Ducati absolutely crushed it at the Casey Folks Vegas to Reno “The Other Way” race, grabbing not one, not two, but *three* victories across the board. The Desmo450 EDX proved it is the real deal on the brutal 505-mile desert course, showcasing a level of performance that just makes you go “whoa!”
Naran’s Third Straight Win Is Just Wild
Ciaran Naran, riding for Hero Racing Off-Road, alongside teammates Cody Simpson and Callum Norton, did not just win the overall title, he snagged his *third consecutive* victory in the 2026 American Off-Road Racing Championship. Think about that for a second: three wins in a row! This was not some easy cruise either. Naran navigated that brutal 505-mile course in an unbelievable 7 hours, 44 minutes, and 26 seconds. It came down to literally mere seconds, with Preston Campbell breathing down his neck. You gotta respect that kind of grit in a race this demanding. That is a true test of rider and machine, and Naran’s Ducati Desmo450 EDX stood up to every single bit of it. The off-road world is definitely paying attention now, if they were not already.
Triple Threat: More Ducati Victories Roll In
But Naran’s overall win was just the start of Ducati’s dominant day. Jordan Graham, riding with Team Fohse teammates Kyle Tichenor, Travis Damon, and Brett Stevens, absolutely tore it up to claim victory in the Over 30 Pro class. This is not just another win, this is a statement in one of the toughest events on the American off-road racing calendar. And guess what? Marley Racing was not about to be left out of the winner’s circle. Riders Derek Marley, Colin Hicken, Bryson Dastrup, and Will Funke took home the Open Amateur class title, completing the triple crown for Ducati. Three different classifications, three victories, all on the Desmo450 EDX. That just screams versatility and competitiveness, showing this bike is not a one-trick pony. Pirelli and Ducati North America were right there, providing all the tire and technical support the teams needed, helping make this kind of sweep even possible.
Jason Chinnock, the CEO of Ducati North America, summed it up perfectly, saying he was “incredibly proud of all three Ducati teams for their incredible performances.” He hit the nail on the head, pointing out that “races like Vegas to Reno put extraordinary demands on both rider and motorcycle, and these victories demonstrate the performance, durability and versatility of the Ducati Desmo450 EDX in some of the toughest conditions in off-road racing.” This kind of success, from Naran’s winning streak to the class victories by Team Fohse and Marley Racing, just builds massive momentum for Ducati in the 2026 American Off-Road Racing Championship. The rest of the field has a serious problem on their hands.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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