Currently sitting in third is Maxxis/Fly Racing/Ye Olde Cycle Barn’s Chris Borich, who is looking to get back to his winning ways. The six-time GNCC Champion has had a strong start to the 2018 season, finishing inside the top five at the first three rounds. Borich’s second place finish at The General came after a hard-fought battle to the checkered flag, where he would ultimately finish seconds behind Neal. Borich will be looking to earn his first win of the season this weekend in North Carolina.

Last year JMR/ATVriders.com/Maxxis’ Jarrod McClure was only able to complete three of the five laps, but is looking to change his luck at Steele Creek this year. McClure has finished in the third spot at the past two events, and if he can get off to a better start he may just have what it takes to battle at the front of the pack for a win.

Following a fourth place finish in Georgia, AmPro Yamaha’s Cole Richardson has been steadily improving each week. Richardson is fully healed from his injury sustained at the beginning of last season, and he is ready to battle at the front of the pack for a podium finish this Saturday.

McGill Mafia/CST Tires/Moose Racing’s Adam McGill currently sits fifth in the championship battle after finishing inside the top 10 overall at the first three events, and now he is just two points behind McClure coming into round four. McGill will be a man-on-a-mission this weekend as he is looking to earn that top spot on the box for the first time in 2018.

XC1 ATV rookie, RJR/Tire Spine/GBC Motorsports’ Devon Feehan took home the XC2 Pro-Am class win at last year’s Steele Creek GNCC. Feehan also placed fifth overall on the day, which is one of his best overall finishes to date. Feehan will look to repeat his success from the front line this year, and improve his seventh place position in the championship points.

Another racer who has shown consistency thus far is GBC/Fly Racing/HMF/Yamaha’s Johnny Gallagher who holds the eighth-place position in the points championship. Spider Graphix/GBC Motorsports/Moose Racing’s Marty Christofferson holds the ninth place position after three rounds of racing, while GBC Motorsports/RJR/Solo Pilot’s Westley Wolfe rounds out the XC1 Pro top ten.

Meanwhile in the XC2 Pro-Am class, Honda-backed rider Matthew Lindle holds the points lead over Indiana-native Austin Abney. Lindle has finished in the second place position at the past two rounds, while Abney came out and won the opening round. They will both look to earn valuable championship points while battling for the win this Saturday. John Glauda Jr. took home the XC2 Pro-Am win three weeks ago in Georgia and is looking to keep his momentum rolling into his home state race. Glauda Jr. is third in points, but only sits five points behind Lindle for the championship points lead.

Saturday’s race schedule is as follows: Youth ATV racing begins at 8 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 50cc Micro racing taking place at 4:30 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. Camping fees are $40 for full-hookup spots, and $25 for primitive camping. Full-hookup campsites are first-come-first-served, and camping fees are per night.

The event is co-sanctioned with SETRA, a series that produced local racing events in the southeast, and will ultimately bring out a full slate of local racers. 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 only $50 and riders can sign up at the event. To learn more about GNCC Racing, refer to the GNCC 101 webpage.

Local racers expected to compete Saturday on ATVs will be: Jordan Phillips (4x4 Pro), Davis Brinson (College A 16-21), Gary Buffkin (35+ C), Nicholas Camilli (Vet A 30+), Grayson Eller (College B 16-21), Matthew Ewart (4x4 A), Josh Franklin (35+ C), Brandon Icard (XC2 Pro-Am), James Glauda (YXC1 Super Mini Sr 13-15), Landon Glauda (70cc CVT), John Glauda Jr (XC2 Pro-Am), Roger Iwerks (Silver Masters 55+), Cameron Jones (16-18 C), Christopher Jones (Vet B 30+), Thad Templeton (40+ C), Kevin Trantham (4x4 Senior), Zach Wright (Junior A 22+), and Jeremy Schutt (4x4 C).