Monday April 9, 2018 at 2:21pm
Zach Wajtknecht led the way in Saturday’s rain-affected British Under-21 semi-final at Eastbourne.
Last season’s British Under-19 Champion finished ahead of Max Clegg with both riders on 14 points, Wajtknecht having beaten Clegg when the two riders met.
Connor Mountain finished third whilst James Shanes, Josh Bailey, Drew Kemp and home youngster Jason Edwards also took qualifying places for the Final.
Wajtknecht said: “It was one of those meetings where you just have to get on with it and naturally I’m delighted to get through. It is what it is and it’s the same for everyone.”
“I think after the 12th heat they were thinking about it (calling it off) but it was only going to stay the same. Everyone just got on with it and everyone is safe at the end.”
The second semi-final scheduled for Newcastle on Sunday was postponed due to the weather, with a re-arrangement date to be confirmed.