Continuing his perfect run of XC1 Open Pro Class podiums across the opening five rounds of the GNCC season, FMF KTM Factory Racing's Johnny Girroir finished third at the newly-introduced Old Gray event on his KTM 350 XC-F, despite striking trouble early and also overcoming sickness on race-day. He currently holds a 19-point advantage in the standings.

Johnny Girroir: "I got sick this morning and knew it was going to be a long day. I charged my way to the front, but after lap one, I was running on pure heart and determination. I'm happy with being up here and got some good points, so looking forward to the next one now."

FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers talent Grant Davis regained the XC2 250 Pro Class points lead after picking up his second win of the year, as teammate – and title rival – Gus Riordan raced to seventh position on Sunday after experiencing multiple mishaps. Following the round in Monterey, Tennessee, Davis now has a 14-point buffer at the top of the points table riding his KTM 250 XC-F. 

Grant Davis: "It was a fun race, the track was sweet – I wish we could race in the rocks every weekend! I was kinda just staying smooth and then on the last lap I pushed the pace for the win and it paid off."

Angus Riordan: "Rough day for me. I was involved in a pile-up in the third corner and another big crash on lap one, which set the tone for the day unfortunately. We'll regroup from here and onto the next one!"

The weekend also saw Brandy Richards on track for FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers, featuring up-front early on, before hurting her shoulder in a fall on the opening lap. She toughed it out from there, earning fourth position on her KTM 250 XC-F, and will currently positioned second in the title race.

Brandy Richards: "I had a great start, running second into the woods. Unfortunately, before the two-mile mark I had a hard fall and hurt my shoulder. That definitely took a lot out of me and made it a long, painful race, so I’m happy to finish. Time to heal up and get ready for the next one."

XC1 Open Pro Class Results
1. Steward Baylor Jr, KAW
2. Jordan Ashburn, GAS 
3. Johnny Girroir, FMF KTM Factory Racing
4. Craig DeLong, HQV
7. Trevor Bollinger, HQV

XC2 250 Pro Class Results
1. Grant Davis, FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers
2. Joshua Toth, HON
3. Liam Draper, YAM
7. Angus Riordan, FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers

WXC Class Results
1. Rachael Archer, KAW
2. Shelby Turner, GAS
3. Korie Steede, HQV
4. Brandy Richards, FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers

WEST HARE SCRAMBLES SERIES - ROUND 2

The Oliveira brothers were exceptional in Round 2 of the West Hare Scrambles (WHS), as Dante Oliveira edged out younger brother Mateo Oliveira for a convincing 1-2 for FMF KTM Factory Racing in Jacksonville, Oregon.

With both riding the KTM 350 XC-F in the WHS Series, the pair were dominant in muddy, technical conditions and took the checkered flag in formation on Sunday. It was a repeat of their results from the opening round of the season to maintain first and second in the championship standings.

Dante Oliveira: "We've been all over the place racing and we've been spoiled with all the conditions we've been playing in! Today was so much fun. I got to battle with Mateo and that was pretty cool, so we're happy with the result to pick up another win. I heard him behind me and he was riding great the whole time, kept me honest, and passed me a couple of times – it was a good race... I'm not letting him get me though, I'll tell you that much [laughs]!"

Mateo Oliveira: "That was a good one! I made a pass that last lap and we played cat and mouse a little bit. I think these technical conditions kind of favored me a little bit, so it was a good day to battle with Dante. All-in-all, I was close to winning and it was a tight one, so I'm stoked and the bike was awesome again! I'm really enjoying it."