GNCC Racing

Cody Ruckle Race Report - The General

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | 4:45 PM

Well after a not so good start at round one with a broken clutch lever on the first lap, thanks to Sonny, Ponder's mechanic, he was right there, replaced the lever and had me off and rolling again. I had dropped back to 35th but manage to end the day with a 4th in class and 5th overall at the River Ranch.

The Maxxis General started out great! I was 4th off the line making passes to be 1st into the woods. I made alittle mistake and 2nd place got around me. At the end of the 1st lap I was in 2nd place battling with 1st. I got held up in some lappers and 3rd got around me. I battled my way up to second, but on the 3rd lap my back brakes went out. I still kept battling trying to move into 1st position. I had to pit because my dad was afraid I was going to run out of gas. The pit took a little too long and I moved into the 3rd overall position. I kept on charging and on the last lap, I stopped to check on my teammate Zack Ponder who had had a bad crash. I saw 3rd place coming behind me so I charged to the end.

I ended the race with a 2nd in class and a 3rd overall. I would like to thank God for keeping me safe, MoM and Dad, Ryan Inmon for training and riding with me, all of my teachers and princeipal from Westwood Middle School for supporting me when I miss school,and all of my friends and teammates who cheer me on and have my back on and off the track. Thanks all my sponsors. My parents and I appreciate all you do for us. People at the track ask my dad all the time about parts and things we have on the bike, and he refers them to you all. Obermeyer Yamaha Raines Riding University Offroad Viking.com, Fly Racing, GE, Yamaha, Yamalube, GYTR, Yamaha Generators, Kenda Tires, FMF, Sunstar Chain and Sprockets, EXS Brand Goggles, Factory Connections, HBD Motografx, Flat tire Defenders, Endro Enginering, Rekluse, IMS, GPR Stabilizers, TM Designworks, Gaerne Boots, Pro taper, Accelerade, Wiseco, Zip Ty Racing, CV4.