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!"

Rachel Gutish finishes 2nd in Denver Endurocross and the National Enduro series in the same weekend!

EnduroX Round 2 Overview:

Location: Denver, CO

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

-Rachel Gutish had a great performance last weekend placing 2nd in the Women's Pro class and is currently tied for 2nd place in the series points standings.

-Max Gerston finished just shy of the Super Pro podium in 4th place and is currently seated in 4th place in the series points standings.

-Morgan Tanke raced in the Women's Pro class finishing just off the podium in 4th place while also finishing in 3rd place in the men's amateur class.

RACHEL GUTISH

Bike: 200 RR

"I am excited to have earned another podium finish in Enduro X. The track in Denver was fast and jumpy, which is one of my weaknesses. There was one jump that I was unable to fully clear, and I consistently lost time there each lap. Like last round, I somehow got tangled with another rider off the start, but this time I kept my composure keeping the bike and myself off the ground. On the second lap I was able to pass Maria in the corner right after the little log step-up. The 200 was a real advantage in the really short, tight corners given how light and maneuverable it is. That same lap I was able to pass Morgan in the matrix and moved into second. However, Shelby was already long gone by the time I made it into second. So I focused on trying to be smooth and ride clean, rather than potentially charging my way into a mistake. Hopefully I can get a better start at the next round and battle for the win!"

MAX GERSTON

Bike: 300 RR

"Denver Enduro X was awesome! The track was fast and not very technical which made for some insanely tight racing. My 300 RR ran clean and the team did a great job dialing it in with the change in altitude. I was able to card 4-6-3 moto scores for a 4th overall. That 6th in the middle moto was costly for my overall as I was one point away from putting it on the box. I know I can do it and look forward to Nampa in one week! Let's do it!"

MORGAN TANKE

Bike: XTrainer

"Since it was my first Enduro X race in over a year I decided to race the Men's Amateur class along with the Women's Pro class. The night started off well for me almost getting the holeshot and leading the amateur race, a few issues with lappers put me on the podium in 3rd racing with the guys. I got another great start in the women's race holding 2nd for a little bit charging for 1st. Unfortunately some mistakes got the best of me and I finished in 4th. I know what to work on for next weekend and am ready to redeem myself."

National Enduro Round 9 Overview:

Location: Sand Springs, OK

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

-Rachel Gutish finished in 2nd place on the Women's Elite class podium after traveling all night from the EnduroCross event, and is currently in 4th place in the series points standings.

-Mike Witkowski finished just off the NEPro1 podium in 4th place and is currently in 4th place in the series points standings.

RACHEL GUTISH

Bike: 200 RR

"Although my wonderful parents drove the van all night from the Enduro X to the NEPG so that I could attempt to get some rest, to say the least I was a little tired. We arrived about 20 minutes before key time, and according to my watch I clocked four hours of sleep. The first couple tests I felt like I was riding in a dream, and in our sixth and final test I definitely hit the wall. I did manage to get my act together in test five though, and won the test by eight seconds. However, eight seconds doesn't help much when you're already over a minute down (laughs). So, I ended up with a pair of second-place finishes this weekend, and all things considered I am proud of how I rode and happy with how things went!"

MIKE WITKOWSKI

Bike: 300 RR

"Once I started racing, I understood why the terrain was awesome! It was fast and flowy with sandy soil and really good terrain. I was having a complete blast and it showed in my results. I won the first test of the day and ended up second in the next test. After two tests of racing I was winning the overall. That was something I have yet to do at an Enduro! So to say the least, I checked some goals off my bucket list which was just winning a test. Let alone lead the race after two tests. I was competitive until the later stages of the race where the terrain changed to rock and I didn't feel as comfortable getting wild in the rocks, so I ended up with 4th overall for the day."

Photo by Diahann Tanke

Zane Roberts wins Pro 250 class championship title early at round 7 of the AMA West Hare Scrambles!

East & West Hare Scramble Series Round 7 Overview:

Location: Stillwater, OK

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

-Beta Support Rider: Zane Roberts finished 3rd in the Pro 250 class, which gave him enough points to win the 2019 Pro 250 Class West Hare Scramble Championship title one round early!

-Joe Wasson took home the overall win closing the points gap between himself and teammate Max Gerston.

-Rachel Gutish topped the Women's Pro class podium and is currently in second place in the Eastern Hare Scramble Series points standings.

-Max Gerston finished in 2nd place and is currently leading the series points standings with a 16 point lead.

-Roberts' and Wasson's next race will be at the 7th round of the National Hare & Hound Series on September 14th in Lovelock, NV. Gutish's next event will be at round 8 of the National Enduro Series on September 8th in Park Hills, MO. Gerston's next event will be at the 2nd round of the Enduro X series in Denver, CO on October 19th.

ZANE ROBERTS

Bike: 250 RR

"I had a pretty bittersweet weekend, but overall I had a lot of fun! I had some issues that set me back around 30 minutes on the first lap, but I was able to ride hard and get back to third in 250 Pro which was good enough to wrap the championship up one round early! Although I'm a little bummed with the result on the day I'm stoked to bring the championship home! Huge thanks to the whole team at Beta for helping make this happen."

JOE WASSON

Bike: 430 RR

"Stillwater was a blast! The heat and humidity was on another level! I got a decent start then Max and I traded for the lead a couple times. I was able to get around him after the first lap, and then I put my head down and suffered through the heat. This was one of the toughest races I've done in a long time!"

