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Mar 9, 2009

Tom Sagar win the first round of the 2009 GBXC

Category: 2009

Posted by: Jack Stringer

Tom Sagar riding though a slippery track in the rain

The GBXC (cross country series), started with a well turned out event on Sunday at Stourport on Severn. The GBXC, is a series of 7 rounds hosted by WOR's Steve Ireland and Paul Edmondson.

The format of the day consisted of two races, race one hosted the classes Over 40's, Sportsman, Novice, Youth and Ladies. Tom's dad Paul (299) rode in the over 40's to a well placed 21st overall.

The main race, race 2 hosted classes Pro, Pro Lite, Expert, Clubman 2 stroke and Clubman 4 stroke.

The Pro class was a highly contended class with riders such as Tom, Greg Evans, Daryl Bolter, Si Wakely and Aston Bird all competing in the British Enduro Championship.

Tom finished 3rd overall in the GBXC series last year and was looking to improve on his performance this year.

Tom didn't get the best of starts off the line, he was placed about 17th overall, Tom was pushing hard to climb up the order, by lap 4 Tom had placed himself in 2nd place behind Greg Evans on a KTM. Tom was closing the gap on Greg, with Philip McLaughlin on TM close behind Tom. Tom knew that no mistakes could be made.

Unfortunately the event was cut short due to the amount rain fall, and was cut to 2 hours. Tom had been pushing hard, he had increased the gap between him and Philip to 4 minutes, but was unable to pass Greg.

With the chequer flag dropped, Tom was given the news that Greg had been excluded, due to refuelling with his bike running, so Tom moved up a position to claim victory.

Tom commented Obviously I am pleased to win the event but its in unfortunate circumstances, the track was brilliant, a fast flowing event. Again the bike ran like a dream, unfortunately I got a stick stuck in my back brake, which I had to stop and get out, but overall I'm happy with my bike and my performance. Obviously this event is really good training for me as I have the World Enduro Championship starting now in two weeks.