Ivan Ramirez Wins Rabbit Creek 100 Hare & Hound
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FMF KTM Factory rider Ivan Ramirez
took the win at the Rabbit Creek 100, the third round of the AMA
National Hare & Hound Series.
Ramirez got off to a great start as the rider's took off down the
long bomb. He pulled the holeshot and never looked back on his way
to the win. Despite never losing the lead, Ramirez did have to work
hard for this victory. After the first loop, he was only 3 seconds
ahead of the 2nd place rider as they came into the pits.
"I could hear him right behind me," stated Ramirez. Luckily,
Ramirez had a quick pit and was back on the track still in the
lead. "I continued to hear him for a while. It seemed like if I had
an issue, he would have an issue so I never did lose the lead."
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Part way into the second loop, Ramirez was able to pull a gap. "I
had started to get a big lead but then I crashed with a few miles
to go. I got up quick and was able to cross the checkers about 30
seconds ahead of him. This course was a lot of fun today. It was
tight single track down in some sections and then wide open sand
washes. I'm really thankful to get this win."
Ramirez's win at the third round marks his first victory of the
season. Now three rounds into the series, he sits 2nd overall in
the point standings just 4 points behind the lead.
Next Event: April 26, 2015 - Lucerne Valley, CA (Round 4)
Source: KTM North America
Rabbit Creek 100 Overview And Point Standings
Overall Results
- Ivan Ramirez - KTM
- Ricky Brabec
- David Kamo - KTM
- Axel Pearson
- Skyler Howes - KTM
- Dalton Shirey
- Justin Morgan
- Colton Udall
- Joshua Knight - KTM
- Joseph Wasson - KTM
Overall Point Standings
- Ricky Brabec - 80
- Ivan Ramirez - 76
- Axel Pearson - 53
