WIND
IN THE
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sions showcased the growing
depth of the sport, with many
riders tackling their first-ever
hard enduro. Youth class winner
Graham Kobak displayed both
composure and fitness beyond
his years. "I got out strong and
tried to keep the same pace all
the way," he said. "I just wanted
to get out of sight of Bentlee
[Bredekamp]. The course was
perfect—not too hard, not too
easy—and I was able to find
traction and creative lines to get
around people."
Bentlee Bredekamp, who
finished second despite a rough
crash, said, "I hit a tree right
away." He injured his fingers but
pushed on regardless. Kobak's
victory tightened the points
battle with Bredekamp and
Chase DeLong, bringing the trio
within just 16 points of the East
Regional Championship lead and
setting the stage for a dramatic
showdown at the final round.
With Flynn's victory, the
championship fight now nar
-
rows to the season finale. The
final round of the AMA East Hard
Enduro Series is scheduled for
October 26 and hosted by the
Reading Off-Road Riders (RORR)
in Good Spring, Pennsylvania, for
the RORR Coal Cracker Smacker.
Stephanie Vetterly
OVERALL (Top 10)
1. James Flynn (Bet) 3:04:26 (8 Laps)
2. Daniel Lewis (Bet) 3:06:16
3. Quinn Wentzel (Rie) 3:06:45
4. Kamakana Waiwaiole-Kahalepuna
(KTM) 3:09:29
5. Tobin Miller (KTM) 3:23:36
6. Makana Barger (KTM) 3:53:28
7. Tucker Miller (KTM) 4:09:14
8. Boogie Rivera (KTM) 4:16:03
9. John Kroll (KTM) 4:08:47 (9 Laps)
10. Leiber Ponce (GG) 3:30:31
(10 laps)
Quinn Wentzel (5) rounded out
the top three overall.