Race Report: Youth Bike Race Highlights and Upcoming GNCC Events
Phillip Arnold Dominates Youth Bike Race
In a commanding performance at the recent Youth Bike race, Phillip Arnold secured both the overall victory and the YXC1 Super Mini Sr. (14-15) class title, marking his seventh overall win and eighth class win of the season. Arnold led from start to finish, solidifying his status in the championship standings.
Evan Porter and Bentley Saxon engaged in a fierce battle for the second and third positions, with Porter ultimately taking second place overall and in the YXC1 class, while Saxon completed the podium in third place overall and in class.
In the YXC2 Super Mini Jr. (12-13) class, Hunter Jones emerged victorious, followed by Jase Jackson and Maverick Boyer, who rounded out the top three. Other notable class results included:
- 85 Big Wheel (14-15): Tucker Aldrich
- 85 Big Wheel (11-13): Colton Propst
- 85 (12-13): Bracin Arsenault
- 85 (11): Todd Toland
- 85 (7-10): Kane Morrison
- 65 (10-11): Davey Fairfield
- 65 (9): Kash Brummage
- 65 (7-8): Carson Zink
- Girls Super Mini (12-16): Aubrey Tsakanikas
- Girls 85 (7-13): Maura Tsakanikas
- Girls 65 (7-11): Matilda Revoyr
- Trail Rider (7-15): Aydsn Appollonia
Micro Race Results
The Bike Micro race featured Kash Brummage achieving overall victory and winning the MXC1 (8-9) class. Jacobi Duvall secured second overall and the MXC2 (6-8) class win, followed by Peyton Austin in third overall and second in the MXC1 class. Ryder Baricska completed the top three in MXC1, while Baron Evkovich and Micah Oaks finished in the MXC2 top three.
Notable class winners included:
- 50 Sr. 1 (7): Coy Hill
- 50 Sr. 2 (6): Weston Rose
- 50 Jr. 1 (6-7): Sadie Berghof
- 50 Jr. 2 (4-5): Weston Gaughenbaugh
- Girls (6-9): Codie Mae Lloyd
- Micro-E (7-8): Nash Harper
- Micro-E (4-6): Colby Hoffman
- Micro-E (4-6) Limited: Tucker Strang
- Micro (4-6) Shaft Drive Limited: Colson Faust
- Trail Rider (6-9): Cameron Baily
AMSOIL Moto Hero Recognition
Justin Shelott from Uniontown, Pennsylvania, was honored as the AMSOIL Moto Hero for his military service in the United States Navy. Shelott, an E-6 Petty Officer First Class, has completed four deployments focused on counter-piracy and narco-terrorism operations. He received a $250 AMSOIL shopping spree and additional appreciation gifts.
Upcoming GNCC Event
The GNCC series continues with the Ironman GNCC, scheduled from October 23-25 at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Known for its rugged terrain and dedicated fanbase, this event promises to add further excitement to the championship race as competitors vie for crucial points and podium placements.
