Monday, June 29, 2026 | 2:00 PM
JASON TINO AND BRANDY RICHARDS CLAIM
SNOWSHOE GNCC PODIUM FINISHES
KTM Offroad Update
GRAND NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY SERIES – ROUND 9
Equipped with the KTM 250 XC-F, Tino entered Round 9 in strong form after recording five consecutive podium finishes – including back-to-back victories at Rounds 5 and 6 – and was aiming to continue that momentum at the Snowshoe GNCC.
A measured ride saw Tino secure third place with a total race time of 2:56:14, entering the summer break tied for second in the XC2 250 Pro Class standings, just nine points outside of the series lead.
Jason Tino: “It was pretty gnarly out there – Snowshoe always is! I was a little off the pace today and the boys at the front were riding really well, but I just felt like I was lacking a little experience that I missed out on getting last year at this round due to my injury. Next year we’ll come back better and we’ll aim for some improvements across the summer break.”
A technical track layout in West Virginia saw Richards favor consistency as she remained firmly in the WXC Class title fight, racing her KTM 350 XC-F FACTORY EDITION to second place on the podium this weekend.
The podium finish, which was Brandy's seventh of the season, keeps her second in the WXC championship standings, just seven points from the series lead.
Brandy Richards: “Snowshoe is no joke. It was super-technical and with the rain it made it that much harder. I rode smart at this one, so I am stoked to come away with a solid finish and some good points.”
FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Davis arrived at Snowshoe looking to build on his top-five result at the Watkins Glen round, although the reigning XC2 250 Pro Class Champion faced adversity early in the three-hour encounter.
A collision with another rider on Lap 1 left Davis without a rear brake, but he showed resilience aboard his KTM 450 XC-F to salvage another strong fifth-place finish despite the setback. The result moves him to ninth in the XC1 Open Pro championship standings.
Grant Davis: “It was an up-and-down day for me at Snowshoe. Another rider and I came together on Lap 1 and I lost my rear brake, which was unfortunate. I was able to charge back to a solid result, so now we’ll look forward to the next one.”
Defending XC1 Open Pro Class Champion Ben Kelley experienced a challenging day at Round 9, continuing to manage the effects of recent injuries that have limited his regular training schedule. Aboard the KTM 350 XC-F FACTORY EDITION, Kelley showed determination to secure eighth place and remain firmly in the title fight.
Kelley will use the summer break to focus on recovery and rebuild his race fitness, with the GNCC Series set to resume at The John Penton GNCC in September.
Ben Kelley: “It was a tough day on the mountain – I’ve been nursing some injuries and haven't been able to ride or train like I need to. It finally caught up to me, but I am looking forward to summer break and getting healthy to come out swinging for the remaining races.”
XC1 Open Pro Class Results
1. Steward Baylor Jr, Kawasaki
2. Jordan Ashburn, Honda
3. Grant Baylor, Kawasaki
5. Grant Davis, FMF KTM Factory Racing
7. Craig DeLong, Husqvarna
8. Ben Kelley, FMF KTM Factory Racing
XC2 250 Pro Class Results
1. Angus Riordan, Honda
2. Jhak Walker, Beta
3. Jason Tino, FMF KTM Factory Racing
WXC Class Results
1. Korie Steede, Husqvarna
2. Brandy Richards, FMF KTM Factory Racing
3. Danielle McDonald, Yamaha
U.S. HARD ENDURO SERIES – SQUAMISH HARD ENDURO
Five-time U.S. Hard Enduro Champion Trystan Hart was also in action over the weekend, contesting the Squamish Hard Enduro.
The Canadian showcased his skill across the technical British Columbia circuit layout, claiming victory at the U.S. Hard Enduro exhibition event following two days of competition onboard his KTM 300 XC.
It was another impressive performance from the FMF KTM Factory Racing team rider Hart, taking full advantage of the conditions to put on a show in typically demanding terrain.
Trystan Hart: "The event was definitely trickier than everyone thought – they added some sneaky stuff into the course, and there were so many lines! The conditions were perfect and the dirt was sick – plus there were so many people out here, which made it a lot of fun for us. So it was a good day, and we wrapped it up with P1."
Pro Class Results
1. Trystan Hart, FMF KTM Factory Racing
2. Ryder LeBlond, Husqvarna
3. Matt Green, KTM