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closed to the public throughout the year. Yet he still contained this vibe of true comfort, and it should within the motos of the 250 B class. Off to a great start in moto number one, the full gate of riders would storm into
the opening turns and straightaways, where Baker would emerge up front. Dicing it up with the likes of Branden Walther, Dilan Schwartz, and Bryce Hansen, he would put his stake in the ground, never budging to the likes
of highly contested rivals. Clicking into fifth gear down the back straight away, he was a true blue blur as he sprinted around this course, which was only getting rougher with each passing second. He would begin to close in on Hansen, but would run out of time. His stamina was on full display as well, as he was one of the riders who really yearned for a 20 (plus) minute moto; yet he took what was given, coming across the line
in second, and ready for round two. With Walther out front to begin, it was Baker who began in third, pacing Kaed Kniffing just ahead. He would latch onto the KTM for as long as possible, but would unfortunately be overtaken by Schwartz on lap three. The two would look to move forward, yet Walther and Kniffing were really setting the bar high. He would sustain a feverish pace for the duration of the moto meanwhile, holding off a charg- ing Colten Eigenmann who was fifth. Crossing the line, there was a period of curiosity, as to where he would end up overall. After all the dust (a figura- tive expression, as the track was pristine) had settled, Bakers results had place him in an exceptional third overall! We all known the true talent Chandler possesses, and are giving everyone a forewarning, as to watch- ing his results continue to climb in months to come.
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