Kenda Conquers the Mountain with Historic GNCC Podium Sweep

Kenda Conquers the Mountain with Historic GNCC Podium Sweep

Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 11:55 AM
Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 11:55 AM

June 26, 2025 — Reynoldsburg, OH — Kenda Tire continues to dominate the off-road racing scene with a landmark performance at the Yamaha Racing Snowshoe GNCC – Round 9, marking the company’s first-ever ATV XC1 Pro podium sweep and placing four riders in the top five.

Walker Fowler led the charge up the mountain, claiming his second win of the season in commanding fashion. Wyatt Wilkin followed with a strong second-place finish—his third podium of the year—while Jay Shadron completed the Kenda sweep with a third-place finish, his second consecutive podium. Steven Harrell rounded out a stellar weekend for Kenda, placing 5th. In the XC2 class, Alex Thieman and Andrea Williams had great rides. Alex Thieman placed second in the XC2 and got into the top 10 overall, placing ninth.

Yamaha Racing Snowshoe ATV Overall Top Three: Walker Fowler (center), Wyatt Wilkin (right) and Jay Shadron (left).
Yamaha Racing Snowshoe ATV Overall Top Three: Walker Fowler (center), Wyatt Wilkin (right) and Jay Shadron (left).

We saw Cody Collier dominate the 4x4 Pro class and grabbing the overall win. With his sixth victory of the season, Collier heads into the summer break with a 29-point championship lead, solidifying his status as the rider to beat.

Cody Collier earned the 4x4 Pro and morning ATV overall race win at round 9.
Cody Collier earned the 4x4 Pro and morning ATV overall race win at round 9.

In the WXC class, rising star and WXC rookie Avery Collins secured her second podium of the season, tying her career best with a 2nd-place finish. Hannah Hunter, a podium regular, placed 3rd—her eighth podium appearance this year.

Hannah Hunter (left) third place and Avery Collins (right) second place
Hannah Hunter (left) third place and Avery Collins (right) second place

As GNCC heads into the summer break, Kenda continues to prove it’s not just competing—it’s setting the pace.

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