On The Pegs October 2019 -Volume 4 - Issue 10 | Page 92

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Ferderer, who was nearly last off the line of 18 of the Midwest’s best XC racers,
quickly worked his Checkpoint Off-Road/Larsons Cycle Suzuki to fourth on the first
lap. Heat and humidity became a key factor as the race wore on with temps hitting
89º and the three front-runners of Whipple, Ferderer and McDonald, all racing on
minimal sleep after attending separate weddings in neighboring states the night
before. Ferderer admitting to having to “go deep in the pain cave” to finally run
down Whipple on the last lap.
AA racer Alex Tweeton was the Grand Prize Winner of the 2020 Timbersled Snow
Bike kit, after having his name drawn from the pool of racers who took part in
Triple Crown rounds one, three and five.
AA Results
1. Nate Ferderer Minnesota SUZ
2. Tanner Whipple Illinois KTM
3. Matt McDonald Illinois KTM
4. Troy Horbaty Manitoba HSQ
5. Ben Ward Iowa KTM
6. Devon Jirik Minnesota KTM
7. Colt Converse Illinois HSQ
8. Wyatt Setterburg Iowa HON
9. Jamie Driskell Iowa YAM
10. Dawson Driskell Iowa HON
Season Recap
5 races, 4 states
3 AA winners from 3 states
1426 total entries - 285 rider average
8 states and 2 provinces represented
$17,500 payout over 5 rounds
$3,530 year-end AA payout
$17,650 year-end amateur awards