30.06.2025

FMF KTM FACTORY RACING'S MATEO OLIVEIRA CROWNED 2025 WHS CHAMPION

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An overall podium result and class victory at the AMA West Hare Scrambles (WHS) finale in Bellingham saw FMF KTM Factory Racing's Mateo Oliveira crowned the 2025 series champion on Sunday, completing what has been a standout campaign onboard his KTM 450 XC-F.
WEST HARE SCRAMBLES – ROUND 6

Following a largely consistent opening five rounds, Mateo Oliveira entered the final round in position to take home the WHS title in Washington this weekend, and put himself in a strong position early on by leading The Great Escape Hare Scramble in its opening stages.

For the remainder of the seven lap, two-and-a-half-hour duration, the 23-year-old Oliveira would battle for the top position, eventually claiming P2 as the checkered flag flew – enough to take home the championship in convincing fashion. He was first of the Pro Class finishers, however, on his KTM 450 XC-F.

In overcoming a hand injury that required surgery during the middle stages of the season, Oliveira remained resiliant in his approach, demonstrating both patience and outright speed when each was required in his exceptional 2025 title run.

Across the six-round AMA West Hare Scrambles (WHS) series, Oliveira's final title-winning tally included three wins – four in the Pro Class – and an additional two podium results, which saw him clinch both the overall and Pro Class championships at season's end.

Mateo Oliveira: "This one feels good! I wasn’t too nervous entering this one knowing that all I needed to do was to finish, but I really wanted to win the race overall, and I’m a little disappointed that I didn’t, actually... I was a little too conservative at the beginning, but obviously the focus today was the championship. And it feels awesome to walk away with that one – a massive thank you to the FMF KTM Factory Racing Team and all those who support me, it’s unreal."

This season also saw FMF RPM KTM Racing Team rider Rachel Stout take home the Pro Women's title in the WHS series following a third-place result in Bellingham, maintaining a perfect podium score including two wins on her way to the 2025 championship.

Pro Class Results
1. Mateo Oliveira, FMF KTM Factory Racing Team
2. Zane Roberts, Beta
3. Ethan Pacak, KTM

NATIONAL ENDURO SERIES – ROUND 5



A fifth-place finish in the NE Pro1 Class marked a consistent day of racing for FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Ben Kelley in Round 5 of the 2025 AMA National Enduro Series at the Little Raccoon National Enduro in Wellston, Ohio.

Equipped with his KTM 350-XC-F, Kelley battled inside the top-five throughout the two-hour-long race, holding a podium position in class at various stages. In navigating his way across the technical terrain and conditions, the Connecticut native eventually captured a P5 result. 

Ben Kelley: “It was a mediocre day today. The trails were tight, hardpack, and slick, with lots of hills and off-cambers, which made it a technical day of riding. I had some good sections and some that were tougher on me. Not happy with the result, but I’ll keep working and try to be better at the next one. Thank you as always to the team!"

Four rounds remain in the 2025 series, with the Rattlesnake National taking place as Round 6 from July 26-27 in Cross Fork, Pennsylvania.

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