MXoEN, Qualifying: Portugal 9th, Lobo 4th in class 125 – MotoSport
By Jorge Ro Jr. to 8 October 2022 19:00
This Saturday the dates for the European Nations Motocross in Talavera de la ReinaSpain.
There is 20 years that Portugal not at this event and, this time, our country is taking the turn for Sandro Lobo and Martim Espinho at 125 and Tomas Santos and Gonçalo Cardoso at 85.
4th fastest in class 125 practice session, Sandro Lobo It was also 4th from start to finish in qualifying race – a good result for the Yamaha rider.
In the same category, Martim Espinho started in 7th place but quickly reached 5th. The Ribatejano held this position until there were four laps to go, when he dropped to 6th.
In class 85, Tomas Santos achieved the 13th best time in training but managed to perform well in the qualifying heat. The pilot of Tomar fought for 6th position during the first seven laps but one fall the three laps of the end relegated him to 14th.
Just behind Santos Gonçalo Cardosohe who almost always rotated around the 15th position.
The Portuguese team ended like this 9th place in the works Saturday but the “real” races are on Sunday… good luck to the lusa team!