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TABLE OF CONTENTS AREA DIRECTORS & CLUB INFO

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WHO TO CONTACT 5 EDITOR’S NOTE 7 ON THE COVER 7 PREZ SAYS 9 CHAPLAIN’S CORNER 11 WHAT’S NEW? 12 LITTLE BROWN JUG RACE REPORT 14 HARD ENDURO SUMMER 18 FTR CROSSWORD 22 PIT DOG OF THE MONTH 23 COHEN’S CORNER 26 2021-2022 EVENT SCHEDULE 30

Photos in this issue provided by: VARIOUS FTR MEMBERS

DALTON ANDERSON SEPTEMBER 2021

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AREA DIRECTORS & CLUB INFO

AREA DIRECTORS AREA #1 - Out-of-State, Panhandle Don St. John (912) 674-9786 dirtyfaceracing@tds.net AREA #2 - Hamilton, Suwannee, Columbia, Baker, Union, Bradford, Nassau, Duval, Clay, Putnam, St. Johns James Benton (904) 589 0093 bentonracing116@yahoo.com AREA #3 - Gilchrist, Alachua, Levy, Marion, Citrus, Sumter, Lake Wiliam Toreki (352) 372-1135 stillbill@cox.net AREA #4 - Flagler, Volusia Joe Carrasquillo (386) 295-8428 fdjoec@aol.com AREA #5 - Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, West Hillsborough Shane Hitz (747) 213-4399 shane.hitz@yahoo.com AREA #6 - East Hillsborough, Polk Jerry Curtis (813) 917-9885 jcurtis@4tbs.net

AREA #7 - Seminola, Osceola, Orange

Jason Ennis (321) 615-8227 jason.ennis@mypowersports. net AREA #8 - Brevard, Indian River Sam Boydstun (407) 467-3951 woodsracer@cfl.rr.com AREA #9 - Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, DeSoto, Highlands Ron Thomas (941) 232-9562 ronthomasftr211@gmail.com AREA #10 - Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin Ken Harris (772) 370-4434 khei9862@gmail.com AREA #11 - Charlotte, Lee, Glades, Hendry, Collier Rick Miller (239) 707-5504 groundsforce@gmail.com AREA #12 - Palm Beach Kyle McAfee (561) 722-1318 rkyle914@aol.com AREA #13 - Borward, Dade, Monroe Billy Cone (954) 347-4605 clar123@comcast.net

CLUB CONTACTS

Apollo M/C Mark Bordelon (321) 794-0993 markbord115@gmail.com

Palm Beach Track & Trail Randy Rash (954) 931-5709 motodadfla19@aol.com

Azalea City M/C Gary Wyatt (386) 684-2698 wyattg1@windstream.net

Perry Mountain M/C Brad Belcher (205) 340-4298 perrymountainmotorcycleclub@gmail.com

Big O Trail Riders Derek Tremain (863) 634-8183 derektremain@gmail.com Big Scrub Trail Riders Curtis Bell (386) 679-8201 curtbell@rocketmail.com Central Florida Trail Riders Elesa Berard (407) 376-7115 elesa@embarqmail.com Columbia Enduro Riders Ricky Dennis (803) 786-0051 mastercraft@bellsoth.net Daytona Dirt Riders Joe Carrasquillo (386) 615-0722 secretary4ddr@gmail.com Family Riders, Inc. Johnny Thomas (843) 553-1463 familyriderssc@bellsouth.net Greenville Enduro Riders Chris Poole (864) 617-4342 info@greenvilleenduroriders. com Nature Coast Trail Blazers Rob Swann (813) 731-5552 rswann222@gmail.com Old School Dirt Riders Ben Kelly (941) 650-1473 ftr90racer@yahoo.com

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River City Dirt Riders James Benton (904) 589-0093 bentonracing116@yahoo.com Sarasota Area Dirt Riders Randy Faul (863) 244-3709 randt817@gmail.com Southeast Florida Trail Riders Frank Campbell (561) 951-3732 flawoods35@yahoo.com Sumter Enduro Riders Johnny McCoy (803) 481-5169 serma@ftc-i.net Suncoast Trail Blazers Scott Doerr (352) 238-0337 doerr66@gmail.com Sunrunners Dirt Riders Ernest Burkett (863) 712-2600 ewburkettjr@yahoo.com Tallahassee Trail Riders Mikey Rainey (350) 591-5386 trailriderstallahassee@gmail. com Treasure Coast Trail Riders Luis M Rodriguez (772) 801-9777 luisabx@hotmail.com

