On The Pegs December 2018 - Volume 3 - Issue 12 | Page 75

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not to be and they would have to be
content with the runner-up result for
2018.
In addition to finishing second in the
World Trophy division, Team USA’s Tay-
lor Robert won the prestigious E2 class.
The factory KTM rider’s result took him
to the overall runner-up spot in what
was a supremely successful event for
KTM, with teammate Steward Baylor Jr.
finishing runner-up in the class.
E2 class and overall leader after the
first day’s racing, Taylor Robert got his
2018 ISDE off to the perfect start. As the
event progressed, the American contin-
ued to dominate E2 on his KTM, finish-
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ing fastest in class on every single full
day of racing. Opting for a safe finish on
Saturday’s final motocross test, Taylor
took the class win by over five minutes
from teammate Steward Baylor.
“It’s been an amazing week,” said
Robert. “I’m a little disappointed not
to take the overall win but all-in-all I
am happy with my riding. Days three
and four were tough and I struggled
a little there but I think everyone did.
The tests were so technical, the dust
was still a problem and the heat made
everything a little worse. Day five went
well, but I couldn’t catch Milner – hats
off to him, he’s been riding really well