MotoGP, Rookies Cup, wakeboarding, ice hockey and soccer... Oh my! It's been another busy weekend for Red Bull athletes...
Stoner Gets An Easy First At The Czech Grand Prix
MotoGP rider Casey Stoner reigned victorious at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno as he extended his World Championship lead to 32 points. His only challenger throughout the race was fellow Red Bull athlete and Honda team mate Dani Pedrosa. However, the Spaniard slid off on lap three shortly after taking the lead and Stoner was able to easily clinch victory.
“Looking at the Championship and the points it has been a great day, putting race wins together that is what you have to do but it is not easy at all,” explained Stoner. “We struggled all weekend to get the bike close to feeling right and it was only at the end of practice that things started to come together. I was pretty worried going into the race about how competitive we would be.”
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Marc Marquez Takes Second In Moto2
Moto2 championship challengers Marc Marquez and Stefan Bradl had a heated battle in Brno at the weekend but were pipped to the post by Andrea Iannone. Marquez and Bradl were 2nd and 3rd respectively.
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Red Bull Rookies Battle It Out
There was yet another incredible display from the Red Bull Rookies Cup in Brno this weekend as 14-year-old American Joe Roberts took the top spot on Saturday and Alan Techer got gold for the French on Sunday.
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Bruce Irons Makes A Meaningful Return
Hawaiian surfer Bruce Irons made a heartfelt return to the Billabong Pro Tahiti tournament as he took to the waves on his late brother’s board.
The wildcard entrant made a rare competitive appearance at the venue where his late brother, three-times ASP Men's World Champion, Andy, remains defending champion having won there in 2010. Bruce rode one of Andy's boards and logged up some tube-time in his opening heat, before being eliminated in Round 2.
"I haven't been to Tahiti for a few years, you know it's just nice to be out here,” said Bruce. "I came here to surf this contest, cause my brother would want me to do that. Whether I win or lose is another thing, it's no longer the end of the world. I just try to have fun, that's what it's all about.”
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New York Red Bulls Draw Against Chicago Fire
New York Red Bulls put in a fine performance in front of a home crowd as they held Chicago Fire to a 2-2 draw. After two first half goals by Chicago put the Red Bulls down 2-1, New York was able to equalize in the 63rd minute after substitute Juan Agudelo smartly won a header that resulted in Joel Lindpere squaring the game.
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EC Red Bull Salzburg Hit The Road To The European Trophy
EC Red Bull Salzburg started their European Trophy campaign in fine style with a victory over Swedish champions Färjestad BK. A final score of 4-0 ensured the ice hockey team are pumped for their next encounter in the season fixture sheet.
“It was a disciplined victory, given how aggressive the Swedes were in the final period and how determined they were to turn the game around,” said Salzburg's head coach Pierre Pagé. “But confidence in the team was high, their energy was unquestionable and they obviously believed in themselves."
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Soccer Talents Went Toe 2 Toe
Soccer went up to a whole new level of speed this weekend as Red Bull’s Toe 2 Toe event saw players embarking on some one-on-one action. The aim of the game was to be the first to score three goals.
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Stuart Broad Leads England To Victory Over India
Red Bull-baced England cricket star Stuart Broad led England to a stunning victory over old rivals Inadia as he took six wickets in the match at Edgbaston. England's mammoth first innings score of 710 for seven declared put paid to any chance of India winning the penultimate Test in the four-match series.
The win means that England move ahead of India in the ICC World Rankings and although Broad had a quieter match than of late, the Nottinghamshire paceman picked up six wickets, which means he now has 21 wickets in the series, with the last Test at The Oval to come next week.
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Delafortrie Wakes Up With The Extreme Sailing Series
Pro wakeboarder Quentin ‘Kick’ Delefortrie took to the seas surrounding the Isle Of Wight as he was towed by the Red Bull Extreme 40 during a break in the Extreme Sailing Series.
“That was the most insane thing I have ever wakeboarded behind, so quick and powerful and surprisingly responsive to a wakeboarders needs,” said Delefortrie after his adventure in winds gusting up to 25 knots. “I can’t believe it doesn’t have an engine!”
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