Latest Shows- 12/18/2006 / This week on GNCCcast.com

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4 New shows for your pre-holiday enjoyment

	Rodney Smith's Head to Head with guest GNCC's Jason Weigandt
	Heather Wilson's Head to Head with past pro Kelly Yancey
	William Yokley's Head to Head with GNCCcast founder Al Montemayor
	GNCCcast show - with guest Justin Williamson at Yadkinville.

Rodney Smith's Head to Head Racing

Hear Rodney revisit Barry Hawk just before Yadkinville NC  Hear these two legends talk about the other racing Barry has been doing as well as GNCC Racing and how tuff it is for a top pro to be just one of the guys at a local race.  Also hear them talk about the younger upcoming racers and David Knight coming to US. 

Heather Wilson's Head to Head Racing

Heather Wilson head to head with 2006 WORCS champion Maria Frosberg. Hear all about how Maria got started and what she hopes to achieve with her racing. Maria came out and raced Heather the following week.

GNCCcast Show- Industry Profile with Host Al Montemayor

Hear an in-depth interview with Rick Pawelka of Kymco ,  Hear Al find out all about the Kymco brand and how they are testing the market with their 300 ATV and their plans for developing a performance unit for the racing market. Hear how Kymco is working to become one of the top brands in the years to come.

Rodney Smith's Head to Head Racing

Hear Rodney go Head to Head with Pro Factory KTM Racer Robbie Jenks.  Hear all about Robbie’s racing background and how’s fitting in as the Hare Scramble Specialist for KTM. He looks like a lock for the AMA series in 2006.

Hear Heather talks Head to Head with Alisa Nix

Alisa is currently in 2^nd place in the Pro WMA point standing with one race left in the series.  Hear all about how she's doing and what her plans are for this your and beyond.

Hear Heather and this years Heathers Wilsons Youth Racer Makeover rider Sam Evans. Each Year Heather selects a young rider and with the help of her sponsors performs a full bike and gear makeover at a GNCC Race.  Be sure to read all about it in the Nov 06 issue of Mini Rider.

William Yokley's Head to Head Racing

William Yokley and Chris Jenks.  Hear William Yokley go head to head with his buddy Chris Jenks, Chris tells Will all about his summer break and getting married.  Chris also talks about his racing career and what keeps him going.

Rodney Smith's Head to Head Racing

Hear Rodney Smith and Fred Andrews Rodney and Fast Freddy sit down and talk off-road racing.  Hear Fred and Rodney talk about how Fred made the switch to GNCC from MX and never looked back.  Hear what Fred has to say about the sport and how wants to give back to it now as he prepares to be a full time team manager for Monster Energy  Pro Circuit Kawasaki

Rodney Smith's Head to Head Racing

Hear Rodney Smith head to head with 2006 GNCC Champion Juha Salminen Hear Juha talk with Rodney about his past two years here in the US as he gets ready to go back to Europe. Rodney and Juha talk about how it feels to be racing out of country, the next generation of GNCC racers and Juha’s 06 title run.

Heather Wilson's Head to Head Racing

Heather Wilson head to head with 2006 Women’s ATV champion Traci Cecco. Hear these two old friends talk about Traci’s 2006 title, new Yamaha factory ride and her Yadkinville win just a few hours before they chatted in the Maxxis RV.

William Yokley's Head to Head Racing

William Yokley and guest Matt Smiley.  Hear William Yokley go head to head with his long time friend and fellow racer Matt Smiley. Here them talk about the season, old times and what's in store for next year.

William Yokley's Head to Head Racing

Hear William Yokley go head to head with Brandon Balance. William stopped by to see his old friend and rival Brandon Ballance to find out how the summer was going for Brandon and how his prep for the 2^nd half of 2006 season was going.  

Hear Heather Wilson go head to head with Sarah Whitmore. Sarah Whitmore is one of the best known personalities I women’s MX racing.  Heather finds out how she got started and more. From championships to MTV to marketing herself, hear Sarah open up.

