He recently interviewed Eric Peronnard, founder of EnduroCross and co-producer of the Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro (TKO), along with Dan Brown, the owner of the Trials Training Center.

It’s an hour-long, wide-ranging interview.  For the TKO-related segments, see:

• 27:10 Upcoming TKO event and course changes
• 33:53 Top riders and international participation
• 36:32 Course design and race logistics for TKO

Video: Eric Peronnard: The Visionary Behind Modern Off-Road Racing

Click here for the 2026 TKO Online Registration.

The 2026 Red Bull Tennessee Knockout, coming up soon here at the TTC, is proud to announce a partnership with Project Enduro for Vets. The Top Veteran Racer Program recognizes military veterans by providing the top-finishing veterans with a trophy and a $100 race grant. Trophies and grants are awarded to the highest-place finishing veteran in A, B, C, and women’s amateur divisions.

To participate, veterans need to enter the race like normal and separately sign in with the Project Enduro for Vets staff during on-site registration at the TTC. Each veteran racing will receive a grab bag from Project Enduro for Vets. Top Veteran trophies will be presented at the Saturday awards ceremony.

Project Enduro for Vets is supported by Molecule Motosports and Guts Racing.

Please contact Project Enduro for Vets for more information on all their programs for veteran riders.

Email: admin@projectenduroforvets.org

Click here for the 2026 TKO Online Registration.

About Project Enduro for Vets:

Founded in 2024 and led by veterans, Project Enduro for Vets is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to improving the mental and physical well-being of U.S. military veterans. Our focus is helping veterans who have PTSD, depression, anxiety, permanent physical injuries, and who feel socially isolated. Our programs are supportive, inclusive, accessible, and offered at little to no cost.

2026 TKO – Spectators & Camping Reservations

Want to make sure you get a campsite on-site for the 2026 TKO?

You can now make reservations online via TicketLeap. Details on the TKO Camping On-site page.

You can also purchase weekend spectator passes at the same time. Details on the TKO Spectators page.

The biggest change for amateur riders is simple: more time on the course.

In previous years, not every amateur rider had the opportunity to compete in the first Knockout race. This year, every amateur entrant will take part in Saturday morning’s TKO Race 1 after Friday’s class-specific Hot Laps determine starting positions.

The top 250 riders who complete Race 1 within the 2½-hour time limit will advance to Saturday afternoon’s Knockout Race 2. From there, the top 30 amateur riders will earn the opportunity to line up with the professional riders for the final stages of the weekend.

That means more riders get to experience the challenging terrain at TTC, and the strongest amateur riders get a chance to test themselves against some of the best Hard Enduro racers in the world.

New classes bring younger riders into the TKO

Another major addition for 2026 is the introduction of five Peewee and Junior classes for riders ages 4–15.

The youth races will take place on their own dedicated course Friday morning, before the amateur Hot Laps begin. It adds a new dimension to an event that already attracts riders ranging from first-time competitors to international Hard Enduro stars.

And with all 23 classes of the AMA National Hard Enduro Championship represented—including two eMoto classes—the TKO continues to expand the ways riders can participate.

More racing on Sunday

The top riders will also have more time to battle it out on Sunday.

The final day will feature two Knockout races followed by a multi-lap main event for the top 20 riders. The main event has been extended from 35 minutes to 45 minutes plus one lap, giving the finalists another ten minutes of racing before the checkered flag falls.

Taken together, the four rounds give the top riders roughly three hours of racing over the weekend, with a $12,000 purse on the line.

The 2026 TKO is also the final round of the AMA National Hard Enduro Championship, adding championship implications to the already intense racing.

And yes, six-time TKO winner Cody Webb will be back, looking for win number seven.

All of this unfolds right here at the Trials Training Center, where the terrain that makes TTC such a unique riding and training destination becomes one of the world’s toughest Hard Enduro courses for one weekend each year.

