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Team UXC Racing's Michael Swift 3rd at Loretta Lynn's GNCC
GNCC Pro 4x4 Racer Michael Swift

Shelbyville, TN (5/15/2014) - Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) round number six was held at the legendary Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. The state of Tennessee is the home of Team UXC Racing and they are glad to see the infamous track back in the series after it was taken out of the circuit last year.

Scattered storms threatened all weekend but held off Saturday morning providing perfect conditions at the start of the race. Team UXC’s #209 Michael Swift jetted off the line mid pack and moved into fourth position by the second lap. Heading into the third lap, Swift had motored into third place and made a hard charge to close the gap between him and the leaders.

By lap four the #209 had closed that gap and his pit crew notified him it would be a grueling six lap race. “When I saw the pit board I knew that I was going to probably need to stop for fuel at the end of my next lap. I knew I needed to take the lead and try to create a big enough gap that I could pit and keep my lead,” stated Swift.

Michael Swift GNCC Racing
Michael Swift earned third place in the GNCC Racing Pro 4x4 Class on his Team UXC Racing / Polaris Scrambler 850

The #209 Polaris Scrambler did just that, taking the lead at the seven mile marker on the fifth lap, and pitting for gas at the beginning of the last lap. “I had created a gap after taking the lead but it just wasn’t quite enough as they passed me back as I exited the pits. I rode close to their bumpers the entire last lap waiting for the opportunity to pass but it just did not happen. I will take a third place podium finish and be proud of it,” claimed Swift.

Swift crossed the finish line on his Polaris Scrambler 850 XP with a third place finish. “I had an excellent race. The Polaris Scrambler 850 XP was so much fun to ride, it handled great, and performed above and beyond. I look forward to taking this momentum to the next round and move up a couple of spots,” states Swift.

Team UXC Racing also had a guest rider at the notorious Loretta Lynn’s track. Team UXC prepped a Polaris Scrambler 850 XP for Scott Wheeler of Tupelo, Mississippi. Wheeler raced the Scrambler in the 4x4 Senior Class and had a great day and a lot of fun trying out the new machine. Wheeler crossed the finish line with an impressive first place podium position.

Scott Wheeler GNCC Racing
Team UXC Racing's guest racer Scott Wheeler secured the win in the 4x4 Senior Class

“The Polaris Scrambler 850 XP performed flawlessly the entire race with great power and excellent handling. I walked away very impressed and excited about the possibility of another chance to ride a Team UXC prepped Scrambler 850. A big thank you to Michael Swift and Team UXC, “ stated Wheeler.

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