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Bryan Cook - KTM 450XC GNCC ATV Racing

Interview: Bryan Cook - FRE / KTM GNCC Pro XC1 ATV Racer
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Bryan Cook - KTM 450XC GNCC ATV Racing
#5 Bryan Cook - Quick Facts
Birth Date: 1/15/1980
Weight: 185 lbs
Hometown: Casar, NC
ATV: KTM 450XC
Occupation: Brick Mason
1st ATC/ATV: Honda 110 ATC
Started Racing: 2001 - Honda 400EX
First Pro Race: 2004 - YFZ450
Hobbies: Mtn Bike / Golfing
Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo
After spending the last five years as a privateer in the XC1 Pro ATV class of the GNCC Racing Series, Bryan Cook has had much success, with many visits to the podium, and even a couple of wins. Cook’s hard work and effort over the years has finally paid off, as he will be sporting a new factory ride from FRE / KTM for the 2010 GNCC Racing Series.

In 2008, Cook’s consistency and speed had him claiming fourth in the pro points chase, establishing him as a rider with much potential. Cook repeated his success in 2009, taking home an impressive sixth place at the end of the season, despite a dramatic spike in competition amongst the pro ATV class.

A brick layer by trade, the soft spoken Cook is confident going into the 2010 season, and with his new found support, Cook appears to be quite a force to be reckoned with for the podium.

ATVriders.com recently spoke with Bryan Cook about his new deal with FRE / KTM, his outlook on the upcoming season, and how this top notch ATV racer is adjusting to his role as a new father.

ATVriders.com: Bryan, you had a great 2009 season, winning round three and taking fifth overall for the season. Now for 2010 you’ve got your first factory ride with KTM. You must be pretty excited about that.
Bryan Cook: 2009 was good, but, I’m really stoked about riding for KTM this season.

ATVriders.com: Can you tell us a little bit about how you got started in ATV riding and racing?
Bryan Cook: I started out just riding around my house a little bit and I got into racing through Santo DeRisi. He lives close by me and he got me into racing the GNCC series.

Bryan Cook - Honda 400EX GNCC ATV Racing Bryan Cook - Honda 400EX GNCC ATV Racing
In 2003, Bryan Cook was the top GNCC Amateur ATV Racer finishing 12th Overall & winning the 4 Stroke A Class
In 2004, Bryan Cook moved to the Pro Class & signed on with FourStroke Tech to race the YFZ450

ATVriders.com: Did Santo Derisi have a big influence on your GNCC ATV racing career?
Bryan Cook: Yes, he has been a really big influence. He is a good friend and has always been very supportive.

ATVriders.com: You started racing the GNCC in 2001 in the amateur classes. Do you have any amateur titles?
Bryan Cook: Yes, I’ve gotten championships in both the GNCC 4-Stroke B and 4-Stroke A classes.

Bryan Cook - Honda 450R GNCC ATV Racing Bryan Cook - Honda 450R GNCC ATV Racing
In 2006, Bryan Cook formed Team eXcel with Santo Derisi, but unfortunately, Bryan broke his collarbone at Round 1, which sidelined Bryan till Round 5
Bryan Cook struggled through 2007, but 2008 was another story as he claimed 5 Podium finishes & his 3rd career win in his home state at Yadkinville

ATVriders.com: When did you decide to move up to the Pro Class?
Bryan Cook: That’s a good question (laughs)…I think it was in 2004.
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