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Triple success for the X-GRIP Racing Team at OEC Mountain Enduro 2023

The X-GRIP Racing Team Riders Dieter Rudolf, Valentino Hutter and Kilian Zierer were able to flex their muscles at the famous ÖEC Mountain Enduro 2023 and leave the competition behind according to the motto “STAY ON TRACK“!

The weather gods didn’t really have mercy, rainfalls made the tree trunks and some passages extremely slippery and difficult to navigate.Therefore, qualifying was affected by that and it was important to take calculated risks and avoid big mistakes as much as possible.

As expected, Vale was fastet in his class, a safety run was all he needed to get the best starting position in the ÖM Jugend.

Dieter Rudolf had to deal with problems of a different kind. Being late for his qualifying start, he had to wait a long time for his run. Although it had stopped raining, the course was already heavily affected by the rain. That’s why the veteran had to be satisfied with fourth place from his run.

In the Super Enduro race during the evening, Dieter was able to log the fastest time. His start in the big final was secured! He was fighting for the lead, and an exciting three-way battle unfolded in the closing stages. Finally, the X-GRIP Racing Team Rider finished second!

At the beginning stages of his Qualifying, Kilian struggled with the slippery surface and armpump. He made a few riding errors on the special test, which is why he only got P8 in the ÖM Juniors.

The Beta Rider also took part in the Super Enduro Race, again fully motivated to make up for important points. Easily qualified for the final run, the start didn’t go as planned. The 22-year-old fought hard and was right up there at the front when a mistake resulted in a small crash and he finished 4th.

 

When he started his run on Sunday, the curcuit had already dried up and offered way better traction-it invited to attack. At the beginning, Kilian struggled with armpump, but things turned after the first special test! The BETA youngster was able to turn it up a notch and to log faster times – in the end he finished the day as the WINNER in the ÖM Junior!

The youngest member of theX-GRIP Racing Team, Valentino Hutter, felt well during the first special test right from the start. Even the difficult sections couldn’t harm the reigning Jugend-Champion, so Vale was able to finish all special tests at the top of the leaderboard.

After two minor mistakes, he finally took it easy, not to risk an injury. Overall, the young GAS GAS Rider finished his run in the ÖM Jugend again in first position!

Thanks to his experience, Dieter was enjoying the more difficult sections during his tests. There, the Lower Austrian was able to use his routine to make the difference. He started his race highly motivated and was able to overtake his competition immediately. Dieter rode confidently and cautious, found his flow and immediately logged super-fast times.

The good conditions played well into his hands, the bike worked perfectly and the GAS GAS pilot rode towards an unchallenged victory!

With Dieter’s success, the ÖM Jugend, ÖM Junior and ÖM Open classes were won by the X-GRIP Racing Team at Mountain Enduro 2023! All 3 on the top step of the podium in their classes! Hats off!