On The Fast-Trak 9-22-00
- Updated: September 22, 2000
GNCC Round 11 – Millfield, OH – September 9th, 2000
Duvall Makes it Two in a Row!
By Scott Johnson
Chad Duvall (Duncan/Roll/Golden West) recently took home the win at the John Penton GNCC formerly the Burr Oaks in Millford, Ohio. This win makes it two in a row for the Duncan Racing superstar. He was followed closely by Bill Balance (Maxxis/LoneStar/LRD) and William Yokley (Team Kawasaki). This late season charge by Duvall is going to make for an interesting points battle going into the last three races of the season.
The course was tacky and dust-free thanks to a nice steady rain the day before the race. It wasn’t too dusty and it wasn’t too muddy–just right (Goldie Locks would have loved it!). This trail was a pretty fast one as the results and lap times of the riders reflect. For the most part the course was pretty wide open with a few tight sections here and there to keep
you on your toes. The course also had a very nice motocross section, which made for a great viewing spot for the spectators. There was a nasty little run down a creek bed with a slippery off-camber section and a big rock at the end of the off-camber to make it all the more entertaining for nearby spectators. This claimed quite a few rollovers and get-offs throughout the weekend.
In the Utility Mod class, Mike Penland took the victory for Team Green aboard his Kawaski Prairie. We spoke to Mike later on in the week and he advised us that the Utility Mod class is in a three-way tie right now. The tie is between Penland (Team Green Kawasaki) and the two riders from the Great Outdoor Store Team (Randy Kilby and Richard Travalena).
Pro Class Results
1. Chad Duvall (Duncan/Roll/Golden West)
2. Bill Balance (Maxxis/LoneStar/LRD)
3. William Yokley (Team Green Kawasaki)
4. Bradley Page (Roll)
5. Bryan Baker (Great Outdoors Yamaha)
6. Jared Huffman (Roll)
7. Matt Smiley (Duncan/Roll/Golden West)
8. Kim Kuhnle (Yamaha)
9. James Wahl (Laeger)
10. Daniel Destefano
Next stop on the GNCC tour:
High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, PA on Sept. 23rd
For more GNCC event info. — click over to www.racerxill.com/gncc
GNCC hot set-ups 101
This from Mr. Garrison of Southpark Elementary school.
MmmmmKay… Here’s a hot setup that Team Green uses on the Mojave of Todd Kippenberg. Notice the taped barrier around where the cables run down the plastic. This approach helps keep the mud out and allows for smooth operating controls all race long. We all know gritty cables are bad…so use this method to solve that problem…mmmmmkay?
These new “Blister Blocker” gloves make blisters a thing of the past. These babies are a must for two and a half hours of wrestling your quad through the woods. You simply wear them under your regular riding gloves. For your own pair, contact Morris Penland at (706)-746-2812.
Here’s a hot set up for you Yamaha Wolverine owners. This front bumper from PRM is way trick. No need to take off the bumper anymore when removing your front plastic.
The new bumper is as strong as stock yet 7lbs lighter.
Call PRM for yours at (541) 665-3805.
Calling all TT tracks!
Know of any Grand National worthy TT facilities? Shoot us the details, if it sounds like the facility is top notch, we’ll check it out and see if we can make it a stop on the big GNC tour next year. E-mail Fast-Trak Promotions with your thoughts at jpellan@atvscene.com
Any fat ATVers out there?
Phat Catt is a motorcycle apparel company designing off-road gear for today’s large size riders. They recently announced the launch of their first motocross apparel line designed complete with jerseys up to 5x and pants to 52″. According to Phat Catt the new line comes complete with creative designs, custom patterning, excellent quality and competitive pricing. “The larger rider has been overlooked in the motocross industry,” states owner Craig Van. “With the popularity of vintage and ATV riding surging among the ‘larger’ riders, so has the need for larger gear. Phat Catt supplies this need.”
Phat Catt gear is available over the Internet at www.phatcatt.com or by calling toll free 1-877-6-phatcatt.
Important! Read this!
ATV accidents on the rise.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer recently reported a tragic piece on the loss of a young girl and with it — the sudden rise in ATV-related injuries and deaths. The accident happened Labor Day weekend near Cleveland, Ohio. A seven year old girl riding an E-Ton four-wheeler, (a mini quad for ages 6-11), collided head on with a 14 year old riding a Polaris Sportsman 500. Both riders swerved in the same direction and the result killed the little girl and listed the young boy in critical condition with spinal cord damage. The fact that neither rider wore helmets is only the start of why we are reporting on this.
The article mentioned a steady rise in injuries and deaths since 1993 and that last year a 20% rise occurred over the year before. Statistics were provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the same group that banned 3-wheelers in 1987.
