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Im looking forward to the 2012 racing season. I have already begun pre season training and testing on the new Yamaha YZ 450 has been going great. Monster Energy and the rest of my long time sponsors will continue their support and I will again be riding for the strong AmPro Yamaha team. I will be running the number 2 plate in the GNCCs this year, again chasing that Championship that just eluded the team in 2011. I will also defend my OMA Championship. 2012 will be a full schedule of racing.
I will update the website with weekly Race Reports as well as photos and an insight into life and racing in NZ and the US.
Also check out my monthly column in NZs DRD magazine. The Axeman T Shirts are available through the link.
Thanks for your continued support and I look forward to an exciting season.
Paul.

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2011 Various


Woodville MX River Race

Race Report: Woodville MX River Race
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: AmPro Yamaha/Sargent MC
Bike: Yamaha YZ450 F
Result: 3rd

Tackling the annual River Race at the Woodville MX cannot be taken lightly. It is tough on bikes
and the effects on performance can be difficult to predict and test for.
With the revolutionary YZ 450 drawing air from up front so a different approach to keeping the
air filter dry and the bike running is required.
I had done some testing leading up to the event and the changes and preventative measures I
had taken seemed to be working with the bike running strong.
The shotgun blast signalled the start with a five metre run to the bikes. I was away quickly
taking the hole shot and leading the way around the track and into the river. Plunging in and
forging upstream against the strong current. The first couple of crossings were fairly deep and
the bike got a lung full of water. It spluttered its way upstream and climbed out of the final
stretch of water. The brief section of dirt gave the bike time to clear a little but diving back in
on the second lap resulted in some more gurgling. On the second to last lap the bike came to a
stop, handing the lead over to Chris Power. After several kicks the bike restarted but the win
was gone.
The second race went a little better, I again hole shot and with some fine tuning between
motos the YZf was lapping up the water. I led most of the race but another lung full let Chris
Power past on the last lap. I was able to take that position back and complete the last run up
the river to take the win.
The result from the first race dropped me to third overall for the event.

1st: Chris Power
2nd: Ben Exeter
3rd: Paul Whibley
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Thanks to Andrew Lewis for the pic.

  

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                                      bullet Whibbs
                                      28 Jan : 08:35
                                      Hi Dennis.
                                      Track improvements sound great. I am really looking forward to coming down for a ride. We will be back in the States next week so will be down sometime after that. Will give you a call. Thanks.
                                      Paul.
                                      bullet dennisyz450
                                      26 Jan : 14:22
                                      Hey Paul and Katherine..Dennis here in Georgia...hope all is well. Looking forward to seeing yall...and hitting my tracks and trails with ''THE MAN'' Paul...you're gonna like the additions to the tracks...and I've added over 2 miles of fast GNCC type trails..its not quite as wide as the GNCC trails...but its fast!! I put in some new obstacles on the Endurocross track too. Everything is ready and waiting my friend...and I'm looking forward to pitting for you with Scotty...I got the gas can covered!! Give me a call when you get time. Take care Paul...see you soon! Dennis
                                      bullet buckstarker
                                      21 Jan : 18:25
                                      Happy to hear of your wins whibb, my heart goes out to the family of Mika,
                                      bullet Whibbs
                                      17 Jan : 20:57
                                      It is with a great sadness that we post this message.
                                      Today we learned of the passing of Mika Ahola.
                                      We had the priviledge to meet, ride with and race against Mika during my few years racing the WEC. Mika was a true champion and a class act. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts go out to Marika and family in this tough time.
                                      Paul and Katherine.
                                      bullet buckstarker
                                      08 Jan : 15:04
                                      P.S. Paul you met us at mountain ridge, I am the old guy with a beard, my son Is fairly tall, He was speechless when you signed the poster and handed it to him, We didn't realize it was you back there. He just met god... We appreciated you asking him how he did when we at the next race at powerline park.
                                      bullet buckstarker
                                      08 Jan : 14:54
                                      Glad u riding ur new bike whibbs, Bonn and I will try to make the florida race, but its far for us, and he will need to take time off school, WE hope the best for you this year.
                                      bullet Whibbs
                                      22 Dec : 08:27
                                      $16 US.
                                      Come down when we get back and grab a shirt then.
                                      Have a good Xmas and happy new year.
                                      bullet zfoster111
                                      21 Dec : 18:44
                                      how much for a shirt-goob
                                      bullet zfoster111
                                      21 Dec : 18:09
                                      paul hope your having a great time back home, i blew my bike up and i dont know if im going to fix it or buy a new yzf 250 have a great time cant wait til you get back so i can come ride at the farm!
                                      bullet buckstarker
                                      15 Dec : 11:49
                                      Have a great holiday whibbs, Why does strang like crashing into you so much? Maybe next time u should just kick him over... Bob
                                      bullet Whibbs
                                      06 Dec : 17:23
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                                      bullet Whibbs
                                      19 Nov : 14:50
                                      Back in NZ for a little R&R. Hope to have a bike soon and will catch everyone somewhere sometime soon
                                      bullet rossco
                                      07 Nov : 13:11
                                      Great finish to the season. Big ups from downunder! See you at the Bush Bash?
                                      bullet Gordy
                                      07 Nov : 11:18
                                      Well Done Paul, Katherine and Scott. another great season and some close racing. You should be very proud of your results. No 2 in GNCC for 2011. Congradulations from everyone here. See you next week.
                                      bullet joydunn
                                      05 Nov : 12:18
                                      Congratulations guys,great result good luck for the last race, then home. See you soon

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