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| KTM's
Josh Kirkland(center) claims his 4th Win
of the Season & Brian Wolf(left) claims
the 2nd Spot followed by Parker Jones
(right) |
In XC2 Pro-Am, FRE KTM's Josh Kirkland was
able stop Brian Wolf's win streak. Wolf came
in second, followed by Parker Jones in third.
"The race went pretty well," Kirkland
said. "I put my head down and tried to
do my best."
Jones started the race in first, taking home
the $100 Rekluse XC2 ATV Holeshot Award. The
three riders battled with Walker Fowler, in
his debut race in the XC2 class until Fowler
had mechanical issues. Fowler would end up finishing
17th.
Top Amateur Award went to College A class rider
Zachary Strong.
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KTM's
Angel Atwell Claims the Women's ATV championship |
In the morning race, FRE KTM's Angel Atwell
was also able to tie up the women's championship
by taking second place behind her niece, Kristen
Atwell, who took home the GT Thunder Amateur
Overall Award. Yamaha's Traci Cecco took third.
"It feels awesome," Kristen said.
"After having some disappointing races,
this feels great."
Atwell tied up the Women's Championship today.
She said she has been working for nine years
to secure it.
Tomblin remarked on the 'changing of the guards,'
on the podium, as Cecco, a 7-time national championship
congratulated Atwell on the podium.
"This women's class is tough," Cecco
said. "I'm happy to be a part of it. I
remember winning my first championship. It's
an amazing feeling."
"I've been working for this for nine years,"
said Atwell. "It hasn't sunk in yet, but
give me a bit and it will. I'm glad to have
the team I have to help get this."
Racing continues tomorrow with bikes. Next
up for the series is the ITP Power Line Park,
October 3-4 in St. Clairsville, OH.
