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Brandon Ballance Interview - 2005

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#9 Brandon Ballance
Ten Quick Facts
Birth Date: 11/4/1979
Weight: 166 lbs
Hometown: Oakland, KY
ATV: Yamaha YFZ450
Occupation: "Ballance Country Hams"
1st ATC/ATV: Honda ATC 70
Started Racing: 9 Years Old
Years Racing: 3 Years
Favorite Food: Protein (steak!)
Favorite Drink: Coca-Cola
Racing Career Highlights:
1st year of racing, I finished 19th overall. In my 2nd year, I finished 10th Overall, and this year I finished 9th Overall. Also, winning the Overall at Palatka FL in 2003 and 2nd at the 12 hours ATV of America in 2004.

Future Goals:
Smile more because women like a guy with a sense of humor.

Favorite Racer & Why:
My Bro, Bill Ballance. He has helped take the sport to another level and is always a contender. His knowledge of setting up and building the best ATV is unmatched.

What type of physical training do you do?
Riding, running, boxing, weight lifting, stretching, and fueled eating habits

Do you race in a Local Series? If so, tells us about it?
I usually race a few of the Mid-South Winter Harescramble races during the off months. The races are only are only 1 ½ hours long compared to 2 hour long GNCC races and they are closer to home.

How often do you Practice & Where?
I practice one to two times per week on the farm or at a local track, and the Mid-South races are also used for practice.

Do you practice with anyone?
I practice with my Bro and few friends who just love riding

Why do you race in the GNCC Series?
It's so demanding. You need skills in motocross, hill climbing, tree dodging, rock climbing, and mud bogging, which are only a few of the things you will encounter during a race.

What are some of your highlights from this season?
My 5th Overall at “The Lonestar” and 4th Overall at “Steele Creek.” Also, the 2nd Place finish at ATV 12 hours of America Finally, the great photos ATVriders.com has captured of me with the girls.

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Which race this season would you like to forget?
The Final Round at "The Ironman” because I DNFed the race, whichs wasn’t the way that I wanted to end the season.

What were your favorite racers this year & why?
Bill Balance because he can never be counted out due to his consistency. Even if he is few minutes off the pace, he will push ahead and sneak up on the leader. Also, Chris Borich because he's hungry for a championship and it shows when he is riding.

What were your worst races this year & why?
“The Spartan”, “The Penton”, and “The Patriot” because if it weren't for bad luck, I wouldn’t have any luck at all with the mud and mechanical failures which slowed me down due to my own bad judgment

What was the most important thing you learned this year?
Dealing with a bad race day.

Are there any locations you wish were added or removed from the GNCC Series?
I am glad to see Palatka, FL removed from the series!

Any other changes you would like to see in the GNCC Series?
Radio Communication from rider to pit crew and more pit action.

What are your winter plans?
To TRAIN! I am going to eat as much pizza, medium cooked steaks, spaghetti, and corn dogs as possible. And TRAIN! Lasagna is good too

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Are you excited about heading back to Texas next year?
Yes, because the terrain is much different. It's rocky. It's demanding. It's fast.

Do you expect more factory involvement next season?
Yes, The extra spectators and riders are making the difference.

How many people do you have in your pit crew & names?
Two People, Jeremy Vincent and Jimmy Duff

Would you consider racing some GNC races if they weren’t the same weekend most of the year?
Not yet, Maybe when I can afford to build an extra quad for motocross

Sponsors:
Maxxis, Moose, Klotz, GT Thunder, Troy Racing, Ballance Racing, HMF, Custom Axis, ARS-FX, Maier, Douglas Wheel, IMS, Works Connection, W.E.R., Regina, Rebel Gears, TAG Handlebars, R.E.M., DP Brakes, Scott Goggles, Kellner Motorsports, Pro Line Fasteners, Tireballs, Fibe-Industries, Industrial Concepts, Johnson Bros. Racing, Pit-Crew, and ATVriders.com

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