Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 10:20 AM
JORDAN ASHBURN CLAIMS XC1 OPEN PRO VICTORY AT THE BUCKWHEAT 100 GNCC
FLATROCK MOTORCLUB GASGAS FACTORY RACING TAKES FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON!
• Jordan Ashburn charges to XC1 Open Pro victory at Buckwheat 100!
• Former GNCC Champion makes the most of GASGAS EX 450F transition
• Also finishes second overall to match season-best GNCC result
Armed with the GASGAS EX 450F, Ashburn arrived ready for battle at The Buckwheat 100 following the annual summer break, with the former GNCC Champion establishing a strong position early in the three-hour race, fighting among the front-runners as the race progressed.
After an action-packed race and a late-race surge, Ashburn crossed the finish-line and took the checkered flag for his first XC1 Open Pro Class victory of the 2025 season, taking a wave of momentum into the final three rounds. His second-place podium overall matched his season-best GNCC result.
Jordan Ashburn: “We had a different format today, and it was straight-up racing between all of us in both the XC1 and XC2 classes. I found myself battling inside the top-three, top-four all day today, and a lot of passes were made on a track that was hard to pass on! Everyone was sending it, and then that last lap, I made a few really important passes and got to the lead of XC1, which was awesome. I feel good heading into The Mountaineer – we were able to win it last year, so to come out of here with a good finish is great. We made a switch back to the 450 after riding the 350 all year, and I think this was a big step forward for me, so I’m looking forward to putting it on the center of the box.”
XC1 Open Pro Class Results
1. Jordan Ashburn, Flatrock Motorclub GASGAS Factory Racing
2. Liam Draper, Yamaha
3. Craig DeLong, Husqvarna
4. Ben Kelley, KTM