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Taylor Kiser
XC1 Pro #6
GNCC Round #13 Race Report
October 24, 2009 – The Ironman –
Crawfordsville, IN - After the St. Clairsville
Ohio event I headed back down to Florida to
continue my training regimen. While home I was
also able to compete in an FTR race the week
before the Ironman. I headed north the week
prior to the last race of 2009 with one goal in
mind; to finish as close to the front as
possible. I knew that if I could put together a
solid race I would earn the number two plate for
the 2010 season.
As the morning race unfolded I remained as
calm as possible; I knew that I had put in an
immense amount of effort before every race and
this one was no exception. I felt ready and
confident as I waited for the ten second call. I
had a decent jump off the line and as the Pro
class charged for the first corner I was near
the front but immediately pushed myself to get
into the top three. It took me longer than I had
hoped but by the second lap I had worked my way
into third place and by the third lap I had took
over the second place position.
As we took the white flag I was within
striking distance of the lead but the top four
of us were not giving up ground; as we all
battled it was important to pick smart lines. As
I made it to the Ironman hill climb I picked a
line and pinned the gas. When I crested the top
of the hill a rider had spun the tires which
caused me to hit him. I lost all momentum and my
quad started down the hill. So many spectators
came to aid which I am very thankful for.
Together they all got my quad back to the top
and I was able to get back into the race. I knew
I had lost a great deal of time but I pushed as
hard as I ever had to get to the checkered flag.
I took the checkered flag in eighth place
which is not where I would have liked to finish;
but this was enough to secure the number two
plate for the 2010 season! I went from number
six to number two which is a great
accomplishment! This year was great; I have a
lot of great sponsors and supporters that have a
hand in my successful season and I cannot thank
them enough; Yamaha, Houser, Ohlins, HMF,
Maxxis, Mike Kiser Welding, Raber Industries,
T&K Cycles, HiPer, Moto X Nutrition, Fly,
Powermadd, Fasst, Ballance Racing, Precision
Racing, Rath Racing, GT Thunder, DP Brakes, G4
graphics, Derek Tremain- ARS Powersports,
Baldwin Motorsports, Big Nutz Racing, Chester
Vet Clinic, Jason Lyons – Mona Vie, Spectro
Oils, Tire Balls, Exposed Clothing, Albright
Motorsports, IMS and Eden Winery
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