Release from 09.02.2026

Korie Steede and Craig DeLong achieve strong results at National Enduro opener

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Steede P1 in NE Pro Women Class
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It was an encouraging start to the 2026 American National Enduro Championship (ANEC) for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing pairing Korie Steede and Craig DeLong on Sunday, both achieving podium results at the Sumter National Enduro in South Carolina.

American National Enduro Championship – Round 1

NE Pro Women Class contender Steede delivered a standout performance at Sumter, establishing the lead from the outset and maintaining control throughout all six tests.

Steede ultimately finished more than five minutes clear of second place in the category, opening her 2026 ANEC campaign in winning fashion onboard her Husqvarna FC 250 Factory Edition.
 
"I came into this weekend a little unaware of where I was going to end up," commented Steede. "I was feeling really good on the bike practicing in the lead up, so my confidence was high, although being out of a series for a couple of years, you just never really know until the first round. After test one, I think I was ahead by something like 40 seconds, and from there I was having a lot of fun, really gelling with the track, and hopefully we'll do much the same from here on out for the rest of the season."

For NE Pro1 contender DeLong, he featured toward the front aboard his FX 350, taking two test victories and remaining in race-winning contention throughout the day. The 29-year-old finished up the opener in P2, forming a strong foundation as the series heads to Round 2 in Oklahoma from March 21-22.

"My day was good!" reflected DeLong. "Honestly, I wouldn't say I surprised myself, but I felt really good and was able to win a couple of tests and put myself back in that fight. This is the best I have ever ridden here at Sumter, which kind of surprised me as well. But I love the trail down here, and the club put a nice amount of work in to make the trail smooth, tough, and tight. It had a little bit of everything, so I really enjoyed it. I'm coming into this year feeling more prepared – we're pretty dialed in – and my bike is feeling really good. We've put in a good amount of work and I'm excited for the season ahead – big thanks to the whole Rockstar Energy Husqvarna team." 

NE Pro1 Class Results
1. Liam Draper, Yamaha
2. Craig DeLong, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
3. Grant Baylor, Kawasaki
7. Ben Kelley, KTM

NE Pro Women Class Results
1. Korie Steede, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
2. Shelby Turner, Triumph
3. Rachel Gutish, Reiju

Husqvarna Mobility North America, Inc.
Husqvarna Mobility has continued to expand its professional race team to compete in AMA Supercross, AMA Pro Motocross, AMA National Enduro, GNCC, AMA EnduroCross, and AMA National Hare & Hound championships. Husqvarna team riders are competing aboard Husqvarna FC 450, FC 350, FC 250, FE 350, TC 250 and TE 300 models.


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