Yokley Racing's
GNCC Round 3 Jarrod McClure ATV Race Report
National Guard/ Yokley
Racing ATV Team Rider Jarrod McClure Places Third
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National Guard's
Jarrod McClure stays on the gas to take
third in the GNCC XC1 Pro ATV Class
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Frankfurt, KY (3/28/2011) - National
Guard Coastal Yokley Racing ATV Team rider Jarrod
McClure finished 3rd Overall today in Round 3 of
the 2011 GNCC Series. There were 198 total entries
with 14 XC1 Pro Racers. This was Jarrod’s
third podium finish in the GNCC Series, but his
first in the past two years.
It’s only been a week since Jarrod raced
a WORCS event in Arizona, and by the time he drove
back to Pennsylvania and got his bike prepped,
it was time to head down to North Carolina for
Round 3 of the GNCC Series. Steele Creek is a
great place to race, with lots of hills, rutted
trails and creek crossings. The forecast was heavy
rain for Saturday’s race, but fortunately,
the rain stayed just south of the area which made
for perfect riding conditions.
Jarrod got the holeshot for the second week in
a row, and settled into a good pace with all the
top guys. He finished lap 1 in 3rd, lap 2 in 4th,
and lap 3 & 4 in 6th. The bike was working
great and he was not making any mistakes. Heading
into the final lap, Jarrod was right behind Taylor
Kiser and Brian Wolf. He passed Wolf and set out
after Kiser. Just before the finish, he passed
early leader Chris Borich, who was having some
engine trouble.
Jarrod thought he had finished in 4th position
at the finish. Taylor Kiser’s 3rd place
finish was protested, and it was determined by
GNCC Officials that he had gone off-course beyond
the allowable distance, which resulted in a one
position penalty for Kiser. So, Jarrod McClure
was moved up a position into 3rd place. Jarrod
would rather have battled it out on the track
with Taylor, but he’ll take the podium finish!
Jarrod now sits 5th in the GNCC season points
chase. Racing both the WORCS and GNCC Series has
been beneficial for Jarrod, giving him more seat
time and experience, even though it is a lot of
extra time, traveling and effort.
Next up is the Big Buck GNCC event in Union South
Carolina on April 9. The National Guard Polaris
Coastal Yokley Racing Side by Side Team will be
competing there as well with drivers William Yokley
and Scott Kiger. It should be another great weekend
of cross country racing, hope to see you all there!
Yokley Racing Team
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