2005 GNCC "The Wisp" Round #9 Live Coverage

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<center>Complete Morning Overall Results (http://www.atvriders.com/results/2005GNCC09WispMorningOverall.html)

Morning Class Results (http://www.atvriders.com/results/2005GNCC09WispMorningResults.html)

Complete Afternoon Overall Results (http://www.atvriders.com/results/2005GNCC09WispAfternoonOverall.html)

Afternoon Class Results (http://www.atvriders.com/results/2005GNCC09WispAfternoonResults.html)

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McHenry, MD - The GNCC heads north to the Maryland Mountains for one of the most scenic races of the series with breath taking views of the Deep Creek Lake from the top of the Wisp Ski Resort Slopes, but don’t let the beautiful landscape foul you because the once the riders heads into the woods they will face some rocky terrain, but I will go into more detail on the track later.

Before riders head over to the Wisp Ski Resort they first need to signup and register across the street at the Fairgrounds, and only riders signing up to race will be allowed to drive over to the Wisp to park, and spectators will need to park at the Fairgrounds and take the Shuttle bus to and from the parking lot.

Because of the limited parking many got an early jump on heading out to the Wisp and arrived by noon on Friday.

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The registration line was really short early in the day, but later in the Afternoon the lines began to build as the bulk of the riders began to arrive.

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Once registered riders arrived at the track the search was on for a descent parking space as the Morning riders were directed to the West side of the parking Area while the Afternoon riders were directly to park on the East side.

By 2PM The whole side of the hill for the morning parking was almost full and the only level parking available was in the Hotel parking lot below, which is where many of the motorhomes were parked.

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Some riders were lucky enough to park right along the track, but many will need to carry everything from their vehicle to pit track side.

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The Wisp track layout the past two years has been fairly tame over the track layout for the first race held at the Wisp in 2002, but regardless, fresh tires are a most for this track because the ski slope hills are extremely slick and riders will need every bit of traction to make it to the top, so I am sure the ITP and Maxxis tire vendors will remain busy all weekend.

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Pro Rider, #6 Bryan Cook, mounted up a brand new pair of iRazors filled with Tireballs. If there is one track where Tireballs can make a difference in the race, the Wisp will take the top prize because I have seen riders without them go through 5 tires during a race especially in 2002 before anyone had Tireballs except William Yokley and Jeff Stoess when they were in the Proto-type phase.

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As usual, the Elka crew where kept busy walking around the pits offering Elka riders some assistance in setting up their suspension properly for the race, which is truly appreciated by the riders.

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Pro Rider #20 Kim Kuhnle, makes some final adjustments to the his Polaris Predator with the help of Wilson Racing.

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ATVriders.com member & GNCC racer, Jonathan Shaff, received his Blingstar Helmet rack for winning Quad of the Month.

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Racer Production gathered the majority of the women class riders Friday afternoon for a photo shoot for an upcoming Women of GNCC racing Calendar which they plan on releasing in the Fall.

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Alba Action, #202 Traci Cecco will also be included in the calendar.

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While the women were posing for photos, Bill Ballance & Chris Borich were up on the mountain also doing a photo shoot for some upcoming ads for their sponsors.

The rest of the riders made their way over to Tech inspection, and as you could tell by the dust, it was been extremely dry the past few weeks with only a few thunderstorms rolling in Wednesday night which brought some rain, but it won’t be enough to keep the dust down this weekend

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Stefanie Verkade headed over to Tech Inspection before it was too late, and she too headed back over with the rest of the women racers.

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After Tech Inspection, I decided it was time to check out what type of track the riders would face this year at the Wisp, and the track layout started out easy enough with some high speed field section on the novice ski slopes.

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At the top of the mountain, there has been some major changes since last year as many new homes have been built and they are also building an adventure park on the mountain top, so there is plenty of construction going on, so many section of the track have been changed and some of the construction area are now part of the track layout with some freshly cleared down hills, but riders better beware because of the drainage ditches dug into the ground to prevent runoff.

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Once the riders leave the open fields they will be faced with some freshly cut trails that have tree stumps and exposed rocks to negotiate

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The huge boulders on the side of the track as the riders enter the woods is just a sign of what is yet to come.

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I only had the opportunity to walk just a few miles of the track, but it looks like the track with the roughest it has been in the last few years, but I didn’t find any sections as bad as those included in 2002, but again, I didn’t walk the entire track, so I will know more tomorrow after the 1st lap.

