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>> Kaeden Amerine rocketed out of the gate ahead of the Husqvarna of Larry Reyes. Jr as well as the KTM of Nate Thrasher. The Tennessee native found himself in a Husqvar- na sandwich as he sat between Reyes Jr. and Jace Kessler. Over the span of the second lap, Thrasher was able to work his way into 2nd position in an attempt to track down the Rides Unlimited supported rider in the lead. He closed the gap over the course of the third lap and pulled alongside his former teammate off the face of the finish line jump; he was able to get the drive into the first corner as he scooted up the inside of Amerine and into the lead. The two of them were locked in the battle for the overall with Thrasher continuing to hold onto the advantage. He was consistently one of the fastest youth riders throughout the entire week of racing and he proved it yet again with another moto win coupled with
a championship. Amerine took 2nd place overall ahead of the Husqvarna of Jace Kessler who rounded out the overall podium.
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