06/07/2026
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This picture says a lot. Take early in the race we see team Bend Racing/4 Hour Fuel standing together, poised on the edge of a challenge. This photo is of a river crossing, but it really tells the story of a race. 4 world class adventure athletes - each one of them holding at least one (or more) "world champion", "national champion" or "world record holder" title. But here they stand together - committed to blending their strengths and weaknesses into a unit - like the old Robotech anime series - where the individual parts join to make a fearsome foe.
And what a fearsome foe it was. Taking command before the first CP and never letting go. In a race where less than 25% of the teams will reach the finish line with all of the control points in under 36 hours, this foursome managed to do it in 19 hours.
Their experience, speed, focus, and ability to work together was on full display this weekend and we are excited to be sending this team (or some version of it) to the National Championships in Oct.