2007 GNCC Series Round #1 - The Triton - Preview & Live Race Coverage

[Johnny & Monica]

Originally posted by balls2da-wall
Im very glad to hear that!:D


Me too!

[rocket joe]

http://www.brainybetty.com/bwART2004/checkered_flag.jpg

[ridekfx]

whats the word

[burrows]

Originally posted by Johnny & Monica
Me too!

Monica-did you lose connection with Harlen?

[Johnny & Monica]

Never heard anything? You all did great!!

[yamahajoe]

any Pro am results??

[rocket joe]

http://www.brainybetty.com/bwART2004/checkered_flag.jpg

ballance wins, chris in the distance but will get 2nd

[jb500ex]

ballance wins, borich 2nd way ahead of everyone else

[Johnny & Monica]

And Kiser taking third.???? Putting on quite a show for his first Pro appearance and a podium already!

[balls2da-wall]

DEJA' VU???

[ridekfx]

awsome .. thats what im talking about

[balls2da-wall]

by that I mean another 1, 2, of Ballance and Borich...:(

[jb500ex]

Originally posted by Johnny & Monica
And Kiser taking third.????? Putting on quite a show for his first Pro appearance and a podium already!
he is a great sand rider and alot of people did say he would podium at this track

[rocket joe]

Great start to the race season... its going to be a good year.

[jb500ex]

Originally posted by Johnny & Monica
And Kiser taking third.???? Putting on quite a show for his first Pro appearance and a podium already!

actually kiser hasn't even checked in yet so still no 3rd place

[jb500ex]

now he just checked in with yokley right behind

[yfzster]

come on yokley

[Johnny & Monica]

That's why I put the question marks?????? Still he did great to even be running third.

[yfzster]

great coverage guys and gals

[jlm996s]

Was Johnson running the new shocks from ARS/FX?

[jb500ex]

Originally posted by Johnny & Monica
That's why I put the question marks?????? Still he did great to even be running third.
he did ride great

[Laurazelinka]

Anyone know where Andy Lagzdins stands in all of this ???

[jb500ex]

Originally posted by Laurazelinka
Anyone know where Andy Lagzdins stands in all of this ???
the first couple of laps he was in the high teens

[Mooreboy3]

What happened to Bithell? He was running good there for a while.:confused:

[SwainRacing]

Thanks for the great coverage everyone!

[cheryl bithell]

Chris bithell got 7th

[rocket joe]

Originally posted by SwainRacing
Thanks for the great coverage everyone!

second that...

[BROOKS]

Originally posted by cheryl bithell
Chris bithell got 7th


Gizmoe, you ready for next weekend?

[cheryl bithell]

Gizmoe, you ready for next weekend?

[cheryl bithell]

Gizmoe, you ready for next weekend?

[cheryl bithell]

I shure am!!!!

[Laurazelinka]

Can you list the results so Far ???

[cheryl bithell]

G.A. might turn out to be a muddy mess, I looked up the weather and its supposed to rain on saturday.

[Mooreboy3]

Cheryl,
We are going to be there for ya in Georgia. Save us a spot to camp. Call me.

Nick

[McGillMom@home]

Hey Cheryl or Gizmoe, Please tell me where Kurt finished and give me any info you can. You know guys...they won't answer their cell phones down there and I'm getting tense!

[jb500ex]

a protest has been filed against bill balance and his cheater frame. this will get interesting

[Fred55]

What do you mean cheater frame

[Race4Yamaha38]

anyone know how natalie did?

[jb500ex]

Originally posted by Fred55
What do you mean cheater frame
he redid all his frames for this year, he added rake too the front and put the bottom rails really tight together. it is nothing like a yammie front end

[ATV403]

Originally posted by jb500ex
a protest has been filed against bill balance and his cheater frame. this will get interesting I heard talk of that possibility a few days ago.

[Scro]

Originally posted by jb500ex
a protest has been filed against bill balance and his cheater frame. this will get interesting

Any word on who protested?

