Adam McGill: 2009
FRE / KTM GNCC XC1 Pro ATV Racer
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Adam McGill - Quick Facts |
| Birth
Date: |
5/29/1987 |
| Height: |
5'
10 " |
| Weight: |
160lbs |
| Hometown: |
West Union, WV |
| ATV: |
KTM 450XC |
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Adam McGill has been involved with ATV’s
for his entire life. Inspired by his dad’s
racing efforts when he was growing up, McGill
set out to show his dad that he could win too,
and in 2005, McGill claimed his first championship.
Although McGill was serious about racing
back then, in 2008 he took it to a whole new
level when he was approached by Tim Farr and
KTM, to come aboard as a factory rider for
their first year team. McGill jumped at the
opportunity and began a rigorous training
schedule, dropping a surprising 30 pounds
in the process.
The new lean and mean McGill also took his
riding skills to the next level, winning four
out of the first five rounds. After round
five McGill was a contender for the championship,
but some inconsistent finishes put him in
third at the end of the season. McGill’s
third place made him even more determined
to be on top in 2009, so McGill trained hard
in the off season, working on his consistency.
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Adam McGill took over the points lead
after Round 5 with his 5th straight
XC1 Podium finish, and McGill is the
only racer to Podium all five rounds
of 2009, but McGill has yet to win a
race in 2009
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McGill’s efforts paid off and at round
number five of the 2009 GNCC series, at Loretta
Lynn’s, Adam McGill took over the pro
points lead and is gunning for his first pro
GNCC championship. McGill has been looking
strong all season and is riding at a whole
new level. “I’ve been training
really hard, and this year I feel a little
more comfortable with the bike, knowing what
to expect from it. I think I have also matured
a bit as a rider and that has helped me to
keep my focus and ride smarter,” said
McGill. “Also having Tim (Farr) there
really helps a lot as well. He is always on
top of things, which really takes a lot of
pressure off of me,” he added.
McGill’s main goal for the season is
not necessarily to win every round; although
he admits that would be nice, McGill’s
ambitions are a little more realistic. “Anything
can happen at a GNCC race and everyone knows
that consistency is key to winning championships.
I just want to be somewhere on the podium
every round,” said McGill, who couldn’t
be happier with his current points lead.
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