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Pro Nitro Buggy: Ryan Maifield (1), Seth VanDalen (2), Spencer Rivkin (3)

Everyone quietly walked the track in anticipation for what was about to happen. They were looking for hazards and trying to decide their lines. Drivers talked lowly to their pit crews making an action plan and waiting for it all to begin. A silence fell among drivers as they waited in line before entering the drivers stand, where their fate would soon be determined. The sound of nitro engines erupt right after driver introductions conclude and a small chatter settles among the crowd. “Roll em out and check em in,” the announcer called.

The final command was made, “Down and Quiet.” Drivers took one last deep breathe. The tone sounds, and they were off! VanDalen, Maifield, and Jones were your top 3 from the beginning. Things always seem to mix up quickly right out of the gate. Jones from the bump spot was side by side with Maifield who was in 2nd. Jones was hunting down VanDalen. It was going to be 45 minutes of hard pressed racing. A small bobble by VanDalen allowed Jones to get out in front. VanDalen was on the hunt. Rivkin moved into 3rd. Jones tumbled, VanDalen got by. It was still early. They’re back to battling. Tebo, Rivkin, and Maifield were battling for 3rd. A tumble for VanDalen, Jones got out front. Almost immediately after, Maifield took over the lead. Maifield had a bobble, Jones and VanDalen were now 1 &2.

Things were mixing up it was VanDalen, Maifield and Tebo! Running as close as they were it would only take the smallest bobble for anyone to take over. Maifield took the lead. A small bobble on the back bluff from VanDalen let Rivkin, Tebo, and Jones get by. Jones and VanDalen got close together, VanDalen squeezed by into 4th. It was a pile up between Rivkin, VanDalen and Jones after the right side bluff. The new order was Rivkin, Jones, and VanDalen for places 3rd -5th. Maifield was leading with Tebo close by. Tebo got by Maifield they were battling it out. The track was ruthless. Rivkin and Jones got back out into 3rd and 4th. Those three were running so close it kept going back and forth. Maifield got out in front, everyone started to go through pit stops. Tebo, Maifield, and Rivkin were all closing the gap on each other. Maifield made the pass on Tebo. Tebo rolled it over and Rivkin flew into 2nd. Rivkin was in for fuel. 17:50 remaining.

Maifield took a tumble down the ruthless bluff, Tebo made up time the battle has gotten closer as he moved back into 2nd. Maifield, Tebo, Jones and VanDalen were all taking a different line compared to others. Maifield gained a 10 second lead on Tebo with 11 minutes to go. VanDalen was now battling Tebo for 2nd. Tebo took the wide line right before the straightaway. VanDalen did something a little different and took the inside line and passed Tebo. Tebo regained his spot. It was Maifield, Tebo, VanDalen, and Rivkin with 4 minutes to go! Maifield had a 16 second lead. Tebo rolled it over. VanDalen and Rivkin got by. VanDalen was now in 2nd. Rivkin was trying to run away from Tebo. Rivkin took the wide line into the final stretch and secured 3rd overall!

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