2015 GNCC Racing Series Round #1 - Wild Boar Palatka, FL March 7, 2015

Rick Cecco made the switch back to the Can-Am Renegade for 2015, after spending last season on Polaris, and had a good race. Cecco was toward the back on the first lap and made his way into seventh place, where he stayed all the way to the checkered flag

Coldcock Whiskey's Rick Cecco finished in the 7th spot

In the WXC class, Angel Knox picked up right where she left off last season: with a win. Know was third going into the first turn, but was able to move up after another rider clipped a tree. “I was able to take over the lead right after they hit the tree and I never looked back. It was a rough course, which is typical for Florida but I am very excited to get the win, especially since I haven’t been able to get much seat time in so I am pretty stoked,” said Knox.

Angel Knox carved her way to the front for the win

Alicia McCormick who finished fifth in series points last season was looking strong. McCormick grabbed the holeshot but a half mile in she hit a tree and dropped back. McCormick was able to get back on track and charged her way back up for a second place finish in the WXC class. “It was a tough race. I grabbed the holeshot and then I hit a tree about a half mile in so I went from hero to zero just like that. I was able to get going again and I got back up to second so I am happy because that was the toughest track I have ever raced,” said McCormick.

Alicia McCormick grabbed the Women WXC holeshot & finished the day out with a career best 2nd place finish

Katelyn Osburn worked her way up from a fifth place start and claimed third in the WXC class while Kylie Ahart finished fourth and Kara Merritt rounded out the top five.

There was plenty of competition in the 4x4A/B class where Can-Am Mounted Ben Bruce took his class win, while Chris Robinson claimed second and Scott Day rounded out the top three. “That was a rough track with all the whoops and palmettos. I did make a pass for the lead but got passed back, but it was so rough I am glad to finish in second,” said Chris Robinson, who made the trek from Texas for this round.

In the Super Sr. class, 12 time and defending champion, Dave Simmons never missed a beat. Simmons was first off the start and held his lead all the way to the checkered flag. “I felt pretty good out there. I have been stuck up in the snow up north and haven’t been able to ride much so I am really happy with how I did,” said Simmons, who also finished in eighth overall.

Dave Simmons was the GNCC Racing Morning top amateur racer & claimed the Super Senior Class win

In the morning Youth classes, Ronnie Rusch led the pack in both the Super Mini (12-15) class and claimed the overall win. He was joined on the Youth podium by David Brinson in second and Tim Sroka in third.

Round two of the 2015 GNCC series will head to Washington, GA for the Maxxis General on March 14th where the competition will be heating up.

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