WHO TO CONTACT OFFICERS PRESIDENT Randy Faul (863) 244-3709 president@floridatrailriders.org VICE PRESIDENT Pete Rose (941) 270-1189 vicepresident@floridatrailriders.org SECRETARY Kelsey Saltar (386) 315-4713 secretary@floridatrailriders.org TREASURER Kayla Vawter (863) 381-2649 treasurer@foridatrailriders.org HARE SCRAMBLE CHAIRMAN Randy Rash (954) 931-5709 hschair@floridatrailriders.org

ENDURO CHAIRMAN George Tolson (863) 698-3837 endurochair@floridatrailriders.org HARE SCRAMBLE REFEREE Dan Aitken (407) 461-8595 hsref@floridatrailriders.org ENDURO REFEREE Glenn Hunt (678) 231-4100 ghunt350sx@gmail.com

BUSINESS MANAGER Darlene Riggs (352) 538-6291 businessmanager@floridatrailriders.org

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RIDER REPS AA/A ENDURO Don Chriss (407) 694-5614 decorlando@gmail.com B/C ENDURO Sam Boydstun (407) 467-3951 woodsracercfl@rr.com

SPECIALTY A/B ENDURO Peter Magee (352) 472-6932 cr250@bellsouth.net SPECIALTY C/WOMEN ENDURO Jimmy Pitts (321) 234-5086 AA/A HARE SCRAMBLE Timothy Campbell (561) 723-4370 thetimtime@gmail.com

B/C HARE SCRAMBLE Ryan McCarthy (941) 234-5086 ryanmccarthy90@gmail.com SPECIALTY A/B HARE SCRAMBLE Danny Kittell (727) 244-7299 kittell@verizon.net SPECIALTY C/WOMEN HARE SCRAMBLE Kerri Chambers (863) 956-9140 jekchambers@aol.com SATURDAY CLASSES HARE SCRAMBLE Kurt Lucas (786) 385-7771 kurtlucas101@gmail.com SATURDAY CLASSES HARE SCRAMBLE Pete Rose (941) 270-1189 pwrracingktm@gmail.com PAGE 5

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ON THE COVER Josh Tolken rails a berm in practice at the Big O Big Buck Hare Scramble last season. Josh will be making the move up to A Open this year.

EDITOR’S NOTE By the time you read this we will have completed our first Hare Scramble of the season. This is always an exciting time of the year, we get to see who is moving classes, who has put in the work over summer and who has gotten some new equpment for this season.

Last month I headed up to the Little Brown Jug Enduro up in South Carolina and let me tell you, it was an awesome event. The trail conditions were perfect with the perfect amount of moisture. To add to that the weather was epic

with the high in the mid 70s.

Hoepfully we had that same weather at Bartow 1, but doesn’t seem likely in September in Florida.

Either way, I am sure it will be an amazing event.

CFTR does a great job at opening up the hare scramble season and I am sure 2021 will be no different.

Best of luck to all of the racers this year and I cannot wait to start doing some race reviews in the next coming issues!

Kurt Lucas Managing Editor

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PREZ SAYS run together, especially for our banquet coordinator Darlene.

The banquet committee and all those that jumped in the day of our banquet, Thank you! It was a great event and without all of you helping out it could not have happened.

Ready to Start While we are all ready to line up and hear the “10 Seconds” command of our famous starter, I would like to share the many Thanks to all the unselfish volunteers that helped with this year’s banquet. So many of you worked your tails off months prior to and the entire weekend to make sure we had a great time. I’m sure that the hours and days just started to

As the excitement builds and we kick off our 21/22 season, many new faces will step into our world with uncertainty and apprehension of what they are getting themselves into. So many new families are ready to try out our world of off road, family/friend gatherings and just getting away for the weekend.

FTR members have always been great hosts with friendly acknowledgements and willing to welcome new families into our world with information and suggestions.