RACHEL GUTISH

Bike: 200 RR

"The East-West Shootout was my favorite AMA East round so far this year! The trail was fast and flowing for a Hare Scramble, and the 13-mile loop gave the riders enough room to spread out that lappers were almost nonexistent. I grabbed the holeshot in the Women's Pro class, and held that lead all the way through the checkered flag. I won both my class and the AM overall by several minutes. I am satisfied with my ride and ready for the next one!"

MAX GERSTON

Bike: 300 RR

"The Stillwater, OK East vs.West shootout was a tough one! It was hot and humid especially in the trees with no airflow. I felt a little off all day, struggling to find my timing but fought through it. My 300 was awesome and the team did a great job in the pits. Unfortunately I had to pit every lap, but that's just the way it goes. In the end I ended up second. With one round to go I am still in the points lead so it's all good! I am looking forward to getting some rest and recharging for the rest of the race year. Braaaap!"

National Enduro Round 6 Overview:

Location: Laurens, SC

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

-Mike Witkowski finished in 3rd place on the Pro 2 class podium at the final Sprint Enduro round of the 2019 series. Witkowski was able to secure a 2nd place finish in the Pro 2 class series championship points battle!

-Witkowski's next event will be at round 8 of the National Enduro Series on September 8th in Park Hills, MO.

MIKE WITKOWSKI

Bike: 250 RR

"The Last round of the Full Gas Sprint Enduro series was located in South Carolina. On day 1 I started off consistent with some good times and one test win for the day. I really struggled to be comfortable in the Enduro Test. On Day 2, I was ready to put the hammer down and do good. I came out with the test win right off the bat. I proceeded to win the Cross Tests and was on par with some Pro 1 times. I was happy with my riding on Monday and how I turned it around. I ended up 3rd for the weekend, and ended the season championship in 2nd for the year. Thank you everyone for the support!"

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

Gutish wins AMA National Championship title at the 2019 TKO Enduro!

Tennessee Knock Out Overview:

Location: Sequatchie, TN

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

-Rachel Gutish had an amazing race this weekend taking home her first national championship title!

-Max Gerston finished out the extreme enduro event in 8th place while competing in the stacked Pro class.

-Morgan Tanke put forth a great effort ending the day just shy of the women's pro podium in 4th place.

-Gutish's next event will be at round 6 of the National Enduro Series on August 25th in Wellston, OH. Gerston's next event will be at the 7th round of the West Hare Scramble Series on September 1st in Stillwater, OK. Tanke's next event will be at the 6th round of the National Hare & Hound Series on August 24th in Panaca, NV.

RACHEL GUTISH

Bike: 200 RR

"I am so thrilled to have finally won my first national championship! So much time and effort goes into making a dream like this a reality, and even then there's no guarantees. The 2019 TKO women's final was one of those rare races when everything goes perfectly. I got a fantastic start, stayed smooth and consistent lap after lap, and controlled the race from beginning to end. I was racing against the most talented field of women to ever line up at the Knock Out, and I couldn't be happier with my results and performance! I'm so glad I could bring home a national championship for Beta after the series of injuries and setbacks I fought through earlier this season!"

MAX GERSTON

Bike: 300 RR

"TKO this year was a lot different then years past! With no rain leading up to the race it made for a dry and rough race with higher speeds. Although it was as technical, the intensity was brought to another level. After a long day of racing I ended up 8th in the final. It's not exactly what I was hoping for, but the stacked field was on it! My 300 RR was working great."

MORGAN TANKE

Bike: XTrainer

"I felt really good going into the TKO. I had a good qualifying time on Friday which put me in a good starting spot for round 1 on Saturday. TKO 1 started out good and I was trying to ride smart and conserve energy for the final main event race later on that day. I made a small mistake sending me over the bars and aggravated an old wrist injury. I was still able to finish the 19 mile course and qualify for the main. The main event started out great for me and I was charging in second place catching up to the leader for a majority of the race. All of the rocks and rough terrain started taking its toll on my wrist that I injured early that day and I just couldn't hold on. Unfortunately, I dropped off the pace ending up in 4th for the day. It was a frustrating day for me, but I'm ready to rest up and come out swinging for next weekends NHHA."

Photo by Shan Moore

Barnes finishes on top of the XC3 podium at round 5 of the GNCC series, Gerston and Tremaine compete at Stix and Stones Extreme Enduro.

GNCC Round 8 Overview:

Location: Snowshoe, WV

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

Cody Barnes had another great race placing his Beta 125 RR Race Edition on top of the XC3 class podium at last weekend's round 8 of the GNCC series. Barnes is currently leading the series points standings by 13 points.

Mike Witkowski was riding great until he encountered some mechanical issues mid race, he was still able to get back out and salvage a 13th place finish. Witkowski is currently seated in 2nd place in the series points standings.

Rachel Gutish is back after a serious elbow injury. Gutish finished just off the podium in 4th place aboard her new Beta 200 RR race bike.

The next event for all three riders will be at the 6th round of the Sprint Enduro Series on July, 13th in Fairmount City, PA.

