Beta results from both coasts!

GNCC - Round 5: Location: Society Hill, South Carolina Round five of the GNCC saw rain arrive before the event that created a challenging course with large mud holes and ruts. The stand-out rider of the event was Rachel Gutish finishing a respectable 3rd in the WXC class and an even more impressive 4th overall in the AM race out of close to 600 riders! The other team riders had an up and down day, however all of them finished inside the top 8 in their classes. Cody Barnes: 6th - XC2 class Thorn Devlin: 8th - XC2 class Chase Colville: 4th - XC3 class Rachel Gutish: 3rd - XCW class The next event for the Beta factory East team will be round two of the NEPG (National Enduro) series this weekend. The next GNCC race is round six in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania on June 14th. Cody Barnes 250 RR Race Edition "My Beta 250 RR got me off to a great start and I was quickly able to make the pass for the lead. I lead for a bit before making a small mistake and dropping a few positions. I was able to salvage 6th place for the day but that's not where I want to be. I will be working on some things in the next two weeks and will be back to give it my all." Thorn Devlin 250 RR Race Edition "The rough course and high temperatures made for a brutal Round 5 Camp Coker GNCC. Heavy rains the week of the race made for some bottomless mud holes and soft terrain. My Beta 250 RR got a great jump; getting the holeshot and in a great position for the start of the three hour race. Unfortunately, I got stuck in a sinkhole a few miles in. I was able to fight back a few positions and salvage some points on the day. Thank you to all our sponsors for the support and keeping us seeing checkered flags!" Chase Colville 125 RR Race Edition "I started the Camp Coker GNCC off with a mid pack start before working my way up to the lead group until I unfortunately fell twice on the first lap, losing sight of the lead group. I was able to ride the rest of the race mostly mistake free and finish in 4th!" Rachel Gutish 300 RR Race Edition "I am super stoked to have earned my first GNCC podium for the Factory Beta team! It's been a long time coming, and I'm glad I was finally able to live up to the belief the team has in me and the effort we all put in. I battled with the leaders nearly all day, and was happy to come home with a podium spot, especially given that Camp Coker is a race I usually struggle at." Photo Credit: Ken Hill

WORCS - Round 3: Location: Mesquite, NV WORCS racing continued with round two in Mesquite, Nevada. With temps above 100, the race was grueling to say the least. Beta factory rider Chance Fullerton was off to a good start running in third before catching a rock and breaking a bone in his foot. The young rider from Acton, California had to pull out of the race. Beta rider and Hare & Hound regular Zane Roberts used the WORCS race to train for when the NHHA returns. Roberts finished a respectable seventh place in the Pro2 class aboard his factory Beta 430 RR Race Edition. Zane Roberts: 7th - Pro2 class Chance Fullerton: DNF - Pro2 class The next event for the Beta factory West team will be round four of the WORCS series June 14th in Wickenburg, Arizona.

Beta Factory riders take two Pro podiums at round 1 of the AMA East Hare Scramble series!

AMA East Hare Scramble, Round 1: Location: Union, SC Beta USA Factory Team rider; Thorn Devlin celebrated with his first win of the year in the Pro class at round 1 of the AMA Eastern Hare Scramble Series. The race was a total quagmire with heavy rain throughout the day bringing with it thick slippery mud. Rachel Gutish also battled the elements bringing home her first win of the season in the Women's Pro class! Beta Support rider and 2019 East Hare Scramble Champion; Kyle McDonal had a couple setbacks that resulted in a 7th place finish for the day.

THORN DEVLIN 250 RR Race Edition "Round 1 of the AMA East Hare Scramble Series presented by Beta was a challenging, yet fun race. It provided fast, muddy, rooty terrain that was challenging on all levels. It felt great to grab the checkered flag and carry my momentum into the opening round of the GNCC series next weekend."

RACHEL GUTISH 300 RR Race Edition "I'm very excited to take home my first win of the season! Conditions were great the first lap, then the rain started.... it got super slippery with deep ruts everywhere, but I was having a blast! The 300 worked insanely well in the mud. The incredible power made it almost impossible to get stuck in the deep stuff and by riding a gear high I was able to really sail around those slick corners. A mistake on lap one cost me about three minutes, but I was able to regroup, shake it off and charge back up to the front of the pack.”

