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2024 U.S. SPRINT ENDURO ROUND 2: KTM ALMOST SWEEPS PRO DIVISIONS

U.S. SPRINT ENDURO SERIES – ROUND 2

Girroir was dominant in South Carolina for the Silver Hawk occasion, powering his KTM 350 XC-F to nearly all of check wins throughout the technical terrain, extending his result in a large margin because the checkered flag flew for the defending Pro 1 Champion.

Adding to the weekend’s success in South Carolina was FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers racers Brandy Richards and Angus Riordan, with Richards claiming a convincing victory within the Pro Women’s class, whereas Riordan took a P2 end within the Pro 2 Class aboard his KTM 250 XC-F.

Johnny Girroir: “I had a good weekend here at Round 2, Liam [Draper] was riding well and the rest of the competition was also. This was a really fun weekend, the tests were awesome and the woods test especially was super-gnarly.”

Angus Riordan: “I was happy to come away with P2. The competition was riding really well and the track was gnarly – the woods test, for sure, was gnarly and super-tight, which doesn’t really suit my style, so I’m happy to leave with a consistent result.”

Brandy Richards: “I was a little hesitant in the Enduro test, just because it was so tight and technical… I haven’t quite had the opportunity to ride tracks that tight, but I’m actually very happy with how I felt through there and how I rode across the weekend! I’m always comfortable on the Cross tests, especially when we have jumps and triples and stuff like that, but all-in-all, happy with my weekend.”

Pro 1 Class Results
1. Johnny Girroir, KTM
2. Liam Draper, YAM
3. Craig DeLong, HQV

Pro 2 Class Results
1. Jason Tino, HQV
2. Angus Riordan, KTM
3. Jack Edmondson, GAS

Pro Women’s Class Results
1. Brandy Richards, KTM
2. Korie Steede, HQV
3. Rachel Gutish, SHR

Technology

How The UH-60 Black Hawk Has Survived In The U.S. Army For Over 40 Years

The UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, developed by Sikorsky Aircraft, has been an integral part of the U.S. Army for more than four decades. The company, founded by Igor Sikorsky, a pioneer in helicopter technology, introduced the Black Hawk as a response to the Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft System contest initiated by the military. The goal of the contest was to introduce a new helicopter to the force.

During the contest, the military specified that the aircraft should be able to travel at a speed of 320 kilometers per hour while carrying 3150 kilograms of cargo. Sikorsky presented its plan for the Black Hawk in 1972, and it entered service in 1979, becoming a world-renowned helicopter.

Helicopters had already proven their value during the Vietnam War, where they were able to transport infantry to and from the battlefield in challenging terrains that traditional planes couldn’t navigate. They played a crucial role in reaching troops in inaccessible areas, significantly enhancing the effectiveness and reach of the fighting forces.

With the introduction of the Black Hawk, the capacities of helicopters expanded even further. The early versions of the Black Hawk were equipped with M60 machine guns, indicating that the helicopter was not just a passive transporter. Its versatility was demonstrated during the non-combat evacuation of Operation Urgent Fury in 1983 by the 158th Aviation Battalion.