Husqvarna Wins Round 7 Of 2008 AMA National Hare Scramble Series

Glenn Kearney and his Husqvarna TXC 450 were a winning combination in Round 7 of the AMA National Hare Scramble Series in Perry, Georgia, Sunday, September 22.

Glenn Kearney Finishes Pro Class Two Minutes Forty-five Seconds Out in Front.

With ideal riding conditions in his favor, Kearney pulled the holeshot at the start of the race, but was passed by Australian rider Laurence Mahoney shortly before heading into the woods. The two set a blistering pace in the first loop with Glenn content to sit back and follow his fellow countryman and pick lines that could be used as the race wore on. In lap 2, Mahoney made a small mistake, allowing Kearney to quickly pass and set off for the overall win. He steadily pulled away from the pack until by the finish — some 3.5 hours later — he was 2 minutes 45 seconds out front and in command. Following Glenn across the line were defending National Hare Scrambles Champion Jason Raines and current National Enduro points leader Russell Bobbitt.

Team Manager and five-time GNCC Champion Scott Summers finished 2nd in the Vet A (30+) class on his Husqvarna TXC 510, continuing his string of podium finishes. He posted his eighth win in a row in the Vet A Class in Round 10 of the GNCC Racing Series in Snowshoe, West Virginia, September 13-14.

Kearney, of Hickory, NC, is now second in total points for the overall National Hare Scrambles Championship. He rose to prominence as an off-road racer in Australia. In the U.S., the 26-year-old Australian Enduro Champion, has proven to be one of the hardest working riders in the GNCC series, adhering to a grueling training program and possessing considerable heart and determination on the track. Kearney credits much of his success in the Hare Scramble and GNCC Series this year to his mechanic Wyatt Seals, who has superbly prepped his Husqvarna bikes.

Team Husqvarna sponsors include Axo, Spectro, Pirelli, Wiseco, Tireballs, Arai, Scott USA, EK Chain, Twin Air, UFO, Tag, Mechanix Wear, Holeshot Motorsports, Powersports Grafx, CTI, LeoVince, DP Brakes, and Cycra.

Husqvarna Motorcycles. Tradition on two wheels since 1903.

Husqvarna Motorcycles, which was purchased by the BMW Group in October 2007, is well-known and highly respected in the off-road motorcycle market. Its heritage is inextricably linked to competition riding with numerous world championships in the 60s and 70s in both motocross and enduro classes. In 1987, Cagiva purchased the Husqvarna motorcycle division and moved production to Varese, Italy, where the bikes continue to be manufactured today.

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