2007 ATVA MX Nationals #11 - Unadilla, New Berlin NY Race Coverage

I chuckled to myself, and was sure wishing to see the Ironman on the gate

Christopher Tait is taking his licks this year as his Pro class rookie year is almost over. I had the chance to chat with him about this season and he pretty much summed it up by saying he knows what he needs to do in the off season to train and with a season under his belt is looking forward to next year.

Joe Byrd would have his hands full this round with some young guns taking aim at the old man. Joe seemed to be making everyone geuss what he was up to as he cut practice short. At the time I thought to myself he may be using some form of sy-ops tactic to make others re-think his game plan, but in the end I believe he had some mechanical issues that decided to show themselves at the worst time possible. Always the player, Byrd went about his routine in usual calculating fashion, leaving atleast me wondering what he was up to:p

Pat Brown was looking good, and he had his YFZ pulling hard during practice.

Jeremy Lawson wasnt playing any games, he just pushed the throttle forward and let her eat!

Creamer and Bithell hooked up and were running strong. Very few riders were taking the inside line in this long sweeper but those that did found a line that cut time off their laps.

Travis Spader was very smooth during practice. I can't help but wonder what he thinks when he has a patient telling him about how they have a pain due to playing golf:p He is starting to look more and more like a professional (as in doctor type) when he has his gear off, but on the track he is all racer!

Micheal Brown heads off leaving a shower of roost as he gets to know the Unadilla track

Daniel Lewis #621 and #45 Rich Stambach get friendly heading through a turn.

Jasmine Plante lands the skyshot and heads down the long landing ramp. It may appear smooth in this picture, but after saturday it became very choppy.