KTM And Kawasaki Look To Dethrone Honda In Baja San Felipe 250

The Baja San Felipe 250 hasn't exactly been the most exciting race
for the past decade and a half, as Honda's dominance actually
chased all other manufacturers from the competition. The first of
three off-road races in the SCORE Desert Series, the San Felipe 250
has been won by a Honda team 15 years in a row. This year, that
could all change.
Kawasaki, KTM and Husqvarna all once challenged Honda in the
competition, but the three manufacturers pulled out of the San
Felipe in recent years due to rising costs and Honda's dominance.
In fact, prior races of the San Felipe have basically been Honda
racing its own two teams against a bunch of independent riders.
While Husky has still not returned, Kawasaki and KTM are coming
back with formidable new teams set to challenge Big Red south of
the border.
Previous Honda San Felipe winners Johnny Campbell and Kendall
Norman did not re-sign with Honda, reports Cycle News. Meanwhile,
Honda rider Quinn Cody jumped to KTM, where he'll be paired with
former WORCS Champion Mike Brown. KTM also has another team made up
of Ivan Ramirez and AMA Hare & Hound Champion Kurt Caselli.
Meanwhile, Kawasaki has put together two teams of veteran
off-roaders: former National Hare & Hound Champions Destry Abbott
and David Pearson, and former Baja Champions Steve Hengeveld and
Robby Bell. Whatever the outcome, it appears that this year's San
Felipe 250 will be one of the best in years.