WORCS Sprint Hero Series, Round 1: Location: Taft, CA Chance Fullerton just missed the Open AA class podium finishing in 4th after long day of battling with teammate Zane Roberts who ended the day in 5th place also in the Open AA class.

CHANCE FULLERTON 430 RR Race Edition "I missed the podium by 3 seconds this last weekend at the Sprint Hero race. It makes me want a podium even more. Time to really start digging deep and getting after it. Thanks to everyone who helps us out!”

ZANE ROBERTS 430 RR Race Edition "I had a lot of fun this weekend at my first Sprint Hero race! I struggled with the high intensity nature of the event from the get go as it's nothing like anything I've ever raced before. I'm not stoked with the result, but I know what I have to work on to improve. I'm looking forward to doing more these races throughout the year!”

Introducing the 2020 Beta USA Factory Race Team!

Beta USA's Factory Team had great success in multiple series for the 2019 season and is looking to make 2020 the best year yet. Beta has re-signed multiple riders, and has added a few new riders to the lineup, resulting in a powerful team packed with talent & determination that is focused on one goal...Winning Championships!

Beta USA President; Tim Pilg

"I am very pleased about the team Rodney has put together this season! With many of the other manufacturers pulling away from off road racing, I feel it is very important to continue supporting riders in the sport. We have a very talented team competing in more than seven different AMA National Championships for 2020 and I am looking forward to seeing what they are capable of."

Race Team Manager; Rodney Smith

"I'm very excited for this coming racing season! Going on my 3rd year as the team manager for Beta I couldn't be more happy with the way things are going at Beta and especially the race team! I feel we have our best team yet and all of my riders are capable of winning a championship!!"

Returning Beta USA Factory Team Riders:

Chance Fullerton

WORCS / Big 6 Grand Prix Series

"I am happy to announce that I have extended my contract with Beta USA another year. I feel better prepared than ever before and am changing some series around to hopefully have my most successful year yet!"

Cody Barnes

GNCC (XC2 Class) / National Enduro Series

"I am very excited to be with the Beta USA team again. They are great to work with and they make sure I have everything I need to win races!"

Joe Wasson

National Hare & Hound / West Hare Scramble Series

"I am beyond stoked to be going into 2020 with Beta USA! Looking to learn from my mistakes and snag a championship."

Max Gerston

Outdoor Extreme Enduro / Enduro X Series

"I am happy to sign a one year contract with Beta USA for the 2020 season. This will be my 9th year with Beta and I look forward to crushing it with them next year."

Zane Roberts

National Hare & Hound / WORCS Series

"I couldn't be happier to continue my relationship with Beta USA and move up to the Factory Team for 2020! I have had a great year thus far riding as a Beta support rider and have had the honor of working with an awesome group of people."

Morgan Tanke

National Hare & Hound / Enduro X Series

"I am really excited to be back on the Beta Team again and am looking forward to racing the new bikes next year!”

Rachel Gutish

GNCC / National Enduro Series

"I'm looking forward to another successful season with Beta in 2020!"

New Beta USA Factory Team Riders:

Chase Colville

GNCC Series (XC3 Class)

"So excited to sign with Beta USA for the 2020 GNCC season, can't thank Rodney Smith and Tim Pilg enough for giving me this great opportunity."

Ron Commo

Outdoor Extreme Enduro / Enduro X Series

"I'm very excited and thankful for the opportunity to get back to my roots and represent Beta USA."

Thorn Devlin

GNCC (XC2 Class) / National Enduro Series

"I'm excited and humbled to be representing Beta USA in 2020. I am confident in Beta's skills and knowledge that we will put in results that showcase our capabilities. I'm very thankful for the opportunity and I look forward to a great year together."

Returning Beta USA Support Riders:

Brian Dussualt

Netra Hare scramble Series

"I am honored to be selected for the Beta race team. I am also looking forward to racing the new Beta's in 2020 and representing them on the podium!"

Kyle McDonal

East Hare Scramble Series

"The off season is going great getting prepared for next year. I'm ready to get the new race season going with the newly designed 390 RR and accomplish new goals new goals, bring on 2020!"

