2007 ATVA MX Nationals #11 - Unadilla, New Berlin NY Race Coverage

[Pappy]

Round #11 of the ATVA Motocross National series is now in the history books and could aptly be named the "Thrilla at the Dilla"! as the racing action combined with some serious summer storms made for an action packed weekend for fans and racers alike.

Arriving friday afternoon to sunny skies and warm temperatures, I found an almost idealistic location on a near perfect track. Within minutes, that all changed as dark clouds whisked over the valley and set the stage for some track watering via mother nature.

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[Pappy]

With a thunderstorm looming, I was able to catch a few shots of those on the track who might have been pushing a little harder to try and beat the rain!

[Pappy]

I hadn't made it further then this section of track and I could see why Unadilla is such a favored track by so many. The elevation changes and wide track would offer some spectacular opportunities for the riders and with large world famous jumps, big air would most certainly be on tap!

[Pappy]

Pressing my luck I made my way to other areas of the track, always keeping an eye for an open trailer to dive into if the rain decided to fall.

[Pappy]

Other then dark skies, the conditions late on friday were prime, with the track in almost perfect shape and speeds were flat out as traction could be had in almost any corner! Rain had hit the night before but the soil soaked it up and little effort was needed from track workers to get it back in shape.

[Pappy]

The Rain finally fell and it really didn't let up much at all friday night. With so many races this year being problematic with regards to dust control, rain wasn't really a bad thing and knowing the Unadilla track could take it allowed most to make the best of the situation.

[Pappy]

The storms rolled in and then left allowing the hot sun and humidity to return.

[Pappy]

Matt Shapaka was on fire this season until a crash at Muddy Creek put a halt to his success as he suffered a broken wrist. Matt was in good spirits as he cruised the pits and said he should be making his return to racing at Lorreta Lynns.

[Pappy]

For some, the mud was an excuse to have fun and goof off

[Pappy]

I lifted my camera just incase the fun loving young ladies had a spill, which they did not. Now I am not sure what sparked what followed but its proof some will do anything to have their picture taken