[bradley300]

according to how the rulles read, everythig he did is totally legal. slippery slope to call it a production frame for sure, but as the rules read, he did nothing wrong

[GE4x4]

Those production rules were not there awhile ago. In fact if you look at the top of the page, the production rule shows nothing for the front a arms. Yet you go down to the pro rules and in italic, they have news rules added like a after thought. When was that added. Anytime new rules are added, there in red. Well this is new and not in red.

[660bigdaddy]

protest has been filed against bill balance and his cheater frame. this will get interesting
this was brought up before the season. he had this quad at the dealer show. if someone is waiting now to protest, i think it's lame. if you have a problem with it, hash it out before we race, not after the checker is thrown. i would be careful calling him a cheater. put him on anyone elses quad and he will still be tough to beat. jmo. btw, maybe it's a 2008 chassis? just like the kawi's

[Fred55]

Does anybody have any close up pictures of what was changed?

[xraven35]

I believe they have a pic somewhere on ********.com

[660bigdaddy]

there are pics from the indy show. you will have to do some research, page 12 shows it.

[Johnny & Monica]

Walker Fowler walked out and finished 1st in class 9th overall in the youth production class(13-15) WOW! And 2nd place Neal Mcgrath finished 16th overall. WOW! These young men were flying and just think about all the lap traffic they had to deal with starting so far back.

[cps450r]

could somebody please post some results

[tuckntaco]

i second that...

[450RGNCC]

Heres the pic...
http://www.atvriders.com/gallery/2007indydealerexpophotogallery/images/KE2F0396.jpg

[cps450r]

atleast tell me where Jenks finished

[Admin]

Sorry for the Delay everyone. I have been extremely busy after the race, but here are the final results

<li><a href="http://www.atvriders.com/atvresults/gncc200701youthatvresultsclass.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/gncc200701youthatvresultsoverall.html"><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Youth ATV Overall Results</font></a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.atvriders.com/atvresults/gncc200701morningatvresultsclass.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/gncc200701morningatvresultsoverall.html"><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Morning ATV Overall Results</font></a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.atvriders.com/atvresults/gncc200701afternoonatvresultsclass.html"><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Afternoon ATV Results By Class</font></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.atvriders.com/atvresults/gncc200701afternoonatvresultsoverall.html"><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Afternoon ATV Overall Results</font></a> </li>

[Admin]

Quick Overview of Pro Race

Duane Johnson Grabbed the Holeshot with Borich and Yokley starting almost dead last

Brandon Ballance took over the lead several turns into the race and lead for several laps followed by Bill. In the 3rd lap, Brandon overshot the bern at the end of pit row and end up in the swamp, which sent him back several positions.

Borich and Yokley charged their way through the pack and collided together when Borich ran into a lapper and Yokley rear ended him, which put Borich's rear tires on Yokley handlebars, but the reverse on the KFX450 quickly seperated the pair and they were off again.

Bill Ballance looked awesome and was riding as smooth as ever and held a huge lead till the finish, but it tooks it toll on him. After the race, he went to the hospital for dehydration.

Borich finished in second place

Taylor Kiser rounded out the podium, which was awesome for the Florida Native in his Pro Class Debut. Also, Ryan Morphew finished in 5th place afte a rough start as well

Chris Borich protested Ballance for having a highly modified frame in the front end, and I haven't heard the ruling

William Yokley finished out the day in 4th place, and he is really excited up the upcoming race in Georgia where the KFX should net him a podium finish.

Michael Houston, Brent Sturdivant, Jarrod McClure collided in the first lap, which broke off the shock mount on Hoston's YFZ450 and Brent also was out of the race. Jarrod completed the race, but wasn't 100%

Matt Smiley was on the Honda and blew his rear early in the race.

Bryan Baker was riding hard on the Polaris Outlaw 525 and finished 11th right behind Andy Lagzdins

John Natalie Jr charged hard in the top 3 overall the first two laps, but he pulled out of the race to avoid blisters before the ATVA MX Nationals next weekend.

