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Yoshimura's Chris
Borich Takes Pro Victory at GNCC Snowshoe WV
Event
Chino, Calif. - June 29, 2009 - Going into
this race, everyone knew it was going to be
tough. The newly configured 20-mile (twice the
length of a normal GNCC event) course was a
serious track that featured everything. Big
elevation changes, mud, rocks, multiple lines
and a neat start in town, were just some of the
features. Before the event even started, many
were comparing this to the infamous Blackwater
events of years past.
Team Rockstar/Makita/Yoshimura/Suzuki rider
Chris Borich rolled into the round nine event of
the Grand National Cross Country Series with a
healthy point lead. He also knew that one
mistake on a course like this and a healthy lead
could turn into a deficit in a hurry. Borich and
his Rockstar/Makita/Yoshimura/Suzuki team were
prepared and they were all looking forward to
the event.
At the start of the race Borich was up front
but missed a turn in the middle of the first
lap. By the time he got back on course had
fallen way back to ninth place. He would have
his work cut out for him for sure.
By lap three, Borich had moved back into the
lead of the XC-1 Pro Class and was riding
strong. The fuel injection on his Rockstar/Makita/Yoshimura/Suzuki
QuadRacer R450 was a definite advantage. Borich
seemed to be getting traction in places where
the others were struggling. The Yoshimura power
was a big help as well. Some of the hills on
this course were nearly vertical so having a lot
of power on tap was important. As it turned out,
that extra power put him over the line in first
place less than a second ahead.
"We had a good time out there," Borich said
enjoying an ice cold Rockstar from the victory
podium. "I just wanted to get out and not worry
about the points. We're sitting pretty right
now. My Suzuki worked so good, it never missed a
beat and this was one tough race."
The series will continue in September after
the Summer Break.
1. Chris Borich - Team Rockstar/Makita/Yoshimura/Suzuki
2. Bill Ballance
3. Brandon Sommers
4. Jarrod McClure
5. Bryan Cook
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