"Knighter" back on KTM wins Tough One

Enduro maestro and multi-titled David Knight, who in 2010 is back on a KTM, signaled his intention to be one of Taddy Blazusiak's greatest rivals this season when he dominated the sixth edition of The Tough One in England's Shropshire in the Nantmawr Quarry.

Blazusiak, the current title holder was forced to withdraw on doctor's orders with a severe dose of flu that required antibiotics and is currently resting at home in Poland.

Knight, who has won the event on every occasion other than last year, did it in style, lapping all other competitors except second-placed Tom Sager, a sure signs that he is in winning form back on the KTM and with the orange family.

The event had been put off for a month as a result of the severe winter the UK is experiencing this season but despite the later calendar date, parts of the track were still frozen.

KTM Enduro Team Boss Fabio Farioli said David was already fastest in the hot lap of the morning qualifying session. "David had the best time in the hot lap with a 10 seconds advantage," Fairoli said. "Then there was a mass start that was very tight and he had some slight problems getting away. He was in about fourth place but then quickly took the lead." David had amassed a full 2-minute lead when he stopped to refuel and nothing more stood in the way of his victory.

‘Winning The Tough One is a great way to start the year," Knight told reporters after the race, adding that in the past taking victory in the rocks of the Nantmawr quarry has launched a successful campaign for with the World Enduro Championship or US GNCC title. "It was certainly a good work out for me ahead of the first round of the British Enduro Championship," he added.

Results - The Tough One ‘10
1. David Knight (Farioli KTM)
2. Tom Sagar (Suzuki)
3. Dougie Lampkin (Beta)

Source: KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG