Brandy Richards Wins Third Straight WXC; Dante Oliveira Doubles in NGPC and NHHA
KTM Factory Racing riders Brandy Richards and Dante Oliveira captured multiple victories across three off-road racing series over the weekend.
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What Happened
FMF KTM Factory Racing earned multiple wins across three off-road racing series over the weekend. Brandy Richards took her third consecutive WXC class victory in the GNCC Series at Powerline Park, while Dante Oliveira scored a double win in both the NGPC and NHHA events, extending his perfect season.
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After six NGPC rounds and five NHHA rounds
In GNCC Round 7, Brandy Richards won the WXC class with a time of 1:57:30, moving to within six points of the series lead. Teammate Jason Tino finished third in XC2 250 Pro Class despite being ill, and sits third in the standings. Ben Kelley placed seventh in XC1 Open Pro Class while nursing injuries.
At NGPC Round 6, starting from the holeshot at Glen Helen, Dante Oliveira battled with Mason Semmens and secured his sixth straight victory of the season. He now holds a perfect 180 points heading into the next round in Preston, Idaho.
In NHHA Round 5 at Jericho, Utah, Oliveira won his fifth consecutive race with a time of 3:02:00, leading both laps. He holds a 25-point lead with two rounds remaining.
Why this matters
KTM's dominant race results showcase the company's engineering and competitive edge, reinforcing its brand reputation in off-road motorsports.
Terms in This Story
- GNCC
- Grand National Cross Country series, an off-road racing series in the US.
- NGPC
- National Grand Prix Championship, a US off-road motorcycle racing series.
- NHHA
- National Hare and Hound Championship, a desert racing series in the US.
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