in place as late as Friday, but the
storm clouds dissipated, allowing
both days' racing to unfold
unhindered by weather.
Still, a dark cloud ultimately
hung over Lima on the
weekend. Saturday's second
premier-class heat race
was marred by a multi-rider
incident that tragically claimed
the life of veteran racer Dan
Bromley, the 2018 Singles
Champion and reigning
AdventureTrackers Champion.
A decorated racer and beloved
paddock figure from a family
with deep racing roots, Bromley's
condition was on the minds of
all who raced for the rest of the
night and weekend, and in their
hearts once they learned of his
passing. He was 30.
Half Mile I
Friday's race action was spared
any knowledge of that future,
and at that point, everyone felt
relieved to be racing at all.
Rick Ware Racing's Briar
Bauman entered with all the
momentum, having won the
previous four main events in
convincing fashion. However,
another Harley-Davidson-
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