On The Pegs P 60
On The Pegs P 60
SILLY SEASON ’
GNARLY ROOTS RACING
RUSSELL BOBBITT , BEN SPIES
Things weren ’ t totally buttoned down when we spoke with Russell Bobbitt ( left ) about his plans for 2018 , but what he could tell us for sure was that he was running his own team next year with the help of Cole Kirkpatrick . Russ told us he would still be KTM supported and he ’ s committed to the entire Kenda AMA National Enduro Series in addition to a few other high profile events and possibly the Kenda Full Gas Spent Enduro Series . Russell told us he was negotiating with a title sponsor that he could not name at the time . Russ did tell us that there ’ s a good possibility that former World and AMA Superbike Champion Ben Spies ( below ) will be in some way associated with the team , riding the new Pro-2 class in the Kenda AMA National Enduro series . Spies is also rumored to be eyeing the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro series , where his roadracing skills would suit him perfectly on the grass track tests . Spies rode this year ’ s John Zink National Enduro in Sand Springs , Oklahoma , where he finished fourth in the Open A class . In addition to racing , Russ and Cole will be conducting guided Enduro tours and Adventure rides .
“ The Adventure rides and Enduro tours will be all inclusive with bike rentals and support for the riders ,” Bobbitt told On The Pegs . “ So basically , it ’ s a race team and an Enduro Tour / Adventure Tour business .”