Nagl survives mud and rough conditions in Bellpuig MX1 GP

2008-04-20 10:07
Max Nagl of the Red Bull KTM MX1 factory team tackled mud, ruts and pouring rain at the Grand Prix in Spain to salvage two championship points on a day where the conditions were so bad the second race was scrapped.

"Today was not really rideable," the German rider said. Max, who was up with the front runners in Saturday's time practice on the hard packed and still dry Spanish circuit was in the top three at the start of the first race. Then he got into a tangle with David Philippaerts in the first corner and was not able to make up the gap. Like most of the riders he had difficulty with the bad ruts on the track and lost more time going back to pit lane to change goggles and gloves.

Terrible conditions
"The conditions were terrible for everyone," said KTM team boss Stefan Everts. Max lost time in the crash on the first corner. He struggled from then on and he lost some more time because he had to change his goggles. If the conditions had been better he could have been in the top five."

Grand Prix Results
1. Steve Ramon, Belgium, Suzuki
2. David Philippaerts, Italy, Yamaha
3. Ken de Dyker, Belgium, Suzuki
4. Joshua Coppins, New Zealand, Yamaha
5. Tanel Leok, Estonia, Kawasaki
19. Max Nagl Germany, KTM

Standings
1. Ken de Dyker, 70
2. Steve Ramon, 63
3. David Philippaerts, 55
6. Max Nagl, KTM 40




Source: KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG

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