PALATKA, Fla. (March 1, 2026) – The Moose Racing Wild Boar race in Palatka, Florida delivered another thrilling chapter in the Progressive Grand National Cross Country (GNCC Racing) Series 2026 season, with rugged Florida terrain and packed support setting the stage for fierce competition across the board. With the roar of ATVs echoing across the Hog Waller Campground and ATV Resort on Saturday, February 28, fans were treated to high-stakes racing.

In the XC1 Pro class, Phoenix Racing Yamaha’s Brycen Neal continued his dominant 2026 campaign by earning his second-straight overall win to open the season, adding to his momentum after a strong victory at the Big Buck GNCC earlier this month. Neal’s performance once again highlighted his consistency and championship history as he navigated the Wild Boar course with pace and poise to hold off a competitive field. His back-to-back triumphs have firmly established him as the rider to beat this year as the GNCC ATV championship battle unfolds.

Phoenix Racing Yamaha/Action Off-Road/Pierce Performance’s John Glauda Jr. rode a smart, methodical race in the challenging two-hour Wild Boar GNCC ATV event, battling his way forward through the pack and ultimately securing the second overall position after several key battles for position throughout the day. Meanwhile, BNR Motorsports/Fearless/Kenda Tires’ Steven Harrell also turned in a strong performance, steadily pushing up the leaderboard and fighting hard through mixed terrain to claim the third overall spot. Both riders showed resilience and strategic riding as they worked their way into podium contention against a deep and competitive field.

Stewart Boys Racing/Kenda/Pierce Performance’s Wyatt Wilkin and HHR/Fly Racing/QuadTech’s Hunter Hart both looked strong early in the two-hour Wild Boar GNCC ATV race, running near the front and mixing it up with the leaders as the green flag dropped. As the race wore on and the Florida terrain took its toll, both riders faced stiff competition and the relentless pace of the front-running group, ultimately settling into solid rides that earned them fourth and fifth overall on the day. Their efforts showed both raw speed and race-day grit, pushing hard from start to finish against a deep field of competitors before crossing the line just shy of the podium.

Coming through to take his second-straight XC2 Pro-Am class win of the season was CST Tires/Fly Racing/Elka/LMR Motor’s Braxton Grosse after a hard-fought battle throughout the race. Grosse would continue to push and make his way through the sandy terrain of Florida as he finished sixth overall on the day.

As the checkered flag came out, Action Off-Road/Maxxis/Lonestar Racing’s Jay Shadron would come across the line sixth in XC1 and seventh overall on the day. Shadron ultimately would put int a good race as he moved up through the pack steadily and put himself in contention to try and battle for a top five finish on the day. Battling back-and-forth was Merritt Racing/BNR Motorsports/GBC Tire’s Josh Merritt as he came through to finish seventh in XC1 and eighth overall on the day. Merritt would continue to push throughout the duration of the race, as the laps clicked off through the loamy Florida terrain.

Putting in a consistent race was OBOR/Moose Racing/Parts Unlimited/Lonestar Racing’s Adam McGill. As the laps continued McGill would find himself steadily running eighth in XC1 and ninth overall on the day. Phoenix Racing Yamaha’s Grayson Eller would battle his way up to ninth in XC1 and 10^th overall on the day at round two in Palatka, Florida for the Moose Racing Wild Boar GNCC.

Rounding out the XC2 Pro-Am top three finishers were TDR Motorsports/Elka/ATV Four-Play’s Jeremiah Wolf coming through to earn second, and Cole Lykins making his way up to third to take the last podium spot.

Taking home Top Amateur honors at the Moose Racing Wild Boar GNCC was Bryce Pullen who came through to earn 17^th overall on the day and the number one spot in the College A class. Harrison Lindsey would come in to earn 18^th overall on the day, second in College A and second atop the Top Amateur podium. Rounding out the Top Amateur podium was Andrew Smallwood as he came through the finish line in 19^th overall and third in the College A class.

