RPM Racing Team: May Recap

May Racing Recap

Lynden, WA (June 10, 2016) - The RPM/FMF/Maxxis/KTM Racing Team moved through the month of May as riders finessed their ways to the top step of the podium.  The RPM Racers continue to hold their aim on first place in the title hunt. See what we've been up to in this months race report.

"As the year presses on, our riders continue to grow and show their true potential," says Team Owner, Mike Hurlbert. "The RPM Team continues to be one to watch in all the major off-road races across the country".

West Coast

Ty Tremaine kicked off this month with a strong second place finish at the Virginia City Grand Prix. Along with another third place podium finish at the Idaho Loggerross event proved that Tremaine has what it takes to run up front with the best of them. He continues to follow his rigorous training program that will have him prepared for his upcoming debut in the EnduroCross premier class. Follow the Nevada native on social media as he continues to post wild skill videos.

Eric Yorba is on a roll with 2 wins in a row at the Big 6 GP events moving him to 2nd in Championship points. Yorba powered his FMF RPM KTM to a 2nd and 3rd in this months WORCS races. The SoCal resident is moving up the WORCS points ladder as the series heads into a summer break.

Dante Oliveira has been a man on a mission as of late. He has won every round of WORCS Racing in the Pro 2 Lights class and maintains a solid lead in the points standings. Dante also captured another win at the AMA Western Hare Scramble Series this month, giving him four out of five race wins before the series takes a summer break. Keep an eye out for the #356 2 stroke KTM as he continues his west coast dominance.

Travis Coy continues to be "Mr. Consistency" this season in the WORCS Series and the AMA Western Hare Scrambles. Two top ten finishes this month have him sitting eighth overall in WORCS points. Travis also landed a sixth place finish in the highly competitive AMA Western Hare Scrambles where he maintains fourth in the points standings. Coy has his sights set on more podium performances this season.

Ricardo Angelini cracked the top ten in the WORCS Racing series with solid performances in the 450 Pro 2 division. He continues to progress as the season wears on, and sits eighth overall in points. Angelini has plans for top five finishes and a strong start once the California races pick up after the summer break.

East Coast

Jesse Ansley continues to be the man to beat this season in the GNCC Series. Five wins in 6 attempts have catapulted him to the top in the 200A class. The Florida youngster is on a roll and looks to carry his momentum through to the season finale.

Rachel Gutish won last weekends Full Gas Sprint Enduro in Altamont, TN propelling her to third in Championship points. She currently holds down third in the NEPG National Enduro Series as well. To highlight her year Rachel has qualified for the ISDE 6 days Women's USA team and will compete in Circuito DeNavarra, Spain.

Mike Witkowski has been on a podium streak lately. The month of May was good to Witkowski as he won the OMA National in Memphis, MO followed up with a second place finish in Newark, MO. Witkowski is leading the OMA Championship points series. Mike topped off a great month with a third place finish at the John Penton GNCC event in Millfield, OH. It's clear Mike is making a strong come back after suffering a pre season shoulder injury.

Jubal Brown leads the 200A division of National Enduro points aboard his KTM 125SX. He claimed another top five finish at this months round of NEPG National Enduro as well as Gold and Silver medals at the Idaho City Qualifier.

Drew Higgins has shown a ton of improvement this year and the month of May was no different. Two top tens at the National Enduro Series have put him solidly in sixth overall in the pro points. Drew also has seventh place locked down in the Full Gas Sprint Enduros. Listen closely, Higgins can be found by the sounds of his KTM 2 stroke amongst the trees.

Evan Smith has been one of our most improved riders this season but unfortunately suffered a 5th degree shoulder separation during one of the Full Gas Sprint Enduro races. Surgery was required to fix his injury, but Smith is positive and working towards a quick recovery.

For the 2016 season the RPM Racing Team will see the return of premier sponsors - KTM Motorcycles, FMF Racing, Maxxis Tires, KLiM Gear, Pro Taper, Motorcycle Superstore, Bell Helmets, Motorex, Motion Pro, Sidi Boots, Fastway Pro Moto Billet and Alexander Exhibit.

Additionally, RPM Racing Team is proudly backed by TM Designworks, HBD Moto Grafx, SKF, Nihilo, Costa Rica Unlimited, Engine Ice, Arc Levers, Acerbis, Champion Tool Storage, DID, DP Brakes, DT1 Filters, Danco Performance FPS Radiators, GPR, Hammerhead Designs, Hot Cams, Hot Rods, IMS, Leatt, Mass Brothers, Matrix, Pivot Works, Rad Wheels, Rekluse, Seat Concepts, Shorai Batteries, Specbolt, Vertex, and Zip Ty.

KLiM Athlete KTM Dealer Support sponsors are: Carson Motorsports, Action Motorsports, Frazier Motorsports, Nor Cal Motorsports, Mt. Baker MotoSports, and All American KTM.

Founded in 2001, FMF/RPM/KTM Racing Team Maxxis, is a KTM factory supported privateer off-road team, based out of Lynden, WA, with a presence and riders in most major Off-Road Championship events around the World - FIM World Indoor SuperEnduro, AMA EnduroCross, GNCC, ESPN X Games and WORCS. RPM has proudly won over 50 Local, Regional, and National Championships in the U.S. Canada, Mexico, as well a Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in the ESPN X Games.

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