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Round Two of GNCC Racing Heads to the Sunshine State This Weekend

Round Two of GNCC Racing Heads to the Sunshine State This Weekend

Friday, March 4, 2022 | 4:55 PM
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Friday, March 4, 2022 | 4:55 PM

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Round Two of GNCC Racing Heads to the Sunshine State This Weekend
Neal and Kelley Aiming to Keep Momentum Rolling

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (March 4, 2022) – The Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship heads to warm and sunny Florida this weekend for round two, the Moose Racing Wild Boar in Palatka, Florida at Hog Waller.

Brycen Neal is aiming to earn his second-straight win of the season. 
Brycen Neal is aiming to earn his second-straight win of the season.  Kayla Bolton

On Saturday, Magna1 Motorsports’ Brycen Neal is looking to return to the front of the pack and battle for his second-straight win of the season. Neal came back two weeks ago after a season ending injury in 2021, taking the win at round one. Neal is eager to continue this season and battle for the coveted National Championship. 

After finishing second at the season opener, WFR/GBC/Fly Racing/Yamaha’s Walker Fowler will be aiming to take back the center of the podium in Florida. Fowler is looking to battle for his eighth consecutive GNCC National Championship this year.

Rounding out the podium two weeks ago was JMR/GBC/Elka/Moose Racing’s Jarrod McClure. This weekend McClure is ready to battle at the front once again and will have his eyes on the prize of that overall win. GBC/Fly Racing/Nine 2/BNR’s Devon Feehan is hopeful he can battle back to land on the podium this round after finishing fourth at Big Buck, while Pierce Performance/GBC Tires/Fly Racing’s John Glauda Jr. is looking to break into the top this in Florida as well.

Walker Fowler and the rest of the XC1 pack are looking to stop Neal this weekend. 
Walker Fowler and the rest of the XC1 pack are looking to stop Neal this weekend.  Ken Hill

The XC2 Pro-Am class looks to heat up as Jay Shadron and Branden Owens will look to battle for the overall win after going 1-2 at Big Buck. Wyatt Wilkin is also looking to mix it up with the top two, and battle for that class win after his third place finish.

In the 4x4 Pro class it was Stewart Boys Racing/Action Off-Road/DeRisi/HMF’s Haedyn Mickelson earning his first overall win at Big Buck two weeks ago. The reigning champion, OBOR/Can-Am/Action Off-Road’s Landon Wolfe battled back to come through second overall but will be looking to take over the lead this weekend and finish on the center of the box. Pro Row 784/GBC/BNR Motorsports’ Brandon Frazier is eager to race in his home state of Florida and battle for that overall win in the sand. 

The WXC class is looking to have some good battles as Hannah Hurricane Hunter/OBOR Tires/Fly Racing’s Hannah Hunter earned the round one win and is looking to keep her momentum rolling into this weekend’s event.

Elioff Racing/BNR Motorsports/GBC Tires’ Jessica Elioff came through to earn second last round, but just one year ago took the win in Florida. This weekend she is hoping for a repeat of that success in the sandy terrain. Team Pickens/Fly Racing/GBC Motorsports/Yamaha’s Traci Pickens rounded out the top three WXC class, and this weekend she will aim to take back the center of the podium with a win.

Ben Kelley is looking to dominate in the sand on Sunday. 
Ben Kelley is looking to dominate in the sand on Sunday.  Ken Hill

Then on Sunday, FMF/KTM Factory Racing’s Benjamin Kelley will be ready to go and battle for his second-straight win of the season. Kelley came out swinging as the season got started two weeks ago. Kelley held the lead for the majority of the race, and he will look to keep that going on Sunday afternoon.

One guy looking to stop Kelley’s run at a win will be the Babbitt’s Online/Monster Energy/Kawasaki’s Josh Strang. Strang was on the move last round, and he will be aiming for that center spot on the podium this weekend. 

Magna1 Motorsports/Husqvarna’s Jordan Ashburn rounded out the podium at the season opener. This weekend Ashburn is hoping he can break into the top two this weekend and earn that overall win early this season. FMF/KTM Factory Racing’s Josh Toth battled at the front early on but would cross the line fourth. This weekend Toth is looking to remain at the front and put his KTM motorcycle on the podium. The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing-backed rider, Trevor Bollinger came through to finish in the top five, and this weekend at round two he will be aiming to place even higher.

