Paul Whibley Takes Third at GA GNCC

March 20, 2012, 7:40pm

Whibley PR

Race Report: GNCC Round 2 Georgia
Rider: Paul Whibley
Team: AmPro Yamaha
Bike: Yamaha YZ450 F
Result: 3rd

Another great start, nabbing the hole shot for the second time in as many races and leading
the early going. The mud holes at this track always give the leader board a good shake up and
the same was true over the first few laps this year with five or more riders taking their turn up
front. Once the fastest way through or around the mud holes are established the lead changes
less often. Myself and the KTM duo of Charlie Mullins and Kailub Russell settled in as the lead
group but everyone else was not too far back. Charlie and I were left at the front when Kailub
collided with a lapped rider mid race.

After the gas stop Kailub clawed his way back up near the front and with two laps to go
dropped the hammer and took the lead. I was behind Charlie in third and could see Kailub
starting to go. I couldn’t get past to give chase and if I did I’m not sure I would have had
anything for Kailub who was riding extremely well.

Over the last lap I searched for a way around Charlie but couldn’t make it happen. I kept
getting forced into bad lines as I tried to make my way around some traffic and then in one of
the last mud holes I tried an outside line in an attempt to put a move on Charlie. It didn’t go sowell, going down and losing any chance of taking second.

Both Charlie and Kailub rode great races and I have to be happy with third this time. We still
have the points lead going into the third round at Steel Creek North Carolina in two weeks.

Results

1st: Kailub Russell
2nd: Charlie Mullins
3rd: Paul Whibley

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, Unabiker, Leatt Brace,
Tire Balls, bikesportnz.com, Stuk
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
Shoei Slavens TM Designworks Cycra Twin Air Wiseco
ZipTy Racing AllBalls Racing Pro Taper Stuk