Motoworks / Can-Am's Chris Bithell placed fifth in the 2012 GNCC XC1 Pro ATV Championship but earned fourth in the GNCC Overall Points to maintain his #4 plate for the 2013 racing season

Vista, CA (11/9/2012) –Can Am / Motoworks backed Chris Bithell would face a real challenge at the final round of racing in the Can Am GNCC series. The world famous Loretta Lynn's Ranch should have been a venue that Bithell could have put in a solid ride in order to close in and secure a close battle in XC1 Pro ATV points however a wiring harness issue shut the Pennsylvanian down as the hard charging XC1 class hit the motocross portion of the track.

Immediate trackside support from fans and other racing teams got Bithell back to his pit where his mechanic worked tirelessly to diagnose and eventually replace the entire wiring harness in order to get Bithell back in the game. While admirable, the efforts would see no gain as the race neared its end, placing Bithell in the 15th spot as the race ended. This was a real let down to the entire team, as so much work as been put into every detail, however the real story is the dedication and positive attitude by the entire Can Am / Motoworks team not only at this event but for the entire 2012 season. At this level, the smallest problem can cost you valuable championship points and fighting back has been the team’s mantra all season long.

Bithell exclaimed that he was not happy about not being able to finish the event and only scoring one complete lap, and that he looks forward to next season and another chance to go after the coveted XC1 Pro ATV Championship aboard a Can Am.

"A burned up wiring harness put an end to our day at Loretta's. I wasn't happy not be able to finish the race, but that's part of racing. I'll be sporting the #4 on the quad again next year. Big thanks to Can-Am, my mechanic Darin, Motoworks, DWT, Fox Shocks, Arai, Can-Am Gear, Precision and everyone else that supported me." Bithell stated.

It has been another hard fought season that saw success and failure as the Can Am/Motoworks team continues to push ahead and be a threat at every round. We wish to congratulate the team and racers for their efforts and expect to see them working hard to put the Can Am / Motoworks DS 450 back on the GNCC podium in 2013