The Silver Hawk event in South Carolina witnessed Girroir’s commanding performance, as he steered his KTM 350 XC-F to the forefront across the challenging terrain, widening the gap significantly to secure his lead as the checkered flag marked the end of the race for the reigning Pro 1 Champion.
The triumph in South Carolina was further amplified by the achievements of FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers’ riders Brandy Richards and Angus Riordan. Richards displayed a dominant performance, clinching a decisive victory in the Pro Women’s category, while Riordan secured a commendable second place finish in the Pro 2 Class aboard his KTM 250 XC-F.
Reflecting on his success, Johnny Girroir commented, “I had a good weekend here at Round 2. Liam [Draper] was riding well, and the competition was fierce. It was an incredibly enjoyable weekend, with challenging tests, especially the woods test, which was extremely demanding.”
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Angus Riordan expressed his satisfaction, stating, “I was pleased to secure P2. The competition was tough, and the track was exceptionally challenging – particularly the woods test, which was tight and technical, not quite suited to my style. Nevertheless, I’m content with achieving a consistent result.”
Brandy Richards shared her thoughts, saying, “I was initially apprehensive about the Enduro test due to its tight and technical nature. I haven’t had much experience with tracks of that nature, but I was pleased with my performance throughout the weekend. I always feel at ease on the Cross tests, especially with jumps and triples. Overall, I’m happy with how the weekend unfolded.”
Results:
Pro 1 Class:
1. Johnny Girroir, KTM
2. Liam Draper, YAM
3. Craig DeLong, HQV
Pro 2 Class:
1. Jason Tino, HQV
2. Angus Riordan, KTM
3. Jack Edmondson, GAS
Pro Women’s Class:
1. Brandy Richards, KTM
2. Korie Steede, HQV
3. Rachel Gutish, SHR