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HUSQVARNA PRESS RELEASE - ENDURO TEAM 2003:
The team is known for its 42 world titles and is the top enduro team in the world. Lead by the expert and determined Fabrizio Azzalin, the team this year is composed of riders of prestige with its principal ambassador being the legendary Anders Eriksson.
For the Scandinavian, the goal for the 2003 season will be winning for the 7th time, a result which will make him the the rider with the most wins in the history of Enduro racing, on par with another famous enduro rider , Kari Tiainen (won 5 out of 7 times with Husqvarna). Eriksson will be racing in the 450 4T category with the new twin arm 450 TE Husqvarna. Like Eddie Seel in Supermotard, Eriksson will also race with the 100 number to commemorate the 100year anniversary of Husqvarna. In the 250 4T category, Team CH confirms its faith in the expert and reliable Roberto Bazzurri. The two time Italian world champion is eagerly waited in the international arena where he will be racing with the latest Husqvarna 250 TE. In the two stroke category Fabrizio Azzalin will manage two young promising champions of enduro: the Finnish Saarenkosky and the New Zealand national Paul Whibley.
Saarenkosky will have to defend the team in a category that has always been Husqvarna’s exclusive battle ground (two titles in the last two seasons). Whibley will race in his first enduro world championship to gain experience and to make use of his great ability to race on fast and tough tracks.
Therefore Husqvarna’s strategy is to have two experienced and reliable riders in the difficult 4T class and two young riders with great potential in the 2T class. A team of riders and bikes which will make Husqvarna a real contender in the national and international 2003 season.
Rider: PAUL WHIBLEY # 239
Bike: Husqvarna WR 250
Place of birth: New Zealand - Pahiatua
Date of birth : 25/5/78
Residence: New Zealanda, Marton
Height: 1.75cm
Weight: 75
Hobbies: Music and outdoor activities
Favorite track: Valli Bergamasche
2003 Championships: Enduro World Championship
Enduro Italian Championship
Goals for 2003: “Compete for the world title”
Career highlights:
2000 2° place Enduro Champioship Over All e 250cc
2001 2° place Enduro Championship Over All e 250cc
2° place Cross Country Championship
2002 2° place Enduro Championship Over 400 4 T
2° place Cross Country Championship
1° place Australian Enduro Championship Open 4T
The bike Paul will be riding in 2003 is:
HUSQVARNA WR 250
ENGINE single cylinder, 2 stroke with HTS valve on the exhaust port
BORE AND STROKE 66,4 x 72 mm
DISPLACEMENT 249,3 cc
DISTRIBUTION reed valve in the crankcase
And HTS valve with mechanic control on the exhaust port
IGNITION CDI electronic, with adjustable advance
(digital control)
CARBURATOR Mikuni TMX 38
CLUTCH wet, multiplate type; mechanical control
TRANSMISSION 6 speed gears
CHASSIS steel single tube cradle (round tubes);
Rear frame in light alloy
FRONT SUSPENSION Marzocchi Upside down telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle.
Fork legs dia: 45 mm Travel on legs axis: 300 mm
REAR SUSPENSION Progressive soft damp type with single hydraulic shock absorber (Sachs). Wheel travel : 320 mm
FRONT BRAKE Brembo, fixed type with floating caliper
Disc dia. 260 mm
REAR BRAKE Brembo floating disc type with floating caliper
Disc dia. 220 mm
WHEELS light alloy, front 21\", rear 18\"
TYRES Michelin front 90/90 - 21\", rear 140/90 - 18\"
WHEELBASE 1465 mm
WEIGHT (without fuel) 108,3 kg
FUEL TANK CAPACITY 10,2 lt
