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Pappy
10-27-2009, 04:35 PM
The Ironman. The last round of the season and one of the most brutal events in the series. The weather can throw a wammy on this event really fast and thats exactly what occured this year as rain moved in and dumped a ton of the wet stuff.

Pappy
10-27-2009, 04:37 PM
Just getting some racers to tech was quite the chore!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 04:38 PM
There weren't many that did not require a tow INTO the pit area!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 04:39 PM
He may not have landed gracefully, but he atleast landed in a spot that did not bury him in the muck!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 04:40 PM
Mudballs....they can hurt when aimed and properly thrown!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 04:43 PM
Saturday morning was dark and gloomy and usually we have already changed time for the fall soltice. Chris Bithell looked to be pretty chipper for it being way to early on a saturday:blah:

Pappy
10-27-2009, 04:44 PM
Laz gets the layout figured out as the day was getting underway

Pappy
10-27-2009, 04:45 PM
Taylor Kiser preps some foam for his airbox. This course would offer up several deep creek crossings and plenty of mud!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 04:46 PM
Johnny G suffering from far to many energy drinks:eek: :devil:

Pappy
10-27-2009, 04:46 PM
I think Traci Cecco was about to beam him in the noggin to straighten him out:p

Pappy
10-27-2009, 04:48 PM
Dave Simmons remains calm and relaxed.....he saves it for the track and his winning record proves his methods work:p

Pappy
10-27-2009, 04:48 PM
He found out the hard way that them Indiana gal's are tuff!!!:eek: :devil:

Pappy
10-27-2009, 04:50 PM
The Youth racers catch hell at this round. Headlights are almost required its so dark!

Getting towed out of this track is what many young racers found out all about!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 04:52 PM
Trying to keep the meats clean was a priority for many. The trip to the starting line would be ugly!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 04:53 PM
Racers were busy getting signed up and as you can see, were doing what they could to stay warm.

Pappy
10-27-2009, 04:55 PM
I thought this Monster truck was for fun rides......

Pappy
10-27-2009, 04:56 PM
I stood corrected, it was the only way to get to the Porta-jon:p

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:12 PM
The morning racers were lining up as the 10 am start time approached.

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:15 PM
Greg Condon would be back in action this round. Greg has been living the good life..buying a house...getting fitted for a ball and chain etc:D

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:18 PM
4x4 Open would fire off the line first as the final round of 2009 was now underway!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:19 PM
The Womens class war is over as Atwell secured the class championship at the last round, but this was still going to be a battle and I know Cecco wanted a win to wrap up the season!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:20 PM
Mike Benson and Rick Cecco battle off the start in the U2 class

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:20 PM
Foley's lens captures Glen Pritchard as he sets out to dominate one more time in 2009!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:22 PM
Clifton Beasley powers his Can Am to the front once again in the 4x4 lites class.

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:24 PM
I could hear the starts from my position away from the starting area, and could only imagine what kind of scene was unfolding in all that mud!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:27 PM
In some twisted way, it looked fun:p

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:28 PM
A tad bit gooey!! This is the 3rd turn:eek2:

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:29 PM
Two hours is a long time.....feels even longer with the added weight of that mud!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:30 PM
$100 pair of goggles, worthless after 2 turns!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:32 PM
Running out of your boots...now that is funny!!! (As long as it happens to someone else!!!)

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:33 PM
Getting the holeshot means alot in a race like this!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:35 PM
Angel Atwell and Cecco head out to settle a score one more time!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:37 PM
Finally reaching me, the racers were seperating slightly as they jockey for position.

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:39 PM
The first mile or so was open field with a jaunt into the woods here and there, however the mud was slick and thick and was claiming victims.

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:41 PM
The creek crossing was deep, and if you made a mistake here your day could end with an engine full of water!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:43 PM
One rider cautiously works through while another seds a wall of water flying with a Kamakazi approach!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:44 PM
I was in the creek upstream....figuring I was pretty safe

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:45 PM
Note to self......

The wave sent upstream by the UTE's was about 4 inches higher then your boots:p

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:46 PM
Having your ride set up for a dry airbox would pay off today

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:55 PM
The racing was pretty good as a pass here could pay off down the road!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:57 PM
Two riders comit as two others watch on...

The shallowest line was right up against the log to the right of the picture.

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:58 PM
Brody Livengood powers his 300ex through with no problem!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 05:59 PM
If it wasnt 50 degrees, this might be alot of fun getting wet:p

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:01 PM
Elsewhere on the course, riders were dealing with typical XC type terrain

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:02 PM
Rick Cecco hammers his Renegade through a small creek as he makes a pass

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:03 PM
Ever have one of those days:p

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:04 PM
Now this is a great way to meet people....:p

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:04 PM
Teamwork is what its all about sometimes...and the only way out in some cases!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:06 PM
A helping hand.....

