Germany’s Manuel “Mani” Lettenbichler claimed victory at the fifteenth annual Red Bull Tennessee Knockout (TKO) in Sequatchie, Tennessee, marking his third TKO win and second in a row for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider. Canada’s Trystan Hart (FMF KTM) secured second place for the second year in a row, while the UK’s Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) finished third.
The 2025 TKO attracted over 500 riders, starting with amateur hot-laps on Friday to determine starting positions. Saturday featured two rounds of amateur racing and the opening pro-class sessions, while Sunday hosted three knockout rounds leading to the main event.
Lettenbichler dominated from start to finish, winning the hot-lap, TKO race one, TKO race two, and the main event. His consistent pace and ability to capitalize on rivals’ mistakes allowed him to complete seven laps in the final with a time of 47:53.3, finishing 52 seconds ahead of Hart. Bolt held third despite a late crash, crossing the line 2 minutes and 26 seconds behind.
Main Event Top 5:
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Manuel Lettenbichler – KTM (Germany)
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Trystan Hart – KTM (Canada)
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Billy Bolt – Husqvarna (United Kingdom)
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Will Riordan – Sherco (Australia)
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Ryder LeBlond – Husqvarna (USA)
The event also featured standout performances from Eddie Karlsson, who became the first rider to qualify for the pro main on an electric bike (Stark Varg), and Rachael Gutish, who won the Women’s Pro class on her Rieju.
The TKO weekend combined pro racing, amateur championships, and eMoto competition, highlighting both traditional and electric motorcycle talent across multiple classes.
