Hard Lessons And Harder Wins At Wildwood
T
he Fallen Timbers Hard
Enduro returned to Wildwood
Lake Raceway in Little Hocking,
Ohio, September 27-28, with a
course that delivered everything
riders expect from this iconic
stop on the AMA East Hard
Enduro Series, presented by IRC
Tire. Promoter Jeff Husted and
property owner Brent Windland
once again carved a layout that
blended punishing rock gardens,
steep hillsides, flowing creek
beds, and several cave passages
into a seven-mile loop that
demanded endurance and preci
-
sion. With amateurs racing in
the morning and the Pros and A
riders hitting the trail in the after-
noon, the day showcased both
grit and skill across all levels of
competition.
The morning began under a
thick fog, with moisture clinging
to the track and giving the rocks
a slick coating. Amateurs faced
some of the toughest condi
-
tions of the day, and it was Davin
Shike (GasGas) who rose to
the occasion. Starting from the
fourth row, Shike grabbed the
holeshot and never looked back,
leading every lap on his way to a
dominant victory.
"The first lap was perfect rid
-
ing conditions; it was nice and
tacky," he said. "The second lap,
I could tell it was slicker but still
manageable. On the third lap,
there were definitely some spots
that were difficult, but overall, it
wasn't that bad."
His win not only underscored
his ability to manage changing
terrain but also strengthened his
grip on the AMA East Regional
Amateur Championship.
Behind him, Gage Hill (KTM)
charged from deep in the pack
to claim second, relying on
momentum and throttle control
to push through the bottlenecks
that plagued the field.
Rounding out the podium,
WIND
IN THE
P38
Kamakana
Waiwaiole-
Kahalepuna was the
overall winner at
the Fallen Timbers
AMA East U.S. Hard
Enduro in Ohio.
PHOTOS: STEPHANIE
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