National Enduro Series Round 1

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NJ riders Mike Lafferty and Wally Palmer finish in the top 10. Here is an article from KTM America about the opening round of this years series.

Russell Bobbitt took the first win of the enduro season despite nearly destroying his bike in the process.

Factory KTM rider and reigning National Enduro Champion, Russell Bobbitt, proved just how he won the Championship crown in 2008 after a remarkable first place ride at the first round of the 2009 AMA National Enduro Series.

Bobbitt started the day off strong and continued to increase his lead on the field eventually winning three of the six special tests. He had quite a lead on the pack going into the last test when he hit a stump in the middle of the course and suffered a terrible high-speed crash. “I wrecked my bike pretty good in the crash and was lucky I finished the race,” commented Bobbitt. “I thought for sure my crash would cause me to lose the lead, but luckily I had enough time on the other riders that I was able to secure my first win.”

Bobbitt’s teammate, Mike Lafferty, had a bit of an off-day after struggling to find his rhythm in the first few tests. After the halfway point, Lafferty made a few changes that helped him increase his speed, however, it was too late in the race to finish on the podium and he had to settle for a fifth place finish.

Factory KTM GNCC XC-2 rider, Cory Buttrick, decided to race the first National Enduro before his GNCC season started and it proved to be a worthwhile trip. Buttrick started out well and rode a consistent race, surprising everyone when he finished third overall for the day. His GNCC XC-2 Lites teammate, Kailub Russell, also had a solid race finishing sixth overall.

Next Event: Greensboro, GA – February 22, 2009

Overall Results:

1. Russell Bobbitt – 32:49
2. Charlie Mullins – 33:33
3. Cory Buttrick – 35:34
4. Shane Watts – 36:12
5. Mike Lafferty – 36:53
6. Kailub Russell – 37:48
7. Wally Palmer – 39:23
8. Brad Bakken – 39:36
9. Cole Kirkpatrick 40:47
10. Jason Greer – 41:22

KTM North America, Inc. is proud to announce its decision to sponsor the 2009 National Enduro Series.

Image via WikipediaKTM North America, Inc. is proud to announce its decision to sponsor the 2009 National Enduro Series.

Included with the KTM series sponsorship, KTM has committed to having a KTM factory vehicle with a hospitality station at each round. KTM will also host KTM demo rides at select National Enduro events. In addition, KTM will offer technical seminars throughout the season along with instructional riding schools from select KTM Factory riders.

KTM will kick off the season by hosting a spaghetti dinner the night before the first National Enduro event on January 25th in Wedgefield, SC. KTM will also host games throughout the season that test the riders skill; select winners of these games may even win a chance to line up on the Factory rider row next to Red Bull KTM riders Mike Lafferty and Russell Bobbitt.

Further information on the KTM National Enduro activities can be found on www.ktmusa.com once the opening round kicks off!

Mike Lafferty Guest Instructor at Rich Lafferty Riding School

For the month of December we have National Enduro Hero, Mike Lafferty as a special guest instructor for our December instructional video clips. Learn from one of the best off-road racers in the country. Mikes racing accomplishments and experience prove that he knows what techniques to practice and how to brake them down into a fundemental drill to practice them. With Mikes help we are sure you will be on your way to accomplishing your racing goals for 09 season.

We at Rich Lafferty Online Riding Schools beleive that speed is just a bi-product of knowing the fundementals of off-road riding. With a basic understanding of technique and the use of fundementals to practice these techniques you acquire better overall bike control and balance which in turn brings you the speed we all desire.

Alot of people practice by just hammering trails or laps, and doing the same bad habit over and over. But we like to work on the fundemental drills of off-road riding which will get you faster in no time and in alot safer manner. Think of it like Football players, when they practice do they just play football.........? No they work on the fundememntals of the game.

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Mike Lafferty signs with Factory Connection

Factory Connection Signs Mike Lafferty
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Factory Connection is pleased to announce the signing of 8 time National Enduro Champion Mike Lafferty for the remainder of 2008 and entire 2009 racing seasons.

Mike will be using WP components with Factory Connection Revalve modifications and Factory Connection performance products. The product lines include: FC Fork springs, FC FCW series progressive rate shock springs, Works Preload Ring w/Bearing and Bladder / Reservoir kit.

“We are pleased Mike looked to us as his choice for his suspension needs, says Steve Ross – General Manager of Factory Connection. “Factory Connection has been a leader and innovator in aftermarket KTM suspension since 1998. For a rider of Mike’s caliber and status in off-road industry to seek us out and want to work with us is a tremendous compliment and proof of what we have to offer to the off-road market.”

Look for Mike Lafferty to continue on his winning ways in his quest for more National Enduro Championships in 2008 and beyond.

For a video of Mike Lafferty, click Mike Lafferty Testimonial