After the incredibly violent storms on Day 1, it was a total turn around for Sunday second day of the EnduroGP of Italy, with hot weather and sunshine the order of the day.
However, the race conditions on this second day of the Acerbis Grand Prix of Italy were still very tricky, with waterlogged tests still very slippery and rutted. Physically and emotionally drained after Saturday's action, the riders still gave us an absolutely unforgettable race day.
Italian
Alex Salvini proved once again that he is still one of the top guns in Enduro, shrugging off the pain of his dislocated shoulder, 'Rocky' won his home GP in front a fervent crowd. This victory meant so much for the Honda rider, as he scored maximum points in E2 and EnduroGP. Feeling emotional at the finish line, Salvini collapsed, leaning on his 'tifosi' (home fans) for support. The rider from Bologna took victory by a considerable margin over his opponents - he was more than 42 seconds ahead of runner-up:
LoÌøc Larrieu.
"Last night I was so much in pain that I didn't know if I would be able to ride today," Salvini explained. "The thought of winning here in Italy was very far from my mind! I really have to give thanks to all the fans who gave me a lot of strength and courage. I owe them that win, and thank you to my team for this fantastic result.‰Û
