In Valkenswaard, Holland Ben has wowed them all by finishing 2nd in the first round of the World GP series won by Steve Ramon.
The young Kiwi KTM rider defeated last year´s winner Erik Eggens to claim his first ever Grand Prix podium.
Pit pundits, fellow racers and Townley´s Big Five Vangani KTM team were stunned with the kid´s performance.
No mention of MJChurch Kawasaki`s Kiwi, Darryl Atkins.
Josh [Coppins] would probably not be so happy with his 5th, but still very creditable finishing place in the 250 class.
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