On The Pegs October 2018 - Volume 3 - Issue 10 | Page 38

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STEW BAYLOR CONSIDERS 450
FOR 2019 ENDURO SERIES
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BETA SIGNS CODY BARNES
FOR NE PRO2
Steward Baylor rode the 2019 KTM 450 SX at the recent Big Buck Full Gas Sprint
Enduro he and told On The Pegs that he was considering riding the big bike in
next year’s National Enduro Series. The Tely Energy KTM rider currently rides a
350 SX in the Kenda AMA National Enduro Series.
“I like the way the bike feels and for a rider may size and with my style I think
the 450 is the way to go for the Enduros, Grant really makes it work well in the
woods,” said Steward. “I tried to ride a 450 in the Enduro series a few years ago
but my riding was just too immature. I think with the style I’ve developed, the
450 will be the way to go in the future.”
Commenting on the 2019, Steward also said that the power delivery was
smooth.
“Getting on the power, it’s a lot smoother than the 2018 bike,” said Baylor. “That
makes it a lot easier to ride in the woods. The frame is supposed to be a bit more
rigid, but I couldn’t really tell a difference. The main difference was the power
delivery and that’s what makes me think it will be my best choice for the National
Enduro series next year.” n
Vol. 3 Issue 10 - October 2018
Beta USA has to an-
nounced its latest addition
to the Factory Race team;
the talented young rider
Cody Barnes. Barnes will
be racing in the XC3 class
of the GNCC series aboard
a Beta 125 RR and the Na-
tional Enduro series (NEPG)
aboard a 250 RR in the Pro
2 class.
“I am very excited to have
this opportunity with Beta
USA! I am looking forward
to the rest of this year and
next years race seasons,”
said Barnes. “I believe that
I will be able to put in very
good results in these last 4
rounds of the GNCC series this year with how I am feeling on and off the bike. I
expect myself to be on the podium in XC3 at every round and hopefully on the
center of the podium. I feel awesome on the bike and think that is not only help-
ing me with my riding but also my confidence level.”
Team manager Rodney Smith is looking forward to seeing Cody perform in the
Kenda AMA National Enduro series in addition to the Grand National Cross
Country series.
“I’m very excited to sign Cody to our Factory team,” said Smith. “He has been
riding and developing our new 125 RR most of this year and now for the 2nd half
of the season he feels he is ready to race the 125 RR! Barnes will finish out the
rest of this year on the Factory Team in the remaining GNCC events. I’m Looking
forward to seeing his full potential!!” n
“I am very excited to have this opportunity with Beta USA! I am looking forward to the
rest of this year and next years race seasons. I believe that I will be able to put in very