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LOCAL NEWS

JONATHAN JOHNSON AND EVAN SMITH SIGN WITH BETA RACING

words & photo courtesy of Beta USA
Beta Racing is excited to announce the signing of Jonathan Johnson . The 24-year-old from Landrum , SC will ride for the Beta Factory Race Team on a two-year deal . Jonathan wrapped up the GNCC XC3 championship this year with a dominant season . Next year , he will compete in the XC2 and the NE Pro2 class at the National Enduro aboard a Beta Factory 250 RR .
Beta Racing is excited to announce the signing of Evan Smith . The 26-yearold Jefferson , GA resident will ride for the Beta Factory Race Team in 2022 . Evan will compete in the XC2 class at the GNCC , alongside his teammate Jon Johnson , aboard a Beta Factory 250 RR . He ' ll also race the National Enduro Series in the Pro class on a Factory 390 RR . Smith has raced both series and has several top-5 finishes . His experience , coupled with the support of the Beta Factory Race Team , will help drive a successful 2022 campaign .
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JONATHAN JOHNSON Beta Factory Rider
“ I turned pro in 2018 and have competed in both the XC2 and XC3 class at the GNCC . I won the XC3 title this year . I ’ m excited to be joining Beta for the 2022 & 2023 seasons . The Beta Factory 250 RR will suit me well in the chase of XC2 and NEPG Pro2 podiums .”