2007 GNCC series Round #9-Mountain Ridge - Somerset, PA-Morning Race Coverage

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With the summer break over, the series returned for round#9 of the Can Am GNCC Series at the Mountain Ridge Trails Resort in Somerset PA. The 12 mile+ course made it's way up and down and all around the vast facility and would be challenging for every racer.

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The weather for the morning race was superb, with plenty of sunshine temperatures barely breaking the high 60's, the stage was being set for the 345 morning entries to do battle with some serious terrain.

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Jeremy Rice was onhand and would be piloting the new KTM in the Sport class. There is alot of buzz about this new quad and for good reason.

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In an attempt to get a good shot of Chuck D, Traci kept trying to get into the action

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Traci has been putting in the time during the break, knowing she needed to get back upfront after a stumble at the Snowshoe round. This wasn't going to be an easy race and several of her competitors were going to do everything within thier power to keep her from stealing the show as she has done so many times this year.

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Kristen Atwell had a great showing, her best so far this year, at round #8 finishing 3rd. She looked eager to get out there and prove she can run upfront.

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Angel Atwell was poised to get herself a win this round, finishing second at 6 previous rounds this season. Angel has stepped it up this year and is sitting in a position to challenge Cecco for the title.

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Mike Penland sits aboard his trusty mount awaiting the start. Penland has been riding excellent this season, and is currently sitting 3rd in 4x4 Limited points

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Richard Cecco started off this season with nothing but bad luck as the Warnert Racing rider worked hard to get his machine dialed in. At round #4, Cecco's season started coming together as he posted a 4th place finish and hasn't looked back. 3 class wins and a 2nd in the last 4 rounds shows Cecco has found the groove and this track should be right up his alley to post another great finish.

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Micheal Benson started the 2007 season out with a win, and liked it so much followed it up with 5 more class wins and two second place finishes in the first 8 rounds of racing. Benson stated before the race that he would like to wrap up the championship at this round and with his record, it wasn't wishful thinking.