As we start our season, let’s continue to visit our neighbor and make new friends while we

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set up for the weekend. Like a lot of other sports and organizations, we are seeing a tremendous increase of new members that want to see what FTR is all about and as the old saying goes; the first impression is the one that counts. Like most of us, we all had someone to help guide and show us the right way to do things and also told us the things we shouldn’t be doing.

These new members are also potential club members, I know my club can use more members and I would imagine other clubs could also. Just a thought! I hope everyone has renewed their memberships, FTR, AMA and the Minor Releases as we are ready to go racing!

Thanks for listening, Randy Faul

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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER god. God is not for sale.

Don’t seek earthly replacements like possessions, power or prestige.

Starting Line to Checkered Flag…

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 With the new racing season fast approaching, here are some thoughts on how God watches over us and so wants to be our friend, our Lord and Savior!

Psalm 16 1-2 Keep me safe, O God, You are my protection, my comfort and my security.

I’ve run for dear life to you.

I seek you for my salvation.

I say to God, “Be my Lord!”

Have full reign over me.

Without you, nothing makes sense.

Without You, all is chaos and confusion.

3 And these God-chosen lives all around— My brothers and sisters who chose to follow You. what splendid friends they make!

Our hearts are alike; supportive and loving each other.

4 Don’t just go shopping for a

I swear I’ll never treat god-names like brand-names.

Because His name is Holy, pure, the highest to be praised, held in awe, glorified and worshipped.

5-6 My choice is you, God, first and only.

I choose you first and forever.

And now I find I’m your choice!

You love me so much You gave your Son to pay my sin ransom!

You set me up with a house and yard.

You supply my every need, no matter what the circumstance And then you made me your heir!

Because of Your love, I am a joint heir with Jesus!

7-8 The wise counsel God gives when I’m awake Your wisdom and direction keeps me focused and at peace. is confirmed by my sleeping heart.

I can sleep through the night knowing you are in full control of my life.

Day and night I’ll stick with God; I will continue to trust You. I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go.

I will not run from You my desire is to be close to you always.

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9-10 I’m happy from the inside out, My joy comes from my heart and from the outside in, I’m firmly formed.

You keep me safe, healthy, on track.

You canceled my ticket to hell— Because of Jesus paying my price, that’s not my destination!

Hell and Satan can never, ever have me!

11 Now you’ve got my feet on the life path, You will be with me all my days all radiant from the shining of your face.

Your presence, Your Spirit within me.

Ever since you took my hand, From the day, I turned my life over to You, I’m on the right way.

I know you will guide me on the straight and righteous course!

“The Good Race” joy service is every Saturday night from 7:30 to 7:45 pm. We meet at the CMA tent. Bring a chair and come join us!

Blessings on and off the road, Jim and Betty Edleston CMA

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WHAT’S NEW? BOD MEETING MINUTES - 7/24/21 New Business:

Rule Book change as follows:

1. George Tolsen has a proposal for BOD to approve paying enduro score keeper $1 per FTR rider on estimate $800 per year. Current head tax was at $5 for out of state enduros and $7 for instate enduros, which will now be increased to $6 out of state and $8 in state.

Motion to approve George Tolsen, 2nd Randy Faul.

Unanimously approved.

(Sections L-8 and L-9 to be modified):

2. Randy Faul has proposed an increase in head tax by one dollar per rider to create a scholarship fund.

Also to increase from $4 to $5 per rider to update, maintain, repair, and to staff the electronic scoring and sign-up equipment and the radio communication system. Motion Randy Faul, 2nd Pete Rose. Unanimously approved.

L. Competition Apparel and Equipment

3. Donny has presented a proposal to purchase waterproof radios and mics (ip67 radios with earbuds $100 each with 15 sec cut off) $5,000 purchase cap.

Motion Donnie, 2nd Randy.

4. Tim Nordle gave an update on the new moto tally scoring, registration, and transponder system.

5. Update from Dan on the 35 ft cable operated antenna for sign up trailer. Cap at $6,000 purchase price.

Motion by Randy Faul, 2nd Kelsey Saltar. Unanimously approved.

6. As discussed in the EC meeting, we have decided to eliminate tech inspection and spark arrestors.

Full meeting notes available on FTR website

Chapter III General Rules …….

