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Paul.
2011 Various
Raglan Rocx 4 hour
Race Report: Raglan Rocx 4 hour
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: AmPro Yamaha
Bike: Yamaha YZ450 F
1st: Paul Whibley
2nd:Ben Townley/Jayden Grey
3rd: Jason Dickey/Brandon Given
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: AmPro Yamaha
Bike: Yamaha YZ450 F
Result: 1st
I had done 4 hour races before but this was the first time I’ve had a crack at The Rocx in the Ironman class. It would be a good measure of how the pre-season training is progressing. KC Entertainment put up $500 for the hole shot, probably the biggest pay out ever for a hole shot in NZ XC history. I’m not sure if it was the H.S. money or an off weekend but a few top MX boys turned up, namely Ben Townley, Cody Cooper and International MX1 rider Jake Nicholls from the UK. Yamaha was well represented in the Ironman class with Adrian Smith and Rory Mead both looking for the conditioning benefits from 4 hours in the saddle. A little late to the line meant a far outside pick, not ideal but I was still confident of a reasonable start. I was expecting some carnage in the first turn with guys having dollar signs in their eyes but the time I spent during the week practicing the NZ style of dead engine starting paid off with the bike firing quickly and launching towards turn one, taking the money and lead. I soon discovered a problem with my drink system. The bladder must have burst as I could feel all the fluid running down my back. I sucked hard on the mouth piece trying to get as much fluid in before it was gone. It was going to be a tough day with little drink. Lucky I prepped a spare drink system before the start and at one of the fuel stops Katherine and dump can operator Mark Pollard strapped it on. Rory Mead had been chasing me for the first half of the event and a little tip over in a rut resulted in a busted peak on my helmet and the lead falling into Rorys’ hands. I struggled with the peak, having to slow to remove it as the high speed nature of the track resulted in the peak sticking straight up and the wind trying to tear my head off. Once I had reverted to bullet-man style I was back up to speed. I reeled Rory in and retook the lead with an hour to go. I was able to pull away and cruise for the last couple of laps with a safe lead. 1st: Paul Whibley
2nd:Ben Townley/Jayden Grey
3rd: Jason Dickey/Brandon Given
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OMA Round 10 The Moose RunWhibbs On Friday 04 November 2011 - 11:41:31 |
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OMA Round 9 Medora, INWhibbs On Tuesday 18 October 2011 - 04:42:29 |
GNCC St Clairsville, OHWhibbs On Wednesday 12 October 2011 - 06:43:18 |
Mid East Harescramble, Yadkinville NCWhibbs On Thursday 06 October 2011 - 10:23:01 |
GNCC Somerset, PAWhibbs On Thursday 29 September 2011 - 05:07:52 |
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Whibbs28 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.
dennisyz45026 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
buckstarker21 Jan : 18:25 Happy to hear of your wins whibb, my heart goes out to the family of Mika,
Whibbs17 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.
buckstarker08 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.
buckstarker08 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.
Whibbs22 Dec : 08:27 $16 US. Come down when we get back and grab a shirt then. Have a good Xmas and happy new year.
zfoster11121 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!
buckstarker15 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
Whibbs19 Nov : 14:50 Back in NZ for a little R&R. Hope to have a bike soon and will catch everyone somewhere sometime soon
Gordy07 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.
joydunn05 Nov : 12:18 Congratulations guys,great result good luck for the last race, then home. See you soon View all posts (279) | |
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