Borich Takes Exciting Come From Behind Win At Parts Unlimited Loretta Lynn’s GNCC
Bill Ballance grabbed the Motosport.com Holeshot Award.
“I just tried to keep it out of my mind, it was kind of a big pressure situation,” said Fowler. “I just rode my own race and tried to stay out of trouble.”
Gabe Phillips edged Honda rider Eric Hoyland by one second to claim his fourth runner-up finish in a row. The Greg’s ATV & Cycle Yamaha rider has been consistent all year, which has earned him second overall in the XC2 final standings. Meanwhile, Hoyland finished third on both the race and in the final standings.
Honda rider Parker Jones just missed the podium in fourth, beating out Greg’s ATV & Cycle Yamaha rider’s Patrick McGuire in the process.
Michael Lancaster was sixth on a Honda, with Joshua Merritt (Yam), Aarol Bright (KTM), Blake Kramer (Suz) and Tyler Bostock (Hon) rounding out the top 10.
Georgia KTM rider Richie Brown claimed the $100 Motosport.com Holeshot Award to start the XC2 race.
Indiana rider Chad Jones was the top finishing “non-Pro” rider, winning the College A (16-21) class with an impressive 16th overall finish.
Walker Fowler celebrates his perfect season.
In the A.M. race, Dave Simmons (Yam) won the $100 GT Thunder Amateur Overall for the ninth time this year, and topped the Masters (50+) class as well. Simmons finished about three minutes ahead of Women’s class winner Angel Atwell (Hon), who also claimed second overall with the finish. Third overall and first in the 4×4 Open division went to Bryan Buckhannon.
In the meantime, Matt Batson (Yam) won the 35+ C division over Darrin Miles (Hon) and Chad Pettus (CAN).
In the Youth division, Hunter Hart (COB) was the overall winner, and also win the 90 Open (8-11) class. Cody Collier was second overall and first in the 90 Open (12-15) class. Third overall and second in the 90 Open (12-15) class was Josh Simmons.
In the Girls (8-15) class, Crystal Diebold (PIT) was first, Catlyn Bennett (Yam) was second, and Abzgail Aarol (Hon) was third.
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series continues throughout the weekend for the first-ever GNCC Racing double-header. The bikes will hit the trails of Loretta Lynn’s Ranch for the finale on Sunday, November 6. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.
XC1 Results:
1. Chris Borich (Suz)
2. Adam McGill (CAN)
3. Taylor Kiser (Yam)
4. Chris Bithell (CAN)
5. Jerrod McClure (Hon)
6. Bryan Cook (KTM)
7. Kevin Yoho (Yam)
8. Donnie Ockerman (Hon)
9. Jeffrey Pickens (Hon)
10. Craig Bowman (Hon)
XC1 Standings:
1. Chris Borich (336/9 wins)
2. Adam McGill (286/2 wins)
3. Taylor Kiser (259)
4. Chris Bithell (253)
5. Brian Wolf (202/2 wins)
6. Jarrod McClure (186)
7. Bryan Cook (182)
8. Donnie Ockerman (179)
9. Kevin Yoho (166)
10. Jeffrey Pickens (148)
XC2 Results:
1. Walker Fowler (Yam)
2. Gabe Phillips (Yam)
3. Eric Hoyland (Hon)
4. Parker Jones (Hon)
5. Patrick McGuire (Yam)
6. Michael Lancaster (Hon)
7. Joshua Merritt (Yam)
8. Aarol Bright (KTM)
9. Blake Kramer (Suz)
10. Tyler Bostock (Hon)
XC2 Standings:
1. Walker Fowler (390 points/13 wins)
2. Gabe Phillips (276)
3. Eric Hoyland (226)
4. Aarol Bright (197)
5. Patrick McGuire (188)
6. Matt Hanna (169)
7. Michael Lancaster (144)
8. Blake Kramer (132)
9. Parker Jones (129)
10. Nathan Wallpe (123)
Motosport.com $250 XC1 holeshot – Bill Ballance
Motosport.com $100 XC2 holeshot – Richie Brown
About GNCC Racing:
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series is America’s premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1979, 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. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.
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