CODY BARNES

Bike: 125 RR Race Edition

"Snowshoe isn't really one of my best events, but leading up to the race I prepped really well with the help of Alex Teagarden who let me stay with him and practice in the rocks! I started quite a few rows behind my other competitors, because I wasn't in the top 20 overall in points. I knew that this race was all about time. On the first lap I was able to put my head down and latch onto some fast XC2 riders in front of me. I ran a good lap catching up to first place in my class who started on row 4 and I started on row 11. I knew I was already winning with the adjusted time and had to plan my next move. I followed for a little while until he made a mistake and I passed him. After that I put my head down and rode a pretty mistake free race! My Beta 125 RR handled the rocks awesome today! It made my job a lot easier, and I was able to come out with the win in XC3 and 14th overall which is my best overall of the year."

MIKE WITKOWSKI

Bike: 250 RR Race Edition

"The Snow Shoe GNCC is one of the best races on the circuit. With tons of fans and good tough racing. It's one you usually don't wanna miss. I started out good by hole-shoting my row and leading a bit which was cool verse some good competition. I was just getting my flow together on lap two and figuring out the track when I encountered a mechanical issue. When this happened I was at the bottom of the mountain. I had to ride 3 miles up the road to the pit. So fast forward 45 mins or more and the bike was fixed. I was so far down at that point, but I got back on the bike and finished the race. That's why we race, you never know what will happen. We won't give up till it's over with! Big thanks to everyone for getting me back on the track and working hard. I still have 4 more GNCC races to redeem myself and prove I belong on the podium every weekend."

RACHEL GUTISH

Bike: 200 RR

"Snowshoe is the gnarliest GNCC of the year, and I was definitely nervous about it being my first race back after elbow surgery and being on a brand-new bike on top of that! But, the bike performed like a champ and my elbow mostly held together. I'm definitely not satisfied with a fourth place finish, but I'm happy I was at least competitive for most of the race"

Stix & Stones Extreme Enduro Overview:

Location: Kellogg, ID

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

Max Gerston finished just shy of the podium in 4th place aboard his Beta 300 RR at the Extreme Enduro event.

Gerston next event will be at the Tough Like RORR Extreme Enduro event on July, 6th in Tamaqua, PA and Ty Tremaine will be competing in the next 2 rounds of EnduroCross.

MAX GERSTON

Bike: 300 RR

"The Stix and Stones Extreme Enduro was an awesome event. It had a ton of cool forest sections along with shale mountains and wet creeks to ride up. My 300 RR was working amazing and felt planted to the ground even in the nastiest of sections. I battled for the lead the majority of the race and a small mistake costed me big time. I came in a close 4th place. I really wanted a podium spot, but this race was a huge confidence builder for extreme races in the future. I can't wait till the next race!"

TY TREMAINE

Bike: 300 RR

"Day one @stixstonesoffroad is done and dusted. Had a ton of fun and my @betausa worked awesome. Ready for the big day tomorrow, this place is gnarly!!! Day two was the long race, 25 miles, allegedly impossible according to the promoters but I managed to make it through each section. My goal before the race was to finish top 5 but halfway through I changed that to just finishing. Very proud to cross the line in 8th of 9 finishers out of the over 400 who started the race."

Beta finishes 1st and 2nd in Full Gas Sprint Enduro, plus AMA East Hare Scrambles and Rev Limiter news!

Full Gas Sprint Enduro Series Round 2 Overview:

Location: Blackshear, GA

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

Cody Barnes finished on the podium this weekend in 2nd place in the Pro 2 class at the second round of the FGSE series.

Mike Witkowski also ended up on the podium with a 3rd place finish in the Pro 2 class.

The next race for both riders will be at the 1st round of the Grand National Cross Country Series on March 9th-10th in Palatka, FL.

CODY BARNES

Bike: Beta 250 RR Race Edition

"My weekend started off good with a good first test, but I made some mistakes in the first enduro test and dropped a few positions. After some track changes, due to the mud holes, I started making ground on the competition and worked my way into 3rd going into the last test of the day. With about three turns until the finish on the last test I had a good get-off causing me to lose a lot of time and dropping me back to 6th for the day.

On day two of racing I knew I had my work cut out for me. I was able to do very well all day in the cross test, but I was losing some time in the enduro test. I was still able to make my way to podium contention going into the last enduro test. I found where I was losing time and went into the last test knowing I had to run a perfect test. When the test was done, I was able to claim the second place spot in the Pro 2 class. My bike was working awesome all weekend and I had a blast at this event!"

MIKE WITKOWSKI

Bike: Beta 250 RR Race Edition

"The first day of the Sprint Enduro in Georgia couldn't have went better. I stayed off the ground while riding smooth and consistent. With only a couple mistakes I was happy with my bike and riding performance. I ended up winning day 1, which I hadn't done yet. I was happy going into day two with a solid lead.

Day two started off on the wrong foot with a shoulder problem in the first test leading me to lose over 10 seconds. After the first test I was down and out of the lead. But, I charged all day despite the adversity I endured. I ended up winning test 5 for the day, but I came short of 2nd place for the weekend by less than a second due to my first test result on day two. I was pretty bummed as I wanted to win and I knew it was all mine after day one. Ready for our first GNCC next weekend in the Florida Sand. Definitely motivated after a not so good end result at this sprint enduro!"

AMA East Hare Scramble Series Round 2 Overview:

Location: Graysburg, NC

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

Beta Factory Team rider; Rachel Gutish finished on top of the podium in 1st place in the Women's class at round 2 of the East Hare Scramble Series. Rachel Gutish's next race will be at the 1st round of the Grand National Cross Country Series on March 9th-10th in Palatka, FL.

Beta Support rider; Kyle McDonal also topped the podium with a 1st place finish in the Pro Class.

