2009 GNCC Series- RD#6- "The Titan"-ATV Race Coverage

[Pappy]

Josh Kirkland was back on the podium for another round as he kept the KTM fans cheering. Kirkland is having a stellar season and it will be an awesome battle in this class as the points stay so close!

[Pappy]

Brian Wolf has the points lead in XC2 and this win marks his 3rd straight!

[Pappy]

Wolf's security detail making sure everyone saw his dad up on that podium!

[Pappy]

John Bowers makes off with the cash that McClure garnered for the holeshot. McClure whipped into his pit after the race and had to rush out to catch a plane so that he could get to Arizona in time to compete in the WORCS Series event on sunday. Jarrod went on to find teh podium out west by placing 3rd!

[Pappy]

Hey it was crappy weather but as always, great racing! I had a blast meeting even more folks that enjoy the race coverage and it was as always my pleasure bringing it to you!

[RaptorRacer45]

Defently looked like a mess for sure! Somerset should be a blast and i cant wait to get back out into the thick of the Action! Cya there and thanks for coverage as always!

[stumpleg]

Originally posted by Pappy
Now I havent been cruising the starting line like I have in years past as I usually find myself doing all I can to drag my sorry rear out of the fartsack and make it to the line before the kids rip past turn one However seeing I was in need of shelter, anyone with a Brolly (Thats photog speak for Umbrella ) I sauntered the line looking for that free 4 or 5 seconds needed to catch a dry break and wipe off a camera or two.

So, there I am on the prowl when I spotted this little sweetheart that was missing her arm from the elbow down. I started chatting with her dad and asked how it came to be, when she said a photographer asked her a question and she ripped it off and beat him to death with it I am just kidding ofcourse, and was informed she was born that way. I always take a special interest in riders with disabilities because I can't ride with everything god gave me so I know these folks have some serious dedication when you see them on a quad entered in a race! My heart ofcourse went out to her but within seconds of striking up a conversation, I realized she was more then capable of handling that machine and was a pure pleasure to chat with.

They had added a modified bar to allow her to control that side and watching her ride left no doubt that all her crew needed to do was cheer her on, she had everything else handled!!! I hope she makes it to the next few rounds and I can find her friday evening because I would love to do a photoshoot with her and let her tell her racing stories for everyone to eventually read!

This is awesome. I know how it is to race with a disability as well, and how tough it can be at times. Congrats to her, and I wish her the best of luck.

[GNCC Laeger 250]

Great photos Pappy.....Thanks again for covering the youth.
It was Brayden's first podium & we were very proud of him.

Blaine

[Pappy]

No problem Blaine...I enjoy watching the kids race

It might take until next round to get my cameras clean

[dunaway1]

Thanks Pappy for what you do for these kids and our sport. Tara (one arm bandit) Dunaway is my daughter and she was so excited that you put her in your postings. There is nothing she likes more than racing her quad and meating people at the track. Also want to say thank you to everyone who comes up and talk to her about riding because she enjoys people. The GNCC community has been great for her we have meet some really awsome families in the youth ranks that have given us some advice the last few weeks that has helped greatly, so thanks to everyone. Once again from a pround fathers stand point thanks Pappy and everyone at the races for making my daughter feel like a champ. We will miss PA but be back in OH so if see Tara she loves the attition just say. Thanks and GOD bless.