words : Steph Vetterly photos : Industrial Imaging , mjsmotophotos , Steph Vetterly Tamaqua , PA ( July 4-5 , 2021 )
Unanimously deemed “ harder than Erzberg ,” the Kenda AMA Extreme Championship series visited Tamaqua , Pennsylvania for Tough Like RORR , for Round 4 of the Eastern series . FactoryONE Sherco ’ s Cody Webb and Louise Forsley would see the top step of the podium after some brutal racing .
Racing began on Saturday with beautiful conditions and moderate temperatures for a two-moto qualifier , a welcome change from the extreme heat of 2020 ’ s race . Results from both motos would be combined and the top 30 riders would automatically advance to Sunday ’ s main event , accounting for the first three rows of competitors . A last-chance qualifier would be held Sunday morning , with the top 30 riders advancing through to the main event , accounting for rows four , five , and six .
Starting positions for Moto 1 were determined by registration time . Conditions remained dry as riders battled two laps in the approximately four-mile course . DRT Husqvarna ’ s Ryder Leblond finished a full minute ahead of FMF KTM ’ s Taylor Robert and Magna1Motorsports Husqvarna ’ s Jordan Ashburn . Webb had a rough start off the line , as he
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