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denill

15th March 2007, 06:46

Whibs Wrote:

Race Report. Rnd 2 GNCC
Rider. Paul whibley
Team. Moose,Parts Unlimited, Honda
Bike. Honda CRFX 450

The familar sight of Wasington, Georgia brought memorys of last years race
flooding back. Its funny how things trigger the mind to action.
The course for this years GNCC used the same block of land but had
incorporated some new stuff. A triple tyre jump had been built right before
the finish line, and the small section of the mx track that we use, had been
reversed.
Of the start I got a shocker, I double kicked the bike and came round the
first corner in second to last. I worked my way forward and passed a bunch
of guys on a line I had seen some riders in the morning race use. Conditions
were good with not much dust and few bogs. I dropped in behind Aussie Josh
Strang on lap one and followed him most of the lap. I was consious of not
pushing to hard and pumping up, I wanted to ride relaxed and let someone
show me the way. Just before the scoring tent I got a pit board signaling
that I was up to 11th. Lap 2 I could feel my arms loosin up and begain to
make some passes. The bike was going sweet and the RG3 suspension was
workin. I moved up through the feild and got a pitboard saying I was up to
5th. At the begining of lap 3 Glen Kearny was leading and was about 50
seconds in front of me. Late in lap 3 I caught and passed him. The cool
thing was I didnt know he was leading and I didnt know I had just taken the
lead. I missed my pitboard that lap and was just racing on, looking for the
next rider in front of me. On lap 4 I came into the pits to gas up, Glen
passed me back and I was back down to 2nd. In the confusion of a pitstop no
one told me I had been leading and Glen had just retaken the lead. I left
the pits and just road how I had been all race, I caught Glen in less than
half a lap and pulled away. With 2 laps remaining in the race I had a 20
second lead. I got the pitboard saying I was out front. At first it didnt
sink in and I thought I must have read it wrong. Then I started to notice
the crowd was cheering a lot as I passed. I got another pitboard later that
confirmed that I was in first place. At the start of the last lap I had
about 1 min 20 sec lead. I decided to play it safe and backed it down I
little. Taking the chequers with a bit over a min and a half lead.
I was so stoked, I was also stunned, I could hardly believe I had just won.
A big thanks to Scott and Morrie and the rest of the pit crew. Also a big
thanks to all the sponsors.

Moose
Parts Unlimited
Honda
Pro Honda oils
RG3
WER
EK chains
Sunstar
Pirelli
Powersport Grafx
Braking
CTi
Alpinestar
Wiseco
Thumper racing
Cycra
Smith
Honda Riders Club America
Tire Balls
Tag
IMS
Motion Pro
Moto SR
Stringfellows

denill

27th March 2007, 08:14

See that Whibs finished 8th in the weekend's <a href=http://www.racerbanners.com/results/gncc/2007/overall.asp?e=18&r=3&s=5>GNCC Round</A> and stays <a href=http://www.racerbanners.com/results/gncc/2007/top20.asp?m=bike>Fifth Overall</A> but appears as 3rd = with 2 others?

denill

28th March 2007, 07:02

Race Report: Round 3 GNCC Series, Steel Creek
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: Moose, Parts Unlimited, Honda
Bike: Honda CRF450X

Round 3 of the GNCC series was held at Steel Creek, North Carolina. This
venue features some steep hill climbs and decents. The ground is hard pack
with alot of chop. We were greeted with record temperatures of 30'/85F
making a change from last year when snow was drifting down as we watched the
Saturday quad race.
Off the line I got a bad start and had a lot of work to do to regain any
contact with the leaders up front. I pushed a little too hard on lap 1 and
suffered bad arm pump for most of lap 2. I got up to about 10th place but
there was a gap of about a minute and a half to the guys in front of me.
With the track being so rough and the sun pounding down many guys began to
drop off the pace as the race wore on. About half way through the race I
had a terrible collision with a photographer. I was taking a line through
some trees and he was kneeling down looking through his camera. I had
commited to taking this line and as soon as I realized he was on my line, I
hit the picks as hard as possible. At the last second I swerved to miss
him, but at the same instant he realized he was in trouble, he brought the
camera down from his face and made a desperate dive out of the way. They
bad thing was he dove the same direction I swerved to avoid him. We collided
pretty hard and he was sent flying. I felt bad for hitting the guy and it
was hard to refocus on the race. As the 2 lap board came out I got a
pitboard from Katherine that I was gaining on the guys in front and I had
narrowed the gap to 50 seconds. I tried to put the impact behind me and
pushed on. Catching local favourite Jesse Robinson and making the pass
stick on the last lap. Moving up to 8th.
I learned after the race the photographer was Jason Hooper. I would like to
offer my sincere apollogies to Jason for the accident.

Thank you to the following sponsors for their support:
Parts Unlimited
Moose
Honda
Honda Riders Club America
Honda Pro Oils, Chemicals
Pirelli
Sunstar
Braking
RG3
Wiseco
Motion Pro
EK
Tag
Cycra
WER
Powersport Grafix
Thumper Racing
IMS
CTi
Smith
Alpinestar
Tire Balls
Vortex
Moto SR
Stringfellows
Darbi Accessories

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denill

3rd April 2007, 15:18

Race Report. Round 3 Kentucky Hare Scramble Series
Rider. Paul Whibley
Team. Moose Parts Unlimited Honda
Bike. Honda CRF 450 X

Round 3 of the Kentucky Harescramble series was held in the Daniel Boone
Trails over the weekend. The drive down was miserable with rain most of the
way but by the time we arrived at the venue, the sun was out and the track
appeared to be dry.

At 12 o'clock we lined up for the start. The wave of a flag and we were off.

I think Ryan Mullins took the holeshot but I snuck through to the lead
before the second corner, on a line through the weeds out wide. I settled
into a comfortable pace on some of the trails I recognised from last years
race. The organisers had put some hard yards in though and cut some new
tracks. Some quite tight and technical, with a covering of leaves hiding the
many rocks that lay half buried in the loose topsoil.

The second lap was better with the tracks cut in although a few small bottle necks had occurred on some of the steep rocky hills. The trails were in good shape and had received a perfect amount of rain. On the third lap with the riders more spread out, the traffic jams had eased. I gassed after the 4th lap and had a comfortable 3 min lead. I pushed on and took the win after 2 hours of racing.

