Result: 1st
With the summer break from GNCC racing under way we had a spare weekend to race a local North Carolina Hare scramble Series event. I drew a bad pick of the gate and had the choice of the very outside or on the very inside. Choosing the inside and banking on the YZ to fire up quick like usual. The plan worked out and I was able to rub shoulders with Jesse Robinson as we rounded turn one and snatch the lead after we crossed the wooded bridge that lead to the woods.
The track was slick on the first lap and the fresh trail was tough to follow but as the second lap began the race really got started. Jesse was still right on my tail and pushing hard. The trail was tacking up and ruts were beginning to form. We were soon into lapped riders and passing was a little tough as the main line was were all the traction was and off that line was also risking clipping an unseen rock. Jesse continued to hound me and was making it an exciting race.
We continued to weave our way through the woods and opened up a gap over the rest of the chasing pack. I got a pit board from Katherine to pit for gas the following lap so I stepped up the pace and was able to open up a small lead. I think Jesse may have gone down and had problems the following lap as once I got away my lead continued to grow lap after lap. With the white flag coming out and a safe lead, the final lap was completed safely.
1st: Paul Whibley
2nd: Jesse Robinson
3rd: Robby Norwood
Paul Whibley is supported by: AmPro Yamaha, Monster Energy, Shoei, Sidi, Smith, G2, CTi, Moto SR, Vortex Ignitions, EC3D, Bush Riders MCC, Darbis, GHQ, Sargent Motorcycles, Yamaha NZ, Rosscos Start up Services, Works Connection, Pro Taper, Race Pace Services, Unibiker, Leatt Brace, Tireballs
The AmPro Yamaha Team is supported by: FMF Kenda Yamalube Asterisk CV4 Cycle Gear E-Batt EBC Brakes Factory Connection Fastway Gaerne GYTR IMS Leatt Brace Motion Pro MSR Pro-Clean Rekluse Scott Shoei Slavens TM Designworks Cycra Twin Air Wiseco ZipTy Racing AllBalls Racing
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