Husqvarna’s Off Road Team factory rider, desert specialist Jacob Argubright took advantage of clear, windy conditions today in California’s Lucerne Valley to finish first runner up at “The Slim Tesh Memorial Hare and Hound”, the fourth round of the National Hare and Hound Championship Series.
“Everything went really good for me today and I had no problems at all. My FC 450 ran fast and I lead for a portion of the race,” said Jake. While High winds made it difficult in the paddock areas, this was beneficial to the front runners. “It was very windy but it did keep the dust moving so we ran tight and battled back and forth. It’s good to finish on the podium again and I’m looking forward to coming back out here for Round 5 in a couple of weeks.”
Strong fourth place for DeLong at the Big Buck GNCC
Andrew DeLong’s #10 FE 350 was the first Husqvarna across the line in fourth place at the Big Buck GNCC. He delivered a composed and cool ride under pressure through the challenging course that is famous for tight wooded trails, creek crossings and long rocky climbs.
“Andrew had a good ride today. He got off the start in seventh, moved up to fourth and held it there until the end. His bike setup seems right and this type of terrain suits his riding style.” Said Husqvarna team manager, Andy Jefferson. “I’m happy with his performance.”
Also racing this weekend at the Big Buck was DeLong’s teammate Mike Brown who used this GNCC round as a training day for the upcoming AMA Endurocross season opener at Las Vegas. “Brownie” and his FE 350 took an 11th place XC1 Pro finish. A tip of the helmet also to Andrew’s younger brother Craig DeLong who captured the A-Class win aboard a Husqvarna TC 250 two-stroke.