Team USA’s 1983 ISDE Trophy Team: Drew Smith, Larry Roeseler, Mike Melton, Frank Stacy, Eddie Lojak and Mark Hyde. Dick Burleson was the staff supervisor. The occasion was held in Wales, was a whole mudder and hard on the staff that completed second the 12 months earlier than in Czecho.
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Viral Brand Goggles publicizes its official partnership with the 2024 PRMX Partzilla Team, marking an thrilling collaboration that brings collectively cutting-edge eyewear know-how and the adrenaline-fueled world of Supercross. Scot Steffy, Founder of Viral Brand Goggles, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “When Viral opened our doors in 2015, one of the first teams we worked with was Julian and the PRMX Team. We are excited to have come full circle and are thrilled to be back with Julian and his exceptional team.” The 2024 PRMX Partzilla Team boasts a formidable lineup, that includes proficient riders who’re set to make a big influence on the upcoming Supercross season. Cade Closen (#81), Mitchel Harrison (#82), Hunter Yoder (#85), Aaron Tanti, Australian Champion (#109), and promising Futures rider Dylan Rumpel (#138) are poised to depart an indelible mark at every spherical of the 2024 season.
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The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is a highly challenging motorcycle race event that takes place on public roads. Arai, the renowned helmet manufacturer, has revealed that it will be introducing a special edition helmet graphic for the 2024 Isle of Man TT. This limited edition graphic will only be available for a short period of time.
The RX-7V EVO is one of Arai’s top-of-the-line helmets and has remained a key component of the company’s product lineup. Arai has a history of creating Isle of Man TT graphics for the RX-7V EVO, and the tradition will continue in 2024, featuring a predominantly blue livery with red, orange, white, and navy accents, all inspired by the colors of the Tourist Trophy. The helmet will showcase iconic symbols and emblems from the TT races, adding to its unique design.
The 2024 Isle of Man TT RX-7V EVO will be meticulously crafted with Arai’s “Priority for Protection” philosophy, maintaining the brand’s commitment to safety. The helmet will also meet the latest ECE 22.06 homologation standards.
The managing director of Arai Helmet (Europe) B.V., Akihito Arai, expressed excitement about the upcoming release, stating, “This is always a special moment for all of us at Arai Helmet and the 2024 RX-7V Limited Edition EVO IoM TT is absolutely amazing. Drudi Performance has excelled and created something so fresh, yet with all the elements of the design that fans and collectors expect. We had no idea when we started 15 years ago how important every year’s special TT helmet would become to so many people. All I can say now is – roll on next year’s TT!”
The 2024 Isle of Man TT will commence from May 27 to June 8, 2024, with racing taking place from Monday to Saturday.
Team USA has claimed the World Trophy for the third time in history at the 97th ISDE. Taylor Robert has been a consistent performer for the team in all three occasions. This time he was joined by Dante Oliveira, Johnny Girroir and Cole Martinez. In addition, the U.S. Women’s Trophy team also secured victory, marking their fourth win. The U.S. Junior World team moved up to second place on the final day due to the misfortune of the Swedish team in the final moto. Additionally, XC Gear emerged as the top Club team, resulting in the most successful year ever for the combined U.S. teams.
WORLD TROPHY TEAM (WT) Heading into Day 6 with a comfortable lead at the top of the WT leaderboard, Team USA only needed consistent finishes to secure their first ISDE crown since 2019. Dante Oliveira, from FMF KTM Factory Racing, took the lead and maintained it, winning the final moto for the day and securing second place in the individual E2 Class standings. This also placed him third overall for the week.
Dante Oliveira won the final moto for the U.S.
Before retiring ahead of the 2023 edition, ISDE legend Taylor Robert delivered a standout performance, achieving multiple top-three overall times across the Six Days and finishing in third position in the E2 Class, contributing significantly to Team USA’s success.
Johnny Girroir overcame a head cold midway through the event to secure a strong set of finishes in Argentina, finishing fourth on Day 6 and sealing fourth place in the E2 Class, and fifth overall, with his 350 XC-F. Along with the efforts of Cole Martinez (Honda), the United States team secured victory at the iconic event for its 97th edition through remarkable consistency.
