US Endurocross Rnd 4, Columbus, Ohio, 4.10.2009
Taddy Blazusiak Media Service '09
2009 US Endurocross series points leader Taddy Blazusiak has claimed his fourth consecutive podium result, this time finishing second in Columbus, Ohio. Winner of the opening three rounds of the series the KTM Enduro Factory Team/Red Bull rider once again dominated the Hot Lap qualifying session where he placed comfortably ahead of his closest rival. Passing through his heat race after falling at the first turn, Blazusiak was the fastest rider in the main event, but was unfortunate not to win.
Getting caught up in the first corner Taddy then tangled with another rider mid-way around the opening lap while Geoff Aaron took the lead. Quickly into his rhythm Taddy worked his way up to and past Aaron before a mistake in the 'fire wood' section dropped him back to second. With only a few laps remaining Taddy caught back up to Aaron but was unable to claim a fourth straight victory. Taddy nevertheless still holds a healthy advantage in the series points standings.
Taddy Blazusiak: "Although I would have loved to have won again, I'm more than happy with my performances and result from Ohio. It was bad luck rather than bad riding that cost me the win. My goal at the start of the series was to be on the podium at every race, and so far I've done that.
"I really felt great on my bike all night. I got the fastest time in the Hot Lap qualifying session and then won my heat race. I went down in the first corner and was leading by the end of the first lap, which I was really pleased about. In the main event I got a reasonable start but then got hung up in the first corner. I got caught up with someone on the first lap and was in about fourth or firth. I managed to work my way into the lead but caught a log in the fire wood section, which brought me down. I was able to catch back up to Geoff but I just ran out of time to pass him. Like I said I'm more than pleased with finishing as runner-up. I can't wait until the next round of the championship now."
Results - US Endurocross Rnd 4 '09