Thanks to my sponsors.
Moose
Parts Unlimited
Honda
Honda Pro oils
H.R.C.A
Sunstar
Braking
Wiseco
Motion Pro
EK
Tag
Cycra
WER
Powersport Grafix
Thumper Racing
Pirelli
IMS
Smith
Alpinestar
Tire Balls
RG3
Vortex
Moto SR
Stingfellows
Darbi Accessories

charles23

3rd April 2007, 16:28

wicked, what a week, that makes it 3 out of 3 for the kiwi boys overseas............rugby sucks, they're falling like flies, bloody poofters!!! lets see more dirt bike action on TV.

dammad1

3rd April 2007, 22:24

wicked, what a week, that makes it 3 out of 3 for the kiwi boys overseas............rugby sucks, they're falling like flies, bloody poofters!!! lets see more dirt bike action on TV.

Damn straight, if it doesn't have a motor then its not a sport!!!!!!

denill

16th April 2007, 14:36

Big Buck
Union, SC - Round 4
Sunday, April 15, 2007

Overall Finish Results - 247 Entries
Place Racer Hometown Class Nbr Brand Laps Elapsed
1 David Knight Great Britian, XC1 Pro 101 KTM 7 03:04:31
2 Charles Mullins Hamilton, OH XC1 Pro 003 YAM 7 03:05:45
3 Barry Hawk, Jr Smithfield, PA XC1 Pro 002 YAM 7 03:07:12
4 Paul Whibley New Zealand, XC1 Pro 005 HON 7 03:08:18
5 Glenn Kearney Australia, . XC1 Pro 004 SUZ 7 03:09:21
6 Jimmy Jarrett Beloit, OH XC1 Pro 008 SUZ 7 03:10:32
7 Garrett Edmisten Vero Beach, FL XC1 Pro 013 KAW 7 03:10:43
8 Shane Watts Australia, XC1 Pro 009 YAM 7 03:11:32
9 Scott Watkins Leetonia, OH XC2 Pro Lites 016 KAW 7 03:13:53
10 Josh Weisenfels Fort Smith, AR XC2 Pro Lites 338 YAM 7 03:14:34
11 Dustin Gibson Cmbrlnd Frnce, TN XC2 Pro Lites 911 KTM 7 03:14:55
12 Joshua Strang Australia, XC1 Pro 114 SUZ 7 03:15:05
13 Jesse Robinson Connellys Spg, NC XC1 Pro 012 KAW 7 03:15:51
14 Robbie Jenks New Straitsville, OH XC1 Pro 007 KTM 7 03:16:25
15 Rodney Smith Antioch, CA XC2 Pro Lites 031 SUZ 7 03:16:45
16 Justin Williamson Sanford, FL XC2 Pro Lites 011 KTM 7 03:17:39
17 Russell Bobbitt Fayetteville, GA XC1 Pro 112 KTM 7 03:17:57
18 Bryan Henson Landrum, SC XC1 Pro 020 KTM 7 03:20:00
19 Michael Pugrab Ellington, CT XC1 Pro 870 KTM 7 03:22:13
20 Scott Mcclure Thomson, GA 4 Stroke A Lites 915 KAW 7 03:23:01
21 Jason Thomas Wales, . XC2 Pro Lites 297 YAM 7 03:23:17
22 John Barber Rome, GA XC2 Pro Lites 217 KTM 7 03:23:26
23 Kailub Russell Kingston, OH 200 A 037 KTM 7 03:24:11
24 Thaddeus Duvall Williamstown, WV XC2 Pro Lites 017 YAM 7 03:24:33
25 Jason Gilleland Vale, NC XC1 Pro 181 KTM 7 03:24:33
26 Jeff Cregg Columbus, IN XC2 Pro Lites 180 HON 7 03:24:36
27 P A Allen Charlotte, TN XC2 Pro Lites 151 KAW 7 03:24:55
28 Jeffrey Bowman Berlin Center, OH 250 A 024 KAW 7 03:25:35
29 John Bennett Allison Park, PA XC2 Pro Lites 033 YAM 7 03:26:16
30 Cory Buttrick Logan, OH 250 A 121 KTM 7 03:26:34
31 Joshua Gaitten New Straitsville, OH 250 A 440 KTM 7 03:26:52
32 Brett Zofchak Washington, PA Open A 322 KAW 7 03:27:21
33 Mike Mihalik Aliquippa, PA 4 Stroke A Lites 035 HON 7 03:27:39
34 Chris Gallt Eagle, MI 4 Stroke A Lites 021 KTM 7 03:29:24
35 Andy Shea Oxford, OH XC2 Pro Lites 972 KTM 7 03:29:44
36 Aaron Wegner Traverse City, MI XC1 Pro 854 YAM 7 03:30:19
37 Gary Fridley Lost Creek, WV XC1 Pro 381 YAM 7 03:30:25
38 Nick Gentry Dawsonville, GA Open A 630 KTM 7 03:30:52
39 Marty Michels Petersburg, KY Open A 029 KTM 7 03:30:53
40 Joseph Scherer Renfrew, PA 250 A 049 YAM 7 03:31:26
41 Joey Baker Ft Myers, FL XC2 Pro Lites 055 KAW 7 03:32:25
42 Chris Buzzelli Rootstown, OH XC2 Pro Lites 025 KTM 7 03:32:32
43 Brian Lawson Adams, MA XC2 Pro Lites 022 YAM 7 03:33:57
44 David Snyder Navarre, OH 4 Stroke A Lites 047 KAW 7 03:34:17
45 Jordan Ashburn Cookeville, TN 250 B 927 KTM 6 02:54:34
46 Christopher Bach Crown Point, IN 250 A 884 KTM 6 03:00:35
47 Jordan Sain Rutherford College, NC 250 A 083 YAM 6 03:01:09
48 Robert Norwood Creedmoor, NC 200 A 634 KTM 6 03:02:38
49 Louwrens Mahoney South Africa, 250 A 401 KTM 6 03:02:52
50 Corey MacDonald Cleveland, SC 4 Stroke A Lites 888 YAM 6 03:03:41

denill

16th April 2007, 14:41

<a href=http://www.racerbanners.com/results/gncc/2007/seriespoints.asp?r=4&e=24&c=35&s=5>And he's in a pretty tidy position pointswise</A>

denill

18th April 2007, 13:39

And the next HONDA was 22 places adrift :yes: :yes:

denill

25th April 2007, 08:58

Press Release

Sorry this report is a bit late but we have had some problems with the
computer.

