Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Thad Duvall Finishes Third at Palatka, Florida GNCCMarch 13, 2018In conjunction with Daytona Bike Week, the Wild Boar Round 2 GNCC took place in Palatka, Florida. The course of rough, ever-changing terrain native to the area was 13 miles long with lap times averaging 28 minutes for the leaders. Temperatures were the warmest of the season so far, reaching into the 80’s.
Trail Jesters KTM Racing - Wild Boar GNCC Team ReportMarch 13, 2018The Wild Boar GNCC is always a tough race with track conditions that push riders to their limit. Team rider Ben Kelley got off to a mid pack start in the PM race. Ben then worked his way up to 4th in class on lap one and began to reel in his training partner and fellow KTM rider Josh Toth on lap two as the duo battled for the lead until the end.
Kailub Russell Wins Second-Straight GNCC with a Hard-Fought Performance in FloridaMarch 13, 2018FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Kailub Russell earned career-win No. 49 on Sunday for Round 2 of the AMA Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series in Palatka, Florida. Russell’s hard-fought victory marks his 2nd of the 2018 season as he continues to set the bar high for the orange brand, who enjoyed four riders inside the top five overall for an impressive showing.
Open Practice Between Florida & Georgia GNCC at Aonia Pass MXMarch 12, 2018Motocross track will be open Wednesday and Thursday 10am-5pm
GBC Motorsports ready for Battle at Round 1 of the GNCC ChampionshipMarch 2, 2018Racers and fans from across the country gathered at Henry Turner’s Big Buck Farm in Union, South Carolina for what would turn out to be an exciting day full of high octane racing to open the GNCC season.
100% Introduces Spring Eyewear CollectionMarch 1, 2018100% has refined and expanded their line of performance + active lifestyle eyewear. The team worked closely with engineers and athletes, most notably three-time UCI Road World Champion Peter Sagan, to enhance the line. With three entirely new models and new colorways and refinements on all twelve models, 100% brings a complete eyewear offering for both on and off the bike.
Team UXC Racing: Big Buck Race ReportMarch 1, 2018GNCC Round 1 Big Buck was held in Union, SC this past weekend and Team UXC had a great first showing with a first-place, a second and two thirds to wrap up the first race of the season.
JCR/Honda 2018 GNCC Season Opener RecapFebruary 27, 2018The GNCC season kicked off this past Sunday and the VP Racing Fuels “Big Buck” did not disappoint. Round 1 in Union, South Carolina drew capacity crowds and nearly 2000 competitors lining up to race throughout the weekend’s events. The weather was epic, with a light rain shower early Sunday to treat the racers to fantastic conditions on the 12-plus mile XC circuit.
Husqvarna Motorcycles and Rockstar Energy Drink Extend Global PartnershipFebruary 27, 2018Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce the extension of their strategic global partnership with Rockstar Energy Drink, for an additional two years. Officially lengthening their highly successful collaboration, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders will set out to achieve continued success in all major off-road disciplines worldwide through 2018 and 2019.
KR4/Husqvarna Team Report: Big Buck GNCCFebruary 27, 2018After a four-month hiatus, racing picked back up at the AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series with the 22nd running of the Big Buck GNCC in Union, South Carolina. Anticipation was at an all-time high for the green flag to wave where record breaking attendance was on hand. The KR4/Husqvarna team proved they will be top contenders in each class with multiple top ten finishes and stand out rides.
FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Sweeps Opening Round with Kailub Russell and Josh Toth up FrontFebruary 27, 2018The FMF KTM Factory Racing Team kicked off the 2018 AMA Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series in a big way on Sunday by sweeping both XC1 Open Pro and XC2 250 Pro classes at Round 1 in Union, South Carolina. Defending Overall National Champion, Kailub Russell, emerged victorious in a close battle to the finish and his teammate, Josh Toth, showed up to defend his title as well with a victory in the XC2 class. Additionally, KTM-Support riders had a good showing at the Big Buck GNCC with Steward Baylor Jr. finishing 3rd in the XC1 class and Ben Kelley finishing 2nd in XC2.
Yamaha U.S. Announces 2018 bLU cRU Off-Road Motorcycle Racing TeamsFebruary 23, 2018Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., is proud to announce its bLU cRU Off-Road Motorcycle Racing Teams for 2018, which include AmPro/Yamaha, now in its 21st year as a Yamaha bLU cRU racing team, along with the Raines Riding University/Atlas Sales/Yamaha team. The announcement was made by Donnie Luce, Amateur MX/ATV/Off-Road Coordinator, Motorsports Racing Division, for Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.