Rodrig Thain third and fourth in the GP of Mexico

On the mountains of Valle de Bravo, about two hours from Mexico city, took place the Enduro GP of Mexico, one of the most important Motorsport events of Latin America.

TM RACING went to this Grand Prix with only the French rider Rodrig Thain because he was the only TM rider in race for the top positions.

Rodrig Thain at the GP Mexico.

The French TM factory rider has done his best in this overseas race gaining important points which have re-launched him in the race for the world podium.

Third on Friday in the supertest, Rodrig on Saturday was in second place just few seconds behind the leader Aubert for half race.  A physical decline due to the altitude problems (about 2.400 meters above sea level) was forced him to slow down, leaving the green light to Salminen and finishing third.  On Sunday Thain was able to start again but in poor condition and after a difficult race has put his factory TM EN 450F in fourth place.

Rodrig has commented at the end of the race: “… is a real shame because I was fast and without that strange feeling of weakness I would have succeeded to close at least in second place! Anyway my bike worked very well, my mechanic Gabriele was very good at handling all the GP and a special thanks to Cristobal Gutierrez, TM distributor for Mexico, for the support he has given us ..”.

Complete rankings on http://we.abc-wec.com/cms/wec_download/standings/enduro2.pdf .

Next meeting on 29-30 August 2009 in Serres for the GP of Greece, valid as seventh round of the Enduro World Championship.