Spring A Ding Ding 2022 Recap - BLAKE GARDNER

California's Blake Gardner would burst into the town of Kemp, Texas in 2022, gathering tons of attention from those in the area. Creating quite the dusty trail when traveling from the West coast, Gardner arrived at Underground MX (for the Spring A Ding Ding) to an immaculate facility; where the track was sculpted to perfection, before embarking on the College (18-24) class. He assembled an overall score of fourth, which is destined to be improved upon as he confidently prepares for the 2023 racing season.

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