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Black Coal National Enduro 2015 Photo Gallery

September 29, 2015

This year’s LA Black Coal National Enduro in Lynnville, Indiana, was one of the most eventful races of the year; with AirGroup Racing’s Ryan Sipes getting his first career national enduro win. On top of that, FMF/KTM’s Kailub Russell wrapped up his first career national enduro title one race early. Kailub’s father, Jeff Russell also won a national enduro title in 1991, making them the first father/son combo to win a Kenda AMA National Enduro title. Enjoy as we bring you a look at the event in photos courtesy of photographer Shan Moore.

Black Coal National Enduro Results 2015

Ryan Sipes (Hus)
Chris Bach (Hon)
Kailub Russell (KTM)
Grant Baylor (Yam)
Josh Strang (Hus)
Nick Fahringer (Hus)
Russell Bobbitt (KTM)
Cory Buttrick (Bet)
Drew Higgins (KTM)
Andrew DeLong (Hus)

Cory Buttrick signs an autograph before the race. The Beta USA-backed rider finished second in one of the six tests and finished eighth overall.Photo by Shan Moore

After finishing second at the previous race, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Josh Strang started strong but struggled in some of the tighter sections and ended the day in fifth.Photo by Shan Moore

Defending series champ Andrew DeLong had an off day and wound up in 10th overall.Photo by Shan Moore

AirGroup Racing’s Ryder Lafferty tip-toes across one of the many “foot” bridges along the Indiana course.

Kailub Russell was riding the Black Coal Enduro with a torn ACL in his right knee but still managed a third place finish, good enough to wrap up the title one race early.Photo by Shan Moore

Steward Baylor was also riding with an injury, after separating his shoulder at the ISDE two weeks earlier. The MotoTech KTM rider finished 11th but is still in a tight battle with Russell Bobbitt for second in the championship.Photo by Shan Moore

JCR Honda’s Chris Bach was a surprise second overall in just his third enduro of the year.Photo by Shan Moore

Josh Strang missed riding for Team Australia at this year’s ISDE because of immigration issues, but has everything taken care of now.Photo by Shan Moore

Kailub Russell hits a small wooden bridge at speed. There wasn’t much left of this bridge by the time the race was finished.Photo by Shan Moore

Ryan Sipes now has back-to-back major victories after winning individual honors at the ISDE in Slovakia and now winning his first national enduro.Photo by Shan Moore

A look at the podium, with Kailub Russell (left) in third, Ryan Sipes the winner, and Chris Bach (right) in the runner-up slot.Photo by Shan Moore

The NEPG’s Alan Randt presents Russell with his national championship award.Photo by Shan Moore

Kailub and Jeff Russell are the only father/son team to win a national enduro title.Photo by Shan Moore