AMA National Enduro Series
Sumter, South Carolina
NEPG - Sumter
Team Green Riders Top The Podium at NEPG Season Opener
Last weekend in South Carolina, several Kawasaki Team Green™ riders debuted their skill with outstanding performances, securing three podium finishes across different categories. Among the notable triumphs was the Team Green debut of Rocky Mountain/Red Bear Kawasaki riders Rachael Archer and Steward Baylor Jr. Archer claimed first overall in the Women's Elite category astride her KX™250X while team captain, Baylor, demonstrated his skill by clinching second place in the Pro 1 class aboard his KX™450X. Adding to the Team Green success, Nick Defeo, representing Babbitt's Online/Monster Energy®/Kawasaki Team Green™, made an impressive debut, securing a commendable third place in the Pro 2 class.
NEPG Results
Nick Defeo
“This was my first actual enduro; it was a cool day. I struggled with the tight stuff, but it was a fun day, and I'm happy to end up on the podium. I look forward to racing the full series on my KX™250X in 2024."
Rachael Archer
“I got off to a slow start but once I adjusted to riding in the tight trees and my arm pump went away, I felt great on my KX™250X and took the win by a good margin. I love my new team and bike, and I'm excited to do it again at GNCC next weekend!"
Steward Baylor Jr.
“It was a lot of work going into Round 1, trying to make the right decisions to make sure we were well prepared. We made a couple small changes throughout the day, but the overall the small changes paid off in the end. I unfortunately made a few minor mistakes on the day, but we landed on the podium and the new Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki Team had a lot of guys step up this year and I cannot thank them enough!"
Chase Colville
“My KX™250X ran perfect again. I had a better start this race but need to work harder on being good at the end. Going to keep working and be ready in a couple weeks."
Joseph Cunningham
“I wasn't the fastest out there, but I definitely tried my best and still landed P2 in 250A and Amateur. Thank you to my Babbit's Online/Monster Energy®/Kawasaki Team for the support!"
XC1 Class Race Results
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1
2
3
5
10
RIDER
Craig Delong
Layne Michael
Ricky Russell
Grant Baylor
Josh Strang
MOTORCYCLE
Husqvarna
GasGas
Yamaha
Kawasaki KX™450X
Kawasaki KX™450X
XC1 Class Points Standings (Round 8 of 12)
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2
3
5
7
RIDER
Craig Delong
Steward Baylor Jr.
Benjamin Kelley
Grant Baylor
Josh Strang
POINTS
168
160
144
114
104
MOTORCYCLE
Husqvarna
KTM
KTM
Kawasaki KX™450X
Kawasaki KX™450X
MXGP Class Points Standings (Round 9 of 19)
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1
2
3
RIDER
Jorge Prado
Jeffrey Herlings
Romain Febvre
POINTS
342
318
263
MOTORCYCLE
GasGas
KTM
Kawasaki KX™450
4-Stroke A Lites Results
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1
2
3
RIDER
Nicholas Defeo
Ryan Piper
Peyton Feather
MOTORCYCLE
Kawasaki KX™250X
KTM
KTM
250 A Results
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1
2
3
3
RIDER
Cooper Jones
Joseph Cunningham
Lane Whitmer
MOTORCYCLE
Yamaha
Kawasaki KX™250X
GasGas
NE Pro 1 Results
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1
3
3
3
RIDER
Steward Baylor Jr
Josh Toth
Grant Baylor
Grant Baylor
MOTORCYCLE
KTM
GasGas
Kawasaki KX™450X
Kawasaki KX™450X
NE Pro 1 Points Standings
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1
2
3
RIDER
Grant Baylor
Josh Toth
Steward Baylor Jr.
POINTS
202
169
163
MOTORCYCLE
Kawasaki KX™450X
GasGas
KTM
MX2 Class Points Standings (Round 9 of 19)
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1
2
3
8
15
RIDER
Jago Geerts
Andrea Adamo
Kay de Wolf
Kevin Horgmo
David Braceras
POINTS
319
318
307
201
79
MOTORCYCLE
Yamaha
KTM
Husqvarna
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
Monster Energy Supercross
Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City SX
Jo Shimoda
“ We have made a lot of progress since I came back to racing from my shoulder injury earlier this year and we almost earned another podium tonight. It’s tough when you don’t get a start at the very front in the East/West Showdown races because it’s so competitive in the class. I had good speed and kept pushing to the end but couldn’t quite close the gap. Next we go to the Pro Motocross season and will be ready to fight for the championship.”
Carson Mumford
"I was unfortunately toward the back from the start and really had my work cut out for me to earn a top-10. With the East/West Showdown format, there are just so many good guys out there that you have to be on point the whole way through. I think we’ve made good progress as a group and, even though I joined the team a little behind the eight ball, I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished in this short time. I’m super grateful to the whole Monster Energy®/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki squad and, as my butt patch said, this has been a ‘Dream Job’ for me.”
Chris Blose
“I was in the mix for the early portion of the race but just fell back toward the end. It wasn’t my best night of the season, but there are still plenty of positives to highlight from this year as a whole. It’s been great to race with the support of the Monster Energy®/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team and I’m really thankful to Mitch [Payton] for this opportunity. I only had a few days on the bike before we started racing and still, we managed to finish in the top-five of 250SX East points. That sort of progress doesn’t come without a lot of effort and sacrifice so, a big shoutout to the whole crew for always going the extra mile and backing me completely.”
450SX Class Race Results
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1
2
3
4
RIDER
Chase Sexton
Aaron Plessinger
Justin Hill
Adam Cianciarulo
MOTORCYCLE
Honda
KTM
KTM
Kawasaki KX™450SR
450SX Class Points Standings (Round 17 of 17)
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2
3
6
9
RIDER
Chase Sexton
Eli Tomac
Cooper Webb
Jason Anderson
Adam Cianciarulo
POINTS
372
339
304
242
210
MOTORCYCLE
Yamaha
KTM
Honda
Kawasaki KX™450SR
Kawasaki KX™450SR
