Jarrod McClure
Wins Ironman GNCC Pro Win
Randy Hamilton Secures Second
Place Finish in Pro-Am Class
2015
GNCC Racing
Ironman - Round 13
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Kaska, PA (11/2/2015) - The JMR
/ Atvriders.com backed team of Jarrod McClure and
Randy Hamilton put in an outstanding performance
at the final round of the Grand National Cross Country
Series this past weekend at the Ironman GNCC in
Crawfordsville, Indiana. McClure earned his second
overall win of the season after commanding the lead
for the majority of the race, which secured McClure
third overall for the year in the XC1 Pro ATV points
race. Teammate Randy Hamilton found himself on the
podium again in the XC2 Pro Am class finishing second
for the day and an impressive thirteenth overall.
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DWT's
Jarrod McClure claims his second GNCC Pro
XC1 Win of the season & his 7th Podium
finish of the year at the Ironman GNCC |
The Ironman GNCC is always the last stop of the
GNCC series in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The old
“Always save the best for last” quote can be used
at this race because it is definitely a favorite
among a majority of racers. The facility brings
to the table everything a GNCC track could offer,
steep hills, creek crossings, tight woods, and
open fields. The track conditions were near perfect
for the day as racers headed to the start to let
it all hang out at the last race of the season.
DWT’s McClure pulled a mid pack start and went
into the woods around seventh position. As riders
hit the first creek crossing the lead group jammed
up in the main line and McClure was able to get
around almost everyone and get into the lead.
McClure held onto the lead for the next two laps
even though he was under pressure for the front
spot.
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Moose
Racing's Jarrod McClure charged his way
into the early lead at the Ironman GNCC |
“We all came into the first creek out there and
as McGill went into the main line everyone else
hesitated and were just lined up waiting to go
through. I knew there was a good line to the right
after walking the course, so I hoped up over these
big rocks and passed about five or six guys putting
myself right into the lead. I had some pressure
early on from Wolf and Bithell, they both passed
me twice out there, but I was able to get back
around them. It was a lot of fun, and I was so
happy to be battling with Chris at his last race.
I will always remember that,” said McClure.
McClure dropped out of the lead in the third
lap, but he stayed right with McGill out front
as they pair pulled away from the pack, but McGill
suffered a mechanical issue in the final few miles
of the race, which allowed McClure to take back
over the lead. He held the lead to the checkered
flag to secure his second win of the year.
“It was just an awesome day out there today,
my ATV worked flawless. The Baldwin motor was
super fast, the DWT tires were hooking up, and
the Elka/Teixeira suspension soaked up everything.
Adam and I were really motoring on that last lap
and I was looking forward to taking it to the
finish with him, so I am bummed he had issues.
Once he was out, I put it in cruise knowing I
had a comfortable gap on second. I am super excited
to pull another win this season in case anyone
thought I just got “lucky” at Snowshoe, ” said
McClure.
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Randy
Hamilton claimed the 2nd Spot on the Ironman
GNCC Podium |
JMR’s XC2 Pro Am racer, Randy Hamilton, earned
second for the day in his class, but it was no
easy task for him after he got bucked off his
ATV early on in the race. Randy remounted and
began a hard charge back to the front. By lap
two, Randy was back into second, but the leader
had almost pulled a minute on him. Hamilton then
had issues with his rear brakes on the last lap
after breaking his axle carrier. He nursed his
ATV around the final lap and was able to secure
second for the day still having a two-minute lead
over third.
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Randy
Hamilton claimed his 7th Pro-Am XC2 Podium
finish of the year & finished out the
year 16th Overall in Points |
Jarrod McClure finished a GNCC career best third
overall in the XC1 Pro class, while his teammate
Randy Hamilton finished fourth in the XC2 Pro
Am class and 16th overall for the year. The JMR
team cannot thank there sponsors enough for all
the support and plan on coming back next year
with an even stronger program.
JMR Racing
Team Sponsors
DWT, DWT Tires,
JMR, Elka Suspension, Teixeira-Tech, HMF, IQ defense,
KG power sports, Bowers Motorcycle, ATVriders.com
Powermadd, Sunstar, Moose Racing, Fourwerx, Spider
Graphics, Bell Helmets, Precision, DP Brakes,
Moto Pro Training, Gorilla Offroad Company, Glann
Innovations, Matto Cycle, Py Racing, Baldwin Motorsports,
Bel Ray, Impact Solutions, Wiseco, Santor Design
Co, Dirtworks Motorsports, Hot Rods, Pivot Works,
Works Connection, Rockwell Watches, IMS, Aliant
Batteries, WRP.
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