It’s all pretty simple, the future of whether the sport of ATV racing and recreation gets positive recognition by the general public or continues with the same old negative shrug that it’s received in the past – is all up to you fellow ATV enthusiasts. The next time you’re at your local ride spot, or even driving by it, and you see ATVs being used nonchalantly as toys — stop in and politely let the uneducated riders know whats up. You know the “do’s and don’ts” by now, little kids on big ATVs, no helmets, riding double, riding under the influence, riding without knowing common trail riding etiquette (pass on the right – and slow when visibility is low). The fact is there are thousands of parents out there that are unaware that a child can be seriously injured if not uneducated on proper riding techniques. We know that the design of the ATV is not the problem. We educated ATV enthusiasts need to relay the message that riders need proper training before roosting off in the distance. And we need to recognize that young children don’t have the ability to foresee risk and take preventative actions like mature adults do. So please, do you part by stopping potential problems before they become one. Out of any, and probably all potentially dangerous sports, ours is being watched the closest – so act accordingly!
Chat Guests
Here is the next three guest scheduled for the ATV Source/ATV Scene chat room.
Here’s your chance to ask them whatever is on your mind. All you need to do is click on our ‘Chat’ link on the left, enter your nickname, and then enter.
Sept 27th 9pm EST GNC 250A Champ & Freestyle god Dana Creech Sept 27th
Oct 4th 9pm EST GNC Women’s champ Angela Moore Oct 4th
Oct 11th 9pm EST Arlan Lehman from LRD Oct 11th
Making The Scene
Steve Casper—Dirt Wheels Magazine
Check out the “Why We Ride” feature in the latest Dirt Wheels (November issue). This beautiful piece of journalism puts “Stick” front and bold in the Scene. If those beautiful pictures combined with the inspirational quotes don’t get the couch potatoes up — they just might be dead! Also in the issue is an intro to the big Legends 2000 coverage that will be coming next issue. The Legends 2000 event didn’t get in this issue because Casper was only given one page for it (if it were to go in this issue). We’re glad he feels the same way we do in that this event was extra special and deserves tons of coverage, which it will get in the December issue. Rock on Dirt Wheels!
Joe Bankrobber
A guy on a 400 EX robed the Bank of Magnolia in Stark County, Ohio last week. The guy got away, making the sporty 400 EX the perfect get away choice! In a strange way, you can’t help but root for the guy. Hard to believe there aren’t more cases like this. See that electric start is good for all kinds of applications.
Chad Duvall
This Duncan Racing rider has won the last two GNCC’s and has positioned himself to challenge Ballance and Yokley for the first GNCC title in the Post-Hawk era. Duvall’s John Penton win also marked the GNCC debut of Duncan Racing’s potent new PC2000 engine. Duvall ran a 275cc big-bore version.
American Nightmare Racing
Fellow ATV racers Joe Anney, Nick Little and Adam Cook. You may not know them, but you probably do remember the Hummer they pull their race trailer to the GNC TTs with. Special thanks for hooking the ATV Scene crew & friends up for two weekends of Put-In-Bay, Ohio partying on their boat. You know these guys are serious about their partying when they shove a cold one in your face at 8AM the morning after… Who’s your dealer!?!
Circle Track Magazine
The November issue of Circle Track Magazine makes the scene for printing, not one but two features on ATV racing in their car orientated publication.
Big Money Motocross
Marienville, PA – Fox Raceway — Sept 23-24
Fox Raceway in Marienville, PA will be the place to be this weekend (Sept 23-24). They’re posting a $2000 pro purse! The yearly event will feature two separate days of racing. The track is located 23 miles north of Clarion, PA on Rte 66. For more info call (814) 927-1410 or (814) 676-0477.
More Big $$$ MX
Cumberland, KY – Quad Fest 2000 – Cumberland Parkway Motocross – Oct 7
This event will take place under lights on Saturday night October 7. They’re giving $1000 to the pro class winner alone, plus 100% payback to the “A” classes. The track is plenty fast and wide with literally no dust thanks to a state-of-the-art watering system. If you’re anywhere near the state of Kentucky, you need to check out Cumberland Parkway. (Rumor has it this track just might be part of the ATVA GNC series next year). Take Cumberland Parkway to Exit 27 at the Edmonton tollbooth. The track is just two minutes from the exit. For more info call Scott Gentry at (270) 432-0000.
Quotes of the Week:
“Your life is made up of years that mean nothing, moments that mean all” – Theodore Rosevelt.
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the tradewinds in your sales. Explore.” – Mark Twain. – Two quotes taken from Steve Casper’s “Why We Ride” in the November issue of Dirt Wheels.
(Our own photos also apply.)