Dante Oliveira: “The Six Days is over! I got the win in the final moto here and the team absolutely killed it! So stoked to do this with the crew after all the work we’ve put in, and now we’re the 2023 ISDE Champions, baby! Let’s go!”
Taylor Robert: “Finished on top here in Argentina – that’s the way to do it. It’s an incredible feeling to wrap up this year’s ISDE Championship, it’s such a famed, tough, and grueling event, and taking the win here is a storybook ending to my career. Thank you to everyone who has made it possible.”
Johnny Girroir: “This has been one hell of a week. Lots of ups and downs, but as a team, we totally killed it. This is so awesome, representing the United States, getting the win, this feels great.”
JUNIOR WORLD TROPHY TEAM (JWT) A dramatic final moto saw Team USA’s Junior World Trophy Team make a final push towards the top spot, starting the day in third place. A spirited performance by eventual winner Mateo Oliveira, who claimed a dominant win in the JWT category on that day, combined with second place by Kai Aiello (Husqvarna Motorcycles) and KTM-supported Grant Davis finishing in sixth place, propelled the Team into a hard-fought second position at the conclusion of this year’s ISDE.
Mateo Oliveira: “Today was so crazy, I have no words to describe it! I went down off the start and really had to charge my way back through the field, and then found out that the JWT Team moved up to second position after today also. I’m just so stoked that all of our teams are on the podium, and I was able to secure an ISDE final moto win – it’s been a long time coming for me, so to cap it off with Dante getting the WT win and Taylor going out on top is just amazing. I’m speechless!”
Brandy Richards won her final moto despite injury.
WOMEN’S WORLD TROPHY TEAM (WWT) In a dominant performance for the Women’s World Trophy Team in San Juan, KTM-supported Brandy Richards once again led the way by capturing the Day 6 victory, finishing first only once across the completed Six Days. Korie Steede secured a strong ride to finish in fourth place, with Rachel Gutish (GASGAS) in sixth place, resulting in a successful outing for Team USA and crowning them ISDE champions for the first time since 2021.
Brandy Richards: “This week was quite the week! It’s a massive effort to keep everything together, making sure we’re well-rested and that the bikes are ready to perform the following day. Coming into the final moto, I wanted to do well and I’m happy with how I finished, and I’m just so proud of the women on our team, so excited that we all finished and got the job done.”
Korie Steede: “This feels so special! Our team really killed it this week, putting in really fast, consistent times on tracks that were hugely demanding and super technical. It hasn’t been easy for us at all, and I’m just so proud of everyone, and proud to be champions this year.”
World Trophy Classification (After Day 6 of 6) 1. USA, 16:31:10.03 2. France, +17:03.71 3. Great Britain, +18:23.74 4. Chile, +55:05.56 5. Venezuela, +2:31:26.31
Junior World Trophy Classification (After Day 6 of 6) 1. France, 12:55:52.59 2. USA, +5:20.92 3. Sweden, +26:09.74 4. Argentina, +45:10:60 5. Czech Republic, +1:04:37.26
Women’s World Trophy Classification (After Day 6 of 6) 1. USA, 14:43:34:90 2. Australia, +6:47:43.12 3. Latin America, +7:36:11.70 4. France, +11:52.13.89 5. Argentina, +15:15:59.72
Despite France and Italy showing expertise in dealing with the dry conditions in Argentina, Team USA’s World Trophy Team maintains its lead in the 97th International Six Days Enduro. In the Junior Trophy Team competition, Sweden continues to dominate, while the U.S. is in a tight battle with France for third place. The Women’s Trophy is closely watched as Rachel Gutish, riding with injuries, aims to keep the U.S. in the lead. The Club competition sees the U.S. leading with the top five riders, including Josh Toth and Preston Campbell.
