Caselli Crowned 2013 AMA National Hare & Hound Champion

KTM’s Kurt Caselli lands his third consecutive AMA National Hare & Hound title in Nevada The following is a press release from KTM: Panaca, NV–Factory FMF/KTM rider Kurt Caselli wrapped up his third consecutive AMA National Hare & Hound Championship one round early at the ninth round of the series held in the Nevada desert. […]

August 25, 2013August 26, 2013 Scott Rousseau

KTM’s Kurt Caselli lands his third consecutive AMA National Hare & Hound title in Nevada

Kurt Caselli and his FMF/KTM factory team celebrated Caselli's third consecutive AMA Hare & Hound Championship at round nine of the series in Panaca, Nevada, this weekend — Kurt Caselli and his FMF/KTM factory team celebrated Caselli’s third consecutive AMA Hare & Hound Championship at round nine of the series in Panaca, Nevada, this weekend

The following is a press release from KTM:

Panaca, NV–Factory FMF/KTM rider Kurt Caselli wrapped up his third consecutive AMA National Hare & Hound Championship one round early at the ninth round of the series held in the Nevada desert.

This round was unique from the other Hare & Hound races as it was run as a point-to-point race instead of the typical multi-loop race. This meant that the riders started at one point and raced to the final point at the finish while their pit crew chased them along the way for support.

Caselli nabbed the holeshot off the start and began to stretch his lead immediately.

Caselli pulled the holeshot the start of the event and was never seriously challenged, taking the win ahead of David Pearson.

“My bike started up right away and I was able to get a good jump off the start,” Caselli said. “I rode a smart race, and luckily, made no mistakes. The course was very well marked for this event, which allowed me to continue to pull out front.”

Caselli pulled over a one-minute lead on second-placed David Pearson before he crossed the checkered flag to earn the victory and clinch his third consecutive Hare & Hound Championship. Pearson, also aboard a KTM, and Factory FMF/KTM rider Ivan Ramirez joined Caselli on the podium, finishing second and third overall respecively for a KTM podium sweep.

FMF/KTM factory rider Ivan Ramirez finished third overall at the Panaca round to complete an all-KTM podium sweep.

“It feels really great to clinch the championship a round early,” Caselli said. “It is a great way to end the season. I am happy I was able to get another championship for the FMF/KTM Team before I switch over to rally racing.”

Caselli will not attend the final Hare & Hound event as he will head to a World Rally round for practice and a team photo shoot for his 2014 debut as a factory rider for the Red Bull KTM Rally Team.

“So many people have helped me along the way in my career and I want to thank each of them for their contribution to my success,” Caselli said. “I can’t wait for the next step in this journey.”

AMA National Hare & Hound Series
Silver State Trailblazers
Panaca, Nevada
Round 9 of 10
Results: August 24, 2013

Overall

1. Kurt Caselli-KTM
2. David Pearson-KTM
3. Ivan Ramirez-KTM
4. Jacob Argubright-Kaw
5. Nicholas Burson-Bet
6. Axel Pearson-Bet
7. Skyler Howes-KTM
8. TJ Hannifin-Bet
9. Justin Morrow-Bet
10. Reece Honea-Kaw

Caselli Crowned 2013 AMA National Hare & Hound Champion

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