Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has claimed his fourth Red Bull Tennessee Knockout victory after delivering a perfect weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. The German won every stage of Pro Class competition aboard his KTM 300 EXC while FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan Hart completed a KTM 1-2 with a hard-fought runner-up finish.
Lettenbichler laid down the fastest time in Saturday’s Pro Hot-Lap, finishing an impressive 32 seconds clear of the rest of the field to secure the best possible starting position for Sunday’s Knockout races.
The reigning TKO winner continued his dominant form on Sunday, winning the morning’s Knockout Race 1 before going on to take victory in his six-rider group in Knockout Race 2. Mani then delivered another commanding performance in the 45-minute Final Knockout, controlling the race from the front to complete a clean sweep of the weekend and secure his fourth TKO victory.
Hart also enjoyed a strong weekend in Tennessee, placing third in Saturday’s Pro Hot-Lap, just two seconds shy of second place. The Canadian then finished second in Knockout Race 1 before winning his six-rider group in Knockout Race 2 to earn a front-row starting position for the Final.
In the Final Knockout, Trystan battled closely with Billy Bolt throughout the race, maintaining the pressure to ultimately edge out the British rider and secure second overall. The result gives FMF KTM Factory Racing another TKO podium and completes a KTM 1-2 with Lettenbichler.
Manuel Lettenbichler: “That was a pretty good weekend, honestly. I’m quite stoked with my riding. I think I didn’t push it too hard, I rode smooth and tried to not make any mistakes, and it really paid off today. I couldn’t believe that I put such a big gap to the guys. I just rode flawless and was able to enjoy the race. The crowd was amazing in the trees which was a huge help, so thank you to all the fans who were cheering everybody on. It’s pretty damn hot for us out there, so it really means a lot to have that support.”
Provisional Results – 2026 Red Bull Tennessee Knockout
1. Manuel Lettenbichler (GER), KTM, 8 laps
2. Trystan Hart (CAN), KTM, 8 laps
3. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna , 8 laps
4. Eddie Karlsson (SWE), Stark, 8 laps
5. Jonny Walker (GBR), Triumph, 8 laps