AMA National Enduro Series
Wellston, OH
Little Raccoon National
Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki Team Green™ Cleans Up at the Little Raccoon National Enduro
Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki Team Green™ visited Wellston, Ohio for the 51st running of the Little Raccoon National Enduro on Sunday. The team proved they were up for the challenge, winning all three Pro classes for the second time this year.
Josh Toth had an intense week leading into the race. After winning the overall at the Snowshoe GNCC the weekend prior, Toth drove to Massachusetts to race Pro Motocross at Southwick on Saturday. He qualified and finished 25th overall, a respectable result for a lifetime off-road racer. After the race, Toth and his mechanic drove 12 hours through the night from Massachusetts to Ohio to race the National Enduro and arrived just in time to start. He won three tests and finished first overall with a 24-second lead.
Steward Baylor also won three tests on the day but came up just short of the overall win, finishing second in the Pro 1 Class.
Grant Baylor climbed back on the podium, finishing third in the Pro 1 Class.
Nick DeFeo, victorious at the Cherokee National in Georgia earlier this year, returned to his winning form with a dominant performance in the Pro 2 Class and fifth overall. DeFeo won all but one test.
Rachael Archer also returned to the top step of the podium, winning the Women’s Elite class by over a minute.
The team will race next on July 27 at the Rattlesnake National Enduro in Pennsylvania.
NEPG Results
Steward Baylor Jr
“I just took too long to get going today. I caught myself just riding out there, not racing. I knew Josh [Toth] would be good here. So far this year, we have been trading wins, so next round it's my turn. I’m looking forward to the challenge.”
Josh Toth
“This has been a crazy ride. I was definitely tired today, but I knew I had to push through. The trail was incredible, and I had a lot of fun.”
Grant Baylor
“Today was better. I’m getting closer to these guys, but man, they are riding well. I’ll push hard this summer and come out swinging at the next one.”
Rachael Archer
“I had heaps of fun today. The trail was slick and technical, but my bike was working great on it. I’m glad to get the win today and get closer in the points race.”
Nick DeFeo
“I’m figuring these enduros out. I go out there and trail ride, and it’s working. My bike was awesome today, and I’m having fun.”
