2006 GNCC Series Round #8 -The Spartan - Sparta, KY - Preview & Discussion

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Sparta, KY - After the mudfest of 2004, which forced the cancellation of the bike race on Sunday, there was a Sparta II later in the year, but the location was removed from the schedule in 2005 due to a schedule conflict with the nearby car racetrack.

The Spartan is back for 2006, and with a huge group of Kentucky racers, the parking area quickly began to fill up.

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For the Youth ATV Racers, this will be last race before the summer break.

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Houser Racing’s Jeff Houser decided to signup to race in the C Class on Saturday.

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I also will be racing this weekend on a Polaris Predator and Jeff Stoess will join me on Polaris Outlaw, so we headed over to John Gallagher to help us prepare are machines for the race.

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After installing some updates on the Outlaw, it was time for Jeff to install a twist throttle, and it was time to head out and snap some quick photos before tomorrows race.

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Jeff Stoess geared up in some Polaris riding gear and we headed out from some photos, and he would get a few minutes of seat time before the race.

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Jeff looked extremely comfortable on the Outlaw in stock trim, and he hasn't rode since an ATV since November, so it will be interesting to see how he does tomorrrow.

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I will be racing the Polaris Predator Troy Lee Version along side of Jeff in the Morning Race as we will both be racing the Sportsman Class.

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As the sun began to go down, it was time for many to setup their tents for a night under the stars before tomorrows race, which might be a little muddy. The forecast is for a chance for rain showers and temperatures in the 60's.

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Walker Fowler once again takes the overall podium spot in the youth race. Michael Keleman takes the second place spot.

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Morning Race will begin in about 15 minutes. Strong rain heading toward the track.

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Waiting for leaders to come thru in about 5 to 8 minutes.

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Traci Cecco is currently out front and pushing toward the scanner. Angel Atwell and Stephanie Parton respectively.

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Atwell has moved up from 8th place.

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Looking to be a 3 lap race.

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Traci Cecco one minute lead over Angel Atwell and Stephanie Parton. 5 seconds between Angel and Stephanie. Jeff Stoess second overall in Sportsman class. Stephanie Verkade 5th place in womens . Jennifer Albright Harlen Foley running in seventh overall. John Gallagher ninth

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Super Sr.

Gallagher
Vickered
Richards

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Doug Henke ute unlimited running fourth or fifth overall. Doug was the class champion in 2004.

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Parker
Gonzales

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Cecco
Atwell
Parton
Coulter
Verkade
Albright
K Atwell
Bradshaw
Muzzerelli
Fulkerson

C 16-21
Parker
Mills

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Sport 0-350

484 Sleppy
140 Bell



Sportsman

Jeff Stoess
Harlen Foley
John Rowling

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Shelly running third with Johnston running fourth in ute unlimited.

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First year racer +25
Hammond
Marksberry
Wilkinson

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Around 11 minutes until leaders are due.

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Traci Cecco comes through the scanner first the second lap.

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Jeff Stoess running second overall about a minute slower than Traci on lap time.

Parton in second in womens third overall.

Scott Kilby finally completes his first lap.

No sign of Atwell yet.

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Angel Atwell currently in third

John Rowling takes over second place in the Sportsman class.

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Leaders due in about 6 minutes

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Traci Cecco takes the overall win at the Sparta GNCC

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Jeff Stoess on the Polaris Outlaw takes second overall and first in the Sportsman class.

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Stoess will not be eligible for the actual podium. The top 3 will go to the regular GNCC racers.

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Glenn Pritchard takes second overall and Stephanie Parton takes third. Still checking scores for final times.

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Racers are still making their way to the finish line in the morning race.

[trx400exxracer]

why isnt Jeff Stoes eligible:confused:

[Lurkin]

i think sportsman is for media type people. the ones that dont usually race just on occasion.

[Johnny & Monica]

Originally posted by Lurkin
i think sportsman is for media type people. the ones that dont usually race just on occasion.

That's right and their not eligible for season points. Jeff will be doing a report on what racing was like on the Polaris Outlaw.

[GE4x4]

Why did they only do 3 laps? It looks like they were doing 30 min laps.

[Johnny & Monica]

The laps times were just over 30 minutes I think that's why it was cut down. I seem to remember hearing lap times around 34 minutes. Traci even said she wished they would have been able to do a fourth lap as the track was getting faster each lap.

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Bill Ballance jumped out front first.

[trx400exxracer]

Originally posted by Johnny & Monica
Bill Ballance jumped out front first.
go BVB

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First lap 7 and 1/2 mile marker

Bill Ballance
Chris Bithell
Duane Johnson
Chris Jenks
Chris Borich

[trx400exxracer]

Originally posted by Johnny & Monica
First lap 7 and 1/2 mile marker

Bill Ballance
Chris Bithell
Duane Johnson
Chris Jenks
Chris Borich

good to see the rookies are up there in some of the top positions

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Jeremy Rice in 7th place

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I believe Cook is in 6th.


Giving big props to Duane Johnson on his amazing season as a rookie Pro.

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Johnny Gallagher running 11th overall Michael Houston 12th

Taylor Kiser leading pro am

Billy Good second

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Ryan Shockley leading his class

4 stroke A

Michael Stroka

Brandon Sommers back in pack.

[Predator38]

is Billy Good on a Predator this weekend?? Thanx

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4 stroke stock

466

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Ballance
Bithell
Borich
Johnson
Cook
Jenks

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Originally posted by Predator38
is Billy Good on a Predator this weekend?? Thanx

haven't heard for sure yet

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Lead riders due in on second lap anytime.