RACHEL GUTISH

Bike: Beta 390 RR Race Edition

"I'm very happy with how the race went! I was smart and consistent through the deep ruts and mud-holes, which was enough to give me the win! This also moves me up into first place in the series points, which I'm pretty excited about."

KYLE MCDONAL

Bike: Beta 390 RR Race Edition

"Yesterday was round 2 of the AMA East Championship in Garysburg, NC and with all the rain we have been getting it made for a good mud race. Six riders showed up on the pro line and with starting so close to the corner I was last off the line. I was able to make good passes and pick a lot of good lines the first lap to put myself in 1st where I rode for the remainder of the day with a 30 second to 1 minute lead. We did 9 laps on a shortened course due to standing water with a mix of single track, clay hill climbs and open jeep roads. I was able to stay consistent throughout the race and stay out of any deep mud holes where other riders were getting stuck and that really gave me an advantage over the 2 hours. On lap 8 I smashed my shift lever, but luckily I was able to use my hand in the open section to shift and leave it in 3rd for the woods sections."

Rev Limiter Overview:

Location: Decatur, TX

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

Max Gerston placed 6th at the 2019 Rev Limiter last weekend. Max Gerston's next race will be at the Wild West Extreme Enduro event on May 4th, 2019 in Sparks, Nevada.

MAX GERSTON

Bike: Beta 300 RR Race Edition

"The Rev Limiter Extreme Enduro was tough! I actually had a lot of fun riding the terrain and my Beta 300 RR was finding incredible traction. Unfortunately the race was poorly organized so the scoring was confusing and rules were being changed mid race which takes away from the legitimacy of the results. I am looking forward to the next round, and I continue to fall in love with the 2019 300 RR"

Photo by Shan Moore

TREMAINE AND TANKE FINISH THE 2018 ENDUROCROSS SERIES WITH TWO 3RD PLACE PODIUM FINISHES, CULLINS WINS JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP!

EnduroCross Round 6 Overview:

Location: Boise, Idaho

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

Ty Tremaine finished in 3rd place at round 6 in Boise, Idaho while ending the season in 3rd place.

Morgan Tanke placed 3rd at the event and finished the 2018 series in 3rd place.

Max Gerston had an 8th place finish at round 6 of EnduroCross, and finished in 12th place in the season points standings for the 2018 series.

Mason Ottersberg placed 11th at the event, while finishing in 9th place for the series points standings.

Beta USA Support Team

Ty Cullins had a 5th place finish at round 6 of EnduroCross and finished the season in 6th place in the Pro class. Cullins also won the Junior Pro Class Championship this season, which is a class for pro riders under the age of twenty one.

For more information about the EnduroCross series go to: www.endurocross.com

TY TREMAINE

Bike: Beta 300 RR Race Edition

"Coming into Boise, I was just thankful to be racing and healthy after the bad luck in Everett. Kyle Redmond had a one point advantage going into the race but I didn't even think about it. I knew what my goals were and I just raced my own race. I felt strong start to finish and managed to come away with a 3rd and couldn't be happier to put Beta on the podium. I'm happy with the year and excited for what the future will hold."

MAX GERSTON

Bike: Beta 390 RR Race Edition

"Coming into the Endurocross finale in Boise, I really wanted to have a strong showing. Still struggling with the finger injury I had a hard time in hot laps and stalled my bike. I qualified straight to the main and ended up 8th in the main. Issues on the first lap set me so far back it was hard to make up ground. I am very excited to refocus and get ready for 2019."

MASON OTTERSBERG

Bike: Beta 390 RR Race Edition

"I qualified 4th out of my heat race and finished 11th in the main event. My speed was there and this was for sure the best I have ridden, just was too far back off of the start of the main after we all came together in the firewood. I have had many ups and downs through the season, but I finished better in the championship this year with 9th over last years 13th. There is so much more of me to give in this sport and I will not stop until I've made it to the top. Doubt me or believe in me, it's going to happen."

MORGAN TANKE

Bike: Beta 250 RR Race Edition

"I felt a lot better going into the last round in Boise, my ankle still wasn't 100% but I was ready to give it my all. The track was really fun to ride and the firewood pit was very difficult to navigate. I started out in 3rd place and was hanging up front with the top 2 riders for most of the race. I was able to put in a smooth ride and get my Beta on the podium in 3rd. Breaking my ankle mid season was a big bump in the road, but I'm happy that I made progress each race and ended the year strong!"

TY CULLINS

Bike: Beta 300 RR Race Edition

"I had around 7th gate pick in the main event, but my starts have been good all year and I was able to pull the holeshot. However, after several mistakes on the first lap I was back in 9th place. From there I just tried to ride fast and consistent and was able to make my way to 5th, getting my third top 5 of the season and winning the Junior Championship. Coming into this year I was expecting to be top 10 and finishing the year one point short of 5th and winning the Junior Championship means I surpassed all my goals. I'm excited to get back to training and come back for podiums in 2019."

National Enduro Round 10 Overview:

Location: Stanton, Alabama

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

Mike Witkowski placed 9th in the Pro 1 class of the last NEPG event of the year. Witkowski ended the 2018 season in 11th place.

