There's no question that the eastern part of the United States is the heart and soul of GNCC Racing, which isn't too common in the motorsports industry these days. With all the sponsors and major companies located on the west coast, GNCC Racing is a true testament to sticking to the roots of racing, and those roots happen to come from Morgantown, West Virginia. It seems that so many GNCC racers hail from these same parts - Pennsylvania/West Virginia (all one state, really) and Ohio being two of the most GNCC-saturated areas, of course.
This week's Tuesday Toolbox focuses on two riders that are all-too-familiar with this super-state we call Pennsyl-ginia, for at least a couple months out of the year anyway. West Virginia's Thad DuVall and Pennsylvania's Chris Bithell get up close and personal with us before they head to the VP Racing Fuels Mountain Ridge GNCC this weekend, somewhat of a local race to each of the eastern boys.
TWO WHEELS OR FOUR WHEELS?
TD989: Both
TD989: Both
CB4: Both! I love riding my dirt bike to stay in shape and keep it interesting. I ride my Suzuki RMZ 250 motocross, single track, local XC races and have even done a National Enduro. Quads are my favorite, but I can't pick one over the other.
FAVORITE MUSICIAN?
TD989: Chiddy Bang
CB4: I'm going with a band on this one, Metallica
CB4: I'm going with a band on this one, Metallica
ONE SPORT YOU'D NEVER TRY?
TD989: I'd try anything at least once
CB4: Sumo Wrestling
CB4: Sumo Wrestling
FAVORITE TELEVSION SHOW?
TD989: Awkward
TD989: Awkward
CB4: Family Guy or any whitetail hunting show
IF YOU WERE FORCED TO RIDE ONE TRACK FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?
TD989: High Point Raceway MX
TD989: High Point Raceway MX
CB4: That would be pretty hard to pick considering I get bored quickly on trails, but if I had to pick it would be single track at Creek Falls for the rest of my life
FIRST BIKE/ATV?
TD989: Pink and White PW 50
TD989: Pink and White PW 50
CB4: My first bike was a homemade 50cc dirtbike and first ATV was a Yamaha Blaster
FAVORITE VIDEO GAME?
TD989: Dirt 2
CB4: None, I'd much rather be outside working or wrenching on quads than in front of the TV
IF YOU DIDN'T RACE PROFESSIONALLY, WHAT SPORT WOULD YOU PLAY?
TD989: Prolly be in college wrestling
TD989: Prolly be in college wrestling
CB4: Well even though you don't exactly play it, I would be hunting. Archery hunting is my favorite past time. Maybe someday when I retire from the quad I'll get on a hunting show!
FUNNIEST TRAVEL STORY?
TD989: Coming back from a gncc with my little cousin taco in the motorhome an he fell asleep with his mouth open so i squeezed a tube of toothpaste in his mouth. Bad idea when he woke up in fright mode and he spit it everywhere.. Haha
TD989: Coming back from a gncc with my little cousin taco in the motorhome an he fell asleep with his mouth open so i squeezed a tube of toothpaste in his mouth. Bad idea when he woke up in fright mode and he spit it everywhere.. Haha
CB4: Heading from Croom to Boswick MX track to Borich's place in Ormond Beach, Florida with my buddy Justin "Drifter" Smith, my girlfriend Chelsea, Josh Upperman and his girlfriend. We raced the entire way there blowing smoke and passing big rigs. Drifter, Upperman and I pounded laps with Chris Borich and Johnny G. Then we headed to Ormond for what was to be an overnight trip. It lasted a few extra days and by the time we left Drifter, Johnny and I had mohawks, Borich's hair was dyed black and Drifter got some new piercings. It was a great time!
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT?
TD989: XC2 Championship
TD989: XC2 Championship
CB4: Becoming a factory rider for Warnert Racing/Can-Am
HOW DID YOU FINISH IN YOUR FIRST PRO RACE?
TD989: XC2 I got 3rd, and XC1 I got 3rd
TD989: XC2 I got 3rd, and XC1 I got 3rd
CB4: I think I got 6th place overall in Florida 2006
WOODS OR MOTO?
TD989: Both
TD989: Both
CB4: Woods. I do enjoy tearing up the motocross tracks (I even raced an AMA national in 2007 and placed 6th in Pro Class), but most of the time I prefer the woods
FAVORITE STORE?
TD989: Gabriel Brothers
CB4: Sportsman's Refuge Archery Shop at Cheat Lake, WV. I bought my bow there, my girlfriend's bow there and any accessory for hunting I could want they have
LAST MOVIE YOU LIKED SO MUCH, YOU WATCHED IT TWICE?
TD989: Hangover 2
CB4: Shooter
TWITTER OR FACEBOOK
TD989: Twitter @Thaddy989
TD989: Twitter @Thaddy989
CB4: I'd have to say Facebook because I don't "tweet"
ONE PLACE YOU'D LIKE TO TRAVEL?
TD989: South America
TD989: South America
CB4: I would love to hunt the back woods of Canada
HOW DID YOU GET INTO GNCC?
TD989: My dad raced professionally on quads for 12 years so I was always around it
CB4: I started out racing local hare scrambles and worked my way into nationals
BEST FOOD?
TD989: Sushi
TD989: Sushi
CB4: My girlfriend's pasta afredo and Dino's wings
WORST FOOD?
TD989: Mexican
TD989: Mexican
CB4: Onions
LAST BOOK YOU READ?
TD989: Lance Armstrong's newest one
TD989: Lance Armstrong's newest one
CB4: I don't really read books, but I do read a lot of magazines; mostly hunting, ATV and diesel truck magazines
IF YOU FOUND $1,000 ON THE GROUND, WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH IT?
TD989: Buy some new rims for the Tundra
TD989: Buy some new rims for the Tundra
CB4: I would probably put half in the bank and spend the rest on hunting stuff
HERO GROWING UP?
TD989: Dad for sure
TD989: Dad for sure
CB4: Chris Borich
SOMETHING UNIQUE ABOUT YOUR HOMETOWN?
TD989: The city of Williamstown actually declared October 21 as "Thad DuVall Day" haha
TD989: The city of Williamstown actually declared October 21 as "Thad DuVall Day" haha
CB4: Rocky's BBQ
THE ONE PERSON YOU COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT AT THE RACES?
TD989: Mom without a doubt
TD989: Mom without a doubt
CB4: I have three - my mechanic Dustin, my girlfriend Chelsea and my mom
BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT?
TD989: Red Ryder BB gun haha
TD989: Red Ryder BB gun haha
CB4: Two years ago my parents got me a flintock muzzleloader
LAST PERSON THAT MADE YOU NERVOUS?
TD989: The homeless man the I met under a pier a couple of months ago
TD989: The homeless man the I met under a pier a couple of months ago
CB4: No idea
FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH ON TV?
TD989: College football
CB4: GNCC Racing on RacerTV
VEHICLE OF CHOICE? (OR VEHICLE OF COSTLY CONVIENCE)
TD989: Toyota Tundra
CB4: Dodge Cummins 2500
CB4: Dodge Cummins 2500
ALL-TIME FAVORITE GNCC COURSE?
TD989: Lorretta Lynn's
TD989: Lorretta Lynn's
CB4: I would have to say the Ironman. It has a good layout, good terrain and a fast pace yet tight enough to keep it interesting
WORDS TO LIVE BY?
TD989: If you ain't first, your last! Haha jk but you just always gotta believe..
CB4: Be yourself, don't be someone you're not. I think you'll go furthest in life as long as you stay true to yourself
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