Whibs 2010

**denill** · 29th March 2010, 09:09

Originally Posted by takitimu

Kaluib is quick, so nice result for Paul, sounds like he's starting to gel better with the setup now. Hope it goes well for the next GNCC.

Yep, he's doing the right thing, getting in lotsa riding and getting used to the WR and all the time setting it up to suit him.

**Reckless** · 29th March 2010, 10:35

Two Firsts will boost his confidence as well! Hope he keeps those number one placings coming!

Kenda tyres Interesting!!!

**raglanash** · 12th April 2010, 11:18

Big Buck results

1st #002 SUZ JOSHUA V STRANG XC1 Pro 1st 6 00:29:37.266 Overall Leader 16:16:20.906 02:59:50.906
2nd #989 YAM THADDEUS DUVALL XC1 Pro 2nd 6 00:29:44.703 00:00:20.922 16:16:41.828 03:00:11.828
3rd #001 YAM PAUL J WHIBLEY XC1 Pro 3rd 6 00:29:31.015 00:00:51.093 16:17:32.921 03:01:02.921
4th #003 YAM CHARLES D MULLINS XC1 Pro 4th 6 00:29:46.609 00:00:20.422 16:17:53.343 03:01:23.343
5th #005 KTM KAILUB K RUSSELL XC2 Pro Lites 1st 6 00:29:43.297 Class Leader 16:19:03.250 03:01:33.250
6th #016 HSQ GLENN J KEARNEY XC1 Pro 5th 6 00:30:17.484 00:01:42.391 16:19:35.734 03:03:05.734
7th #008 KTM CORY J BUTTRICK XC1 Pro 6th 6 00:30:03.609 00:00:43.359 16:20:19.093 03:03:49.093
8th #009 YAM BARRY HAWK JR XC1 Pro 7th 6 00:30:54.000 00:00:31.172 16:20:50.265 03:04:20.265
9th #014 KTM CHRISTOPHER BACH XC1 Pro 8th 6 00:31:32.828 00:01:18.563 16:22:08.828 03:05:38.828
10th #013 KTM JESSE ROBINSON XC2 Pro Lites 2nd 6 00:31:47.500 00:05:22.265 16:24:25.515 03:06:55.515

**Katoomer** · 13th April 2010, 08:26

Strang is getting a good lead going, Hope Paul gives the Aussie some of the luck he's been having lately.
XC1 Standings:

1. Josh Strang (120/4 wins)

2. Charlie Mullins (78)

3. Paul Whibley (75)

4. Chris Bach (73)

5. Cory Buttrick (68)

6. Glenn Kearney (55)

7. Thad DuVall (50)

8. Nate Kanney (46)

9. Barry Hawk Jr. (44)

10. Kenneth Gilbert (44)

**vazza** · 13th April 2010, 17:42

That is a solid lead by strang. Whibley better step it up!

**takitimu** · 13th April 2010, 17:49

Solid in more ways than one, Strang was just plain quicker on that course, Whib's was 2nd fastest in pure speed ( my reading of lap times ), but there were a couple of Strang laps 10+ seconds quicker.
Got to be bloody tough changing manufacturer every year & not riding the YZF is a bit of a downer to, you'd have to suspect Whib's will be charging very hard in the last 1/2 of the season.

**denill** · 13th April 2010, 17:49

Originally Posted by vazza

That is a solid lead by strang. Whibley better step it up!

Would seem that Whibs is not gelling with the Yamaha?

**Ktmboy** · 13th April 2010, 20:18

Yes, i would have to agree with that. The KX is purely a race machine that can be adapted to enduro where as the WRF is quite a bit more subdued. Probably missing that 1% of race finesse to be a good X country machine at the top end of racing like this. Still can't understand why he split with a winning formula. Can someboby enlighten me?

**denill** · 14th April 2010, 06:53

Race Report: GNCC Round 4 Union, South Carolina
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: AmPro Yamaha
Bike: Yamaha WR 450
Result: 3rd

The race itself started out pretty good. I took another holeshot but like the first round Jimmy Jarret snuck past and lead the way early in the lap. The hard pack dry conditions were making passing tough and you really had to plan a move. Some sections all you could do was fall back until the dust cleared. I pushed hard late in the lap and made a pass stick on Jimmy for the lead. Although just before scoring I hit a rock on the track and crashed into some trees handing the lead right back. Mid second lap I made another challenge for the lead in the only mud hole, only to hit a hidden root and stall the bike. Kicking the bike into life as I watched the lead pack of riders disappear through the woods.
I was determined to regain lost ground and slowly moved forward through the race. Passing Charlie Mullins while he was picking his bike up in the worst dust section. Catching Glen Kearney as we entered the pits and with some slick pit work by the crew, was in and out ahead of him. I pushed as hard as I could but I couldn't bridge the gap to Thad Duvall and Strang who were battling it out for the win. Charlie and myself ended up racing together for the second half of the race. He seemed to make time on me in some sections and then I would pull away in others. I managed to work in a little breathing room between us on the last lap, I still was looking to close down on the leaders but it wasn't happening.
It was a good day for the Am-Pro Yamaha Team with Thad taking 2nd, myself in 3rd and Charlie coming in 4th.
A podium was good but not the result I needed. I am disappointed with this result as it also doesn't reflect the effort or work that myself or the Am-Pro Yamaha team has put forth into defending this championship. I need to eliminate the little mistakes that are costing me time.
I'm now even more motivated and determined than ever to claw my way back into the title chase.

1st: Josh Strang
2nd: Thad Duvall
3rd: Paul Whibley

Paul Whibley is supported by:
AmPro Yamaha, Monster Energy, Shoei, Sidi, Smith, Ohlins, G2, CTi, Moto SR, Vortex Ignitions.

**takitimu** · 14th April 2010, 08:51

Statistics damn statistics

, I really like Paul's updates eh, they tell you alot about what really happened, laptimes are a little dangerous.

Here's hoping the next race it falls into place for him, certainly given what was not a great race I guess you could say, to be comfortably 3rd would indicate things are not going to bad

, pick up 1% of pace & he'll be all over Josh.

**denill** · 14th April 2010, 09:03

Originally Posted by takitimu

Statistics damn statistics

, I really like Paul's updates eh, they tell you alot about what really happened, laptimes are a little dangerous.

Here's hoping the next race it falls into place for him, certainly given what was not a great race I guess you could say, to be comfortably 3rd would indicate things are not going to bad

, pick up 1% of pace & he'll be all over Josh.

Yeah, I was a little heartend to read Whib's report. It seems like he does have the pace and as you say, 3rd is not a bad place to be . Specially as he may have had his quota of 'bad luck' and Josh is yet to get his.

**Ktmboy** · 14th April 2010, 21:08

last year Whibbs was hole shoting just about everything. Not happening here and the jump on the line is sooo important.
Anyway he sounds like he is starting to get pissed.

**takitimu** · 15th April 2010, 09:15

Here's a video of the race

http://visionmoto.webs.com/apps/vide...-big-buck-gncc

**JaredBolton** · 15th April 2010, 10:08

Hey everyone!

Thanks for reposting my videos here. I'm Jared Bolton from the USA, if you look at the Vision Moto video links here, that's my company. I do all the video editing, and well, pretty much everything else!

Anyway, I saw that a couple of my videos had been posted here and just wanted to give a thanks for reposting them.

I plan on bringing as many more GNCC videos this year as I can, and I'll try to get some good shots of Whibs in them for you guys.

Hope you enjoy the videos!