Sporting the number two machine this year will be CST/Houser Racing/Waynesburg Yamaha’s Brycen Neal. After a rough start to the season last year  Neal began to click off top five finishes, and even earned another overall win at what is considered his hometown race The John Penton. This year Neal is going after that number one plate, and will be looking to start the season strong with a victory. 

Debuting his new Phoenix Honda Racing machine will be Chris Borich. After finishing third overall for the second-straight year, Borich will be looking to get back to his winning ways. Borich captured a win at the Camp Coker Bullet GNCC last season, but hopes to take home more this season and contend for the National Championship.

Action Offroad/Tely Energy Racing/Kenda’s Cole Richardson heads into the season opener running the number four plate. Richardson will also be aboard a new team for the 2020 season, but is looking forward to battling at the front of the pack for overall wins. At round 12 last season Richardson came away with the win, so this weekend he will be looking to earn his first win early in the season and battle for the number one plate. 

After finishing fifth overall last year JMR/GBC/Elka/Moose Racing’s Jarrod McClure is eager to get back to racing. At the season opener in Florida last year, McClure suffered a mechanical issue and was unable to finish. This year McClure is looking to turn that around and come home with a win after round one. 

McGill Mafia/Obor Tires/LSR/Moose Racing’s Adam McGill tried to put together a consistent season last year, ending up sixth overall. This season McGill is hoping to battle at the front of the pack and challenge for the National Championship.

After finishing out his rookie season in the XC1 Pro class with an overall win at Ironman HHR/Maxxis/Fly Racing/Ithaca Recreation Sports’ Hunter Hart is looking to start backup where he left off in October. Hart took the win at the extremely muddy Ironman GNCC, and is aiming to take another victory home this weekend. 

Pierce Performances John Glauda Jr. will begin his rookie season in the XC1 Pro class this year after earning the XC2 Pro-Am National Championship last season. Glauda Jr. finished eighth overall in the standings, but is hoping he can run up front and battle with the top XC1 guys this season. 

Another consistent rider last season was Wolfe Racing/Nine2/FTR Graphics/Ye Olde Cycle Barn’s Westley Wolfe. Wolfe put in eight top 10 finishes last year, and will be aiming to put in more consistent finishes in 2020. 

Rounding out the top 10 overall from last season is GBC/Fly Racing/HMF/Yamaha’s Johnny Gallagher. This year Gallagher will be looking to put in another consistent year of racing as well as battling for those top positions.

LanMills XC/WFR/Magna1Lubricants’ Drew Landers and Jordan Poplaskie ended up with a tie at the end of the season. But with more second place finishes Landers took the number two spot and Poplaskie taking third. Two other contenders to keep an eye on at the season opener in the XC2 class will be Ben Kowalewski and Wyatt Wilkin. Both Ben and Wyatt made several appearances in the top five last season, and will be aiming to improve their standings this year. 

Practice will be held at the season opener. ATVs will practice on Friday, while bikes will practice on Saturday. See event schedule for times. The cost is $20, you will sign up to practice when you register to race. Unfortunately, due to space constraints Micros will not practice. Practice will not be on the actual racecourse; it will have a separate loop with a couple miles of trails.  

Specialized will be hosting a ride with Ashley Hendershot, 2019 Women's eMTB National Champion on Friday and Saturday at 5 p.m. You will meet at the Specialized display in Sponsor Village. Demo bikes will be available on a first come first serve basis, and this is a ride for any skill level of rider. For more special event information check out the Big Buck event page by clicking HERE. 

Four-wheeled ATVs will compete throughout the day on Saturday, February 22. Youth ATV racing begins at 8 a.m., followed by Micro ATVs at 9:15 a.m. and Micro bike racing at 10 a.m., then the amateurs, 4x4 pro and women at 11 a.m., and the pros and top amateurs' race at 2 p.m.   

Spectator passes run $20 for adults and $10 for children (6-11), and kids five and under are free for the full weekend (Saturday through Sunday), with pro pit access and pro autographs at no additional charge. This event is co-sanctioned with our friends at the Southeastern Enduro and Trail Riders Association (SETRA). 

Saturday's 2 p.m. pro ATV race as well as Sunday's 1 p.m. pro bike race will be broadcasted LIVE on the internet via Racer TV on www.racertv.com. Two highlight shows featuring the event will air on MAVTV later in the year.