Fantic Takes Dominant 1-2 Finish at Rookies Cup Opener in Arco
Fantic Motor's XX 125 riders Gennaro Utech and Bertram Thorius dominated the first round of the Italian Rookies Cup, sharing race wins and the overall podium.
- 2 (one each)
- Fantic 1-2
- Utech and Thorius tied on points
What Happened
Fantic Factory Racing EMX pairing Gennaro Utech and Bertram Thorius dominated the Italian Rookies Cup opener at Arco di Trento. Polesitter Thorius won race 1, with Utech second after a crash. Utech won race 2 after an epic battle, securing the overall victory and the red plate. Both riders are tied on points heading into the final round.
“I am really happy with this win. The feeling was great, even though the conditions were tough because of the heat. I had good starts and enjoyed battling with my teammate. It was a shame about the crash in race 1, but it was difficult to find a place to make a pass; fortunately, the gap to the riders behind was quite big and I didn’t lose any positions. To win race 2 felt great, and it also allowe”
“It was a good day overall. In time practice, I set a really good lap time to secure pole position. After a strong start in race 1, I was able to control the race pretty well. In race 2, I was battling with my teammate, but unfortunately a small tip-over cost me a chance at the win. But we keep learning. The goal is to minimize the mistakes and continue our improvement. I am happy with the steps we”
Why this matters
The result showcases Fantic's strength in developing young talent and the competitiveness of its XX 125 motorcycle in the 125cc motocross class.
Terms in This Story
- Rookies Cup
- A racing series for up-and-coming 125cc motocross riders.
- Red plate
- A symbolic award given to the championship leader in the series.
- EMX125
- The European Motocross Championship for 125cc riders.
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