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GBC Motorsports’ Bryan
Cook Podiums "America's Toughest Race"
Snowshoe
GNCC - Round 7 - Snowshoe, WV- June 25, 2011
Anaheim, CA (6/29/2011) -Upon arrival
at the top of Snowshoe Mountain in Snowshoe, WV,
fans are greeted by picturesque views, a village
that offers plush lodging and fine dining, and activities
for the whole family. Don’t be fooled into
thinking this is just another ski resort, however.
The terrain that lurks in the woods and slopes below
the village is some of the most rugged on earth,
and once a year the town hosts the GNCC series for
what is billed as “America’s Toughest
Race.”
The unique starting grid for this event lines
riders up in rows of five as they were flagged
off in five-second increments. The morning race
would utilize only one side of the mountain, making
the course 14 miles in length.
Kevin McKeown was the top finishing GBC rider
by winning the 16-19 C class for the 4th time
in 2011. He placed 11th overall. Forest Wharton
once again bested the +45 4x4 class. Garon Davis
used his 2nd place finish in the Sport 15+ class
to further extend his series points lead.
Kristen Atwell used her considerable rough-terrain
experience and the grip of her X-Rex tires to
claim 3rd in the Pro Women’s class for the
day. Kara Merritt followed in 4th and is just
one point out of the top three in the standings.
The afternoon pro race featured a “double
loop,” bringing the course length up to
23 miles. Upon completion of lap number one, GBC
riders Bryan Cook and Johnny Gallagher had worked
their way up to 3rd and 4th respectively, mere
seconds from the race leader. Halfway through
the 2-hour race Cook and Gallagher both checked
in inside the top 5. Unfortunately Gallagher suffered
a mechanical failure in the third lap that ended
his day early.
Cook continued to shred the Snowshoe trails and
after 2 hours and 10 minutes of racing crossed
the finish line in 3rd place, making his first
podium appearance of the 2011 season. “I
made the switch to the X-Rex rear tires for the
rough conditions of this race and I couldn’t
be happier with the result,” said Cook.
Kevin Yoho and Jeff Pickens would also place
their GBC-equipped machines inside the top 10
for the day. In the XC2 Pro Am class teammates
Aarol Bright and Richie Brown finished 4th and
5th respectively, capping off an impressive day
for GBC Motorsports.
About GBC Motorsports:
GBC Motorsports has been building ATV tires for
over 30 years. Manufactured under the Greenball
name initially, in 1995, GBC Motorsports was formed
to focus on bringing to the ATV and Powersports
market performance tires for every riding style.
GBC Motorsport’s passion is to provide the
highest quality, best value, and most innovative
performance tires to the Powersports enthusiast.
www.gbcmotorsports.com
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