New Beta USA Support Rider:

Cole Conatser

National Hare & Hound / West Hare Scramble Series

"I am super excited and thankful for this opportunity! I hope to really show what the Beta 250 RR and I are capable of!"

Zane Roberts with a Pro 250 win, Joe Wasson wraps up 2nd overall, and Mike Witkowski grabs second in XC2!

National Hare & Hound Round 9 Overview:

Location: Lucerne Valley, CA

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

-Beta Support rider Zane Roberts finished out the season with a win after sustaining a broken scapula only a few races prior to the event. Roberts ended the season 11 points behind the Pro 250 leader in 2nd place.

-Joe Wasson also finished out the season on the podium with a 2nd place Overall finish. Wasson battled the entire season for the lead while finishing just 15 points behind the OA leader.

-Chance Fullerton had a great performance at the final round finishing just shy of the Overall podium in 4th place. Fullerton's ability to adapt to the bigger Beta 430 RR Race Edition throughout the season, and his determination, showed in his results as he finished in 4th place Overall.

-Morgan Tanke had some bad luck in the final round resulting in a DNF. However, Tanke had a strong season with one win in the Women's Pro class and five 2nd place podiums resulting in a 2nd place finish for the 2019 National Hare & Hound series.

ZANE ROBERTS

Bike: 250 RR

"I was finally able to get things back on track this weekend at the final round of the National Hare & Hound series. I had some bad luck the past few races, so I was very happy to take a convincing win and end the season on a high note! I can't thank the whole Beta USA crew enough for helping make this a great season, and I'm excited for next year!"

JOE WASSON

Bike: 430 RR

"Round 9 was an awesome race! I knew going into it some miracles were going to have to happen for me to get the championship, but I still had a positive mindset! I got lined up on the start line and when the banner dropped we were off. 44 miles of virgin single track, rocks, and sand washes made for an awesome course. I was running third and made the pass for 2nd in the second loop. I could see the leaders dust, but I would have had to hang it all out there to get the win. It wasn't worth it because I still wouldn't have won the championship seeing how the points leader would have still been second, so I rode a smart race and had a blast!!!"

CHANCE FULLERTON

Bike: 430 RR

"The final round of National Hare & Hound went pretty well! After a horrible start, I charged to the front and ran 4th all day. I just couldn't make it to the lead group, but for my first year on a big bike I'll take it. I ended up only a couple points shy of 3rd in the championship! All in all I'm impressed with my overall riding. I can't wait to see how much more I have to improve. Thank you to everyone for the 2019 series!"

MORGAN TANKE

Bike: 250 RR

"Sunday was a tough day for me. I got off to a good start and was riding well. The course was very rocky and technical which I liked. I passed for second early into the first loop and held it going into loop 2. The technical sections of loop 2 gave me some breathing room between myself and the 3rd place rider and I was feeling good. Unfortunately my good day made a turn for the worse with about a mile to go. My motor seized up and I was dead in my tracks. After pushing my bike through the sand for a bit another racer came to the rescue and towed me to the finish, which unknowingly disqualified me due to a technicality. I'm extremely bummed that it ended up that way, but lucky I still managed a 2nd place in the championship for the team and I. I'm disappointed that my season ended this way, but I'm happy with how my first full season of desert racing went. I'm proud of what I've learned and accomplished and am excited for next year."

GNCC Round 12 Overview:

Location: Beckley, WV

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

-Mike Witkowski battled for the XC2 class lead for most of the day and ended taking home a 2nd place finish. Witkowski is currently in 3rd place for the series points standings 4 points behind 2nd place.

-Rachel Gutish finished just shy of the WXC podium in 4th place and is currently in 9th place for the series points standings.

MIKE WITKOWSKI

Bike: 250 RR

"The Mountaineer GNCC terrain was very rocky and hilly. The week prior I had rode at my local sand track getting my fitness up to par, but I didn't exactly have rocks to practice so I just went at it the best I could with a good mindset toward the race. My Beta 250 RR got off to a great start. I went into the woods in second, but quickly passed for first and tried to check out. Unfortunately, I didn't have all the hot lines picked out and was quickly passed. I sat back and learned from the leader taking in all the good lines. About three laps in, I found myself in contention for the win again. I took a pit stop on lap three and the leader didn't gas, so I had about 30 seconds to make up. I had a really good lap and kept the gap manageable until a lapped rider cleaned me out on a downhill. Ultimately it was a bad lap that caused the leader to break away even more. I settled for 2nd place and 9th overall for the day's end result. I think without that major crash, and a few mistakes, I could have cleaned up and would have been in the hunt for a win. We have one more race at the Ironman GNCC to make it happen!"

