2014 GNCC Racing Series Round #8 - John Penton GNCC Millfield, Ohio June 7, 2014

Meanwhile, five-time GNCC Champion Chris Borich had to pick his way through the pack from an uncharacteristic start outside the top five. Borich quickly moved his way into fourth but the Team Maxxis rider began losing time from there. On the final lap, Borich succumbed to a mechanical issue that began affecting his machine after the mid-way point. Borich was forced to receive a tow back to his pit area, where he was unable to finish the race.

Chris Borich had a rare DNF in the final lap, which took a major hit on his points lead

Just as Borich arrived to his pit area, reports surfaced that Bithell, too, was experiencing mechanical issues. It was a tough break for Bithell, who was running in the second place position, as his day ended before the checkered flag once again.

Amidst all the chaos on the final lap, DWT Racing’s Jarrod McClure continued to ride a solid pace as he had done all afternoon. McClure maintained a fifth place position throughout the two-hour race, but the Pennsylvania native was the one to capitalize on the mechanical issues ahead, where he jumped two positions from fifth to third place on the final lap.

Jarrod McClure battled his way into the final spot on the podium

Round eight marks McClure’s second podium finish for the season, where he now holds fourth overall in the championship standings.

Jarrod McClure claimed his second podium finish of the year & he is currently 4th in the points championship race

Dave Bayless Motorsports/Dirtworks/DC Cycles Brycen Neal put forth another impressive ride in his rookie XC1 season, finishing fourth overall for the day in his home state of Ohio. Neal sits in seventh place in the championship standings after eight rounds of racing.

Brycen Neal had a great battle with Jarrod McClure for most of the race with Neal going on to claim a pro career best 4th