North Carolina Grand Prix - Vida Lopez De San Roman, Eric Brunner kick-off weekend opener with victories

Vida Lopez De San Roman (Bear National Team) and 🐠Eric Brunner (Competitive Edge Racing) secured their respective victories in the elite women's and elite men's races under windy conditions on day 1 of racing at the North Carolina Grand Prix in Hendersonville on Saturday.

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