05.06.2023

WINNING FORM AS KTM CANADA RED BULL RACE TEAM OPENS 2023 TRIPLE CROWN SERIES IN EDMONTON

Round 1 – Canadian Triple Crown Series
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EDMONTON, AB – The KTM Canada Red Bull Race Team has opened its 2023 Canadian Triple Crown Series campaign at Edmonton with a trio of podium results, led by Kaven Benoit and Ryder McNabb delivering a 1-2 finish in the 250 Pro class, while 450 Pro contender Jess Pettis raced to a moto win and second position overall at round one.
After topping the timesheets in qualifying, Pettis launched to the holeshot in the opening 450cc moto, putting in a solid performance that saw the British Columbia native lead wire-to-wire, eventually extending his margin to 7.186 over second place by race’s end.

Flying to another holeshot in moto two on his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, Pettis would battle defending series champion Dylan Wright, before posting a convincing ride for the 11-lap race in earning second place. Moto three was much the same, with Pettis opening his 2023 championship with a 1-2-2 moto scorecard for the runner-up overall.

Jess Pettis, KTM Canada Red Bull Race Team 450 Rider: “Today went pretty smooth for me. I qualified fastest, won the first moto, and then went 2-2 for second overall. The track was challenging today, and to get out of here healthy was my main goal, so onto round two!”

In the 250 Pro division, experienced Québec racer Benoit stunned the field in the opening moto after leading the race to victory upon return to the sport riding the KTM 250 SX-F. Moto two was a repeat of sorts for the former champion, with another holeshot and race win, before second place in moto three saw him take the overall, five years since retiring from full-time competition in 2018.

Kaven Benoit, KTM Canada Red Bull Race Team 250 Rider: “Unreal day for me! I am happy to start off my season with three solid motos and we stayed out of trouble. My bike was flawless today, and I’m excited to be rocking the red plate for round two. This is a great feeling – a big thank you to my team.”

Benoit’s teammate and defending 250 Pro champion McNabb was hampered by poor starts throughout the opener, rounding the first turn in 12th and 18th in the opening two motos. A holeshot in moto three saw McNabb charge to a six-second victory, securing second overall with a 2-8-1 scorecard.

Ryder McNabb, KTM Canada Red Bull Race Team 250 Rider: "It was a good day today, even though I struggled with starts in the first and second motos, but finally pulled it together in the third moto. Happy to leave round one healthy and ready for more at Kamloops.”

Next Race: June 11 – Kamloops, British Columbia

Results 450 Pro Class – RAD Torque Raceway
1. Dylan Wright (CAN), Honda, 2-1-1
2. Jess Pettis (CAN), KTM, 1-2-2
3. Shawn Maffenbeier (CAN), Yamaha, 3-4-3
OTHER KTM
12. Parker Eales (CAN), KTM
13. Brendan Sipple (USA), KTM
16. Anthony Spadaccini (CAN), KTM
17. Zane Mellafont (CAN), KTM
18. Ryan Derry (CAN), KTM
21. Cale Kuchnicki (USA), KTM

Results 250 Pro Class – RAD Torque Raceway
1. Kaven Benoit, (CAN), KTM, 1-1-2
2. Ryder McNabb (CAN), KTM, 2-8-1
3. Josiah Natzke (NZL), Kawasaki, 4-4-3
OTHER KTM
8. Tyler Yates (CAN), KTM
13. Clayton Schmuki (CAN), KTM
14. Jyire Mitchell (CAN), KTM
15. Wyatt Kerr (CAN), KTM
16. Noah Porter (CAN), KTM
18. Brennan Schofield (CAN), KTM
21. Noah Schmuki (CAN), KTM
23. Daniel Perry (USA), KTM
26. Austin Roberts (CAN), KTM
28. Josh Bryan (USA), KTM

Photos provided by James Lissimore

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