Whibs 2010

**takitimu** · 13th July 2010, 13:53

An article on Paul's latest OMA win, the really cool news is

Unlike previous races this year, Whibley rode a YZ450F. "We've kind of got the go-ahead to start sort of development for racing them full-time next year," he revealed.

I sure hope for the final GNCC's he rides the YZF, even better if I can time it with work so I get to catch a race ( I thought I'd be there for New Berlin, but looking more like St Clairesville ).

Only 4 races left, but would set Paul up for next year if he won all 4 eh

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http://www.dirtbikemagazine.com/ME2/...3B09C6B8018A44

**denill** · 13th July 2010, 15:03

Originally Posted by takitimu

An article on Paul's latest OMA win, the really cool news is

I sure hope for the final GNCC's he rides the YZF, even better if I can time it with work so I get to catch a race ( I thought I'd be there for New Berlin, but looking more like St Clairesville ).

Only 4 races left, but would set Paul up for next year if he won all 4 eh

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http://www.dirtbikemagazine.com/ME2/...3B09C6B8018A44

Hey, that's GREAT news. Specially with the current high unemployment of profesional motorcycle racers.

Bring on 2011.......................

**takitimu** · 13th July 2010, 16:49

Originally Posted by denill

Hey, that's GREAT news. Specially with the current high unemployment of profesional motorcycle racers.

Bring on 2011.......................

2011 is looking interesting, Wall Street is employing again, but I'm still a bit worried that the US has gone flat, my guess is better than 2010, but not that great either, oddly enough the UK massive tax increases & damn the city strategy along with Ireland's demise might well help the US enough to do ok.

But they are still what 9.2% unemployment, to high & pay rates to flat(or down) for the dirt bike market to really recover I suspect.

**denill** · 14th July 2010, 07:38

Race Report: OMA Rnd 5, Mesick, Michigan
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: AmPro Yamaha
Bike: Yamaha YZ 450
Result: 1st

With the go ahead to start testing and development of the YZ for racing full time in 2011 I lined up with the 450 MXer at the latest OMA.

An average start and dusty conditions gave me a big challenge to work my way back to the front. The first few miles it was so dusty, all I could do was to stay on track. When we moved into the tighter fresh tracks I was able to pick up some of the slack and latch back onto the guys in front. Picking guys off whenever the chance was presented, I worked my way forward and within 3 laps moved into the lead when I passed Thad Duvall on the side of the track. I came in for fuel at the end of the third lap and had began to build a small lead over Scotty Watkins who was now running second. The track got better as the race worn on with the sand based soil forming some nice lines through the trees. As the race continued I was also able to get a good feeling with the YZ in the trees and appreciate its balance and nimbleness in threading through the tight woods.
I continued to put in safe laps and pushed my lead out to over a minute.

The YZ performed great and passed its first test with ease. Im looking forward to getting back into the points battle for the OMA title. With 5 rounds still to go and only a handful more points to make up Im confident we can make it an exciting close to the season.

Front Tire, Kenda Southwick
Rear Tire, Kenda Millville

1st: Paul Whibley
2nd: Scotty Watkins
3rd: Nick Faringer

Paul Whibley is supported by:
AmPro Yamaha, Monster Energy, Shoei, Sidi, Smith, Ohlins, G2, CTi, Moto SR, Vortex Ignitions, EC3D

**takitimu** · 14th July 2010, 09:03

You can almost hear the sigh of relief that a race went well

**denill** · 14th July 2010, 09:09

Originally Posted by takitimu

You can almost hear the sigh of relief that a race went well

Yeah, and you sense that he's enjoying the YZ....................

**WRFracer** · 15th July 2010, 12:58

Originally Posted by denill

Yeah, and you sense that he's enjoying the YZ....................

He loves it!
Maybe something will accidently last minute happen to the WR at the next round, and Paul will turn & say to the team "oh bugger just aswell I've got the YZ in the back of the van ah" then we will see the Whibley we all know.

**denill** · 15th July 2010, 13:39

Originally Posted by WRFracer

He loves it!
Maybe something will accidently last minute happen to the WR at the next round, and Paul will turn & say to the team "oh bugger just aswell I've got the YZ in the back of the van ah" then we will see the Whibley we all know.

Thanks for the ups Adam.

Have you got any plans for the States?

**WRFracer** · 16th July 2010, 07:25

Originally Posted by denill

Thanks for the ups Adam.