Rodney Smith's Head to Head Racing

Hear Rodney Smith chat with Randy Hawkins, his old friend and former team mate.  Rodney and Randy talk about everything from building a successful team to what they look for in young up and coming racers. Hear how they see the sport changing and more.

Heather Wilson's Head to Head Racing

Hear Heather Wilson talk with Aubriana Dunn, the up and coming WMA Pro Racer from So. Calif.  Aubriana tells Heather all about how she got started riding ATV’s and then made the switch to bikes to race in the desert. 

Heather Wilson's Head to Head Racing

Heather Wilson goes head to head with Jessye Davis from WMA. Hear Heather find out all about Jessye and how she’s doing this year.  Jessye is currently 6^th overall, and finished 8^th at round 4 on July 30.

William Yokley's Head to Head Racing

William Yokley goes head to head with ATV Pro Santo DeRisi.  Hear William talk with his old friend Santo about their race at the Wisp, Santo’s Team Excel Derisi Racing and a bit about golf.

GNCCcast Show- Industry Profile with Host Al Montemayor

Hear an in-depth interview with the legendary little Donnie Emler, from FMF Racing Exhaust Co. Find out how Donnie Sr. founded the company out his truck in 1973 and how it's now become one of the top brands in the sport. From R&D, to international marketing, from production to consumers, to helping to establish governmental review standards - we hear how it's done from Mr. Don Emler Jr. Head of Marketing for FMF Racing.  (aka- Flying Machine Factory)

Rodney Smith's Head to Head Racing

Hear Rodney talk with Factory Suzuki mechanic Shane Nalley, who keeps Suzuki's Glenn Kearney racing.  Hear how Shane went from racing  MX to a Factory Team and built a nice career along the way. Shane's been supporting top racers for almost 10 years.

Heather Wilson's Head to Head Racing

Hear Heather talk with Miki Keller - president and founder of the Women's Motocross Association.  Hear how Miki went from marketing in a snow board company to heading up one of the fastest growing women's sports organization in the country. Get a in-depth conversation between Heather and Miki and find out what the WMA is doing for the sport.

William Yokley's Head to Head Racing

William Yokley and rising ATV star Chris Bithell.  At 18 and having just graduated high school, this young gun is aiming to win his first GNCC this season.  With a 2nd and 3rd already under his belt in the 1st half, he's well on his way. 

06/26/2006

Heather Wilson's Head to Head Racing

Heather Wilson and WMA Motocross Star Tania Satchwell. Hear Heather talk with Tania about being part of Kawasaki's Team Green and her transition from New Zealand a few years ago and how she won the title her 1st year in the US. Heather asks Tonia about her fighting her way back to the top of the WMA in 06.

GNCCcast Industry Profile with Host Al Montemayor

Hear 8 consecutive AMA National Enduro Champion and AMA Hall of Fame Racer - the man behind Moose Racing - Mr. Dick Burleson.  Dick talks with GNCCcast.com and gives us great insight into the industry and racing.  No moose were injured in the making of this interview.

William Yokley's Head to Head Racing

Hear William talk with his buddy Bryan Baker #7, as they talk GNCC racing, the old days, ATV setup and parts and find out about Bryan's combat boots

Rodney Smith's Head to Head Racing

Hear Rodney talk with Jimmy Jarrett just before a muddy GNCC race in June.  Find out what makes Jimmy tick and what he has planned for this season.  Rodney asks Jimmy the tuff questions about his OMA vs. GNCC results.

William Yokley's - Head to Head Racing

Hear William talk with his old friend GNCC #8, Andris Lagzdin, out of Millfield, OH.  Andris talks about his race at the GNCC round 7 - John Penton and the tuff track they both had to deal with.  William and Andris talk setup, strategies and racing history.  These two have been going at it for years and Andris talks about having raced against Williams older brother years ago.  Find out about Andris’s business (Dirt First, Off-road Shop) and how he uses what he learns on the track to provide first hand knowledge to his customers.   

