KTM Wins SCORE San Felipe 250
Kurt
Caselli and Ivan Ramirez took home a long awaited victory - Photo:
Mark Kariya
Bonanza/FMF/KTM Team Wins SCORE San Felipe
250
The Bonanza Plumbing/FMF/KTM backed team of Kurt Caselli and Ivan
Ramirez took home a long awaited victory in the 26th running of the
MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250.
The talented duo raced aboard the KTM 450 SX-F in 248.64 grueling
miles of rugged race course to come out on top of the podium. It
was the first overall victory for both riders and the third victory
for the KTM brand in the history of the event. Ramirez also made
history as the first native to win in his home country.
Caselli started for the team and moved into the lead shortly after
the first 30 mile check. He had one small crash shortly after but
recovered without losing the lead. He passed the bike off to
Ramirez who quickly set to work to grow their lead. Meanwhile the
second KTM team of Mike Brown and Quinn Cody were off to a decent
start sitting in third position.
Kurt
Caselli and Ivan Ramirez worked together to make history - Photo:
Mark Kariya
At mile 65, Cody had a big get off and had to receive immediate
medical attention for a broken wrist. Brown had already been driven
to the third check point which put him too far away to drive back
to the bike where Cody had crashed. Unfortunately, their race ended
at that check.
Back on course, Caselli and Ramirez began a long battle with the
JCR Honda Team. At one point the two teams were only seconds apart.
When the checkered flag flew at the end of the 250 mile course it
was the KTM team on top, finishing nearly 17 minutes ahead of the
JCR Team.
The
KTM 450 SX-F served both riders well, bringing home their first
overall victory - Photo: Mark Kariya
"It feels so good to get this win," remarked Caselli. "It is
something that all of us on the team have put a lot of effort into
over the last two years and it is great to finally finish on top
with no major issues. I am sad to hear about all the injuries and
wish all of the injured riders a speedy recovery."
Next Event: Round 4, 44th Annual Tecate SCORE Baja
500 - June 1-3, 2012
Overall Results:
- Kurt Caselli/Ivan Ramirez - 4:40.03
- Colton Udall/David Kamo/Timmy Weigand - 4:56:42
- Mark Samuels/Eddie Brothers/Ian Udall - 5:13:02
