Round Four of the Progressive GNCC Series, the 2026 FMF Camp Coker Bullet, brought Phoenix Racing Honda to Society Hills, South Carolina, for one of the most anticipated and challenging stops on the national calendar. Since its addition to the GNCC schedule in 2016, Camp Coker has quickly become a favorite among riders and fans alike for its varied terrain, flowing woods sections, fast field runs, and unpredictable sandy-loam surfaces that demand both speed and stamina from competitors.

The property at Moree’s Sportsman’s Preserve, which hosts the event, offers a uniquely demanding course that blends old motocross sections with tight singletrack and wideopen trail segments, a combination that rewards strategic racing and resilience as the laps wear on.  

This year’s edition delivered just that and more for Phoenix Racing Honda, with topfive efforts across multiple classes, a first win with the team, and significant moves in the championship standings, setting the tone for continued momentum as the series heads toward Round Five in Kentucky.

Ashburn Makes the Most of Round Four

Ashburn delivered a solid performance this weekend, overcoming a track he doesn’t mesh well with. He capitalized on a strong start and spent the first four laps in a podium position, but ultimately crossed the finish line in fifth. He exits this round third in the XC1 Open Pro points standings and is motivated to continue building momentum heading into round five.

“Camp Coker is always a tough track for me. It doesn’t really suit my style, but I’m happy to come away with a fifth this weekend. I got a great start, which helped a lot in the dry conditions. After that, it was all about buckling down and hitting my lines.” - Jordan Ashburn

Witkowski Battles Through Penalty

Witkowski crossed the finish line in first on the opening lap, setting a strong early pace.

However, a thirty second penalty at the end of lap one put him at a disadvantage. Despite the penalty, Witkowski remained competitive, holding third place after lap two before gradually working his way back to finish eighth. The weekend provided valuable lessons as he looks ahead to the next round, determined to refine his setup and return stronger. He leaves the dust of Camp Coker fifth in points, only one point behind fourth.

“Yeah, it was a tough one for me. I made things harder on myself with a 30-second penalty at the end of lap one. From there, I worked my way back into a good position, but I ultimately struggled with a new setup this round and just couldn’t ride like myself for the rest of the race.” - Mike Witkowski

Victory in Coker for Riordan

After a challenging start to the season and issues at the previous two rounds that put both Gus Riordan and the team under pressure, Riordan delivered a major turnaround at the Society Hills round. Coming off two DNFs, he knew a strong performance was essential to get back on track for the championship. Rising to the occasion, Riordan took the lead early, claimed first place during the opening lap, and held the position through the entire race to earn his first win with the team. With this dominant ride, Riordan now sits fourth in the XC2 250 Pro points standings, keeping a championship podium firmly within reach. The victory represents a significant rebound for both Riordan and the team, showcasing their resilience and setting the stage for an exciting run in the upcoming rounds.

“Coker is one of my favorite venues to race at, so I was stoked to get the win there and earn my first win for Phoenix. I took the lead about halfway through the first lap and held it all the way to the checkered flag. I didn’t do anything crazy, I just focused on racing my own race.”  - Gus Riordan

Podium Highlights Jones’ Weekend

Jones returned to a course she loves, and the results did not disappoint. She got off to a strong start and positioned herself into fourth on the opening lap. She steadily made her way forward despite a few early mistakes and had to navigate the challenging obstacles and heavy traffic requiring focus and skill. She went on to secure her first podium of the season, crossing the finish line in second. Jones also collected valuable points to strengthen her championship standings.

“Camp Coker is always one of my favorite races of the year, and I was excited coming into this round. I got off to a solid start and entered the woods in third. I made a few mistakes on the first lap, but I found my groove again and started charging forward. The track got really gnarly and the lappers were tough to manage, but overall it was a great race and I’m stoked to grab my first podium of the year.” - Tayla Jones