Yamaha ATV Pro Racers Weigh in on 2012 GNCC Season
Traci Cecco
Traci Cecco Question: You’ve been leading the women’s class in GNCC racing for nearly a decade now. How have you seen the series change from when you first started?
TC response: Everything has changed tremendously. When I first started racing the GNCCs, there was a Women’s class but no Youth or Amateur race. We all raced at the same time, if you can believe that. The only video that was shot was homemade videos by family. There was no Facebook, Tweeting or live online scoring. I went GNCCing because I loved to race and because of the family atmosphere it offered. Over the years, change happened: The big factory rigs came rolling in, we outgrew tracks, they added the youth, AM, and UTV races, media exposure exploded, RacerTV was born, even the Women’s class received a spot on NBC Sports Network (how cool is that?). I could go on and on. The GNCC series is growing, and I am happy and blessed to be a part of it. There is one thing I learned through the years though … change is good, but there is one thing that hasn’t changed in GNCC racing, and that is the family-like atmosphere. It keeps me coming back!
Traci Cecco Question: Any advice for new ATV racers and/or someone just thinking about trying it out for the first time – guys or gals?
TC Response: My advice would be to try out a few local races first and work your way up to racing for two hours. When you are ready for that, I recommend you choose a GNCC class that is appropriate for your racing level.
Traci Cecco Question: What’s your favorite track, and why?
TC Response: My favorite track is Snowshoe. I am a big fan of rocks and the overall terrain it has to offer. Also it is a great place to stay. It’s like a city on top of a mountain. Food, entertainment, hotels and racing all in one spot. What more could you want?
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