2009 GNCC Racing - Round 1 - River Ranch - ATV Race Coverage

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Charlie Welch takes a look at the next turn as he rides to a class win in 70 CVT!!

Charlie had this to say after the race:

"I got a new 70cc DRR quad over the winter. I also got invited to be on the GT Thunder mini youth team.
I started round #1 with an awesome suspension from GT Thunder and I was #2 on the holeshot. We had an amazing 15 quads in the class. I led lap #1 with 2 70's right on my butt. I shook one racer, but Seth Brown gave me static for the next 2 laps until I finally broke away and got the 1st win of the season . I knew I was passing many racers and thought I would have a decent overall but my dad let me know the good news with a loud scream and hug. Our goal for the season was to get a top 10 and we got 7th overall. I was shocked!!!! This is the 1st top 10 for a 70 cvt quad in gncc history and hopefully I can put together a good race and do it again.

I would like to think Midwest Moto, GT Thunder,
HyghOctane Graphics,Lucas Oil, RaceDaypics,Finish Line Cafe,Snydermotorsports, and especially my family and friends."

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Seth Brown would follow Welch in for 2nd in 70 CVT

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Derec Robinson was running strong, and found himself winning 90 Mod 12-15 and taking the overall. Excellent ride Derec!

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Jay Shadron was flyin! I believe he suffered mechanical issues on the last lap and was in contention to win the overall by time. Tough break Jay...you'll make up for this at round 2~!

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The podium was filled with smiles as we had our first winners of 2009!

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A big old congrats to Derec Robinson, Doug Howarth and Vincent Harris on a job well done!

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The day moves pretty fast and no sooner then we cleared the youth podium it was time to get the morning race started.

Can Am racers Rick Cecco and Scott Kilby chat before the start

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Phil and Jennifer Albright getting ready to get another season of racing started

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Yamaha's Traci Cecco prior to the start. I ordered the wind to blow her hair back for a high fashion type look


Traci will have her hands full again this season as she fends off a hord of talent in the womens class

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Micheal Swift being cheesy before he goes after another dominating season!