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8. (Deleted): Spark arrestors are mandatory on all ICE competition vehicles in the Hare Scrambles and Enduro series. Vehicles competing in the Peewee classes shall be exempt from this requirement. The spark arrestor must be approved by the USFS. A rod test may be performed to verify the presence of the spark arrestor. (Add): USFS-approved Spark Arrestors may be required on competition vehicles for specific events by individual Clubs, Promoters, Land-Owners, or Government Agencies, and public notice of any such requirement shall be posted on the official FTR website at least 30 days prior to the event. For example, Enduros on public land require a Spark Arrestor. Race vehicles will be inspected for compliance prior to the start of such events.

9. (Deleted): All race vehicles must pass Official FTR inspection for rule compliance [Tech Inspection] prior to participating in any FTRevent including practice. Any rider racing a vehicle that has not passed Tech inspection for the event will be subject to disqualification [DQ].

10. Utility Quad – Any quad manufactured with racks and four-wheel drive is required to compete in the Utility Quad class.

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES - 7/24/21 Called to Order: by President, Randy Faul 12:15 pm Establish a Quorum: members present – quorum reached President’s Report: Randy thanks everyone for coming and being a part of the season and banquet. We need content for the magazine so please feel free to contact Kurt.

BOD appointed Chairperson: Kyle was in charge of the scholarship fund this year and we were able to have 6 scholarships this year roughly $3,000 each. Thank you to all the clubs that donated.

Old Business: 1. Approval of General Membership meeting minutes for August 3, 2019. Motion to approve by Randy, 2nd by Kayla approved unanimously New Business: Vote on Elimination Spark arrestors and Tech inspection. Section I #8 and #9 to be eliminated from the rule book.

Discussion of starting stayc and stryder races for 2-4 year olds after the quad races on Saturday. See each club for approval Adjourned: 12:40 Motion Kayla 2nd Kelsey

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES - 7/24/21 New Business: 1. Discussion on eliminating tech inspection and spark arrestors.

2. Discussion on salary increase for Tim Nordle. We will amend Tims contract to $2,400 per race (an increase of $100) and a check shall be sent to him on the first of the month.

We will not need tech inspection to check transponders as we will be requiring every rider to bring their helmets to sign up to check transponders. We will not need tech inspection to check spark arrestors if we eliminate them.

It will be the rider’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper numbers and backgrounds associated to their transponders. If the rider is not scored correctly due to numbers/ backgrounds or transponders they need to see the scoring trailer.

5. Discuss increase of our head tax by another two dollars per head to compensate Tim to handle tech which will be seen further in BOD minutes

We will still create a funnel into practice to check for arm bands and tethers for quads

Adjourned: 9:44am Motion; Kelsey 2nd Kayla

6. Discussion of having a lawyer on retainer to handle official documents and contracts 7. Discussion on eliminating partial points for not finishing the entire race to be brought up at HS meeting

There was a suggestion to delay bike practice 30 minutes to allow enough time for the quad course to be swept and any trail changes to be made.

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Scott Gawler finished 3rd in AA - Photo by Dalton Anderson

LITTLE BROWN JUG RACE REPORT Once again the Greenville Enduro Riders put on a stellar event with the LIttle Brown Jug Enduro. The conditions in the Upstate region of South Carolina were epic with minimal dust and great traction. The weather was the talk of the pits with the hottest part of the day being in the high 70s. What more could you ask for?

The first test of the day was a long one, about 15 miles.

I personally prefer to start

with a short test, in order to get loosened up and get the flow of the trail, but GERA had other plans. The first test featured some flowy field sections, tight off-camber woods, a few creek crossings and even a few, small, rock gardens.

After the first test the riders went back to teh pits for “lunch” before heading back out for the final four tests. I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t a little odd going back to the

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truck so early. I am used to the 3 tests, lunch, and then back out for 3 more. However, after that 15 miler I wasn’t complaining.

Test 2 was a more traditional 7 miles. This test featured some tight pine sections as well as some challenging hills through tight woods.

The club did a great job of providing ample passing opportunities allowing for faster, and slower, riders to lose less time.