In today’s Moose Racing Wild Boar GNCC AM ATV race in Palatka, Florida, a impressive display of speed, strategy and endurance was shown as Pro Row 784/Victory Golf Carts’ Brandon Frazier powered his way to the Overall and 4x4 Pro class win, holding off a hard-charging field to take the top spot. Close behind him in second place was Kaden Wharff Racing/OBOR/Action Off-Road/KMK’s Kaden Wharff, who rode a strong, consistent race to secure the runner-up finish overall and in the 4x4 Pro class. Rounding out the podium in third was Elioff Racing/BNR Motorsports/GBC Tire’s Jessica Elioff, continuing her solid season with a well-earned top three overall result in the highly competitive AM race. Elioff would also earn her first WXC class win of the season.

Black Oak Contracting/Osburn Off-Road/Pro Concept Plumbing’s Dayton Hickey powered through to take third in the 4x4 Pro class after a rough and sandy two-hour race. Coming through to take second in the WXC class was Fearless/Teixeira Tech/BNR Motorsport’s Hannah Hunter after she held that position for the duration of the race. After starting back in seventh on the opening lap, Pierce Performance/Moose Racing/Lonestar Racing’s Chloe Harper would put her head down and push – making her way up to third in the class as the checkered flag flew.

Coming through to earn the Overall Youth ATV win and YXC1 Super Mini Sr. (13-15) class win at round two was Jackson Hancock as he held the lead through the sand for much of the race. Jacob Smallwood would battle back and work his way up to second overall and in the YXC1 class, while Gavin Brand came through to round out the top three Overall Youth ATV finishers after he would battle through the pack. In the YXC2 Super Mini Jr. (12-13) class it was Brooks Hill from start to finish. Torque Tong came through to battle up to second in the class, while Stratton Weddle held on to finish third in the YXC2 class at the Wild Boar GNCC.

The 250 (13-15) class saw Noah Slocum earning the class win, Brantley Slack took the win in the 250 (13-15) Limited class, Kruz Libecco earned the 125 (8-12) class win and Kayden Muse would clinch the 125 (8-12) Limited class win at round two. Trace Oliver came through to earn the 90 (8-12) class win, Taylynn Davis earned the Schoolgirl (12-15) class win, while Kaydence Wiggins earned the Girls Sr. (12-15) class win and Kartyr Phillips took home the Girls Jr. (8-11) class win. Kolston Wilson would come through and battle for the 70 (6-11) class win in Florida.

In the Micro ATV race it was Justin Collins Jr. battling through the conditions to take the overall and MXC1 (8-9) class win. Sage Shields would come through to earn second overall on the day after battling his way up to the front of the pack to also earn the MXC2 (6-8) class win. River Netherton found himself rounding out the top three overall finishers in the Micro ATV race, while he also finished second in the MXC1 (8-9) class.

Jackston Norman would come through to take home the 90 Stock Sr. (9) class win, while Mason Gaydos took home the 90 Stock Jr. (8) class win. Messiah South would battle throughout the race to take the 50 Sr. (6-7) class win, and CJ Botelho came through after five laps to take home the 50 Jr. (4-5) class win.

Taking home the Overall Micro Bike win was Peyton Austin as he came through to also take home the MXC1 (8-9) class win, while Ryder Baricska battled throughout to take home second overall and in the MXC1 class. Bennett Edmunds would round out the top three micro bike finishers. Carson Zink would come through in the MXC2 (6-8) class and take home the win at round two.

The 50 Sr. 1 (7) class saw Kolt Morrison take the win, while Landon Babineau takes the 50 Sr. 2 (6) class win. Weston Rose would earn the 50 Jr. 1 (6-7) class win, and Kanton Lanier would take home the 50 Jr. 2 (4-5) class win in Florida. Rylee Huff earned the Girls (6-9) class win, Macklin Freeman would earn the Micro-E1 (7-8) class win, Jagger Weston would earn the Micro-E2 (4-6) class win, Brody Bown earned the Micro-E3 (4-6) class win, and Wake Taylor earned the Micro (4-6) Shaft Drive class. Hudson Hart came through to earn the Trail Rider (6-9) class win.

The AMSOIL Moto Hero for the Wild Boar GNCC would go to Alexander Rodriguez, 25, from Clermont, Florida. Alexander is in the Air Force and serves as a E4 – Senior Airman. Alexander has been serving in the United States Air Force for 4 years and currently serves as a Crew Chief on the C-130J. Alexander has aided in countless rescue missions within his search and rescue squadron. Alexander will receive a $250 AMSOIL Shopping Spree, an American Flag Courtesy of Columbia Flag & Sign Co. along with a gift certificate to their online store.

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