2009 GNCC Racing Series - Round #7 - Mountain Ridge - ATV Race Coverage

Round #7 of the Can Am GNCC Series made the climb into the Laurel Highlands region located near Somerset PA for another exciting round of cross country racing action.

As far as terrain, Mountain Ridge offers a pretty brutal layout that tests man and machine as rocks are as common here as any race on the circuit. There are plenty of fast field sections, but dry conditions would curtail the speeds for many as dust cut visability to near zero in some sections.

I arrived friday evening just before dark and the place was already packed. Pennslyvania is a hot bed of racing action and draws a big crowd as this is the home turf for many top riders.


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Early saturday morning, the registration lines were small, and I am sure the announcement of the return of Online Pre-Registration helped!

Brandon Sommers points the way to the starting area for a youth racer as the days racing was soon to be underway

A good sturdy tire would be needed to stave off flats at this round

For some, an early morning arrival would mean unpacking and getting geared up as the action heated up around them. This is a close round for alot of racers...something I know I was grateful for!

The 10 am race would see a mix of sunshine and clouds and it even appeared they might see a touch of rain.

Glenn Pritchard has been on fire this season, scoring class win after class win aboard his Suzuki LTR450. Glenn and his wife are a hoot, great people and a blast to be around at the track!

Yamaha backed racer Traci Cecco is always full of smiles as she prepares to get things underway. Traci has won so many championships that she doesn't seem to get rattled when adversity happens to find her. Having a mixed season full of problems and successes has her digging deep to capture the Womens class title again in 2009

Jennifer Albright and her hubby pose for a snap shot prior to the race. Albright has been running strong this season and was looking forward to the tough conditions she would face out on the course!

Now thats a race face!!!:D

Warnert Racing backed Micheal Swift is having another phenominal season, scoring 6 staright class wins in as many races in 2009.