Rocky Mountain ATV*MC/KR4/FAR Arrive-N-Ride Team Takes on All-New GNCC Course in GeorgiaMarch 16, 2016Only seven days after the opening round of the 2016 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series opener, the Rocky Mountain ATV*MC/KR4/FAR Arrive-N-Ride team ventured to Sparta, Georgia for an all-new course and experience at the Cannonball GNCC. ANR team members adapted to the new terrain, capturing 12 top-ten finishes throughout the Youth, Amateur and Pro ranks.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Josh Strang Takes Round 2 WinMarch 16, 2016Round 2 of GNCC took place in Sparta, Georgia where rider Josh Strang claimed his second overall win of the season! With the rain passing, the course was left with wet sand, hard-pack, tree roots, and a few mud holes. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racings Josh Strang started the race off in 3rd, but made a quick pass into 2nd place.
UX Race Report: Round 2 Maxxis CannonballMarch 16, 2016The Team UXC Racing family came together again in Sparta after a week of preparation ready to take on the Georgia clay. Thankfully, unlike last year, the sun was shining and the temperature was in the 80s. It was going to be warm and humid when the flag dropped. The track was fast and flowing but would be sure to rough up as the race went on. Polaris chassis, Teixeira-Tech A-arms and Custom Axis suspension set up would be critical on race day to make the most of the strong power of the Polaris Scrambler 1000XP motor. With 10 miles of track to tackle, lappers were still going to be an issue even on such a fast going course with plenty of open sections.
Brycen Neal Secures Third Overall at Cannonball GNCC in GeorgiaMarch 16, 2016The Coastal Racing/MSR/Maxxis/Waynesburg Yamaha team captured two podium finishes on Saturday at round two of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series in Sparta, Georgia. At the inaugural Cannonball GNCC, Brycen Neal secured his second straight podium finish in the XC1 Pro Class, while his teammate Eli Kiger finished second in the College B (16-21) Class in his rookie season.
John Barnes and Phillip McGhee, JR Capture 9th Place in XC1 Pro at Wild Boar GNCCMarch 16, 2016NAC Racing experienced a tough day at the GNCC Season opener in Palatka, Florida but despite the challenges, the team captured a top-ten finish in the XC1 Pro Side-by-Side Class.
Back to Back GNCC Wins for JCR/Honda's Trevor BollingerMarch 15, 2016For the second consecutive weekend the JCR/Honda Red Riders, Chris Bach (XC1) and Trevor Bollinger (XC2) prepared to battle the best Cross Country racers in the world. After a successful first round in Florida, the JCR/Honda duo, packed up their Honda CRF's and headed North to Georgia to train and test before this weekend's GNCC. Testing went well and the Team was ready to battle on race day.
KTM Video - FMF KTM Factory Riders at the Wild Boar GNCCMarch 14, 2016Watch FMF KTM Factory Team riders Kacy Martinez and Kailub Russell battle for the top spot on the podium at the opening round of the GNCC Series in Florida.
FMF KTM Factory Riders Capture Three Top-Five Finishes at Round 2 of GNCC Series in GeorgiaMarch 14, 2016Round 2 of the 2016 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series took place in Sparta, Georgia on Sunday, just seven days after the rough season opener in Florida. FMF KTM Factory riders captured two top-five finishes in the XC1 Pro Class with Kailub Russell finishing second and Russell Bobbitt taking home fourth. Additionally, Kacy Martinez scored her second straight victory in the WXC Class, along with the 10 a.m. overall win.
VitalMX Wild Boar GNCC Photo GalleryMarch 10, 2016Photos on VitalMX from the GNCC Opener in Palatka, FL.
JMR Racing GNCC Racing Round One Race Report: McClure Fourth at Wild BoarMarch 10, 2016The JMR / ATVriders.com backed team of Jarrod McClure and Randy Hamilton returned back to Grand National Cross Country racing this past weekend at the Wild Boar GNCC season opener in Palatka, Florida. McClure earned fourth overall for the day in the XC1 Pro class. JMR teammate Randy Hamilton secured tenth in the XC2 Pro Am class, earning valuable points, despite suffering with a preseason wrist injury.
Obermeyer Suzuki MCS Race Report: Wild BoarMarch 10, 2016The Suzuki Squad of the Obermeyer MCS race team made its way to the sunshine state to line up against the nations best riders to battle on a perfectly prepared racer production course.
Coastal Racing Team Captures Two Top-Five Finishes at Wild Boar GNCCMarch 10, 2016The Husqvarna-backed Coastal Racing Team captured two top-five finishes on Sunday at the opening round of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series in Palatka, Florida. After three hours of racing in some of the most brutal conditions, filled with whooped-out sand sections and deep mud, XC1 Pro rider Ryan Sipes prevailed to capture fifth overall in a highly competitive lineup.
