In the XC2 Pro-Am Class, another North Carolina
rider, Jeff Maloney, grabbed his first career
win. Pennsylvania’s Tyler Lenig was a
close second, with Ohio’s XC2 points leader
Don Ockerman in third. “I don’t
live too far from here, and it was great having
all of these locals out there cheering me,”
said Maloney. “It was tough, Tyler (Lenig)
was creeping up on me. Every time I looked back,
he was right there.”
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Jeffrey
Maloney must love the dust because he
secures his 1st ever win in the Pro-Am
Class, which catapults him into 7th
in points
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Tyler Lenig
returns to the Podium with a 2nd Overall
after dealing with issues the past 2
races, and he is currently 6th in points
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Lenig pushed hard for second. “I was
going for it, I wanted that win,” said
Lenig. “Jeff ran a great race.”
Ockerman had the early lead after taking the
Rekluse Holeshot Award, but he crashed when
he hit a tree stump. “There was a big
creek jump, and we had decided early in the
day we weren’t going to jump it,”
said Ockerman. “I didn’t want to
take the chance of breaking my machine and not
scoring any points. And these guys rode awesome.”
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Angel
Atwell secures her 4th win of the year
as battle heats up between Atwell &
Cecco for the Women's Championship
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In the ATV morning race, Tom Clark Motorsports’
Honda’s Angel Atwell took her fourth win
of the season, out dueling series rival Traci
Cecco (factory Yamaha). Atwell’s niece
Kristin finished third overall as the women’s
class swept the podium again
Bryan Buckhannon (Open 4x4) and Cliff Beasley
(4x4 Lites) kept their perfect seasons alive
with victories, while usual suspects Michael
Swift (4x4 Limited) and Michael Benson (U2)
won their classes. Buckhannon, Swift and Beasley
rode Can-Am Outlanders, Benson was mounted on
a Kawasaki KFX700.
Racing continues on Sunday, June 22nd with
motorcycle action. Defending GNCC Champion David
Knight will face fellow Red Bull KTM rider Kurt
Caselli, who is making a guest appearance. FMF
Suzuki’s Paul Whibley has won the last
two GNCCs and looks to continue that streak
tomorrow. Pro racing begins at 1 p.m.
About
GNCC Racing:
The
Can-Am Grand National Cross Country series is
America's premier off-road racing series. Founded
in 1973, the 13-round championship is produced
exclusively by Racer Productions. Cross country
racing is one of the most physically demanding
sports in the world. The grueling three-hour
GNCC races lead as many as 1,800 riders through
tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles,
competing for more than $3 million in prizes.
With varied terrain, including hills, woods,
mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC
events are tests of both survival and speed.
GNCC featured sponsors include: Can-Am, Parts
Unlimited, Moose, Maxxis, Pirelli, Wiseco, Acerbis,
Elka, GEICO, Klotz, FMF, ITP and Weekend Warrior.
Associate sponsors include Alpine-stars, BRP,
Cometic, HiPer Technology, Laegers, Moose Utility
Division, The National Guard, Ogio, Powersport
Grafx, Rekluse, REM, Scott, Thor, Twin Air,
and MotoTee's ATVRiders.com.
For more information log on to www.GNCCRacing.com.
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