FRE/KTM Race Report - ATV GNCC Round 2

Washington, GA - FRE/KTM Factory Team riders had another impressive weekend at the second round of the GNCC Series with Adam McGill earning 3^rd in the XC-1 class, Josh Kirkland finishing 2^nd in the XC-2 Pro Am class and Angel Atwell taking the win in the Women's Pro.

McGill nailed the holeshot on the start of the XC-1 class and the led the majority of the first lap. McGill was passed on the motocross section of the first lap by three riders which put him back in the 4^th place position. "Motocross has never been my strong point and it was where I lost the race at this event. Now I know where I need to improve and I will head home with a new training schedule," commented McGill on his motocross skills.

McGill stayed in the 4^th place position battling with both Taylor Kiser and Chris Bithell for the 2^nd and 3^rd place spots. When Bithell ran out of fuel McGill inherited 3^rd and went on to finish the second round just as he did the first - on the podium. "I'm glad to be up on the podium again. Last year I struggled with consistency which makes me more determined to land on the podium at each race this season," stated McGill.

Kirkland had a great start in the XC-2 Pro Am class rounding the first turn in 2^nd place. He dropped back to 3^rd on the first lap but stayed close to the 2^nd place KTM-support ride of David Crane. With one lap to go Kirkland made the pass on Crane to finish 2^nd overall and maintain his points lead. Crane went on to finish 4^th.

In the Women's Pro class, Atwell, started out front after getting the holeshot but lost the lead after clipping a tree on the first lap. Once she recovered she quickly caught back up to the leaders and passed for 1^st. She held her pace and finished her second race in a row in the number one spot.

Next Event: Morgantown, NC - March 21, 2009

Overall Results XC-1 -

1) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Chris Borich

2) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Taylor Kiser

3) Adam McGill - KTM

4) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Brandon Sommers

5) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Jarrod McClure

6) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Donald Ockerman

7) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Duane Johnson

8) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Johnny Gallagher

9) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Ryan Lane

10)  Jeffery Pickens

Overall Point Standings XC-1 -

1) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Taylor Kiser - 55

2) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Chris Borich - 55

3) Adam McGill - 42

4) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Donald Ockerman - 31

5) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Jarrod McClure - 28

Overall Results XC-2 Pro Am -

1) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Brian Wolf

2) Josh Kirkland - KTM

3) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Eric Hoyland

4) David Crane - KTM

5) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Scottie Rich

6) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Dustin Canipe

7) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Parker Jones

8) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Rob Hertz

9) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Gabe Phillips

10)  Nathan Thomas

Overall Point Standings XC-2 Pro Am -

1) Josh Kirkland - 55

2) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Brian Wolf - 46

3) David Crane - 43

4) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Eric Hoyland - 39

5) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Scottie Rich - 37

Overall Results Women Pro -

1) Angel Atwell - KTM

2) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Kristen Atwell

3) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Traci Cecco

4) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Jennifer Albright

5) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Stefanie Verkade

6) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Jesi Stracham

7) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Shanna Bradshaw

8) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Jami Luburgh

9) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Samantha VanBuskirk

10)  Lexie Coulter

Overall Point Standings Women Pro -

1) Angel Atwell - 40

2) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Traci Cecco - 36

3) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Jennifer Albright - 36

4) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Kristen Atwell - 36

5) Â Ã‚ Ã‚ Ã‚  Jesi Stracham - 30

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