Team Monster Energy Bud Racing Kawasaki had a pretty good weekend in Bulgaria, as both Brian Moreau and Pierre Goupillon had the podium honours in one of the two races. Brian claimed his first ever 250 win in the European championship, while Pierre just missed the overall podium by three points.
Brian and Pierre both confirmed their speed that they already show in Switzerland, but it was again the case of one good moto for the enthusiastic youngsters. Fastest rider in the qualifying session Brian dominates the first race and won his first EMX250 moto, but retired early in the second one after a collision on the opening lap eliminated the teenager with a painful burned leg. Fourth in the timed practice period, Pierre had a good start in the first race but collided with Clarke in the first laps and had to fight hard to came back seventh; on Sunday he did another strong race to finish third and eventually missed the podium by just three points! With one more round to go (Assen mid September).
Brian Moreau: “It is so frustrating. On Saturday I took my first win in the EMX250, then on Sunday my race was over on the first lap. I felt so good on Saturday; I took the holeshot and I was riding fast and consistent all moto for the victory. On Sunday I also started well and I was second on the first lap when I collided with Tom Vialle and my left leg was caught between the rear wheel and the swinging arm. Hopefully there’s nothing seriously wrong.”
Pierre Goupillon: “My speed was already good on Saturday but I made a mistake early in the race and it was difficult to pass on this track. I had a good feeling on the bike and pushed all moto to finish seventh and my start on Sunday was good again; I started sixth and could pass Vialle for third two laps from the finish. »
