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2016 GNCC Racing Series
Round #2 - Cannonball
Sparta, GA
March 12, 2016

GNCC Racing Series

Walker Fowler Wins Maxxis Cannonball GNCC
Chris Borich & Brycen Neal Round Out GNCC Round 2 Podium

Sparta, GA (3/13/2016) - The second round of the 2016 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC) presented by Maxxis, an AMA National Championship, took place March 12, at the Hill Family Farm in Sparta, Georgia. The brand-new Maxxis Cannonball GNCC provided plenty of racing action with N-Fab/Maxxis/AmPro Yamaha/Lonestar/MXP's Walker Fowler eventually taking home the inaugural win.
Walker Fowler GNCC Racing

Walker Fowler, Chris Borich and Brycen Neal rounded out the the GNCC Racing XC1 Pro ATV Overall Podium

As the green flag dropped it was CST/LSR/Induction Solutions/DeRisi/SG/Tire Blocks' Adam McGill who jumped out to the early lead claiming the $250 Wiseco Holeshot Award. McGill was able to escape the pileup behind him that involved Coastal Racing/MSR/Maxxis' Brycen Neal and BNR/Moose Racing/Maxxis-backed Josh Merritt.

Adam McGill GNCC Racing

Adam McGill got off the line first earning the Wiseco Holeshot Award

It would not take long for Fowler to make his way to the front of the pack, but Maxxis/Fly Racing/HMF/Ye Olde Cycle Barn/Suzuki's Chris Borich was right behind him. The two battled and passed the first place position to each other a couple of times, but eventually Fowler was able to see a clear trail pulling away in the last half-mile of the race.

Meanwhile, Neal was putting his training to use by pushing through the pack. After starting next to last, Neal spent the majority of the race battling with N-Fab/Maxxis/AmPro Yamaha/Lonestar/MXP's Cole Richardson and McGill.

"I'm very happy and proud to be back on the box," said Neal. "This podium finish means a lot especially after getting tangled up on the start and coming back to fight through a tough pack."

Once the white flag was out there was a drag race until the end. Borich pushed until the very end to pass Fowler, but just could not take the lead. Fowler would eventually cross the finish line followed by Borich and Neal.

Walker Fowler GNCC Racing

Walker Fowler earned his second win of the season at Round 2

"I never start the year off real well, and that's not to say it can't go downhill, but it feels great to have two wins in two races," said Fowler. "I just want to dedicate the win to my sister as she's not feeling well, but will be on the road to recovery soon."'

McGill would finish the race with a solid fourth overall followed by JMR/ATVriders.com's Jarrod McClure in fifth, Precision/Axis/Maxxis' Jay Shadron in sixth and Merritt finished a remarkable seventh after his last place start. Show Hauler/Canyon Motorsports/GBC-backed Landon Wolfe placed eighth, Richardson in ninth and GBC/HMF/FLY Racing/Yamaha's Johnny Gallagher rounded out the top 10 in the XC1 Pro class.

GNCC Racing Podium

Marty Christofferson (center) found his way to the center of the podium

In the XC2 Pro-Am division, New Jersey native Randy Hamilton grabbed the $100 All Balls Racing Holeshot Award, but in the end it was Dillinger's Celtic Pub & Eatery/GBC Motorsports/Moose Racing's Marty Christofferson who found his way back to the podium with the win after a not so favorable season opener. Christofferson was followed by XC2 Pro-Am rookie and Hygear Suspension/Waynesburg Yamaha/FLY Racing/Moto-Xperts/Spider Graphix's Greg Covert placed second followed by Pierce Performance/Waynesburg Yamaha/Greg's ATV's Bryson Hoppes.

"I saved myself in Florida," said Christofferson. "I just felt a lot better today and the terrain here fits my style a little better. I loved the new track and felt like it put everyone on an equal playing field."

The 10 a.m. race was one to go in the record books with Missouri's Bryan Hulsey taking home the overall win along with $125 GT Thunder ATV Amateur Overall Award. The Super Senior (45+) competitor proved that he has what it takes to contend with the top amateurs. He was followed by 4x4 Pro class winner and Team UXC's Racing's Kevin Trantham who took second overall followed by Cunningham Racing/Can-Am/Spider Graphix/Gold Speed-backed Kevin Cunningham. Texas native Cody Miller placed fourth overall, but third in the 4x4 Pro class.

GNCC Racing Podium

GNCC Racing Morning Overall ATV Podium (left to right)
Kevin Trantham (2nd), Bryan Hulsey (1st), Kevin Cunningham (3rd)

The WXC division took to the Georgia woods with speed, but at the end of the two-hour race it was Pennsylvania's Traci Pickens, Ye Olde Cycle Barn/Maxxis/Fox Shocks' Alicia McCormick and Houser Racing/Maxxis/Ye Olde Cycle Barn's Kara Frederick on the podium.

Georgia native Dylan Walraven made it two-in-a-row in the 8 a.m. youth race, but he had some stiff competition right behind him with the Yamaha rider of Mikey Nickels. After finishing 34th overall last weekend, Bailey Morgerson had a standout performance where he rounded out the podium.

For more information on the series, visit the official website at www.gnccracing.comor call (304) 284-0084. Join the conversation on the series Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and be sure to always hashtag #GNCCLIVE

Pro XC1 & Pro-Am XC2 Top 10 ATV Race Results & Point Standings - GNCC Racing Round 2
XC1 Pro ATV Race Results: XC2 Pro-Am ATV Race Results:
  1. Walker Fowler (YAM)
  2. Chris Borich (SUZ)
  3. Brycen Neal (YAM)
  4. Adam McGill (HON)
  5. Jarrod McClure (HON)
  6. Jay Shadron (YAM)
  7. Josh Merritt (YAM)
  8. Landon Wolfe (HON)
  9. Cole Richardson (YAM)
  10. Johnny Gallagher (YAM)
  1. Marty Christofferson (H)
  2. Greg Covert (YAM)
  3. Bryson Hoppes (YAM)
  4. Randy Hamilton (HON)
  5. Cameron Bruce (YAM)
  6. Matthew Lindle (HON)
  7. Ryland Johnson (HON)
  8. Braden Nichols (HON)
  9. James Green (HON)
  10. Levi Coen (HON)

XC1 ATV Overall Standings:

XC2 Pro-Am ATV Point Standings:
  1. Walker Fowler (60)
  2. Brycen Neal (46)
  3. Chris Borich (46)
  4. Adam McGill (34)
  5. Jarrod McClure (34)
  6. Josh Merritt (29)
  7. Greg Covert (25)
  8. Landon Wolfe (24)
  9. Cole Richardson (22)
  10. Johnny Gallagher (22)
  1. Marty Christofferson (47)
  2. Greg Covert (45)
  3. Matthew Lindle (33)
  4. Bryson Hoppes (31)
  5. Randy Hamilton (29)
  6. Michael Lancaster (26)
  7. Rylan Johnson (26)
  8. James Green (25)
  9. Cody Collier (22)
  10. Westley Wolfe (21)
GNCC Racing

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