2012 FIM X-Trial Championship
Toni Bou once again proved his dominance at Round 2 of 8 in the 2012 FIM X-Trial Championship Saturday in Geneva, Switzerland.
During the Geneva Indoor Trials round, the Repsol Montesa rider took the top spot in qualifying, and and then showed his excellent from in the first zone of the semi-final. Repsol reports Bou was “unreachable for all his rivals and that the several times champion was able to finish with only one point.”
During the third obstacle, Bou crashed but still finished as the leader. In the final round, having a four-point advantage over his fellow compeitors, Bou finished without increasing his penalty.
Joining Bou on the podium was Sheraco’s Albert Cabestany and Bou’s teammate, Takahisa Fujinami. With this new victory, Toni Bou increased by 13 points his advantage on top of the overall classification of this championship he has won the last five years.
There was a special treat for MotoGP fans in Geneva; Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa was at the event, and joined Bou and Fujinami for some photo opportunities.
Toni Bou (Repsol Montesa Trial) says: “It was a complicated trial, as all rounds in the World Championship, as there is always a lot at stake. In the end we were lucky to have from the beginning a small difference from the previous phase. I knew I could not make mistakes but the advantage I had, small as it was, allowed me to face the decisive moments with confidence. Of course, I am very satisfied with this victory and with the beginning of the season.”
The 2012 FIM X-Trial Championship continues in Marseille, France, Jan. 27 and 28.
2012 FIM X-Trial: Geneva, Switzerland, Results:
1. Toni Bou (Repsol Montesa Honda) 6 points
2. Albert Cabestany (Sherco) 19 points
3.Takahisa Fujinami (Repsol Montesa Honda) 19 points
4. Adam Raga (Gas Gas) 23 points
5. Loris Gubian (Gas Gas) 11 points
2012 FIM X-Trial Championship Point Standings (after 2 of 8 rounds):
1. Toni Bou (Repsol Montesa Honda) 40 points
2. Albert Cabestany (Sherco) 27 points
3. Adam Raga (Gas Gas) 24 points
4. Takahisa Fujinami (Repsol Montesa Honda) 21 points
5. Jeroni Fajardo (Beta) 11 points