Race Report: April 15th, GNCC Round 4 Union, South Carolina
Team: Parts Unlimited, Moose, Honda
Rider: Paul Whibley
Bike: Honda CRF 450X

On Saturday we arrived to watch some quad racing. The track appeared hard
pack and very dusty. The quads were polishing off the corners as they slid
around sending up plumes of red clay dust. The overnight forcast was for
thunderstorms and possibly 2 inches of rain. Believe me I was hoping they
were right.
Not long after nightfall the rumble of distant thunder could be heard.
Arriving at the track in the morning revealed they indeed had a substantial
amount of precipatation over night. The morning race beat the track in and
by the time we were due to start the conditions were looking good.
From the start I rounded the first corner in a top 5 position. I was in
sight of the leaders and was riding comfortable. A heap of roost hit me
early in the lap and broke my rolloffs. I fought on but visability was
limited through the now caked goggles. I tried to clear some mud off with
my hand and lost a couple positions in doing so. I came around part of the
course near the pits and signalled to Kath that I needed to swap goggles.
So on the first pass through the pits I stopped and got a fresh set of
goggles, losing a couple more positions. After all the dramas of the first
lap I think I was 11th. I had some work to do (as usual). I set about
picking off riders and was moving up through the field. By the fuel stop I
was up to 6th. After gassing I got into a battle with Team Suzuki, first
passing Jimmy Jarret then swapping positions with Glenn Kearney. Glenn and
I raced together for a while until he lost some time on a rutted hill that
was blocked with bikes. I was on a mission and got a pit board saying I was
2 and a half minutes down on Hawk in 3rd. This is a pretty big gap but you
never know what can happen in these races. I managed to pull in a minute
and a half on Hawk but ran out of laps. Finishing 4th.

Thanks to my Sponsors:
Parts Unlimited
Moose
Honda
Honda Riders Club America
Honda Pro Oils, Chemicals
Sunstar
Braking
Wiseco
Motion Pro
EK
Tag
Cycra
WER
Powersport Grafix
Thumper Racing
Pirelli
CTi
Smith
Alpinestar
Tire Balls
RG3
Vortex
IMS
Moto SR
Stringfellows
Darbi Accessories

denill

1st May 2007, 07:41

Race Report: Round 5 GNCC Series, Tennesse
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: Parts Unlimited, Moose, Honda
Bike: Honda CRF450X

Loretta Lynns Ranch was the venue for the latest GNCC.
The sun was out and temperatures were up. The track was fast and hard pack
with a lot of rocks. It looked like it was going to be dusty too.
After a crash the week before at an OMA race I was out to salvage some
points. I still had my stitches in my hip and my sprained foot was a little
tender.
From the start I moved my way into the top 5 early in the lap, as a lot of
guys went down on the slick and freshly watered grass track section. We
then entered the woods and onto the rocks. I tried to ride relaxed but
being off the bike for over a week, in full recovery mode made things
difficult. I think I was protecting my injuries a little as well and soon
pumped up and began to lose positions.
By the fuel stop I was back to about 15th. I was not having much fun out
there but was focussed on taking some points home. I made some time up by
finding a few smooth lines and passed a couple of guys late in the race. I
also caught up to Hawk in the last half of the lap. He was just far enough
in front where I had no chance to try for a pass. I ended up in 13th place.
With everything that has happened, I was happy to take the points but a
little disappointed as I was hoping to be inside the top ten.

Results: Acerbis Loretta Lynn’s GNCC
Hurricane Mills, TN
April 29, 2007

XC 1 Pro
1. David Knight (KTM)

2 Charles Mullins (Yam)

3 Garrett Edmisten (Kaw)

4 Glenn Kearney (Suz)

5 Shane Watts (Yam)

6 Jesse Robinson (Kaw)

7. Josh Strang (Suz)

8. Barry Hawk (Yam)

9. Paul Whibley (Hon)

10. Robbie Jenks (KTM)

Thank you to the following sponsors for their continued support:
Parts Unlimited
Moose
Honda
Honda Riders Club America
Honda Pro ils, Chemicals
Pirelli
Sunstar
Braking
RG3
Wiseco
Motion Pro
EK
Tag
Cycra
WER
Powersport Grafix
Thumper Racing
IMS
CTi
Smith
Alpinestar
Tire Balls
Vortex
Moto SR
Stringfellows
Darbi Accessories

__________________________________________________ _______________

denill

8th May 2007, 07:26

Race Report: Round 4 Kentucky Harescramble Series
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: Parts Unlimited, Moose, Honda
Bike: Honda CRF450X

The promise of fresh trails lured riders to round 4 of the Kentucky
harescramble series, even after a few days of rain leading up to the event.
The trails were going to be slippery and probably cut up but that is the fun
part of having a brand new venue.
We lined up on the start, ready to see what this event had in store for us.
The green flag waved and I pulled a rare holeshot. We were arrowed straight
into the woods and into some tight trails. You had to be careful not to
brush up against the trees or overshoot a turn as there were some mean
spikes growing out, just waiting to stab into the closest body part. I led
the first half of the first lap chased hard by Alan Westerfield. I was
struggling to pull any lead as I was constantly searching for the track.
Alan was able to watch me and read the direction of the track. I managed to
break away and began to build a lead. Then late in the lap I took a wrong
turn, realising my mistake I turned around and rejoined the track just in
front of Alan who latched on to my back wheel again. The 8 mile course took
about 28 minutes to complete a lap.
On the second lap the track was more marked out but still super slippery. I
began to pull away again enjoying the track as the lines became more
obvious, and ruts formed.
By the third lap the track was sweet and traction was perfect in most
places. A couple of the hills had rutted up and were giving some grief to
the riders, but some momentum saw most reach the top.
A quick stop for gas on lap 4 and at the end of the 5th lap the chequered
flag was waving.
Alan Westerfield mantained his 2nd place and Jeff Cregg on his CRF 250 was
3rd overall.

Thank you to the following sponsors for their support:
Parts Unlimited, Moose, Honda, Honda Riders Club America, Honda Pro Oils and
Chemicals, Pirelli, Sunstar, Braking, RG3, Wiseco, Motion Pro, EK, Tag,
Cycra, WER, Powersport Grafix, Thumper Racing, IMS, CTi, Smith, Alpinestar,
Tire Balls, Vortex, Moto SR, Stringfellows, Darbi Accessories.

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denill

16th May 2007, 06:58

Race Report: Round 6 GNCC Series, John Penton
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: Parts Unlimited, Moose, Honda
Bike: Honda CRF450X

Creasting a hill on the drive into the John Penton GNCC on Saturday revealed
a thick dust hanging in the air. The quads raced around the Sunday Creek MX track that served as the start and focal point of the GNCC course sending up blinding clouds of soil. I was hoping for rain but it never came.
Sunday was a welcome relief with the temperature now at a more pleasant 65f/18c and less dust was being kicked up by the morning bike race. The track crew had been working hard and had made some gains in keeping the dust down around the MX track.

From the start it was destined to be a tough day. Being in the back of the pack of the start and trying to see through the dust was hard work. I managed to get up into about 10th on lap 1. I had a minor off track excursion when I went off line and over a bank into a mudhole. The grips were all covered in mud and slime but I only lost 1 position which was lucky.

