Loon-Plage sand race: Genot wins from Kellett, Knuiman
The newsroomUpdated on November 9, 20263 minBelgium's Cyril Genot (Honda) wins the Loon-Plage round of the French Sand Championship ahead of Todd Kellett and Dutchman Damien Knuiman.
Key point
Cyril Genot wins round 2 of the French Sand Championship at Loon-Plage by more than a minute from Todd Kellett; the two Honda riders now share the championship lead.
Belgium's Cyril Genot (Honda) has won the beach race at Loon-Plage, the second round of the Championnat de France des Sables (CFS). On the demanding sand circuit he beat Todd Kellett, his Honda teammate and the reigning sand champion, and Dutchman Damien Knuiman (Yamaha).
A race in two parts
The start, described as a half false start, was messy. Genot led first, but Kellett took over in the opening lap. Hakon Fredriksen briefly moved Genot aside early on. Milko Potisek retired very early.
After about twenty minutes Kellett led from Genot and Fredriksen. The two Honda riders then pulled away from Fredriksen and pitted together for fuel; Fredriksen pitted later and retired. Genot then passed Kellett, took control and went into the final phase with a lead of about a minute. He and Kellett were the only two riders on the same lap at that point. The 150-minute race ended in a win by more than a minute. According to live timing, several riders dropped out of the top ten on the final lap.
The top ten
- Cyril Genot (Honda)
- Todd Kellett (Honda)
- Damien Knuiman (Yamaha)
- Adrien Petit (Honda)
- Lars van Berkel (Triumph)
- Jeremy Knuiman (Yamaha)
- Mathéo Miot (Yamaha)
- Alexis Collignon (Husqvarna)
- Thibault Maupin (Triumph)
- Daymond Martens (Suzuki)
Honda and the Netherlands shine
Honda places three riders in the top four (Genot, Kellett, Petit) and Yamaha three in the top seven. Three Dutch riders finish in the top six: Damien Knuiman, Lars van Berkel and Jeremy Knuiman. Tias Callens was 11th.
In the championship standings Genot and Kellett now share first place.
La rédaction
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Loon-Plage sand race?
Belgium's Cyril Genot (Honda), by more than a minute from teammate Todd Kellett. Dutchman Damien Knuiman (Yamaha) was third.
Where does the French Sand Championship stand?
After the second round, Cyril Genot and Todd Kellett share the lead of the standings.
How long did the race last?
The race lasted 150 minutes.
Sources
- MXvice — Cyril Genot wins Loon-Plage beach race
- Motocross Mag — Grandiose win for Cyril Genot at Loon-Plage
- Motocrossplanet — Genot wins Loon-Plage beach race
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