02.02.2026

DANTE OLIVEIRA AND FMF KTM FACTORY RACING MAKE IT BACK-TO-BACK NGPC WINS IN BLYTHE

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Round 2 of the 2026 National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) saw FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Dante Oliveira make it back-to-back victories to open the new season, securing the Pro Class win in Blythe, California. In addition, FMF KTM Factory Racing teammates Johnny Girroir and Grant Davis launched into the U.S. Sprint Enduro Series with a 1-2 finish in Climax, Georgia.

NATIONAL GRAND PRIX CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 2

Six-time NGPC title-holder Dante Oliveira entered the Gold Rush Grand Prix with momentum on side following his series-opening victory in Delano, launching the 11-lap race from third position in the early stages onboard the KTM 450 XC-F.

Engaged in a race-long battle with his championship rivals, the 25-year-old Californian took the lead on lap eight and controlled the remainder of the race to claim a second-consecutive victory, recording a total time of 1:33:57.

Oliveira’s winning start to the 2026 season places him on a perfect 60 points entering Round 3, set to take place at the iconic Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California, between February 27-March 1.

Dante Oliveira: “The race was awesome – it was a brutal track, pretty nasty and demanding. We took off and were sprinting hard. I was there in around third place for a while, and then chased down both Mateo [Oliveira] and Justin [Hoeft], putting in a charge to try make the pass on both of them. Once I established a bit of a gap at the front – maybe with three laps to go – I was able to relax a little bit, and to come away with another win! I’m stoked. It was a clean race overall and I’m looking forward to Glen Helen next up.”

Pro Class Results
1. Dante Oliveira, FMF KTM Factory Racing
2. Justin Hoeft, Kawasaki
3. Mateo Oliveira, Husqvarna

U.S. SPRINT ENDURO SERIES – ROUND 1

Also in action over the weekend were FMF KTM Factory Racing trio Johnny Girroir, Grant Davis, and Brandy Richards on the East Coast, who commenced their U.S. Sprint Enduro campaigns at the Southland Sprint at Climax Motorsports Park.

Girroir and Davis were exceptional aboard their KTM 350 XC-F FACTORY EDITION machines at the head of the field, leading the way to a 1-2 finish in the Pro 1 Class after the 12 tests contested this weekend. It was a positive start for both riders to commence season 2026.

Johnny Girroir: "I had a good first round of Sprint Enduro – with some ups and downs – although that is to be expected at Round 1 of the new season. Overall, I'm stoked with the result and starting the new year like this – thanks to the team for all their support!"

Grant Davis: "We had a solid start to the new season, a podium is always nice and the result was good for Round 1 of the Sprint Enduro. There was a lot to learn and I am excited to keep building as the year goes on."

For Richards, she was competitive throughout the entire weekend, claiming multiple test victories equipped with her KTM 350 XC-F FACTORY EDITION that resulted in a hard-fought P2 result to begin the Pro Women's series with a podium.

Brandy Richards: "I had an okay weekend at the first round of U.S. Sprint Enduro. I felt really good on the high-speed and flowy test, but really struggled with comfort in the enduro test. I made a few too many mistakes, which led to a close second place on the weekend. I’m ready to get back to the drawing board to come back swinging for the second round!"

Round 2 of the AMA U.S. Sprint Enduro Series will take place with the Mac Daddy's XC Paradise event in Hephzibah, Georgia, from February 21-22.

Pro 1 Class Results
1. Johnny Girroir, FMF KTM Factory Racing
2. Grant Davis, FMF KTM Factory Racing
3. Liam Draper, Yamaha

Pro Women Results
1. Danielle McDonald, Yamaha
2. Brandy Richards, FMF KTM Factory Racing
3. Ellie Winland, Yamaha

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