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Race Report: Round 11, GNCC Yadkinville
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: Moose, Parts Unlimited, Honda
Bike: Honda CRF 450X
Dust was set to be a factor again at the Yadkinville GNCC, as we could see clouds of the red soil rising through the trees as we drove in on Saturday.
Off the line I got my best ever start and was 3rd around turn one, with Jimmy Jarrett and Charlie Mullins leading the way. A short grass section before we dove into a really tight and dusty woods section. Lap one completed and I was still in 3rd.
Early in lap two I stalled and Barry Hawk passed me. It was hard to hang with him in the dust, so I dropped back a bit to ride relaxed and avoid hitting any unseen obstacles.
After a quick stop for fuel, I was in 5th position. I got on a mission and began moving up. Jimmy Jarrett who had been running in 2nd crashed and dropped back.
I soon caught and passed Barry, moving up into 3rd. I was getting pit board signals that I was gaining on Garrett in 2nd. I caught and passed him on the 5th lap.
With 2 laps to go, I was getting signals I was gaining on Charlie Mullins, who was leading the race.
By the chequers I had narrowed the gap, but had to settle for 2nd position.
After everything that has happened this year, I was really happy to be back up on that podium.