[jb500ex]

Originally posted by Johnny & Monica
Walker Fowler walked out and finished 1st in class 9th overall in the youth production class(13-15) WOW! And 2nd place Neal Mcgrath finished 16th overall. WOW! These young men were flying and just think about all the lap traffic they had to deal with starting so far back.

thats amazing for fowler

[bradley300]

actually, harlen has him listed as 10th overall, but 3 in front of him were in the sportman class, so officially he should be 7th overall, awesome!

[GE4x4]

Originally posted by jb500ex
thats amazing for fowler


With the 3 Sportman class riders in front of him, would not that make him 7th overall since Sportsman don't count?

[GE4x4]

Originally posted by bradley300
actually, harlen has him listed as 10th overall, but 3 in front of him were in the sportman class, so officially he should be 7th overall, awesome!


Beat me to it.:cool:

[jb500ex]

Originally posted by bradley300
actually, harlen has him listed as 10th overall, but 3 in front of him were in the sportman class, so officially he should be 7th overall, awesome!

think about that. that is really really impressive

[SwainRacing]

Thanks for posting the results, and all the coverage. Can some one telm me what line the youth 13-15 class lined up in? Thanks.

[161xchonda]

The youth production class 13-15 lines up on the last row which is really a hassle. We have to because of ATVA rules. Dealing with all the traffic is a pain in the butt. Maybe they can get us moved up some rows if we continue to do good. Good job Walker.

[caterpillar]

Originally posted by jb500ex
he redid all his frames for this year, he added rake too the front and put the bottom rails really tight together. it is nothing like a yammie front end



3. XC1 & XC2 (ATV): (0-525cc). Fuel tanks are limited to a 4-gallon maximum capacity. OEM motor and matching frame combination model required. Engine modifications, frame reinforcements, and f rame modifications creating longer rear-wheel travel or altering front A-arm and shock pivot point locations, are permitted.


:confused:

[whoamack22]

it should be ok grats ballance keep the yamaha on top

[QUADROOKIE]

I guess they are trying anything they can to beat Bill since they can't get it done on the track.:rolleyes:

[Dave400ex]

Great job by Sloan Jackson and Parker Jones. Anyone know what happened to Jonathon Shaff?

[trx400exxracer]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
Great job by Sloan Jackson and Parker Jones. Anyone know what happened to Jonathon Shaff?

I was wondering the same thing, I didn't even see his name?!?

[jenna400ex]

What row did the novice women line up on?

[firefighterjosh]

Congrats Everyone!!!!:D

[angelon400ex]

Anyone have any idea what line the women novice class started on? Thanks!

[angelon400ex]

LOL! Sorry Jenna didn't see your post...

[jenna400ex]

Im gonna head off to bed! Maybe, we will find something out! Hollar at ya later girl!
Go Albright!:eek2:

[bradley300]

Originally posted by jb500ex
think about that. that is really really impressive

also take into account that he's ona 300ex at a fast, rought track. basicly, he has every disadvantage at this track. i cant wait to see what he does at a track with some tight woods

[jb500ex]

Originally posted by bradley300
also take into account that he's ona 300ex at a fast, rought track. basicly, he has every disadvantage at this track. i cant wait to see what he does at a track with some tight woods
i actually did think of that. and i honestly am very shocked. this kid already has too be considered a major threat in a couple of year's. i don't even think brandon sommer's did that good so fast

[Johnny & Monica]

My kids were more interested in how Walker Fowler did than all the classes combined. Chance says his goal is to beat Walker one day!:macho

[ron dog5]

john shaff blew a motor on sat.

[Admin]

Walker Fowler

[QUADROOKIE]

That's making me dizzy! LOL!

[IOWAracer]

And chance would be just the one to do it to johnny
cant wait to watch him rip it up this year:macho

[Shuee_400]

Shaff Magic get ahold of me havent heard from ya.............

[Pappy]

Originally posted by jb500ex
i actually did think of that. and i honestly am very shocked. this kid already has too be considered a major threat in a couple of year's. i don't even think brandon sommer's did that good so fast


Walker will be a champion, I dont think he knows how to fail! It was awesome watching him work his way through the field!

