2007 GNCC series Round #9-Mountain Ridge - Somerset, PA-Race Coverage
Round #9 of the Can Am GNCC series was held at the Mountain Ridge Trails Resort located in Somerset PA and man what an event!! Holding the GNCC at a location that is 100% devoted to atv's set the stage for an interesting mix of terrain in one of the most scenic areas the state has to offer. 680 entries were signed up for the race and it's no wonder, with PA being stocked with some of the countries best talent! In the Pro class alone, this is home turf and all were eager to claim victory for their home state.
The summer break gave many the chance to re-focus, re-train and rebuild for the remainder of this grueling series. Many that I spoke with stated that they worked extremely hard to get themselves in shape as everyone agree's the competition level in every class is top notch, and every single advantage one can get is needed each round.
Santo Derisi's son kicks back and worries about ziltch! The kid had a first class tour of the facilty and in a few short years I am certain we will see a young Derisi ripping it up in the Youth classes!
Maxxis tires crew was busy as ever with riders making a beeline to all the vendors and sponsors friday to get last minute items squared away. With a quick look at the area, new tires would be a good idea as everything from wide open fields to rock invested track lay in wait.
Tire Balls has to be overwhelmed with the response their product has gained over the past few seasons. They are fast becoming an item one includes in their set up as their performance has been proven round after round.
Registration flowed as riders chatted as the line moved forward. Pre entry is the fastest way through the deal, however with the number of entries and additional work for the PA state series, the line went a touch slower then normal but I did not see anyone chasing anyone with a bat
Chris Bithell has been doing his homework during the break, attending a ATVA MX race in which he competed in the Pro class and kicked some major butt and has been working with Chris Borich training hard to get closer to the level he knows he needs to reach.
Chris is non stop tweaking his set up and polishing it to better then showroom clean at each event.
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Cody and I finally repoed the Raz'r saturday night