U.S. Enduro Vintage Trophy Team Announced
Cycle News Staff | July 31, 2024
The riders who will represent the U.S. at this year’s FIM Vintage Enduro in Camerino, Italy—the same location as the 1974 ISDT—have been announced.
Eleven riders from the U.S. will compete in this year’s FIM Vintage Enduro in Italy.
ISDE legend Fred Hoess, who has overalled this event every time he has competed (2016, 2022 and 2023), will lead the charge.
The U.S. Trophy Team will consist of Hoess (1983 Husqvarna 250WR), Billy Burns (1974 Can-Am 175 TNT), Marc Grossman (1978 Yamaha IT175), Seat Concepts owner Lendon Smith (1982 Husky 430), Mike Sheetz (1975 Can-Am 175 TNT) and ISDE veteran Chilly White (1978 Bultaco 370).
A U.S. Club Team will be competing, as well. The Manufacturing Technology and Services, LLC Team will be made up of Ronnie Smith (1978 Maico 440 GS), George Pennington (1979 Can-Am 250 Qualifier) and James Lubniewski (1977 Penton 175).
Two individual riders will also compete: ISDE vet Robert Johnson (1978 Husqvarna 390) from Washington, Oregon; and Haim Beressi (1977 Penton 175) from Santa Barbara, California.
Three-time overall winner Fred Hoess will lead team USA in Italy.
Suzy Moody will be the U.S. Team Manager. Preston Petty Products owner Paul Stannard will be crewing for the Trophy Team, while each rider will have their own support crew. CN
