More than 150 riders competed in the Hot Springs ORV 800 motorcycle races throughout the day on Sunday.
Several racers from Hot Springs competed and placed in the kid's, women's and long divisions.
The race was part of the Arkansas Hare Scramble Championship Racing Series. It is the first race of the series that will take place in Hot Springs this year, drawing riders from throughout the state and the region.
Participants race on a narrow trail, no wider than their handlebars at certain points, which includes obstacles like fallen trees, roots, creek crossings and jumps, said event promoter, James King. The track for the men's and women's class is seven miles long.
Races began with the youth races early Sunday morning and ended with a seven-mile men's race. King, the two-time defending pro champion of Arkansas, won first place for the Class AA and overall long-distance race with a total time of 2:11.17.
Mackenzie Burns, of Royal, took first place for the women's class with a time of five laps in 50:10. Harrison McMahan, of Hot Springs, finished second in the overall kid's class with a time of nine laps in 31:38. Jeremy Dobbs, of Hot Springs, took fourth for the junior advanced division with a time of five laps in 46:40.
Caleb Blees, of Mountain Pine, placed second in the youth race with 11 laps in 15:49. He was followed by T.K. Kendrick, of Hot Springs, with 10 laps in 15:48.
The series has been around for about 22 years according to series president Travis Dupriest. Each race is divided into various divisions based on the rider's age, gender and ability. Dupriest said racers as young as 4-years-old compete and some continue racing well into their 60s.
"There is no other sport in existence where you'll find the best of the best on the track at the same time as beginners," King said. "Anyone can come out and race with the biggest and the baddest."
The family-friendly event had several points for spectators to take in the race throughout the course. Many spectators brought their own off-road equipment to navigate the 12,052-acre off-road park.
The next race in Hot Springs is the Hot Water on June 3. Races are open to the public for a small fee and to anyone with the equipment and desire to race. For detailed results and more information, visit http://www.ahscs.com.
The results included.
Overall Long
James King, Hot Springs, seven laps in 2:11.17
Kole Henslee, Nixa, Mo., seven laps in 2:14.01
Noah Clark, Ozark, seven laps in 2:17.11.
Overall short
Brady Johnson, North Little Rock, six laps in 52:08.
Logan Evans, Alma, six laps in 54:16.
Zeb Mooney, Sheridan, five laps in 45:04.
Women
Mackenzie Burns, Hot Springs, five laps in 50:10.
Heather Woodard, Ringgold, La., four laps in 45:53.
Overall kids
Holden Allmon, Nashville, nine laps in 31:13.
Harrison McMahan, Hot Springs, nine laps in 31:38.
Preston Elmore, Glenwood, eight laps in 31:01.
Peewee
Wyatt Baker, West Fork, 13 laps in 16:03.
Caleb Blees, Mountain Pine, 11 laps in 15:49.
T.K. Kendrick, Hot Springs, 10 laps in 15:48.
Sports on 04/11/2018