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WIND IN THE P34 Trystan Hart and the FMF KTM Team announced a long-term contract extension. Ruml Crowned Speedway Champ M ax Ruml captured his third AMA National Speedway Championship after the two- round season. Ruml entered the final round of the season at Fast Friday's Motorcycle Speedway in Auburn, California, with a four-point advantage over Brady Landon, and extended his overall lead with a 23-point second round to finish with 49 points, clearing Landon's total of 43 points by six. "Max Ruml has consistently showcased his ability to contend for AMA National Speedway championships, as he adds yet another title to his already impressive resume," AMA Track Rac- ing Manager Ken Saillant said. "Max continues to elevate himself among the greats in our sport, and I am grateful for his contributions to speed- way as a top-tier competitor." Ruml broke a two-year streak of heartbreaking second-place finishes, falling just shy of Broc Nicol by three or fewer points in 2024 and 2025. Now, Ruml has captured his third championship, also earning titles in 2021 and 2023, to go along with seven second-place finishes. CN FINAL STANDINGS 1. Max Ruml (49) 2. Brady Landon (43) 3. Broc Nicol (40) 4. Wilbur Hancock (29) 5. Aaron Fox (25) Hart, KTM Announce Contract Extension F MF KTM Factory Racing announced a long- term contract extension with defending AMA National Hard Enduro Champion Trystan Hart, continuing their partnership toward a milestone 10th season together. The recently crowned six-time U.S. Hard En- duro Championship winner has been part of the KTM family for all six consecutive titles. In 2026, Hart rode his KTM 300 XC to six vic- tories from eight rounds to secure the title, while also claiming second position at the iconic Erzbergrodeo and Red Bull Tennessee Knockout (TKO) international events. The 29-year-old Canadian will now shift his sights to the 2026 AMA EnduroCross Champi- onship, which begins on October 3 in Las Vegas. "I'm extremely grateful to re-sign with FMF KTM Factory Racing," Hart said. "The team has been my home now for almost a decade. There's no place I'd rather be, and I am looking forward to the next chapter together." Tim Weigand, FMF KTM Factory Racing team manager, said, "We are excited to continue with Trystan for the foreseeable future. It is hard to believe we are approaching 10 years together. Watching his growth over the years has been incredible, and we have shared a lot of wins and great moments together along the way. We are proud of what we have accomplished, the relationship we have built, and we look forward to continuing our partnership!" CN Max Ruml captured his third AMA Speedway title.