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Brian Wolf
XC2 ProAm #341
GNCC Round #13 Race Report
October 24, 2009 – The Ironman –
Crawfordsville, IN
The Ironman marked the last round of GNCC racing
for 2009; this year has been full of
achievements but heading to the track I kept my
focus as I wanted to get yet another win. As
always it was cold and wet as we got setup for a
weekend of racing. I was excited to get the race
underway but sad that the season was coming to
an end. I knew what I had to get done on
Saturday and would not settle for anything less
than giving 110%.
I was calm at the starting line as we watched
the sky divers drop in, the national anthem was
played and before I knew it the green flag went
up. I did not get a great jump off the line and
all in all the first lap of the race was one of
the toughest I had to overcome all year. I got
hung up on the Ironman hill climb on the first
lap which set me back. Of course our reaction as
a racer is to make up as much time as humanly
possible as soon as possible. I think I made
more mistakes in that first lap of racing than I
have made all year combined!
I charged hard all day and frankly, it felt
like it took forever to get back in striking
distance of the leader. I was able to stick a
pass in the last lap which would lead me to my
eighth victory of the season with a ninth place
overall for the day. I could not be happier with
the way the last race of the year unfolded.
Sure, I would have liked to lead it from
beginning to end but the XC2 class is filled
with many talented riders and I am just happy to
be a part of it all.
All in all this season was filled with many
great accomplishments, I had the chance to meet
many great people and one thing I am most proud
of is earning the number eight plate for 2010. I
am already anxious to head to Florida for round
number one and start all over again! I cannot
have done this without my support system; I
cannot thank my wife Annie enough for her
support - she is the best, my team for doing a
great job all year, my fans for their continued
support and of course 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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