Racing

The Cherokee National Enduro Revisited

A look back at the National Enduro

July 14, 2018

Grant Baylor grabbed his second win in a row in the Kenda AMA National Enduro Series with a perfect run at last weekend’s Cherokee National Enduro in Greensboro, Georgia. The Tely Energy KTM rider won all seven tests in the 93-mile race and launched himself right into the middle of the championship chase. Here’s one more look at the race thanks to photographer Shan Moore.

More than 550 riders took to the course at this year’s Cherokee National Enduro. The “support” classes make up the bulk of the entries at most off-road events. Husqvarna-mounted James Barrett rode to sixth place in the Open C division.Shan Moore

Nick Davis has been a player in the NE Pro2 division, however, at the Cherokee, the Far Racing GasGas North America rider stuck his foot in a hole in the second test and was forced to retire.Shan Moore

Grant Baylor appears to be unstoppable at this point. It will be interesting to see if anyone can slow down the South Carolina at the next round in Pennsylvania.Shan Moore

Ryder Lafferty turned in one of his best performances to date, finishing sixth overall and first in the NE Pro2 class.Shan Moore

Steward Baylor struggled with a sprained ACL ligament but still managed to finish third overall.Shan Moore

JD Friebel is a regular competitor on the enduro circuit and he finished seventh in the AA division.Shan Moore

Trail Jesters Racing KTM’s Josh Toth matched his best-ever finish in the Pro class with a solid runner-up placement behind Grant Baylor.Shan Moore

Evan Smith continues to score top-five finishes with a solid fifth in Georgia on his SRT Racing Husqvarna.Shan Moore

Andrew Delong has been making big strides in his return to competition from a nagging wrist injury. The Far Racing GasGas North America rider was 10th overall.Shan Moore

Mike Witkowski, who is Beta USA’s representative in the Pro division, finished ninth in the Pro class and 11th overall.Shan Moore