2006 GNCC "Big Buck" Round #4 Live ATV Race Coverage

[Admin]

Union City, SC – Two weeks after some intense racing between the Killer B’s (Borich, Ballance, Bithell) and yet another podium sweep by the women with Traci Cecco putting her Yamaha YFZ450 out front, GNCC ATV racing resumes this weekend for Round #4 of the 13 race series.

Unlike last weekend, there isn’t any chance of snow, but severe thunderstorms. When arrived earlier today, it was a picture perfect day for racing with temps in the 70’s and partly cloudy skies and a slight breeze, but the forecast isn’t looking as pretty for tonight and Saturday with a line of thunderstorm moving in overnight and into tomorrow’s racing, which has the area under a tornado and hail watch along with damaging wind gust.

Either way, GNCC racing will go on as it did last year at Loretta Lynn’s after the area was flooded along with a tornados touching down in the area, but racers better be prepared for possibly the first true mud race of the season. It may be muddy tomorrow, but if we didn’t get the rain it would be a major dust fest as the ground is super dry and even walking stirs up the dust, and I would rather race in mud than dust any day.

Here is a glimpse at tonight’s radar, so it looks like the weathermen might know what they are talking about for a change.

[Admin]

The weather may not be perfect tomorrow, but these kids didn’t seem to care as they were happy just to get a chance to race as the Youth ATV Racing is really taking off as more and more riders begin signing up.

[Admin]

I also am not afraid of a little rain and mud because I will be making my 2006 racing debut on a Yamaha Raptor 700 in almost showroom condition besides the addition of a killswitch, Hiper wheels, Tireballs, and ITP GNCC Tires.

From my intial ride on the all new Raptor 700, I am really impressed, and I can't wait to throw a leg over it tomorrow for my first GNCC race this year, so wish me luck because I haven't even had a chance to ride an ATV since my trip to California to test ride the new Suzuki LT-R450.

[Admin]

It appears that this might be another record weekend for GNCC racing as a large crowd gathered early Friday to register and because of the huge turnouts, the track this weekend has been extended from the normal 10-11 miles to nearly 14 miles long, so the morning race will probably only be 3 laps with the Pros pushing for 4 laps.

[Admin]

Elka's new track side support program is really gaining attention because they are available to help any rider running Elka Suspension, and they really take interest in their customers which is great to see.

Ethan was working with one of the youth ATV racers suspension in preparation for tomorrow race.

[Admin]

Santo Derisi will be back in action this weekend after bad wreck in the Mid East Series, which sidelined him for his hometown race at Steele Creek, but he is feeling good and can’t wait to get back out on the track this weekend.

Also, Bryan Cook is out of his sling after breaking his collarbone at the Gatorback after working his way up to 3rd overall, and he plans to make his return to racing at Loretta Lynn’s in two weeks.

[Admin]

Big John was on the prowl and putting the breaks on anyone he caught pit riding, and he can be the funniest and nicest guy, but you don’t want to make him mad or you will see a whole different person.

[Admin]

The skies were completely clear when the sunset, but things will be much different tomorrow, so check back for updates through the day from the Big Buck GNCC with Special thanks to all the ATVriders.com sponsors, Supporting Members, and ofcource Monica for making the live coverage possible.

[Johnny & Monica]

The youth race is underway this morning with Walker Fowler once again out front. Following just seconds behind is Michael Keleman.

The rain is holding off for the kids on this 4 mile track that has been layed at for them. Florida Resident Neal Conner made the trip up to South Carolina but has not been seen on the track this morning.


Also rider number 117 Matthew Close is running up towards the front but quite aways back from our front runners.

[Johnny & Monica]

Walker Fowler once again takes the win even after a big crash that put a hole in his fenders. Sam Parr out of Ohio comes in for second place followed by Stephen Mcculloch. Jesi Stracham came in just behind Stephen Mcculloch and lost out getting on the podium by seconds. Great job Kiddos!!!

[Johnny & Monica]

Morning classes are now taking off the startline and hitting the track.


Traci Cecco takes the holeshot in the womens class.

[Johnny & Monica]

Still waiting for riders to check in on the first lap of the 13 mile course.

[Johnny & Monica]

The rain has started.

