March 16, 2008
Salminen tops E2 podium on Day 2 at Oestersund
KTM factory rider Juha Salminen sent a strong signal to the opposition in the E2 class on Sunday in Oestersund Sweden when he bettered his third place from Saturday to top the podium.
Salminen finds his rhythm on day two
Salminen, who completely dominated the E1 class last season took third place in the opening race on Saturday said he felt very much more comfortable on Sunday. "Before this weekend I haven't raced since November and it takes a while to get the feeling back," the Finnish rider said. "Yesterday I just couldn't find my rhythm but it was already much better today and the bike is really perfect."
Snow mud and bumps
Riders faced difficult conditions with some parts of the course still covered in deep snow but the surface underneath already melting. "It was a winter race but there were still a lot of bumps and mud in the Enduro test," Salminen said. He now returns home to Finland briefly before heading to Portugal for the two events on the Iberian Peninsular.
Salminen's teammate Italian Alessandro Belometti, who did not enjoy the same benefit of riding on familiar terrain as the Scandinavian riders, put in a solid weekend and a good start to the season with seventh place on each day.
Results Day Two
1. Juha Salminen, Finland, KTM
2. Joakim Ljunggren, Sweden, Husaberg
3. Johnny Aubert, France, Yamaha
4. Valtteri Salonen, Finland, Husaberg
5. Jari Mattila, Finland, Honda
7. Alessandro Belometti, Italy, KTM
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