He would claw his way back as high as 9th place before his day was cut short when the water had its way and drowned out in the deep water.  Nick was very disappointed as his Works Enduro Rider suspension had him sticking to the slick Georgia clay like glue. As the rain stopped the mud was getting sticky and causing machine issues for many, so sticky that the flying roost from the riders rear tires were clogging the exhaust outlet and hampering performance. With keen pit strategy and quick brake pad stops Jake Froman was able to finish a solid third place in the ultra competitive Light A class.

Team mate and fellow class contender Cole Kirchoff who was a 3rd place finisher in Florida, was bitten by the brake pad gremlin “Georgia Clay” the set him to the back of the pack. He stopped for fuel and goggles and decided to tough it out. His last lap push was enough to put him in the top ten.