Jeffrey Herlings wins Grand Prix of Latvia
By TMX Archives on 28th Jun 10
Jeffrey Herlings the 15-year-old of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team broke his recent run of bad luck Sunday in winning style in Kegums Latvia to deliver a brilliant 3-1 moto result to take his second GP career victory in a style fitting of a champion.
Herlings was fast out of the start gates and with a maturity beyond his years, successfully fended off vicious attacks by both rival Ken Roczen and Frenchman Steven Frossard. The young Dutchman rode a tight and clever line on the tricky course that was part deep sandy burns and part hard surface and hung to deliver a thrilling finish that had the Latvian crowd on their feet.
Jeffrey Herlings: "I'm really satisfied with my weekend. I've had my ups and downs this season. I started really good in the first five rounds then I had three bad rounds so it felt awesome to be back on top again. This was my second GP win. In the first heat I was in the lead after two corners and then I got passed by Marvin and Ken (Roczen) and I finished third. Then I took the holeshot in the second and I had a long fight with Steven (Frossard) but I fought hard and I was able to win the moto and the GP."
After nine rounds Jeffrey sits in fourth position in the World Championship Standings. Next weekend the series continues at Uddevalla in Sweden.