For more information about the National Enduro series go to: www.nationalenduro.com

MIKE WITKOWSKI

Bike: Beta 250 RR Race Edition

"The Gobbler Getter Enduro was one of the races I have never done before, and I have never raced in this state of Alabama. The soil is sandy and the trees are tight! The track conditions were near perfect. The tight trees and ever changing elevation caught me off guard. I was expecting this last National Enduro race to cap off a good end to the year since I did so well at the last GNCC event, but the race had other plans. It seemed like I couldn't get a good flow going, but talking with other riders, that seemed to be everyone's issue. On a good note, I finished the day stronger than where I started. My Beta 300 was perfect and very fun to race. I'm looking forward to working hard this winter and starting round 1 with a fresh start here in a couple months! Thanks Beta for all the support!"

Photo by Diahann Tanke

NEWLY SIGNED TY TREMAINE PUTS BETA ON THE ENDUROCROSS PODIUM FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS SEASON.

Local rising star and 2015 FIM Junior SuperEnduro World Champion Ty Tremaine earned a podium finish in his first race with the Beta Factory Team!

Location: Denver, Colorado

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

-Ty Tremaine had a 3rd place podium finish at round 4 of EnduroCross, and is currently in 3rd place in the season points standings.

-Mason Ottersberg placed 9th at the event and is currently in 12th place in the series points standings.

-Morgan Tanke is back after suffering a broken ankle in round 2. Tanke placed 6th at round 4 and is currently in 4th place for the series points standings.

The next event for all three riders will be at the 5th round of the EnduroCross Series on October 27th in Everett, Washington. For more information about the EnduroCross series go to: www.endurocross.com

TY TREMAINE

Bike: Beta 300 RR Race Edition

"I was a bit nervous coming into the weekend with absolutely no time at all on a Beta. After the first practice I felt right at home on the bike, and with the team, and I knew that I would be able to adapt to the Beta 300 fast. We made a few small changes and ended up qualifying 3rd into the night show. The night show was flawless and we were able to put Beta on the podium. From here, we can only test and make things better and better, so I believe the future will be very bright for myself and the team!"

MASON OTTERSBERG

Bike: Beta 390 RR Race Edition

"I went into round 4 with a new attitude and full of excitement. With my two week break from EnduroCross, I spent a lot of time riding in the desert and racing other events to do something new. I had a great day in practice finishing 7th in hot laps. Going into the night I finished the heats with a 5th place after some battling and carnage. In the main event; I finished 9th after running 6th for the last half of the race until a joker lane mistake cost me three positions. I'm happy with my riding, I finally felt like I got back what I have been missing all season and I know I'm capable of much more. Thanks to my team for all of the support and I want to congratulate Ty Tremaine for becoming our newest teammate. Really looking forward to having him on our team!"

MORGAN TANKE

Bike: Beta 250 RR Race Edition

"After missing a round due to a fractured ankle I was excited to get back to racing in Denver. I had gotten my cast removed last Monday and decided to race on Saturday. I got a really good start from the far outside gate and had a good first lap. I made a mistake in the rock section which forced me to put my bad foot down, after that I was in a lot of pain that I couldn't quite recover from. I'm glad I was able to salvage a finish and get my Beta out on the track. I'm hoping for better luck in Washington this weekend. I can't thank the whole Beta team enough for sticking behind me during this injury!"

Full Gas Sprint Enduro Round 8 Overview:

Location: Glen Daniel, West Virginia

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

-Jordan Ashburn placed 4th overall at the 8th round of the Full Gas Sprint Enduro Series and is currently in 6th place for the overall series points standings.

Ashburn's next race will be at the 13th round of the Grand National Cross Country Series on October 28th in Crawfordsville, Indiana. For more information about the GNCC series go to: www.gnccracing.com

JORDAN ASHBURN

Bike: Beta 430 RR Race Edition

"I had an awesome time at the Sprint Enduro this weekend. I landed a 4th place after two days of racing. The golf course we raced was every bikers dream. I had some solid top 3 test times and stayed on two wheels all weekend. My Beta 430 worked really well for the weekend."

West Hare Scramble Round 8 Overview:

Location: Donner, California

Beta Factory Race Team Results:

-Extremely dusty conditions took it's toll on several riders last weekend. Max Gerston was forced to take a DNF after his motorcycle took in some dirt in the last round of the West Hare Scramble Series. Gerston finished the 2018 series in 4th place.

Gerston's next race will be at the 5th round of the EnduroCross Series on October 27th in Everett, Washington. For more information about the EnduroCross series go to: www.endurocross.com

MAX GERSTON

Bike: Beta 390 RR Race Edition

"The Donner Hare Scramble didn't go super well. I was running a solid third through the silt beds. My bike had sucked in some dirt and was running poorly but it was still working. On the last lap it stalled out and I couldn't get it going again. Unfortunately we didn't win or get the title, but we put forward our best effort. Huge thanks to my team for a hard fought season."

BETA USA SUPPORT TEAM

-Ty Cullins had a 6th place finish at round 4 of EnduroCross, and is currently in 6th place in the season points standings.

Cullins next event will be at the 5th round of the EnduroCross Series on October 27th in Everett, Washington. For more information about the EnduroCross series go to: www.endurocross.com

TY CULLINS

Bike: Beta 300 RR Race Edition

"After a slow start to the day I finished 4th in my heat, going straight to the main. I was running 5th in the main until some mistakes sent me back to 6th. All in all it was a solid day and I'm ready for Everett next weekend."

Photo by Diahann Tanke

Max Gerston places 4th at the 4th round of the AMA West Hare Scrambles Series!