For a complete look at the 2026 changes, including the full race format, classes and other TKO updates, read the original announcement on the Tennessee Knockout website:

More Racing and More Classes for 2026 Red Bull Tennessee Knockout

TTC Mototrials Family Camp 2026:
June 15-18

2026 MOTOTRIALS FAMILY CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN

2026 Family Camp PDF Flyer (PDF)

2026 TTC Mototrials Family Camp & NextGen schedule (PDF)

Three mornings of mototrials instruction with patient, knowledgeable instructors. Learn:

• Proper Body Positioning
• Bike Setup
• Log Crossings
• Off-Cambers
• Hill Climbs
• So Much More

Afternoons full of games and activities for the whole family:

• Annual Swimming Trip to Foster Falls
• Ice Cream Social
• Trials Bikemanship – Family Fun Motorcycle Game
• Fun Games, Silliness, & General Tomfoolery

Lodging/Camping

See our TTC Accommodations page for details on the range of options are available for lodging and camping at the TTC motorcycle resort. Contact us for availability and to make reservations.

NextGen CompetitionRegister for the 2026 Eastern Next Gen Mototrials Youth and Women’s Eastern Regional Championship

During this two-day weekend course, Ryan will explain, demonstrate, and coach each rider. Skills are taught from the essential fundamentals to the most advanced Trials techniques that Trials and extreme Enduro riders use to win championships. The training format is designed to help each rider develop a solid skill base and quickly advance in ability.

Particular attention is paid to identifying and eliminating “bad habits” that stunt the growth of all riders at all levels. The weekend ends with everyone practicing the composite of their new skills in a minimum of one section with focused coaching from Ryan.

Why Train with Ryan Young?

With over 35 years of coaching experience, Ryan is widely regarded as one of the world’s top mototrials instructors. He’s played a key role in shaping 90% of the US trials pros, helping them reach elite levels of performance. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or looking to sharpen your fundamentals, Ryan’s expert guidance will help you unlock new skills.

Class Details

• Dates: May 23-23, 2026
• Time: 9 AM – 5 PM each day
• Location: Trials Training Center, home of world-class events like the Red Bull Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro (TKO)
• Pricing: $500 for the two-day class; $750 with bike rental

Reservations:

Spaces are limited, and classes fill quickly. Contact us to reserve your place.

Accommodations:

Check out our accommodations page for overnight options.

Additional Ryan Young two-day classes at the TTC in 2026:

• October 3-4
• November 14-15

Don’t miss this chance to train with a legend and take your mototrials game to the next level.

Here’s the flyer with all the details (click to enlarge):

Please call us here at the TTC at 423-942-8688 to make your RV, Cabin, and Primitive Camping Reservations.

We’ve updated the PDFs for the Schedule and the Session Descriptions.

SECTION DESCRIPTIONS:

SCHEDULE:

See all the TTD details here including the link to the online registration.

• Online registration ends at 11:30 PM CDT, Thursday, March 26.
• Onsite registration will be available Saturday morning, March 28.

At about the same time, Tom shifted his popular YouTube channel from “documenting the process of learning trials to now helping to share what I’ve learned to inspire others.”

He also launched his Trials Progression website “to teach real skill development by breaking down techniques into drills and fundamentals in a safe way to learn and keep riders motivated through milestones of achievement.”

Tom will be one of the instructors again at this year’s 2026 Trials Training Days.

Follow Tom on his Instagram @tomtrantow.

Maddie Hoover, 2025 NATC Women’s Pro Class Champ

Ray Peters, Ray Peters Trials Schools:

Tom Trantow, Trials Progression:

Ben Eudy

And:

Abigail Buzzelli
Adam Blumhorst
Alex Koper
Ben Eudy
Caroline Kent
Chis Buzzelli
Cole Cullins
David Cunningham
Eric Cunningham
Glenn Falter
Jesse Wellenstein
Josh Owens
Josh Roper
Maddie Hoover
Mika Lonsdale
Mike Dalmaso
Olivia Cunningham
Pat Calhoun
Ray Peters
Ron Lee
Seth Vorseth
Sherman Smith
Tom Trantow