EASTON GRAVES - Spring A Ding Ding 2023 Recap

The number thirty-one of Easton Graves had been working hard throughout the off-season and had prepared to travel to the Spring A Ding Ding searching for top-tier finishes. And with immense focus, that's exactly what the KTM rider would do. He demonstrated excellent starting technique while powering forward from the gate(s), racing through the laps that followed with podium finishes on his mind...which led to a remarkable third-place overall being established (in 65 (10-11) LTD), and an extraordinary number-one plate being obtained in the 65 Open classification!

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