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Chris Borich dominates
AM and PM races at Round 5 of the AGP Series!
Round 5 of the Atlantic Grand Prix
ATV Cross-Country Series heads to Thunder Ridge.
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New Berlin, NY (7/1/06) - Thunder Ridge
of New Berlin, NY was the site for Round 5 of the Atlantic
Grand Prix Series. The weather was just as the weatherman
predicted, 90 degrees and sunny. Riders spent their idle
time before their races keeping hydrated under tents and
overhangs trying to escape the blazing sun. Dale and the
AGP Crew designed an excellent course consisting of wide
trails and natural terrain motocross sections. Water build-up
created some muddy sections that were outfitted with bypasses
which opened up more passing opportunities that added
a great deal of excitement to the race. GNCC riders Rob
Hertz and Sean Neidlinger were in attendance for round
5 to Give GNCC Pro and AGP Pro class point leader Chris
Borich a run for his money. Stefanie Verkade also returned
to defend her AGP Women’s points lead.
Atlantic Grand Prix Series Promoter Dale Freitas strived
to put together an excellent race for the youth riders.
Austin Findley out of New Providence, PA rode extremely
well and took overall in the youth race. Jeremy Wayland
finished second place and Dylan Kralle finished in a
very close third place.
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Chris
Borich on his Honda Rincon |
The Morning Race had a surprise entry with Chris Borich
breaking out his Honda Rincon to compete in the Utility
Modified class for some extra seat time before the next
WPSA Quadterrain Challenge race in Illinois, and Borich
wasted no time working his way to the front of the pack
and claiming the overall win on his utility ATV. Christopher
Peipher, James Wilson, and Stephanie Verkade finished
only seconds behind Borich putting them in 2nd, 3rd, and
4th place overall respectively.
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Chris
Borich |
Chris Borich was back in action for the Afternoon Race,
but he wasn’t off to a great start as he had trouble
starting his Honda 450R. This gave Rob Hertz, Sean Neidlinger
along with the rest of the pro class a chance to put some
time on the hard charging Borich, but it wasn’t
enough because by the end of lap one, Borich had already
taken over the lead.
With the sun still scorching the racers, several of
them dropped out of the race early, but not Borich as
he charged his way to yet another Atlantic Grand Prix
victory with Rob Hertz finishing in second closely followed
by Sean Neidlinger in third. Pro Am rider, Blake Kramer
put in an impressive ride taking the Pro Am win and
the finishing 5th overall.
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Chris
Borich |
Blake
Kramer's Holeshot |
The next race is Round 6 at the Logan Farm on July 8th
and 9th. The Logan Farm is a Thoroughbred Horse Rehabilitation
Farm, that’s located just south of Cortland, New
York. Proceeds from the gate fee go to saving these horses
from becoming DOG FOOD! This course is one the best cross
country locations of the AGP Series. 8 miles in length,
the course is a combination of Hay fields with winding
woods roads and woods trails.
For more information about the Atlantic Grand Prix
series go to
www.atlanticgrandprix.com
www.atlanticgrandprix.com
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