Sunday, 6th April 2008

Ken de Dycker made a perfect start to his factory Suzuki grand prix career by winning both races at the Valkenswaard MX1 season-opener on Sunday.

"I'm sitting in 6th overall now whereas two weeks ago I was looking at the bones sticking out of my toes so I'm happy with the position I am in. I have the stitches removed from my toes tomorrow and then I plan to get some more time on the bike later in the week. We'll head to France for some guaranteed better weather and hopefully with that time in the saddle I'll be able to build back some strength for Spain and aim to be strong in Portugal," he declared.

In the MX2 class, a confident Tyla Rattray won both races to take his first grand prix victory since Desertmartin in 2006.

The KTM-backed South African led home reigning MX2 champion Tony Cairoli of Yamaha Red Bull De Carli and sand master Erik Eggens of Beursfoon Suzuki.

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Rattray's factory team-mate Tommy Searle finished fourth overall after crashing in both motos.

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