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Snowshoe GNCC University Photo Gallery
MotorcycleUSA.com Snowshoe GNCC hosted the first-ever GNCC University where top motorcycle and ATV pros gave personal instruction to a class of anxious amateur racers.
Bill Ballance and his students share a laugh at the roundtable discussion.
Traci Cecco was the only female instructor.
Barry Hawk says his piece while Thad DuVall waits for his turn to share knowledge.
The main landing was where the instructors based their operations. From there they split into different groups.
Randy Hawkins operates the Am-Pro Yamaha team and volunteered his squad of top-level racers to coach at the GNCC University.
Jason Raines knows how to teach with plenty of experience via his personal training seminars.
A rider tests their skill in an off-camber section.
This was one of several female students.
Riders went through the drills in pairs.
The intermediate group prepares to attack the grass track.
“One school isn’t going to make you a pro rider,” admits Raines. “It’s baby steps and you take your weaknesses and you build on them week after week.
A series of hand signals were used to communicate so riders didn't have to stop after every attempt.
Jason Raines (right) was assisted by Ryan Beleu (left).
hillclimbing techniques were a major part of the class.
Youth riders made up a large portion of the attendees.
Randy Hawkins was one of the coaches for the hillclimb section.
Bikes and ATV riders all had a good time.
The ATV division worked on crossing logs with Traci Cecco.
The instructors worked on issues that every rider was likely to face over the course of a GNCC race.
The wheelie pivot was interesting with several machines looping out.
Jason Raines (shown) and the rest of the instructors were happy to pick riders up when they fell.
Practice makes perfect and learning how to practice correctly was an important part of the University.
A rider grabs a handful during a trip up the hill.
One of the lady participants accepts her diploma.
Riders of all ages and skill levels turned out for a shot at making themselves better riders.
Tim Cotter (right) shares a smile with GNCC University alumnus, Bryanne Parks.
Every rider was given a certificate of completion along with a T-shirt and sticker to commemorate their University experience.
These smiles should give an idea of the MotorcycleUSA.com Snowshoe GNCC University success.
Johnny Gallagher contributed to the ATV effort.
Students were asked to challenge themselves during the on-bike tasks.