West Hare Scramble Round 4 Overview
Location: Emmett, Idaho
Course Conditions: Morning snowfall with warm muddy conditions later in the day
Beta Factory Race Team Results: 
-Max Gerston finished in 4th place overall, and is currently in 3rd place in the series points standings.

The next race event for Max Gerston will be at the 5th round of the AMA West Hare Scramble. For more information about the WHS go to: westharescramble.com

MAX GERSTON
Series: West Hare Scramble
Bike: Beta 390 RR Race Edition
"The Emmett Idaho Hair Scrambles was a gnarly one. It snowed right up until the gate dropped, and then warmed up, which made for some super sloppy conditions. A bad start lead to some serious goggle issues so I pitted on lap 1. Once I could see I was able to put in some solid laps and make up some ground. I was able to make my way up to fourth overall. I am looking forward to getting in some good practice and coming out swinging at the next one!"

Photo by Kato

Mason Ottersberg and Max Gerston at the 3rd round of the Western Hare Scrambles series; Jordan Ashburn, Mike Witkowski, and Rachel Gutish at the 3rd round of the GNCC series!

West Hare Scramble Round 3 Overview
Location: Ocotillo, California
Course Conditions: Sunny skies with loamy soil from rain the day before
Beta Factory Race Team Results: 
-Mason Ottersberg placed 4th at round 3 of the WHS series aboard his 430RR Race Edition. 
-Max Gerston caught a cold the night before the West Hare Scramble event and was unable to race at 100%, but still managed to gain some points for the series totals. 

The next race event for Max Gerston will be at the 4th round of the AMA West Hare Scramble. For more information about the WHS go to: westharescramble.com

MASON OTTERSBERG
Series: West Hare Scramble
Bike: Beta 430 RR Race Edition
"On Wednesday morning I decided last minute to go race in Gorman after seeing pictures on social media about the upcoming rain. I was honestly just looking to show up to get some race seat time, and see where I stacked up. After struggling to find a flow from a dead last start, I was able to basically come from 16th all the way up to 4th place by the end of the 8 laps."

MAX GERSTON
Series: West Hare Scramble
Bike: Beta 390 RR Race Edition
"Gorman didn't exactly go as planned. I was hit with some sort of flu the day before with gnarly stomach pains. The next day it was all I could do to get geared up for the race. I was able to race the first two laps, but then I was hit with stomach pains super hard. I raced another few laps so I could at least card a finish. As of now I plan on resting up in preparation for the race in Idaho next weekend."

GNCC Round 3 Overview
Location: Washington, Georgia
Course Conditions: Scattered showers with occasional mud pits and loamy soil.
Beta Factory Race Team Results:
-Jordan Ashburn placed 6th in the XC1 class at round 3 of the GNCC and is currently in 12th place overall. 
-Mike Witkowski finished in 17th in the XC2 class after a freak mechanical issue forced him to pit for a repair. 
-Rachel Gutish placed 3rd in the WXC class at round 3 of the GNCC and is currently sitting in 3rd place for the season standings.

The next race for Ashburn, Witkowski, and Gutish will be Round 4 of the GNCC on April 7th in Morganton, North Carolina. For more information on the GNCC series go to: gnccracing.com

JORDAN ASHBURN
Series: GNCC
Bike: Beta 430 RR Race Edition
"The General GNCC started off pretty well for me. I was able to make a pass for 4th going into the 3rd lap. The track was very rough and had tons of lines. There were lots of lapped riders as well. I found myself in 5th place on the 4th lap just 21 seconds from the leader. We were all really close all day but the leaders were able to sneak away the last two laps. I finished 6th place for the day. I'm definitely gonna build on this and reach that podium!"

MIKE WITKOWSKI
Series: GNCC
Bike: Beta 250 RR Race Edition
"I got off to a near holeshot on my Beta 250 RR. I went into the woods 2nd. Then a little bit later my bike started to bog. I was trying to figure out the problem but couldn't diagnose it. Once I got back to the pits and we got the bike fixed I was about an hour down from the lead group and dead last overall. I charged on and didn't give up. I came back to 17th in my class."

RACHEL GUTISH
Series: GNCC
Bike: Beta 350 RR Race Edition
"I am happy to have repeated last round's performance, earning another WXC podium finish for Beta. I have always enjoyed The General, and I'm glad that the series returned to the property and reestablished the round. Despite a bad start and some issues throughout the day, I was able to quickly recover to a 4th place finish by the end of the first lap. From there I continued to charge and on the final lap moved into 3rd place. The course was a blast and I am looking forward to the next round in a few weeks!"

Photos by Kato and Ken Hill

Max Gerston places 5th in the second round of the Western Hare Scramble.

The 2nd round of the West Hare Scramble series took place last weekend in Prescott, Arizona. A large winners purse drew in big names and a lot of local riders showed up at the event. The Rough Rider 100 had one of the largest turnouts for a WHS event so far this year. Course conditions and weather were excellent at the race, making it a close race for the top riders.

Max Gerston raced on his Beta 390RR Race Edition ending up in 5th place. Gerston is now in second place overall for the series and is only 4pts away from 1st place. Mason Ottersberg also competed in the event placing 11th overall aboard his 430RR. Joe Wasson was also at the event, but took a rock to the face right after the start causing an injury that needed stitches and took him out of the race.

