Release from 25.06.2023

RUNNER-UP RESULT FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA’S RYDER LEBLOND AT SILVER KINGS HARD ENDURO

TEAMMATE COLTON HAAKER CHARGES TO FOURTH PLACE IN IDAHO ROUND OF U.S. HARD ENDURO SERIES
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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing contender Ryder LeBlond has taken his TE 300i to second place in Round 6 of the 2023 AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Series at the Silver Kings Hard Enduro in Idaho, as teammate Colton Haaker claimed fourth position.

A grueling event that comprised of the diverse landscape and terrain of the Silver Mountain Resort throughout its three-hour duration, LeBlond was in contention for the win from the beginning in Idaho. A five-rider battle lasted for the majority of the race, before LeBlond broke away for the runner-up result. That also placed him P3 in the final standings.

“It was a gnarly day on the mountain here at the Silver Kings Hard Enduro," LeBlond reflected. "This was definitely a real hard enduro – probably one of the toughest ones I’ve done in the United States so far, it was just a long, brutal beat down. We had some good battles all day, which was fun, and at the end there I was able to break away from the group and grab P2 for the day, which is awesome.”

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammate Haaker put in a solid ride at the Silver Kings event, despite a detour that cost him a significant amount of time while challenging at the front of the pack. A charge back through the field from 15th saw Hakker land a strong fourth-place result in Idaho, sealing fifth in points. He also won Friday evening's Street Rhythm in spectacular fashion.

"Silver Kings Hard Enduro was a crazy race for me!" commented Haaker. "Super steep, super long, and I got some cramps. I had a great time, just had a small mishap at the first checkpoint where I went down the silver route for about 20 minutes and had to double-back to hit the gold run. I was in the lead, then that put me back to 15th, charged through the race, and pulled it in for a fourth-place finish. All in all, great day, and the bike was awesome."

For more information on the U.S. Hard Enduro Series, visit the official series website at www.ushardenduro.com.

Overall Pro Results – Silver Kings Hard Enduro
1. Trystan Hart (KTM)
2. Ryder LeBlond – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
3. Cody Webb (SHR)
4. Colton Haaker – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

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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