eight seconds behind the leader . Enduro Engineering / Husqvarna / FXR ’ s Jake Froman rounded out the FMF XC3 top three finishers after running a consistent race .
Making his way to the center of the Top Amateur podium once again this season was Team Green Kawasaki ’ s Joseph Cunningham who finished 19th overall and first in the 250 A class . Cunningham currently sits first in the championship hunt . Triston Landrum came through to take second in 250 A and on the top amateur podium with his 20th overall finishing position . Will Sievenpiper made the move to the 250 A class from Open A to finish third in class and 21st overall earning him the final spot on the top amateur podium at round 12 .
In the 10 a . m . race it was the Enduro Engineering / MEPMX / Fly Racing / XC Gear ’ s Mackenzie Tricker grabbing another $ 100 Trail Jesters Holeshot Award and lead the pack of women pro rider through the woods for the opening lap . However , it was the BABS Racing Yamaha / Fly Racing / Maxxis / Pro Circuit ’ s Becca Sheets making the pass on Tricker during the second lap . Sheets would continue to push as AmPro Yamaha ’ s Rachael Archer made her way into second . Sheets and Archer who are battling for the WXC National Championship , would swap the lead position throughout the remainder of the race .
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