Hi everybody. I'm Justin Williamson, a member of the Red Bull KTM Factory Off-Road Race Team. This year I am the defending champion of the GNCC XC2 Pro lites class. I'm fortunate enough to be one of the top Professional off-road motorcycle racers in the country. Considering the other highly respected and truly talented men in this group, it's my privilege to be among them.

My buddies Ronnie, Dee, and Brandon

For as long as I can remember, I've been passionate about motorcycle riding and racing. I'm grateful to have learned so much from so many wonderful people. This site is a great opportunity to show my appreciation by sharing our knowledge, experiences, and joy of racing and riding off-road motorcycles; and for me, thats what racing is all about!

Last fall we wrapped up the National #9 ranking for the '08 GNCC National season, along with the #1 plate in the XC2 pro lites class. And I'll be running the National #2 plate in the East Coast AMA National Hare Scramble series. But the high-point of my eight-year racing career came in June, 2006, when I became the youngest podium finisher in the history of GNCC racing, at "The Wisp".

I greatly appreciate all the help from my friends, family and sponsors. My successes have been in large part due to their dedicated and diligent support.

I believe Off-road motorcycle racing is a wonderful sport, and I hope it continues to grow; "the more, the merrier." I also hope to have a roll in helping people enjoy it as much as I have.

We designed our site to be both entertaining and informative. And most important, I like hearing from my viewers, so feel free to contact me.

I hope to play an important role in the success of the people and organizations involved in the advancement of our sport. In this great "land of opportunity", what could be more exciting and rewarding... Ride on!

Hanging out with my buddy Phil Smith

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NEWS UPDATE

April 29, 2008

We have a little less than two weeks before the next big GNCC. So it's finally time to get back to my training and riding program after being sick for the past week and a half. It all started last week after my stellar ride at the AMA National Harescramble race in Ohio.

My girlfriend and I arrived Saturday evening. It rained all night and into Sunday morning. Walking the track that morning, I realized it was going to be a pretty muddy race, and I needed to prepare accordingly. I headed back to my box van, put on S12 mud tires, and set up some Scott roll off goggles. Lining up on the starting line, I noticed I had some pretty stiff competition with Jason Raines, Kailub Russell, and Wally Palmer. I could tell it was going to be an interesting race.

I got a mediocre start, but was soon in third place behind Jason Raines and Kailub Russell. I came through on the first lap in first place, barely in front of Jason and Kailub. On the second lap, Corey Buttrick caught us from the second row, and the four of us duked it out for the first place position. I stopped for goggles at the end of the second lap, with Corey and Jason about ten seconds ahead. I charged hard and caught back up to them, and slowly passed them for the lead. By this time, Kailub had drowned his bike out in a water hole. However, his misfortune came in handy when he and his mother helped my girlfriend pit me a few laps later.

Once in the lead, I never looked back and pulled ahead slowly but surely. After another gas stop, I ended the race four minutes ahead of second place, Jason Raines. Corey Buttrick finished third behind him. It was definitely the most enjoyable race so far this year. Unfortunately, soon after the race I started coming down with a bad cold.

I spent most of the following week in bed, just trying to get over my cold. I did virtually no riding or training. I headed down to Loretta Lynn's on Thursday, to get some practice in with the rest of the Factory KTM team and to set up my bike. The bike felt great, but I was still pretty worn down.

The track was prefect, the bike was perfect, but I was at 70%. I got off the start somewhere around 6th position, and held on with everything I had left. I ended up in 5th, and I'm pretty pleased with that considering my condition during the race.

I found out for myself that when you're sick, it's best to rest and try to get over it faster rather than push through. If you don't let your body rest, you will only prolong your sickness, and end up racing worse. Even though you might miss out on some good riding time, just take a break. It will be worth it in the end.

I'll be hitting the track pretty hard this week to make up for the time I lost last week. I'll also be headed back to the gym to stay in shape. That's about it for now, but I'll see you from the podium in Ohio. I can't wait!