WORLD TROPHY TEAM (WT) Taylor Robert of FMF KTM Factory Racing led the U.S. team, securing third place overall and second in the E2 class on the fourth day. His teammate Johnny Girroir finished close behind in fifth place, with Dante Oliveira in sixth.
Taylor Robert
Taylor Robert commented on his performance, stating it was his best result so far. He was in a close battle with Samuele Bernardini and Johnny Girroir throughout the day, which resulted in a tight group from third to sixth place. Cole Martinez overcame a mechanical issue to continue the competition and is expected to bounce back in the upcoming days.
Johnny Girroir
Johnny Girroir expressed his satisfaction with his performance, achieving his best result yet and feeling much better physically. Dante Oliveira also contributed to the team’s success, acknowledging that it wasn’t his best day but remaining optimistic and ready to continue the fight.
Dante Oliveira
The U.S. team continues to demonstrate strong performances, with the lead expanding after Day 4. Mateo Oliveira achieved his best overall position, with Grant Davis and Kai Aiello also contributing to the team’s standings.
Cole Martinez now sits ninth overall.
JUNIOR WORLD TROPHY TEAM (JWT)
Mateo Oliveira’s improved performance on Day 4 contributed to the U.S. team’s substantial lead. Grant Davis and Kai Aiello also played essential roles in maintaining the team’s strong position in the competition.
WOMEN’S WORLD TROPHY TEAM The Women’s World Trophy Team from the U.S. extended its lead after Brandy Richards secured another victory. Meanwhile, Korie Steede and Rachel Gutish also delivered solid performances, ensuring the United States’ significant lead in the competition.
Korie Steede
Korie Steede emphasized the team’s steady progress and extended lead, expressing solidarity with the Australian team despite their setbacks. The U.S. is leading the World Trophy classification, while its Women’s World Trophy Team maintains a significant advantage in the competition.
World Trophy Classification (After Day 4 of 6) 1. USA, 11:53:51.32 2. France, +11:03.89 3. Great Britain, +11:14.02 4. Italy, +11:38.08 5. Spain, +13:00.38
Junior World Trophy Classification (After Day 4 of 6) 1. Sweden, 9:02:12.65 2. France, +18:05.52 3. USA, +21:29.88 4. Argentina, +51:49:10 5. Czech Republic, +1:04:13.02
Women’s World Trophy Classification (After Day 4 of 6) 1. USA, 10:34:18:19 2. Latin America, +2:15:15.56 3. Australia, +2:15:19.46 4. France, +7:04.17.03 5. Argentina, +9:37:08.06
The U.S. Trophy Team continued its strong performance in Argentina as the ISDE introduced new trails and special tests on the third day of the event. The team expanded its lead over Great Britain to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, the U.S. Junior team slipped to third place as France had an impressive showing, and Sweden maintained its lead in that category. In the Women’s Trophy, the U.S. team remains ahead with Brandy Richards leading the pack and Rachel Gutish winning a special test early in the day.
WORLD TROPHY TEAM (WT) The challenging conditions, featuring rocky and technical terrain, presented a fresh challenge for Team USA’s World Trophy (WT) as they tackled Day 3. FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Taylor Robert led the charge, securing fourth place, while teammate Dante Oliveira claimed seventh overall. Johnny Girroir and Cole Martinez also contributed to the team’s success, helping to extend their lead to +8:15:17 with three days remaining.
Taylor Robert had a bad fall but remains in good form as the week reaches the halfway mark.
Taylor Robert expressed his pride in the team’s performance, highlighting another day with all four members ranking in the top 10. Despite encountering a setback with a significant fall during the second test, he managed to recover and improve his position to fourth overall for the day. He looks forward to the remaining challenges ahead.
Dante Oliveira is America’s top scorer.
Dante Oliveira acknowledged the day’s challenges and expressed his determination to push harder in the upcoming days to improve his performance.
Johnny Girroir shared his positive experience from the day and expressed his dedication to maintaining the team’s progress despite facing minor health issues.
Cole Martinez: On Day 3, Cole demonstrated a remarkable improvement, achieving the best time among the Americans in the final test. He currently holds the fifth position overall and fourth in the E2 class.
