FMF KTM Factory Racing Team’s Kailub Russell pushed through some late-in-the-race adversity on Sunday to emerge with a podium finish at the John Penton GNCC. Russell heads into the summer break with a two-point lead in the championship standings.

His teammate, Russell Bobbitt, finished a solid 6^th place overall after capturing his first holeshot of the season in the XC1 Open Pro Class.

Click HERE to watch a short video highlight from Russell and Bobbitt’s tough afternoon of racing in Millfield, Ohio. 

Next Event: GNCC Round 10 – Sept. 10, 2017 

Overall Results (XC1 Open Pro and XC2 250 Pro Combined)

1. Grant Baylor (HQV)
2. Thad DuVall (HQV)
3. Kailub Russell (KTM)
4. Ryan Sipes (HQV)
5. Chris Bach (KTM)
6. Russell Bobbitt (KTM) 

OTHER KTM

12. Benjamin Kelley (KTM)
13. Mike Witkowski (KTM)
14. Jesse Groemm (KTM)
16. Sam Evans (KTM)
17. Zack Hayes (KTM)
18. Levi Keller (KTM) 

Overall Point Standings

1. Kailub Russell (205)
2. Thad DuVall (202)
3. Steward Baylor Jr. (152)
4. Ricky Russell (147)
5. Josh Toth (137) 

OTHER KTM

11. Russell Bobbitt (83)
15. Mike Witkowski (75)
12. Chris Bach (83)
16. Jesse Groemm (55)
20. Benjamin Kelley (29)