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Breaking News
July 2, 2009
Kenny King Photos From MT are on the Photo Page
July 2, 2009
Dirt Rider Magazine Compares GNCC, Enduro, WORCS and H&H
Jesse Ziegler from Dirt Rider magazine rode one each of the GNCC, National Enduro, WORCS and H&H series to compare the differences of each series. READ HIS OPINIONS HERE
June 29, 2009
Lafferty, Brandt and Bobbitt at the Rock Pile
June 28, 2009
Results Through Check 4 At the Rock Pile Posted on Results Tab
June 27, 2009
37 States Represented In WY
The current popularity of the AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Series was very apparent at round #6 in Upton, WY where there was riders from 37 different states that made the trip.
June 27, 2009
Associated Press Does Enduro Article
June 22, 2009
Rock Pile Enduro Entry List
June 21, 2009
Bobbitt Wins A Close One In WY
Russell Bobbitt claimed his fourth win of the year at round six of the AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Series, finishing 32 seconds ahead of Shock Doctor KTM teammate Michael Lafferty at the Inyan Kara Riders Enduro in Upton, Wyoming.
The 94-mile Wyoming event, which was held at an elevation of 4200 feet, was the first of a two-round western swing of the schedule (next week’s round is in Montana), where the riders are typically greeted with much different terrain than what they find at the eastern rounds. But that suited Bobbitt just fine, who admittedly likes the faster courses.
“This was a fast and flowing event and I like that kind of stuff,” said Bobbitt. “This was a course that suited my style and I knew I might have an advantage coming in here. But Mike was riding strong, he was back on his 400 and he rides that bike really well. We’re both going fast, so it’s about whoever makes the least amount of mistakes.”
Lafferty has two wins so far in the series and he came into Wyoming hoping to regain the momentum he lost at the last round in Tennessee. The eight-time national champion was fastest in two checks, but admittedly couldn't’t keep Bobbitt’s pace for the entire distance.
“I just wasn't’t up to pace in some places, but I tried my best and that’s all I can do,” said Lafferty. “I slid out here and there, but I think everybody had issues, so that wasn't’t the problem. It just wasn't’t my day, plain and simple.”
Lafferty was particularly fast in the fifth section, one of the “specials” where he beat Bobbitt, but it only amounted to a three-second swing, which did little to change the final outcome.
With the win, Bobbitt gained an additional five points on Lafferty, extending his lead in the series standings to 15 points (166 to 151).
Finishing third on the day was Ian Blythe. The Colorado KTM rider finished 221 seconds down from Lafferty, giving him his best-ever national finish.
Fourth went to Texan Cole Kirkpatrick, who missed the podium by 12 seconds, while Nick Fahringer rode a 570 Husaberg to fifth, another 32 seconds back.
Overall:
1. Russell Bobbitt (KTM); 2. Michael Lafferty (KTM); 3. Ian Blythe (KTM); 4. Cole Kirkpatrick (KTM); 5. Nick Fahringer (HUSB); 6. Bernie Fredrick (Yam); 7. Brad Bakken (KTM); 8. Carsten Cagle (KTM); 9. Fred Hoess (Kaw); 10. Rory Sullivan (HUSB).
June 16, 2009
WY Entry List
Below is the entry list for the national this week end in Upton, WY.
June 12, 2009
KTM Serving Dinner In WY
Back by popular demand, KTM will once again sponsor the Spaghetti dinner Saturday night before the national in Upton WY.
It will be from 6-8pm at the Upton High School along side of rider registration. A minimum of a $5 per person donation will be required, and all proceeds will go to the FCCLA (Family Career Center Leaders Association) KTM will have valuable door prizes that will be drawn after dinner.
June 6, 2009
King Richard Wants You!!
Calling all Enduro Clubs and Promoters!!
Dick Burleson wants you to join the NEPG in the continued growth of the National Enduro Series. As you all have heard and seen, the AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Series presented by Moose Racing has made a huge come back over the past two years. We are seeing rider participation that rival the Enduro hay days when bikes where air cooled and Dick Burleson ruled the Enduro Kingdom. With the restart format and Electronic Scoring being handled by the NEPG, the National Enduro Series has evolved, just like the bikes that we all ride today. Dick and the NEPG are asking for clubs and promoters that are interested in hosting a national enduro in 2010, to submit an application to the AMA by August 1st. Back in the 70s there were 100’s of clubs putting on Enduro's, but with land closures and regulations dealing with street legal bikes, many of these clubs had to stop holding Enduro's. With the new format things have changed. So if you’re club would like to learn more about the “New” National Enduro Series, please contact the NEPG at info@nationalenduro.com
June 4, 2009
Round #8, 9, 10 Flyers are posted
June 3, 2009
Working Day And Night
We ran across this photo of one of the NATRA club members cutting
the grass in the starting area late into the night.
