Women's Wednesday: GNCC Youth

Women's Wednesday: GNCC Youth

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | 1:15 PM
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Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | 1:15 PM

GNCC Racing caught up with the current points leaders in each of the Girls' Youth classes, both bike and quad, to hear about their seasons and what motivates them to push toward the top. From early wins to consistent finishes, these young racers have proven they’re a force to be reckoned with in 2025. Hear from Sahara Robinson, Vaida Lavergne, Aubrey Tsakanikas, Jenna Berg, Tenley Hart and Baylee Wright, each one leading their class in points and showing how bright the future of women’s racing is.

Sahara Robinson has earned five wins thus far in the Girls Super Mini (12-16) class.
Sahara Robinson has earned five wins thus far in the Girls Super Mini (12-16) class. Courtesy of GNCC Racing

Sahara Robinson has been having an impressive season in the Girls Super Mini (12–16) class, collecting five wins so far. She’s also made her mark beyond the class standings, placing inside the top 20 overall at the AMSOIL Hoosier, proving she’s not just fast among the girls, but competitive across the board.

GNCC Racing: You’ve won five races so far this season. What has been working well for you and helping you stay ahead?

Sahara Robinson: Putting in consistent laps. Having a lot of fun on the bike and not putting too much pressure on myself.

You placed inside the top 20 overall at the AMSOIL Hoosier, which is a huge accomplishment. How did that race feel, and did you know you were running that high overall?

That race felt really good, and I had no idea what my overall was until the end.

As you look ahead to the rest of the season, who do you want to thank for helping you get to this point and for helping you to continue chasing the Girls Super Mini championship?

Dad& Mom, KTM, EBC Brakes, XC Gear, NCY Motorsport, PowerSeal, All Balls Racing, Guts Racing, Moose Offroad, Offroad Vixen Clothing, FMF Racing, IMS, Mototassinari, DID Chain, TM Designworks, Dunlop, Cycra

Vaida Lavergne continues to be a serious contender for the Girls 85 National Championship after earning four wins so far.
Vaida Lavergne continues to be a serious contender for the Girls 85 National Championship after earning four wins so far. Courtesy of GNCC Racing

Vaida Lavergne has grabbed four wins so far this season and has not finished outside the top five in the Girls 85 class. Her consistency and determination have made her a serious contender in the championship race as the season enters its final stretch.

GNCC Racing: You’ve picked up four wins and haven’t finished outside the top five all season—what do you think has helped you stay so consistent and competitive in the Girls 85 class?

Vaida Lavergne: Yes! I have four wins going into summer break. I work very hard at eliminating mistakes. I expected to win every time I line up. I really focus on perfect practice, not practicing to be perfect. I feel like I have a great team around me!

You’ve had a great season so far—looking at the races left, which one are you most excited about as you work to stay in the fight for the championship?

Ironman has always been good to me, and I feel that I go fast there! I think I am getting better at adapting to any conditions, to be honest.

Who would you like to thank for supporting you this season and helping you stay competitive race after race?

The list is long, but I could not do this without each and every one on this list:

My Pop and Nesa, Mr Jessie, Steward Baylor, Ryan Holiday, Doug Douchette, Rocky Mountain Red Bear Racing, Rocky Mountain ATV MC, Race Kawasaki, Red Line Oil, Pirelli MX, SOS-Safety on Site, Shoals MX, Audraracing, Acerbis, Yoshimura R&D, FC Suspension, XC Gear, Odi Grips, ASV Inventions, MSR, Tusk Powersports, Viral Optics, Dirt Tricks Inc, Bullet Proof Designs, Fasway, Gear Bicycle Sales, Hinson Racing, G2 Ergonomics, TMDesignworks, SKF, D.I.D. chain, Twin Air, Super B Batteries, IMS, BNR, JD Enterprises, JD Higgins, Steel City Medical Center, Helmet House USA.

With four rounds remaining, Aubrey Tsakanikas has clinched her Girls 65 (7-11) National Championship early.
With four rounds remaining, Aubrey Tsakanikas has clinched her Girls 65 (7-11) National Championship early. Courtesy of GNCC Racing

Aubrey Tsakanikas is the first rider to wrap up a championship this season officially! After winning every round so far, she’s secured the 2025 Girls 65 (7-11) National Championship.

GNCC Racing: You’ve won every race so far this year to lock up the Girls 65 championship. How has it felt to dominate the class all season long?

Aubrey Tsakanikas: It feels amazing! Winning every race this season has been such a rewarding experience. I’ve worked really hard, stayed focused, and pushed myself every time I got on the track. Locking up the Girls 65 championship is a dream come true, and I’m proud of how far I’ve come.

Now that you’ve won the championship, what are your plans for the rest of this season?

Now that the championship is wrapped up, I’m planning to keep improving and moving forward. I’m also moving up to the Girls 85 class with the older girls, which I’m super excited about, it’s a new challenge and I’m ready to push myself.

