Demaria wins 250cc world race

JAKARTA (JP): Taking the lead from the start French crosser Yves Demaria won the 12th leg of the 250cc World Motocross championships at Jatinangor Circuit near Bandung.

The Marseille-born Honda rider, one of 20 foreign riders, secured 40 points and clocked 45:13.269 in two mottos along the 1.8 km-circuit Sunday.

With this result, the former 80cc rider garnered a total of 180 points and was up at seventh in the standings after the 12th leg of the Jatinangor race.

Tallon Vokland of the U.S on his Yamaha came second in 45:14.769 and German Pit Beiren on a Honda came in fourth with 45:40.071.

The favorite, Belgium's Stevan Everts, surprisingly only managed to secure fourth place after clocking 46:11.769.

Everts, however, was still top in the world ranking list with 414 points after the 12th leg of the world motocross championship, while Marniqc was far below Everts with 302 points.

"I had a bad start due to a dusty field," said Everts.

In front of about 25,000 spectators, Demaria, Volkland and Biren dominated in the two mottos.

"I have tried my best, but Yves overtook by taking advantage of my mistakes during the race," he told Antara after the race.

Commenting on his victory, Demaria said his patience paid off by becoming the right strategy.

Local racers competed in the 125cc motocross race.

Frans Tanudjaya on a Suzuki won the race, followed by Irswan Ardiansyah on a Yamaha and Aep Dadang on a Honda in second and third places. (03)

Results: 1. Yves Demaria 40 points 2. Tallon Volkland 34 3. Pit Beirer 30 4. Stevan Everts 22 5. Marnicq Bervaets 20

Total results after 12th: 1. Steven Everts 414 2. Marnicq Bervaets 302 3. Sebastian Tortelli 276 4. Pit Beirer 270 5. Joakin Karlssen 235 4. Tallon Volkland 185