Bolt with a perfect night on a brutal Romanian wooden track.
The FIM SuperEnduro World Championship made its highly anticipated return to Cluj-Napoca, Romania, for Round 3. The second visit to this venue delivered an unforgettable night of racing and high emotions on a track that stayed true to the demanding spirit of last season’s Romanian round.
A quick summary
Prestige
Billy Bolt dominated the night with a perfect score, solidifying his lead and retaining the prestigious 24MX Leader Plate. Mitch Brightmore celebrated a career milestone with his first-ever Prestige podium, while Jonny Walker delivered a steady performance to stay firmly in the title chase. Unfortunately, Dominik Olszowy had to withdraw due to injury.
Junior
Henry Strauss emerged victorious after a chaotic and unpredictable night in the Junior class. Despite Strauss’s win, Marc Serra Fernandez showcased resilience, holding onto his World Cup lead and the coveted 24MX Leader Plate.
Youth
The Youth class saw an intense battle between Ramón Godino Gómez and Fraiser Lampkin. Godino Gómez ultimately triumphed, securing both the win and the 24MX Leader Plate to strengthen his championship campaign.
FIM Europe
Grzegorz Kargul used his trials expertise to perfection, securing his first victory of the season with a flawless performance. His exceptional skill on the brutal Romanian wooden track earned him a well-deserved win and a perfect night.
Prestige World Championship – Another perfect night for Bolt
SuperPole
The evening kicked off with Billy Bolt (GBR) claiming the fastest lap in the Superpole session, breaking the elusive 30-second barrier on the challenging Romanian track. Bolt was the only rider in the competition to clear the second double-log jump, further cementing his reputation as the fastest man on the circuit. Jonny Walker (GBR) and Mitch Brightmore (GBR) completed the Superpole top three, setting the stage for an exciting night of racing.
Final 1 – Bolt sets the pace, Olszowy suffers a major setback
Billy Bolt wasted no time asserting his dominance on the technical track, grabbing the holeshot and quickly pulling away from the pack. Despite navigating through lapped traffic, Bolt maintained a flawless pace to secure the win.
Dominik Olszowy (POL), however, had a race to forget. After a poor start and a major crash, Olszowy fought valiantly to recover but could only finish in 11th. Unfortunately, he was later taken to the hospital with an abdominal injury, ending his night prematurely.
Jonny Walker delivered a strong comeback to finish 2nd, while Mitch Brightmore (GBR) outperformed Eddie Karlsson (SWE) and Alfredo Gómez (ESP) to claim 3rd, kicking off his night with a standout performance.
Final 2 – Bolt overcomes early obstacles
In the reversed-grid second final, Cooper Abbott (USA) took an early lead with a great start, building a strong gap from the rest of the field. Billy Bolt had a tough beginning, getting blocked twice in the opening corners, but he stayed focused and worked his way through the riders. By the middle of the race, Bolt caught up to Abbott and passed him to take another win. Jonny Walker (GBR) pushed hard to finish in 3rd, while Abbott held onto 2nd, delivering one of his best performances of the season.
Final 3 – Mitch Brightmore battles with Bolt
The third final was full of SuperEnduro excitement. Billy Bolt made some rare mistakes, giving Mitch Brightmore the chance to take the lead. Brightmore, riding his best race of the season, battled back and forth with Bolt in a thrilling fight for first place. In the end, Bolt regained the lead on the final lap, completing a perfect night with three wins.
Brightmore’s 2nd place finish earned him his first-ever podium in the Prestige class. Jonny Walker’s consistent performance throughout the night secured him 2nd overall for the round. With another dominant performance, Bolt remains firmly in control of the Championship and keeps the red 24MX Leader Plate heading into the next round.
Junior World Cup – Strauss survives the chaos
The Junior class was full of excitement and surprises, with three different winners across the finals. Henry Strauss (GER) won the first final and, despite finishing 10th in the third final due to injuries, managed to take the overall victory for the night.
Marc Fernandez Serra (ESP) claimed the second final, while Milan Schmüser (GER) took the win in the third final.
Marc Fernandez Serra showed great determination, finishing 2nd overall and keeping the red 24MX Leader Plate as the Junior World Cup leader.
Toby Shaw (GBR) rounded out the podium after a night of intense battles and close racing.
Youth World Cup – Lampkin and Godino Gómez battle for glory
Fraiser Lampkin (GBR) and Ramón Godino Gómez (ESP) battled fiercely in an exciting contest. Lampkin claimed victory in the 1st final after a late mistake by Godino Gómez, but Godino Gómez responded in the 2nd final, leading from start to finish. Both riders ended the night tied on points, but Godino Gómez’s win in the second final gave him the overall victory and the coveted red 24MX Leader Plate.
Michał Laska (POL) secured the final spot on the podium with a steady performance, despite a few costly mistakes along the way.
FIM Europe Cup – Kargul breaks through
Grzegorz Kargul (POL) delivered an outstanding performance, winning both finals to secure his first victory of the season. His trial riding expertise was evident as he navigated the challenging Romanian track with precision.
Fynn Hannemann (GER) and Alessandro Azzalini (ITA) completed the podium, while Norbert Zsigovits (HUN) faced heartbreak yet again. After finishing 2nd in the first final, a broken chain in Final 2 ended Zsigovits’ hopes of a strong overall result.
24 MX Leader Plates
Prestige: Billy Bolt (GBR)
Junior: Marc Fernandez Serra (ESP)
Youth: Ramón Godino Gómez (ESP)
Full results: https://superenduro.org/results/2025-season/
Do not miss the 4th round in Poland!
The fourth round of the 2024/2025 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship starts on 1 February 2025 in Łódź, Poland. This highly anticipated event will feature the longest track of the series, offering a thrilling contrast to the tight and technical Romanian course. Known for its speed, the Łódź track promises to test riders’ skill and precision in an entirely different way.
One of the highlights? An epic ride up the grandstands, guaranteed to amaze fans and push competitors to their limits.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of SuperEnduro action in Łódź – see you there!
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