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 Jake
GUNN
GNC 4-Stroke B, 265-B
#53
My Ride: 2005
Yamaha YFZ 450
(Kory Ellis's '05 Race Bike)
Nickname: "The Hitman"
Location: St. Petersburg,
FL
Fav Riders: Kory Ellis
Jakes
Web Site
Rider Background
Jake started riding his first
quad, a 250EX in 2004, and everyone said that
he had a natural talent for riding. Soon after,
he started racing and came in 7th place in his
first race - and he was hooked. He managed to
take 6th overall out of 20 entries for the beginners
class racing against modified 400's and 450's
and riders who were twice his age. He kept getting
better and never let the crashes deter his spirit
or slow him down. Jake was fast, and it looked
like Jake needed a bigger and badder ride. He
stepped up to a Raptor 350 and did great.
Jake was ready
to move up even more, and when he found out that
a race quad of one of his favorite racers was
for sale, it was all over. So Jake purchased one
of the '05 YFZ450's set up for and raced by Kory
Ellis. Jake was already #53 so he didn't even
have to change the number. So here he is, just
a short while after first riding a quad and he's
racing a quad from a top national factory Yamaha
racer. And he's doing great!
Jake has won
his last 32 local races (both motos and overall)
and took 7th overall in 4 stroke B and 12th overall
in 265 B at the ATVA GNC round 10 in Alabama.
Jake would like
to thank his sponsors for continued support: Alba
Action Sports, Aim Performance, Utopia, Vortex,
Liquid Performance, Trackside Grafx, ASV, Pit
Posse, Burnout Barn, Advantage Trailers, Rated
X, No Fear and Stadium Suspension- oh yea, and
his parents. |
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Brittany
bloodworth
ITP Quadcross, WORCS, GNC
#23
My Ride: 2005
Yamaha YFZ 450
Location: Victorville, CA
Class: Women’s B
Sponsors: BigKidRacing,
Sick Girl, Alba, Tag, Scott, Metal Craft, Elka,
and White Knuckle Graphics.
Age: 16
Years Competing: 2
Biggest Event: ATVA Grand National Championship
Biggest Accomplishment: Enjoying every moment
that I have had in racing.
Rider Background
My father got into race when
I was about twelve years old. I kept bugging him
to let me race, and a year later he did. I have
been hooked ever since. Only missing one round
in the series that I have been doing.
 Competitive
Highlights
1st Place in Dealer Series 2005
1st Place Women’s Novice 2004
1st Place Leager’s Series 2004
2nd Place Dirt Days Of Summer Series 2004
3rd Place Thunder In the Valley Series 2004
Next Season's
Goals
Next year, I am planning on attending all the
GNC Nationals. I am hoping to finish in the top
three overall, and will be working very hard in
order to do so.
Some Personal
Information About Me:
My favorite all-time movie is Grease and of coarse
Super Cross The Movie. My favorite Frozen Yogurt
would be vanilla with strawberries.
Music?
I really enjoy all types of music. As long as
I can sing or dance to it, its AWESOME.
What do you
want to be when you grow up?
I have always wanted to do something in the medical
field. Lately I think I have been gearing towards
becoming an EMT so that I can work at the track,
and always be around racing.
How's Life Treating
You?
Right now life is treating me great. I am almost
fully recovered from some cracked ribs, and am
really looking forward to get back into the swing
of things.
What's your best road trip
story?
