KTM NORTH AMERICA WORCS NEWS 21/03
24 March 2006 - KTM-Sportmotorcycles AG

Mike Alessi competes in his first WORCS Round and wins

Round 3, Lake Havasu City, AZ

Mike Alessi is known for his quick starts and agility and is now also known for his endurance as the oldest Alessi brother took on his first WORCS race and made winning look easy.

In Lake Havasu, AZ Mike Alessi lined up with off-road riding greats Ty Davis, Mike Kiedrowski, Nate Woods and Lance Smail. Some of motocross’ best even came out, like Ryan Hughes and Brett Metcalfe. Once the gate dropped, nothing mattered to Mike except for getting out in front. Bobby Garrison grabbed the holeshot and Alessi was second off the line with Ricky Dietrich and Brett Metcalfe snapping at his back wheel. The four riders were in a league of their own as they left the rest of the group behind them. By the third lap Alessi was battling with Brett Metcalfe for the lead and running flawlessly on the technical course. Alessi’s pit stop was quick and seamless, while Metcalfe ran into problems and moved into second. KTM Teammate Bobby Bonds ran into difficulties at the start of the race and collected a DNF, while Mike Corder was battling a serious flu and also faced technical problems. He finished mid-twenties. Kellon Walch had a little luck on his side as the Las Vegas resident blasted off the gates midpack, stayed strong, but also dealt with technical issues. He finished 17th.

After finishing and taking the overall win, Alessi said, ''That is the hardest thing I have ever done''. That statement rang true for other off-roads riders as bikes blew up, riders ran into technical difficulties or simply could not finish due to the demanding WORCS course.

WORCS results; Round 3, Lake Havasu City, AZ (top 7)

1. Mike Alessi KTM
2. Bret Melcalfe
3. Ryan Hughes
4. Bobby Garrison
5. Lance Smail
6. Russ Pearson
7. Ricky Dietrich

Photo courtesy of M Kariya

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