Racing

Faces Of The Grassman National Enduro

A behind-the-scenes look at the Grassman Enduro

August 31, 2018

The Grassman National Enduro took place this past weekend in Chandlersville, Ohio, where Thad Duvall claimed his first win of the season. The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna rider won four of the six tests and finished second in the remaining two. In the end, Duvall beat out series point leader Steward Baylor by a minute and a half for the win. Baylor finished second on a Tely Energy KTM, while FMF KTM’s Josh Toth was third. Here’s a look at a few of the faces of the Grassman Enduro.

Ben Kelley spent much of the race in second place, but he hit a tree in the final test and blew out his front rotor, dropping him to sixth.Shan Moore

Andrew Delong put his Far Racing/GasGas North America XC 300 into 10th overall.Shan Moore

Jake Froman came up just short of the win in the Pro2 class, finishing second to Jarrett Mohn by 10 seconds.Shan Moore

Joey Mauer spins the wrenches on Andrew Delong’s Far Off-road Racing’s GasGas XC 300. At one time, Mauer worked for Mitch Payton and the factory Suzuki Supercross team.Shan Moore

Steve and Gina Taylor both work as Sprinter drivers for major teams, Gina for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna and Steve for FMF KTM Factory Off-road, which must make for some interesting dinner conversations.Shan Moore

Tayla Jones maintained her win streak with a dominating win in the Women’s Elite class. The Aussie off-roader rides for KR4 Husqvarna.Shan Moore

Josh Toth battled with Ben Kelley for second during much of the race, but a mediocre time in the final test dropped the FMF KTM rider to third.Shan Moore

Thad Duvall won the Grassman two years ago, which led to his factory ride with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna, so his win at the race this year was a bit of déjà vu.Shan Moore

Logan Lowrey finished third in the Pro2 class on his AirGroup/Enduro Engineering Husqvarna.Shan Moore

Lance Smith is a competitor in the national enduro series and he is also a vendor. Lance’s company makes the Mako 360 bar clamps.Shan Moore