Career
He has 69 National wins. Born in Portuguese Elizabeth, New Jersey, Lafferty has been factory sponsored by manufacturers such as KTM United States of America, part of KTM, an international manufacturer of on and off-road sporting motorcycles. In 2009, Husaberg North America, a division of KTM Motorsports, Incorporated. signed Mike to the Husaberg Factory Race Team for the remainder of the 2009 and 2010 season.
His father, Jack Lafferty, is also known within the sport as a very competitive senior class rider, and for being largely responsible for his son"s success since a young age.
At regional enduro events, Jack is recognized for his physical longevity and riding skill, both of which he has managed to maintain in spite of his advanced age. He consistently outpaces many younger, healthier riders.
In the United States Enduro community, the Lafferty name has become synonymous with the sport. Mike Lafferty in particular, is a well-known figure, respected by the community"s constituents.
In addition to his factory sponsorships, Lafferty receives product sponsorships from various motorcycle product manufacturers (primarily in an off-road context, but also from manufacturers who make products for on and off-road riding such as tire and clothing manufacturers, or products such as race-fuels and other fluids).
In a motorsport that does not receive much press coverage, and is supported by only a small fan following outside of the participants themselves and their families, there is not a lot of prize money or advertising (spokesperson) contracts. Factory sponsorship in Enduro racing does not include contracts that are comparable to those received by factory riders in motorsports like Supercross. Lafferty is one of those few.
He finished third in Tennessee, third in Texas, and third in Georgia.
