Dante Oliveira Crowned 2025 AMA National Hare and Hound Champion

MURRIETA, CA – October 20, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – A podium result at the final round of the AMA National Hare and Hound Series in Lucerne Valley, California, was enough for FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Dante Oliveira to be crowned the 2025 Pro Class champion, capping off an ultra-consistent first season in the series highlighted by two round victories.

Equipped with the KTM 450 XC-F, Oliveira – who had already clinched a sixth-straight National Grand Prix Championship earlier this month – entered the final round with a narrow nine-point advantage at the head of the Pro Class standings, requiring a strong performance to seal the title.

After posting another consistent ride at Round 9, second position enabled Oliveira to deliver FMF KTM Factory Racing the championship on Sunday upon receiving the final checkered flag of the season.

Nine podium finishes and two round victories contributed to Oliveira’s Hare and Hound title run this year, underscoring his versatility while contesting multiple series in 2025.

Dante Oliveira: “I wanted to get a win here to close out Hare and Hound because I had quite a few P2s this year, but to get the title is the most important thing! I got a pretty good start, and all-in-all it was a good day – I rode smoothly there in behind first place. I felt great on the bike, the whole team was amazing in getting me ready to battle, and together we have a lot of confidence. To lock up this championship feels awesome, and it wasn’t an easy one to come by. Consistency was our goal entering the season in the desert this year, and I think we executed that well, so I am stoked!”

Pro Class Results

1. Zane Roberts, Beta
2. Dante Oliveira, FMF KTM Factory Racing
3. Dalton Shirey, Husqvarna

UPCOMING OFFROAD RACES – OCTOBER 2025

10/24: EnduroCross Series – Round 2
10/25: EnduroCross Series – Round 3
10/26: Grand National Cross Country Series – Round 12
10/26: National Grand Prix Championship – Round 8

Source: KTM North America, Inc.

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