FMF KTM Factory Racing Riders to Represent U.S. Team at 2024 ISDE in Spain

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GALICIA, SPAIN – October 14, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – A talented selection of FMF KTM Factory Racing Team riders are READY TO RACE as the 2024 FIM International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE) gets set to commence in Galicia, Spain, over the next week between October 14-19, representing the United States on the biggest stage in offroad competition.

Newly-crowned Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series Champion Johnny Girroir and defending National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) number one Dante Oliveira will form part of the reigning champion U.S. World Trophy Team, while Mateo Oliveira will be on the Junior World Trophy Team once again after winning individually last year. All will be equipped with the KTM 350 XC-F, entered in the E2 Class for the high-profile European event.

Antti Kallonen, U.S. Trophy Team Manager: “Our preparation week is coming to a close here in Spain and our riders have done a great job so far. The weather here has been something that has made us adjust plans on the fly, but everyone has put in the effort and stayed focused regardless of how bad the weather has turned. The course should suit all of our riders well and they are all looking forward getting the racing started. We have some big individual goals with each rider and, of course, ultimately bringing the team trophies in each category home as well.”

Johnny Girroir: “We’re excited heading into this year’s ISDE and I am looking forward to get things rolling. Tests look good, team is in good spirits, and we’re ready to rip!”

Dante Oliveira: “Everything’s looking very nice here in Spain. After walking the special test, it was nice ripping the practice track. It’s great dirt here, so that was fun, and I’m excited for racing!”

Mateo Oliveira: “I’m feeling comfortable, confident and healthy leading into race week. Thank you to the team of people making this all happen – I am ready to put it down for the USA.”

FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers will also have a significant representation in Team USA at the ISDE, with new GNCC XC2 250 Pro Class Champion Grant Davis featuring in the Junior World Trophy Team, but in the E1 Class onboard his KTM 250 XC-F. Three-time ISDE winner Brandy Richards is in the Women’s World Trophy Team and aims to defend the title won by the U.S. team one year ago.

Grant Davis: “It’s been really good over here so far – East Coast style, for sure, so it’s gonna be fun. The boys and…