So next time you think that the national Enduro clubs don't work day and night to put on a great event, think again.
May 31, 2009
Mark Hyde Talks About His Roll With KTM At The AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Series
Learn more about the KTM ride experience HERE
May 23, 2009
Jason Raines Interview
The five time national hare scrambles champion talks about his season in the enduro series on his AM-Pro Yamaha.
May 20, 2009
More Info On The KTM/MTVRA Trail Ride In MT
May 18, 2009
Wiseco Signs On As National Enduro Sponsor
The NEPG is proud to announce that Wiseco Performance Products has signed on as an associate sponsor for the 2009 season.
May 15, 2009
Kurt Hough Interview
During the early 90's Kurt Hough won several national events, after 20 years he has come back to the sport he was a major player in.
May 14, 2009
Kimberly VanDuyn Gives Her Thoughts On Preparing For An Enduro
May 11, 2009
TN Video From Adrenalinevision
Be sure to check out our new HD frame grab slide shows to the right - see a photo you like? just click the file name in the slide show and download it - perfect for emailing or loading on any of your gadgets - very cool! --->
May 11, 2009
Brad Bakken Interview
19 year old Brad Bakken is making a name for himself in the AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Series, he currently sits third in the overall standings. Shan Moore caught up with him before the Rad Dad Enduro in TN to get his thoughts on his season. Click HERE to read interview
May 11, 2009
More info on Rock Pile Enduro in MT
April 29, 2009
Rad Dad Photos By Valerie Blanchette
April 26, 2009
Bobbitt Back On Top In TN
Having lost two-straight rounds to his Muscle Milk/Shock Doctor KTM teammate Michael Lafferty, Russell Bobbitt got back on track with a resounding victory at round five of the AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Series held near Westpoint, Tennessee.
Bobbitt, the defending series champion, topped Lafferty by nearly three minutes at the finish of the NATRA-organized event, winning five of the six sections making up the 78-mile race.
This year’s series has been all about shifts in momentum and today’s win leaves Bobbitt in the driver seat as the series enters a six-week break before heading westward.
“This was a good win for me,” said Bobbitt. “It gave me a little breathing room before the gap in the schedule.”
Bobbitt attributed his domination to bike set-up, having spent the week pervious to the race testing at a friend’s house in Birmingham, Alabama, which happens to have terrain similar to that found at the Westpoint venue.
“We went back to a more original set-up for this race and it was definitely a good decision,” said Bobbitt. “The bike felt a lot better and that gave me confidence… when I have confidence I ride well.”
Lafferty had been on a roll heading into the Tennessee race after winning rounds in Florida and Louisiana, but the eight-time champ simply had no answer for Bobbitt at this one.
“It just got beat plain and simple, and I really don’t have any excuses,” said Lafferty. “Russell rode a heck of a race and I was pretty much battling for second all day.”
Claiming his best-ever enduro finish was Yamaha’s Jason Raines. The five-time National Hare Scrambles Champion even moved into second ahead of Lafferty at the midway point of the race, but a late-race push by Lafferty dropped Raines to third by the end of the event.
“I have been struggling at the start of these races and coming on strong at the end, but today I got off to a great start and faded at the finish,” said Raines. “It was almost like once I found out what position I was in I was thinking about it. I just ended up making too many mistakes in the end. But this was a good building block for me and every race I’ve been getting better and better.”
Husaberg’s Nick Fahringer kept Brad Bakken at bay to take fourth, ahead of the KTM rider. Meanwhile, Wally Palmer rode a Kawasaki-powered two-wheeled drive Christini to fifth.
O/A: 1. Russell Bobbitt (KTM); 2. Michael Lafferty (KTM); 3. Jason Raines (Yam); 4. Nick Fahringer (Hsb); 5. Brad Bakken (KTM); 6. Wally Palmer (Kaw); 7. Dustin Gibson (Kaw); 8. Cole Kirkpatrick (KTM); 9. Jeff Melik (Yam); 10. Rory Sullivan (KTM).
Russell Bobbitt (KTM) took top honors today at the Rad Dad National Enduro in Westpoint TN today. Mike Lafferty (KTM), Jason Raines (YAM), Nick Fahringer (HUSABERG) and Brad Bakken (KTM) rounded out the top five.
