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After wintry conditions over the last week, the WOR Tough One 2009 was looking to be just that “a tough event”, fortunately the weather held off and it turned out to be an event not to be forgotten. Tom Sagar made his debut ride out on his Midwest Racing Huseberg 450, a local event for Sagar “ I'm hoping to do well not only for my new team but for Husaberg, I want to prove that the Husaberg is a very competitive bike. I also want a good result as this is one of the biggest extreme events of the year.”

The event started with a short sprint up a hill to the line up of bikes, Sagar didn't have the best of starts, on the return into the quarry Sagar had pushed himself up into 5th position ahead of Taddy Balzusiak. David Knight pulled out of the event with clutch problems and Paul Edmondson with a injury, which left a gap for Sagar to leap into the lead, with Taddy close behind. Sagar held Taddy of for as long as possible but with riders scattering the course, Sagar got stuck behind which opened a gap for Taddy to pass. Sagar was not for giving up and fought with Taddy till the chequered flag. Sagar finished 2nd overall on his first outing on the Husaberg 450. “I’m over the moon for its my first podium finish at the Tough One, I was a little concerned with riding a bigger bike around here but it proved not to be a problem, the power delivery of the bike was brilliant and suited my style of riding. I’m so pleased with the start to 2009, and hope this will continue. Thanks to Steve Ireland and staff of WOR Events who put on another great Tough One. A great big thank you to all of the supporters that cheered and helped me throughout the event, finally a massive thanks to my sponsors, and family who made this year possible.”