Who would you like to thank for helping you get the championship and supporting you through the rest of the season?

I want to thank my family first they’ve supported me through everything and always believed in me. I’m also so grateful for my brothers they always push me to be the best possible version of myself. I also want to thank my sponsors and everyone who’s been cheering me on. I couldn’t have done it without them, and I’m excited to take their support with me into the 85 class.

Jenna Berg currently holds one point over second place in the Schoolgirl (12-15) class.
Jenna Berg currently holds one point over second place in the Schoolgirl (12-15) class. Courtesy of GNCC Racing

Jenna Berg sits just one point ahead of second in the Youth ATV Schoolgirl (12-15) class. With wins at the first three rounds and the Hoosier, she’s been a consistent front-runner and is focused on holding that lead through the final stretch of the season.

GNCC Racing: You’ve had some great finishes this season, with wins at the first three rounds and the Hoosier, plus podiums along the way. What’s helped you stay so consistent throughout the year?

Jenna Berg: I have had my ups and downs this season for sure. I started off the season good, as you mentioned. I have also had some bad luck. Some things I do that keep me consistent are that I race almost every weekend, and every time I get the chance to race, I do it.

With just a one-point lead in the championship, what’s your mindset heading into the final races of the year? Are you feeling the pressure or using it as motivation?

Going into the last few rounds with a one-point lead, I use it as motivation. I know what I am capable of; I just haven’t had the best of luck this year. I will continue to put the work in and hopefully snag some more wins!

Who would you like to thank for helping you out this year?

I would like to thank my mom and dad; I wouldn’t have anything without them. My brother, Pierce Performance, FXR, the Lindsey Family, Scott Googles, Pro Graphics, Traxx Performance Power Coating, and Action Offroad.

Tenley Hart continues to lead the way in the Girls Sr (12-15) class.
Tenley Hart continues to lead the way in the Girls Sr (12-15) class. Courtesy of GNCC Racing

Tenley Hart leads the way in points in the Girls Sr (12-15) class. She hasn’t been off the podium once this season and plans to keep it that way, hopefully to secure the national championship in her class.

GNCC Racing: You’re leading the Girls Sr (12–15) points right now. How does it feel to be in the top spot with just a few rounds to go?

Tenley Hart: Confident and exciting! Hoping to win my 1st GNCC Championship. The last four races are tracks I love to race because they are like home terrain: Penton, Beckley & Buckwheat.

You’ve been on the podium at every round this season. What’s been the key to staying that consistent all year long?

A. I put my whole heart on the line every race, hoping for a P1
B. You have to have a bike that finishes races.
C. You have to make smart decisions in the woods and get around the slower riders quickly. You also have to be tough because if you wreck, you gotta get back on and go. Racing is my life!

Who would you like to thank for supporting you and helping you stay on the podium throughout the season?

First off, my mom and dad, who pack up and get me to every race, also turn wrenches and clean everything up, too. Rodney Taylor @ Sugar Shack Cycles,who does my motor work and keeps my quad finishing!

And the rest of my supporters: T&D Logging, Mama and Pap Yost, Pap & Grandma @ Michaels Auto Body, Hart Lumber/Mam and Pap, Dezzutti Racing, Pro Graph-X for making my quad look awesome, 100%, ODI, Outlaw Motorsports, Stacy Mundy Photography, Pap and Granma Hart, and God for always keeping me safe!

Baylee Wright holds the points lead in the Girls Jr. (8-11) class after having a consistent season at the front of the pack.
Baylee Wright holds the points lead in the Girls Jr. (8-11) class after having a consistent season at the front of the pack. Courtesy of GNCC Racing

Baylee Wright currently leads the way in the Girls Jr. (8–11) ATV class, thanks to a season full of consistent top finishes, including wins at Big Buck and Powerline Park. With podiums at nearly every round and no finish outside the top five, she’s showing exactly why she has the points lead.

What’s your strategy heading into the final rounds of the season as you work to hold onto the points lead?

Baylee Wright: It’s been one of my strategies to try and stay out front and have a good points lead in the Girls’ Jr class.

You’re leading the Girls Jr. (8–11) class in points, and you've been incredibly consistent all season with top-five finishes at every round. What’s been your key to staying up front?

My keys have been that I’ve just been practicing at home. I’ve been to an Osborne camp, and it was really fun. I worked on a lot of things at the camp. I do a lot of biking at the race tracks, I try to stay ahead of some of the girls in my class, and I’ve gotten some really good starts, too!

Who would you like to thank for helping you stay at the forefront of the championship fight and for supporting you this season?

Osburn Offroad, Alba, ATV Four Play, BNR, Cecco Racing, Fasst Co, GBC, Get It Performance, HMF, L & W Distribution-WAMCO, LS4, Moose, Nine 2, Peak Powder Coating, Power Madd, Pro Graphix, Rusty Fry, 7 & 8 Inn.