Friday, November 15, 2024 | 2:05 PM

For nearly 20 years, GNCC racers have attended the Japan National Cross Country season finale. Enjoy these images from the 2024 JNCC AAGP finale!

  • Nick DeFeo ended the day 1st in AA2 and 3rd overall.
    Nick DeFeo ended the day 1st in AA2 and 3rd overall. Courtesy JNCC
  • Mike Witkowski heads to the starting line.
    Mike Witkowski heads to the starting line. Courtesy JNCC
  • 12x All-Japan Motocross Champ, Akira Narita
    12x All-Japan Motocross Champ, Akira Narita Courtesy JNCC
  • Toyoki Nitta battled our own Jared Bolton for 3rd place in the morning FUN-GP
    Toyoki Nitta battled our own Jared Bolton for 3rd place in the morning FUN-GP Courtesy JNCC
  • Nick DeFeo climbs one of the ski slopes.
    Nick DeFeo climbs one of the ski slopes. Courtesy JNCC
  • Baylor and Witkowski bench race on the podium.
    Baylor and Witkowski bench race on the podium. Courtesy JNCC
  • Travis Wagner is a US Air Force member living in Japan competing in the JNCC series.
    Travis Wagner is a US Air Force member living in Japan competing in the JNCC series. Courtesy JNCC
  • AA1 class podium
    AA1 class podium Courtesy JNCC
  • Stu Baylor tackles the rocky uphill section.
    Stu Baylor tackles the rocky uphill section. Courtesy JNCC
  • Toyoki Nitta and Jared Bolton on the FUN-A class podium.
    Toyoki Nitta and Jared Bolton on the FUN-A class podium. Courtesy JNCC
  • Australian Stefen Granquist made his 4th JNCC visit in 2024.
    Australian Stefen Granquist made his 4th JNCC visit in 2024. Courtesy JNCC
  • Stefen won 2 JNCC events earlier in the season and rode to a 4th place AA1 finish at the AAGP.
    Stefen won 2 JNCC events earlier in the season and rode to a 4th place AA1 finish at the AAGP. Courtesy JNCC
  • KTM Japan General Manager, Kevin Strassmeir from Germany.
    KTM Japan General Manager, Kevin Strassmeir from Germany. Courtesy JNCC
  • Mike Witkowski tackles the rocks with ease.
    Mike Witkowski tackles the rocks with ease. Courtesy JNCC
  • Akira Narita is still really fast!
    Akira Narita is still really fast! Courtesy JNCC
  • Witkowski led a big portion of the race.
    Witkowski led a big portion of the race. Courtesy JNCC
  • Baylor in the
    Baylor in the "Baylor Woods" section. Courtesy JNCC
  • Kazuto Yano ended the day 3rd in AA1 and 4th overall.
    Kazuto Yano ended the day 3rd in AA1 and 4th overall. Courtesy JNCC
  • Baylor takes the checkered flag for his second straight AAGP overall win.
    Baylor takes the checkered flag for his second straight AAGP overall win. Courtesy JNCC
  • Witkowski ended his first JNCC experience with a second place.
    Witkowski ended his first JNCC experience with a second place. Courtesy JNCC
  • DeFeo, riding the smaller 250cc machine to the AA2 class win.
    DeFeo, riding the smaller 250cc machine to the AA2 class win. Courtesy JNCC
  • Kazushiro Yoshizaki visited The Mountaineer GNCC earlier this year.
    Kazushiro Yoshizaki visited The Mountaineer GNCC earlier this year. Courtesy JNCC
  • Stu Baylor is a fan favorite everywhere he goes!
    Stu Baylor is a fan favorite everywhere he goes! Courtesy JNCC
  • Manabu Watanabe claimed a record breaking 7th JNCC championship.
    Manabu Watanabe claimed a record breaking 7th JNCC championship. Courtesy JNCC
  • See, fan favorite.
