Bluechip Spraypainting sponsors round 6 of Namibian Enduro Championship

WINDHOEK, SEPT. 21 – Otjihase will this weekend host the Otjihase 2 Race which is round number 6 of Namibian Enduro Series. Situated just outside of Windhoek Saturday the 22nd of September will be the day to test the changes to the venue and route while ensuring a finish as Did Not Finish DNF will be no good for the championship that is still so tight going into the second last race of the season.
Henner Rusch has an unassailable lead in the open class with Gunther Gladis currently in second, he can however not relax and need to ensure a finish to keep the current position. Third place will still change so the last step is available for Kai Hennes or Nickle Visser.
The Master Bikes class has this season seen a change in fortune with Werner Wiese and Martin Kruger battling for the top step. The dark horse in the form of Jorn Greiter the 2017 champion will also keep them honest with all three riders having nine points difference in total.
The 2017 Support Bikes champion Jurgen Gladis is currently trailing Oliver Rohrmuller by 20 points which would be hard to close unless there is a DNF which every rider fears. With around 20 riders in the class there will still be some great battles with the third place in the series not secured.
In Class 10 or beginners class the quad rider moving to two wheels JL Opperman has been showing the rest of the field a clean pair of heals winning all four races in the series so far. He however had a DNF in the last race with no points which has made the gap for second place Rhys Gragg a bit easier and will surely be pushing hard to secure another full tally at this event.
The development class where smaller bikes and younger riders can start out in the sport this season has seen 7 riders progressing through the sport. The rules are such that a senior rider or parent can ride with the youngsters and the shorter route helps the fuel reach on the smaller bikes. This however does not impact on the enthusiasm of the little ones nor the skills some are displaying at such a young age.
A action packed weekend is on the cards so bring the family and enjoy the sport and fast fuelled bikes. Should you want to try your hand at the sport please do go the Facebook page or website for more information. – NDN Staffer