SNOWSHOE, W.Va. (July 22, 2026) – The 2026 Yamaha Racing Snowshoe GNCC marked another memorable weekend of racing atop Snowshoe Mountain, where the women's and girls' classes took on one of the toughest and most iconic stops on the Progressive Grand National Cross Country (GNCC Racing) Series, an AMA National Championship. Riders battled through the mountain's rocky, technical terrain as championship contenders continued to separate themselves, first-time winners added their names to the history books, and valuable points were on the line before the series heads into its annual summer break ahead of the championship stretch run in September.

The WXC ATV class saw  Elioff Racing/BNR Motorsports/GBC Tires’ Jessica Elioff return to the top step of the podium at Snowshoe, ending Pierce Performance/Moose Racing/Lonestar’s Chloe Harper's impressive winning streak with a commanding performance. Elioff grabbed the lead on the opening lap and never relinquished it, leading all four laps to earn the victory after two hours of racing. 

Harper remained within striking distance throughout the opening half of the race, running second after lap one before slipping to third on lap two. The defending champion mounted a late charge on the final lap, making the pass on Stewart Boys Racing/Kenda/Action Off-Road’s Andrea Rodgers to reclaim second and finish 1 minute, 55 seconds behind Elioff. 

Rodgers turned in one of her strongest rides of the season, moving into second on lap two and holding the position until the closing stages of the race. Harper's last-lap pass dropped Rodgers to third, but she crossed the finish line just 0.030 seconds behind second place after an exciting battle to the checkered flag.

BNR Motorsports/Kenda/Lonestar's Avery Collins finished fourth after remaining inside the top five all race long, while JMR/Action Off-Road/GBC/Moose Racing’s Katelyn Osburn completed the top five.

In the Women's (15+) ATV class, Gracie Wolfe earned her second consecutive victory after charging through the field during the opening laps. Wolfe started third before moving into second on lap two, then took over the lead on lap three and never looked back to secure the back-to-back wins.

Kate Raubenstrauch led the opening two laps after grabbing the early lead, but was overtaken by Wolfe on the third lap. Raubenstrauch held on for second, while Alyssa Rodgers rounded out the podium in third after spending the entire race inside the top three.

In the Women's (25+) ATV class, Nikki Howard grabbed her second win of the season at Snowshoe. Howard led from the opening lap and remained in control throughout the race to claim the class victory.

Mahala Rich worked her way into second on lap two and maintained the position to the checkered flag, while Sarah Parkhurst rounded out the podium in third after running inside the top three all race long.

Jenna Berg took home her first win of the season in the Women’s C class at Snowshoe. Ella Shriver held second from the opening lap through the finish, while Emma Howell charged from seventh on the opening lap to third by the end of lap two, where she remained to complete the podium.

In the Youth ATV race in the Schoolgirl class, Raelynn Dickerson led all five laps to earn the class victory at Snowshoe. Tenley Hart ran second through the opening four laps before Emma Edwards made the pass on the final lap to claim second. Hart rounded out the podium in third after a strong ride inside the top three all afternoon.

In the Girls Sr. ATV class, Aubree Nicholson charged from second on the opening lap to take over the lead on lap two before pulling away to earn the class victory at Snowshoe. Moon Savage moved into second on the second lap and maintained the position to the checkered flag, while Tori Barrett worked her way onto the podium by moving into third on lap three and holding the spot through the finish.

Kynlee Bowman went back-to-back, getting her second straight victory at Snowshoe in the Girls Jr. class. Audrey Petrilla climbed from third on the opening lap to finish second after making the pass on the final lap, while Brynlee Pullen charged from fifth to third to complete the podium.

Sunday's racing saw the women's motorcycle competitors take on the legendary Snowshoe course, where slick rocks, steep climbs, and technical terrain challenged riders throughout the four-lap race.

In the WXC class, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede returned to the top step of the podium with a commanding performance. Steede took control from the opening lap and never relinquished the lead, leading all four laps to earn the victory at one of the most demanding rounds on the schedule.

FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Brandy Richards settled into third on the opening lap before moving into second on lap two, where she remained for the rest of the race to finish runner-up. Am Pro Yamaha’s Danielle McDonald rounded out the podium in third after running inside the top three throughout the afternoon.

Chopper Automotive’s Carly Lee finished fourth, while Motoohio European Motorbikes/BMW Motorcycles Cincinnati’s Elizabeth Allen completed the top five.

In the Women's Bike class, Kyleigh Fridley charged from third on the opening lap to capture her first class victory at Snowshoe. Madison Harmon held the lead after the second lap but was narrowly overtaken during the final lap, finishing second. Calli Propst rounded out the podium in third after maintaining the position over the final two laps.

In the Women's (30+) Bike class, Amber Aubain led from the opening lap to earn the class victory at Snowshoe. Alicia Cherry completed the challenging race in second to join Aubain on the podium.

In the Women's C Bike class, Giada Peluso led from the opening lap to secure the class victory at Snowshoe. Elle Richardson finished second after completing the challenging course, while Megan Hamrick rounded out the podium in third.

Before the afternoon pro motorcycle race, the youth bike competitors tackled the rocky Snowshoe course, with the girls' classes producing several exciting battles throughout the morning.

In the Girls Super Mini class, Isla Kastel claimed the class victory after reclaiming the lead on the third lap. Kastel led the opening lap before briefly surrendering the top spot to Cassie Fairfield on lap two, but answered immediately to regain the lead and control the remainder of the seven-lap race.

Fairfield finished second after leading one lap, while Baylee Arsenault rounded out the podium in third after a consistent ride inside the top four throughout the afternoon.

In the Girls 85 class, Aubrey Tsakanikas led all six laps to earn the class victory and clinch the 2026 Girls 85 National Championship with three rounds remaining in the season. Tsakanikas controlled the race from the start, adding another win to her dominant championship campaign.

Maura Tsakanikas maintained second throughout the race to finish runner-up, while Elleni Cadieux moved into third on lap four and held the position through the checkered flag to complete the podium.

The Girls 65 class delivered one of the closest battles of the day as Matilda Revoyr earned the victory after regaining the lead on lap three. Revoyr led the opening lap before Jhorjie Walker moved into the top spot on lap two. Revoyr responded the following lap, reclaiming the lead and holding on through the final three laps to secure the win.

Walker finished second after leading one lap, while Gemmini Cadieux rounded out the podium in third. The victory gives Revoyr the points lead heading into the GNCC summer break, setting up what promises to be a close championship battle when the series returns in September.