Josep Garcia cheers: Third victory at the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo Prolog!
Josep Garcia cheers: Third victory at the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo Prolog!
Leoben, Österreich - It was an exciting weekend in Styria when the legendary Red Bull Erzbergrodeo 2025 and the Blazkläder Iron Road Prolog took place in the stronghold of the Extreme Enduro. On the first day, Josep Garcia from Spain triumphantly secured victory in the prologue on his KTM and thus put a striking footprint in the history of this prestigious event. This victory was not only another highlight for Garcia, but also his third triumph on the Erzberg - a truly remarkable milestone.
In perfect weather, with sunshine and blue sky, more than 41 drivers from over 40 nations found their way to the 15 -kilometer long, challenging gravel route. Garcia impressed with a best time of 10: 25.661 minutes and left Andrea Verona from Italy (Gasgas) and Danny Sanders from Australia (KTM). Verona finished 10: 32.804 minutes and secured second place, followed by Sanders with 10: 46.804 minutes. The first series of start for the upcoming main race was thus an unprecedented manner.
The best of the best
Among the other top qualified people who qualified for the first series of start were also drivers such as Manuel Lettenbichler (DE, KTM), Billy Bolt (UK, Husqvarna) and Jonny Walker (UK, Triumph). But the domestic drivers Valentino Hutter (AUT, GASGAS) and Luca Kropitsch (AUT, KTM) were also able to place in this elite group as a 17-year-old, which the local fan base proudly fulfilled.
The first rows are led by some of the world's best drivers, but the second row is also strongly occupied with talents such as Graham Jarvis (UK, Husqvarna) and Cody Webb (USA, Yamaha). The exciting starting position for the main race on Sunday promises a gripping race.
special competitions and attractions
Special mention was also given to the Twin-Cylinder rating, in which Jonny Aubert (KTM) took first place. Armin Ohrlinger (Aprilia) and Kevin Gallas (Yamaha) took second and third place. Sandra Gomez Cantero (ESP, Beta) also secured a clear victory in the Lady Cup prologue
The event also offered a captivating Trial Xtreme Challenge, which was obtained by Stephan Stockhammer (DE) to also secure a starting place in the front row. In addition to the sporting highlights, there were also numerous attractions for the audience, such as live broadcasts on ServusTV and Red Bull TV as well as various visitor zones that came up with catering stands. Shuttlebus lines ensured that fans could easily get to the coveted spectator places.
The Red Bull Erzbergrodeo remains an incomparable event that not only represents a unique experience for the drivers, but also for the fans and the entire region of Leoben. Martin Kettner, the press contact person of the event, underlined the importance of the event as an annual highlight for extreme enduro fans around the world.
We will find out on Sunday when the best drivers will give everything at the main race to secure the coveted title of the Erzbergrodeo champion. The tension is hard to tame!
More about the event and the results can be found on meinzirk.at and DetailsOrt Leoben, Österreich Quellen