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Pirelli secured another top finish at the 2026 Casey Folks Vegas to Reno off-road race, marking the 30th anniversary of the legendary Nevada desert competition. Hero Racing Ducati claimed the overall motorcycle victory for the second consecutive year, with teammates Ciaran Naran, Callum Norton, and Cody Simpson completing the nearly 500-mile course in 7 hours and 44 minutes. Johnny Campbell Racing Honda finished in second place overall, while FOHSE LED Ducati took the Over 30 Pro class win among 147 entries.
The 2026 edition presented a unique challenge as organizers reversed the traditional route for the first time in the race’s history. Competitors navigated from Reno southward to Las Vegas through demanding terrain including rocky canyons, mountain ranges, dry lake beds, and expansive desert valleys. The altered course direction forced teams to adapt their strategies and tire selections to unfamiliar sections of the iconic course.
The winning Hero Racing Ducati team utilized Pirelli SCORPION™ tires specifically chosen to handle the diverse Nevada landscape. Race winner Cody Simpson praised the conditions and competition, noting that variable moisture levels throughout the course and intense battles with rival teams created “an unreal day” of racing. Pirelli’s performance across multiple categories demonstrated the tire brand’s capability in extreme off-road conditions across North America’s most challenging desert races.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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