Motorsport

Tim Gasjer of Team HRC seals podium win in MXGP of Czech Republic

Michelle Liew

July 29, 2019

Tim Gasjer has provided a stellar performance in Czech Republic as the rider increases his lead after a podium win.

Photo credits: Honda Racing Corporation

Team HRC‘s Tim Gasjer has extended his lead for the 2019 World Motocross Championship to 177 points after coming in second overall at the MXGP of the Czech Republic. Gasjer took on his Honda CRF450RW past the chequered flag to secure a podium win. Teammate Brian Bogers managed to come in ninth in race one and finish just outside the top 10 in race two.

Tim Gasjer (Team HRC)- As It Happened

Photo credits: Honda Racing Corporation

“The track was really tough. It was hard and slick so I didn’t feel so comfortable on the track, but I’m quite happy with how the motos turned out. I took two good starts and I was riding smart. I didn’t want to push too much because it was easy to make a mistake. Overall it was a good weekend and I’m happy I could give all the Slovenian fans something to cheer about. They support me so much on the track and I could really hear them around the start straight bend each lap. So many of them made the trip and I am just really thankful for every one of them. It is just an awesome feeling to be out there and celebrating with them,” says Gasjer as quoted from Honda Racing Corporation.

Photo credits: Honda Racing Corporation

Brian Bogers (Team HRC)- As It Happened

Photo credits: Honda Racing Corporation

“I’m quite happy with the results today. In the first moto,I got a good start and was in fifth and I felt good there. I showed some good speed at the beginning of the race but then I got arm pump and had to slow down. Still, I finished ninth and that’s good. Unfortunately,the start didn’t work in the second race and I had to start from around 20th. I fought back to 12th though and I’m happy with how I rode. It was much better than Indonesia and it was important to bounce back. I’m certainly looking forward to next weekend on a sand track that I enjoy riding on,” says Bogers.