In a commanding performance at the season-finale Ironman GNCC in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Phoenix Racing Yamaha’s Brycen Neal surged into the lead by lap two and held it to the checkered flag. Meanwhile, Stewart Boys Racing/Kenda/Pierce Performance’s Wyatt Wilkin battled his way at the front of the pack to secure a hard-fought podium finish to end the season.

WFR/Kenda/Fly Racing/BNR’s Walker Fowler ultimately rounded out the podium in third after Merritt Racing/BNR Motorsports/GBC’s Joshua Merritt was docked one position for an on-track incident, shifting the final results and adding another twist to an already dramatic season finale.

Having a back-and-forth day at Ironman was HHR/Fly Racing/QuadTech’s Hunter Hart, as he would come through the finish fifth overall. Hart would make a run towards the front of the pack, running third at one point in the race, but would ultimately be pushed back forcing himself to put on a hard charge to the checkered flag.  

OBOR/Moose Racing/Parts Unlimited/Lonestar’s Adam McGill had a good ride at the season finale in Indiana as he finished sixth overall on the day, continuing to battle throughout the two-hour race to conclude the 2025 season. BNR Motorsports/Fearless/Kenda Tire’s Steven Harrell also found himself consistently in seventh place as he came through timing and scoring.

Coming through in eighth overall was Action Off-Road/AMSOIL/CB Racing’s Chris Borich. After coming through 12th on the opening lap, Borich would put his head down and push on through the Indiana trails. As the checkered flag flew, Borich would have made his way up through the pack by four for his eighth place finish. Action Off-Road/Maxxis Tires/Lonestar Racing’s Austin Abney put in a good ride after starting towards the front. Abney continued to battle for the duration of the race. CST Tires/Fly Racing/Elka/LMR Motors’ Braxton Grosse started his day out on the front row in XC1 and would round out the top 10 overall finishers.

Returning from an injury sustained earlier in the year, Ryland Johnson Racing/SSi Decals/Maxxis Tire’s Elijah Edmondson came back ready to battle. Edmondson would push through and earn the XC2 class win ahead of BNR Motorsports/Senge Graphics/GBC Tire’s Logan Steele and Hilltop Motorsports/Action Off-Road’s Daulton Keyes. All three riders would battle their way through the rugged terrain at the season finale in Indiana.

Earning Top Amateur honors at the Yamaha Racing Ironman GNCC was Cole Lykins as he came through to take the College A class win and 16th overall in the race. Bryce Pullen would come through to stand in second on the Top Amateur podium as he earned second in the College A class and 27th overall. Aiden Jones rounded out the Top Amateur podium with a third in College A, and a 28th overall finishing position.

In the morning ATV race, it was Pro Row 784/Victory Golf Cart’s Brandon Frazier coming through to take the overall win as he held the lead position in the 4x4 Pro class and overall race for all five laps. Frazier found himself out front early and used it to her advance to continue to pull away from the competition. KMK Off-Road/OBOR/FXR’s Kaden Wharff put himself in a good position as he sat second in the 4x4 Pro class and overall, in the race as he came through the finish line after five laps of intense racing through the Indiana woods. 250 All-Star competitor, Noah Lykins would round out the top three overall finishers in the AM ATV race. Lykins would also earn his class win as he battled throughout the duration of the two-hour race.

Rounding out the 4x4 Pro top three was, DeRisi Powersports/Fly Racing/GBC Tire’s  Dylan Walraven. As he started out in the sixth place position, Walraven would put his head down and move forward throughout the next couple of laps, finding himself up to third by the time the checkered flag was waving at the finish line.

Osburn Off-Road/Pierce Performance/Moose Racing’s Chloe Harper would grab the early lead at the Yamaha Racing Ironman GNCC in the WXC ATV class. As the race continued on, she would continue to place a gap over the rest of the WXC field. When the checkered flag flew, Harper would take the class win over Osburn Off-Road/Fearless/Kenda Tire’s Hannah Hunter and Elioff Racing/BNR Motorsports/GBC Tire’s Jessica Elioff. Hunter would also have a consistent day as she managed to hold onto the second place position for the duration of the race. Elioff would work her way up from a fourth place start to the day, battling for majority of the laps to take the last spot on the podium in Indiana.

