by: Chelsea Taylor
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 | 7:05 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chelsea Taylor
(304) 284-0084
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Adam McGill Aims to take Home State Win This Saturday at the
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Mountaineer Run GNCC
GNCC Racing Returns to Marvin’s Mountain Top
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (September 20, 2017) – With the 2018 National Championship now in hand, WFR/Yamaha/Maxxis/Fly Racing’s Walker Fowler heads to the sixth annual Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Mountaineer Run GNCC this weekend, September 23 and 24, with full confidence. However, knowing there is nothing to lose with only three rounds remaining in the 2017 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series, presented by Maxxis, the rest of the pro class will be charging hard to steal the top spot away from Fowler.
CST/Induction Solutions/LSR/HiPer/Spider Graphix’s Adam McGill, a two-time Mountaineer winner, will be looking to take his first win of the season. McGill has made multiple podium appearances this year and sits in the runner-up position the points chase, but is still lacking a win due to Fowler’s dominating fashion this year.
The entire XC1 Pro field has shown promise in ending Fowler’s success, including Coastal Racing’s Brycen Neal. After getting off to an unfavorable start at the last round, Neal pushed his way through the pack to round out the overall podium. If Neal can get off to a better start this weekend there’s no doubt he will be a top contender for the overall win.
Six-time GNCC champion Chris Borich was running up front until his rear shock broke, ultimately taking him out of the race. Borich will be searching for redemption this weekend, while JMR/ATVriders.com’s Jarrod McClure will be looking to keep the momentum rolling from his podium finish at Unadilla.
GBC/Fly Racing/HMF/Yamaha’s Johnny Gallagher comes into the tenth round after finding some bad luck in New York. Gallagher’s worst finish of the season was followed by his first-ever overall win earlier this year. Knowing that Gallagher is motivated by setbacks makes him one to keep an eye on.
ATV Innovations/Solo Pilot’s Westley Wolfe will also be fighting for the spotlight after his career-best finish at Unadilla. With his rookie season coming to a close, Wolfe’s skillset continues to expand. After holding a podium position for a couple laps, and ultimately finishing fourth, Wolfe now knows the speed needed to take his first-ever GNCC overall podium finish.
Saturday’s race schedule is as follows: Youth ATV racing begins at 8 a.m., and single-seat UTVs race at 9 a.m., followed by amateurs, 4x4 Pro and Women at 10 a.m., and the top amateurs and pros race at 1 p.m. Following Saturday’s afternoon race will be UTV side-by-side racing taking place at 4:00 p.m.
Adult (12+) gate admission is $20 for the full weekend and $10 for kids (6-11), with kids five and under free. Gate admission includes pro pit access and pro autographs at no additional charge.
All local riders are invited and encouraged to compete in the event, as GNCC Racing offers classes for riders of all skill and experience levels. The amateur race entry fee is $40 if racers pre-enter, and $50 if riders sign up at the track. To learn more about GNCC Racing, refer to the GNCC 101 webpage.
Local racers expected to compete Saturday on ATVs will be: Payton Dalton (Super Mini 12-15), brothers Jeremy (Schoolboy Sr. 14-17) and Joey Stewart (125 Sr. 12-15), Kaden Lambruno (125 Jr. 8-11), Stanley Johnson (Super Mini 12-15), father Russell (30+ C) and son Hunter Goff (90 Limited 8-12), Haden Nicholson (Schoolboy Sr. 14-17), George Corbin (19+ C), Justin Wood (4x4 Lites), Michael Jurasko (24+ C), father Jeffrey (35+ C) and son Greyson Kuhn (125 Jr. 8-11), Eli Kiger (College A 16-21), Daniel Gidley (16-18 C) and Curtis Johnson (Schoolboy Sr. 14-17).
The second annual Mowgli Memorial Dog Show, presented by the GNCC Kennel Club, returns Saturday night at 8 p.m. after the Team Faith Chapel service on Pro Row. Judging categories will be based on dog size and breed, with a class for everyone! Participating pooches will be judged on appearance, agility and attire with winners receiving special GNCC Kennel Club themed awards. For a complete schedule of the weekend’s activities, please visit the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Mountaineer Run GNCC event page on the series website by clicking HERE.
Tune in to RacerTV.com on Saturday at 1 p.m. EST to catch live streaming of the Pro ATV race. For more information on GNCC LIVE visit www.racertv.com. A highlight show featuring the event will air on NBC Sports Network on Sunday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m.
To get to the track, from I-68 take Exit 4, Route 7 (Sabraton). Follow Route 7 east approximately 11 miles to Masontown. Turn left at the Main Pharmacy and follow the signs three miles to the race. Food concessions, motorcycle parts and accessory vendors will be on display in the Sponsor Village
The Parts Unlimited Unadilla GNCC
New Berlin, New York
Round 10 of 13
Saturday, September 9
XC1 Pro Event Results:
- Walker Fowler (YAM)
- Jarrod McClure (HON)
- Brycen Neal (YAM)
- Westley Wolfe (SUZ)
- Landon Wolfe (HON)
- Josh Merritt (YAM)
- Marty Christofferson (HON)
- Johnny Gallagher (YAM)
- Cody Collier (YAM)
- Chris Borich (SUZ)
*Overall National Championship Standings:
- Walker Fowler (295)
- Adam McGill (180)
- Brycen Neal (169)
- Chris Borich (164)
- Jarrod McClure (162)
- Landon Wolfe (149)
- Johnny Gallagher (108)
- Marty Christofferson (107)
- Hunter Hart (106)
- Devon Feehan (105)
*Indicates that the Overall National Championship Standings will determine the 2017 National Champion.
XC2 Pro-Am Event Results:
- Hunter Hart (YAM)
- Devon Feehan (HON)
- Greg Covert (YAM)
- Matthew Lindle (HON)
- Kenny Shick (YAM)
- Gabriel Naud (YAM)
- Levi Coen (HON)
- Brandon Icard (HON)
- Wyatt Wilkin (HON)
- Kenneth Kelly (HON)
XC2 Pro-Am Series Points Standings:
- Devon Feehan (248)
- Hunter Hart (231)
- Greg Covert (221)
- Matthew Lindle (188)
- Brandon Icard (131)
- Kenny Shick (126)
- Levi Coen (125)
- Sam Hough (98)
- Austin Abney (88)
- Bryson Hoppes (83)
For more information on the GNCC series, visit the official website at www.gnccracing.com or call (304) 284-0084. Join the conversation on the series Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and be sure to always hashtag #GNCC.
About GNCC Racing
The AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Maxxis is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1975, the 13-round championship is produced exclusively by Racer Productions. Cross-country racing is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The grueling three-hour GNCC races lead as many as 2,400 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed. The series draws talent from all over the U.S., Central America, South America, Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. GNCC Racing is televised weekly on NBC Sports and RacerTV.com. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
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