Gerston will be competing in the next WHS event on March 17th. For more information on the WHS series go to: westharescramble.com

Ottersberg's next race will be at round 3 of the Big 6 series. For more information about the Big 6 series go to: www.big6racing.com

Wasson's next race will be next weekend at the 2nd round of the Hare and Hound series. For more information about the NHHA go to: nationalhareandhound.com

Max Gerston: "The Rough Rider 100 was an awesome race. In the most stacked field I've ever seen, I ended in 5th. It is not what I wanted, but I definitely learned a lot and look forward to taking that experience to the next race. We either win or learn, and I learned a lot today."

Mason Ottersberg: "This weekends WHS event was one for the books for both myself and Beta USA. After some bad luck in the first two laps of the race, I was able to put my head down and move myself up from 28th to 11th. Between the training program I am on and the Beta 430RR, I have one of the best opportunities to be successful in my career."

Photo 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."

Photo by Kato

Max Gerston wins round 1 of the 2018 AMA West Hare Scramble Championship!

Beta Factory rider Max Gerston is determined to show that winning the west Hare Scramble Series in 2017 was not a fluke. Gerston took 1st place last weekend at Rancho Cordova, California in round 1 of the series, putting him in the lead early for this year. The conditions were perfect at last weekend's WHS race, and Gerston won with talent and a drive to win.

Round 2 of the West Hare Scramble Series will take place in Prescott Arizona on February 17th and 18th.

Max Gerston: "I'm super stoked to get the win at the first round of the WHS series. My Beta 390 suited the slippery course perfectly. I rode a gear high the whole race and had some good battles. The last lap my rear brake went out so at that point I was relying on the engine braking to slow me down on the slick cobble trails.I'm thrilled with my bike and team and look forward to the next one!"

Jordan Ashburn raced the Kenda RevLimiter Extreme last weekend near Decatur Texas. The attendance was high at the event but temperatures were nearly freezing. Ashburn, who won the race last year, finished in 3rd place overall for the weekend aboard his Beta 300 RR 2-Stroke.

Jordan Ashburn: "With frigid temperatures on Sunday morning, we started on a semi frozen track. I was able to start off with a close 3rd place in moto one. I lost second place right before the finish by getting stuck in a big rock hole just before the finish. I managed to come away with a 2nd place in moto 2. The last race was very slow and technical. I got a bad start and had to push myself through a grueling 45min of catch-up and never was able to catch 3rd place. I ended the day with a 3-2-4 which earned me a 3rd overall."

Photo by Kaeley Porter

Max Gerston wins 2017 AMA West Hare Scrambles Series Championship!

The 2017 AMA West Hare Scramble Series came to an end in Wilseyville, California yesterday. Gerston entered the final round with a 18 point lead, finishing in 4th place he increased his lead to win the series with a 35 point overall lead.

Gerston won the championship aboard his Beta 390 RR Race edition while finishing on the podium seven times with one 1st place win. He rode injured for three races late in the season with a sixth place in round 2 being his worst finish.

Gerston will be returning to the series next year looking to hold onto the number one plate as well as competing in the EnduroCross series and other extreme events.

Max commented: "I am so happy to get this title for my family and my team. It is the result of a lot of hard work and tough times. I am also excited to get my body healed, so I can be back to 100% for next year. Yeee Haaaww!!"

Morgan Tanke takes 2nd place in round 5 of Endurocross!

The fifth round of EnduroCross took place last weekend in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Morgan Tanke had another great weekend on-board her Beta XTrainer placing 2nd place in the Women's Class main event. Tanke now sits in 3rd place for the series overall points standings. 

Max Gerston placed 8th in the main event. Gerston is currently in 10th place in the overall standings for the Super Enduro Cross Class. Gerston is currently 7 points from 9th place and 9 points from being in 7th place overall.

Ty Cullins ran into some problems early on, but later finished the main event in 9th place. Cullins is currently placed in 11th, only eight points behind Gerston.

Round 6 of the EnduroCross series will take place in Boise, Idaho on November 4th. For more information on the series go to: endurocross.com

Morgan Tanke:
"Stoked to grab another podium this season! I struggled a bit in practice but I was able to shake it off in the main. I rode good, consistent laps with minimal mistakes to get a 2nd place finish. The track had two technical rock sections that I really liked and getting through them clean each lap played a big role in my end finish."

MAX GERSTON:
"Scottsdale Endurocross was good and bad. I finally started to feel a little stronger since my injuries about a month ago. However, I made it hard on myself in the main with a last place start and a crash in the sand section when coming together with a competitor. I was able to fight back to 8th in the main. Looking for a strong ride in Boise."

Ty Cullins:
"The night started out pretty slow when a crash in the qualifier sent me to the LCQ. I was able to get the win in the LCQ and go to the main where I ran a strong pace for the whole 14 laps and kept the mistakes to a minimum. I came away with a 9th place finish."

Jordan Ashburn finished 8th overall in the GNCC series!

The last race of the GNCC series took place last weekend in Crawfordsville, Indiana. This 13 race series ended with a bang as racers competed for final positioning.

The weather at the event was cold and wet, which provided optimum traction for riders in some areas of the course. However, some steep hill climb sections became a problem as riders fought to find traction.

Jordan Ashburn ended the day in 8th place aboard his Beta 300 RR, which put him in 9th place overall for the XC1 class. 

Jordan Ashburn:
"Got a great start at the final GNCC this past weekend. The track made for some intense battles it was very fast and open. I was battling for a top 5 position for 3 laps but when I came into the the pits I got passed, everyone was really close. I made a few mistakes and allowed the group to get away from me. I found that making up time was very difficult. I ended up 8th in XC1. "

Photo by D Tanke

Morgan Tanke takes 2nd place in round 4 of Endurocross!

