ANEC debuted as the official
promoter of the championship
after acquiring the National En-
duro Promotions Group (NEPG)
in the off-season. Six-time
Na-
tional Enduro Champion Steward
Baylor Jr,
who will still compete
in ANEC, and his partner, Chris
Cantrell, now run the new ANEC
program, and they say their goal
is to promote the sport of enduro
racing for many years to come.
Baylor Jr was the first to make
a move on the day. The defend
-
ing champion and Rocky Moun-
tain ATV/MC Red Bear Racing
Kawasaki
Team rider topped the
opening test, but that was his
only test win of the day, opening
the door for the rest of the field
and a couple of "new" faces to
shine.
AmPro Yamaha's Draper and
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna's
Craig DeLong, both former Pro2
National Enduro Champions,
have spent time away from the
series. In making their return in
2026, they both made an impact
by collectively taking down the
last decade's worth of National
Enduro champions to start the
season.
ROUND 1 / FEBRUARY 8, 2026
SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
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