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Brian Melik those results will be tough. #4 Dane Schoeneberg- Dane has always been fast and if he races the whole season, I see no reason for him not to be in the top 5. I think he surprised some with his overall finish at Scrub Pine this season. #5 Ben Smith- Ben has always had the speed to run up front but I see this year being his year to shine. I wouldn���t be surprised to see him break in to the top 3 consistently in 2013. #6 Jarod Kulp- A couple years ago I saw Jarod being the next ECEA grand champion but he has been on the wrong side of luck recently. One thing you can count on is consistency with Jarod which makes him such a threat. I would look for consistency as well this year and a possible overall. I will rank Jarod a little lower this year in hopes of some better luck and proving Chase Compton Jared Kulp Paul Freeman Photo me wrong! #7 Brian Melik- Since Brian lives so far away, I see him doing just as well this year. With the New Jersey races being so far from him and the competition stepping up, I think we can see him 7th overall or better. His results will certainly be top 5 but missing out on events hurts in the points chase. #8 Dan Stoppi Jr.- Dan had a great year and seemed to collect a fair amount of A Hi Point hardware. He was clearly comfortable on the 2T KTM and seemed to fall in love with the Trials Tire mid-season (even riding it at the greasy Speedsville Enduro). #9 Pete Wright- I rode with Pete most of the year and I know he has it in him to be in the top 10 consistently. But with wanting to check-off some other items on the bucket list (ISDE, Baja again?, JDay), I am not sure if he will make every race. Look out for him to get a top 5 finish in the rocks this year and finish 9th overall. #10 Steve Mason- Steve has impressed me this year with excellent finishes in the sand and strong rides in the rocks. I think he has his Solid Performance suspension dialed and is ready to roll! #11 Andrew Tsakanikas #12 Ed Emery #13 Timothy Mettinger #14 Marvin Scanland #15 Glenn Cordova If you are offended by your rank or not even on here, please prove me wrong and come out this year swinging at the events! See you at Sandy Lane. BRAAAPPP! February 2013 31