Laier in a class of her own at home in Germany

2009-06-20 12:32
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Steffi Laier was in a class of her own on Saturday at the Teutschenthal circuit in Germany, confidently winning the first of two women's races for the current round of the Women's MX World Championship

Laier's arch rival Livia Lancelot was unable to complete the race due to the pain of a dislocated shoulder and this left nothing in the way for the fast and furious KTM talent.

A perfect day
"This was a perfect day for me," Steffi said after the first race on Saturday evening. "I took the holeshot and I won." She also rode the fastest lap. "It's good to be racing here at home. I'm very relaxed and I have a lot of friends supporting me here. The track is more difficult than it was before because they have mixed in some sand and that's made it more technical. But It's good and I like it a lot," she said.

Laier confident in the rain
Laier, who enjoys riding in the rain, said she wasn't concerned if the weather was bad for the second race. "I actually hope it rains. It will be good for me but hard for the others. I've been training on this track and I am confident. I hope to have a good start tomorrow and I hope to have the red number plate at the end of the day!"

Schedule for Sunday (all CET): WMX Warm Up 8:45-9:05; WMX Race 2 11:15

Women's Results, Race One (Race two on Sunday morning)
Steffi Laier, Germany, KTM 26:18.288
2. Larissa Papenmeier, Germany, Suzuki, 26:24.638
3. Nathalie Kane, Ireland, Suzuki, 26:52.453
4. Maria Franke, Germany, Kawasaki, 27:03.205
5. Elin Mann, Sweden, KTM 27:07.404

Source: KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG

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