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

Awaiting the riders would be a few inches of water;) The right side of the track was relatively dry, and the innocent looking patch of water was full of deep holes that would test some.

Traci Cecco in the lead was the first rider to encounter this area. Picking the outside line got her a bit wet but in an instant was out of the pit and gone!

John Rowling was not far behind Traci and would take over the lead on lap 2, only to have Traci regain it. I was told John may have hurt his leg but have not confirmed it.

Jeff Stoess was running in 3rd has he worked his way out of the water

At 59, most men are worried about thier money market fund. John Gallagher Sr. worries about the important things, like laying the smack down on riders 1/3 his age! John found himself on the podium again at Wisp, which worked out well for him. He recieved a sweet plaque and stole a kiss from the trophy girl! Go John!:D

Harlen Foley, the man responsible for the growth and direction of atvriders.com gets ready to drop in on the half pipe. He has been doing well when he races the Yamaha Raptor 700 and this round was no exception. Harlen went on to finish 2nd overall! Great job Harlen.

Being a photographer, surrounded by photographers, you would think Harlen would get a few great shots of him in action. With the self professed talent at trackside sceaming for $500 a picture, it took yours truly to get the man what he wanted:devil:

I was expecting a closer battle during the first lap, but the riders appeared from the woods spread out.

A few wiser riders picked the drier line and kept themselves dry for the next lap

The once docile looking puddle was quickly turning into a major hassle