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Test 3 was, in my opinion, the best test of the enduro. It started out along a creek bed that had the best dirt I have ever ridden. The trail flowed up and down the side of the creek providing some slick spots that tested throttle control. After the flowy creek bed section teh trail took riders through a winding woods section with great ruts, allowing riders to charge through the corners. At only 6

miles long the test was over quick, maybe because it was so damn fun.

Test 4 was the shortest out of the 5 tests, at just 5 miles. This was by far the toughest test with very tight, off-camber hills that were very technical and tested the riders skill. Passing was very tough in this test which provided another challenge on top of the terrain.

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Lastly, Test 5 was another long one at 12 miles. This test had everything from steep hills, logs, rocks, flowy trails and some of the tightest trails on the whole property. The last mile of the test, when your legs start to cramp and fingers can’t move, was very tight and technical. Turning the corner and seeing the finish never felt so good.

Photos by Dalton Anderson

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HARD ENDURO SUMMER midway point for me in the Southeastern Extreme Riders series (SEER) formerly known as American Hard Enduro (AHE). I am still running the Silver class and currently head into the last 2 rounds in 7th. Our travels have all been related to these types of “Hard Enduro” racing.

Kurt- Where have the races been and is the platform similar to Harescramble or Enduro?

Coming back into racing in 2021 has been a lot of work for so many teams, companies and families. We are all so fortunate to be able to do this sport of riding around on our dirtbikes and every race track not only has unique terrain and challenges but usually a good story or two to tell of a camping moment with friends and moto family. In catching up with the riders of FTR in and around the Florida areas today we catch up with Austin Lasure and his family and race team FCS Racing to find out what they did over the 2021 FTR off season.

Kurt- Austin how are you doing these days?

Austin- Hey Kurt, I am doing well. Enjoying the summer days here in Florida and we have done a fair share of traveling these past few months.

Kurt- What kind of traveling?

Austin- Well this summer was the

Austin- The races are typically throughout North Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia and Kentucky. All in the mountain regions. I ran Tennessee Knockout, an AMA Extreme Championship race and The Kenda Battle of the Goats as well additionally. Most races are 3 hrs checkpoint styled and similar to Hare Scramble races just with much more difficult terrain hence the term “Hard” or “Extreme” Enduro.

Kurt- So what is the allure to this style versus MX, Hare Scramble or even GNCC? Austin- Well for me I am not the best at running wide open. I like the style of conquering the terrain, some of which seems impossible even as I walk it but then the race happens and you find yourself getting after it. I came from hard units in the Army and afterwards and love the challenges. Honestly it reminds me of combat to an extent. You prepare for this unknown challenge and soon as you hit that first hill comes all your planning goes out the window. It’s very much about having a base strategy and remaining calm and thinking through the strategy of the race. I remember the first time I got shot at in Iraq. I jumped on the wrong side of a barrier and all my thoughts of what I thought would happen went out the window. The more you do it through the more you build a foundation of keeping your head together while under stress.

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Kurt- Are the bike setups quite different from our normal Hare Scramble setups?

Austin- Actually this is one of the biggest differences. Hard Enduros typically demand a gummy tire, super soft suspension and several items to protect the bike from rocks and other objects that can damage the bike and end your race. I joke but my 300 XC rarely sees 4th gear.

It’s about technique and endurance. Averaging 180 heart rates for 3-4 hours puts so much stress on your mind and your body. You start really making every movement count.

Kurt- Anything else new happening in the team with FCS Racing?

Austin- Absolutely! Over the summer we picked up a few new sponsors that have tremendously helped us to make races and improve on and off the bikes. Central Florida RV Center in Apopka whom I have used for years for purchasing RV’s and the work on them took us up on an offer and has been amazing supporting our Motorhome and the RV’s of team members. Central Florida Powersports is non stop supporting us in parts and thank goodness we have a great mechanic and suspension specialist with Kyle Turnis over at Moto4Play. We partnered with HBD Motografx now and have been working hard with them on all the canopies, shirts, gear and kits to meet race needs. We signed Landon Lynn as our premier AA rider again and are super stoked to have that hard working guy back on our roster.