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Personally, I don’t mind riding in the rocks besides the damage that it causes to my skidplates, tires, and wheels because I feel the rough tracks level the playing feel because it will take more than just horsepower to stay out front, and I have found that the harder you stay on the gas over the rocks the smoother the ride.

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Even though the fields sections are extremely dry and it will probably be dusty by the afternoon race, Buren Hamrick was able to find several mud puddles to throw into the mix back in the woods.

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Buren also freshly cut several new sections of track though the dense woods, which are extremely tight and rugged.

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Check back throughout the day on Saturday for more updates from the track.

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Morning Results

4 Stroke Stock Class riders once again dominated the Wisp with Mark Rhodes leading the way to the Overall win once again by several minutes after getting out front early and never looking back.

Meanwhile the battle was on between Chris Neal, Jarrod McClure, and Harlen Foley as these riders swapped positions back and forth throughout the race.

The track was even more brutal than expected and bottlenecks formed in several sections of the track which claimed several of the front runners including Traci Cecco as she found herself stuck on the side of the hill. Angel Atwell was able to get out front and pull away as a huge bottleneck had around 50 stopped. Mark Rhodes made it through early, and with Harlen Foley in 2nd place with Chris Neal right behind him.

Harlen was able to make it up the hill around Traci with Chris right behind him, but only a few hundred yards later Harlen caught his rear tire on a rock which sent him over the bars and flipping down the hill knocking him out of breath as Chris Neal rode by and checked on him. Harlen remounted his Suzuki and after he regained his breath and started the charge back after Chris.

Meanwhile, Jarrod McClure moved back in a battle with Harlen as they came upon bottleneck after bottleneck which had them swapping the 3rd overall spot back and forth. With only two miles to go, Harlen held 3rd Overall, but another bottleneck brought him to a stop while Jarrod found the quicker line and took over the spot.

Jarrod pulled a several second lead over Harlen as they headed to the finish line with Jarrod taking the final podium spot and Harlen finishing 4th overall

Angel Atwell took her first women's class win of the year easily after Traci ended up flipping as well and Stephanie Parton broke off her footpeg early in the race.

Doug Henke once again won the Utility Unlimited class and finished amongst the top riders.

The complete results from the Morning race will be posted shortly, so stayed tuned for live coverage from the afternoon race which we will attempt to bring you lap by lap.

Complete Morning Overall Results (http://www.atvriders.com/racing/2005GNCC09WispMorningOverall.html) Morning Class Results (http://www.atvriders.com/racing/2005GNCC09WispMorningResults.html)

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23 minutes into the first lap of the afternoon race...

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At the 2 mile marker, Chris Borich and Bill Ballance were wheel to wheel

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waiting for leaders to come in finishing first lap, then will hand out awards to the AM Racers

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First lap results:

Matt Smiley is in the lead, Bill Ballance holds second

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Yokley is in 3rd, Chris Jenks 4th, Borich in 5th, Brandon Ballance 6th, Jeremy Rice 7th, Santo Deris 8th Brian Cook 9th, Todd Knippenberg 10th

Smiley's lap time was just under 32 minutes

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Only Pro and Pro Am riders have checked in:

Pro AM:
Duane Johnson holds 2nd, Adam Mcgill 3rd
Brent Sturdivant 5th, Chris Bithell 6th, Derek Litterini 7th, and Brian Schmid 8th
Timothy Gale 10th

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4 stroke A

Wesley Kinsley holds 2nd, Justin Trevis 3rd, Mark Notman 4th,
Todd Rothermel 10th



at 3 1/2 mile marker,
Chris Jenks holds 1st, Chris Borich 2nd, and William Yokley 3rd

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Ballance has just taken over the lead, Jenks 2nd, Yokley 3rd, Borich 4th


Junior Class:
Jeff Vensel 1st, Greg Lott 2nd, Brian Davis, and Justin Brown hold 3rd and 4th

Open A:
Craig Reed 1st, Mark Walters 2nd, Jessie Brunton, Brian Shaw 3rd & 4th

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Wes Stone holds 1st in 2 Stroke A/B

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Open B:
Darrell Bozarth has checked in 1st
709 Owen Kapalski 2nd,
Sloan Jackson 3rd, 352 Jeremiah Williams 5th

4 Stroke B:
979 Donald Ockerman 1st
275 Josh Kirkland 2nd
334 Chris Stephen 3rd

Open A:
829 Cody 5th, 129 Dave Brim 6th, 325 Dennis Sheridan 7th, Michael Benson 8th, Mike Carter holds 9th

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Lap #2 Results:

Ballance 1st, Jenks 2nd, Smiley 3rd, Borich 4th, Yokley 5th, Brian Cook 37 seconds back in 5th

Just in from the track-the following riders in the order have just passed Harlen:
Chris Jenks holds 1st, Ballance 2nd, Matt Smiley 3rd, Yokley 4th and Borich 5th!

