With near perfect conditions, St. Clairsville's event appeared as if it could be one of the best races all year. There was some awesome racing all weekend leading up to the Main bike event. The only thing that could make this weekend better would be to come away with a win. As fate would have it, thats exactly what happened! ------------- -------At the 1:00 start things seemed to go fairly well for me. Although i did not get the jump i usually get to come away with another holeshot, i did put myself in a top position that was a solid foundation to build on within the next 3hours. For the first 2 laps i actually ran in 6th place but i could see the leaders, so i didnt fret too much about being there. It actually helped me to gain my composure and focus on racing the track. By the third lap i had started to work my way to the front passing up to first by the next to last lap. I would lose the position for a few miles but I regained it halway through the last lap. From that point on I pushed to pull a small gap and was successful in getting a cushion that i would hold until the finish. With that Ride I had also taken Overall Ameteur Honors is I was immediatly escorted to the Podium to Celebrate with the top 3 Pro Riders. I was proud to represent everyone who has supported me throughout this season, and while being interviewed gave a shout out to all of those sponsors that mean so much to me. Now going into the Final round of GNCC racing this year, i am debating on moving to the Pro Ranks to have some fun up there. This would also give me a chance to better my Overall position for the year, where i am currently ranked 15th.

With the GNCC series returning to action after the summer break everyone is looking to do well and show new speed. Yesterday's Yadkin Valley Stomp in North Carolina was an awesome event to come back to. The track was in absolutely perfect conditions with great weather throughout the weekend. My race started out good with a 2nd place start. Nearing the end of the first lap I worked my way into first in class. But this would not be an easy day as several riders were eager to lead the way. I settled into 2nd place behind Jesse Robinson for a few laps until another rider, Scott Watkins, started to challenge me for the position. We passed back and forth several times for the position. In the midst of our battle we were making ground on Jesse ,the leader, coming very close to diminishing the 1 minute lead he had gained in the beginning of the race. Coming into the final lap Scott and I were still going at it. My pitcrew made the decision to stop me for a splash of fuel just to be safe. The track was fast and the pace was intense so we did not want to lose everything by running out of fuel near the end. Scott's crew took the chance and did not stop him to pit letting him put a few seconds on me which i was unable to pick back up before the finish. This had me finishing in 3rd place 250A for the day, but the good news was the Overall place I had earned. Jesse Robinson was 8th, Scott Watkins was 9th and I was 10th overall, all within 35 seconds of each other. Our crew was really happy with the day especially after this finish moved me into 2nd place in class points for the season. Thanks to everyone for your support

Hard work always pays off! I am very happy with the outcome of sundays race in PA, bringing home my first 3rd place podium finish at a National Race. My day started awesome when my kx250 was able to grab the holeshot for me in front of several top pro's including some fellow factory riders. After leading close to 5 miles of the first 7 mile loop i was overtaken by a few riders including Nathan Kanney, Ryan Rodgers, and Charlie Mullins. I tried not to make any mistakes so that i could stay with the lead pack. I was able to run with everyone and we passed back and forth for several laps. I ran 2nd for i think 2 laps during this battle and was finally caught and passed by charlie mullins on the next to last lap. I pushed hard to stay in front of Jenks and Rodgers and finished out the 8 lap race in 3rd place. With the help of my pit crew i was able to get out of the pits each time without getting passed by another rider. Using my Dunlop tires equipped with my flatproof Tire Balls i ran strong all day long in the sharp rocks. After the race we all got cleaned up and proceeded to the podium presentation. My brother Morgan took some pictures and i am posting a few in my photo album so be sure to check them out. Check out this link to read the cycle news article by Ray Gundy http://www.cyclenews.com/ShowStory. asp?HeadlineID=9628

While continuing to heal up from a wrist injury from the previous GNCC and with the help of our pit crew and some greatly appreciated assistance from Chris Williamson of www.williamsonracing.com and the guys at Sicass racing I was able to finish a respectable 3rd in class and 11th overall at this years Sparta GNCC. I was fortunate to get a good start and pass a few riders to lead most of the first lap until I tagged a race banner and wound it up into my wheel. It took a couple minutes to clear it out of my wheel but i remounted in about 6th place. I put my head down and worked back up to 3rd where i would eventually finish. This was one of the muddiest races of the year so I was happy to do as well as I did.

We pulled in another win today in the 250A class at the Big Bluff Harescramble in Cobb Kentucky. With that Win I have wrapped up the class championship for the year. The track was fairly technical but fast. Thanks to all my sponsors and the Lord Jesus for keeping me from injuring myself.