Travis Dorff has been training throughout the summer with Matt Karwat from 2020 Mx Goggles who is a super fast moto dude and Derek Haile has been out every weekend working to get ready for B Class in FTR.

in our respective classes. We do this for fun but we also take it quite seriously. Make no mistake we want those wins. We are having a great time meeting new people and making connections throughout the region. I plan to be more of a support role. I’m not in FTR for the racing aspect right now with heavy focus on hopefully stepping into the Gold or Pro class of Hard Enduro in 2022. I also have 2 boys that will be in FTR soon in 2022 as well and I am working with my oldest to prepare him properly for racing. I want to see the team cohesion grow and thrive to better ourselves with every race, challenge and adversity. Whatever comes our way we are ready!

Kurt- Well thanks for the insights and if anyone wants to contact Austin Lasure team manager of FCS Racing you can reach him at austinlasure5@gmail.com or connect with them on Instagram under handle FCS_Racing_Official Thanks so much Austin for your time and we look forward to see all those red white and blue shirts and kits running around at the races!

Kurt- Last Question, any goals for the upcoming season with FTR? Austin- Our goals are primarily tobe on the box

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Dayton Neff airs it out at the Coyote Revenge Hare Scramble last January

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COHEN’S CORNER

by Adam Cohen

This past weekend in Buffalo South Carolina the FTR Enduro series kicked off with the Little Brown Jug! It was awesome to finally be back at the races and get to see our FTR family again. The weather was absolutely perfect all weekend long which made for a great day of racing.

I was on row 24 so the trail was in great shape for me this year, compared to last year’s starting position on row 86. The event consists of six individually scored tests which are all challenging in their own unique way. Tests 1 and 6 were extremely long compared to the others. I struggled with the hard packed soil and the extremely tight trees early on in the first test. Thirty minutes in I washed the front end while trying to avoid a log my buddy Alex Lugar shot in the trail while making a pass on me, and I realized that this race was going to be won by slowing down a bit and flowing with the trail as opposed to the normal dump the clutch and hold it wide open mentality that a lot of us Florida sand riders tend to have.

The next 4 tests were shorter tests where you were able to push pretty hard without trying to conserve energy. I was able to pace off Kyle McAfee in the opening few minutes of each test which really forced me to ride the motorcycle properly as well as focus on hitting good lines. It’s very easy to find yourself in “No man’s land” with the way the enduro events are structured so it’s extremely important to make sure you are always trying to push forward even if you’re riding solo.

Test 6 was another long one but it played right into my strengths which allowed me to push my limits and win the last test which was enough to give me the win in A200. The LBJ is a fantastic race and one that I will make sure to attend as long as it’s around.

I hope you guys enjoyed my write up and I look forward to improving my writing and riding throughout the season. Can’t wait to see you all at Bartow!

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Adam Cohen airs it out on his CR 125 SEPTEMBER 2021

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Alex Lugar at the 44th Annual Orange State Enduro

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2021-2022 EVENT SCHEDULE DATE RACE # CLUB LOCATION SEPTEMBER 09-05 Enduro #1 GERA Clinton, SC 09-18/19 HS #1 CFTR Bartow, FL OCTOBER 10-03 Enduro #2 Suncoast Croom, FL 10-16/17 HS #2 Azalea City M/C Hog Waller, FL 10-24 Enduro #3 Big Scrub TBD 10-30-31 HS #3 SADRA Homeland, FL NOVEMBER 11-07 Enduro #4 Perry Mtn Maplesville, AL 11-13/14 HS #4 DDR Ormond Beach, FL 11-21 Enduro #5 River City Macclenny, FL DECEMBER 12-11/12 HS #5 Old School Punta Gorda, FL JANUARY 1-08/09 HS #6 Suncoast Brooksville, FL 1-22/23 HS #7 PBT&TR Okeechobee, FL FEBRUARY 2-05/06 HS #8 TCTR Indiantown, FL 2-19/20 HS #9 Sunrunners Bartow, FL 2-27 Enduro #6 CFTR Richloam, FL MARCH 3-10 Enduro #7 DDR Ormond Beach, FL 3-19/20 HS #10 Nature Coast Dade City, FL APRIL 04-02/03 HS #11 Apollo M/C TBD 04-16/17 HS #12 Big Scrub TBD 04-30/05-01 HS #13 RIver City TBD JUNE 06-05 Enduro #8 Cherokee Greensboro, GA

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