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Rocky Mountain ATV*MC/KR4/FAR Race Report: Team Showcases Eight Top-Five Finishes

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 | 10:00 AM

Rocky Mountain ATV*MC/KR4 Arrive-N-Ride/FAR Team Showcases
Eight Top-Five Finishes at Mountain Ridge GNCC
Thad DuVall, Nick Davis, Jack Groover and Grant Davis Emerge Victorious

The Rocky Mountain ATV*MC/KR4 Arrive-N-Ride/FAR team prevailed through unfavorable weather conditions to capture eight top-five finishes at Round 11 of the GNCC Series in Somerset, Pennsylvania on Sunday. XC1 Pro competitor Thad DuVall earned his first victory of the season in a highly-competitive class, while teammate Nick Davis captured his fourth win of the season in the XC2 Pro Lites division.

Thad Duvall is all smiles after a hard-fought win in Pennsylvania.
Thad Duvall is all smiles after a hard-fought win in Pennsylvania. Photo: Ken Hill

In addition to racing at the highest level, Arrive-N-Ride team members competed in the Micro, Youth, and Amateur ranks, making for an action-packed day for the ANR crew. Rocky Mountain ATV*MC/KR4 Arrive-N-Ride/FAR rider Thad DuVall came into Round 11 with much determination, where he put his Husqvarna FC350 into a favorable position on the opening lap. From third, DuVall continued to push his way into the lead where he overtook the position from Jordan Ashburn on lap four. DuVall maintained his lead throughout the second half of the race, despite pressure from Grant Baylor on the final lap.

Nick Davis earned the $100 XC2 Holeshot Award and the race win.
Nick Davis earned the $100 XC2 Holeshot Award and the race win. Photo: Ken Hill

XC2 Pro Lites rider Nick Davis put his Husqvarna TC250 inside the top three on the opening lap, battling with two-time champion Jason Thomas throughout the three-hour race. In the end, Davis finished over two minutes ahead of Thomas to capture the victory in Pennsylvania. 

KR4 Afternoon Race Results

XC1 Pro: Thad Duvall - 1st
XC2 Pro Lites: Nick Davis - 1st
250 B: Coleman Brinson - 11th
200 B: Kaleb Williams - 4th

In the morning race, Brittan Laird finished fourth place in the 4 Stroke C Lites class, while Sarah Baldwin put in a solid ride to capture fourth place in the WXC class.

Sarah Baldwin pushes through the adverse conditions.
Sarah Baldwin pushes through the adverse conditions. Photo: Ken Hill

KR4 Morning Race Results

WXC: Sarah Baldwin - 4th
Women Amateur: Brooke Slaughter - 8th
4-Stroke C Lites: Brittan Laird - 4th

In Youth racing, Grant Davis extended his points lead in the 65 (7-9) class with his ninth win of the season. South Carolina's Jack Groover captured his first victory of the season in the 65 (10-11) class, putting himself into second place in the championship standings. Cole Groover put in a top-ten finish in the Super Mini (14-15) class with ninth place. 

Grant Davis keeps his streak alive with yet another win in the 65 (7-9) class.
Grant Davis keeps his streak alive with yet another win in the 65 (7-9) class. Photo: Ken Hill

KR4 Youth Race Results

Super Mini (14-15): Clayton Andrews - 15th, Cole Groover - 9th, Noah Stewart - 18th, Brandon Keegan - 12th
85 (12-13): Dylan Brinson - 15th, Joshua Conner - 10th, Ron Kosarik - 19th, Peyton Whipkey - 5th
65 (10-11): Jack Groover - 1st
65 (7-9): Grant Davis - 1st, Nathan Conner - DNF, Tucker Whipkey - 12th
Trail Rider: Dylan Kosarik - 8th

It was a soggy morning for Youth racers at round 11 in Pennsylvania.
It was a soggy morning for Youth racers at round 11 in Pennsylvania. Photo: Ken Hill

KR4 Micro 50cc Race Results

MicroXC (8-9): Dylan Kosarik - 6th 

The KR4 team heads to St. Clairsville, Ohio on Sunday, Oct. 18 for Round 12 of the 2015 GNCC Series. Racing action from Round 11 will begin on Sunday at 8 a.m. with Youth Bikes, followed by Amateurs and WXC at 10 a.m. and the XC1, XC2 and top amateur classes will compete at 1 p.m.

For more information on the KR4 Arrive-N-Ride program and its riders, please visit www.kr4performance.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Hookit and Flickr.

About the KR4 Arrive-N-Ride Program 

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About KR4 Performance

KR4 Performance is a leading professional and amateur race team that participates in the Grand National Cross Country Championships (GNCC). We are paving the way for the future of off-road racing with our unparalleled Arrive-n-Ride Program. Our team won the 2012 GNCC XC2 Pro Lites Championship, and we were recently awarded the 2012 GNCC Sport Ambassador Award. Our solid team structure is made up of former GNCC pros, expert motorcycle mechanics, and industry enthusiasts that are 100% dedicated to helping you achieve your racing goals. Check us out at www.kr4performance.com.