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Derrec Robinson GNCC Round 1 & 2 ATV Race Report

River Ranch GNCC - Round 1 - March 1, 2009 - 90cc Mod 12-15
Derrec Robinson corner

Derrec Robinson Wins River Ranch GNCC Youth Overall

(3/17/2009) The first race of the season treated me pretty good. I never had much luck at any of the Florida races, except for now. The morning air was cool. Everyone was so anxious and nervous. The National Anthem played, 10 seconds. The first row rounded the corner. 10 seconds, here I go. My tires spun. I couldn’t get any traction. Going into the woods I was third. The roots were horrible, tight spots and then some clearing to make my break for the lead. As I completed the first lap, my machine was bogging; I held the throttle wide open to try and clean it out and started to gain on the first row. Then, there was that dreadful tree. I swear they just jump right out in front of me. I got going again. The whoops and roots were very challenging. I had to stay focused and steer my way carefully around them and the lapped riders. I felt the heat of Jay Shadron on my rear. Not realizing I was the leader, I came up to the finish area and they thru the checkered flag as I came through. It was then that I realized I not only one my class but I was the overall winner. I cannot describe in words the feeling that came over my body. It was just awesome. One down, twelve more to go. Good luck to all the youth riders out there.

General GNCC - Round 2- March 7, 2009 - 90cc Mod 12-15
Derrec Robinson standing

Derrec Robinson suffered a chain failure, but still finished 8th place

I woke up at 6 am and stepped outside and it felt like a good day for racing. We all headed to the start, butterflies were starting. The flagman waved the flag and I got the holeshot. I was leading for the first lap and first overall. The second lap was horrible for me. My chain started jumping. Thanks to all the helpful people on the track that helped me keep putting my chain on. I kept going at a very slow pace to just try and get my laps in to finish the race. I was able to get my third lap in, but I am glad I was able to finish and not DNF. I finished in 8th place. As I pulled into our pit, my dad checked over the quad and realized that I blew the axle bearings right out. Great job everyone; we’ll see you all in North Carolina.

I’d like to thank all of my sponsors:
ATVriders.com, Jarrod Mclure, Racedaypix, DBR Industrial Services, Bowers Motorcycle Supply, Powermist Fuels, West Coast Quads, ODI grips, Ogio, ITP Tires, EVS Sports, Scott Goggles, Schaeffers Harley Davidson, VPE, Micore Solutions, Elka Suspension, Tolbard Contracting, Advanced Floor Coverings.

About GNCC Racing:
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country series is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1973, the 13-round championship is produced exclusively by Racer Productions. Cross country racing is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The grueling three-hour GNCC races lead as many as 1,800 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles, competing for more than $3 million in prizes. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed. GNCC Racing is televised on the Versus Network. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com .

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