2006 GNCC Series Round #9 -The Wisp - McHenry, MD Morning Coverage

Although the overall number could be down, the number of morning classes was not!

Keeping track of which class was which seemed pointless as I just kept capturing the action

Swinging wide to avoid an expected pile up worked for alot of riders.

At 11 1/2 miles, the Wisp affords you a great variety of terrain. Getting through the first turn can be the hardest obstacle of all

The Polaris Predator has made an impact on GNCC racing in my absence.

The trusty 400EX will remain a stable quad for this type of event. I do not think the goggleless rider cares for roost:p

The last riders made thier way through the first turn and the 2006 Wisp round was underway!

As fans, family and pit crews made thier way to different spots along the track, I spotted Micheal Mussi's family out to watch the race. The youth atv riders do not run at this round, but it was great seeing alot of them there!

Fans flocked to the operating ski lift to gain easy access to the top of the mountain and a birdseye view of the action

I made my way to one of the obstacles the riders would encounter. This halfpipe would serve as a drop in for quads and mud would replace the snow usually found here in season. The Morning racers only entered the halfpipe twice, the Afternoon racers would be forced to work thier way through the entire pipe.