The AMA East National Harescramble Championship series makes it's first stop this year at Sumter SC for round 1 the 14th annual Burnt Gin Harescramble on January 26th and 27th 2013.  The SERMA club organizing this SETRA event promises a great time in the South Carolina woods and they have again pulled out all the stops for this Sumter Dirt Bike Week event.  This also being the first national event of the year provides a great opportunity for the factory guys to come out and test their rides.  Sumter will also be the location of the 44th annual Sumter Enduro the following weekend, we may even see some enduro riders showing up for some seat time in this terrain since parts of the enduro loop will be included in this event. There still are some entries open for the enduro.  For Northern racers this provides an opportunity to race on something a little less slippery than ice and snow and also enjoy a little southern hospitality.  The race will take place in the Manchester State Forest East of Columbia SC and will include youth and adult bike classes.  Entry fees will be for the weekend will be only $5 gate a bargain, $60 pro, $40 amateur, $25 youth and there will be a $800+ cash purse for the pros  Free camping will be available at this site for harescrambles weekend only, if you need to camp during the week the SERMA club maybe able to accommodate you.  There are plenty of hotels in the area, please refer to the SERMA website for list.  No alcohol, campfires, pitbikes or ATV’s are allowed at this event.  SETRA will also be running  mini cross country events on the 26th in case you want more seat time.  For more details contact Johnny McCoy at 803-481-5169 or email [email protected], Jim Fairey at 803-356-5561 or email [email protected] or the SERMA club website www.sermaclub.com .