- National Enduro Championship | Rounds 1-2 | Robertson
The 2025 National Enduro Championship got underway this past weekend in Robertson with a demanding double-header event for Rounds 1 and 2. It proved to be a weekend of highs and lows for the Husqvarna Racing team, as the riders tackled some of the toughest terrain on the calendar.
Luke Walker delivered a standout performance in the highly competitive E1 Class, finishing strong with back-to-back second-place finishes over both race days. Consistency and determination saw Walker also secure fourth place overall in both rounds — a solid result to kick off his season campaign.
Walker reflected on his weekend, “Day one was decent. I started off feeling confident, but realised early into lap one that my suspension wasn’t quite set up for the harsh conditions. I pushed through and was happy to finish 2nd in class and 4th overall.” He went on to say, “We made some good changes overnight, and I felt way more confident heading into Day 2. I pushed hard early on, managed to catch the class leader, but the heat took its toll in the second half, and I started battling with a headache. Still, I’m stoked to bring it home in 2nd again and 4th overall. I’m happy with how I rode and know exactly what to work on for the final two rounds.”
In the E2 Class, it was a tough weekend for Travis Teasdale, who put in a solid performance in Round 1 but unfortunately suffered a heavy fall during Round 2, forcing him to retire early from the race.
Teasdale commented, “It was a rough weekend for me. Day one went alright, the track was brutal but I managed to bring it home. Day two started off well, but I had a big crash and wasn’t able to continue. It’s disappointing, but that’s racing sometimes. I’ll take the positives from this and come back stronger for the next one.”
Despite the mixed fortunes, Husqvarna Racing secured valuable championship points and remains firmly in the hunt in both the E2 and E1 classes. The team now shifts focus to the next rounds of the championship, looking to build on the positives and come back fighting.