Austin Findley takes the win for the youth prod 8-10

90 stock winner 11-15 Brandon Boso

70cc winner Cam Covil
second place Michael Mussi

[Johnny & Monica]

90 stock 8-10 Ryan Earley
Kyle Hellyer

[Sjorge450R]

Do you guys know where Allie Slate and Andrew Thorson finshed?

[Johnny & Monica]

Angel Atwell
Traci Cecco
Stephanie Parton all seconds apart
Jennifer Fulkerson
Jennifer Albright


Ken Vickered 6th overall first in super senior
Johnny Gallagher Sr 7th overall

Harlen Foley in sportsman 9th overall

[Johnny & Monica]

801 Novice stock class leader
Andy Derrick

[ny400ex]

go Ken

[Johnny & Monica]

787 c +29 Ryan Miller

[Johnny & Monica]

804 Brian Parker c +16

[Johnny & Monica]

Rain is coming down good. Race will be a 3 lap race. Lap times slowing down quite a bit on the second lap.

[Sjorge450R]

any results from the 70cc 4W class?

[Johnny & Monica]

Leaders just passed mile marker 9

[cxpress]

any update on brock parker

[Johnny & Monica]

Overall leaders second lap............

Traci Cecco takes over the lead
Angel Atwell in second
Stephanie Parton holding thid

All 3 riders just seconds apart.

[Johnny & Monica]

Second lap overall top 8



Traci Cecco
Angel Atwell
Stephanie Parton
Jennifer Fulkerson
Harlen Foley !!!!!!!!
Ken Vickered
John Gallagher Sr
Stephanie Verkade

[Johnny & Monica]

Cecco still out front with Parton moving up to 2nd Atwell in third



9th overall Mike Shelly ute unlimited
10th Ronnie Mills C16-21

[Johnny & Monica]

c+29 Mike Young ???

[jr1975atv]

What place is Kim in?

[Johnny & Monica]

Jim Stack ute mod with over a minute lead over Scott Kilby. Stack wants that belt back....LOL

[SwainRacing]

Thanks for all you hard work updating all of us who have friends and family there racing. We could not make it to this race. One of these years I will make it to all of them!

[Johnny & Monica]

Angel Atwell takes the win with Stephanie Parton in second and Traci Cecco rounding out the top 3 overall.

[Johnny & Monica]

Traci Cecco pulled off a third and finished the race with a barbwire fence wrapped around her axle.

[watts16]

Originally posted by jr1975atv
What place is Kim in?

[Johnny & Monica]

As soon as I get any info on the rest of the women I will let you know. I haven't heard Kim's name all day ??

[cxpress]

any word on brock parker yet

[watts16]

Originally posted by Johnny & Monica
As soon as I get any info on the rest of the women I will let you know. I haven't heard Kim's name all day ??

Ok Thanks

[ny400ex]

how did Ken Vickered do in super senior?

[Johnny & Monica]

super senior
John Gallagher Sr
Vickered

Ute mod
Jim Stack
Scott Kilby

Shelly
Bowers


Harlen Foley finishes fifth overall !!!!!


Womens

Angel Atwell
Stephanie Parton
Traci Cecco
Stephanie Verkade
Kristen Atwell
Jennifer Albright
Ashley Whaley
Shanna Bradshaw
Qunicy Heller
Kim Muzzerelli

[cxpress]

any report on the utility unlimited class

[Johnny & Monica]

Harlen made the fastest lap of the day on his last lap. He almost wiped out off the start but got it back in control and got used to the bike to walk out and move up front.

Jennifer Fulkerson broke a tie rod

Gallagher and Vickered had an intense battle most of the race..


It is now pouring rain and the afternoon racers are headed to the start line. Race should be underway in approx a half hour

[Predator38]

Congrats Steph.....anyone hear what quad Smiley is on this week....Thanx....Great job with the coverage.....:D

[awesome450]

10 SECONDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Johnny & Monica]

Holeshot in pro class goes to Matt Smiley WOO HOO

[Johnny & Monica]

Yokley on the ltr 450 second on the holeshot

Klingworth and Pickens out front in pro am

[joe53]

I hear Smiley's on the Predator.

