Steward Baylor made his return to racing after flipping a coin to decide whether to buy a Kawasaki KX450 and head to NEPG round four with just 15 minutes practice.

Since parting company with FactoryONE Sherco immediately after delivering the French manufacturer its first-ever GNCC podium, the four-time National Enduro champion and elder Baylor brother has been on the sidelines and without a paid ride.

In recent weeks Stew has put out a few hints and videos on social media that have shown him back out riding in the woods on different bikes including a 450 Husqvarna.

But at the Little Raccoon NEPG Baylor finally got back between the timing beams after “flipping a coin” to decide on Friday whether to buy a stock KX450 and go race on Sunday. With tweaked suspension, a spark arrestor, 18-inch wheel and little else, Steward pulled off P2 and showed he’d lost very little in the lay-off. Baylor says he purchased the new Kawasaki KX450 on Friday before the race and put just 15 minutes on the bike before lining up to race in Ohio.

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Steward says his plan is to race different manufacturer's bikes before making a decision on a team for 2021.

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