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Moonshine Enduro New Straitsville Enduro Riders ACES Round 1 New Straitsville, Ohio March 17, 2013 By Heather Wilson T he Moonshine Enduro, hosted by the New Straitsville Enduro Riders, kicked off the 2013 season on a blustery winter day. The temperature was in the low 30s and the wind certainly didn't help. Michael Jolly (HSB) attested to the cold weather, "It was cold so anytime we weren't in the woods. Anytime we were not in creek or on a road, I was happy." Trevor Kline took the The enduro consisted of 75 miles of riding, divided into Overall win at the openseven sections. ing round of the AppiWheelsports racer Trevor Kline (KTM) took home the lachian Championship Overall win at the first race of the season. Kline dropped Enduro Series. eight points, while second place AA competitor, Zach Klamfoth (KTM) was just one point CYCRA, ENDURO ENGINEERING, FLY RACING, behind Kline. HUSQVARNA, JM CYCLE, KENDA, KRW CYCLES, It was a tough break for Klamfoth KTM, LEATT, MOOSE RACING, OHIO MOTORCYCLE, when he burned the out-check at the OSBURN ASSOCIATES, POINT VIEW CYCLES, start of section two. Klamfoth tied REMHERT'S KTM / KAWASAKI, SMITH'S POWER Johnny Barber (HSB) but Klamfoth SPORTS, SPORT CYCLES, WESTERN POWER SPORTS edged him out in emergency check and WHEELSPORTS. points. Barber took the third place AA spot and last season's Overall A winner, Bench Racing Marty Kehlmeier (left), now riding By Heather WilAA, rounded out fourth place in the AA class. son Open A competitor, Michael Jolly (HSB), captured the Overall Overall: Trevor Kline A win, was fifth overall and dropped 11 points. Jolly beat Billy Trevor Kline (KTM), a sixth seaFarmer (HSQ) out for the Overall A spot by emergency check son ACES competitor, started points with Jolly having 932 and Farmer having 1114 e-check riding enduros at age 15.5 and points. started riding hare scrambles at Overall B went to a second-year ACES competitor and Open B age four. rider, Aaron Cooney (KTM). Cooney beat Jordan Collins (KTM) He is aboard a 2011 KTM 300 that he's ridden the past two by a point for the Overall B position. years. He said it worked excellent. "I made a few small suspenThe next race will take place on April 7 in Shade, Ohio, known sion adjustments a few weeks before the enduro, and my bike as the Lost in Lodi Enduro. was spot on. I was impressed with how well the trail was after In addition to the Race Report, check out the Bench Racing all the rain we had." page with interviews and photos. He commented that the last few years have been really tough The Appalachian Championship Enduro Series (ACES) is a train New Straitsville, but he complimented the club for a great job ditional time-keeping enduro series. laying out the track. We would like to thank the following sponsors for contributing "During the race, I just tried to ride my own race and not worry to the growth of our series and supporting our riders: CATON'S about how everyone else did." That method of thinking proved CYCLE CENTER, CLINTON COUNTY MOTORSPORTS, well for Kline. 22 Trail Rider www.TrailRider.com