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| KTM Weekly Race Report July 21st, 2009 |
| Eric Nye and KTM podiums in the Dunes! |
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CMRC MX Pro National: 5th round, Gopher Dunes, ON, July 19th, 2009
After a 2 week break in the CMRC MX Pro National schedule Team KTM loaded up the race hauler and arrived in Courtland, Ontario for the 5th round. The famous Gopher Dunes racetrack is arguably the roughest Motocross sand track in the Country and it takes a total team effort to be successful. In the MX1 class, Royal Distributing Thor KTM riders rode very well starting with Jeff Northop, who just missed taking both Holeshots on his factory prepared KTM 450 SX-F taking 6th overall with his 5-7 moto scores. His teammate Mason Phillips (KTM 450 SX-F) unfortunately had a bad crash in qualifying and was forced to the sidelines with an injury. The #43 of Ryan Millar (KTM 450 SX-F) had a good result finishing with a 15th place overall.
In the MX2 class, the 2008 defending champion Eric Nye (KTM 250 SX-F) was eager to attack the deep rough sand and laid down the 2nd fastest qualifying time. Nye got top 5 starts in both motos and methodically picked his way through the pack getting around lappers enroute to a 2nd overall with 3-2 moto scores. Royal Distributing Thor KTM rider, Kyle McGlynn (KTM 250 SX-F) made his Gopher Dunes debut. McGlynn showed he was in top shape and was running in 2nd place for moto 1 until a slight get off allowed his competitors to move by. Not one to give up Kyle motored his way back to 9th place in moto 1 and scored a 4th in moto two yielding another top 5 place overall.
RTR Performance / OMS KTM riders were all in attendance for the gopher Dunes National. MX2 contender Kerim Fitz-Gerald rode a strong race and battled hard all day. He ended the day in 6th position overall with 4-9 moto results. MX1 RTR Performance / OMS / Troy Lee Designs team member Kornél Németh had fantastic results despite 2 first turn crashes forcing him to ride to the front of the pack from dead last. Running a KTM 450 SX-F the #108 rode the ultra rough Gopher track in his own unique style ending up 2nd overall with 2-3 moto scores. Teammate Liam O'Farrell had his best finish of the season placing his RTR Performance / OMS / Troy Lee Designs KTM 450 SX-F in 4th place overall.
Championship Standings after 5 rounds:
MX1:
5th - Jeff Northrop
9th - Liam O'Farrell
MX2:
2nd - Eric Nye
Tied for 3rd - Kyle McGlynn
9th - Kerim Fitzgerald
KTM Canada, Inc. would like to thank their generous sponsors for their continued support. Without their help we wouldn't be able to go racing:
Royal Distributing, Thor, FMF, Alpinestars, Factory Connection Canada, Renthal, Pirelli, CYCRA, Twin Air, PG Graphics, Atpac, Ignition, Boston Pizza, OGIO, Impact Canopies, KTM Power Wear, SBS Brakes, Braking, R&R Automation
Trae Franklin wins 2 classes at provincial race!
Alberta CMRC Provincial Series: round 1, Gopher Back, AB, July 19th, 2009
KTM dealer Trailblaz’n Power, Trae Franklin participated at the 1st round of the Alberta Provincial Series at Gopher Back race track. In the Junior GP class Franklin rode really fast and passed the checkered flag in 1st place. To complete an orange podium, KTM riders Dylan Stelter and Craig Chikie took respectively the 2nd and 3rd position. The three of them took the same positions in the MX2 Junior class. Chikie also won in the Junior MX1 category.
Micheal Jonker scored a 2nd position at CMA Hare Scramble race!
CMA Hare Scramble Series: Round 5, Vienna, ON, July 19, 2009
Last weekend was the 5th round of the CMA Hare Scramble Series and KTM dealer Woody’s Cycles Micheal Jonker has a really good race. He was again really strong this weekend and crossed the finished line in 2nd position.
Tommy Searle finishes in the top 10!
US Motocross Lites Series: 6th round, Millville, MN, July 18th, 2009
Tommy Searle finished with 9-11 results and earned a 10th position overall. His teammate Wil Hahn had a bad start in the first moto and a crash later on the first lap which put him in near dead last. Never giving up he moved forward in a remarkable climb up to 16th. In moto two, Hahn started 5th and held that position until the 3rd lap where he crashed. He wasn't able to finish the race.
US Motocross Series: 6th round, Millville, MN, July 18th, 2009
In moto one, Justin Brayton started around 12th position and quickly moved into the top ten by the second lap. With three laps to go, he inherited 7th place when current 3rd place runner crashed out. Brayton had a great start in the second moto coming around the first lap in 3rd position. He held 3rd position for five laps. He continued to run a steady pace and a strong race and eventually finished the moto in 7th position. His 7-7 results awarded him 6th overall for the day.
Mike Lafferty continued his come back win streak!
National Enduro Series: 8th round, Blain, PA, July 19th, 2009
Shock Doctor/KTM Factory rider Mike Lafferty continued his come back win streak at the eighth round of the National Enduro Series when he took the win over his teammate Russell Bobbitt. The two KTM riders have battled closely all year and after Lafferty's win this past weekend only 1 point separates them in the championship race. Both riders have each won 4 rounds of the series which bodes will for the KTM team - as only KTM riders have won every race of the series
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