RACHEL GUTISH

Bike: 200 RR

"I got off to an excellent start at my last round of GNCC this season. I entered the woods in about fourth place, and by a few miles in had moved up into second. About three miles from the barrels I passed for the lead, and maintained it for several miles before dropping back into second. Lappers are a thing I have always struggled with, and as soon as we got into the thick of them on the third lap, I started to have quite a few problems. I dropped down into fourth place and was unable to make up any of the time I lost. With that being said, this is still the most competitive I have felt at a GNCC since I was injured. I have high hopes for next season! I am also looking forward to the rest of the EnduroCross series, where I am still in contention for the series title."

Photo by Kato

Beta tops two podiums at round 6 of the National Hare & Hound Series, plus Endurocross and National Enduro news!

National Hare & Hound Round 6 Overview:

Location: Panaca, NV

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

-Joe Wasson finished on top of the Pro podium with the overall win and is currently leading the series points standings.

-Beta Support Rider: Zane Roberts took home another Pro 250 class win with a 6th place overall finish. Roberts' currently leads the series points standings with a 40 point lead.

-Morgan Tanke finished on the Women's Pro podium in 2nd place and is currently in 2nd place for the series points standings.

-Chance Fullerton battled a stomach virus and rode to a 5th place finish, and is currently in 4th place in the series points standings.

-Wasson's and Roberts' next race will be at the 7th round of the West Hare Scramble Series in Stillwater, OK on September 1st, which is also the East vs West Hare Scramble event! Tanke's and Fullerton's next event will be at the 7th round of the National Hare & Hound Series on September 14th in Lovelock, NV.

JOE WASSON

Bike: 430 RR

"Round 6 couldn't have gone any better!! I had a lot of confidence coming off the summer break! My Beta 430 was perfect all day long. It was a very tough race with the dust factors, so I knew I had to get out front quick! I got the lead about a mile into the race and never looked back!!"

ZANE ROBERTS

Bike: 250 RR

"I got off to a pretty good start this weekend but unfortunately pretty good was not good enough to stay out of the horrendous dust for the first part of the race. After about 20 miles the dust started to clear and I was able to start making some passes but had lost touch with the lead overall group by that point. I decided to play it safe and ride within my comfort zone to bring home a win in 250 Pro and 6th overall. While the overall position was not where I would like it to be, I was happy to win 250 Pro again and can't wait for the next round!"

MORGAN TANKE

Bike: 250 RR

"I got off to a slow start and didn't really find my groove until about 15 miles in. The course was extremely dry which made for some thick dust that made passing that much harder. I felt super comfortable on my 250 RR and started to flow and make some passes. I came into the pit in 2nd with 2 others right behind me. The Beta crew did what they do best and got me out of the pit in no time. Loop 2 was a little faster than the previous loop, I knew I had to charge and stay smooth. Not knowing where the other riders in my class where I gave it everything I had until the finish ending up in 2nd! "

CHANCE FULLERTON

Bike: 430 RR

"I went into this weekends race confident in my training and ready. That soon fell apart though as I began to feel very sick from food poisoning. I ran as well as I could and had to pull over a couple times. I still managed a Top 5 finish, so for the circumstances I think that's a pretty good result. I'm still looking for a podium here soon. Thanks to the team for everything"

Enduro X Round 1 Overview:

Location: Prescott, AZ

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

-Max Gerston finished out the 1st round just shy of the podium in 4th place.

-Rachel Gutish had a great night placing 3rd in the Women's Pro class.

-Both riders next event will be at the 7th round of the West Hare Scramble Series on September 1st in Stillwater, OK, which is also the East vs. West Hare Scramble event!

