Klaffenbock Wins Sidecar Race, Consolidates Points Lead At Monza

Klaffenbock Wins Sidecar Race, Consolidates Points Lead At Monza

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By Glenn Lesanto

Klaus Klaffenbock took a clear victory in the Superside, aka Sidecar, race at Monza as his closest rivals dropped out of the race, one of them literally – Jorg Steinhausen’s passenger Andy Hetherington fell out of the sidecar as the pair pursued the title leaders. Reigning Champion Steve Webster suffered another engine failure handing a huge lead to Klaffenbock both on the track and in the title.

The race was restarted because of a huge smash on the first lap which left passenger Jane Fleury with multiple injuries and caused the race to be red-flagged.

Steve Abbott took advantage of both Steinhausen and Webster’s misfortune to take second in the race and the title.

Race result
1. Klaffenbock, Suzuki, 31:37.201
2. Abbott, Yamaha, 31:45.508
3. Van Gils, Suzuki, 32:25.581
4. Hauzenberger, Suzuki, 32:45.420
5. Liechti, Kawasaki, 33:13.370
6. Schroder, Suzuki, 33:19.038
7. Roscher, Suzuki, 33:21.399
8. Eilers, Suzuki, 33:29.680

Championship points standings after 2 rounds (Australia cancelled)

1. Klaffenbock, 50
2. Abbott, 33
3. Hauzenberger, 22
4. Webster, 20
5. Liechti, 18
6. Van Gils, 16
7. Steinhausen, 16
8. Schroder, 16

Next round: May 27, Donington Park, Great Britain

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