Inaugural Limestone
100 GNCC this Weekend in Indiana
Points Battle Heats up in
Ultra-Competitive ATV Divisions
Morgantown, WV (5/9/2012) -
After five rounds of the Can-Am Grand National
Cross Country Series in the books, it’s
defending champ Chris Borich who leads the championship
point standings heading into this weekend’s
inaugural Limestone 100 GNCC in Springville, Ind.
What separates Borich from the rest of the field
isn’t necessarily the number of wins, but
the consistency in results, as Borich is the only
rider who has finished on the podium every round
this season.
Precision/Moto X Perts/ITP/Lonestar/RG Motorsports’
Adam McGill currently trails Borich in the point
standings in the second place spot. McGill is
still working out the bugs of a brand-new program
this season, and two separate mechanical issues
have set him back in the points. Despite these
setbacks and challenges, McGill’s actual
ride time has proven him to be the most consistent
runner-up to the champ so far.
With the exception of Borich, each of the riders
inside the top ten overall has at least one finish
in the double digits, some having to do with mechanical
issues and others due to rider issues, making
the chase to November’s season finale an
even more exciting battle. Ballance Racing Yamaha’s
Taylor Kiser has experienced almost every aspect
of racing in the two short months of the season.
Round one was cut short after an injury; round
three brought his first win in two years, and
round four was ended early with a mechanical failure,
but Kiser has still managed to only trail McGill’s
second place spot by one point heading into this
weekend’s race.
And then there’s Ballance Racing’s
Walker Fowler, who came close to beating Borich
last round after leading a majority of the two-hour
race in Kentucky. Fowler, too, has a less-than-desirable
sixteenth place finish under his belt but he has
bounced back from the mechanical issue and continues
to pressure the field of veterans that sit within
striking distance of the rookie Pro racer.
Motoworks/Can-Am’s Chris Bithell has had
a consistent run up until last round when he struggled
with chain derailment issues, managing to salvage
enough laps to land class points for the day.
Bithell sits only seven points behind Fowler in
the overall standings and since consistency is
usually on his side, there’s a good chance
we’ll see Bithell on the podium more times
than not. Bowers Motorcycle/Coastal National Guard/Yokley
Racing’s Jarrod McClure hasn’t missed
a beat since he conquered the mechanical issues
that held him back in the beginning of the season.
The silent sleeper has posted two consecutive
fourth place finishes, where he’s proven
to be a contender in this year’s ultra-competitive
XC1 class.
The XC2 Pro Am division finally saw a repeat
winner last round in Waynesburg Yamaha’s
Gabe Phillips, as he topped points leader Eric
Hoyland and DeRisi Racing teammate Braden Henthorn
in a close battle. Tireballs-backed Patrick McGuire
started off the season on fire, but the young
rider has dropped off the podium recently, although
he still holds second place in the overall standings.
Greg’s ATV & Cycle’s Matt Hanna
isn’t far behind the foursome as he rounds
out top five in the overall standings.
Spectator passes run $15 for the full weekend,
with pro pit access and pro autographs at no additional
charge. On Saturday, youth riders race at 8 a.m.,
amateur racers and the top utility and Women riders
race at 10 a.m., and the top amateurs and the
pros race at 1 p.m.
To get to the track, take IN-37 to Old in-37,
turn west and follow the signs to the Lawrence
County Recreational Park.
About
GNCC Racing
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series
is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded
in 1979, the 13-round championship is produced
exclusively by Racer Productions. Each event is
nationally televised on the Versus Network, and
consists of two race days: ATVs and side-by-side
machines on Saturday, and motorcycles on Sunday.
The grueling three-hour races draw as many as
1,800 riders, making it the largest off-road racing
series in the world. For more information, please
visit www.gnccracing.com.
www.gnccracing.com
122 Vista Del Rio Drive
Morgantown, WV 26508
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