Updated 5/26/2006

William Yokley's - Head to Head Racing!

Hear William Yokley talk with his old friend and top competitor Chris Borich, just after Chris took 2nd place at round 6 of the GNCC, the ShowTime in Seymore MO. Hear all about their race and what went on and what was going through their heads.

Updated 5/20/2006

Heather Wilson's - Head to Head Racing!

Hear Heather Wilson talk with Traci Cecco, 4 time national champion ATV racer at the 4^th round of the 2006 GNCC.  Heather chatted with Traci, after Traci had finished 3rd overall, even with severe mechanical problems. Traci is doing a great job for Yamaha this year and has a new look to go with her top racing style.

Updated 5/7/2006

New Head to Head episodes -

Heather Wilson's - Head to Head Racing!

Hear Heather Wilson, talk with ATV Pro star Angel Atwell at round 4 of the 06 GNCC. Angel had just won her 1st race this year. Listen to these two ladies talk racing, training and more.  Check back for more great interviews between Heather and other top bike and ATV racers and riders.

Rodney Smith's - Head to Head Racing

Hear Rodney chat with his Team Suzuki teammate, Glenn Kearney.  Rodney talks to Glenn about moving to the US and how Glenn has had to change his riding style and how he is adjusting overall.  Glenn gives some great insight into his goals and what it will take for him to reach them this year.

William Yokley's - Head to Head Racing

William talked with his old buddy, Yamaha's Bill Balance, right after Bill had  taken 1st place in a tuff race at round 5 of the GNCC - Loretta Lynn's in Hurricane Mills, TN.  Find out what these two top racers thought of the race and their own performance.

GNCCcast Industry Profile with Host Al Montemayor

 Meet Randy Looney

Meet Randy Looney, founder of Looney Tuned Exhaust and LTE Racing. Randy tell GNCCcast.com how he started his business and all about his products that keep LTE Racing and many going strong.

Racer Interviews - Meet Jimmy Jarrett

GNCCcast.com caught up Privateer and Suzuki Racer, Jimmy Jarrett at Union SC during the Big Buck round 4 of the 06 season.  Hear Jimmy tell us all about his goals for the year and how he's working to stay in the top 10. Jimmy just took a 4th place finish at round 6 at  "Showtime" in Seymour, MO.

Rodney Smith's - Head to Head Racing!

Hear top bike pro, Rodney Smith talk racing with other GNCC stars. Racer to racer, hear what these tops riders have to say to each other right after they compete "head to head" in the GNCC. Check out Rodney and his first guest, his old buddy Barry Hawk right after they spent the afternoon going all out and head to head at the Big Buck Round 4 of the GNCC. Rodney finished 3rd for his first podium finish this year edging out - you guessed it Berry Hawk who took 4th.

William Yokley's - Head to Head Racing!

Hear top QUAD pro, William Yokley talk racing with other GNCC ATV Racer. Hear what these top guys talk and about and find out what they're thinking. It was a "head to head" battle between LTE's Mike Huston and Suzuki's William Yokley during Round 4 of the GNCC in Big Buck SC. Check out William recapping the race and finding out how Mike feels about his first GNCC win.  Just two guys talking racing.

Episode 7 - Elka Suspension -Top aftermarket technology for GNCC Racing

When it comes to racing performance motorcycles and quads, suspension is key.  Hear Yann Guilbeault, Sr. Sales Reprehensive from Elka Suspension out of Boucherville, Quebec Canada tell us all about Elka and how the product come to market.  In just a few short years, Elka has become the 1^st name in racing suspension.  Yann, talked with GNCCcast.com from his office in Quebec the day before Round 4 of the GNCC in Union SC.  Hear about product development, the markets Elka is in and what’s next for this growing aftermarket supplier.  Be sure to check out Elka's website for mare information.