As the Youth ATV race took off first at Ironman, it would be Landon Glauda battling his way to the front of the pack and making the pass on Bodie Buckhannon for the lead as they headed out onto lap three of the race. Glauda would continue to hold on to take the overall win and YXC1 Super Mini Sr. (13-15) class win. Buckhannon would continue to push forward and finish second overall, earning himself the Youth ATV Overall National Championship. Stetson Owens rounded out the top three overall youth finishers as he came back from an eighth place start to finish third on the day.

Wyatt Culver would come through to take home the YXC2 Super Mini Jr. (12-13) class win at the season finale in Indiana. Brooks Hill and Brayden Cox rounded out the top three YXC2 class finishers. Levi Ringer earned the 250 (13-15) class win, Reese Hoover earned the 250 (13-15) Limited class win, Parker Sloan took the 125 (8-12) class win while Maddox Welborn earned the 125 (8-12) Limited class win. Cason Knecht earned the 90 (8-12) class win, Jenna Berg took home the Schoolgirl (12-15) class win, Bralynn Mathis took the Girls Sr. (12-15) class win and Lydia Arnold grabbed the Girls Jr. (8-11) class win. Rhyder Moran earned the 70 CVT (7-11) class win.

In the Micro ATV race, it was Kruz Libecco coming in to take home the overall win as well as the MXC1 (8-9) class win. Audrey Petrilla came through second overall and in the MXC1 class, while Easton Schmitt grabbed third overall and in MXC1. Casen Jennings came through fourth overall but would earn enough points to earn the Micro ATV Overall National Championship in 2025.

Sage Shields earned the MXC2 (6-8) class win, while Kailyn Sampson took home the 50 Sr. (6-7) class win, Asher Fortner took home the 50 Jr. (4-5) class win and Nathan Cline earned the 90 Stock (8-9) class win.

As the Micro Bike race came to a conclusion, Kane Morrison would come through to take the overall win, and MXC1 class win. Krue Russell grabbed second overall and in MXC1 class, while Ryder Baricska rounded out the top three overall and MXC1 class finishers at the last round of 2025. Kash Brummage earned the MXC2 class win, while Jacobi Duvall earned the 50 Sr. 1 (7) class win. Brexxton Buttrick took home the 50 Sr. 2 (6) class win, and Baylor Poe earned the 50 Jr. 1 (6-7) class win while Kane Gasper earned the 50 Jr. 2 (4-5) class win. Swayze Napier earned first in the Micro-E1 (7-8) class win, Emry Raschke earned the win in the Micro-E2 (4-6) class win with Judson Chambers earning the Micro (4-6) Shaft Drive class win and Landry Cogar earned the Trail Rider (7-9) class win. Arlington Sorge earned a win in the Trail Rider (4-6) class and Kohen Norris earned the Micro-E (4-6) Sr. class at Ironman.

The season finale of the Specialized Turbo eMTB GNCC National Championship took place on Friday afternoon, where Charlie Mullins lined up alongside XC1 Pro competitors and 2025 eMTB Champion, Cody Pivirotto, Harrison Schreiner and Tyler Daniels. Mullins would get the win over Pivirotto with Schreiner finishing third on the day. Pivirotto would be awarded as the 2025 Specialized Turbo eMTB National Champion at the end of the race. 

Josh Wilkins, father of XC1 Pro ATV racer Wyatt Wilkin, was nominated by friends and families as he served in the Army Reserve as a Private, and at the Yamaha Racing Ironman GNCC he was honored as the AMSOIL Moto Hero.

Don’t forget about the GNCC 50th Anniversary Cruise, setting sail with Celebrity Cruise on December 5-8, 2025. This once-in-a-lifetime three-night celebration at sea will honor five decades of racing heritage, champions, and the passionate GNCC community that has fueled the series since 1975. The 50th Anniversary GNCC Cruise will bring together riders, families, fans, and industry partners for a three-night getaway filled with camaraderie, entertainment, and special events. The GNCC Cruise will offer a perfect blend of relaxation, celebration, and racing nostalgia. Upon arrival to the ship a Welcome Reception will take place from 8-10 pm on Friday, December 5, at the pool deck as we depart from Ft. Lauderdale heading to Key West for Saturday, December 6, then moving onto Bimini Islands, Bahamas for the day on Sunday, December 7, and back to Ft. Lauderdale on Monday, December 8.

To book your cruise cabin today please contact Liz Perry, Travel Agent AutoClub, for your cabin quote. Contact Liz Perry by phone (714) 516-3771 or by email [email protected] (please note Liz Perry is located on the West Coast).

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