FMF KTM FACTORY RACING'S BEN KELLEY SCORES PODIUM FINISH AT SUMTER NATIONAL ENDURO

NATIONAL ENDURO SERIES – ROUND 1

After what was a challenging 2024 season due to injury, Kelley’s aim for the new year was to build momentum by delivering consistent results on board his KTM 350 XC-F, which his podium finish in Sumter signifies.

Steady progress across the six tests – comprised of tight, technical sections – earned Kelley the final step on the NE Pro1 Class podium, and a will prove a valuable springboard for the 2025 season.

Ben Kelley: “First round of the NEPG season went well with a third-place finish and a great spot to build from. It was a physically demanding race with the heat and the tight, beat up trails. I made a few mistakes throughout the day, but overall I rode solid, had good feeling on the bike and was in the mix with competitive test times. Good start to the season and I look to build from it and continue to work toward bettering myself and my riding. I'm excited to be back at the races after a good off-season and am happy to start off on a good note.”

Equipped with their KTM 250 XC-F machines, FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers riders Angus Riordan and Brandy Richards opened their respective National Enduro campaigns in Sumter. Riordan experienced a challenging day to finish 11th in the NE Pro2 Class, while Richards finished third in the Women's Elite category as she begins to adapt to the series.

Angus Riordan: “It was a very bad day for me today at Round 1. I have never raced anything that tight before and just struggled to adapt to it, although we'll regroup and build from here.”

Brandy Richards: “The first round of NEPG was definitely a learning experience. It was a challenging day trying to learn how to ride some super-tight tree sections and figuring out how to read the trail and markers. I have a lot to learn, but I’m excited to to work to better myself in this style of racing.”

Additionally, KTM Team Landers-supported Chase Landers put in a strong ride in the NE Pro2 Class, by claiming a convincing second position at the opening round.

NE Pro1 Class Results
1. Steward Baylor Jr, Kawasaki
2. Josh Toth, Kawasaki
3. Ben Kelley, FMF KTM Factory Racing

NE Pro2 Class Results
1. Jason Tino, GASGAS
2. Chase Landers, KTM
3. Jhak Walker, Beta
11. Angus Riordan, FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers

Women’s Elite Results
1. Rachel Gutish, Sherco
2. Rachael Archer, Kawasaki
3. Brandy Richards, FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers

NATIONAL HARE & HOUND SERIES – ROUND 2

FMF KTM Factory Racing standout Dante Oliveira raced to second position at Round 2 of the AMA National Hare & Hound Series (NHHA) in Moapa, Nevada, which continued his successful return to the series following a lengthy layoff.

It had been over a decade since Oliveira last lined up for a NHHA event prior to 2025, with the defending National Grand Prix Champion arriving to Moapa in the lead-up to become familiarized with the terrain.

On an all-new circuit layout, Oliveira completed both loops in second position on his KTM 450 XC-F, and was within striking distance of the leader while delivering a consistent podium finish, continuing a welcomed return to the series.

Dante Oliveira: “The event here was good after we worked in a track up the road, which was similar to the race track, although not too similar at the same time. It helped with learning the desert and seeing what’s out here, but it was a wild race! A lot of back and forth in the beginning, navigating some rain ruts, and then once I got into P2 I was just charging. Zane [Roberts] rode great today, I could see his dust in some sections so we were close, but in the end P2 is what we had. We’ll go for that holeshot next time for some clear track – I like it out front!”

Pro Class Results
1. Zane Roberts, Beta
2. Dante Oliveira, FMF KTM Factory Racing
3. Daemon Woolslayer, Husqvarna
4. Dalton Shirey, Husqvarna