2013 AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Black Coal Results
Charlie Mullins Wraps Up Enduro Title With Black Coal Win
Charlie Mullins, Jesse Groemm, and Andrew DeLong Podium at the LA Black Coal
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Charlie Mullins, Jesse Groemm, and Andrew
DeLong on the podium - Photo: NationalEnduro.com[/caption]
Charlie
Mullins wrapped up the 2013 Rekluse AMA National Enduro Series
championship with one dirt bike race remaining
on the schedule by taking the overall win at this weekend's Black
Coal National Enduro in Lynnville, Indiana.
Mullins came into the race needing only to finish ahead of Radiant
AirGroup Racing's Nick
Fahringer to sew up the title and the FMF/KTM rider did just
that... and more.
Mullins was also gunning for the Radiant AirGroup Racing Bounty
money, which is awarded to any rider who can win all six tests in a
single race. And while Mullins won four of the six tests, he was
thwarted in the third and fourth tests by Andrew
DeLong and Jesse Groemm,
respectively, so the Bounty will roll over to the Oklahoma round
where it will now be worth $5000.
After getting off to a great start, one that saw him win the first
three tests of the day, Mullins overcame problems in tests four and
five before finishing up with a strong ride to win the sixth and
final test. The Ohio-born rider and 2010 AMA National Enduro Champ
finished the event with a minute-and-a-half edge over Am Pro
Yamaha's Groemm, with DeLong rounding out the podium on his FAR
Husqvarna.
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"It certainly feels good to win another
Enduro title" - Charlie Mullins - Photo: Shan Moore[/caption]
"It certainly feels good to win another Enduro title, and
especially to do it early," said Mullins. "This was a great event
and I just got off to a good start and then just tried to manage
the race from there."
Groemm's runner-up finish was the New Jersey rider's best
performance yet in the series and it moved him up to sixth in the
overall standings. Meanwhile, DeLong's third place finish was
impressive considering it was his first race back after spending
the last few months recovering from a broken hand.
Fahringer just barely missed out on fourth, but still maintains
second in the standings despite finishing off the podium for only
the second time all year.
Obermeyer Yamaha's Brad Bakken
finished fifth, just 25 seconds ahead of factory Husaberg rider and
four-time champ Russell
Bobbitt.
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Charlie Mullins took the overall win at
this weekend's Black Coal National Enduro - Photo: Shan
Moore[/caption]
After Bobbitt was Grant
Baylor's KTM in seventh, while eight-time champ Mike
Lafferty finished eighth on a factory Husaberg.
Colorado rider Ian Blythe rode
strong to ninth, with Tanner
Thomas rounding out the top 10 on a 150cc KTM. Thomas also won
the 200A division.
The Rekluse AMA National Enduro Series resumes action with its
series finale on October 20th at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The
year-end awards banquet will take place on Sunday after the race.
For more information on the Rekluse AMA National Enduro Series
check out www.nationalenduro.com.
Source:
National Enduro Promotions Group
Charlie Mullins Wins AMA National Enduro Championship
Factory FMF/KTM rider Charlie Mullins took the overall and the championship at the ninth round of the AMA National Enduro Series!
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Charlie Mullins was crowned the 2013
Rekluse/AMA National Enduro Champion - Photo: Shan
Moore[/caption]
Factory FMF/KTM rider Charlie
Mullins was crowned the 2013 Rekluse/AMA National Enduro
Champion after winning the ninth round of the series to clinch the
title one round early.
Mullins was on the gas all day as he won the first two special
tests and tied for the lead in the third. At the halfway point he
had already accumulated a minute lead on the field as the riders
headed toward the fourth test of the afternoon. He finished second
in the next two tests and the rebounded to take the win in the
final test session to win the overall and his second career AMA
National Enduro title.
"I felt really good all day," remarked Mullins. "The course was
slightly dusty but overall really good and I was able to put
together a great ride. I am relieved to earn this title one round
early and now focus on the GNCC Series and representing Team USA in
the ISDE."
Factory FMF/KTM Team Manager, Antti Kallonen, commented, "The
entire team is proud of Charlie and his effort this season. This is
our team's second championship this season (Kurt Caselli wrapped up
the 2013 AMA National Hare and Hound Championship two weeks ago)
and we couldn't be happier with our riders performances. Charlie
was the man to beat all season and is most deserving of this
title."
Next Event: Oklahoma City, OK - October 20, 2013
Source: KTM North America
Black Coal Overview And Point Standings
2013 AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Black Coal Image Gallery (Click for full size images)
Race Results - Pro Class
| Event Place | Rider Name | Brand | Check 1 | Check 2 | Check 3 | Check 4 | Check 5 | Check 6 | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Mullins | KTM | 3:04 (1) | 4:07 (1) | 4:53 (1) | 3:53 (2) | 4:23 (2) | 3:33 (1) | 23:53 |
| 2 | Jesse Groemm | YAM | 3:15 (2) | 4:42 (4) | 4:53 (1) | 4:08 (5) | 4:06 (1) | 4:18 (7) | 25:22 |
| 3 | Andrew DeLong | HSQ | 3:32 (4) | 4:31 (2) | 5:23 (4) | 3:48 (1) | 4:46 (5) | 3:52 (3) | 25:52 |
| 4 | Nick Fahringer | HSB | 3:45 (8) | 4:38 (3) | 5:15 (3) | 3:53 (2) | 4:25 (3) | 3:59 (5) | 25:55 |
| 5 | Brad Bakken | YAM | 3:24 (3) | 4:45 (5) | 5:46 (9) | 4:30 (8) | 4:51 (7) | 3:52 (3) | 27:08 |
| 6 | Russell Bobbitt | HSB | 3:32 (4) | 4:50 (6) | 5:45 (8) | 4:57 (10) | 4:41 (4) | 3:48 (2) | 27:33 |
| 7 | Grant Baylor | KTM | 3:41 (7) | 4:59 (7) | 5:37 (5) | 4:22 (6) | 4:49 (6) | 4:08 (6) | 27:36 |
| 8 | Mike Lafferty | HSB | 3:38 (6) | 5:00 (8) | 5:40 (7) | 4:29 (7) | 5:24 (9) | 5:12 (10) | 29:23 |
| 9 | Ian Blythe | KTM | 3:58 (9) | 5:17 (9) | 5:39 (6) | 4:53 (9) | 5:14 (8) | 4:24 (8) | 29:25 |
| 10 | Justin Sode | Bet | 4:14 (12) | 6:01 (14) | 6:12 (12) | 5:52 (17) | 6:34 (15) | 5:32 (13) | 34:25 |
| 11 | Zach Ingram | YAM | 4:18 (14) | 6:03 (15) | 6:35 (14) | 5:51 (15) | 6:39 (18) | 5:40 (15) | 35:06 |
| 12 | Zach Klamfoth | KTM | 4:31 (19) | 6:06 (16) | 6:42 (15) | 5:55 (19) | 6:44 (19) | 6:00 (18) | 35:58 |
| 13 | Kyle McDonal | HSB | 5:37 (40) | 6:56 (27) | 8:07 (35) | 4:02 (4) | 6:00 (11) | 5:43 (16) | 36:25 |
Point Standings - Pro Class ( Race 9 of 10 )
- Charlie Mullins - 238 / 2013
Champion
- Nick Fahringer - 197
- Mike Lafferty - 167
- Russell Bobbitt - 161
- Brad Bakken - 135
- Jesse Groemm - 133
- Grant Baylor - 129
- Andrew DeLong - 124
- Ian Blythe - 114
- Kyle McDonal - 68