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4 lap race

2nd lap
Ballance and Bithell all over him
Borich
Johnson
Jenks
Cook
Yokley

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Jenks takes over the lead as other pros make a pit stop

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Jeremy Rice running in 10th

[Meat]

ooOoooOoo this is gettin' good. GO CHRIS BORICH GOOOOOO !!

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About 12 minutes until leaders are due in on third lap

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Open A

Crane
Lane

[McGillMom@home]

Hey, Momma is pacin' the floor here...did my son make it safely into the woods this time and where is he running? (Adam McGill)

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Sorry I haven't heard anything about your boy yet.

Waiting for another update from the 8 mile marker.

Jenks
Ballance
Bithell
Borich
Johnson

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Course is about 11 miles

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Kevin Yoho leading 4 stroke A

Pro am
Lenig
McClure
Kiser
Kyle Martin


Billy Good back to eighth

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2 minutes to leaders checking in

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DJ Shrum running 10th in 4 stroke B.

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Jenks
Bill Ballance
Bithell
out front wheel to wheel

Jenks stops at pits

White flag is out

Borich
Johnson
Cook

Ballance takes over first
Bithell in second place
Jenks back to third

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Yokley in seventh

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Ballance
Bithell
Jenks all still together
about the 3 mile marker

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Borich
Johnson
Cook
Yokley
Sturdivant
Michael Houston
Brandon Ballance
Johnny Gallagher

Pro am

Lenig
Mcclure
Kiser
Martin

Brandon Sommers up to second in 4 stroke A behind Kevin Yoho

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Reed leads the stock class

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Ballance
Bithell
Borich
Jenks
Johnson

4 1/2 mile marker

[BROOKS]

Come on Bithel!!!!!!

[BSTURDIVANT]

Originally posted by Johnny & Monica
Ballance
Bithell
Borich
Jenks
Johnson


Gooo Brent !!

Mom @ home STRESSING OUT
4 1/2 mile marker

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Ballance
Bithell
Borich
Jenks
Johnson
Cook

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Checkpoint 2 no change

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Ballance
Bithell
Borich
Jenks
Cook 6 seconds between top 4

[McGillMom@home]

Still lookin for the Kurtster. Worried after that hellacious crash last race. Also, if you get a chance Harlen, would love to see a pix of new Baby Ballance if she has made her debut in KY.

Thans Johnny and Monica, once again for all your work.

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about 4 minutes out

[McGillMom@home]

CHRIS BITHELL IS A ROCK STAR!:D

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Wheel to wheel Through the checkered flag..............

Bill Ballance
Chris Bithell
Chris Borich
Bryan Cook
Chris Jenks

[BROOKS]

BIIIITTTHHHHEEEELLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!! wooohoooo, awesome,,, good ride for Cook also....

[RaptorRacer45]

Awesome.....more points for Bill, i would have loved 2 see Bithel Win it though, another Great Race!:D

[trx400exxracer]

Originally posted by RaptorRacer45
Awesome.....more points for Bill, i would have loved 2 see Bithel Win it though, another Great Race!:D

I heard that one now he will have a little breathing room I hope he wins the championship this year and next

[Johnny & Monica]

Bill Ballance also got the holeshot award.

[bmskid]

pro am results?

[trx400exxracer]

Originally posted by Johnny & Monica
Bill Ballance also got the holeshot award.

some nice pocket change for him

haha

[IOWAracer]

Monica where di Duane finish do you know and how did Kim and Chris Burrows do or did micheal end up goin?

broc

[atvpitchick]

Monica -

can you get us the Vet class results please?

[Johnny & Monica]

Sorry I don't have anything to add about any more results right now. I'm sure Harlen will post them asap.

Broc,
Last I heard Kim was running in 8th place in the women's class. Chris Burrows is racing Michael's quad at Waukon not the GNCC. Nothing else about Duane, last I knew he was in fifth but then he just dropped off and I'm not sure what happened.

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It was a race to the finish between Bill Ballance and Chris Bithell with Ballance taking the win.

The Complete Results are now posted

<li><a href="http://www.atvriders.com/atvresults/gncc200608youthatvresultsclass.pdf"><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Youth ATV Results By Class</font></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.atvriders.com/atvresults/gncc200608youthatvresultsoverall.pdf"><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Youth ATV Overall Results</font></a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.atvriders.com/atvresults/gncc200608morningatvresultsclass.pdf"><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Morning ATV Results By Class</font></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.atvriders.com/atvresults/gncc200608morningatvresultsoverall.pdf"><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Morning ATV Overall Results</font></a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.atvriders.com/atvresults/gncc200608afternoonatvresultsclass.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/gncc200608afternoonatvresultsoverall.pdf"><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Afternoon ATV Overall Results</font></a> </li>

[xraven35]

What happened to Smiley this time?

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Bryan Baker smacked a tree, which whipped him around and into Smiley and broke off his footpeg.

[KWAD GAWD]

Damn, Smiley's gotta be sick.

[GE4x4]

Originally posted by Admin
Bryan Baker smacked a tree, which whipped him around and into Smiley and broke off his footpeg.

Again, this just shows what kind of season he's having. Many bad things. Well he ussally does very well at the Wisp, so hopefully nothing will go bad for him.:)

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Originally posted by GE4x4
Again, this just shows what kind of season he's having. Many bad things. Well he ussally does very well at the Wisp, so hopefully nothing will go bad for him.:)

Smiley can't wait till the Wisp because it is one of his favorite tracks.