Episode 6 - Big Buck, part 1

He did it again! Team KTM’s Juha Salminen, won his 4^th straight GNCC in Union South Carolina on a bright Sunday afternoon today.  With the pressure mounting and the pack all gunning for him, Juha stayed clam and professional as he set the pace and continued to make his mark on the sport. We caught up with Juha at the KTM truck about an hour before the start of the race, Hear Juha tell us about adjusting to the cross country format and more. Be sure to check www.gnccracing.com for official results and standings.

Check back later this week for other great interviews with the 2^nd place finisher AM-Pro Yamaha’s Charlie Mullins and other great stuff.

On the Quad side, Mike Huston of LTE racing captured his 1^st win of the season.  It was wheel to wheel, right to the end.  Hear Mike tell us all about his first GNCC Pro victory and what he thinks about the rest of the season.  This one was done for our other channel, QuadCast.net, but we wanted to make sure you heard too. Way to good Mike and LTE Racing!

Updated 4/04, Round 3: Steel Creek

Episode 5 - Steel Creek, part 2

GNCCcast.com had an opportunity to talk with both 250A racer Jessie Robinson and his dad Jimmy Robinson at the Round 3 of the GNCC, held at Morganton NC - Steel Creek.  Jimmy gave us some insight into Jessie and we got to hear just how hardworking Jessie is.  In just a few short years this father and son team has made a real name for themselves in the sport. We next heard from the racer himself, Jessie Robinson, who went on to win the very competitive 250A class at the 3^rd Round of GNCC Sunday the 26^th of March.

Pro racer Paul Whibley, who joins the GNCC for the 1^st year after running the World Enduro Grand Prix continues to let the North American racing public know who he is by racking up 2 top 10 finishes in a row.  Hear Paul tell us all about his plans for this year.  

We also caught up with Pro Privateer racer Nathan Kanney, from upstate NY during the 3^rd Round of GNCC at Steel Creek.  Nathan brought us up to speed on his season so far.  Even with fighting off a nagging injury, Nathan was able to finish 20^th at Steel Creek and still hold onto a 19^th overall standing in the GNCC points.    

Meet 250-A rider, DR Atwood, who switched to Suzuki this year and is leading the point standings in the hotly contested class after the 1^st 3 rounds.  DR tells us all about the switch and how Athens Sport Cycle is keeping him racing.  DR’s 2^nd place finish at Steel Creek makes three straight top 3 finishes for the season.   

Meet Pro Racer Shane Watts (#9) and hear all about his plans for this year.  Shane tells us why he likes the GNCC and the cross country format and how he's had his KTM 200 setup so he can keep racing and continue being a top contender.  Shane went on to place 18th in round 3 of the GNCC at Steel Creek, and is working his way back up the points standing. No worries, mate - he'll get it done.

Also meet Bart Hayes, owner and founder of Power Sport Grafx and the man behind the Shane Watts support team.  Bart tells us all about Power Sport Grafx and how they stay ahead of the industry by putting the customer first and helping us all add that "Pro look" to our equipment and bikes.  Be sure to check out www.powersportgrafx.com for your own custom look today. MotorcastNetwork.com had Power Sport Grafx set up our Team EnduroCast.com fleet with that custom look and we're glad we did, just check it out.    

Updated 03/17/06

Episode 3 - The General, part 3

Looking out for that unknown local racer-

Hear current Vet A points leader, Tommy Pierce (#338), from Kingston MA, tell us how he keeps an eye out for the unknown racer who might be as hungry as he is - or maybe just a little more.  Tommy reminds us that anything can happen on a race day Sunday. Tommy placed 2nd after talking with us and has a firm grip on the points lead.

I've got your back Bro-

Meet Pro Racer Nathan Kanney (#14) and his older brother Caleb Kanney (#212) who's running 250 B.  Hear how Nathan is gunning for those factory guys and giving it all he has.  Caleb, tells us how he took last season off to work and save money so Nathan could keep racing - get the tissues ready when you hear this heart felt story about two brothers bucking the odds and following a dream. You suppliers & sponsors should pull out your checkbooks for these two.