[Predator38]

WOOT!!!!!! Good job Matt!!!.......:D

[Johnny & Monica]

3 1/2 mile marker

William Yokley
Matt Smiley
Chris Borich
Bill Ballance

[Johnny & Monica]

227 racers now out on the course, everyone is now racing

[Johnny & Monica]

Santo Derisi is running in fifth

[Johnny & Monica]

Bill and Brandon Ballance both went wide on the holeshot to let Yokley and Smiley out front.

[Johnny & Monica]

Yokley
Borich
Ballance
Smiley at about the 7 mile marker

[bradley300]

i wonder why they would have done that? anyway, go smiley. buying my pred last wek officialy makes me a smiley/team polaris fan:D

[Johnny & Monica]

Santo Derisi Duane Johnson and Brandon Ballance battling for 5th place only about 7 seconds back from the front 3

[McGillMom@home]

Where was Adam off the start line? GO KURT! ME AND HALEY ARE WITH YA BUD!

[McGillMom@home]

Also interested in Chris Bithel. Any news on Chris?

[BSTURDIVANT]

and the Sturdivants & Kristen....:)

[cxpress]

any word on Mike Houston or Chris bithell

[WhiteZee]

any updates on pro-am?

[Johnny & Monica]

Yokley and Borich out front first and second

Ballance in third
Smiley in fourth

battle for fifth between Duane Johnson and Brandon Ballance


at about the 11 mile marker

[Johnny & Monica]

Lap one

Yokely
Borich
Ballance you could throw a blanket over front 3 so close
Smiley
Houston is up in fifth
Duane Johnson in sixth
7th Santo Deirisi
8th Brandon Ballance
Mcgill in ninth
10th
11th Bryan Baker
12th Chris Bithell


top 3 pro am
Neidlander running 6th overll 23 seconds out of first place
Pickens
Kiser

[Johnny & Monica]

Pro am
Neidlander
Pickens
Kiser
Kyle Martin MO!!

[Johnny & Monica]

4 stroke A

Brandon Sommers 47 second lead
Josh NC
Kevin Yoho



Open A

David Crane
Mitch Craig


stock

Rothermahl
Hanna
Wright

[Johnny & Monica]

Chris Jenks battling with Brandon Ballance



Greg Lott leading Jr. +25

[Johnny & Monica]

Dave Simmons leading +40


Rowlings leading +30

[McGillMom@home]

Can't tell you how much we appreciate the live race coverage. For those of us who pace at home until the checkered flag flies, it is such a stress relief. Thank you, and keep up the good work.

[Johnny & Monica]

Yokley
Borich
Ballance
Houston
Smiley

[Johnny & Monica]

Chris Bithell running 15th overall 12th in Pro class

[Johnny & Monica]

Foltz out front in four stroke A/B

Yokley
Ballance
Borich
Houston
Smiley
Johnson

Jenks working way up after being near last off the start


After lap one 36 seconds separted top 10 overall

[Johnny & Monica]

2 stroke Shockling out in first

[Johnny & Monica]

Second checkpoint lap 2

Yokley
Ballance
Borich

[Johnny & Monica]

Michael Houston is in fourth Matt Smiley in fifth and Duane Johnson in sixth at the 10 mile marker

[Johnny & Monica]

Johnson put the pass on Smiley with Jenks closing in

[Z-135]

Anything on the Vet Class?

[Johnny & Monica]

12 mile marker update

Yokley
Ballance
Borich
Houston
Johnson has caught up to the leaders

[Johnny & Monica]

Lap 2

Bumper to Bumper top 5

Yokley
Ballance
Borich
Houston
Johnson
Jenks
Smiley
Brandon Ballance
Mcgill
Bithell

[Johnny & Monica]

Houston may have taken over the lead

[Johnny & Monica]

Neidlander pro am fourteenth overall

Pickens takes over lead
Kiser
Neidlander
Lenig

[Wild man#410]

Go Houston!!!!!

[Johnny & Monica]

Borich in lead with Houston second Yokley and Ballance

[cxpress]

GO GET THEM HOUSTON :)

[Johnny & Monica]

4 stroke a

Brandon Sommers
Kevin Yoho



Open a

David Crane
Mitch Craig


2 stroke

Shockling






Duane Johnson is now in fourth after passing Yokley

[Johnny & Monica]

Borich
Ballance
Houston
Johnson
Yokley

[Z-135]

Go Mike!! Mideast XC Champ.

