Santin proved to be an unstoppable force in the sportsman ranks, capturing three victories over the three-day XDA FuelTech Bike Bash. His Suzuki Hayabusa performed flawlessly, powering through the competition.
Santin’s stellar performance at the 6th Annual FuelTech Bike Bash began Friday night in the sold-out field of sixty-two bikes competing in the Hard Times Parts & Service Gambler’s Race. After navigating through five intense rounds, Santin faced off against David Ashton, who was riding a 1995 Suzuki GS-1150, in the finals. The showdown, however, was short-lived as Ashton went -.007 red, handing Santin an early and decisive win. This triumph marked the beginning of a remarkable weekend for Santin, who would go on to secure two more victories
Mickey Thompson Tires Top Sportsman saw its quickest field in history with most of the field running in the sevens. Durwood Rawlings qualified #1 with a 7.504. Gary Clontz and Santin worked their way through the quick sportsman class to meet in the finals. For the second time in one weekend, Santins’s final round competitor would turn on the red light to hand him the win at the staring line.
The Mickey Thompson Tires Top Sportsman class featured its quickest field ever, with the majority of competitors clocking in the sevens during qualifying. Durwood Rawlings led the pack, securing the #1 qualifying spot with a 7.504. In a thrilling progression through the fast-paced Sportsman class, Gary Clontz and Jeffery Santin battled their way to the finals. In a dramatic repeat of earlier in the weekend, Santin’s final-round opponent lit up the red light at the starting line, granting Santin another victory by default.
The 1 Stop Speed 5.60 Index class saw a strong turnout, with thirty-three bikes fiercely competing for the coveted eighth-mile sportsman class victory. The competition was intense, with the top four qualifiers, led by Jimmie Miller, all clocking a perfect 5.60 to secure their spots. In the final round, Santin faced a formidable opponent in Dustin Lee, who was determined to end Santin’s winning streak.
When the lights dropped, Santin gained the early advantage with a .048 reaction time, edging out Lee’s .087. The finish line approached in a flash, and the two riders were neck and neck in a thrilling battle for the win. As they reached the finish, Lee pushed his bike to the limit but ultimately broke out with a 5.568, handing the victory to Santin’s precise 5.601 run.
The XDA season finale is set to take place at Maryland International Raceway from October 4-6 for the 32nd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals. This event will see over 600 Professional, Sportsman, and Grudge motorcycle racers go head-to-head, vying for more than $90,000 in cash prizes. Mark your calendars—October promises to be a thrilling end to the season you won’t want to miss!
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