Long awaited opening of motorcycle race season took place in “Lauma” track in Liepaja
Gathering more than 200 sportsmen from all three Baltic States, on the 2nd and 3rd of April, the long awaited opening of motorcycle race season took place on the “Lauma” track in Liepaja. Thus began the Latvian championship for quadricycles and sidecars, Latvian junior championship for children’s sidecars and quadricycles, and Latvian Cup competition. Several sportsmen were supported by the “Maxxis” tire brand, officially distributed in the Baltic States by “Latakko”, and we, as always, are proud of their achievements.
Eriks Eizans, a participant of the Quadricycle Committee said after the competition had finished: “The competition was successful. It was a pleasant track with elements suitable for sand surface. Sportsmen had an opportunity to show the results of their winter training. This place is very suitable to check sportsmen’s physical fitness and technique; therefore, one should thank the organizer for the creation of such a cool track in the city. I think that this track will become a tradition for the first competition of each spring, to check the abilities of the participants and the results of preparation performed in the winter.”
Having assessed the competition, Janis Pastars, experienced motorcycle race photographer and promoter of motorcycle racing, provided his comment and review: “There were tough battles in all qualifications, but particularly tense battling occurred among Q Pro class drivers. Events in Sidecar class were also interesting.”
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Performance of sportsmen supported by “Maxxis”
These sportsmen are part of the “CEC I. S. Racing” team. One of their official supporters is tire brand “Maxxis”, officially distributed in the Baltic States by “Latakko”.
- In Q Beginner’s class, the 1st place taken by Aigars Saicans (see main photo of the article)
- In MX Open class, the 5th place taken by Ivo Steinbergs
- In Q Pro class, place taken by Emils Sigajevs
- Place taken by Imants Lielaisramans
Results in Latvian championship qualification in Q Pro class
To the excitement of our fans, the winner in this class was our man Edgars Mengelis, who in the first drive yielded to Kevin Saar from Estonia, which was not typical for him, but gained victory in the second drive. The second place in this class was taken by Estonian sportsman Kevin Saar, and the third place – by another Estonian sportsman Priit Jarvlo.
Results in Latvian championship qualification in Sidecar class.
In Sidecar class, the winners were the famous team of Maris Rupeiks and Kaspars Liepins. Similarly to Edgars Mengelis, Maris Rupeiks and Kaspars Liepins also yielded to Estonians in one drive, gaining victory in the first drive, but in the second drive they came in second, following the team of Kert Varik and Maarek Miil. All in all, the 2nd place was taken by Kert Varik and Maarek Miil, and the 3rd – by Janis Daiders and Aigars Reimandovs.
Results in Q Beginners’ class
In Q Beginners’ class, the first place winner was Aigars Saicans, the second – Salvis Cinglers, and the third – Janis Zirnis.
Results in Q Veterans’ class
In this class, the leader was Aigars Neija, the 2nd place taken by Aleksejs Kuzmins, and 3rd place in the stage was won by Arturs Skuja.
Results in Q Amateurs’ class
The highest place on the podium was held by Andris Cirss, the 2nd place held by Martins Toms Pukitis, and the 3rd by Zigmars Sondors.
Results in Veterans’ Sidecar class
The fastest were Urmas Sugasep and Martins Antons, in the 2nd place at the end of the day were Paulus Tendzegolskis and Martins Zalausks, and in the 3rd place – Arnis Groza and Marcis Krumins-Dambrovs.
Results in Children’s Sidecar class
The 1st place was taken by team of Emils and Elmars Tilaki, the 2nd place being occupied by Markuss Aunins and Madara Stipenbaha, and the 3rd – by Bruno and Daniels Lielbarzi.
Results in Q Juniors’class
The best was experienced Lauris Eizans, the 2nd place was taken by Atis Breds, and the 3rd – by Arturs Baltgalvis.
Results in Q100 competition
The fastest was Kristians Stolarovs, the second was Rihards Freibergs, and the third – Jozep Esmae.
Results in Q70 class
The first was Martins Puhalskis, and the second – Reinis Bogomols.
Results in Q50 Small class
The 1st place in “Lauma” was taken by Karlis Neija, the 2nd – by Markus Augustovskis, and the 3rd – by Ivo Kristaps Kalve.
Results in Q50 Dwarves’ class
The first was Arturs S, and the second – Ernests Reisons.
Results in A16+ class
The 1st place was taken by Reinis Cudarans, the 2nd place – by Rolands Bleidels, and the 3rd – by Kristaps Kalve.
Results in A25+ class
The winner was Didzis Gorbenko, the second was Edgars Rutkis, and the third – Jurgis Zukas.
Results in A35+ class
The leader of the competition was Artis Egle, vice-leader – Gints Uzars, and Intars Janbergs took the 3rd place.
Results in Beginners’class
Guntars Cibulskis took the 1st place, Arturs Treija – the 2nd, and Andris Cukurs – the 3rd place.
Results in MX Open class
The winner was Toms Macuks, Karlis Sabulis, the representative of European championship, took the second place, and Davis Ivanovs, the participant of last year’s Nations Cup team – the third place.
Results in Ladies’competition
The winner was Anna Stecjuka, Anastasija Usakova took the 2nd place, and Anna Lankovska took the 3rd place.
Results in MX125 class, which started at the same time as ladies
Rainers Zuks won the stage, Toms Babris took the 2nd place, and Karlis Kalejs – the 3rd place.
Results in MX85 class
The 1st place was taken by Egert Pihlak from Estonia, the 2nd place taken by Patriks Uzuls, and the 3rd – by Kristers Krists Suna.
Results in MX65 class
The winner of the stage was Janis Kubulins, Kirils Maslovs was the second, and Uldis GFreiergs – the third.
Results in MX50 the smallest class
This time, the leader was Tomass Saicans, Ricards Alens Galcins was in the second position, and Rodrigo Livs Birbels held the third place.
The Latvian motorcycle race championship season will continue on 24 April, when two one-day competitions – the first stage of Latvian championship for solo motorcycle classes, will be held in Aizpute.
Photo by: Janis Mickevics
