2005 GNC MX Round #1 - Glen Helen Raceway

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Welcome to the opening round of the 2005 ATVA ITP Moose Grand National Championship (GNC) Motocross Series. With an outstanding preview brought to you by the ATVRiders Admin and the West Coast Editor, lets get down to business by adding some photos to the already exciting text that gave you insight as to just what went down at the very first round of professional ATV motocross racing.

2005 marks 20 full years of GNC racing and now more than ever are riders, fans and the industry alike all equally excited to see just how this 12-round series will play out by the time we reach the final round at Dirt Days in August. But for now, lets get started with photos to help bring you closer to the excitement of the Glen Helen ATV MX National.

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The entry sign welcomes participants and fans.

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Scott goggles stopped by after the Anaheim Supercross Saturday night to provide rider support to not only their riders but anyone who wears their goggles.

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Sunday was a big hit and miss for vendors. The weatherman said one thing but mother nature dished out the opposite making vendor row at times very scarce.

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Fans find rare shelter from the rain.

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Suzuki had one of the most profound appearances to date at any ATV MX National I have been to, with their huge semi adorned with both Doug Gust and Jeremiah Jones’ numbers but the H2 they had on display along with FLY parked directly behind them as well as the Suzuki rider support truck to follow.

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The low clouds hovered and opened up various times throughout the day. This panoramic shot takes you from the pits on the right all the way to the long straight on the left that only the Pros and Pro-Am will do in their motos.

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The notable monument at Glen Helen received a paint job from last years event, while BigKidRacing.com sets up shop for riders and fans to buy excellent photography commemorating their visit to the Glen Helen ATV National.

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The recently turned 38 reigning ATVA GNC MX champion, Digger Doug Gust of Salem, Wisconsin sets his sites on a repeat podium finish at this event in hopes to eventually make it three championships aboard his Yoshimura Suzuki Factory ride.

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Ironman John Natalie of Houtzdale, Pennsylvania made the switch along with East Coast ATV to pilot the Honda TRX450R. Having a very successful indoor Pro Quads year, Natalie looks to bring that success to the GNC Nationals as well.