Atlantic
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Virgil, NY (07/18/2006) – Round
6 of the Atlantic Grand Prix took place at the
Logan Farm on July 9th at what would prove to
be the the Best Cross Country course of the
year. The course consisted of long grass tracks,
open woods trails and exciting off camber turns,
and best of all, the gate fees went directly
to the Logan Farm, which is a Thoroughbred Horse
Rehabilitation Farm that rescues sick thoroughbred’s
that would normally be euthanized. With The
sun shining bright and beautiful and the light
winds keeping everyone cool, it was a perfect
day to race. Riders traveled from all over to
race alongside big names such as Chris Borich,
Tyler Lenig, and Stephanie Verkade
Dale Freitas put together an excellent course for
the youth riders creating a safe yet fun environment
for our future Pro’s, Austin Findley out of
New Providence, PA put in yet another great race
by taking the win on his Kawasaki ATV. Brandi Harmon
and Jack Graham placed 2nd and 3rd respectively.
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#2
Chris Borich |
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Borich
& McAndrew "High 5" after the
race
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In the Morning Race, Chris Borich once again entered
to compete in the Utility Modified Class on his Honda
Rincon to get some extra seat time on his utility
ATV for the WPSA Quad terrain races. Chris Borich
and Timothy McAndrew put on one of the most exciting
races in AGP History as they battled for the lead
into the final lap of the race with Borich making
the pass for the lead in he final lap of race to claim
the overall win with McAndrew finishing second overall
and earning the Utility Unlimited class win for the
fourth time this year. Charles Godshall rounded out
the podium with a third overall finish and the win
in the 35+ Two and Four Stroke class. Stefanie Verkade
claimed yet another win in the Women’s class
with Quincy Heller and Melissa Snyder rounding out
the top three.
The Afternoon race had Chris Borich back in action on his Honda 450r, and he
wasted no time getting out front this weekend by
grabbing the Holeshot and checking out on the rest
of the class. Borich was riding extremely fast,
recording lap times that were nearly 40 seconds
faster than even the previous day’s overall
dirt bike winne r Scottie Rich. Borich would easily
go on to take the win with Tyler Lenig and Daniel
Martinez rounding out the top three overall.
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Chris Borich taking the holeshot |
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Tyler Lenig |
In other racing action, Richard Cecco made his
AGP debut in the Veteran class on a Utility Honda
Rincon, and he surprised everyone by finishing in
second place behind David Bishop on his Honda 450R.
Round 7 scheduled for July 15 and 16 at North American
Warhorse in Dunmore PA has been Canceled due to
water damage from the storms at the end of June
that dropped more than between 12” and 15"
of rainfall on parts of Northeastern Pennsylvania
and New York state. However The Race the North American
Warhorse Scheduled for August 5th and 6th is still
on!
For more information about the Atlantic Grand Prix
series go to
www.atlanticgrandprix.com