Warnert’s Beasley, Buckhannon, & Swift Remain Undefeated at Big Buck ATV GNCC

Clifton Beasley

A big kicker off the starting line had many racers taking soil samples, but the Can-Am Warnert team was lucky enough to avoid any casualties. Cliff Beasley, who has gone undefeated in the 4x4 Lites class, repeated his success this weekend, despite encountering an issue in his class that he has not been confronted with in a long time. “I got passed!” exclaimed Beasley. “That was the first time I’ve been passed and I just couldn’t have any of that, so I figured I better pick up my pace a bit.” Beasley immediately took action and reclaimed his lead before the end of the lap. Beasley went on to win the five lap race with a time of 02:08:29, which gives Beasley an impressive 23 point lead over second place.

Bryan Buckhannon finished 6th place overall on his Warnert Racing ATV

Bryan Buckhannon had a great day out on the track. Buckhannon took second off the line in the 4x4 Open class, but quickly took the lead in the first lap. Buckhannon has been working with different set ups on his bike and made a few changes that seemed to really give him an edge. “The new set up made a big difference. This was my best race of the year so far. I’m really happy about it,” said Buckhannon, who finished with a time of 01:59:19, which earned him an impressive 6th place overall in the morning classes.

4x4 Limited class racer, Michael Swift took his fourth straight win of the season as well. The number 205 Can-Am grabbed the holeshot and checked out. Swift finished with a time of 02:04:09 and holds a seven point lead in the points race. Swift, who seems to make his wins look effortless, admits that his practice time has been rather limited lately, but for good reason, as congratulations are in order. “We have a baby on the way,” said Swift, who has been busy preparing for the newest addition to their family. Swift and his wife are expecting their new arrival in August. Although Swift has been a little busy, he has no intention of letting his championship status slip away. “I’m here to win it!” said a determined Swift. And with a little luck, we could hopefully see the next generation of Can-Am Warnert champions from the Swift family.

U2 Class points leader Rick Cecco

Rick Cecco continues to hold 1st place in the U2 class points chase. Cecco has been consistent in his finishes and round number four was no exception for him. Cecco led for the first lap, but fell back to second in lap two. Cecco rode strong and consistent to finish in second place with a time of 02:02:34. Cecco’s time put him in a comfortable 11th place overall.

In the afternoon Pro race, Chris Bithell and Brent Sturdivant both got off to a mid pack start. Unfortunately, Sturdivant dropped back due to mechanical issues. Bithell remained strong and began to gain momentum, working his way into sixth place, but a mechanical issue in lap four forced Bithell into the pits.

Round number four of the 2009 GNCC series is scheduled for April 18th in Hurricane Mills, TN where the infamous Loretta Lynn’s will be the hosting facility. Loretta’s is a favorite track among the Can-Am Warnert team, and should help to put the team on top one again.

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