GNCC Racing: Ironman Highlights and Upcoming Buckwheat 100
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In a thrilling morning of competition at the Ironman Raceway, Evan Porter took the overall win in the 8 AM Bike race, dominating the 150 C Schoolboy (12-16) class. Seven Henderson followed as runner-up while winning the 4-Stroke C Lites segment. Jase Jackson secured third overall, clinching victory in the 250 C Schoolboy (14-17) class.
The afternoon showcased an exceptional performance by Phillip Arnold, who not only won the YXC1 Super Mini Sr. class but also secured the 2026 Youth Bike Overall National Championship. “Today was about showcasing speed and consistency—it’s a dream to clinch the title here at Ironman,” Arnold stated post-race. This win marked a significant milestone in Arnold’s burgeoning career.
In the Micro Bike category, Jacobi Duvall claimed overall victory and the MXC2 (6–8) class win, demonstrating significant prowess throughout the race. Peyton Austin finished closely behind, taking second overall and winning the MXC1 (8–9) class, thus officially clinching the 2026 Micro Bike Overall National Championship. Carson Zink rounded out the overall podium in third while also securing second in the MXC1 (8–9) class.
Additional class winners included:
- MXC2: Baron Evkovich (2nd), Micah Oaks (3rd)
- 50 Sr. 1 (7): Hank Squire
- 50 Sr. 2 (6): Landon Babineau
- 50 Jr. 1 (6-7): Sadie Berghof
- Girls (6-9): Rylee Huff
- Micro-E (7-8): Milo Stupski
- Trail Rider (6-9): Blake Gagnon
The Progressive Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series, sanctioned by AMA, will conclude the 2026 season at the Buckwheat 100 GNCC in Newburg, West Virginia. Competitors will face a demanding course filled with rugged terrain and challenging woods, as several class championships and points standings are still undecided. Expect an exhilarating weekend as top off-road racers jostle for their final standings of the year.
