2022 FIM SuperEnduro Israel Results

Cycle News Staff | March 8, 2022

The FIM SuperEnduro World Championship visited Jerusalem, Israel, for the first time with points leader Billy Bolt of Great Britain winning all three main events to claim his third overall victory of the three-race-old championship, March 3.

When it came to the three races of the evening, Bolt did not concede a single place to his opponents. He collected three wins, displaying confident domination. The Brit admitted that he wasn’t completely comfortable on a track as narrow and technical as the Jerusalem course. However, he proved, once again, that he is adaptable and can be quick and precise in any arena. The tight track left no recovery time and pushed the world’s best to the limit.

Colton Haaker got off to a great start in race one by grabbing the holeshot, but the Californian was quickly overtaken by his Husqvarna colleague. Bolt flew into the lead and scarcely looked back. Haaker then had to fend off repeated attempts from an on-form Jonny Walker, with the Beta rider passing him with ease as Colton stalled his bike. In fact, Walker was Bolt’s strongest rival on the night. Still looking for his first crown, the Brit, Walker, has shown great consistency this season. He finished second in the first race, ahead of Cody Webb who finally managed to conquer his 2022 demons, the American rider was convincing all evening and his performance is on the up, although too late to fight for the title.

Billy Bolt at 2022 FIM SuperEnduro Israel — **Billy Bolt continued with his winning ways in the 2022 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship after winning all three main events in Israel.**

The Bolt Show continued in race two with the reverse-grid start. Taddy Blazusiak was quick to get off the line and he took the holeshot, but another stall from his GasGas and pain from arm pump meant he was quickly passed by Bolt and Walker. However, the six-time World Champion does not give up easily and after a big battle with the two Brits, he clung onto a vital second place, taking advantage of two late crashes from Walker. Once again, it was Billy Bolt across the line first, and an unlucky Walker third.

Colton Haaker at 2022 FIM SuperEnduro Israel — **Colton Haaker had his best finish of the night in the second race when he finished third.**

The cherry on the top for Bolt was not only his clean sweep but the way he managed it; with barely a single mistake, making every obstacle look easy, and with a calm and relaxed style. In the final race he finished more than 18 seconds ahead of his nearest opponent. His championship lead is now a whopping 50 points, giving him an overwhelming chance at the grand finale in Riesa.

Taddy Blazusiak at 2022 FIM SuperEnduro Israel — **GasGas Factory Racing’s Taddy Blazusiak took third overall at round three of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Israel.**

The last race of then night in Israel also saw a great fight among Walker, Webb and Haaker with the Beta rider, Walker, keeping the Americans at bay and coming out on top, finishing second behind Bolt. He also took second overall on the night. Despite finishing third in the last race, Haaker narrowly missed out on an overall podium, just one point behind Blazusiak. The Pole clung onto third overall despite a crash in race three. CN