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Brian Wolf
XC2 ProAm #341
GNCC Round #12 Race Report
October 3, 2009 – Power Line Park – St.
Clairsville, OH - With 2009 coming to a close I
have been anxious to get things underway at each
event. When I arrived at the track Friday I
spent most of my time keeping dry and focusing
on the race that I would compete in on Saturday.
Friday’s weather was rainy but Saturday morning
was much different; it turned out to be perfect
race weather and although the morning race would
be slick and muddy the afternoon track would be
nearly perfect.
I got a good jump off the line and rounded
the first corner and headed into the woods in
second place. The leader had set a good pace but
I was on a mission to make a solid pass and push
forward in hopes of placing as much distance
between myself and the rest of the pack as
possible. I gained the lead about three quarters
of the way through the first lap and held a
decent lead through the second lap. I felt
great, my machine was handling great and I felt
I had more left physically if a last lap battle
were to occur.
As I settled into my rhythm I continued to
put time between myself and the rest of the XC2
class. With no warning my ATV sputtered and
began to break up and run horrible. It was not
long before I realized my great run was going to
end; this would be the end of my race. At this
point in time the mechanical issue is believed
to be caused by the stator. With one round left
in the season I currently hold down second place
in the point standings and eighth overall.
Although this race did not go as planned I am
remaining positive and am looking forward to The
Ironman!!Of course I cannot thank my wife Annie
enough for her support - she is the best, my
team for doing a great job pitting me, my fans
for their continued support and I could not be
where I am without my sponsors: GT Thunder, HLS
Suspension, HMF, ITP, Fly Racing, PowerMadd,
Flexx, HiPer, Tire Balls, JB Racing, Precision,
Albright Motorsports, XCountry Photos, and State
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