Suzukis dominant in Belgium

From Team Suzuki

In deep and difficult conditions at the opening round of the Belgian United Telecom Trophy series at Beervelde last weekend, Team Teka Suzuki WMX1 riders Steve Ramon and Ken De Dycker dominated proceedings on their all-new RM-Z450s.

Reigning MX1 World Champion Ramon was in dominant form on the day winning the opening two motos after leading from start to finish. An uncharacteristic bad start from the Belgian rider in moto three saw him have to battle through the pack to chase home his teammate De Dycker in second.

"The track was really tough today but the club did a good job to make it rideable," said Ramon. "My racing went pretty good - I had two good starts and each time I was able to make the break early on. I had a bad start in the final heat and De Dycker was simply too far away to reel him in. You really needed to focus today because even a slight mistake could have some serious consequences."

De Dycker's day was a little more difficult as anyone not out front soon found themselves covered in sticky Beervelde sand that played havoc with their goggles. But grabbing the lead on the first lap from Kevin Strijbos in moto three, he was able to run away with his first win of the day to notch up a 3-2-1 scorecard for second overall.

Team Teka Suzuki WMX1 now heads to Valkenswaard in Holland for round 1 of the MX1 World Championship on April 6.