Belgian Joel Smets changed to the 580cc four stroke Husaberg in the hope of winning his first world crown. But Parker, a former 125cc and 250cc world champion, had his own ideas. But could he really stop Smets? Parker elected to ride a 360cc KTM two stroke and astonished the experts by winning the penultimate round in Dutch sand, which was enough to challenge for world honours in the final round. There were other notable victories from Darryl King, Johan Boonen and Jacky Martens. Four stroke versus two stroke, on different terrains throughout mainland Europe. Controversy, action, tears of joy and moments of sadness packed into one great review.