Interview:
Bryan Cook - FRE / KTM GNCC Pro XC1 ATV Racer
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ATVriders.com:
You took the win at round three last season,
was that one different for you than your previous
win in 2008?
Bryan Cook:
I was really excited. Winning at Steele Creek
was kind of special for me because it was
close to home and I had a lot of friends and
family there.
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| After
6 years of racing as a Pro ATV Privateer,
finally for 2010, Bryan Cook earned
a ride with the FRE / KTM GNCC Race
Team, which couldn't have come at a
better time for this brick mason with
a passion for racing |
ATVriders.com:
Now for this season, you have your first factory
support deal with KTM. How is that going for
you so far?
Bryan Cook:
It’s been awesome! It’s been an
easy change for me to make so far. Tim (Farr)
is a really cool guy and he’s very knowledgeable.
The whole team is really great to work with.
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Bryan
Cook has been flying down to the Florida
over the winter to train with Tim
Farr in the Tampa area
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ATVriders.com:
How do you like the KTM compared to you Honda?
Bryan Cook:
It’s by leaps and bounds better than
my Honda last year. It’s been very easy
for me to get used to it.
ATVriders.com:
Do you feel that being part of the KTM team
will make a big difference for you this season?
Bryan Cook:
Yes I do. If I was still riding as a privateer,
I would be out in the shop right now wrenching
on the bike, trying to get ready for Florida,
but I don’t have to worry about that
now. The team takes care of the bikes and
I get to devote more time concentrating on
my training.
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Bryan
& Bonnie Cook have been married
for 4 years now & this past winter
they added a new addition to the family
with Aimee Lynn Cook born on 11/20/2009
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ATVriders.com:
What do you like to do in your spare time besides
riding?
Bryan Cook:
I like playing golf, hanging out with friends,
video games, a little fishing and most recently,
playing with my daughter Aimee.
ATVriders.com:
How do you like being a dad so far?
Bryan Cook:
It’s a big change, but I’m really
excited about being a dad and I couldn’t
be happier!
ATVriders.com:
Will your family be going to the races with
you this season?
Bryan Cook:
Yes, my family is very supportive and they
travel to the races with me.
ATVriders.com:
You’re dad Doug has been a big part
of your program, will he be helping you again
this season?
Bryan Cook:
Yes, he will be helping me again as a mechanic.
ATVriders.com:
What’s your outlook on the competition
this season?
Bryan Cook:
It’s going to be intense! I figure that
it’s going to be stepped up with Bill
(Ballance) coming back and he’s pretty
worked up about getting that #1 plate back.
I think there’s going to be a lot of
competition with Chris Borich, Taylor Kiser
and Adam McGill. They are all on top of their
game and are hard to beat.
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The first
Round of the GNCC Series kicks off
this weekend at River Ranch in Florida
& Bryan Cook is more prepared
than ever, so it should be exciting
to see how he finishes
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ATVriders.com:
With that said, what are your goals for the
2010 GNCC season?
Bryan Cook:
Well, my number one goal is to take the championship,
but if I get top three at the end of the season,
I’ll be pretty happy. I plan to be on
the podium as much as possible and stay consistent
to achieve that.
ATVriders.com:
What are your thoughts on round one coming
up in Florida?
Bryan Cook:
I’m excited and ready to go!
ATVriders.com:
Bryan, it’s been a pleasure talking
to you and we wish you the best of luck for
this season!
Bryan Cook:
Thank you very much!