The track was 11 miles on the first lap but was pushed out to a 14 mile lap for the 2nd lap and the rest of the race. I think this was a measure to lessen the effects of the dust and it worked great as the lapped riders were spread out and not encountered until late in the 3rd lap. We gassed at the end of lap 3, as it was to be a 5 lap race. I had caught Glen Kearney several times during the race but always lost contact again, as we enter some of the real dusty sections and had struggled to find anywhere to try and pass.
Finally on the 4th lap I squared up a corner out in a dusty field and shot past, with Glenn now in my dust he couldn't stay with me.

Later that lap I past Jenks and Robinson in the pits as they stopped for a splash of gas. By the end of the race I had moved up to 6th.

Post race I was talking to Scott about how the race had gone. He mentioned off the start, the last 3 bikes off the line were Garrett Edmisten, David Knight and me. The three of us were the only 450s on the pro line and we all had a terrible start. Knight managed to move up to 4th, I made it up to 6th and Edmisten managed 12th. In the thick dust and limited visability we were lucky to get that far.

Results: Wiseco John Penton GNCC
Millfield, OH
May 13, 2007

XC1 Pro
1. Charles Mullins (Yam)
2. Barry Hawk (Yam)
3. Jimmy Jarrett (Suz)
4. David Knight (KTM)
5. Josh Strang (Suz)
6. Paul Whibley (Hon)
7. Glenn Kearney (Suz)
8. Robbie Jenks (KTM)
9. Jesse Robinson (Kaw)
10. Garrett Edmisten (Kaw)

Thank you to the following sponsors for their support:
Parts Unlimited, Moose, Honda, Honda Riders Club America, Honda Pro Oils and Chemicals, Pirelli, Sunstar, Braking, RG3, Wiseco, Motion Pro, EK, Tag, Cycra, WER, Powersport Grafix, Thumper Racing, IMS, CTi, Smith, Alpinestar,
Tire Balls, Vortex, Moto SR, Stringfellows, Darbi Accessories.

denill

13th June 2007, 06:51

Race Report: Round 7 GNCC Series, Sparta
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: Moose, Parts Unlimited, Honda
Bike: Honda CRF450X

The Spartan GNCC didn't hold any better luck for me on this roller coaster
season.

After suffering from a mystery virus leading up to this race I was only 80%
fit and strong when I rolled to the start line.

After a bad start I began to work my way forward. At the end of lap one I
had fought my way up to 10th. The lap was long again, around 15 miles and
the dust had been minimized by alot of fresh trail being used.
On the second lap I got into a race with Wattsy and we caught young Aussie
Josh Strang. I ended up in front of them both, as Wattsy had a big endo
into a root infested creek crossing and Josh wiped out on a choppy right
hander. I caught up to Edmisten in 7th, who was just behind Russell Bobbitt
in 6th, when bad luck struck again.

A rock (I think) hit the chain guide and it began rattling around. I
stopped and checked out what was causing the noise. A quick look revealed
the mount had been busted off the swing arm and one bolt was holding the
guide on. I knew if it came off I was in trouble.

I made it back near the pits and saw Katherine holding a pitboard. I
stopped and told her to tell the pit crew that I was coming in for repairs.
Morrie was onto it and was ready when I got to the pits. The best we could
do was run a heap of zip ties around it and hope it held on. I went back
out and made up a bunch of positions but the chain guide ended up breaking
free and derailing the chain.

With some help of some friendly spectators I got back to the pits and the
chain was overtightened to stop it jumping off the sprokets, so I could try
to finish the last lap.

I had lost a lot of time and positions. I managed to finish the race 13th
in class and 22nd overall. Not what I had hoped for.
One more race before Summer break, the Snow Shoe. A new venue at a ski
complex that promises another long challenging lap.

Thank you to the following sponsors for their support:
Parts Unlimited, Moose, Honda, Honda Riders Club America, Honda Pro Oils and Chemicals, Pirelli, Sunstar, Braking, RG3, Wiseco, Motion Pro, EK, Tag,
Cycra, WER, Powersport Grafix, Thumper Racing, IMS, Vortex Ignitions, CTi,
Smith, Alpinestar, Tire Balls, Moto SR, Stringfellows, Darbi Accessories.

Results - The Spartan
Sparta, KY - Round 7
Sunday, June 10, 2007
GNCC Bike p.m.
Overall Finish Results 239 Entries

Place Racer Hometown Class Nbr Brand Laps Elapsed
1 David Knight Isle of Man, UK XC1 Pro 101 KTM 5 02:58:15
2 Charles Mullins Hamilton, OH XC1 Pro 003 YAM 5 03:00:23
3 Barry Hawk, Jr Smithfield, PA XC1 Pro 002 YAM 5 03:01:04
4 Jimmy Jarrett Beloit, OH XC1 Pro 008 SUZ 5 03:01:13
5 Glenn Kearney Australia, . XC1 Pro 004 SUZ 5 03:01:47
6 Garrett Edmisten Vero Beach, FL XC1 Pro 013 KAW 5 03:04:13
7 Russell Bobbitt Fayetteville, GA XC1 Pro 112 KTM 5 03:04:33
8 Rodney Smith Antioch, CA XC2 Pro Lites 031 SUZ 5 03:05:06
9 Josh Weisenfels Fort Smith, AR XC2 Pro Lites 338 YAM 5 03:05:14
10 Brian Garrahan Boulder Creek, CA XC1 Pro 501 YAM 5 03:05:26
11 Justin Williamson Sanford, FL XC2 Pro Lites 011 KTM 5 03:05:40
12 Jesse Robinson Connellys Spg, NC XC1 Pro 012 KAW 5 03:05:47
13 Joshua Strang Australia, XC1 Pro 114 SUZ 5 03:06:28
14 Dustin Gibson Cmbrlnd Frnce, TN XC2 Pro Lites 911 KTM 5 03:06:59
15 Robbie Jenks New Straitsville, OH XC1 Pro 007 KTM 5 03:07:50
16 Thaddeus Duvall Williamstown, WV XC2 Pro Lites 017 YAM 5 03:08:46
17 Travis Green Vinton, OH XC2 Pro Lites 015 HSQ 5 03:09:39
18 Jason Gilleland Vale, NC XC1 Pro 181 KTM 5 03:10:41
19 Scott Watkins Leetonia, OH XC2 Pro Lites 016 KAW 5 03:10:47
20 Jake Fiddler Bedford, IN 250 A 341 KTM 5 03:11:38
21 Brian Guenther Grove City, PA 250 A 027 YAM 5 03:12:21
22 Doug Blackwell Parkersburg, WV XC1 Pro 134 CND 5 03:12:48
23 Andrew Matusek Fayetteville, GA 4 Stroke A Lites 042 KAW 5 03:13:00
24 Justin Sipes Vine Grove, KY Open A 433 KAW 5 03:13:39
25 Kailub Russell Kingston, OH 200 A 037 KTM 5 03:13:44
26 Louwrens Mahoney South Africa, 250 A 401 KTM 5 03:13:59
27 John Barber Rome, GA XC2 Pro Lites 217 KTM 5 03:14:11
28 Jeff Cregg Columbus, IN XC2 Pro Lites 180 HON 5 03:14:15
29 Cory Buttrick Logan, OH 250 A 421 KTM 5 03:14:21
30 Ryan Sipes Vine Grove, KY Open A 455 HON 5 03:14:40
31 Paul Whibley New Zealand, XC1 Pro 005 HON 5 03:15:09
32 Loupie Lambruno Cadiz, KY 250 A 050 YAM 5 03:15:41
33 Christopher Bach Crown Point, IN 250 A 884 KTM 5 03:16:40
34 Joseph Scherer Renfrew, PA 250 A 049 YAM 5 03:17:41
35 Cooper Bailey Durant, OK 250 A 057 KTM 5 03:17:46
36 Joe Marsh Pittsburgh, PA 250 A 026 YAM 5 03:17:51
37 Nick Gentry Dawsonville, GA Open A 630 KTM 5 03:18:04
38 Robert Norwood Creedmoor, NC 200 A 611 KTM 5 03:18:08
39 Chris Hollist Beechwood, MS XC2 Pro Lites 184 YAM 5 03:18:18

