Te Puke Endurocross

1 of 7, Tauranga's Jim Lowe-Pattie (KTM) in a spot of trouble during the heat races.

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Tauranga's Jim Lowe-Pattie (KTM) in a spot of trouble during the heat races. Photo: Colin Smith.

2 of 7, The skills of multiple Trials champion Jake Whittaker (Wellington) were ideally suited to the Te Puke Endurocross course.

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The skills of multiple Trials champion Jake Whittaker (Wellington) were ideally suited to the Te Puke Endurocross course. Photo: Colin Smith.

3 of 7, Jake Whittaker (166) leads eventual Endurocross winner Warren Laugesen during semi-finals action at the Te Puke Endurocross.

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Jake Whittaker (166) leads eventual Endurocross winner Warren Laugesen during semi-finals action at the Te Puke Endurocross. Photo: Colin Smith.

4 of 7, The KTM of Chris Hilton has completed the first obstacle but left its rider behind as the field gets away at the start of the Last Chance race.

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The KTM of Chris Hilton has completed the first obstacle but left its rider behind as the field gets away at the start of the Last Chance race. Photo: Colin Smith.

5 of 7, Third placed Liam Draper (Auckland) escapes from chaos behind him.

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Third placed Liam Draper (Auckland) escapes from chaos behind him. Photo: Colin Smith.

6 of 7, Trials ace Warren Laugesen used smooth-riding skills and strategy to take out the Endurocross title.

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Trials ace Warren Laugesen used smooth-riding skills and strategy to take out the Endurocross title. Photo: Colin Smith.

7 of 7, Flanked by podium finishers Jake Whittaker and Liam Draper, Endurocross champ Warren Laugesen shows of his blistered hands.

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Flanked by podium finishers Jake Whittaker and Liam Draper, Endurocross champ Warren Laugesen shows of his blistered hands. Photo: Colin Smith.