On the Pegs - August 2021 On the Pegs - Volume 6 Issue 8 - August | Page 7

WALKNER SEES CHECKERS IN SILK WAY RALLY
WALKNER SEES CHECKERS IN SILK WAY RALLY
With teammate and 2019 Silk Way winner Sam Sunderland missing through injury , Walkner was flying the flag for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing . The Austrian started steadily before making his move on stage three , setting the day ’ s fastest time and taking the lead of the general classification . For the remaining two days of racing Walkner used all his experience and race craft to protect his lead . Victory in ussia moves Walkner to top spot in the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship .
PHOTO BY Kin Marcin / Red Bull Content Pool