The fourth round of EnduroCross took place last weekend in Everett, WA marking the halfway point for the series. 

Morgan Tanke rode exceptionally well on her Beta XTrainer; placing 2nd place in the Women's Class main event. Morgan now sits in 4th place for the series overall points standings, with only a seven point gap from second place.

Max Gerston is still battling his injuries, but was able to place 6th in the main event. Max is currently in 10th place in the overall standings for the Super EnduroCross Class. 

Ty Cullins was placing in the top four in the qualifiers, but was caught in a pile up on the first lap of the main event. Cullins fought his way back through the pack, but went down later in the race and had to battle through to place 11th for the night. Cullins is currently in 13th place in the series and is in a close points race.

Round 5 of the EnduroCross series will take place in Phoenix, Arizona on October 28th. For more information on the series go to: endurocross.com

Morgan Tanke:
"After a rough couple of races it was great to get up on the box for the first time this season. I got a decent start, sitting in second. A tip over in a really slick corner and another small mistake set me back just a bit, but I was able to get back into the second place position. With 2 laps to go, Kacy Martinez and I had a good battle going. She definitely kept me on my toes and I knew any mistake from me would cost me a position. The finish line came around and I grabbed a solid 2nd place!"

Max Gerston:
"The Everett Endurocross was tough going, but a step in the right direction. I had a rough day all day struggling to find a rhythm because of my injuries. In a way, I was sort of saving myself for the main. When the main event came around I started second row. I was able to get a mid pack start and push through for a 6th. I am looking forward to the rest of the rounds and hope I start to feel better soon."

Ty Cullins:
"The track in Everett, WA was definitely more my style than most of the tracks recently. I felt good all day and was 3rd in the hot laps. After finishing 2nd in the qualifier and securing my spot in the main I was able to finish a decent 8th place in the gate pick race. In the main event I got caught up on the first lap and was around 8th when I went down in the firewood and got back up in last place and worked my way back up to 11th by the end."

Photo by D Tanke

Beta USA re-signs Max Gerston!

Beta USA is happy to announce the re-signing of Max Gerston for two years, until 2019. Next January will mark Beta's 7th year anniversary with Gerston on the race team. Max will be competing in the AMA EnduroX series as well as other extreme events across the USA.

MAX GERSTON:
"I am super stoked to sign another two year deal with Beta USA. 2018 will be the start of our 7th year together. I am looking forward to continuing my relationship with my boss and the entire staff at Beta USA. We work hard and want to achieve some major goals the next few years. The bikes are awesome and the team has everything needed to succeed."

RODNEY SMITH:
"I'm happy to announce the continued partnership between Max Gerston and the Beta racing team family. We share the same vision and desire to succeed with the right talent and support. As Team Manager, I've had the opportunity to work with Max and see his potential. I'm excited to be able to continue to work with him to succeed in what will no doubt be a podium future!"

MAX GERSTON LEADS THE WEST HARE SCRAMBLE SERIES WITH ONLY ONE RACE TO GO!

Round 9 of the Kenda West Hare Scramble Series took place last weekend in Truckee, California. This high altitude race was dry and dusty with perfect temperatures throughout the day. The course was riddled with rocks and technical sections, but also contained wide open and tight woods sections.

Max Gerston was racing while still trying to recover from his injuries related to a crash during a practice session. Gerston managed to pull off a 2nd place finish, only six seconds behind 1st place. Max's finish demonstrates his determination to win the series, while overcoming pain and the brutal conditions of racing. 

The last round of of the W.H.S. Series will be held in Wilseyville, California on November 18th. For more information on the series go to: westharescramble.com

Max Gerston: "The Donner Hare Scramble was insanely dusty and the course was rocky and technical. I was able to get out in the lead about halfway through the first lap and was in pain but able to go on for a second            
overall."

JORDAN ASHBURN FINISHES 10TH IN ROUND 12 OF THE GNCC SERIES

Jordan Ashburn placed 10th in the 12th round of the GNCC Series. The event took place last weekend in St. Clairville, Ohio. The conditions were a little wet with some sections containing standing water and mud.

Ashburn was up front battling for the lead for a while until he landed in a mud pit that threw him off his Beta 300 RR 2-Stroke. The crash caused Ashburn to fly head-over-heels into the mud, while the mud created a suction that trapped the bike. After some help from a few spectators, Jordan was able to get the bike out of the mud-pit and upright. Ashburn fought his way through the rest of the race finishing in the top 10.

Jordan is in 10th place in the overall points standings for the series, with only one race to go he is one point away from a 9th place finish for the 2017 series.

The last round of the GNCC Series will take place on October 28th in Crawfordsville, Indiana. For more information on the series go to: gnccracing.com

Jordan Ashburn: "I was really excited going into the weekend seeing that there was no dust in sight. I got a great start and was challenging for the lead for the first couple laps. I found myself in a great position until I reached the creek jump. I miscalculated by jumping just a bit too far to the left causing my front wheel to disappear as I landed in the mud. I struggled to get my bike out losing 5 mins or so. I was able to get out finally riding with some really
sore legs from going over the bars. It was a frustrating weekend knowing I had the speed to possibly win the race. We will push for a strong finish in the last round!"

Photo by Kato