prepare for the ISDE in Italy , and even competed on eco tires , which didn ’ t stop her from taking eight test wins .
“ It took me a couple tests to get comfortable running the Six Days tires ; it ’ s slick out there ,” said Richards . “ The end of yesterday I started feeling really good on the cross test , but I couldn ’ t quite figure out my lines in the enduro test , so after yesterday I actually went and walked the enduro test and found a bunch of lines . Today in the enduro test I felt a lot stronger , and also a lot stronger on the cross test . Just a lot more comfortable getting used to that Six Days tire . So , it was a pretty good day .”
AmPro Yamaha ’ s Rachel Archer was a strong second on Saturday , finishing just four seconds behind Richards , but Richards , becoming more accustomed to the eco tires , picked up the pace on Sunday and outdistanced Archer by just over 22 seconds in the overall results .
“ Brandi was ripping in the cross test and I couldn ’ t quite pull enough time in the woods on day one , but it came down to just one second ,” said Archer . “ Then day two , she just annihilated me , but I enjoyed it .”
VOL . 6 ISSUE 8 - AUGUST 2021 // PAGE 145