[Linda Reed]

Craig Reed ???? Pro Am

[trx400exxracer]

how is Richie Brown and Dereck Robinson doing in 4-stroke A

gotta check on my Georgia boys

[IOWAracer]

Lets go Duane get that top 3!!!!!!:macho

[Johnny & Monica]

Jr class +25

Greg Lott
Wallace
Logston

Borich Ballance Houston Johnson with the killer B's in sight of third and fourth

[ronnie]

Originally posted by Johnny & Monica
Borich
Ballance
Houston
Johnson
Yokley go johnson:macho

[Johnny & Monica]

Ballance now in the lead with Borich in second Johnson in third and Houston back to fourth :D :D

[Johnny & Monica]

4 stoke b

Foltz


stock

Hanna
Wright
Myers




At the creek jump it's Ballance Borich Johnson Houston Yokley

[Johnny & Monica]

Mcgill does the cancan over the creek jump

[cxpress]

WHAT A RACE I WISH I WAS THERE
THANK YOU FOR THE UP DATES
GREAT JOB :)

[Johnny & Monica]

open a

Crane
Lane

mile marker 9 Ballance and Borich wheel to wheel Johnson Houston running in fourth Yokley in fifth

[Johnny & Monica]

Ballance
Borich
Johnson
at the 10 mile marker

Kite leading +30

[geogeorge]

Lets go Jonson and the other Mo guys.

How is the weather Monica?

[Johnny & Monica]

Lap 3 11 mile marker

Ballance
Borich
Johnson
Houston
Yokley

[atvpitchick]

Give us the top 5 positions in the Vet class please when you get a chance!

[Johnny & Monica]

about 3 minutes out for the leaders to check in

Jenks may have moved in front of Yokley not sure

[Johnny & Monica]

Mile 12 Borich and Ballance dropped back to fifth and sixth

Houston back out front Johnson in second

[Johnny & Monica]

Lap 3
Houston
Johnson on his heels
Yokley
Balllance
Jenks

Borich is missing

[Johnny & Monica]

Borich in sixth
Brandon Ballance spins out
Mcgill

[Johnny & Monica]

Borich has trouble in the pits and hits a pole in the straight away

[Johnny & Monica]

Jenks in fifth
Borich in sixth

Brandon ballance in seventh
Mcgill
Bithell
Smiley
Pickens 11th overall

[geogeorge]

go Johnson Go.

[Johnny & Monica]

Johnny Gallagher running in 15th pro class
Lagzdins passes Santo Derisi for 12th

[Johnny & Monica]

Baker 11th in Pro class

[Johnny & Monica]

Houston
Johnson
Yokley
Ballance

[atvpitchick]

Is he hurt?:confused:

[Johnson]

GO Duane Go! We're rooting for you from home!

[Johnny & Monica]

Borich went over the bars when Ballance got hungup from water in airbox Johnson was commited so Houston got around them all

Houston five seconds over Johnson

[DJJ450r]

thats awesome go DUANE!

DJ Shrum

[mikeracerx66]

GO Duane Go!!!!

[geogeorge]

Originally posted by Johnson
GO Duane Go! We're rooting for you from home!

I'm on the edge of my seat here. Go Johnson Go.

[Johnny & Monica]

Update
Houston
Johnson
Ballance
Jenks

[Johnny & Monica]

Houston
Johnson
Yokley
Jenks
Ballance
Borich

[IOWAracer]

Lets go Duane you can get him!!!



:macho :D

Broc

[YAMAHAVIPER]

GO JOHNSON,GO BILL BALLANCE ,EVERYONE ELSE SLOWDOWN AND BE CAREFUL.

[trailrunner77]

how much is left on the clock

[cxpress]

any up date on Chris Bithell

[Johnny & Monica]

update from just past the 5 mile marker last lap

Houston 7 second lead
Johnson
Yokley
Jenks
Ballance

[atvpitchick]

Are they on the last lap?????? I can't beleive they'd get more then 4 laps in on the slop they're in!!!!!

