Ducati Desmo450 EDX Claims Triple Victory at Vegas to Reno

Hero Racing Off Road’s Ciaran Naran Takes Overall Victory for Third Consecutive Best in the Desert Series Race, Team Fohse’s Jordan Graham Wins the Over 30 Pro Class and Marley Racing Claims Open Amateur Victory in 505-Mile Desert Race

SUNNYVALE, CA – September 1, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Ducati delivered a dominant performance at the Casey Folks Vegas to Reno “The Other Way,” with three Ducati teams claiming victories across the overall, Over 30 Pro and Open Amateur classifications aboard the Ducati Desmo450 EDX (Enduro Cross) during the grueling 505-mile desert race.

Ciaran Naran, alongside teammates Cody Simpson and Callum Norton, secured the overall victory aboard the Hero Racing Off-Road Ducati Desmo450 EDX, marking his third consecutive victory in the 2026 American Off-Road Racing Championship. Naran completed the demanding course in 7 hours, 44 minutes and 26 seconds, edging out Preston Campbell in a thrilling battle that came down to mere seconds after more than 500 miles of racing.

Adding to Ducati’s success, Jordan Graham claimed victory in the Over 30 Pro class aboard the Ducati Desmo450 EDX. Competing in the Pro Unlimited category alongside Team Fohse teammates Kyle Tichenor, Travis Damon and Brett Stevens. Graham’s result delivered a second Ducati victory at one of the most demanding events on the American off-road racing calendar.

Rounding out Ducati’s triple victory, Marley Racing claimed the Open Amateur class, with riders Derek Marley, Colin Hicken, Bryson Dastrup and Will Funke completing the demanding event aboard the Ducati Desmo450 EDX. The result gave Ducati victories across three distinct classifications, highlighting the versatility and competitiveness of the Desmo450 EDX across a broad range of off-road racing.

The success at Vegas to Reno was supported by Pirelli and Ducati North America, which provided tire support and technical support to all three teams throughout. Ducati North America worked alongside Hero Racing Off Road, Team Fohse Ducati and Marley Racing to provide technical assistance, spare parts and race support.

“We are incredibly proud of all three Ducati teams for their incredible performances at Vegas to Reno,” said Jason Chinnock, CEO of Ducati North America. “To come away with victories in the overall, Over 30 Pro and Open Amateur classifications, including Ciaran’s third consecutive win, is a tremendous result. 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.”

Hero Racing Off-Road continued winning streak, combined with class victories from Team Fohse and Marley Racing, adds another chapter to Ducati’s growing presence in North American off-road competition.

The triple victory at Vegas to Reno further strengthens Ducati’s momentum in the 2026 American Off-Road Racing Championship.  For more information, visit Ducati.com.

Source: Ducati Motor Holding SpA

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