| May 21, 2018
2018 Virginia Sprint Enduro Results – In wet, but ever-improving conditions, Josh Strang returned to the top of the leaderboard when the Husqvarna rider took the overall win at the Lake Sugar Tree Sprint Enduro—round three of the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro Series–at Lake Sugar Tree Raceway near Axton, Virginia, May 19-20.
2018 Virginia Sprint Enduro Results
“This was a long time coming, and that’s what makes it special,” Josh Strang said from the podium after winning his first sprint enduro in two years.
To be exact, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory rider last won a round of the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro series on August 16, 2016, at the Rockcrusher Sprint Enduro in Young Harris, Georgia.
Not long after his 2016 victory, Strang suffered a foot injury during ISDE competition, which was a major setback for him. For just over a year now, Strang has worked hard to regain the speed that once carried him to the 2010 GNCC title.
With the win, Strang moved ahead of Grant Baylor and into third overall in the series standings.
Layne Michael struggled with the muddy conditions on Saturday, but came on strong during Sunday’s event with the track tacking up. The KR4 Husqvarna rider scored two test wins on Sunday to finish just behind Strang in the runner-up slot.
Ryan Sipes rounded out the podium 22 seconds behind Michael. The Rockstar/Leatt/Maxxis Husqvarna rider won five of the six Cross tests over the weekend, but struggled in the Enduro tests.
Fourth overall went to Grant Baylor, who battled for the lead on Saturday, however, the Tely Eenergy KTM rider struggled to stay on two wheels on Sunday.
Despite the crashes, Grant was just eight seconds away from a podium finish behind Sipes.
Jordan Ashburn kicked off the weekend by winning the opening test on Saturday, an Enduro test. The Beta USA rider was sitting third behind Evan Smith and Josh Strang at the end of the day. Sunday was a tough day for the Tennessee rider, however, and he settled for fifth overall at the end of two days of racing.
2018 Virginia Sprint Enduro Results
OVERALL RESULTS
- Josh Strang (Hus)
- Layne Michael (Hus)
- Ryan Sipes (Hus)
- Grant Baylor (KTM)
- Jordan Ashburn (Bet)
- Steward Baylor (KTM)
- Mike Witkowski (Bet)
- Mario Testa (KTM)
- Evan Smith (Hus)
- James Justice (KTM)
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