Paul Whibley Race Report: Central EnduroJuly 12, 2016Light rain greeted riders for the Central Enduro at Bideford near Masterton. This was my first race on the new FX 450. I had done a few laps on the bike at Taikorea but a farmland Enduro was going to be a little different.
Westley Wolfe Race Report: Tomahawk and Snowshoe GNCCJuly 7, 2016The 2016 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series has officially reached its summer break. With a two month racing hiatus, Westley Wolfe holds the third place position in the XC2 Pro-Am National Championship.
Team UXC Race Report: AMSOIL SnowshoeJune 30, 2016As another race weekend fast approached, and our riders made their way to Snowshoe, WV; for a short while it looked as if there would be no Round 9. The whole area was hit by severe thunderstorms causing torrential rain and flash flooding. This washed away many bridges and roads, stopping many riders making their way up the mountain.
Rocky Mountain ATV*MC/KR4 Arrive-N-Ride Team Conquers Snowshoe GNCC With 17 Top-Ten FinishesJune 30, 2016The Rocky Mountain ATV*MC/KR4 Arrive-N-Ride Team captured an impressive 17 top-ten finishes on Sunday in what proved to be the toughest GNCC course of the entire 13-round series.
Coastal Racing Husqvarna's Craig DeLong Shines at Snowshoe GNCC, Sipes Returns to Racing After InjuryJune 30, 2016Husqvarna-backed Coastal Racing Team's Craig DeLong had a stand-out performance on Sunday with a 2nd place finish in the XC2 Pro Lites Class at Round 9 of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series. DeLong also matched his best overall finish of the season with 5th place among the world's fastest off-road racing talent. Additionally, team rider Ryan Sipes returned to racing after an injury to capture 6th in XC1 Pro, while Layne Michael finished 7th in the XC2 Pro Lites Class.
Multi-Time Off-Road Champion Kailub Russell Signs Unprecedented Contract Extension with FMF KTM Factory Racing TeamJune 29, 2016KTM North America, Inc. is pleased to announce that multi-time GNCC Champion and reigning National Enduro Champion, Kailub Russell, has signed a four-year contract extension with the FMF KTM Factory Racing Team. Russell’s unprecedented contract extension includes an additional four years that will carry out through the duration of Russell’s racing career.
Coastal Racing ATV Team Report: Snowshoe GNCCJune 29, 2016The Coastal Racing/MSR/Maxxis/Waynesburg Yamaha ATV Team put forth a strong performance on Saturday to capture two top-five finishes at Snowshoe Mountain - the toughest race of the GNCC Series. Brycen Neal maintained his consistency to finish 5th in the XC1 Pro Class while his teammate, Eli Kiger, earned his fifth consecutive podium finish with 2nd place in the College B (16-21) Class.
DP Brakes Sponsored Riders Dominating The 2016 GNCC Championship Heading Into Summer BreakJune 29, 2016DP Brakes sponsored riders continue to dominate competition after nine rounds of the 2016 GNCC Championship Series. The series is heading into the Summer break.
Coastal Racing Announces Groundbreaking Sponsorship With Haibike, a Global Leader in Pedal-Assisted Bicycles (eBikes)June 29, 2016The Coastal Racing Team is pleased to announce a groundbreaking sponsorship with Haibike, a pioneering German electric bicycle brand. The team's ATV, Side-by-Side and Motorcycle riders, along with crew members, will utilize Haibike's innovative eBikes for the remainder of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) season.
Can-Am Renegade X xc 1000R ATV Pro Bryan Buckhannon Wins Snowshoe GNCCJune 29, 2016Bryan Buckhannon rode his Can-Am Renegade X xc 1000R to victory at a rain-soaked 2016 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country series race in Showshoe, W.Va. Can-Am X-Team teammate Kevin Cunningham joined Buckhannon on the class podium to expand his class points lead. Can-Am racers also notched two regional racing victories for the Can-Am X-Team.
Factory FMF KTM Racing Team’s Kailub Russell Overtakes the GNCC Points Lead With a Big Win at SnowshoeJune 28, 2016FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Kailub Russell reclaimed the XC1 Pro Overall points lead on Sunday after an impressive victory at Round 9 of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series. Additionally, Westfield Powersports/KTM-Supported rider Jordan Ashburn finished 3rd in the XC1 Pro Class after three grueling hours of racing.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Josh Strang Finishes 5th in XC1 Pro ClassJune 28, 2016The Snowshoe GNCC, Round 9, took place this past weekend in Snowshoe, WV. Leading up to the race, there was a big storm, that dropped about 4 inches of rain, causing havoc in the surrounding areas. Fortunate for the racers, the event is held on top a mountain and most of the rain was able to run off. The repercussions were small, as it only caused standing water and slick conditions but the course was still raceable.
