Walker
Takes On Weston Beach Race
Jonny Walker is pleased to confirm he will compete in this year’s
HydroGarden Weston Beach Race, which takes place at Weston - Super - Mare
(GB) on October 8-9.
Due to a change in his competition schedule Jonny will now race at the
iconic British beach race instead of travelling to Turkey to compete in Red
Bull Sea to Sky, as originally planned.
Recent political unrest within Turkey has resulted in KTM withdrawing
their riders from this year’s Sea to Sky event due to fears regards the
possible safety of official team personal. As a result of the change to his
racing schedule Jonny, who recently won the Red Bull Megawatt Extreme Enduro
in Poland, has signed himself up to compete in this year’s WBR event –
his first time competing in what is the 34th running of the beach
extravaganza.
Jonny
will return to Extreme Enduro action on October 29 at GetzenRodeo in
Germany.
Jonny Walker: “I’m really looking forward to being a part of
Weston Beach Race this year. It’s not something I’ve done before, and it
certainly isn't something I specialise in, but it’s an event I’ve heard
so many good stories about that getting the opportunity to race myself wasn’t
one I wanted to pass up. The great thing about Weston is that it brings
riders together from enduro and motocross, so it’s going to be cool to
catch up with riders I don't normally get the chance to race with. It’s
also a good opportunity to spend time with the race fans, and I’ve heard
in general it’s a great event to be a part of with a very special
atmosphere. I guess I got some sand practice recently at Red Bull Megawatt
in Poland, but I know that Weston’s not going to be like anything else I’ve
done. For me it’s just a great opportunity to enjoy and compete in a major
UK event.”
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