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Santo Derisi 7th
Jeremy Rice 8th

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Just in from the track:


Jenks remains in the lead
Smiley, Ballance, Borich and 5th Yokley


Pro AM
James Wahl has 1st
Kirk/Adam McGill has come from last to 2nd right behind
Brandon Sturdivant is in 3rd about a minute behind front runners
Scott Barron 4th
Derek Litterini is in 5th

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Junior:
Greg Lott 1st and Jeff Vensel has dropped back to 2nd

Open A:
Craig Reed 1st, Mark Walters, Brian Shaw, 555 Jessie Brunton

Matt Smiley has taken over the lead, Jenks has dropped back to 2nd, Ballance 3rd, 4th Borich, and Yokley 5th

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more Open A:

5th Mike Carter, 6th Cody Buchanan, 7th Johnathan Shaff, Tom Hertz, Ryan Lane, and Mark Thompson 10th

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4 Stroke B:
1st is Ockerman and Tyler Lenig 2nd

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At check point 2, Ballance 1st, Smiley 2nd, Borich 3rd, Yokley 4th, and Jenks 5th

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After 3 laps complete:

Matt Smiley 1st, Bill Ballance 2nd, and William Yokley 3rd

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Chris Jenks 4th
Brian Cook 5th
Santo Derisi 6th
Jeremy Rice 7th
Todd Knippengerg 8th
Andy Lagzdins 9th
Johnny Gallagher 10th

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Looking for Borich

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Chris Borich may have a broken collar bone-just heard from track radio. This did occur at the 1 1/2 mile marker

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Matt Smiley just lost the lead
Ballance and Yokley just passed Smiley on hill climb around the 2 mile marker.

In 4th is Santo Derisi
5th Jenks
6th Brian Cook
7th Jeremy Rice

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Cody Crabtree is assisting with the live coverage! Thanks Cody

Lagzdins and Knippenberg are battling in the 8th and 9th position and Johnny Gallagher 10th

the dust is crazy

James Wahl remains in the lead in the Pro AM class
Adam McGill just hit a tree

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McGill is about 30 seconds behind James Wahl

Brandon Sturdivant is 3rd
Brandon Ballance is behind Studivant


MISTAKE*** (Brandon Sommers is leading the 4 Stroke B and is top 20 overall) Actually one lap down after a crash, but was running with the Pros.

Scott Barron holds 4th

Duane Johnson out of Missouri is in 5th in the Pro AM Class

Derek Litterini is behind Pro Kim Kuhnel

Brian Schmid is behind Litterini

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At the 7 mile marker:

Ballance has a 20 second lead ahead of Yokley in 2nd

Smiley is losing time

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Racers are 8 1/2 minutes away from the finish

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At 9 mile marker

Yokley and Smiley are battling for 2nd place

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Bill Ballance takes the win!

[Pappy]

how is harlen and borich?

congrats Bill!

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1st Bill Ballance
2nd Matt Smiley
3rd William Yokley

[FoxRacing81]

Awesome job Bill!

Is it confirmed that Borich broke his collar bone?

Good job also, Harlen.

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Originally posted by Pappy
how is harlen and borich?

congrats Bill!

Harlen is fine, just sore! I have not heard the latest, except for the obvious-Borich is in pain.

[Predator38]

Great Coverage......:D .....Good job Smiley.....:cool: ...I heard that it was confirmed that Borich broke his collarbone....long time till next race though.....

[Munno#37]

what was the top 5 In 4st A ???

[Ken Robey]

How about those UTE riders. Get them there results and pics up from the morning, Harlen.

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Complete Morning Overall Results (http://www.atvriders.com/racing/2005GNCC09WispMorningOverall.html)

Morning Class Results (http://www.atvriders.com/racing/2005GNCC09WispMorningResults.html)

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PM Race Results:

Pro Class 1st place down to 19th:
Bill Ballance 1st
Matt Smiley
William Yokley
Santo Derisi
Chris Jenks
Bryan Cook
Jeremy Rice
Andy Lagzdins
Todd Knippenberg
Johnny Gallagher
Brandon Ballance
Kim Kuhnle
Thomas Barrett
Gregory Trew
Rhett Butler
Chris Borich
Michael Houston
Chad Duvall
Bryan Baker 19th

Pro AM Top 10:
Adam McGill 1st
Brandon Sturdivant
James Wahl
Duane Johnson
Scott Barron
Derek Litterini
Brian Schmid
Dan Yocabet
Jeffrey Pickens
Todd Demaree 10th

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Complete Afternoon Overall Results (http://www.atvriders.com/racing/2005GNCC09WispAfternoonOverall.html)

Afternoon Class Results (http://www.atvriders.com/racing/2005GNCC09WispAfternoonResults.html)

[fastrider450r]

How did Borich break his collarbone?