In the XC2 250 Pro class AmPro Yamaha’s Michael Witkowski is aiming to take the victory once again. Witkowski was on the gas at round one and will be aiming to battle at the front of the pack. Babbitt’s Online/Monster Energy/Kawasaki’s Lyndon Snodgrass came through to finish second in XC2, but this weekend he is hoping to steal away that number one spot. Coastal/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Ryder Lafferty rounded out the podium, but he is hoping to battle for the front spot on Sunday.

Mike Witkowski is looking to earn another XC2 class win this Sunday.
Mike Witkowski is looking to earn another XC2 class win this Sunday. Ken Hill

In the WXC class it was AmPro Yamaha’s Rachael Archer coming through to earn the season opener win. Rockstar Husqvarna/Surge Off-Road Coaching Team’s Tayla Jones came back from injury to finish second in the race but will be aiming for center of the box this weekend. Trail Jesters KTM Racing’s Korie Steede has also been steadily improving and is ready to go this weekend and battle with the front ladies for what could be an overall win on Sunday morning.

The 2022 GNCC series returns this weekend, March 5 and 6, at Hog Waller in Palatka, Florida for the Moose Racing Wild Boar GNCC. Catch all the action on RacerTV.com, starting with Pro ATV racing at 2 pm ET on Saturday and 1 pm ET on Sunday with Pro Bike racing.

Tune in on Saturday and Sunday on RacerTV.com for GNCC LIVE racing.
Tune in on Saturday and Sunday on RacerTV.com for GNCC LIVE racing. Ken Hill

PREVIOUS ROUND RESULTS AND POINTS STANDINGS

Big Buck Results and Points Standings
Union, South Carolina
Round 1 of 13
Saturday, February 19, 2022

XC1 Pro ATV Event Results:

  1. Brycen Neal (YAM)
  2. Walker Fowler (YAM)
  3. Jarrod McClure (HON)
  4. Devon Feehan (YAM)
  5. John Glauda Jr. (YAM)
  6. Cole Richardson (YAM)
  7. Adam McGill (HON)
  8. Chris Borich (YAM)
  9. Joshua Merritt (YAM)
  10. Austin Abney (YAM)

*Overall ATV National Championship Standings:

  1. Brycen Neal (30)
  2. Walker Fowler (25)
  3. Jarrod McClure (21)
  4. Devon Feehan (18)
  5. John Glauda Jr. (16)
  6. Cole Richardson (15)
  7. Adam McGill (14)
  8. Jay Shadron (13)
  9. Chris Borich (12)
  10. Joshua Merritt (11)

XC1 Pro Bike Event Results:

  1. Benjamin Kelley (KTM)
  2. Josh Strang (KAW)
  3. Jordan Ashburn (HQV)
  4. Josh Toth (KTM)
  5. Trevor Bollinger (HQV)
  6. Craig DeLong (HQV)
  7. Grant Baylor (GAS)
  8. Josep Garcia (KTM)
  9. Steward Baylor Jr. (KTM)
  10. Steve Holcombe (BET)

*Overall Bike National Championship Standings:

  1. Benjamin Kelley (30)
  2. Josh Strang (25)
  3. Jordan Ashburn (21)
  4. Josh Toth (18)
  5. Trevor Bollinger (16)
  6. Craig DeLong (15)
  7. Michael Witkowski (14)
  8. Grant Baylor (13)
  9. Josep Garcia (12)
  10. Lyndon Snodgrass (11)

*Indicates that the Overall National Championship Standings will determine the 2022 National Champion.

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How to Watch

Racer TV and MAVTV are the official homes for coverage of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) events. All 13 rounds, from the season opener in South Carolina to the finale, will air in taped-delayed telecasts on MAVTV, 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.mavtv.com/ and http://www.racertv.com/. 

About GNCC Racing

The 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 two and three-hour GNCC races lead as many as 2,400 riders through racetracks 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 live on RacerTV.com. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.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

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