11.09.2023

STEWARD BAYLOR CLAIMS LITTLE RACCOON NATIONAL ENDURO VICTORY AS BEN KELLEY TAKES TOP-FIVE

Round 7 – AMA National Enduro Series
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WELLSTON, Ohio. – KTM-supported racer Steward Baylor has claimed the NE Pro1 Class victory at Round 7 of the 2023 AMA National Enduro Series, with FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Ben Kelley earning a fifth-place finish at the Little Raccoon National Enduro this weekend.
For Kelley, a consistent ride throughout the Little Raccoon NEPG event saw the FMF KTM Factory Racing rider progress from eighth place after the opening section to fifth by race's end, navigating the technical Ohio terrain onboard his KTM 350 XC-F for a top-five result. 

Ben Kelley: "It was a consistent day of racing for me in Ohio. Dry, dusty conditions paired with hilly, off-camber single-track trails made for a technical day of racing where precision was key. A few mistakes throughout the day, but that’s expected. I built up speed and comfort on the bike with every test and, overall, I’m content with the way I rode and finished the day. It’s going to take time to build up my confidence again when it comes to enduro racing, but I’m trending in the right direction and looking forward to finishing the season strong."

In capturing his second-consecutive National Enduro Series round win, Baylor remained in contention throughout the entirety of the race in Wellston, battling between the second and third positions before a blitz on the final section saw him climb from third to P1 on the podium. As a result, multi-time series champion Baylor has climbed to fourth in the standings.

Round 8: October 1 –Mathews, Indiana

NE Pro1 Results
1. Steward Baylor Jr, KTM, 1:27:01.323
2. Grant Baylor, KAW, +9.247
3. Ryder Lafferty, GAS, +16.488
OTHER KTM
5. Ben Kelley, KTM, +44.218
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BEN KELLEY - FMF KTM FACTORY RACING
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BEN KELLEY 03 - FMF KTM FACTORY RACING
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BEN KELLEY 05 - FMF KTM FACTORY RACING
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STEWARD BAYLOR - KTM
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STEWARD BAYLOR 02 - KTM
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STEWARD BAYLOR PODIUM
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