Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

KTM's Jacques Gunawarden­a poised to grab Motocross National Championsh­ip title today

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Jacques Gunawarden­a, brand ambassador for KTM- Sri Lanka, is leading the ‘ Motocross Championsh­ip 2019’ and poised to be crowned national champ following the final race at Gunners Super Cross in Minneriya today. This year, has seen a dominant display from the young Jacques and KTM, having been in the frontline of championsh­ip racing with almost seven wins in his name so far this season.

In April, he claimed the overall championsh­ip at NEM Motocross in Nuwara Eliya, but a fall in race two meant Jacques had to settle for third place at Fox Hill held in April. However, this made no difference to the championsh­ip as Jacques is already leading the point table for Motocross National Championsh­ip 2019.

Following the fall at Fox Hill, Jacques managed to turn things around and in continuing his winning ways, once again is the star rider of the season by proving his mettle as he continued to claim the overall championsh­ip at almost all the subsequent races. Jacques won the overall championsh­ip at Commando Super Cross in Kuda Oya, Vijayabahu Super Cross in Kurunegala among national riders where he placed second and third in both events overall with foreign riders, making him the highest points taker in the National ranking, Gajaba Super Cross in Anuradhapu­ra, Sappers Gympo in Embilipiti­ya and a podium finishes of first and second at Walawa Super Cross in Udawalawe.

Jacques’s remarkable track record combined with KTM bikes, which are renowned for a rich racing experience giving racers exquisite cutting-edge performanc­e and durability, showcases a strong partnershi­p geared to produce the best performanc­es, endurance and reliabilit­y always.

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