MAX GERSTON

Bike: 300 RR

"Prescott Endurocross was awesome. I had to ride the day show because of a rough last year so it was a long day of riding and racing. After being sick all week I wanted to get out there and do the best I could. I transferred straight to the main from the day show qualifiers and was having a blast on my 300 RR. It floated through the rocks like no other. In the three main event format, I went 5-4-4 moto scores for a 4th overall. I really wanted that podium as it was in sight! I can't wait to regroup and hammer down in Denver."

RACHEL GUTISH

Bike: 200 RR

"I am so grateful to have finished out Rd. 1 of EnduroCross on the podium and not seriously injured. Another rider cut over on me about 3/4 of the way down the start straight. The resulting crash was so violent that she cracked her engine cases on my bike, while completely annihilating my front end. I was on the bottom of the pile, and by the time I got up everyone was pretty much gone. Despite never really getting my head back on straight after the crash, I was able to climb back up into third place, though it definitely wasn't pretty. I'm still super excited to get another chance at EnduroX, and I'm looking forward to round two in Denver!"

National Enduro Round 6 Overview:

Location: Wellston, OH

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

-Mike Witkowski finished in 5th overall and is currently in 4th place in the Pro 1 Class for the series points standings.

-Witkowski's next event will be at round 7 of the Sprint Enduro Series on September 1st in Laurens, SC.

MIKE WITKOWSKI

Bike: 300 RR

"The National Enduro this weekend was held in Wellston,OH. I currently live only an hour from this track so I was excited for it. The terrain was very similar to what I normally ride. I had a complete blast at this track and was all smiles all day long. I ended up sticking around the 5th overall position all day with only one major mishap where I got off track and lost a lot of time. Other then that I had a fast last test time with 3rd overall. It was satisfying to know at the end I had the speed for the podium spot. Its just tough putting six test times together like that. All in All, it was a great time and an even better track. Big thanks to the NEPG group for laying out a fun course. So far this was my favorite all year. Also thanks to all the team partners and sponsors that make this all happen. The Beta 300-RR was epic all day!"

Photo by Kato

Beta podiums in 3 classes at round 1 of the National Hare & Hound series!

Location: Lucerne Valley, California

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

#45, Joe Wasson landed on the podium for the second weekend in a row, this time at Round 1 of the National Hare & Hound Series with a 3rd place finish in the Pro Class.

#31, Morgan Tanke also ended up on the podium again with a 2nd place finish in the Women's Pro Class.

Chance Fullerton came in 9th place at Round 1 while riding his #999 Beta 430 RR Race Edition in the Pro Class.

Beta support rider; #X851 Zane Roberts finished on the podium in 2nd place in the Pro 2 class.

The next event for Wasson will be at the second round of the 2019 West Hare Scramble in Prescott, AZ on February 3rd.

Morgan Tanke's next race will be the 2nd round of the National Hare & Hound Series in Post, TX on February 24th.

Chance Fullerton and Zane Roberts next race will be at the second round of the WORCS series at Glen Helen, CA on February 2nd.

JOE WASSON

Bike: Beta 430 RR Race Edition

"I started the race out Sunday morning pre-running the bomb start. I found a line I felt good with, and the rest was up to the bike. My Beta 430 fired up like a champ. I held it pinned and ended up with a holeshot. Led for the first 35 miles and lost two positions. Had some great battles over a very difficult 80 miles. I was able to ride to the finish in 3rd place!"

MORGAN TANKE

Bike: Beta 250 RR Race Edition

"I was super happy to get my Beta 250 RR on the podium at the first round of NHHA! I got off to a good start and knew it was going to be a very fast open first loop. At about mile 15 I started having a small bike issue that set me back. After a quick pit stop I set out onto the second loop in 4th. Knowing that the second loop would be more technical I pushed hard to make up the time I lost and catch the leaders. I was able to make some passes and finish out the day strong in 2nd!"

CHANCE FULLERTON

Bike: Beta 430 RR Race Edition

"I had a good weekend out at the first round of National Hare & Hound. I've been doing everything I can to improve myself on the bike and it's showing just not quite in the results. I can't thank everyone enough for supporting me. Once we have everything working as one, it's game on!"

