FMF KTM FACTORY RACING'S BEN KELLEY SALVAGES
NINTH-PLACE FINISH AT THE BUCKWHEAT 100 GNCC ROUND

Round 11 - Grand National Cross Country Series

The 2021 XC1 Pro Class Champion, Kelley would power his KTM 350 XC-F to a top three start, only to experience a major fall during the opening stages of the race. Sending him to the rear of the field, Kelley charged his way back toward the front, managing to salvage ninth position by race's end.

After what has been a hotly-contested 2023 XC1 Pro Class Championship, Kelley now sits third place in the overall standings, 33 points from the lead as the series reaches the final round at Ironman Raceway, Indiana, from October 19-22.

Ben Kelley: "Rough day for me here at the Buckwheat 100. I got off to a good start, although had a big crash just a few miles into the race, which dropped me right down to the rear of the field. I tried to charge, although was a bit shaken up by the fall and struggled for comfort, which marked a very frustrating day for me and a big letdown to the entire team. After getting kicked around and having another couple of crashes, I decided to settle and bring it home in one piece in ninth place. We’ll regroup and come back swinging for the final round!”