6 Hours of ATV America, Rausch Creek Race Report

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Rausch Creek MX Park in Tremont, PA hosted the final 6 hour of ATV America event of the season with the two prior events held in Georgia and Texas.

John Pellan added these three 6 hour races this year to give teams a chance to test their endurance and team work before competing in the 12 hours of America, which will be in Iowa on October 30th. Also, up for grabs was free entry into the 12 Hour event with a win in your class at any of the six hour events excluding the Pro Class.

John Pellan greeted riders as they registered for the Event

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When John Pellan picked Rausch Creek as one of his track locations, He made an excellent choice. The "Dream Team" Quin Lickman and Mike McDonald once again out did themselves in advertising for the event, preparing the track, and keeping things orderly.

It is great to have two people so dedicated to the racing community. Also, Rausch Creek put together some extra money for the Pro Purse which was not even expected, so the next time you decide to go riding think of riding at a place that takes care of it riders, Rausch Creek MX Park.

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It rained several times the week before the race, which was extremely welcomed rain to help keep the dust down during the long six hour race. Rausch Creek rebuilt a section of their outdoor MX track and made it wide enough for quads to easily race side by side. The track was in perfect condition and the water crew was out Saturday Afternoon wetting down the track one last time before the race.

The Pit area was along a gravel road which worked great to keep the dust down and was situated with a great view of the MX portion of the track.

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The turnout to the event was the best yet! Their were 42 teams registered to race with many top National GNC & GNCC racers in attendance.

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The TC Racing Team (Pat Brown, Dustin Wimmer, and Jason Dunkelberger)

Tom Carlson Wrenches on their Lost Creek YFZ as Jake Lawson looks on with Jason Dunkelberger offering assistants. Jason was along this race more as a back up rider because he is still recovering from a wrist injury.

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The East Coast ATV Team (Chris Borich, John Natalie Jr, and Matt Smiley) was basically the same team that won the 12 Hours of America last year as Team Hiper except Mike Krachun was replaced with GNC Pro MX racer John Natalie Jr who has been having an incredible season.

Matt Smiley was geared up early for the race since he was going to be the first rider to hit the track.

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JB Racing Team (Jathan Seale, Jeremy Rice, and Chris Jenks) had their 450R ready for action. This 100% XC team has been dominating the Pro Am Class this year in the GNCC Series and they were well prepared for the 6 hour race!

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Jody Bateman and Tom Carlson relax before the race after completing all of their final prerace preperations on the machines.

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The TC Racing / Lost Creek Cycle Machine

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Dustin Wimmer tried out his Camelback which isn't something that he is typically use to wearing when racing MX.