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after that. I go back to the pits—
just a lot of little things. Hopefully
we'll be more prepared for next
season."
Strang's runner-up finish put
a shine on a season that saw a
combination of wins, defeats and
mechanical woes. "It's good to
get back on the podium, especial-
ly at the last race of the year," said
Strang. "I feel like I was so close
to a win all day. Honestly, a little
bummed, but I had a blast. That
was so much fun. Just 15 years of
(Right) Becca
Sheets
announced her
retirement after
wrapping up
the women's-
class XCW
Championship.
(Left) Thad Duvall
came away with
the day's win, the
first of the year
for the Husqvarna
rider. (Right)
Veteran racer
Josh Strang was
in the hunt all
day for the win
but came up just
short.