Sorry for the off angle pics, I was caught in a tight spot with my big lens and had to do what I had to do:eek2:


A few thoughts before I crash off to sleep....at 4:30 am

1. I am to old to drive over 70 with a trailer (or to chicken these days, I tried hanging with Chad Duvall on I95 but he still likes to go fast I see!)

2. 4 cups of coffee at the Waffle House WILL get you home

3. Leaving 70 degree weather, returning to 18 degree weather SUCKS!

4. I need goggles to take pictures in Florida

5. Cody pointed out what he thought was a "Lot Lizard" while we were paying for fuel, only to be quickly informed she was the cashiers Mom:chinese: No worries, I think Cody could have taken him:devil:

[niece450]

Originally posted by jenna400ex
What row did the novice women line up on?


I heard they were right infront of first year racer

[Scro]

Originally posted by Pappy
Walker will be a champion, I dont think he knows how to fail! It was awesome watching him work his way through the field!

Sorry for the off angle pics, I was caught in a tight spot with my big lens and had to do what I had to do:eek2:


A few thoughts before I crash off to sleep....at 4:30 am

1. I am to old to drive over 70 with a trailer (or to chicken these days, I tried hanging with Chad Duvall on I95 but he still likes to go fast I see!)

2. 4 cups of coffee at the Waffle House WILL get you home

3. Leaving 70 degree weather, returning to 18 degree weather SUCKS!

4. I need goggles to take pictures in Florida

5. Cody pointed out what he thought was a "Lot Lizard" while we were paying for fuel, only to be quickly informed she was the cashiers Mom:chinese: No worries, I think Cody could have taken him:devil:

The wife make you come home before Georgia?:eek2:

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Scro
The wife make you come home before Georgia?:eek2:


lost another family member yesterday:( thats 1 down, 1 waiting:ermm:

[Scro]

Damn Ken, sorry to hear that. Keep your head up buddy!

[Pappy]

its all part of life, you live, you die.


here is a few more misc pictures....

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=286767&perpage=20&pagenumber=1

AM Race gallery (http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/thumbpage.aspx?e=2728619)

Practice Gallery (http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/thumbpage.aspx?e=2728677)

PM Gallery (http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/thumbpage.aspx?e=2728713)

[whoamack22]

thnx for the pics pappy sorry to hear ur loss.

[angelon400ex]

If I am understanding from what people are saying...the starting order from the back is youth, then first year racers, then the novice women? Is that correct? Thanks!!!!!

[crayfz]

That sounds right.

[Johnny & Monica]

A post-race protest by second place finisher, Chris Borich, was immediately denied by GNCC Racing. The decision was then unanimously upheld by an expedited appeals board made up of AMA congress and staff members.

[bradley300]

where did you hear this?

[Johnny & Monica]

Off the scene plus Gallagher made a post about it on another forum also

[bradley300]

sweet, thanks!

[cheryl bithell]

Originally posted by 660bigdaddy
this was brought up before the season. he had this quad at the dealer show. if someone is waiting now to protest, i think it's lame. if you have a problem with it, hash it out before we race, not after the checker is thrown. i would be careful calling him a cheater. put him on anyone elses quad and he will still be tough to beat. jmo. btw, maybe it's a 2008 chassis? just like the kawi's

Well, I may be new to this game, and believe me I don't know much about all this crap, but you are NOT allowed to protest until the bike has entered the race. You can have a modified frame at Indy, and at the track, but not get on and race that particular bike. All I know is the rule change seems quite conveniently timed. I also understand that the last time something even minut was changed, there was a 3 hour meeting/discussion after the banquet. Does this mean LAEGER is back??? Mr. Ballance is obviously excellent at this sport, however the rules should not be changed to suit one individual... Or one bike company! I'm sorry to havta see the politics behind this sport!!!

[GE4x4]

I just look at it this way. Some have said there is no advantage to what he did. So if it has no advantage, then the question would be, why was it done? Why cause contraversy(sp) over it if it has no advantage? Ballance is the best racer right now, but I think it's stupid for him to continue to race this quad that is going to cause uproar at every race. If he does win his 8th, will this tarnish it?:confused: