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Steward Baylor Wins Muddobbers National Enduro – Brother Grant Wins the Title!

Steward Baylor emerged victorious in the race, while his brother Grant secured his second consecutive National Enduro title.

Story by Logan Densmore

Photos by Mack Faint
Steward Baylor dominated the second half of the Muddobbers National Enduro.

The 2023 Magna 1 AMA National Enduro Series Penultimate round took place at the famous Cumberland Covered Bridge in Matthews, IN for the 70th Edition of the Muddobbers National Enduro. Conditions were perfect, with sunny weather, 80-degree temperatures, and ideal soil for close racing. Steward Baylor Jr. won the race, and his brother Grant Baylor secured his second consecutive Overall Championship in the National Enduros.

Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Tely Energy KTM’s Steward Baylor Jr. delivered an impressive performance in the second half of the race, securing a commanding win over Josh Toth from Enduro Engineering GasGas who finished in second place, and Grant Baylor from Monster Energy Babbitts Kawasaki who finished third. Steward had strong test times throughout the race, including a test win in test two, which gave him a 1-second lead over Josh Toth at the halfway point. Steward made some bike set-up changes at the Gas Available to adapt to a GNCC style set-up, enabling him to dominate the final three tests of the day and secure a 53-second victory.

Josh Toth bounced back on the podium with a strong second overall ride.

Josh Toth bounced back from a poor performance in the previous round of the series. He started the race strong by winning the first test. However, he encountered a setback in test two when he ripped the shifter off his bike with around 4 miles to go. Despite being stuck in 3rd gear, Toth managed to carry on and secure a 2nd place finish in that test. Although he won test three as well, Toth fell short in the second half of the race and couldn’t catch up to Steward Baylor’s pace.

Grant Baylor wrapped up his second consecutive National Enduro title with a third-place overall finish.

Grant Baylor needed to either beat or finish one place behind Josh Toth to secure the 2023 Championship one round early. Despite facing two crashes in the early tests, Grant held strong and finished just one place behind Toth in 3rd, securing his second consecutive overall championship and his 3rd title in four years. This victory also marks the Baylor Brothers’ seventh consecutive championship.

Am Pro Yamaha’s Ricky Russell ended up fifth overall for the day.

Ricky Russell from AM-Pro Yamaha finished 4th overall, achieving his best result of the season. Trevor Bollinger from Rockstar Energy Factory Husqvarna secured a 5th place overall finish, his highest finish this season. Liam Draper from AM-Pro Yamaha finished 6th overall and 1st in the NE Pro 2 class, becoming the first NE Pro 2 rider to win two races in a row. Draper won 3 out of the 6 tests of the day and finished second in the remaining 3, giving him a 13-second lead over Grant Davis. Draper expressed his satisfaction with winning today and achieving his goal of holding the 21A plate for two races in a row.

Grant Davis from Trail Jester KTM made it onto the podium for the second time this season in the NE Pro 2 class, finishing 8th overall. Craig Delong from Rockstar Energy Factory Husqvarna finished 9th overall while Ryder Lafferty from Coastal GasGas finished 10th overall.

Mackenzie Tricker won her 5th Women’s Elite title!

Mackenzie Tricker from the Enduro Engineering GasGas team secured her 5th race win of the season, sealing her 5th Women’s Elite Championship in a row. She expressed her love for the race and her success at this venue. Rachel Gutish from OverandOut GasGas finished second in the Women’s Elite class, considering it a home race as she lives just a couple of hours away. Korie Steede from Trail Jester KTM finished third in the Women’s Elite class after missing the previous two rounds due to injury.

Your reigning and new National Enduro Champion- Grant Baylor

Motorsport

Next-Gen BMW X2 Teased For The First Time With Illuminated Grilles

The BMW X2, the sportier sibling of the X1, is set to receive a second generation. Several prototypes of the crossover have been spotted testing in various locations across Europe, indicating that its official debut is imminent. In a teaser video released by Domagoj Dukec, the head of BMW’s design department, we get a glimpse of the new X2, revealing some interesting design details.

The video shows the X2 from the side, showcasing its coupe-like profile with a sloped roofline and an angled rear hatch. A static spoiler adds a finishing touch to the rear end. As the vehicle rotates, we get a view of the front end, where the illuminated radiator grilles catch the eye. The grilles have a different shape compared to the current X1, resembling those seen in the facelifted X6, albeit with slightly different proportions. The headlights feature C-shaped LED daytime running lights.