GNCC racing returns to Peak Bectel Reserve after summer break
Morgantown, WV
– Returning from a summer hiatus, presented by AMA National Championship Specialized The Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series kicks off the first of four fall races this weekend (September 10-11) in Beckley, West Virginia. Round 10 will be held at The Summit Bechtel Reserve, home to the National Scout Jamboree and administered by the National Board of Boy Scouts of America.
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Climbers GNCC will be back again to honor first responders and military members currently on duty and veterans as weekend marks September 11th anniversary Sun. First responders and military personnel on site will receive a commemorative GNCC Challenge Coin for their safekeeping at the start of the morning and afternoon ATV and motorcycle races. There will also be a recognized AMSOIL Moto Hero, if you know someone with an extraordinary story who served or continues to serve, please nominate them online now by clicking here.
Every first responder and soldier will receive a Moto Hero Challenge Coin at the start of the race.
will also be held during Climbers GNCC featuring Davidson Brothers Band (DBB) and Ryan Waugh Monster Energy concert series featuring the band Tes. DBB has a great reputation in the off-road racing world as they have participated in several different GNCC events as well as the AMA Amateur National Championships. DBB will kick off the weekend festivities on Friday night and Ryan will be the star of the show on Saturday night.
Fowler (#1)’s goal is to win another wins and closes the gap in the standings as he sits 11th behind Neal. Kenhill
WFR/GBC/Fly Racing/Yamaha’s Walker Fowler will be looking to win another championship and close the points gap with Magna1 Motorsports as racers return to series after June’s snowshoeing Leysonnell. In the final round before the summer break, Neil suffered a DNF when a crash on the opening lap prevented his machine from finishing the race. Neal currently leads Fowler by 11 points.
Getter Nissan/Kenda/Action Off-Road/Richardson Racing’s Cole Richardson and The Original Formula 88/Ithaca Recreation Sports/Maxxis/Fly Racing’s Hunter Hart are fighting to get on board The podium to pull off the final part of the series. Devon Feehan of GBC/Fly Racing/Nine 2/BNR Motorsports will also be looking to return to the podium this weekend and fight at the front. John Glauda Jr. of Pierce Performance/GBC Tires/Action Off-Road/Active Waste Solution is fourth in the points standings, and after finishing sixth overall last round, he is looking to move up and take third in points.
Jordan Ashburn is hoping he can land center for another podium finish and extend the points lead. Kenhill
Then on Sunday, Magna1 Motorsports/Husqvarna’s Jordan Ashburn will look to keep the momentum going after winning his first career overall at Snowshoe and taking the points from FMF/KTM Factory Racing’s Benjamin Kelley. Ashburn is hoping for another overall win in West Virginia this weekend, but must stop the handful of hungry racers behind him.
Coastal GasGas Factory Racing’s Ricky Russell is one of those racers eager to get back into GNCC Racing and grab another win for himself. Russell won the Mason-Dixon GNCC event, finishing second at Snowshoe after a three-hour battle with Ashburn. AmPro Yamaha steward Baylor will also be looking to win the championship this weekend, as he finished third following an injury in the first race in June.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig Delong will be lining up for a podium fight this weekend as he sits fourth in the championship points standings but hopes improved in. Grant Baylor of Rev Motorsports/GASGAS Racing is another one ready to fight after a successful summer in the National Enduro Series.
Charlie Mullins (#1) and Nick McKay (#2) will be on the lookout for the final Specialized Turbo eMTB race Saturday afternoon. McGee is just seven points behind Mullins in the race for the national championship. Kenhill
This event will also serve as the season finale of the Specialized Turbo eMTB GNCC National Championship. This weekend, Charlie Mullins of Gear Bicycle Sales/Specialized will take the lead, but Nick Mackie of Specialized or Cypress Gorry of Rouleur Coaching/Ride Kanuga/Specialized still has a chance to take first place. Mackie is just seven points behind Mullins and Gorry is 20 points behind. Still, with the eMTB race wrapping up this weekend in West Virginia, the battle will be epic.
For more information on this weekend’s event at The Summit Bechtel Reserve, click here to view the event page online. Some things to keep in mind, there is a $20 camping fee and while campfires are allowed, they must be in an elevated fire pit. There are no ground campfires. You must also purchase firewood at the event, as imported firewood is not allowed inside the facility.
The Monster Energy concert series returns this weekend with the Davidson Brothers and Ryan Waters.
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