Have you got any plans for the States?

I'd love to be going back to the States or even Aussie for that matter but unfortunatly I just don't have the money to anything other than ride here, & even that is tough.

I'll be chatting to Paul in the next few days & I'll post up here if he's got any new/good news.
It would be great if they let him ride the YZ for the remainding GNCC rounds.

**denill** · 16th July 2010, 08:40

Originally Posted by WRFracer

I'll be chatting to Paul in the next few days & I'll post up here if he's got any new/good news.
It would be great if they let him ride the YZ for the remainding GNCC rounds.

It will be great if you can keep us in touch.

And also keep us informed on your own progress.

You know well that there is little media interest in two wheeled sport and the good thing about this Forum is - that those who are really interested can get be informed on the latest news.

**denill** · 22nd July 2010, 07:04

Race Report: IXCR event, Aurora, Indiana
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: AmPro Yamaha
Bike: Yamaha YZ 450
Result: 1st

On they way back from the OMA in Michigan last weekend we stopped at a friends place to break up the 14 hour drive home. We ended up staying the week (thanks Brandon) and racing a local Indiana XC Race.

With a heavy thunderstorm watering the track overnight early conditions were pretty slick. I didn't get the best jump off the line but had looked at the first few turns before we made a sharp left into the woods. I knew I could shoot up the inside if everyone else ran wide. That's exactly what happened. The door was left wide open and I went from about 4th or 5th to the lead.

The track was perfect where the kids had been riding and turned the soil over but once we got onto the fresh tracks it was a different story. A couple of the steep climbs and descents were actually removed for the second lap as I could only imagine the carnage that occurred in those gulleys. The track reminded me a little of the old Sparta GNCC in Kentucky.

I steadily increased my lead throughout the race and was having fun on the drying track.

We caught up with another friend and stayed the night with them (thanks Dan) before we completed the remaining 7 hour drive home.

Front Tire, Kenda Triple
Rear Tire, Kenda Triple

Paul Whibley is supported by:
AmPro Yamaha, Monster Energy, Shoei, Sidi, Smith, Ohlins, G2, CTi, Moto SR, Vortex Ignitions, EC3D

**takitimu** · 22nd July 2010, 09:18

Mmmm, definitely sounding more like a guy enjoying his riding

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**denill** · 3rd August 2010, 07:50

Race Report: OMA Rnd 6, Millville Minnesota
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: AmPro Yamaha
Bike: Yamaha YZ 450
Result: 1st

Round 6 of the OMAs was held at the famous Millville MX track in Minnesota. This event is one of the more fun races on the OMA circuit and attracts a good turnout of riders wanting to tackle the MX track and thrash around in the woods.
I had been practicing my starts and although I don't think I have it perfected yet on the YZ I was able to lead into the first turn only getting passed when fast starter Jordan Ashburn swept around the outside to take the hole shot honors.

I regained the lead a couple turns later and began to check out. I moved out to a 15 second on the first lap and was able to watch Scott Watkins in second. I was expecting to have to make two fuel stops and the lap before I came in for gas I pushed the lead out to close to a minute and was in and out before Scott entered the pits.

After another couple of laps I came in for the final splash of gas to get me to the finish. Continuing to pad my lead, I was out to about a minute and a half by the finish although Scott Watkins rode a strong race and kept the pressure on through most of the day.

With that win I have now moved into the points lead of the OMAs with only four rounds of the 2010 edition to go.

Front Tire, Kenda Triple
Rear Tire, Kenda Millville

1st: Paul Whibley
2nd: Scott Watkins
3rd: Nick Fahringer

Paul Whibley is supported by:
AmPro Yamaha, Monster Energy, Shoei, Sidi, Smith, Ohlins, G2, CTi, Moto SR, Vortex Ignitions, EC3D

**takitimu** · 6th August 2010, 16:13

Rumour from gncc site

I also heard from a reliable source that Paul Whibley will be riding the new 2010 YZ450F at Unadilla instead of his WR. Whibs recently won an OMA race on the bike and he apparently has the okay from Randy Hawkins (and Yamaha) to race it in the remaining GNCC rounds.

Apparently Cory Buttrick is going 350 KTM & Glenn Kearney is after a '11 TXC310 for a bit extra go ( currently on '10 TXC250 ).

http://www.gnccracing.com/articles/2...s-week-in-gncc