denill

26th June 2007, 11:06

Stop Press Results:
From Snowshoe, WV - Round 8
Sunday, June 24, 2007

Place Racer Hometown Class Nbr Brand Laps Elapsed
1 David Knight Isle of Man, UK XC1 Pro 101 KTM 5 02:56:45
2 Barry Hawk, Jr Smithfield, PA XC1 Pro 002 YAM 5 03:06:33
3 Jimmy Jarrett Beloit, OH XC1 Pro 008 SUZ 5 03:06:49
4 Thaddeus Duvall Williamstown, WV XC2 Pro Lites 017 YAM 5 03:09:10
5 Joshua Strang Australia, XC1 Pro 114 SUZ 5 03:12:10
6 Ryan Echols Fairmont, WV XC2 Pro Lites 345 HON 5 03:16:37
7 Paul Whibley New Zealand, XC1 Pro 005 HON 5 03:16:57
8 Jesse Robinson Connellys Spg, NC XC1 Pro 012 KAW 5 03:17:26
9 Glenn Kearney Australia, . XC1 Pro 004 SUZ 5 03:17:48
10 Justin Williamson Sanford, FL XC2 Pro Lites 011 KTM 5 03:19:06
11 Rodney Smith Antioch, CA XC2 Pro Lites 031 SUZ 5 03:20:46
12 Robbie Jenks New Straitsville, OH XC1 Pro 007 KTM 5 03:21:02
13 Dustin Gibson Cmbrlnd Frnce, TN XC2 Pro Lites 911 KTM 5 03:22:56
14 Brian Garrahan Boulder Creek, CA XC1 Pro 501 YAM 5 03:24:01
15 Joe Marsh Pittsburgh, PA 250 A 026 YAM 5 03:25:15
16 Charles Mullins Hamilton, OH XC1 Pro 003 YAM 5 03:25:36
17 Russell Bobbitt Fayetteville, GA XC1 Pro 112 KTM 5 03:26:01
18 Joseph Scherer Renfrew, PA 250 A 049 YAM 5 03:26:37
19 Scott Watkins Leetonia, OH XC2 Pro Lites 016 KAW 5 03:28:02
20 Gary Fridley Lost Creek, WV XC1 Pro 381 YAM 5 03:28:10
21 John Bennett Allison Park, PA XC2 Pro Lites 033 YAM 5 03:30:21
22 Kailub Russell Kingston, OH 200 A 037 KTM 5 03:30:49
23 Louwrens Mahoney South Africa, XC1 Pro 401 KTM 5 03:33:15
24 Brian Guenther Grove City, PA 250 A 027 YAM 5 03:34:48
25 Jason Gilleland Vale, NC XC1 Pro 181 KTM 5 03:34:54
26 Nick Fahringer Englewoood, OH XC1 Pro 300 KTM 5 03:35:05
27 Cory Buttrick Logan, OH 250 A 421 KTM 5 03:35:54
28 Jordan Ashburn Cookeville, TN 250 B 927 KTM 5 03:39:04
29 Christopher Bach Crown Point, IN 250 A 884 KTM 5 03:39:19
30 Jeffrey Bowman Berlin Center, OH 250 A 024 KAW 5 03:39:23
31 Bryan Henson Landrum, SC XC1 Pro 020 KTM 5 03:39:37
32 Kenneth Gilbert South Africa, 250 A 402 KTM 5 03:43:51
33 Chase Bishop Monterey, TN 250 A 048 YAM 5 03:44:20
34 Joan Jou Spain, XC2 Pro Lites 871 YAM 5 03:46:12
35 Josh Weisenfels Fort Smith, AR XC2 Pro Lites 338 YAM 5 03:51:49
36 Wallace Palmer Atco, NJ XC2 Pro Lites 305 KAW 4 02:53:36
37 Chad Tallman East Palestine, OH 250 A 291 HON 4 02:54:24
38 Brett Zofchak Washington, PA Open A 322 KAW 4 02:54:38
39 John Barber Rome, GA XC2 Pro Lites 217 KTM 4 02:56:09
40 David Snyder Navarre, OH 4 Stroke A Lites 047 KAW 4 02:56:19

denill

27th June 2007, 10:02

Race Report: Snowshoe GNCC, W.V.
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: Moose, Parts Unlimited, Honda.
Bike: Honda CRF 450x

The top of the Snowshoe mountain complex offered amazing views over the
surrounding forrests of the area. The picturesque panorama of these
unspoilt mountains promised a true GNCC course. These same forrests shrouded
and belittled the true texture of the track, that the GNCC crew was about to
spring on the racers.

The start was a little unconventional, with a live engine start in rows of
five on a tarseal road. This was due to limited space at the top of the
mountain but the system worked very well.
I was on row 2, and got a good start around the first turn, second in my
group. I moved up one position on the fast road sections early in the lap
and could see the back of row 1 riders through the dust.