ZANE ROBERTS

Bike: Beta 250 RR Race Edition

"We had a great first round of National Hare & Hound this weekend! I got off to a really slow start on the bomb run, but I made passes quickly and got up to 3rd in Pro 2 by the end of the first lap which was a very fun and fast loop. The second loop offered a much different set of challenges as it was quite technical and slow, but I made up a lot of time here passing into second place. My fitness felt good and towards the end of the race I caught up to the leader but unfortunately was never able to make a pass. Overall, I'm happy to come away from the first round healthy and with good points."

Photo by Kato

Ty Tremaine finishes just shy of the podium at round 1 of the Sprint Hero series!

Location: Glen Helen, California

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

-Ty Tremaine finished in 4th place overall at rounds 1 & 2 of the Hero Sprint series aboard his Beta 300 RR Race Edition.

-Chance Fullerton competed only in the first round of the Hero Sprint series finishing in 7th place overall in the Pro class at round 1.

The next event for both riders will be at the first round of the 2019 WORCS Series in Primm, NV on January 18th - 20th.

For more information about the Hero Sprint series go to: www.sprintheroracing.com

TY TREMAINE

Bike: Beta 300 RR Race Edition

"The weekend was awesome! The moto test was extremely high speed and the first day I struggled, but found a lot more speed at Day 2. The Enduro test was great for me both days and my Beta 300 RR worked amazing. After 6 tests both days, I finished 4th overall and am happy to start the year strong!"

CHANCE FULLERTON

Bike: Beta 430 RR Race Edition

"I only raced one day at the Hero Sprint race this weekend, but it was fun, and I had decent results landing in 7th after the first day in the pro class. I'm feeling more and more comfortable on the bike. Thanks to everyone and I'm looking forward to 2019!"

Photo by Harlen Foley

Fullerton and Tanke take 1st in their classes at the 2nd round of the National Hare and Hound series!

National Hare & Hound Round 2 Overview
Location: Ocotillo, California
Course Conditions: Dry and dusty desert terrain.
Beta Factory Race Team Results: 
-Chance Fullerton placed 1st in the Pro 250 class at round 2, and after his second place finish in round 1 he is currently leading the Pro 250 class with by nine points. 
-Morgan Tanke is back racing after an injury earlier this year. Tanke placed 1st in the Women's Open A class and is currently tied for 1st place in the series standings. 
-Joe Wasson placed 9th in the Pro class at the event aboard his Beta 430 RR while riding with stiches from a freak accident the week before. Wasson is currently seated in 6th place in the Pro class and overall in the series standings.

The next race event for all three riders will be at the 3rd round of the National Hare and Hound series. For more information about the NHHA go to: nationalhareandhound.com

CHANCE FULLERTON
Series: National Hare & Hound
Bike: Beta 250 RR Race Edition
"My race went well this past weekend running top 5 overall most of the race. I ended up getting lost for awhile and finishing 8th overall and first Pro 250 Class. I can't thank everyone enough who helped me get comfortable on the bike, and I plan on being on the top spot a lot more."

MORGAN TANKE
Series: National Hare & Hound
Bike: Beta 250 RR Race Edition
"I had a great time at the 2nd round of the National Hare and Hound series. The dust was really bad for the first 30 miles and it was super fast which I don't have much experience in. After a speedy pit stop I went on to the second loop and that's where it got more technical. I was able to keep a good pace for the rest of the race and took home the win! It feels great to be back racing after an injury!"

JOE WASSON
Series: National Hare & Hound
Bike: Beta 430 RR Race Edition
"Did some bomb run practice Saturday morning, had a good line, but unfortunately didn't get the jump. I was about 20th off the start and made a lot of passes in the first 20 miles. Then there were some very high speed whoops for a long ways and I wasn't able to run the top pace. I came in the pits in 11th and was able to make one more pass. I was starting to catch the riders in front of me but ran out of time and I ended up in 10th overall."

Jordan Ashburn finishes 9th at the 1st round of the GNCC series.

GNCC Round 1 Overview
Location: Union, South Carolina
Course Conditions: Scattered Showers with occasional mud pits and loamy soil.
Beta Factory Race Team Results:
-Jordan Ashburn placed 9th in the XC1 class at round 1 of the GNCC and is currently sitting in 4th place overall in the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Endruo series. 
-Mike Witkowski received a DNF after a crash early in the race resulting in an injured shoulder. Witkowski's next race will be at round 2 of the NEPG series.

