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Chris Borich dominates AM
and PM races at Round 5 of the AGP Series!
Round 5 of the Atlantic Grand Prix ATV
Cross-Country Series heads to Thunder Ridge.
 New Berlin, NY (06/18/06) – Thunder Ridge of
New Berlin, NY was the site for Round 5 of the
Atlantic Grand Prix Series. The weather was just
as the weatherman predicted, 90 degrees and
sunny. Riders spent their idle time before their
races keeping hydrated under tents and overhangs
trying to escape the blazing sun. Dale and the
AGP Crew designed an excellent course consisting
of wide trails and natural terrain motocross
sections. Water build-up created some muddy
sections that were outfitted with bypasses which
opened up more passing opportunities that added
a great deal of excitement to the race. GNCC
riders Rob Hertz and Sean Neidlinger were in
attendance for round 5 to Give GNCC Pro and AGP
Pro class point leader Chris Borich a run for
his money. Stefanie Verkade also returned to
defend her AGP Women’s points lead.
Atlantic Grand Prix Series Promoter Dale
Freitas strived to put together an excellent
race for the youth riders. Austin Findley out of
New Providence, PA rode extremely well and took
overall in the youth race. Jeremy Wayland
finished second place and Dylan Kralle finished
in a very close third place.
 The Morning Race had a surprise entry with
Chris Borich breaking out his Honda Rincon to
compete in the Utility Modified class for some
extra seat time before the next WPSA Quadterrain
Challenge race in Illinois, and Borich wasted no
time working his way to the front of the pack
and claiming the overall win on his utility ATV.
Christopher Peipher, James Wilson, and Stephanie
Verkade finished only seconds behind Borich
putting them in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place overall
respectively.
Chris Borich was back in action for the
Afternoon Race, but he wasn’t off to a great
start as he had trouble starting his Honda 450R.
This gave Rob Hertz, Sean Neidlinger along with
the rest of the pro class a chance to put some
time on the hard charging Borich, but it wasn’t
enough because by the end of lap one, Borich had
already taken over the lead.
 With the sun still scorching the racers,
several of them dropped out of the race early,
but not Borich as he charged his way to yet
another Atlantic Grand Prix victory with Rob
Hertz finishing in second closely followed by
Sean Neidlinger in third. Pro Am rider, Blake
Kramer put in an impressive ride taking the Pro
Am win and the finishing 5th overall.
The next race is Round 6 at the Logan Farm on
July 8th and 9th. The Logan Farm is a
Thoroughbred Horse Rehabilitation Farm, that’s
located just south of Cortland, New York.
Proceeds from the gate fee go to saving these
horses from becoming DOG FOOD! This course is
one the best cross country locations of the AGP
Series. 8 miles in length, the course is a
combination of Hay fields with winding woods
roads and woods trails.
For more information about the Atlantic Grand
Prix series visit:
www.atlanticgrandprix.com
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