We where on are way to the 2004 GNC Loretta Lynn’s
national. When one of our vehicle broke down Fort
Smith Arkansas. So we had this tow-truck come,
and the Name of the company was Flick One. And
I had to ride with him to the shop. And every
time he would answer the call, he would say "
Hello, Flick One" But he was from Germany
so he had this really weird accent. And I was
trying so hard not to laugh every time he said
that. So it was going to take them four days to
fix the truck so we had to get a rental. And they
where all like now your not going to tow with
this are you. And we just shook our heads no and
smiled. Drove across the Street and hooked up
to our trailer. However we made it to the race
on time, and had a great weekend. |
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Lynn
Prosser
BITD Best in the Desert
Q53
Quad Expert
2004 BITD Expert Quad Champion
 RIDES:
ALBA DS650 BAJA
FROM: Flagstaff, AZ
Team Mate: Bret Greenholz
Winner 04
Vegas to Reno Expert
Winner 04 Terrible's Town 250 Expert
Read
2004 Interview in
ATV Illustrated
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Todd
Macke
GNCC
#31
 GNC
VET 30+
Born: Nov, 10 1972
Grew Up & Lives: Decatur, IL
He’s been racing the GNC since ‘96
Favorite Track -
London, KY and RedBud MI
Started riding ATV’s: Nov, 10 1979 (1980
ATC 70)
Inspirational Riders: Jimmy White, Ben “Action”
Jackson
Status: Married for 10 years to
wife Nikki, two sons (Adam 7, Max 2)
Current Machine: ALBA 2005 Yamaha YFZ450
Years Racing: 15
Type of disability: Cerebral Palsy during birth;
My "CP" affects my legs, hands and speech.
I also have "Scoliosis" in my back (definition:
Lateral curvature of the spine.)
 I
Started riding in 1979 on a new 1980 Honda ATC
70 3 speed and been hooked ever since, so this
year makes my 25th year! The two wheel bikes were
out of the question due to my inability to hold
up a heavy object with my legs. My father found
the answer in the three wheeled ATC. I had two
brothers who rode two wheelers and the ATC allowed
me to keep up with them. We lived near some wooded
trails and spent many days and nights riding together
with neighbor kids all year round. The opportunity
my father gave me by giving me the ATC propelled
my confidence to interact with non disabled kids,
and help me improve my coordination skills.
Is CP something
you are born with, or does it slowly develop into
your system?
Yes, I was born with CP "Cerebral Palsy"
definition: A nonprogressive muscle disorder resulting
from damage to the central nervous system before
or during birth. My "CP" affects my
legs, hands and speech. I also have "Scoliosis"
in my back (definition: Lateral curvature of the
spine.) I was unable to walk until the age of
seven when surgery was performed on my Achilles
tendon to allow my feet to sit flat on the ground.
Anything you'd like to say to someone out there
who might have a similar condition and would like
to get involved with ATV's. Take the time or opportunity
to try ATV’s and learn some basics. Understand
your limitations and go slow. Simple things an
ATV can do will give build your coordination and
confidence. ATV’s can give you freedom that
maybe your body can’t.
Have fun with whatever it
is you're trying for! Set goals and never give
up no matter how bad it gets. Remember, there
is always the next race, and the next one, (whatever
your ambitions are). If you're serious about racing
Quads, then watch the Pro's and learn the proper
techniques of racing and work your way up slowly.
As the Nike slogan says, "Just Do It." |
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 Marc
Choquette
Team
GuiltY / VTR Racing
BITD Best In The Desert
Q64
 RIDES:
Honda TRX450
Team Mates: Eric Pealstrom, Todd Johnson
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Eric
Pealstrom
Team
GuiltY / VTR Racing
BITD Best In The Desert
Q64
 RIDES:
Honda TRX450
Team Mates: Marc Choquette, Todd Johnson
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Ray
schooleY, SR.
Ray
Schooley Racing
DISTRICT 38 DESERT RACING
1Q
Ray Schooley Sr. has been racing
professionally since 1982 and was hired on as
a factory team rider for Yamaha in 1986 to race
the Baja 1000 in Class 25 Open 4-Wheel Quad. Ray
Schooley Sr. raced for Yamaha 1986 to 1989. In
1989, Ray Schooley Sr. quit racing temporarily
due the birth of his son, Ray Schooley Jr.
Ray Schooley Racing Team Members
Include: Ryan Wheeler & Tony Baker
RIDES: ALBA YFZ450, ALBA Bombardier
DS650 Baja |
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