#12 GNCC Pro
ATV Racer Andy Lagzdins
Sidelined for "Spartan" GNCC with Fractured
Thumb
Baltimore, MD (6/7/2007) -
For the upcoming Spartan GNCC, Pro GNCC ATV Racer, Andy
Lagzdins, will be missing from the lineup due to a thumb
fracture, which required surgery. Lagzdins fractured
his thumb while competing at Round 3 of the OMA National
Series two weeks ago in Rio Grande, Ohio.
“I was pushing hard to make it onto the podium
when I hit a major kicker near the end of a fast straight
and suffered a broken right thumb. I hopped back on
the quad and my adrenaline flow helped me work through
the last lap to salvage a fifth place finish. When I
got back to Baltimore, the x-rays revealed a badly broken
digit, so the phenomenal Dr. Michael Marion plated it
back into position using leftover parts from Steve Austin's
bionic rebuild back in the day. I can't remember the
last time I missed a GNCC (I think it was 1999), but
I can't stand to watch without participating! I'm hoping
to be back soon to regain my OMA points lead, and also
see all my friends at the races,” said Andy Lagzdins.
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Andy
Lagzdins Thumb Fracture X-Ray displaying the 5
screws & plate holding together the thumb
bone |
A plate and several screws were inserted in Lagzdins
thumb to secure the fracture, and if all goes well,
he should be back in action by final round of the GNCC
Series before the summer break at Snowshoe Ski Resort
in West Virginia.
Andy Lagzdins gives thanks to his 2007 sponsors: Duncan
Racing, DirtFirst, ITP, DWT, Moose, Elka, Roll
Design,and Faast Co. About
GNCC Racing:
The
AMA/ATVA-sanctioned Grand National Cross Country
series is America’s premier off-road racing
series. The 13-round series is produced exclusively
by Racer Productions. Cross-country racing is
one of the most physically demanding sports in
the world. The nearly three-hour long GNCC races
lead as many as 1800 riders through tracks ranging
from eight to twelve miles in length. With varied
terrain including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks
and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests
of both survival and speed. GNCC Racing airs weekly
television shows on Versus (formerly Outdoor Life
Network) every Saturday at 3 p.m. and Thursday
at 4 p.m. beginning on April 14. GNCC featured
sponsors include Parts Unlimited, Moose, Maxxis,
Pirelli, Wiseco, Acerbis, Elka, Geico, Klotz,
FMF, ITP and Tire Balls, and riders compete for
over $3 million in series prizes and contingency
money. Associate sponsors include Alpinestars,
Cometic, EK Chain, HiPer Technology, Laegers,
Motion Pro, Moose Utility Division, Powersport
Grafx, Pro Clean, Race Tools, REM, Scott, Thor,
Twin Air, Weekend Warrior, and MotoTee’s.
Media Sponsors include Racer X Illustrated, ATV
Rider, ATV Sport, www.ATVRiders.com,
Dirt Rider and ATV Insider. For more information
log on to www.GNCCRacing.com.
www.gnccracing.com
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