2011 AMA National Enduro Series Upton Results

Factory FMF/KTM Team riders Russell Bobbitt and Charlie Mullins
topped the podium after an all day battle at the sixth round of the
AMA National Enduro Series.
From the first test to the final test Bobbitt and Mullins ran a
tight race. Both riders tied for the fast time in the first test.
In the second section Mullins, the winner of last year's Upton
Enduro, came out with a slight advantage while Bobbitt and Thad
Duvall rallied for second fastest time. Mullins continued his win
streak into the third test where he again took the section win and
was up 25 seconds on Bobbitt heading to the fourth.
As the two riders prepped for the fourth test, Bobbitt stepped up
his game. He won the fourth test by 2 seconds over Mullins to close
his gap to 23 seconds. He knew he had a large deficit to overcome
so he turned up the heat in the fifth section to tie Duvall for the
fast time. Heading into the final section, Mullins still had 11
seconds on Bobbitt. The section was said to be a smooth and fast
section but it was one of the longer tests at 9.5 miles in length
which meant anything could happen.
Mullins
came into the check first and seemed to turn a pretty decent time.
It wasn't long after when fans heard the distinct sound of
Bobbitt's 250 XC two-stroke screaming through the trees. Bobbitt
crossed the line in a time 24 seconds faster than Mullins. His last
section win gave him the overall for the day while Mullins would
end up 2nd after a very close battle.
With three section wins a piece it was a remarkable day for the
FMF/KTM Team. The third rider of the FMF/KTM Team, Cory Buttrick,
struggled with a stomach virus throughout the day but still pulled
off a decent ride with a 4th place finish behind the 3rd place of
Thad Duvall.
With six rounds in the
books, Bobbitt regains the points lead over Mullins holding a 2
point lead. "It feels great to get a win here and regain the points
lead. I had some issues with my wrist at the last round but if felt
fine all day today. I'm really looking forward to the rest of the
series," stated Bobbitt.
Lafferty
and Fahringer Finish 5th and 6th at Upton National
Enduro
Husaberg Factory riders Mike Lafferty and Nick Fahringer finished
5th and 6th respectively at the sixth round of the AMA National
Enduro Series held in Upton, WY.
Lafferty performed well throughout the day starting the first test
off with the 6th fastest time. From there, things only got better
as he finished 3rd fastest in the second test. He remained very
consistent throughout the final four tests turning the 5th fastest
time in each of those tests. His consistency paid off for 5th
overall on the day.
"I had a real good ride today. I had no problems and felt really
good. I am bummed my pace wasn't as fast as the top guys this
weekend but I will continue my plan and just continue to work hard
on improving my speed," remarked Lafferty.
Fahringer
had a rough start to his day after hitting his arm very hard on one
of the large cedar tree branches in an early test. He also got lost
on the fourth test, both incidents losing him valuable time. He
saved his race in the final two sections when he picked up his pace
and turned the 4th fastest time in the longest section (the fifth
test). He topped that result with a third place time in the final
test.
"I had a tough beginning to my day but I was able to make up some
time at the end. I am also happy I remained relatively unharmed
throughout the whole race as there were some very tight sections
and some big branches," stated Fahringer.
The next event for the riders will be the seventh round of the
series in Moorestown, MI on July 17, 2011.
Overall Results
1. Russell Bobbitt
2. Charlie Mullins
3. Thad Duvall
4. Cory Buttrick
5. Mike Lafferty
6. Nick Fahringer
7. Shane Hufford
8. Cole Kirkpatrick
9. Andrew Delong
10. Jordan Brandt
Overall Series Points:
1. Russell Bobbitt 152
2. Charlie Mullins 150
3. Cory Buttrick 124
4. Nick Fahringer 108
5. Mike Lafferty 88