Racing

PHOTOS: Cherokee National Enduro 2016

A look at the Cherokee National Enduro through the photography of Kenny King

May 23, 2016

Russell Bobbitt found the Cherokee Enduro course to his liking, and rode an inspired race. Bobbitt said that recent rains were just enough to leave the trails nearly perfect and that the enduro was one of the best he’s ever ridden.Photo By Kenny King

Previous points leader, Grant Baylor, was still feeling the effects of a separated shoulder and the Am Pro Yamaha rider came away from the Cherokee with a fifth place finish.Photos By Kenny King

AirGroup Racing’s Ryder Lafferty was fourth fastest in test two and settled into seventh place at the finish.Photos By Kenny King

Beta USA’s Jesse Groemm was a bit under the weather at the Cherokee and suffered a couple of tip-overs in test two, but came on strong at the finish to take fourth overall.Photos By Kenny King

Drew Higgins, one of the up-and-coming rookie pro riders, turned in another solid performance to finish eighth.Photos By Kenny King

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Josh Strang attacks one of the “moon rocks” in test four. Strang finished an uncharacteristic ninth.Photos By Kenny King