Revving up community spirit: The 18th Annual Hare Scramble Event kicks up dust

St. Alphonsus had an awesome lunch corner set up to take care of the hungry racers and fans. Photo by Larry Stokke.

St. Alphonsus had an awesome lunch corner set up to take care of the hungry racers and fans. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Ben Girodat runs through the water crossing at the Peterson Hare Scramble Sept. 8. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Ben Girodat runs through the water crossing at the Peterson Hare Scramble Sept. 8. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jerik Johnson finished 3rd in the Junior B Class. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jerik Johnson finished 3rd in the Junior B Class. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Lexi Bata flies up the steep hill at the Hare Scramble. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Lexi Bata flies up the steep hill at the Hare Scramble. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Apie Conradie leaves the starting line at the beginning of the Veteran C Race. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Apie Conradie leaves the starting line at the beginning of the Veteran C Race. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Lawrence Scharneck crosses the water at the Hare Scramble. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Lawrence Scharneck crosses the water at the Hare Scramble. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Last weekend, the Pembina Gorge Dirt Riders (PGDR) hosted their 18th Annual Hare Scramble Event, an offroad motorcycle race that combines competitive spirit with community involvement. This event, part of the Dakota Scramble Series (DSS), brings out the enduring appeal of off-road racing and the dedication of local volunteers. Shawn Jelinek, President of the Eagle Ridge Motorcycle Club (ERMC), sha…