law (GBR, KTM), 4 p.; 21. Jens Getteman (BEL, 24MX Honda Racing), 3 p.; 22. Masanori Ito (JPN, Yamaha), 2 p... MX1 World standings after 2 rounds 1. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 95 points; 2. Clement Desalle (BEL, Suzuki), 87 p.; 3. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Kawasaki), 78 p.; 4. Ken de Dycker (BEL, KTM), 70 p.; 5. Tommy Searle (GBR, Kawasaki), 64 p.; 6. Kevin Strijbos (BEL, Suzuki), 55 p.; 7. Rui Goncalves (POR, KTM), 52 p.; 8. Evgeny Bobryshev (RUS, Honda), 47 p.; 9. Steven Frossard (FRA, Yamaha), 47 p.; 10. Xavier Boog (FRA, KTM), 41 p.; 11. Joel Roelants (BEL, Yamaha), 40 p.; 12. David Philippaerts (ITA, Honda), 37 p.; 13. Davide Guarneri (ITA, KTM), 33 p.; 14. Tanel Leok (EST, Honda), 33 p.; 15. Shaun Simpson (GBR, TM), 26 p.; 16. Jonathan Barragan (ESP, KTM), 19 p.; 17. Maximilian Nagl (GER, Honda), 15 p.; 18. Jeremy van Horebeek (BEL, Kawasaki), 14 p.; 19. Augusts Justs (LAT, Honda), 9 p.; 20. Jens Getteman (BEL, 24MX Honda Racing), 6 p, Kenny Van Dueren (BEL, KTM), 6 p.; 22. Jamie Law (GBR, KTM), 4 p.;... 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