Yamaha's Taylor
Kiser Ironman GNCC Pro ATV Race Report
GNCC Racing - Round 13- Ironman- Crawfordsville
, IN
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Yamaha's Taylor Kiser
would get a good jump off the line, and
move into the 2nd place position by the
third lap
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Crawfordsville, IN (11/3/2009) -After
the St. Clairsville Ohio event I headed back down
to Florida to continue my training regimen. While
home I was also able to compete in an FTR race the
week before the Ironman. I headed north the week
prior to the last race of 2009 with one goal in
mind; to finish as close to the front as possible.
I knew that if I could put together a solid race
I would earn the number two plate for the 2010 season.
As the morning race unfolded I remained as calm
as possible; I knew that I had put in an immense
amount of effort before every race and this one
was no exception. I felt ready and confident as
I waited for the ten second call. I had a decent
jump off the line and as the Pro class charged
for the first corner I was near the front but
immediately pushed myself to get into the top
three. It took me longer than I had hoped but
by the second lap I had worked my way into third
place and by the third lap I had took over the
second place position.
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Kiser would secure
the #2 plate for the XC1 GNCC class for
2009
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As we took the white flag I was within striking
distance of the lead but the top four of us were
not giving up ground; as we all battled it was
important to pick smart lines. As I made it to
the Ironman hill climb I picked a line and pinned
the gas. When I crested the top of the hill a
rider had spun the tires which caused me to hit
him. I lost all momentum and my quad started down
the hill. So many spectators came to aid which
I am very thankful for. Together they all got
my quad back to the top and I was able to get
back into the race. I knew I had lost a great
deal of time but I pushed as hard as I ever had
to get to the checkered flag.
I took the checkered flag in eighth place which
is not where I would have liked to finish; but
this was enough to secure the number two plate
for the 2010 season! I went from number six to
number two which is a great accomplishment!
This year was great; I have a lot
of great sponsors and supporters that have a hand
in my successful season and I cannot thank them
enough; Yamaha,
Houser, Ohlins, HMF, Maxxis, Mike Kiser Welding,
Raber Industries, T&K Cycles, HiPer, Moto
X Nutrition, Fly, Powermadd, Fasst, Ballance Racing,
Precision Racing, Rath Racing, GT Thunder, DP
Brakes, G4 graphics, Derek Tremain- ARS Powersports,
Baldwin Motorsports, Big Nutz Racing, Chester
Vet Clinic, Jason Lyons – Mona Vie, Spectro
Oils, Tire Balls, Exposed Clothing, Albright Motorsports,
IMS and Eden Winery
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