We then hit some of the knarly stuff. Already lines went in all directions
through the forest. I would pass riders and riders would pass me, often without
even knowing it. Bikes were stopped on the side of the track, with guysers of
steam erupting from the radiator or a rider frantically trying to adjust a
fried clutch to no avail.

Still suffering from the mystery virus that has been affecting me over the
last couple weeks, I rode a conservative race. I knew I didn't have the
energy to attack the track in my usual manner. I also knew that riding and
attacking the track too hard could easily end in disaster. So I rode at a
pace I could last 3 hours, I knew my bike was good to go.

On the last lap I think I was down in about 9th and my energy reserves were
about nil. But I wanted so bad to get some good pionts so I pushed as hard
as I could. Some how, some where I passed a couple of guys and moved up to 7th.

I was dead after the race, I left it all on the track but was happy to get a
result.
A big thanks have to go to all the track crew, spectators and team personal
who were out there in the forrest pointing lines and assisting the riders.
Thanks Guys.

Thankyou to my following sponsors:
Moose, Parts Unlimited, Honda, Alpinstars, Pro Honda Oils, HRCA, Smith,
Sunstar, Braking, EK, Wiseco, Pirelli, Tireballs, Cycra, Motion Pro, Tag,
WER, RG3, IMS, Powersport Grafix, Thumper Racing, Vortex Ignitions, Moto SR,
Darbi Accesories, Stringfellows, TGG.Race Report: Snowshoe GNCC, W.V.

denill

4th July 2007, 07:50

Race Report,
District 11 (Ohio) 5 Brothers XC and Thunder in the Hills XC
Rider, Paul Whibley
Bike, Honda CRF 450x Team, Moose, Parts Unlimited, Honda

Friday arrived with the realization that a race had not been found to
compete in over the weekend. A desprite search on the internet found a 5
Brothers 2 hour XC up in Ohio. We also found another race for Sunday only
30 minutes drive from the Saturday event.
We arrived at the track on Saturday and set up pits next to GNCC regular
Brian Garrahan.

My bike failed to fire first kick off the start and I looked across the line
to see Brian lookin back at me laughing as we both sat there kicking our
450s into life. I tore though the pack on the first lap and ended up leading
by the end of the lap. I had pushed to hard and my arms had pumped up. For
the next couple of lap I rode around in the lead but failed to put a gap on
2nd placed rider Cory Buttrick and Brian in 3rd. Mid race my arms came right
and I was able to pull a gap and rode home to the chequers. Brian had got
past Cory to bring his Yamaha home in 2nd.

Sunday and a 6 mile loop was ready to be torn up at the Hidden Valley
complex. The race begain about 1 pm and I tucked in behind Cory Buttrick on
lap 1 and let him lead me around. Cory has raced at this venue a lot and knew
the lay of the land well. I was happy in behind him as he set a blistering
first lap pace that saw us gap the field instantly. I was impressed by
Corys pace, he is definitely one to watch for in the future.

Cory lead the first few laps, I was waiting for a chance to make a pass. The chance came when he lost drive coming out onto a grass section near the end of the lap.
I got the 450 cranked up and shot past, into the lead. I stepped up the pace
and soon had a comfortable lead. I continued to push to the finish, enjoying
the flowing track.

A big Thanks to the Buttrick family for inviting us to stay at their home
between events.

Thanks to my Sponsors.
Moose,Honda,Parts Unlimited,HRCA,Pro Honda Oils,
WER,Pirelli,Smith,Wiseco,EK,Sunstar,Braking,Powers port
Grafix,Tireballs,Cycra,Motion Pro,Tag,Vortex Ignitions,Thumper
Racing,IMS,CTi,Alpinstar,RG3,MotoSR,Stringfellows, TGG,Darbi's

denill

10th July 2007, 07:52

Race Report.
Kentucky Harescramble Series, Clay City.
Rider. Paul WhibleyTeam. Moose, Parts Unlimited, Honda
Bike. Honda CRF 450x

Round 6 of the Kentucky Harescramble Series started under seriously hot
conditions. Riders sat on the line melting in the 95/36 degree temperatures.
I was extremly grateful to be wearing Moose Sahara (vented) gear. This stuff
is amazing, even with the very slight breeze I could feel the air
circulating through and cooling my body.
Off the start, I was second round the first corner (!!) and quickly moved to
the front. The track had been freashly bulldozed and was quite fast. It was
a blast to race as there were nice berms forming on the corners, plenty of
lines to choose from and room to move around slower riders. Although as the
race wore on some sections got dusty and others packed down and became
slick.
By the fuel stop I had enough of a lead I decided to try some adjustments to
my suspension. RG3 have been working hard on improving my current set up and
we are making good gains. Late in the race I got a big surprise when a rouge
CRF 450 leapt out of the bushes and tried to occupy the same line I was
railing along in 4th gear. Ill get you next time Kenny!!! ( Ha )
I had a blast out front and took the win. The organizers must have sensed
how much fun I was having as they sent me out for an extra lap.
Morrie my friend and mechanic was also racing on the CRF 250x and came home
in 4th place.

Thanks to my sponsors.
Moose, Parts Unlimited, Honda, HRCA, Pro Honda Oil, Cycra, WER, RG3, Wiseco,
Thumper Racing, Pirelli, EK Chain, Vortex Ignitions, Sunstar, Braking,
Motion Pro, Powersport Grafix, Smith, CTi, Tireballs, Alpinestars, IMS, Tag,
Moto SR, Stringfellows, TGG, Darbi's.

raglanash

18th July 2007, 16:38

Cool vid of the Snowshoe race here http://www.racerxfilms.com/
Think you see whibs a couple of times, #5
Looks like hard work.

denill

18th July 2007, 17:45

Cool vid of the Snowshoe race here http://www.racerxfilms.com/
Think you see whibs a couple of times, #5
Looks like hard work.

Shit, that was certainly no walk in the park!!

Thanks

dammad1

18th July 2007, 19:32

Cool vid of the Snowshoe race here http://www.racerxfilms.com/
Think you see whibs a couple of times, #5
Looks like hard work.