[bradley300]

this is being one of the best races in a while

[Johnny & Monica]

17 minutes to checkered

[Johnny & Monica]

Update fourth lap at the creek jump

Houston
Yokley
Johnson

[Johnny & Monica]

Adam Mcgill does the nac nac over the creek jump :p

[cxpress]

how about bithell:o

[Johnny & Monica]

Update 9 mile marker fourth lap

Houston
Yokley
Johnson
Ballance
Borich

[McGillMom@home]

If nothing else he is intertaining isn't he? Man what a race, momma has no fingernails left! Thanx again, and all the best to Borich. Hope he is OK.

[Johnny & Monica]

Houston had biggest lead of the day at 7 seconds over second now at 3 seconds over Yokley

[Johnny & Monica]

Ballance makes the pass on Johnson for third

[Johnny & Monica]

5 way battle to the checkered flag

[Johnny & Monica]

Jenks in sixth

[cxpress]

how about chris bithell

[Johnny & Monica]

Update at the 11 1/2 mile marker on the fourth lap

11 through 12 mile marker toughest section of the track

Houston
Yokley

[Johnny & Monica]

The Big Buck Championship goes to Houston Ballance makes the pass on Yokley Borich Jenks

[Wild man#410]

Yes.....woohoo!!!....Good ride Mike Houston :blah:

[Johnny & Monica]

Duane Johnson got tangled up with a lap rider to let Yokley and the others make the pass on him.

[cxpress]

GREAT JOB HOUSTON

[IOWAracer]

that was a great coverage made me feel like i was right there great job Monica!!!!!

Broc

[cxpress]

GREAT JOB MONICA THANK YOU

[geogeorge]

Johnson did a great job. it was a bad break for him but I think it lets them know he is for real and I wish him the best. Made the Mo guys prode.

Good job Johnson.

[Z-135]

Go Mike

[SwainRacing]

Thanks for the great coverage!

[geogeorge]

great job. Monica. who is keeping a eye on johnny this weekend?

[countypark]

Originally posted by Johnny & Monica
Mcgill does the cancan over the creek jump

I hope someone got a picture

[Johnny & Monica]

He's sitting here with me. Drinking pina coladas with our toes in the sand:p

[Johnny & Monica]

Originally posted by geogeorge
Johnson did a great job. it was a bad break for him but I think it lets them know he is for real and I wish him the best. Made the Mo guys prode.

Good job Johnson.

Ya it's about time they put him on a gncc shirt:D

[geogeorge]

Originally posted by Johnny & Monica
He's sitting here with me. Drinking pina coladas with our toes in the sand:p

hay you guys are doing the same thing I am. :D

sunny and 83 right now.

[atvpitchick]

It's 80 up here and beautiful (yea right) We WISH!!!!!!

How about the rest of the riders??? Pro-Am did Neidlinger win? And Vet class, I'm lookin' for my husband, Ken Tincher (did they EVEN MAKE it to SC - truck problems on way down!!) :eek2:

[Johnny & Monica]

Waiting on more updates now. Will post as many results as I get. Thanks

[FMFTRX250r]

Smiley's Finish and which Machine??? pred or outlaw?

[sajjnj]

are there any 4 stroke b results yet?

[Johnny & Monica]

I'm pretty sure Smiley rode the predator

Houston
Ballance
Yokley
Borich fourth
Johnson fifth
Jenks sixth
Brandon ballance
Mcgill
Chris Bithell
Bryan Baker 10th


Pickens 9th overall 1st pro am
Kiser pro am 2nd

[sajjnj]

how about timmy wertman? do you know where he finished?

[Johnny & Monica]

4 stroke a / b

Hanna
Rothermahl



Jr +25

Wallace
Logston
Shadron


Open a

Lane
Crane
Craig



Open B

Wallpe

Pro am
Pickens
Kiser
Morphew
Reed
Lenig
Mcclure
Neidlander


+40 Dave Simmons



+30
Kite
Rowlings

Belcher 4th

[trx400exxracer]

what about 4-stroke A

Derek Robinson and Richie Brown

[atvpitchick]

Originally posted by Johnny & Monica
4 stroke a / b

Hanna
Rothermahl



Jr +25

Wallace
Logston
Shadron


Open a

Lane
Crane
Craig



Open B

Wallpe

Pro am
Pickens
Kiser
Morphew
Reed
Lenig
Mcclure
Neidlander


+40 Dave Simmons



+30
Kite
Rowlings

Belcher 4th

Who was 3rd in the 30+ class

[sk8ter0712]

what happened to Greg lott

[Meat]

great race coverage. Thank you.

