by: Kate Stiller
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 5:20 PM
AMSOIL Hoosier GNCC: Women’s Race Report
Crawfordsville, Indiana – (May 20, 2025) –The Progressive Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship, went back to racing after just one off weekend to continue the 2025 season at the Amsoil Hoosier in Crawfordsville, Indiana. With storms all around Ironman Raceway on Thursday and Friday, the track was fortunate enough to receive only a little rain throughout those days, making for a dry and dusty weekend of racing.
As the 10 A.M race kicked off Saturday morning, Osburn Off-Road/Pierce Performance/Moose Racing’s Chloe Harper grabbed her second $100 BNR Motorsports WXC Holeshot Award of the season. From there, Harper maintained control of the race, holding off the rest of the class to take the checkered flag with nearly a three-minute lead over second place.
Elioff Racing/BNR Motorsports/GBC Tires’ Jessica Elioff came through second on the day after falling to third on the race's second lap. Hannah Hunter grabbed the last podium position on her Osburn Off-Road/Fearless/Kenda machine.
With this weekend's win, Harper extends her points lead over Jessica Elioff as they head into the second part of the 2025 season.
In the Women’s class, Hannalyn Venesky battled back from a dead last start and made a last-lap pass to secure her third win of the season.
Nicole Wilhelm took her fifth win of the season and extended her points lead in the Women 25+ class. Meanwhile, Jerzi Tong took her first win of the season in the Women’s C class.
When the Sunday morning race came around, it was Phoenix Racing Honda’s Tayla Jones grabbing the $100 Landers KTM WXC Holeshot Award for the first time this season. Unfortunately, during the race's second lap, Jones would have a crash that would take her out of the rest of the race.
Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki Team Green’s Rachael Archer would take the lead position on the first lap and come into scoring first. From there, Archer continued to lead every lap and earned her fourth win of the 2025 season.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede would take second on the day. After a first lap crash, AmPro Yamaha’s Danielle McDonald would come back to finish third on the day.
In the Women's Bike class, Zoey Kimble would take her second win of the season after battling in the top two positions all day.
Kym Schifino would lead every lap to take her second win of the season in the Women's 30+ class. In the Women's C class, Kate Ansley would take her third win of the season.
On Friday afternoon, GNCC’s Specialized Turbo eMTB racing returned for their second race of the 2025 season. In the Women’s class, Nicole Rupert would be the only woman to get a fifth lap during the race to grab her first win of the season. Alicia Meacham would take second in the class, and Tristan Grubb would round out the podium.
In the Women 35+ class, Melanie Howard took her second win of the season, while Heidi Hawkins and Amber Boland took the second and third positions.
In the Youth Quad race, Jenna Berg won in the Schoolgirl class, regaining the points lead in the class. Tenley Hart would win the Girls Sr class after battling her way up from second. Lydia Arnold won the Girls Jr class, closing the gap in the points standings to just one point behind Baylee Wright.
In the Youth Bike race Sunday morning, Sahara Robinson went back-to-back to take her fourth win of the 2025 season in the Girls Super Mini class. Vaida Lavergne would also take her fourth win of the season and extend her points lead in the Girls 85 class. Aubrey Tsakanikas would continue her perfect season with another win in the Girls 65 class.
As the dust settled in Crawfordsville, the women of GNCC continued to make their mark on the historic 50th year of racing. They now look ahead to the second half of the season, returning to action May 29–June 1 at the Parts Unlimited Mason-Dixon.
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Hoosier GNCC Results Crawfordsville, Indiana
Round 7 of 13
WXC ATV Event Results:
1. Chloe Harper (YAM)
2. Jessica Elioff (YAM)
3. Hannah Hunter (YAM)
4. Katelyn Osburn (HON)
5. Andrea Rodgers (YAM)
6. Jordyn Bell (HON)
7. Makenna Bruderly (YAM)
8. Emma Propst (YAM)
9. Avery Collins (YAM)
WXC ATV National Championship Standings:
1. Chloe Harper (181)
2. Jessica Elioff (169)
3. Hannah Hunter (166)
4. Avery Collins (123)
5. Katelyn Osburn (122)
6. Andrea Rodgers (105)
7. Makenna Bruderly (101)
8. Emma Propst (66)
9. Morgan Solesbee (38)
10. Jordyn Bell (15)
WXC Motorcycle Event Results:
1. Rachael Archer (KAW)
2. Korie Steede (HQV)
3. Danielle McDonald (YAM)
4. Shelby Turner (GAS)
5. Addison Harris (KTM)
6. Carly Lee (KTM)
7. Kaitlyn Lindsey (HQV)
8. Emma Hasbell (BET)
9. Addison Elliott (KAW)
10. Tayla Jones (HON)
WXC Motorcycle National Championship Standings:
1. Rachael Archer (164)
2. Korie Steede (154)
3. Tayla Jones (127)
4. Shelby Turner (118)
5. Carly Lee (94)
6. Addison Elliott (90)
7. Addison Harris (82)
8. Danielle McDonald (81)
9. Brandy Richards (75)
10. Ellie Winland (62)
141 racers lined up in the women’s classes at the Amsoil Hoosier GNCC.
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About GNCC Racing
The Progressive Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship, is the world premier cross country racing series. Founded in 1975, the 13-round motorcycle and ATV championship and 10-round eMTB 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 2,800 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.
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