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Race Three (Disc Brake) Thirty-one riders lined up for the first-ever "Disc Brake" race, a reasonably good turnout in its infan- cy. Expect this class to grow as word gets around. John Ashcra did not let his lap one lead slip away this me as he laid down a domina ng performance on his CR500 to take the overall and AA class wins. Ashcra 's lap mes were nearly a full minute be er than anyone else in the field! Fellow AA class par ci- pant Wya Stoup had his hands full in fending off Lee Hickok for second. Hickok, again interrupted the AA freight train, landing in third overall and class winner in Pre-2k Open Expert and represen ng a handful of riders who a empted to "ironman" the event by running all three races in a single day — not a small feat in the day's condi ons. AA riders Bre Reichart (Kawasaki) and Josh Zerance on a unique ATK 260 LQ followed Lee in rounding out the top-five. Brandon Rowe and Neil Russler went 1-2 in the Pre-Modern 200 Novice class and put in impressive overall rides by bes ng several intermediate level riders. Dave Light stuck the orange fender of his KTM out front early and did not let up as he took an uncontested win over Anthony Lowery's YZ125 in second, followed by the McGrath-era "1-800-COLLECT" CR125 of Evan Klingensmith. Despite the rain and mud, the event and its new look were a success and an encouraging kickoff to a sure-to-be-exci ng 2021 season. Many thanks go to Mark Carlson for allowing the series to return to its longest-running venue yet again, and for using his bulldozer to get the many folks that needed assistance out of the parking lot. Thanks as well to the Mid-Atlan c's ever-willing team of volunteers, and special thanks to the sponsors that make these events possible: Potomac Vintage Riders, Preston Pe y Products, Stainless Cycle, Vee Rubber, Grove Prin ng, KMI Prin ng, Horizon Homes, and Works Enduro Riders. The 2021 schedule and complete re- sults from this event can be found at h ps://www. ahrma.org/ahrma-mid-atlan c-region. Follow the series' Facebook page @ AHRMA Mid Atlan c Cross Country for updates and news throughout the year.