2009 GNCC Racing Series - Round #8- The John Penton - ATV Race Coverage (

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It would be once again the smiling face of Traci Cecco claiming the win. The class win and some spending money for the holeshot, it was a good day

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The morning podium was official, now it was time to turn our attention to the afternoon race and the XC1 class in particuliar!

Congrats guys and gal, thats was some great racing!

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The heat was deffinatley making us all sweat. There wasn't a cloud in the sky and that sun was beating on everyone.

Duane Johnson wipes some sweat from his eye as the XC1 class was now assembled and we were almost ready to roll

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Chris Borich is finally in a position to claim his first championship. It has been years in the making as the young rider has paid his dues and now stands atop the point standings.

There is still alot of racing left and nothing is ever garunteed, but I suspect that unless something happens to him, he will be the one to beat as we head into the second half of the season. The mistakes made in the past are now tucked away expierences for him to draw from and combined with a solid team, he is poised to accomplish his long term goal.

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A few last minute tweaks to Chris Bithells Can Am DS450 prior to the start. Bithell's season has been plaqued with issues, but you'd never know it as Chris puts on his best face when discussing issues and defeats that has him sitting just outside the top 10 in points.

Can Am not only has two ultra talented racers in their stable with Bithell and Sturdivant, they have to riders that meet issues head on and are doing an excellent job when it comes to dealing with adversity. Both are winners and want nothing more to be on that podium every week and sometimes the character they display means more to many then the finishing order at days end.

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Most riders are so full of nerves and excitement on the line that a yawn would the last thing you would expect to see. The top riders in our sport are at home on the line and take it all in stride.

I spoke with Taylor Kiser before the race and he stated he had been spending a ton of time riding since the last round. He also stated that his attention had been focused on his suspension and that he felt really good about the set up and was eager to get out on the track and battle. Riding on his dime as a privateer and turning his own wrenches is giving him a new outlook on things and I would say that when he is offered a shot at another Factory ride, he will be taking this season in consideration and everything he has been througha nd learned will follow him until the day he hangs up his helmet. Sometimes a champion is formed before your very eyes and you never notice it.....I think Kiser will have his day and be at the forefront of GNCC racing for many years to come and no matter his results, has earned the respect of alot of people.

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The fans and spectators were all clammering for a front row seat for the starts. I always encourage everyone in the AMA MX coverage to bring along a friend to let them see first hand just how fast these guys are. Getting the spectator numbers up will help everyone and allow our sport to grow a little each round.

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I wanted to do pretty much the same thing

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The last few seconds ticked away as the afternoon race was about to get fiored to life!

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Xc1 was off the line and now working turn one. Taylor Kiser would grab the early lead as he exits the turn. Chirs Borich didn't get a great start and was having to avoid a downed rider!