Podium finish for Mateo Oliveira at NGPC season-opener in Delano

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Mateo Oliveira delivered a solid Pro Class podium finish at the season-opening National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) round in Delano, California, on Sunday, earning third position to commence his 2026 campaign.

 

Equipped with the Husqvarna FE 450, the 23-year-old began the 10-lap race in third position, battling among the top-five in what was a fierce multi-rider battle at the head of the field.

Alternating pit strategies throughout the race kept Mateo competitive in his fight for the podium, with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna recruit achieving a total time of 1:36:34 for third position overall.

Delano marked a consistent day of racing and important points toward his 2026 championship tally. The next round of the NGPC season will take place in Blythe, California, in two weeks.

“My race was good here in Delano!” commented Oliveira. “I got off to a decent start and was running third early on, but the pace during those opening stages was super-high – I wasn’t quite ready for it. I battled my brother [Dante Oliveira] a little bit, but we all had a different pit strategy, and I managed to come out in third, which is a good result for an intense first round, and I’m happy to be on the podium. Big thanks to the whole team, we’re working hard and will continue to improve as the races go on.”

Pro Class Results:
1. Dante Oliveira, KTM
2. Dare DeMartile, Beta
3. Mateo Oliveira, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

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