[QUADROOKIE]

Good job Duane Johnson!@!!!!!! Too bad for that lapper or else on the podium it would have been!! The Iowa series is proud of you!!!! ;)

[sk8ter0712]

do you know what happened to Greg Lott in the Jr. 25+ class

[Admin]

Final Results posted

<li><a href="http://www.atvriders.com/atvresults/gncc200604youthatvresultsclass.html"><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Youth ATV Results By Class</font></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.atvriders.com/atvresults/gncc200604youthatvresultsoverall.html"><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Youth ATV Overall Results</font></a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.atvriders.com/atvresults/gncc200604morningatvresultsclass.html"><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Morning ATV Results By Class</font></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.atvriders.com/atvresults/gncc200604morningatvresultsoverall.html"><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Morning ATV Overall Results</font></a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.atvriders.com/atvresults/gncc200604afternoonatvresultsclass.pdf"><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Afternoon ATV Results By Class</font></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.atvriders.com/atvresults/gncc200604afternoonatvresultsclass.pdf"><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Afternoon ATV Overall Results</font></a> </li>

the results for the afternoon overall are the same as the afternoon by class results.

[Johnny & Monica]

Well today had to be one of the greatest races I've had the priviledge of covering. I was on the edge of my seat and my stomach was full of butterflies, it was incredible. The lead changes were so intense with all the top guys being so close together.

Congrats again to Harlen on his awesome finish on the Raptor with no practice time. Wow!! Duane Johnson, what can I say, our hero. Way to represent Missouri. :D :D Can't wait for Loretta's!!

[Admin]

Originally posted by sk8ter0712
do you know what happened to Greg Lott in the Jr. 25+ class

He ripped his A-arm out of the frame, which ended his day.

[geogeorge]

great job harlen. I can hardly wait to read your full wright up on the 700. I tried to race a 660 but it had to much tracktion. What did you think of hte 700? handful or was it easy to ride?

Thanks
Geoff

[Admin]

Originally posted by geogeorge
great job harlen. I can hardly wait to read your full wright up on the 700. I tried to race a 660 but it had to much tracktion. What did you think of hte 700? handful or was it easy to ride?

Thanks
Geoff

The Raptor 700 was very easy to ride, and I rode it in a tall gear, so I was using its low end torque, which worked awesome through the woods with out ripping the bars out of my hands, and I haven't rode for 2 hours since the Ironman and only rode once since, and I didn't even get tired, which really surprised me.

Bottom line, I am surprised that more racers aren't racing the new Raptor because it is nothing like the old 660, which I did not like because it was a wheelie machine that was too tippy.

[cdalejef]

Great ride Harlen, I hope I can ride without getting tired after being off for so long. :ermm:

[reign24]

Congrats to Mike Houston! What a killer race! I was at the 2nd creek crossing on the 3rd lap, it was Ballance, borich, then Johnson- very tight. As they flew across Borch's quad took in some water and stalled. Johnson was so close behind , he was jammed and couldn't get around. we waived houston to an alternate line around and thats where he passed those two. Yokley did the same and then Johnson finally got around a stalled out Borich. Borich finally got it fired back up after about 20 kicks. At that point ballance still hads a good lead but claimed he went over the bars, and thats where Houston took the lead. Ballance still charged all the way back to 2nd even passing yokley in the last straight away up to the checkers.
We also saw pro am rider Gary Bryson's quad do the same thing that Borichs did at the same spot. I think he was in 3rd at the time.

[montycarlo]

That's an interesting account of what happened, Reign24..... I always envisioned that the pros simply turned circles around the world and ran perfect races.... I had no idea that they had similar problems as me!! (stalling, over bars, pileups) Aparently I just hafta go faster in between minor incidents and I'll be a pro too! :D