12 Hours of ATV America - Race Report

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Chris Borich once again was able to make the pass and quickly begin putting time between them.

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Shortly aftewards, Gallagher caught word that Brandon was broke down and notified Bill, so they could run and try to help get him going again.

The skid plate ended up coming off and derailing the chain. Also, the rear rotor was bent. Brandon was able to get the back on and take off to try to finish the lap.

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Brandon kept the hammer down as he headed toward the pits with his goggles already off. The #4 Maxxis team dropped back to 5th place after they were required to bend back the rotor as straight as possible and try to salvage some rear brakes and prevent any more damage to the Caliper.

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This gave #6 Dustin Wimmer (Lost Creek Cycle) the oppurtunity to move into 2nd Place behind #1 East Coast ATV

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With the first 6 hour session almost complete, many teams began installing their headlights before the the start of the 2nd session.

#88 JB Racing's Jeremy Rice were in able to quickly move up from 4th place when #44 JPMX suzuki engine failed, which took them out of the race after working their way up to third place behind #6 Lost Creek Cycle.

JB Racing picked up another spot when they passed #6 Lost Creek Cycle and moved into 2nd place behind #1 East Coast ATV

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With East Coast ATV out in the lead for the last lap of the 1st Session, the #4 Maxxis tires team pulled into the pits for a calculated pit stop to finish repairing the YFZ from earlier damage in the race, and they began preping it for 2nd session.

They knew that they had around 5 minutes to leave the pits before Matt Smiiley would take the checkered flag and the 20 minute countdown would begin for any riders still out on the track to complete the lap.

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Laz and Jimmy didn't waste any time making the neccassary fixes and adjustments. The brakes pads were destroyed and the caliper piston seals were leaking on the machine from the bent rotor damage. New pads were installed along with a chain was adjusted and a chain guide was added to keep the chain from derailing in the 2nd session.

The Maxxis team was able to make the adjustments with time to spare as they headed out to complete the last lap and remain on the lead lap.

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Several minutes later, Matt Smiley crossed the finish line with the 1st session lead.

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Teams #28 Walsh Race Craft/Quad Briel(Michael Walsh, Denny Seifner, and Josh Creamer) and #101 Mikes Cycle World Honda/ Duncan Racing Internation(Brad Page, Andris Lagzdins, and Justin Short) crossed the finish line right behind Matt Smiley, but they were both atleast one lap behind.

Andy Lagzdins tried to hold off the hard charging Matt Smiley before the finish line to get in one more lap and stay on the lead lap, but Matt's smooth riding allowed him to make the pass before the finish and put Mikes Cycle World one lap down, but they still were in great shape in 4th place and could move up if #4 Team Maxxis or #88 JB Racing didn't finish their last laps before the time expired.

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#6 East Coast ATV was the next team to cross finish line in 5th place with #310 Nac's Racing(Bryan Baker, Rhett Butler, and Mike Carter) close behind in 6th Place.