by: Kayla Bolton
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 | 2:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kayla Bolton
(304) 284-0084
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AMSOIL GNCC Racing Returns to Pennsylvania
For Second Annual Mason-Dixon GNCC
Fowler Aims to Earn Ninth Win, While Others Hope to Halt His Success
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (September 24, 2019) – The 2019 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship heads to Pennsylvania for the 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Mason-Dixon GNCC this weekend, September 28 and 29.
After earning the win two weeks ago in New York, WFR/GBC/Fly Racing/Yamaha’s Walker Fowler will once again be aiming for that center spot in the podium. Fowler did not earn the win at this brand-new venue last season, and is eager to get the Mason-Dixon GNCC win under his belt. Fowler will be looking to battle with his fellow XC1 Pro competitors at the front of the pack and take home his ninth win of the season. As the season heads into the last three rounds, Fowler is looking to inch closer and closer to earning his fifth-straight National Championship.
JMR/Maxxis/Elka/Moose Racing’s Jarrod McClure returned to the podium in the second place position. McClure had a rough start to the season, and has since been working his way through the pack to get back up front. McClure had his best finish of the season two weeks ago, and is looking to battle throughout the last three rounds to better his national ranking.
Earning the inaugural win at the Mason-Dixon GNCC last year was Yamaha/AmPro/Action Off-Road/GBC’s Cole Richardson. However, this year Richardson has yet to earn an overall win. While he has had several podium finishes throughout the season, he is still aiming to take that number one spot. This weekend he is eager to get back to what is considered his hometown event, and have his friends and family cheer him on.
LanMills XC/CST Tires/Houser/Yamaha’s Brycen Neal currently sits third in the points standings, and has one overall win under his belt thus far in the season. Neal is aiming to take that number one spot back after finishing fourth at the past two races. OBOR/Moose Racing/Parts Unlimited/McGill Mafia’s Adam McGill came through to round out the top five overall in New York, and this weekend he will be working towards another top five finish. McGill has always been a top contender in the GNCC Series, and with his current sixth place standing he is looking to better his overall position this Saturday.
After a rough race in New York, Maxxis/Fly Racing/Ye Olde Cycle Barn’s Chris Borich will seem eager to get back to battling at the front of the pack. Borich is currently second in the points standings, and is aiming to dethrone Fowler for the National Championship this season. M.R. Unlimited/GBC Tires/RJR’s Devon Feehan returned from injury at the previous round, and then proceeded to finish inside the top 10 overall. Feehan finished seventh overall, but had been having a great run all day while even battling for a top five position at one point in the race.
New York Natives, Custom Axis/GoldSpeed/Houser Racing’s Greg Covert and Spider Graphix/GBC Motorsports/Moose Racing’s Martin Christofferson also put in a top 10 finishes in their home state two weeks ago. Covert came through eighth overall with Christofferson coming through ninth. BNR Motorsports/GBC Motorsports/HMF Racing’s Josh Merritt rounded out the top 10 overall at the Black Sky GNCC. Merritt has been having a consistent season, and currently holds onto the 10th place in XC1 points.
The XC2 Pro-Am points leader, and Pierce Performance/Maxxis/Waynesburg Yamaha’s John Glauda Jr. comes into this round with a healthy lead. Glauda Jr. has earned nine wins this season, and is looking to continue that success this Saturday at the 11th round of the season. Jordon Poplaski and Drew Landers sit second and third in the XC2 class with one point separating them as the series heads into the last three rounds.
Saturday evening the Mason-Dixon GNCC will host the 4th Annual Mowgli Memorial Dog Show, presented by the GNCC Kennel Club at 7:00 p.m. Classes will include XC1 (100lb+), XC2 (50-99lb), XC3 (15-49lb), Micro (1-15lb), Novice (0<1 yr) and Masters (7 yr+). The judges will look at appearance, agility (performance and obstacles) and attire (costumes). After the Dog Show be sure to watch the Inaugural Pit Bike State Championship taking place at 8 p.m. on the finish line. Ten states will have a Team Captain who selects three riders to compete in the event. All riders will race aboard equally prepared Yamaha TTR 110 machines provided by Motozilli Yamaha of Warren, Ohio. Each state will be assigned one machine that all three of their riders will compete upon in different motos.
This event is co-sanctioned with our friends at the New East Coast XC (NECXC). 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 $50, and riders can sign up at the track or pre-enter. To learn more about GNCC Racing, refer to the GNCC 101 webpage.
Spectator passes run $20 for adults and $10 for children (6-11), and kids five and under are free for the full weekend (Friday through Sunday), with pro pit access and pro autographs at no additional charge. $10 Admission fee for the weekend for WVU Students with a valid student ID (must present ID at front gate entrance).
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.
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Previous Round Results and Points Standings
Parts Unlimited Black Sky
Harpursville, New York
Round 10 of 13
Saturday, September 14, 2019
XC1 Pro Event Results:
- Walker Fowler (YAM)
- Jarrod McClure (HON)
- Cole Richardson (YAM)
- Brycen Neal (YAM)
- Adam McGill (HON)
- Chris Borich (SUZ)
- Devon Feehan (HON)
- Greg Covert (YAM)
- Martin Christofferson (HON)
- Joshua Merritt (YAM)
*Overall National Championship Standings:
- Walker Fowler (286)
- Chris Borich (206)
- Brycen Neal (199)
- Cole Richardson (184)
- Jarrod McClure (150)
- Adam McGill (145)
- John Glauda Jr. (116)
- Hunter Hart (111)
- Johnny Gallagher (110)
- Westley Wolfe (104)
*Indicates that the Overall National Championship Standings will determine the 2019 National Champion.
XC2 Pro-Am Event Results:
- John Glauda Jr. (YAM)
- Ben Kowalewski (HON)
- Jordon Poplaski (YAM)
- Tanner Walker (YAM)
- Wyatt Wilkin (HON)
- Gabriel Naud (YAM)
- Kenny Shick (YAM)
- Steven Covert (YAM)
- Ronnie Rusch (YAM)
- Charles Dunn III (HON)
XC2 Pro-Am Series Standings:
- John Glauda Jr. (291)
- Jordon Poplaski (203)
- Drew Landers (202)
- Ben Kowalewski (172)
- Tanner Walker (154)
- Wyatt Wilkin (149)
- Ronnie Rusch (124)
- Kenny Shick (107)
- Matthew Blankenship (107)
- Steven Covert (102)
About GNCC Racing
The AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Specialized 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 eMTB Racing
The Specialized Turbo eMTB GNCC National Championship brings off-road racing and pedal-assist or electric bicycles together for an eight-round championship produced by Racer Productions. Much like a typical cross-country racing event, these races feature varied terrain featuring hills, rocks, roots, and more but are limited to electric, or pedal assist model mountain bikes only. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.
How to Watch
Racer TV and NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) are the official homes for coverage of the AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) events. All 13 rounds, from the season opening Big Buck GNCC in South Carolina to the finale at Ironman Raceway in Indiana, will air in 30-minute, taped-delayed telecasts on NBCSN, while Racer TV provides live streaming coverage of the 2 p.m. ATV and 1 p.m. motorcycle races from each event. Catch all the action at http://www.nbcsports.com/ and http://www.racertv.com/.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com. Not a member? Join the AMA today: www.americanmotorcyclist.com/membership/join.