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PHOTOS: West Virginia Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro

A look at Lane Michael’s big win at the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro in West Virginia through photos.

April 25, 2016

Lane Michael grabbed his first victory in the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro this past weekend in West Virginia. It was an exciting race, with a fast Cross Test and a rocky and difficult Enduro Test, but the Coastal Racing Husqvarna rider was up to the task and outdueled series points leader Daniel Milner for the win.

Lane Michael tries to make up time in the Cross Test, where he felt he was at a disadvantage to ISDE ace Daniel Milner.Photo By Shan Moore

Daniel Milner admitted he was not comfortable in the Enduro Test, which featured this massive rock garden.Photo By Shan Moore

Thad DuVall finally won the Enduro Test on Sunday, and the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Husqvarna rider was able to round out the podium with a third.Photo By Shan Moore

Rookie Pro Drew Higgins blasts out of a loamy turn en route to 10th overall for the weekend.Photo By Shan Moore

Jester Racing’s Josh Toth was fifth overall and top LOI rider. The West Virginia race also double as an AMA ISDE qualifier.Photo By Shan Moore

Ryan Sipes won two tests on Saturday but dropped out of the race at the end of the day when he broke a finger.Photo By Shan Moore

“Wild” Wally Palmer showed up and pleased the crowd with his usual wild style. Wally finished off the race in 16th.Photo By Shan Moore

Lane Michael likes the Sprint format and says he’s always been a good sprinter.Photo By Shan Moore

Daniel Milner absolutely killed it on the Cross Test with his smooth but fast “grass track” style of riding.Photo By Shan Moore

Ben Kelly gets sideways out of a dusty berm.Photo By Shan Moore

Craig DeLong is one of the up-and-comers in east coast off-road racing, and the Coastal Racing Husqvarna rider finished a solid ninth in West Virginia.Photo By Shan Moore