JUNIOR WORLD TROPHY TEAM (JWT) Mateo Oliveira’s consistent performance earned him the fifth place on the third day, maintaining the fourth spot overall in the Junior World Trophy (JWT) classification. Grant Davis and Kai Aiello also made significant contributions, keeping the team’s podium prospects alive as they currently hold the third position at the halfway mark.
Mateo Oliveira: Acknowledging the challenging tracks and tests, Mateo expressed his determination to improve his performance in the upcoming days.
Grant Davis: Grant reflected on the day’s experience and emphasized the opportunity to learn from the challenges and make a stronger comeback in the subsequent days.
WOMEN’S WORLD TROPHY TEAM (WWT) The U.S. Women’s World Trophy (WWT) Team continued to dominate the category, with KTM-supported Brandy Richards achieving victory on Day 3. The team extended its lead in the team classification with Korie Steede and Rachel Gutish securing the third and fourth positions, respectively, contributing to a considerable lead of +10:31.89.
Brandy Richards expressed satisfaction with the day’s performance and emphasized the team’s focus on consistency and enjoyment while gearing up for the upcoming challenges.
World Trophy Classification (After Day 3 of 6) 1. USA, 9:07:40.45 2. Great Britain, +8:15.17 3. France, +8:55.02 4. Spain, +10:33.86 5. Italy, +11:34.15
Junior World Trophy Classification (After Day 3 of 6) 1. Sweden, 6:56:33.20 2. France, +11:53.79 3. USA, +14:42.13 4. Argentina, +39:20.80 5. Czech Republic, +47:31.79
Women’s World Trophy Classification (After Day 3 of 6) 1. USA, 7:58:22.34 2. Australia, +10:31.89 3. FIM LA, +1:49:48.75 4. France, +4:50:18.76 5. Argentina, +7:12:07.28
The second day of the 97th running of the ISDE in Argentina saw Team USA extend its lead. Dante Oliveira, Taylor Robert, Cole Martinez, and Johnny Girroir have consistently performed well in each test, keeping their team at the top of the standings. The standout performers in the individual competition are Josep Garcia from Spain and Andrea Verona from Italy, who have won every test between them. In the team competition, Great Britain is Team USA’s closest rival. In the Junior Trophy competition for younger riders, the U.S. moved up to second place, while the American Women’s team took first place.
WORLD TROPHY TEAM (WT) Dante Oliveira from FMF KTM Factory Racing was the top performer for Team USA’s World Trophy effort. He finished third overall and second in the E2 class on his 450 XC-F, repeating his performance from the previous day. Taylor Robert, Oliveira’s teammate, finished fifth overall on Day 2 and moved up to fourth in the individual classification. Johnny Girroir also had a strong performance, securing eighth place on his 350 XC-F and placing within the top 10. Together with Cole Martinez on a Honda, they now hold a +5:02.26 advantage with four days remaining.
Dante Oliveira: “Today was a better day for the team and for myself. I felt more comfortable as the terrain got rougher, and I warmed up to the bike. I started well and closed the gap a little bit between the top two. I’m happy with that and will keep pushing to get closer to them. As a team, we’re doing great, so we need to stay strong, keep the bikes in good condition, and take care of ourselves.”
Taylor Robert
Taylor Robert: “It was another good day for Team USA and myself. We have a really solid group of guys, and everyone is riding really well. We may not be winning individually, but having four guys in the top 10 is just amazing for us. I’ve always hoped for that, and we’ve achieved it two days in a row now. Everyone is riding consistently and avoiding major mistakes. I think everyone is having a good time. We’ve overcome the challenges of the first two tough days and are looking forward to new special tests and transfers tomorrow.”
Johnny Girroir
Johnny Girroir: “It was a good day. Actually, it’s been a good couple of days. We’re riding well, consistently, and avoiding many mistakes. It’s a good way to start the week before new transfers and tests tomorrow. We’ll smooth things out a bit, and I’m looking forward to the rest of the week.”