    See, fan favorite. Courtesy JNCC
  • This Yamaha DT rode the entire 2.5 hour afternoon race!
    This Yamaha DT rode the entire 2.5 hour afternoon race! Courtesy JNCC
  • Kosuke Kato also visited The Mountaineer GNCC earlier this year.
    Kosuke Kato also visited The Mountaineer GNCC earlier this year. Courtesy JNCC
  • DeFeo shows some skill during opening ceremonies.
    DeFeo shows some skill during opening ceremonies. Courtesy JNCC
  • Watanabe is a 7-time champ!
    Watanabe is a 7-time champ! Courtesy JNCC
  • Bolton doesn't get too many podiums! 
    Bolton doesn't get too many podiums!  Courtesy JNCC
  • Yutaro Saito ended the day top 10 in the AA1 class.
    Yutaro Saito ended the day top 10 in the AA1 class. Courtesy JNCC
  • Takataka Atsuta rounded out the top 5 of the AA1 class.
    Takataka Atsuta rounded out the top 5 of the AA1 class. Courtesy JNCC
  • Witkowski works his way through the woods.
    Witkowski works his way through the woods. Courtesy JNCC
  • DeFeo finds a natural terrain booter.
    DeFeo finds a natural terrain booter. Courtesy JNCC
  • The GNCC and JNCC crews always take a traditional podium photo at the end of the weekend!
    The GNCC and JNCC crews always take a traditional podium photo at the end of the weekend! Courtesy JNCC
  • AA1 and AA2 start
    AA1 and AA2 start Courtesy JNCC
  • The top three overall.
    The top three overall. Jared Bolton
  • Stu and Mike grace the overall podium.
    Stu and Mike grace the overall podium. Courtesy JNCC
  • Witkowski find the same natural booter.
    Witkowski find the same natural booter. Courtesy JNCC
  • Our own Colby Stiles and Jared Bolton wait for the FUN-GP lineup.
    Our own Colby Stiles and Jared Bolton wait for the FUN-GP lineup. Courtesy JNCC
  • Jared Bolton rode to a 4th place finish in the FUN-A class and 5th place overall in the morning FUN-GP.
    Jared Bolton rode to a 4th place finish in the FUN-A class and 5th place overall in the morning FUN-GP. Courtesy JNCC
  • Kazushiro Yoshizaki earns some congratulations after finishing.
    Kazushiro Yoshizaki earns some congratulations after finishing. Courtesy JNCC
  • Mike Witkowski addresses the crowd.
    Mike Witkowski addresses the crowd. Courtesy JNCC
  • The JNCC regulars know how to have fun!
    The JNCC regulars know how to have fun! Courtesy JNCC
  • Colby Stiles works his way towards the top of the mountain.
    Colby Stiles works his way towards the top of the mountain. Courtesy JNCC
  • FUN-A and FUN-SA overall podium.
    FUN-A and FUN-SA overall podium. Courtesy JNCC
  • Colby trying to not be distracted by the excellent views!
    Colby trying to not be distracted by the excellent views! Courtesy JNCC
  • Yoshi Kawana, Stu Baylor, Mike Witkowski, Nick DeFeo and Stefan Granquist wish luck to the FUN-GP racers.
    Yoshi Kawana, Stu Baylor, Mike Witkowski, Nick DeFeo and Stefan Granquist wish luck to the FUN-GP racers. Courtesy JNCC
  • Suzuki Ryota ironically rides a Yamaha.
    Suzuki Ryota ironically rides a Yamaha. Courtesy JNCC
  • Morning FUN-GP starting line.
    Morning FUN-GP starting line. Courtesy JNCC
  • Nick DeFeo works his way through one of the wooded sections.
    Nick DeFeo works his way through one of the wooded sections. Courtesy JNCC
  • Stu and Mike just after taking the checkered flag.
    Stu and Mike just after taking the checkered flag. Courtesy JNCC