KAY DE WOLF STEALS HEADLINES WITH DETERMINED MXON RIDE
The Husqvarna Factory Racing athletes from around the globe closed their international campaign at the prestigious Motocross of Nations, which took place in front of a packed house at the old-school circuit of Ernee in France.
Kay de Wolf was superb, in just his third race since injury, as he battled with the established 450F riders. Third overall in the MX2 classification was his reward; he achieved that via 11-9 moto finishes. Moto one was a particular highlight, as he stole headlines with an aggressive charge up to the top ten. Unfortunately, The Netherlands only had two riders in action and so a top-fifteen finish was unrealistic.
Kay de Wolf: “I am happy with my riding this weekend! I made some big improvements at Matterley Basin and carried those into here, so I am pretty happy. It is obviously a shame to see my teammate on Team Netherlands get hurt and miss the motos – it was impossible to compete for a good team result after that. Thanks to the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing team for their work this year. Bring on 2024.”
Results – 2023 Motocross of Nations
MXGP/MX2 – Moto One
1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 35:22.325;
2. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 35:24.645;
3. Ken Roczen (Suzuki) 35:48.491…
11. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 36:17.189;
16. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) 36:45.258;
19. Lucas Coenen (Husqvarna) 36:52.272
2. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 35:24.645;
3. Ken Roczen (Suzuki) 35:48.491…
11. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 36:17.189;
16. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) 36:45.258;
19. Lucas Coenen (Husqvarna) 36:52.272
MX2/Open – Moto Two
1. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 34:00.428;
2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 34:01.310;
3. Liam Everts (KTM) 34:17.770…
9. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 34:49.639;
10. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) 34:49.639;
16. Christian Craig (Husqvarna) 35:42.030;
19. Lucas Coenen (Husqvarna) 35:44.517
2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 34:01.310;
3. Liam Everts (KTM) 34:17.770…
9. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 34:49.639;
10. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) 34:49.639;
16. Christian Craig (Husqvarna) 35:42.030;
19. Lucas Coenen (Husqvarna) 35:44.517
MXGP/Open – Moto Three
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 35:25.550;
2. Ken Roczen (Suzuki) 35:32.845;
3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 35:36.899…
20. Christian Craig (Husqvarna) 36:18.697
2. Ken Roczen (Suzuki) 35:32.845;
3. Maxime Renaux (Yamaha) 35:36.899…
20. Christian Craig (Husqvarna) 36:18.697
Motocross of Nations – Overall Classification
1. Team France 14pts;
2. Team Australia 34pts;
3. Team Italy 43pts…
5. Team Belgium 55pts;
8. Team USA 65pts;
Team Netherlands 44pts
1. Team France 14pts;
2. Team Australia 34pts;
3. Team Italy 43pts…
5. Team Belgium 55pts;
8. Team USA 65pts;
Team Netherlands 44pts
