The FIM SuperEnduro World Championship made its highly anticipated return to Cluj-Napoca, Romania, for Round 3. The second visit to this venue delivered an unforgettable night of racing and high emotions on a track that stayed true to the demanding spirit of last season’s Romanian round.
Prestige
Billy Bolt dominated the night with a perfect score, solidifying his lead and retaining the prestigious 24MX Leader Plate. Mitch Brightmore celebrated a career milestone with his first-ever Prestige podium, while Jonny Walker delivered a steady performance to stay firmly in the title chase. Unfortunately, Dominik Olszowy had to withdraw due to injury.
Junior
Henry Strauss emerged victorious after a chaotic and unpredictable night in the Junior class. Despite Strauss’s win, Marc Serra Fernandez showcased resilience, holding onto his World Cup lead and the coveted 24MX Leader Plate.
Youth
The Youth class saw an intense battle between Ramón Godino Gómez and Fraiser Lampkin. Godino Gómez ultimately triumphed, securing both the win and the 24MX Leader Plate to strengthen his championship campaign.
SuperPole
The evening kicked off with Billy Bolt (GBR) claiming the fastest lap in the Superpole session, breaking the elusive 30-second barrier on the challenging Romanian track. Bolt was the only rider in the competition to clear the second double-log jump, further cementing his reputation as the fastest man on the circuit. Jonny Walker (GBR) and Mitch Brightmore (GBR) completed the Superpole top three, setting the stage for an exciting night of racing.
Final 1 – Bolt sets the pace, Olszowy suffers a major setback
Billy Bolt wasted no time asserting his dominance on the technical track, grabbing the holeshot and quickly pulling away from the pack. Despite navigating through lapped traffic, Bolt maintained a flawless pace to secure the win.
Dominik Olszowy (POL), however, had a race to forget. After a poor start and a major crash, Olszowy fought valiantly to recover but could only finish in 11th. Unfortunately, he was later taken to the hospital with an abdominal injury, ending his night prematurely.
Jonny Walker delivered a strong comeback to finish 2nd, while Mitch Brightmore (GBR) outperformed Eddie Karlsson (SWE) and Alfredo Gómez (ESP) to claim 3rd, kicking off his night with a standout performance.
Final 2 – Bolt overcomes early obstacles
In the reversed-grid second final, Cooper Abbott (USA) took an early lead with a great start, building a strong gap from the rest of the field. Billy Bolt had a tough beginning, getting blocked twice in the opening corners, but he stayed focused and worked his way through the riders. By the middle of the race, Bolt caught up to Abbott and passed him to take another win. Jonny Walker (GBR) pushed hard to finish in 3rd, while Abbott held onto 2nd, delivering one of his best performances of the season.
Final 3 – Mitch Brightmore battles with Bolt
The third final was full of SuperEnduro excitement. Billy Bolt made some rare mistakes, giving Mitch Brightmore the chance to take the lead. Brightmore, riding his best race of the season, battled back and forth with Bolt in a thrilling fight for first place. In the end, Bolt regained the lead on the final lap, completing a perfect night with three wins.
Brightmore’s 2nd place finish earned him his first-ever podium in the Prestige class. Jonny Walker’s consistent performance throughout the night secured him 2nd overall for the round. With another dominant performance, Bolt remains firmly in control of the Championship and keeps the red