JUNIOR WORLD TROPHY TEAM (JWT) Mateo Oliveira maintained consistency in the Junior World Trophy division, securing the fourth position on Day 2 and maintaining the same position overall in the category. Grant Davis, riding a KTM 250 XC-F, moved into the top 10 overall with an eighth-place finish, while Kai Aiello on a Husqvarna finished directly behind him in ninth.
Mateo Oliveira
Mateo Oliveira: “Today was much easier than day one. They eliminated some transfers and put us on roads, which allowed me to push harder in the special tests. I performed well in the first test. Tomorrow, we’ll have some fresh tracks, and I just have to keep pushing. I feel very comfortable on the bike now after two days of getting used to it, so I’m excited. Three more challenging days are ahead, and I’m looking forward to keeping up the momentum.”
Grant Davis
Grant Davis: “Today was definitely easier than day one. The transfers were cut, and I think the weather wasn’t as hot with less wind. I also felt more comfortable with the dirt. I rode better, improved my timing, and I’m closing the gap. It’s better than yesterday.”
WOMEN’S WORLD TROPHY TEAM (WWT) The United States Women’s World Trophy Team is now leading the overall standings after Day 2. Brandy Richards, supported by KTM, secured the top position in the WWT for the second consecutive day. Rachel Gutish on a GASGAS finished second, and Korie Steede on a KTM took fourth place on the day. The U.S. team now holds a +4:26.10 advantage in the Team classification.
Brandy Richards
Brandy Richards: “It was a great day today! The transfers were much better, and the tests were in good shape. They were not super-rough but still challenging. It was also not as hot as yesterday, so it was a much better day. I’m looking forward to some new transfers tomorrow.”
World Trophy Classification (After Day 2 of 6) 1. USA, 5:48:43.29 2. Great Britain, +5:02.26 3. France, +6:47.38 4. Spain, +9:00.12 5. Italy, +10:14.11
Junior World Trophy Classification (After Day 2 of 6) 1. Sweden, 4:26:28.78 2. USA, +7:10.30 3. France, +7:16.25 4. Great Britain, +20:19.67 5. Argentina, +24:30.50
Women’s World Trophy Classification (After Day 2 of 6) 1. USA, 5:04:53.47 2. Australia, +4:26.10 3. FIM LA, +1:00:21.07 4. France, +2:36:04.50 5. Argentina, +4:46:15.62
The U.S. Trophy Team, consisting of Taylor Robert, Johnny Girroir, Dante Oliveira, and Cole Martinez, is leading the 97th ISDE in Argentina after day one. All four team members achieved respectable times in the six special tests. Dante Oliveira is leading the team and currently in third place overall, behind Spain’s Josep Garcia and Italy’s Andrea Verona. Cole Martinez is in fourth place overall, Taylor Robert is in fifth, and Johnny Girroir is in eighth. Despite facing mechanical issues, both Spain and Italy are still well in contention. The USA’s Junior World team, featuring Mateo Oliveira, Kai Aiello, and Grant Davis, is currently in fourth place. Mateo Oliveira had two falls in the special tests but is still in an excellent position, ranking 21st overall. In the Women’s Trophy class, Australia is leading the U.S. by less than 3 seconds. Brandy Richards from the USA is currently the top individual, winning five out of the six tests.
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America’s club teams have also performed exceptionally well after day 1. Six out of the top seven club riders are from the U.S., with Josh Toth leading them all. The next four positions are occupied by Preston Campbell, Axel Pearson, Austin Serpa, and Thorn Devlin. Jaden Dahners is in seventh place. As a result, four out of the top five club teams are from the U.S., with XC Gear leading the way, featuring Toth, Serpa, and Ryan Surratt.
