Josh Toth won one test en route to his overall victory, but consistent finishes in the remaining tests (two seconds, a third, and a fourth) assured the FMF/KTM factory rider of the victory. With the win, Toth moved into a tie with Steward Baylor for first place in the series standings. Shan Moore FMF/KTM’s Josh Toth grabbed his first-ever win in the Kenda AMA National Enduro Series with an impressive performance at this weekend’s Rattlesnake National Enduro in Cross Fork, Pennsylvania. The Connecticut rider took over the lead after the second test and held it to the end, finishing the race with a 31-second advantage over Trail Jesters KTM Racing’s Ben Kelley. Third place went to Tely Energy Racing KTM’s Steward Baylor, with brother Grant Baylor in fourth. Far Racing GasGas North America’s Andrew Delong rounded out the top five. Here’s a look at the race thanks to photographer Shan Moore.
Ben Kelley claimed his first-ever test win at the Rattlesnake Enduro. The Trail Jesters Racing KTM rider also grabbed his second career podium finish with a solid second-place overall. Shan Moore Tely Energy Racing KTM’s Steward Baylor won the opening test of the race but then struggled the rest of the day, settling for third overall at the finish. Shan Moore KR4 Husqvarna’s Tayla Jones won the Women’s Elite class ahead of Trail Jesters Racing’s Mackenzie Tricker. Shan Moore Grant Baylor appeared to be on his way to a third straight win in the Kenda AMA National Enduro Series when he won tests two and three, however a nasty crash in test four dropped the Tely Energy Racing KTM rider to fourth overall in the final results. Shan Moore AirGroup/Enduro Engineering Husqvarna’s Jake Froman won the NE Pro2 class, finishing two seconds ahead of teammate Logan Lowrey. Shan Moore Nick Fahringer put his Sherco into 10th overall. Shan Moore Gnarly Routes Racing’s Russell Bobbitt twisted his knee in the second test and was forced to call it a day. Shan Moore Far Racing GasGas North America’s Andrew Delong turned in his best finish of the season with a solid fifth-place overall. Shan Moore
Mike Witkowski turned in his best-ever finish in the National Enduro series with a ninth-place overall. Shan Moore SRT Racing Husqvarna’s Evan Smith was fifth fastest in the final test and finished off the day in eighth overall. Shan Moore Rattlesnake National Enduro Overall Results
Position
Rider
Brand
1
Josh Toth
KTM
2
Ben Kelley
KTM
3
Steward Baylor
KTM
4
Grant Baylor
KTM
5
Andrew Delong
GasGas
6
Craig DeLong
Husqvarna
7
Cory Buttrick
Husqvarna
8
Evan Smith
Husqvarna
9
Mike Witkowski
Beta
10
Jesse Ansley
KTM
2018 Kenda AMA National Enduro Point Standings
Position
Rider
Brand
Points
1
Josh Toth
KTM
123
Steward Baylor
KTM
123
3
Ben Kelley
KTM
92
4
Grant Baylor
KTM
91
5
Cory Buttrick
Husqvarna
77
6
Evan Smith
Husqvarna
71
7
Andrew Delong
GasGas
60
8
Ryder Lafferty
KTM
49
9
Thad Duvall
Husqvarna
46
10
Mike Witkowski
Beta
44