2008 GNCC -Round#3 -"Steele Creek"- Pro ATV Race Coverage

I heard someone say recently that Matt Smiley was back.....well folks, I don't believe he ever left. He may have had issues with a machine that did not allow him to perform like he had wished, but his racing spirit never wained and he is as ferocious as ever!

Quiet and focused for sure, however I learned that he has one hell of a sense of humor:devil: It is guys like Smiley that bleed racing and more should follow his example of how to be a good person and competitor as alot of that is lost in people all over the world these days.

Bill Ballance may be trying to have more fun this season, but you wouldbe hard pressed to see any chinks in his armor on the line.

Craig Reed does all he can to stay warm as the wind kicked up.

I admit it, I was about to ask Traci if I could share her jacket:p I was wet from the morning race and that wind had me shaking so much I wasnt sure if i could hold the camera still:p

Borich takes it all in as he waits for this thing to get started

Chris Bithell seems to always be in a good mood. The talented young racer is also an avid hunter....I wonder if he has ever hunted snipe:devil:

Digital Dave shows me how to roost out of turn two!

I don't have a catchy name to get a cool nickname like Dave:ermm: Dave and his wife just brought a bouncing baby into the world last week so join me in wishing their family a big ol' congratulations!!

The minutes were counting down as the start time approached.

The green flag waved and Xc1 was full throttle to turn 1!


McGill had won the race to teh first turn, but now everyone had to get headed to the second turn as the field swings wide

McGill was making his KTM scream as he pulled out of turn 1 and reached turn 2 with the lead!