1. TEAM UNITED STATES 3: 09′ 18. 25 ROBERT Taylor GIRROIR Johnny OLIVEIRA Dante MARTINEZ Cole
2. TEAM GREAT BRITAIN -1′ 55. 20 MCCANNEY Jamie ETCHELLS Jed WATSON Nathan SNOW Alex
3. TEAM FRANCE -2′ 42. 94 ESPINASSE Theophile LE QUERE Leo LARRIEU Loic ROUSSALY Julien
5. TEAM ITALY -7′ 05. 15 VERONA Andrea CRISTINO Kevin LESIARDO Morgan BERNARDINI Samuele
Brandy Richards is leading the Women’s World Trophy Team standings.
Brandy Richards:“It was great. It kind of shaped up how I thought it would with the silt, the rocks, all of the tests – I love the tests, they are really fun. They are not super, super rough now, but tomorrow might be a different story. The transfers were rough, we didn’t really have anywhere to take a break, so it’s a little hard on the body, and I know some women were kind of struggling. All round a good day, I feel great on the bike, just real comfortable in the tests, and am happy so far.”
Johnny Girroir:“It was good, had some good tests and some bad tests, plus some bad luck. I had three decent tests and am looking forward to tomorrow. It was warm today, for sure. The dust was horrible out on the tests, other than one test, but I am looking forward to trying to climb my way back up there tomorrow. I don’t think the results showed how I was riding, so looking forward to the rest of the week.”
Dante Oliveira leads the American Trophy team after day 1.
Dante Oliveira:“The tests are good, but the transfers, they are brutal. It’s very demanding, you can’t sit down, they are just so rocky and can catch you at any moment. Other than that, it was a good day, had some fun on the tests, the bike is good, my body is good and ready for day two.”
Taylor Robert says he will retire after this ISDE. He is currently in fifth place overall.
Taylor Robert:“First day was definitely hot, my feet are burning up right now. I think we did really good, all four of our guys were in the top 10. Had one issue, I think it was test five, where a guy broke his bike and he pulled right out in front of Johnny, so he lost a little bit there. Other than that, I think everybody rode pretty solid. We weren’t the fastest guys out there, but I think that we were the most consistent. I felt pretty good, I was a little bit tight at the beginning of the day. Day one and two, the tests are definitely not my favorite tests, but we just want to get through them safely, then really fire it up for days three, four, and five.”
Josep Garcia of Spain was the top individual on Day 1.
JUNIOR TROPHY STANDINGS
TEAM SWEDEN 2: 24′ 29. 25 NORRBIN Albin SEMB Axel AHLIN Max
TEAM FRANCE -2′ 49. 11 GIRAUDON Thibaut ALIX Antoine JOYON Leo
TEAM UNITED STATES -3′ 05. 86 OLIVEIRA Mateo AIELLO Kai DAVIS Grant
TEAM GREAT BRITAIN -8′ 28. 36 CHATER Charlie INGHAM Max EDMONDSON Harry
OVERALL INDIVIDUALS
GARCIA Josep “45′ 47. 63
VERONA Andrea”46′ 00. 59
OLIVEIRA Dante “47′ 00. 47
MARTINEZ Cole “47′ 14. 86“
ROBERT Taylor “47′ 18. 156 10
MCCANNEY Jamie “47′ 31. 34
WATSON Nathan “47′ 31. 51
GIRROIR Johnny “47′ 42. 20
ETCHELLS Jed “47′ 42. 67
ESPINASSE Theophile “47′ 46. 5
OLIVEIRA Mateo “48′ 27. 32
AIELLO Kai “49′ 20.56
DAVIS Grant “49′ 47. 29
WWTT STANDINGS
1. TEAM AUSTRALIA 2: 44′ 46. 51 GARDINER Jessica JONES Tayla MCDONALD Danielle 2. TEAM UNITED STATES -2. 57 RICHARDS Brandy STEEDE Korie GUTISH Rachel 3. TEAM FRANCE -12′ 11. 68 MARTEL Justine CHAPLOT Elodie BRISEBARD Mauricette 4. TEAM FIM LA -34′ 10. 63 NEVES Barbara GONZALES Tania RODRIGUEZ Valeria 5. TEAM ARGENTINA -2: 18′ 41. 97 SCAGLIONI Carla JEREZ Julieta BRETILLOT Melina
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