Mexico’s KTM Red Bull Team Kicks off the Mexican Enduro Championship with a Victory

Morelia, Michoacan – Mexico’s KTM Red Bull rider Homero Diaz was victorious at the first two rounds of the Mexican Enduro Championship after winning both days to take the win and the points lead in the E2 class. His teammate, Refugio Garcia rode a strong race to finish 2nd in the competitive E1 class.

Homero Diaz, aboard his KTM 450EXC, easily won the first two rounds of the fourteen round Mexican Enduro Championship Series. Diaz’ win marked the first win in three years in the premier class for the KTM brand. “I had a great race, my KTM 450EXC performed perfectly and allowed me to easily extend my lead from the first special test through the end of the race. I am pleased with the way the KTM Red Bull Team worked this weekend and I am grateful for their support,” commented Diaz after the race.

In the E1 class, Garcia had a good battle with local rider Jean Paul Medina for the lead, but eventually settled into the 2nd place position. Garcia, raced the KTM 250 XC-FW and was very satisfied with his result in his first race with the new team. “My KTM was prepped correctly for the race conditions and I rode a smooth race with no crashes. It was a long battle with Medina, and next time hopefully it will be me finishing in the number one spot.”

Next Event: Moroleon – March 28, 2009
Results Enduro 1 Saturday
Pos       #      Name                                                 Total time
1      3      JEAN PAUL MEDINA CORTES                  22:38.757
2      22      REFUGIO GARCIA TORRES (KTM)            22:45.949
3      13      ALBERTO QUIJANO DE CAMPO                  22:47.904
4      9      ARTURO ARIÑO RABAGO                        23:25.627
5      83      PABLO TORRE CABARGA                        23:34.567
Results Enduro 1 Sunday
Pos       #      Name                                                 Total time

1      3      JEAN PAUL MEDINA CORTES                  25:52.502
2      22      REFUGIO GARCIA TORRES (KTM)            26:01.691
3      9      ARTURO ARIÑO RABAGO                        26:04.815
4      13      ALBERTO QUIJANO DE CAMPO                  26:17.082
5      83      PABLO TORRE CABARGA                        26:38.244

Results Enduro 2 Saturday
Pos       #      Name                                                 Total time
1      87      HOMERO DIAZ (KTM)                        22:01.149
2      28      JOSÉ LUIS PÉREZ TEJEDA                        22:19.281
3      7      ALONSO ARIÑO RABAGO                        22:52.051
4      27      JAIME GARCIA GARCIA                        23:46.784
5      18      PATRICK GOETERS ARBIDE                  23:57.924
Results Enduro 2 Sunday
Pos       #      Name                                                 Total time
1      87      HOMERO DIAZ (KTM)                        24:25.690
2      28      JOSÉ LUIS PÉREZ TEJEDA                        25:03.530
3      7      ALONSO ARIÑO RABAGO                        25:33.271
4      27      JAIME GARCIA GARCIA (KTM)                  26:30.878
5      18      PATRICK GOETERS ARBIDE (KTM)            26:32.030