Moving up-

Hear JT Bennett (#890) 250 A rider who's just jumped up from 200 A and is trying to show his sponsors he can do it.  JT fills us in on his bike and the efforts to keep him racing. Congratulations JT on your recent marriage and having a wife that is helping you work towards your goals.

GNCC Racing did a fantastic job of putting on this great race, and GNCCcast.com spent two days walking the pits and talking with teams, racers and suppliers. We collected some very cool and entertaining "back stories" from the racers and the people who make it happen.  Be sure to check back soon for additional episodes.  But now - let's talk racing.

Trying to break the top ten

Meet Justin Williamson Pro racer (#12) from Sanford, FL who's in his second year as a pro and working to break the top 10, We chatted with Justin right before his 2nd GNCC race of the season.  Justin tells us all about training and the differences he finds as he moves from his home base in FL to running the GNCC serious.  Justin, finished the General in 17th place and will keep working to make that top 10.  For more info about Justin Williamson racing be sure to check his web site at www.williamsonracing.com 

From World Enduro to GNCC

Parts Unlimited, knows how to pick talent and they sure made a great pick when they signed Paul Whibley.   Paul Whibley(#9), from Petersburg PA by way of New Zealand, spent the last few years on the World Enduro Grand Prix, and know he's here with us on the GNCC circuit.  We met Paul and heard all about his transition from the grassy cross country runs down under to the tight woods here.  It appears he's a quick study because he went from finishing 16th at the opener to a 6th place finish at the General.

Fill it up!

We caught up with our old friend Wally Palmer (#305) 250 A, from Atco NJ.  Wally had a fuel problem last week at the opener and after grabbing the hole shot in his class and being way ahead of the pack things came to sudden stop.  Thanks to a little help from his buddies at Team Suzuki and a lot of hard work he's still working and holding on to 4th in 250 A.

The Comeback

Hear the story about the former factory Pro Racer, Cole Calkins, who's trying to battle his way back up the ranks after a heart breaking injury last year at the round 2 race, We chatted with him the afternoon before the big race where he tried to reach his goal of getting into the top 10 in the Pro final. Cole, made his target and finished 10th in the Pro class on Sunday at the General, great race Cole.

The Factory

Meet Team Suzuki, and hear team manager, Mike Webb tell GNCCcast.com what it takes to run this poised, polished and professional, powerhouse team.  We got to meet young Glenn Kearney from Australia and hear how he's working to fit in and adjust to the GNCC after years of racing Enduros. Glenn finished 2nd the next day at the General - so it looks like all those tips from teammate and 5 time GNCC overall Champ, Rodney Smith are paying off. Hear Rodney talk technology and where he thinks the industry may be going.

The Next Generation

Also be sure to hear young Cory Buttrick, from Logan, OH, who we caught up with him as he was climbing down off a podium finish - Cory was the 1st place finisher in Youth Big Wheel.  Cory has his eyes set on a big season this year, hear him tell GNCCcast.com all about his goals.

The Voice of GNCC

Imaging watching your TV with the sound off, that's what these races would be like without Jason Weigandt.  Jason is one of the two GNCC announcers that keep us informed, entertained and often amused.  Jason was calling the race this weekend and we sat down with Jason late Saturday afternoon during the General and learned how he got his start with GNCC and just how passionate he is about what he does and the organization he works for.  Look for a great season of races with Jason at the mic

Remember, for official results, schedules and updates visit www.gnccracing.com

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Just like EnduroCast.com, GNCCCast.com will cover races live and COLLECT INTERVIEWS electronically to bring you everything you want to know to keep up with one of the most exciting race series in off-road racing! 

Why wait months to read about races that are happening now. You don't have to wait weeks to see race results on the TV.  With GNCCCast.com you get it FIRST, real-time on the web, after all, isn't that what racing is all about.  We'll make sure we FINISH FIRST for you our listeners.  So get your PC, iPod or MP3 Player ready and enjoy the show.