Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Josh Strang Claims 2nd at GNCC Round 7
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 | 9:30 AM
The John Penton GNCC, Round 7, took place this past weekend in Millfield, IN.The course was roughly 11.2 miles of saturated woods, due to rain a few days before. On the day of the XC1 race, the weather was 80°F with very high humidity.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Josh Strang had been suffering with the flu for most of the week, but was able to cycle about 6 miles of the course Sunday morning before the race start. At the start of the race, Josh was 2nd off of the line close to the lead. Lap one and two consisted of battles between the top 3 and by the end of lap two, Strang rode strong in 2nd.
For the next 3 laps, Josh Strang would continue to battle the leader with a consistent 20 second gap. By the end of lap 5, Strangs energy levels were low and he rode more conservative in order to finish out the last lap in a well deserved 2nd place.
"Today went fairly well. I spent all week with the flu. The weather today was hot and humid, making the race more tough on me. I felt like I rode well, but ran out of steam. Still very happy with a second place finish!" Said Josh Strang.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Andrew DeLong did not participate in this round due to a previously sustained injury.
GNCC Round 7 Results:
XC1 Pro
| 1 | KAILUB RUSSEL | KTM |
| 2 | JOSH STRANG | HSQ |
| 3 | THADDEUS DUVALL | HSQ |
XC1 Pro Overall Results
| 1 | KAILUB RUSSEL | KTM | 196 PTS |
| 2 | JOSH STRANG | HSQ | 167 PTS |
| 3 | CHRISTOPHER BACH | HON | 105 PTS |