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PHOTOS: Loretta Lynn's MX | Day 1

Check out some of the action from Day 1 at the 2016 Loretta Lynn's Amateur MX National Championship in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee

By Jacob Souder

August 3, 2016

Check out some of the action from photographer Jacob Souder during Day 1 at the 2016 Loretta Lynn's Amateur MX National Championship in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.

Heavy rains that lasted all night and on into the morning delayed the races for 3 hours. The track crew did an impressive job making the track ridable with such conditions.Photo by Jacob Souder

Austin Stroupe of North Carolina lead most of the moto in the Junior +25 for a Moto 1 win.Photo by Jacob Souder

In the Mini Sr 2 12-14 class, Ty Masterpool came from behind and fought through the conditions. He rode a flawless moto and emerged with a victory.Photo by Jacob Souder

Nicholas Romano, aboard his KX85, finished third in the first moto of the 85cc 9-11 limited class.Photo by Jacob Souder

Team Green rider and amateur star Jett Reynolds would finish second in 85cc 9-11 just ahead of Romano.Photo by Jacob Souder

Jordan Biese’s father leaps in excitement upon learning of his son’s victory.Photo by Jacob Souder

A large crowd gathers in the infield to watch the 250B class.Photo by Jacob Souder

A pileup formed near the infield during the 250B class. This area of the track seemed to collect many racers throughout the day.Photo by Jacob Souder

Jordan Bailey of Orlando, FL would inherit the lead from Mitchell Falk but not before climbing his way through the pack for a hard fought Moto 1 win.Photo by Jacob Souder

Fans lined the fences to watch the gate drop for the open Pro sport class. Plenty of next level talent in the field.Photo by Jacob Souder

Cameron Mcadoo raced a consistent moto aboard his Moto Concepts KX250F for a 2nd place in the open Pro sport.Photo by Jacob Souder

Open Pro sport Moto 1 winner Chase Sexton destroys a berm on his way to victory.Photo by Jacob Souder

Jeremy McGrath was spotted near the staging area giving support and advice to the younger racers. Many current and former Pro riders were spotted throughout the day including; Malcolm Stewart, Mike Alessi, Sebastian Tortelli and others.Photo by Jacob Souder

The Team Green Kawasaki amateur support rig is nothing short of a factory team.Photo by Jacob Souder

Factory Kawasaki team supported Super Mini standout Lance Kobusch lead every lap of the Supermini 1 Moto 1.Photo by Jacob Souder

The Supermini 1 holeshot lead by Lance Kobusch.Photo by Jacob Souder