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Brian Aldridge(Hair Daddy) cut off his long hair this year, so I don't know what we will call him now:confused: Brian raced four races last year in the C Class and finished in the top three several times with a win at "The Patriot."
Brian decided this year he would try his hand in the stock class:macho
Stock Class riders Jarrod McClure and Chris Neal stand in honor of the National Anthem along with Bonnie Hamrick.
Bonnie Hamrick also helps provide many of the photos from the Morning GNCC races and also write all the MidEast Series Race Reports. Thanks for all your help Bonniie, and without all the support I receive from my friends and members, the race coverage wouldn't be nearly what it is today.
With "10 Seconds", the riders heart's start pounding as they focus on Ricky's Hand holding the green flag.
Dave Heider sits waiting to push the button while Will Cashion, Marcus Gonzalez, and Robert Melton prepare to kickstart their 450R machines.
Chris Neal was the first rider to round the turn on this 450R with Brian Toney close behind on his YFZ450. Will Cashion hangs to the inside as he rounds the pole with Billy Good eating some roost as he charges up from behind the leaders.
Before the 2nd turn, Will Cashion dismounted his 450R unexpectedly and tumbled in front of 30 Stock Class riders and luckily everyone was able to steer clear of him and he quickly remounted his 450R and returned to the race.
By the 2nd turn, Chris Neal and Andy E Derrick were out front with with Gary Kiehl and Brian Toney battling for the third spot with Billy Good finding a clear spot to pick up a few positions.
Florida's winner,Matt Hanna and Harlen Foley were running mid pack looking to make up some ground as they chased after the leaders.
I (Harlen) picked the wrong rider to follow on a 450R as he nailed a tree in front of me and came to a stop. I locked up the brakes, which caused Jarod McClure to rear end me and slam me into the 450R. Needless to say, by the time we got going again, Will Cashion had already passed us. I found myself in last place after less than 1/2 mile into the race, so I knew this was going to be a long day
It didn't take Billy Good long to get out front and begin pulling away from the rest of the class. By the end of the 2nd lap, he had pulled to within 20 Seconds of Traci Cecco leading the Women's Class which started two minutes ahead of the Stock Class.
Chris Neal was still running strong in 2nd Place, but was losing ground on Billy Good as he developed a 40 second lead by the end of the lap
Polaris Rider, Dave Heider was running in the 3rd spot.