The next race event for Jordan Ashburn will be Round 2 of the GNCC on March 10th in Palatka, Florida. For more information about the GNCC series go to: gnccracing.com

Mike Witkowski's next race event will be Round 2 of the NEPG on March 4th in Forest Hill, Louisiana. For more information about the NEPG series go to: nationalenduro.com

JORDAN ASHBURN
Series: GNCC
Bike: Beta 430 RR Race Edition
"The start of the season was a little "rough" with nearly 1000 bikes racing the track was brutal. I started out the first lap in 7th not getting a good jump off the line. I struggled battling the changing track conditions lap after lap. I was able to hang in there until lap 3 when I fell going around a mud hole. Then I lost sight of the group ahead. I ended up 9th in XC1, and I'm ready for them at the next round."

MIKE WITKOWSKI
Series: GNCC
Bike: Beta 250 RR Race Edition
"The GNCC started out well with me going into the woods in about 4th place. I quickly hopped into the lead about a half a mile in the race. I ran in the lead for 2-3 miles before picking a bad line and getting passed by a couple riders. Then halfway through the 2nd lap I made a rider error and went down really hard. I got the bike up and running with thanks to a fellow Beta racer that stopped to help me. But it was to great of discomfort to proceed on with the race. I am dealing with great soreness and discomfort but nothing is broken."

Photos by Kato

Gerston takes 3rd place in the 2018 King of Motos, Wasson places 5th Overall at the First Round of the National Hare & Hound Series!

The 2018 King of Motos event took place last weekend in Johnson Valley, California. Top Enduro riders showed up to compete for the title in the two day event that went late into the night. Riding conditions were dry and navigating the course was a problem for most riders. Beta USA factory rider Max Gerston placed 3rd overall aboard his 300 RR Race Edition. This was Max's second year with a podium finish in the KOM event. For more information about the King Of Motos event go to: www.ultra4racing.com

Gerston's next event will be the 2nd round of the West Hare Scramble series on February 17th. For more information on the WHS series go to: westharescramble.com

Max Gerston: "King of the Motos was a complete cluster. Navigation errors, course workers directing in the wrong direction, confusing course crossings all made for an interesting race. Through all the confusion I just kept moving forward and ended up with Moto scores of 4-3-6 for 3rd overall."

The first round of the NEPG also kicked off last weekend in Wedgefield, South Carolina. The weather started off cold and damp making the sandy soil loamy and full of traction. By the end of the race the weather had turned to full downpours and the conditions worsened. Beta USA factory rider Mike Witkowski placed 14th in the Pro1 Class aboard his Beta 250 RR Race edition. For more information about the NEPG Series go to: www.nationalenduro.com

Witkowski's next event will be the 1st round of the GNCC series. For more information on the GNCC series go to: gnccracing.com

The first round of the Kenda National Hare and Hound took place last weekend in Red Mountain, California. Clear skies and moderate temperatures made for great riding conditions, minus a few dusty spots.
Joe Wasson placed 5th overall and in the Pro Class aboard his Beta 430RR 4-Stroke. Wasson was able to pull the holeshot and led the race for a while. Newly signed Chance Fullerton placed 2nd in the 250 Pro Class in the first round of the series.
The second round of the Kenda National Hare and Hound Series will take place in Ocotillo, CA on February 24th. For more info visit nationalhareandhound.com

Joe Wasson: "Weekend started off good. I pulled the holeshot over the top of the first hill and was beyond stoked at how well my 430 pulled. Led for about 15 miles then ended up losing a position, then I held second for a while after that. I was riding at a pace where I knew I was safe and wasn't going to make any mistakes but ended up losing a couple more positions which left me in 5th place. There was some good competition out there, but I was able to hold 5th and finish the race strong."

Chance Fullerton: "The race started out well getting a jump on just about everyone then later getting passed by teammate Joe Wasson about a half mile in. I kept a comfortable pace with the top guys and kept going along to the finish where I finished 2nd 250 Pro and 13th overall. I definitely have more in me and am expecting a much better finish at the next round."

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