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:07 PM
When your day is over, lending a hand is much appreciated by thise still giving it hell!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:10 PM
The day just wasn't meant to be successful for many

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:10 PM
What looked smooth usually wasn't...what appeared shallow usually was deep....

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:12 PM
The 4x4 riders were in their glory!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:14 PM
As the laps wore on, riders started using their heads a bit more..sometimes...well once in awhile:D

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:16 PM
Kyle Riley was hammer down this round yet again. With support from his family, friends and Looney Tuned Exhausts, Riley took the win and the Schoolboy championship!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:18 PM
Bryan Buckhannon and Zach Zakowski disappear as they plunge into the water!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:20 PM
The pair race out fo teh creek and head out for miles and miles of racing that lay ahead of them!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:21 PM
With so many riders crossing the creek at once, I was having trouble seeing who was running where. Atwell came in but I wasnt sure if she was 1st or 50th:p

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:22 PM
One question was answered as Cecco motors through in second.

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:23 PM
Lexie Coulter was running 3rd here, but would run into issues dropping off the pace and only complete 4 laps

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:24 PM
Kristen Atwell chucgs through the deep side as she gets a look over from another racer. She was doing good and riding as strong as ever!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:25 PM
Condon hadnt done a ton of racing this season but you couldnt tell by the way he was riding. In control and running strong, he looked to do well!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:26 PM
My boots somehow seemed inadequate at several points at this spot:p

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:29 PM
I had lost count of the laps so I started my hike towards the finish line. I could see the place was getting rutted up bad!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:30 PM
Getting high-centered was happening alot

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:31 PM
Lines had opened up around some sections if you could see and take them in time

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:33 PM
The big 4x4's power through and over everything...including photographers:p

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:34 PM
Making passes is where its at!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:35 PM
In the blink of an eye you could get hung up....

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:37 PM
Cassie Carlson would ride to the win in Womens Novice!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:38 PM
david Hunsacker would get hung up and then have another quad get tangled up with his grab bar. he was free and running again in no time!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:40 PM
Condon would suffer some damage but would still finish 4th in 4x4 open....keep an eye on him if he can get things ready for 2010!

Greg posted up some helmet cam footage from his race...be sure to check it out!

Helmet Cam (http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=415264)

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:41 PM
The checkered flag came out and it would be Bryan Buckhannon taking the win! This win would also seal teh deal on the 4x4 open Championship as he beat teammate Scott Kilby!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:42 PM
Johnny g waits for his rider, Traci Cecco as he and everyone else waited to see if she had the win.

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:43 PM
Traci would wrap this season up with a win, giving her some confidence as she prepares for 2010

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:45 PM
Michael Swift would garner the 3rd overall position as well as the 4x4 Limited win. Swift was busy with an interview seconds after exiting the track

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:47 PM
Beasleys win would be yet another on the season for the 4x4 Lites rider.

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:49 PM
Buckhannon had done it. After suffering a badly broken leg this season, many wondered if he could heal up and rebound to battle for teh championship. Those questions are answered as he grabs another one for his team!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:50 PM
Swifts win marked his 12th on the season, making it a perfect score!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:53 PM
Jerime Dudding gives Buckhannon some love. Dudding would be celebrating today as well with his win in the U2 class!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:55 PM
After a season full of turmoil and change, Traci Cecco would roll out of Indiana with a class win and a visit to the podium. The new Yamaha hasn't been working as well as she would like but they are getting close. After so much time on the older model, it will take alot of time to get it right for her or so i'm told.

Well, you guys have a few months to figure out the final details because 2010 is coming fast! I like a tight battle so fix what needs fixin!:D

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:58 PM
I know Traci was cold and shivering....and I am sure the Can Am boys were ready for dry clothes as well!

There you have it folks, your final morning podium of the 2009 racing season!!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 06:59 PM
I hope that everyone from the morning races has a great off season and can find some time to relax. We look forward to seeing many of you in sunny florida when the 2010 GNCC season kicks off!!

Pappy
10-27-2009, 07:29 PM
Just for the record...I stayed alot cleaner and alot drier on friday morning. She is alot prettier then most of you chumps as well:devil:

A big thanks to Toby at Moto-Xperts for giving me a place to hang my hat before the race and to heather for giving me some clean shots!

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RaptorRacer45
10-28-2009, 09:00 AM
What an end to a wild season....I had a blast all year long and hope to make 9 again next year, but my works cut out for me now....My 5 years in C Class have been a learning experience, now its time 2 look ahead to 2010 and B Class:D

Simon MX49
10-28-2009, 11:11 PM
Awesome coverage all season long Pappy. I hope to see you in Florida and all rounds after that. If not Florida I will definitely see you at Steel Creek.