That looked nasty!

takitimu

17th September 2007, 14:35

Paul had a pretty good race, getting back to 5th from being back in 10th @ one stage.
A 9 mile track including backwards around the mx track ( evil drop off ). None of the nasty rocks from Somerset. but a number of tree roots, David Knight blitzed the field, the guy is seriously quick.
For the Suzuki fans, it was 2/3/4 Suzuki ( Jarret/Strang/Kearney ), even better only 1 of the top 5 was American :).
I got a few pic's of Whibley if anyones keen I can put em up.

denill

20th September 2007, 07:17

Race Report: Round 10 GNCC Series
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: Moose, Parts Unlimited, Honda
Bike: Honda CRF 450X

Round 10 of the GNCC Series was held at the famous Unadilla complex.
Last year it poured down on Sunday morning and made the race a muddy hell.
This year it stayed dry on Sunday, with showers on Saturday the track was
watered to perfection.
I got a good start and rounded turn one inside the top ten. I followed
Wattsy on the first lap and tried to ride smooth to try and prevent arm
pump.
I was riding a bit tight as the track was slick, with a lot of small rocks
in the ground. Once I loosened up I started to move my way forward.
After the fuel stop I got into a battle with Garett Edminsten. It was fun
to ride with another 450 rider. We traded positions a couple of times until
I got the better of him and pulled away, to chase down Charlie Mullins and
Barry Hawk.
By the end of the race I had moved up to 5th place.
It was a difficult race, with a shorter lap and a lot of riders on the
course but the track was fun to ride.

Thank you to my following sponsors:
Parts Unlimited
Moose
Honda
Honda Pro Oils
HRCA
WER
Cycra
RG3
Motion Pro
Sunstar
Braking
Wiseco
Ek
Tag
Powersport Grafix
Thumper Racing
Pirelli
CTi
Smith
Alpinestar
Tire Balls
Vortex Ignitions
IMS
Moto SR
Stringfellows
Darbis Accessories

Results
1 David Knight Isle of Man, UK XC1 Pro 101 KTM 8 02:53:44
2 Jimmy Jarrett Beloit, OH XC1 Pro 008 SUZ 8 02:58:19
3 Joshua Strang Australia, XC1 Pro 114 SUZ 8 02:58:44
4 Glenn Kearney Australia, . XC1 Pro 004 SUZ 8 02:59:59
5 Paul Whibley New Zealand, XC1 Pro 005 HON 8 03:00:29
6 Barry Hawk, Jr Smithfield, PA XC1 Pro 002 YAM 8 03:00:58
7 Justin Williamson Sanford, FL XC2 Pro Lites 011 KTM 8 03:02:05
8 Charles Mullins Hamilton, OH XC1 Pro 003 YAM 8 03:02:34
9 Garrett Edmisten Vero Beach, FL XC1 Pro 013 KAW 8 03:02:38
10 Josh Weisenfels Fort Smith, AR XC2 Pro Lites 338 KAW 8 03:03:41
11 Jesse Robinson Connellys Spg, NC XC1 Pro 012 KAW 8 03:04:09
12 Scott Watkins Leetonia, OH XC2 Pro Lites 016 KAW 8 03:04:57
13 Brian Garrahan Boulder Creek, CA XC1 Pro 501 YAM 8 03:06:53
14 Jason Raines Belfair, WA XC1 Pro 100 YAM 8 03:08:34
15 Dustin Gibson Cmbrlnd Frnce, TN XC2 Pro Lites 911 KTM 8 03:08:43

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denill

26th September 2007, 07:10

Race Report: Round 10,
Mid East Harescramble
Rider: Paul WhibleyTeam:
Moose, Parts Unlimited, HondaBike: Honda CRF 450X

With the next GNCC being held at Yadkinville, a Mid East Harescramble was held the weekend before, only four miles away. With some practice in mind I headed south from Cincinnati to Boonville.

Jason Raines was at the event along with local and series champion Jesse Robinson.
I got a good start following Raines in 5th place, early in the lap I moved past him on a tricky root infested hill. Next up was team Powersport Grafixs' duo of Kailub Russell and Jason Gilleland.

I moved up to 2nd behind Jesse on one of the fast grass sections. There was a small bog hole near the end of lap one and I used a line hard to the right, jumping across and passing Jesse for the lead.

Jesse kept the pressure on and followed me for the next couple of laps. It was difficult to pull away, as in the tight sections the lapped traffic was heavy.

After about an hour I gapped Jesse and began to pull a lead. By the end of the two hour race, I had just under a minute lead on Jesse, with Jason Raines coming home in third.

Thank you to my following sponsors:

Parts UnlimitedMooseHondaHonda Pro OilsHRCAWERCycraRG3Motion ProSunstarBrakingWisecoEkTagPowersport GrafixThumper RacingPirelliCTiSmithAlpinestarTire BallsVortex IgnitionsIMSMoto SRStringfellowsDarbis Accessories

denill

2nd October 2007, 15:00

Race Report: Round 11, GNCC Yadkinville
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: Moose, Parts Unlimited, HondaBike: Honda CRF 450X

Dust was set to be a factor again at the Yadkinville GNCC, as we could see clouds of the red
soil rising through the trees as we drove in on Saturday.
Off the line I got my best ever start and was 3rd around turn one, with Jimmy Jarrett and Charlie
Mullins leading the way. A short grass section before we dove into a really tight and dusty woods
section. Lap one completed and I was still in 3rd.
Early in lap two I stalled and Barry Hawk passed me. It was hard to hang with him in the dust,
so I dropped back a bit to ride relaxed and avoid hitting any unseen obstacles.
After a quick stop for fuel, I was in 5th position. I got on a mission and
began moving up. Jimmy Jarrett who had been running in 2nd crashed and dropped back.
I soon caught and passed Barry, moving up into 3rd. I was getting pit board signals that I
was gaining on Garrett in 2nd. I caught and passed him on the 5th lap. With 2 laps to
go, I was getting signals I was gaining on Charlie Mullins, who was leading the race.
By the chequers I had narrowed the gap, but had to settle for 2nd position.
After everything that has happened this year, I was really happy to be back up on that
podium.
Thank you to my following sponsors:
Parts UnlimitedMooseHondaHonda Pro OilsHRCAWERCycraRG3Motion ProSunstarBrakingWisecoEkTagPowersport GrafixThumper RacingPirelliCTiSmithAlpinestarTire BallsVortex IgnitionsIMSMoto SRStringfellowsDarbis Accessories

denill

16th October 2007, 06:17

Race Report: Round 12 GNCC,
Powerline Park St. Clairesville
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: Moose, Parts Unlimited, HondaBike: Honda CRF 450X

Current Standings are <a href=http://www.racerbanners.com/results/gncc/2007/seriespoints.asp?r=12&e=76&c=35&s=5>HERE:</A>

The dust could be seen driving into the track from the morning race. Clouds of it hung
over the woods and fields, leaving no doubts about this race.
A good start was going to be critical in the event and I pulled off another top one.

I lined up out wide and swept round the outside of turn one in about 5th, but on the
second turn I got hit from behind and pushed out letting everyone go by me on the inside.
The dust was unbelievable, on about the forth corner we were at a stand still. I could
see a helmet in front but that was it. I ended up going off the track without realising.