[haleymcgill]

Im upset that i couldn't make it to watch Kurt (adam) race..afterall he is my brother :cool: ..he did wonderful though and im very proud of him. Sorry to hear about Chris' Collarbone :( Hope it heals chris!

Later
Haley

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I talked with Joe Borich today, and Chris does indeed has a broken Collar Bone, and they are going to let it heal naturally and he should be back to riding in around 4-8 weeks, which is the normal recovery time.

I am sorry that I haven't posted any photos yet today, but after the drive home, my back,ribs, and arm are now really sore and it is painful just to sit at the computer.

I have spent most of the afternoon on the couch because it hurts too much to sit up, and I hope to feel better tomorrow

[crayfz]

I am sorry that I haven't posted any photos yet today, but after the drive home, my back,ribs, and arm are now really sore and it is painful just to sit at the computer.

I have spent most of the afternoon on the couch because it hurts too much to sit up, and I hope to feel better tomorrow [/B][/QUOTE]

Your young, get up and get at it.

[holeshot19]

did u see something about the gncc race in yackenville if so thats near northwilkesburl near the nc and virgina state line on I-77

[holeshot19]

YADKINVILLE NC. that land owner has 2 large tracts of land off I-77 in nc better bet it will be a tight one

[Meek]

Originally posted by holeshot19
YADKINVILLE NC. that land owner has 2 large tracts of land off I-77 in nc better bet it will be a tight one

Thanks for the information "old one".

What happened to ya at the Wisp?

I finally beat ya one race. :muscle: :muscle:

[Klotz Director]

Is the Yadkinville race the replacement for Sparta?

[crayfz]

Originally posted by Klotz Director
Is the Yadkinville race the replacement for Sparta?

Yes

[Harvey]

Is Chris BOrich going to be able to participate in the ESPN games in ORlando in July?

[WOOLIN]

Originally posted by Harvey
Is Chris BOrich going to be able to participate in the ESPN games in ORlando in July?

It usually takes 6 weeks for a collar bone to heal. 8 to 12 weeks to get back to full strength. So probably not unless he gets it operated on and the doctors screw a plate to it. But I was under the impression that they were going to let it heal naturally.

[Jamie@Cardiostack]

He will not be able to do the espn games but he will be back soon....

[holeshot19]

Originally posted by Meek
Thanks for the information "old one".

What happened to ya at the Wisp?

I finally beat ya one race. :muscle: :muscle: those 2 dollar houser chrome tie rod broke on the first lap

[Rico]

Originally posted by holeshot19
those 2 dollar houser chrome tie rod broke on the first lap

Eddie when you buy stuff off Ebay for 2 bucks and they show up spelled hooser you should have known better....:o

4 years of serious abuse and tree bashing and my houser tie rods have held up better than my frame and a-arms...:macho

[holeshot19]

Originally posted by Rico
Eddie when you buy stuff off Ebay for 2 bucks and they show up spelled hooser you should have known better....:o

4 years of serious abuse and tree bashing and my houser tie rods have held up better than my frame and a-arms...:macho the new ones that they sell are hollow with the threaded ends welded on them my 400ex has solid houser tie rods

[Clancy]

Good race report Harlan. Thanks. Clancy @ HiPer

[RaptorRacer45]

Awesome Coverage, j\w when the pics are comin, this was my 1st GNCC and im ready 2 see the action from the Spectators lens;)

[gaatvr]

Time frame for morning coverage from Wisp?

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I will have both the afternoon and morning coverage finished by next weekend, and sorry for the delay.

[RaptorRacer45]

Well i finally recieved my GNCC DVD today of this Race.....the 2nd place finisher in the mornin mentions Harlens crash and it sounded pretty bad, i got my 30 secs of fame on camera and ill have this 2 remember that Day and my very 1st shot at GNCC Racing.......If you have raced at 1 at all this year i highly recomend you buy 1....there great and are defently worth more than 1 watch:D