KTM Enduro Factory rider Jonny Walker starts his participation in the 2014 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship this weekend.
As ever the beginning of a new championship is a much looked forward to occasion for Jonny, but with round one taking place inside the Echo Arena in Liverpool this race is an extra special one for the former Erzberg winner.
For the first time in his career the young Brit will get the opportunity to compete in a home SuperEnduro event. Looking for a winning result, the KTM rider is eager for the new championship to begin.
‰ÛÏRacing in Liverpool is something I‰Ûªve been looking forward to all year." Walker stated in the anticipation of this weekends upcoming series opening. "Now the race is almost here I‰Ûªm really looking forward to racing.
"The SuperEnduro World Championship is one that I always look forward to. But with the first round of the series taking place in Britain it‰Ûªs going to be that extra bit special. I‰Ûªve been working hard, spending lots of time on my bike, so I feel ready," he added.
One of the biggest changes for Walker heading into the series is his switch to four stroke machinery, a change he feels is the right one with the way the series has changed over the past few years.
‰ÛÏOpting to race the KTM 250 EXC-f for SuperEnduro was a big decision to make but in the long term I‰Ûªm sure it will be the right one. The sport has changed quite a bit in two or three years and I think the tracks are more suited to four strokes now," Walker explained.
"I‰Ûªm really enjoying the change and I feel I‰Ûªm up to speed on it. The power delivery is smoother and easier to control, which makes it easier to get on the gas in slippery corners.‰Û