Once out of the dust cloud I could see where the track went and was able to rejoin the
race. In the woods some sections had two or three foot deep powder lying on the ground.
I spent most of the first half of the race chasing Robbie Jenks dust, in 10th, unable to see
a way past or even see him really. After the fuel stop I managed to get past Robbie and
also Garret Edminston. The dust was so thick many of the two strokes began to blubber
and some had to stop to change filters.

I got past Jesse Robinson and Josh Strang, later in the race to finish in 5th place.
I was happy to finish as many guys had bike problems in the blinding dust. I found the
race more mentally taxing than physically draining due to all the straining to
see. It was the most dusty race I have ever ridden.

Thank you to my following sponsors:
Parts Unlimited, Moose, Honda, Honda Pro Oils, HRCA, WER, Cycra, RG3, Motion Pro,Braking, Sunstar, Wiseco, Ek, Tag, Powersport Grafix, Thumper Racing, Pirelli, CTi,Smith, Alpinestar, Tire Balls, Vortex Ignitions, IMS, Moto SR, Stringfellows,Darbi Accessories

Place - Racer - Hometown - Class - Nbr - Brand - Laps - Elapsed Time
1 David Knight Isle of Man, UK XC1 Pro 101 KTM 6 02:59:10
2 Jimmy Jarrett Beloit, OH XC1 Pro 008 SUZ 6 03:03:30
3 Barry Hawk, Jr Smithfield, PA XC1 Pro 002 YAM 6 03:03:31
4 Glenn Kearney Australia, . XC1 Pro 004 SUZ 6 03:03:37
5 Paul Whibley New Zealand, XC1 Pro 005 HON 6 03:05:57
6 Justin Williamson Sanford, FL XC2 Pro Lites 011 KTM 6 03:06:01
7 Robbie Jenks New Straitsville, OH XC1 Pro 007 KTM 6 03:06:38
8 Scott Watkins Leetonia, OH XC2 Pro Lites 016 KAW 6 03:07:01
9 Josh Weisenfels Fort Smith, AR XC2 Pro Lites 338 KAW 6 03:07:32
10 Joshua Strang Australia, XC1 Pro 114 SUZ 6 03:07:57
11 Jason Raines Belfair, WA XC1 Pro 100 YAM 6 03:08:15
12 Garrett Edmisten Vero Beach, FL XC1 Pro 013 KAW 6 03:08:42
13 Chris Hollis Beechwood, MS XC2 Pro Lites 221 YAM 6 03:08:45
14 Brian Guenther Grove City, PA 250 A 027 KTM 6 03:12:50
15 Brian Garrahan Boulder Creek, CA XC1 Pro 501 YAM 6 03:13:03
16 Jordan Ashburn Cookeville, TN 250 A 927 KTM 6 03:13:41
17 Rodney Smith Antioch, CA XC2 Pro Lites 031 SUZ 6 03:14:43
18 Kailub Russell Kingston, OH XC2 Pro Lites 037 KTM 6 03:14:52
19 Ben Kearney Australia, XC2 Pro Lites 113 KTM 6 03:15:48
20 Jeff Cregg Columbus, IN XC2 Pro Lites 180 HON 6 03:18:22

denill

25th October 2007, 06:11

Race Report:

Round 9 OMA Series

Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: Moose, Parts Unlimited, HondaBike: Honda CRF 450X

With a spare weekend before the final GNCC I hitched a ride to Round 9 of the OMA series with Marty Michels.
We pulled into the venue early Sunday and saw the start in a corn field with a 500m start straight. Just like home.

Off the line my bike fired up perfect and I grabbed the holeshot and led the way out through the corn fields.
Some of the sections early in the lap were tapped out through the corn fields. It was a real blast.
Then we hit the woods and in true OMA style they were tight and virginal. I was leading the way searching for the track,
trying to follow the arrows and everyone else just followed me. I soon learned my lesson and just followed someone
else.
This race had a lap of 35 miles and there was to be only 2 laps. Near the end of lap one I decided to put my head
down and make a break. Lap one was completed in an hour and 20 minutes and I had a gap of 15 seconds over Jimmy Jarrett.

I made a small mistake on lap 2 and lost the track allowing Jimmy to take the lead. I soon caught back up and the race was
back on. It was alot of fun to race with Jimmy as we swapped positions and pushed each other. We had gapped the rest of the
the field so it was to be a 2 rider race right to the end, until a stump clipped by gear lever. The impact left my bike jammed in
4th gear, and Jimmy began to pull away. It was hard work to get the bike through some of the tight sections, the clutch
got a real workout. I managed to hang onto 2nd spot with Jimmy winning by about 20 sec and Brian Garrahan
in 3rd.

It was a really fun race and I will be back next year for sure.

Thank you to my following sponsors:
Parts Unlimited, Moose, Honda, Honda Pro Oils, HRCA, WER, Cycra, RG3, Motion Pro,Braking, Sunstar, Wiseco, Ek, Tag, Powersport Grafix, Thumper Racing, Pirelli, CTi,Smith, Alpinestar, Tire Balls, Vortex Ignitions, IMS, Moto SR, Stringfellows,Darbi Accessories

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denill

31st October 2007, 14:31

Race Report:
GNCC Series, Rnd 13, Crawfordsville, IndianaTeam:

Parts Unlimited, Moose, HondaRider:
Paul WhibleyBike:
Honda CRF 450X

The final race of the season was a good one. The soil at Crawfordsville is the best of the series and with some rain late in the week the dirt was awesome.
I got my best start of the year and pulled out a hole shot. I could hardly believe it!! I've been working really hard on my starts and have developed a better system.

I lead for a little while but Charlie Mullins was pushing hard and I decided to let him lead and show me the track. I still got massive arm pump though and for the first couple of laps I couldn't ride full speed and dropped to 5th. The track was nice and rough with some really cool hill climbs. After the fuel stop my arms came right and I was able to push hard again, moving up to 3rd.

Finishing in 3rd at the race moved me up in the final points to 6th overall. It has been a good year with a real improvement in my speed, at these tough demanding 3 hour events. A big thanks to Katherine and my mechanic Morrie for all their help this year.

Also thanks to Scott for all his efforts this year and providing all the necessary ingredients for a successful team. Thanks to all my sponsors and a huge thank you to all the people who cheered me on at the races.

Thanks guys.

Thanks to my Sponsors:
Parts UnlimitedMooseHondaHonda Riders Club AmericaHonda Pro Oils, ChemicalsSunstarBrakingWisecoMotion ProEKTagCycraWERPowersport GrafixThumper RacingPirelliCTiSmithAlpinestarTire BallsRG3VortexIMSMoto SRStringfellowsDarbi Accessories