Minus - What You Need To Know!

The 2022 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship gets underway this week with the Minus 400 in Israel. The opening round of an eight-race series, it’s shaping up to be an exciting one as Hard Enduro visits the Dead Sea region for the first time.

With a unique mid-week format, three days of racing await the world’s best Hard Enduro riders over terrain that is unlike anything they’ve raced before. Situated 400 metres below sea level – hence the name Minus 400 – the desert region of the Dead Sea offers a testing mix of dry and dusty terrain, combined with some big climbs, tricky descents, a wealth of natural Hard Enduro obstacles, plus even a little urban action.
Minus 400 Schedule

Day 1 – Tuesday, April 5

Event: Leonardo Urban Race

A morning qualifier will see competitors battle it out on an 14-kilometre-long urban style course. The top-30 riders progress to the afternoon superenduro final.

Day 2 – Wednesday, April 6

Event: Yochananof Desert Prologue

Mixing cross-country with extreme riding, competitors will compete on an 18-kilometre-long course for a three-hour race. The results will determine the starting order for the final day three.

Day 3 – Thursday, April 7

Event: Minus 400 Main Event

The feature race of the Minus 400 is the Minus 400 Main Event. It will be a true test of Hard Enduro. The race takes place on a lengthy 75-kilometre-long course that increases with difficulty the deeper into the terrain you go. A real battle from start to finish, only the strongest will take victory.

Pro Class Entry

Billy Bolt (Husqvarna)
Wade Young (Sherco)
Mario Roman (Sherco)
Jonny Walker (Beta)
Alfredo Gomez (GASGAS)
Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna)
Teodor Kabakchiev (Husqvarna)
Michael Walkner (GASGAS)
David Cyprian (KTM)
Suff Sella (KTM)
Sonny Goggia (KTM)
Dominik Olszowy (GASGAS)
Sandra Gomez (GASGAS)
Norbert Zsigovits
Giorgi Gakheladze

Event Information

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Coverage

Stay tuned for full coverage of round one at Minus 400 on FIM Hard Enduro World Championship website and social media channels, plus Red Bull Motorsport social media.

Photos: Omri Gutman