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The Spartan
GNCC Race Report
Sparta, Kentucky, June 9, 2007
Sparta, KY (6/11/2007)
- William Yokley finished 10th overall, 10th XC1
Pro today at scenic Sparta, KY. There were 225 total
racers in this race including 23 XC1 Pro riders
Summary:
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#5 William Yokley |
We have had a four week break since the last race at
Millfield, OH. I have been busy testing some new parts,
practicing, and working on my fitness. I also traveled
to the Boone National Guard Headquarters in Frankfort,
KY on June 1 for a meet and greet with the soldiers
and their families. Everything was first class, and
I soon realized the soldiers and I have a lot in common,
as they ride and race ATV’s also.
The Sparta GNCC starts right near the NASCAR track
in a beautiful area of rolling hills in KY. The course
typically has it all, rocky technical areas, off cambers,
and fast, dusty open sections. And it is usually pretty
hot. I was anxious to see how my testing would help
the bike.
The 10 second signal waved and my KFX 450 started quickly
and I was right in the mix in the first turn, then I
hooked wheels with someone and could not get loose.
So, I was about 14th heading into the woods. There were
some new, virgin trails this year making for a very
tight and cautious first lap for everyone. I came through
the first lap in 7th, and felt good. It was extremely
dusty in certain areas and you almost had to stop to
see anything, but it’s the same for everyone and
that’s part of GNCC racing.
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The National Guard was on hand
to show support for their first ATV sponsored
rider, William Yokley |
On the 3rd of 4 laps, I had a couple of situations
where the trees seemed to just jump out in front of
me, and I didn’t miss them all! I found out later
that I had knocked both front tires off the bead making
for less than precise steering, but thank goodness for
Tire Balls enabling me to finish. I finished the race
in 10th position and found out that I had a damaged
water pump cover and the radiators were bone dry after
the race. What an amazing engine to be able to finish
the race! Congrats to Bill Ballance for the win.
I was not pleased where I finished, but was happy that
the little things that had been happening to me this
year seem to have been corrected, and that helps your
confidence a whole lot. I am in 10th place in the point
standings with one GNCC race left at Snowshoe, WV in
two weeks before we take a summer break. Snowshoe is
a new venue this year and we race up, down and around
the ski resort, which should be great fun. www.gnccracing.com
has some great pictures of the facility and area.
I am going to race in a WPSA event next week in London,
KY. I’ll be riding a Kawasaki Brute Force 750
in the Utility Quad Terrain Challenge event, that’s
always a lot of fun!
See you soon
www.YokleyRacing.com
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