Koontz Mega Series ~Kelly Mountain Race Coverage

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With the last row on the track, I started making my way to where everyone else was headed, the ditch crossing!

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I could hear two quads as they worked in and out of the field section, making their way to the ditch area. I could see McGill was still in the lead, but Sturdivant was giving chase. The sound of the engines grew silent as they approached the deepest hole of the day, and now with both riders together, it would come down to who could get through first.

Brent was the winner this lap and McGill found himself in second

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The pair raced out of sight, re-entering the field and passing my position, but it was McGill back in the lead!

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Bithell was in second as the ditch crossing had played to his advantage

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Sturdivant was now in the 3rd spot and making his Maxpower engine scream as he hunted down the leaders

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The field sections had already seen alot of abuse from the Bike races held earlier in the day and were full of kickers and braking bumps

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As the riders cleared my spot, I headed off to get some shots of the mudfest that was taking place.

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Even on the first lap, lines were starting to open all along the ditch as riders become stuck in the mud

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The racers biggest friend on this day would once again be the many willing fans and spectators who dove in to lend a hand!

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The big Utilities were having fun I think!