Checkpoint | Progressive Insurance GNCC Series Kicks Off Sunday
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This weekend, February 15-16, the Progressive Insurance Grand National Cross Country (GNCC Racing) Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship, kicks off its 50th year of racing with the VP Racing Fuels Big Buck GNCC in Union, South Carolina. On Sunday, February 16, FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Johnny Girroir will line up for the first time sporting the number one on his machine. Girroir is eager to defend his winning ways but will have to hold off his fellow competitors who are also eager to take the top spot away from him. Flatrock Motorclub GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jordan Ashburn finished second overall last season, but he is hopeful he can once again battle for the top spot in 2025. The XC2 250 Pro Champion, FMF KTM Factory Racing Landers’ Grant Davis, is also ready to continue his winning ways and fight for some more overall wins this season.
After finishing fourth overall, Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki Team Green’s Steward Baylor seems to have a resurgence of energy to get back to the top spot this season, while Rockstar Energy Factory Husqvarna Racing’s Craig Delong is also another hopeful contender for the National Championship. However, a lot of hype has been about AmPro Yamaha’s Kailub Russell returning to racing full time this year. Russell, whose last full season was back in 2020, is ready to go and battle for what could be his ninth National Championship.
On Sunday, February 16, FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Johnny Girroir will line up for the first time sporting the number one on his machine. Girroir is eager to defend his winning ways but will have to hold off his fellow competitors who are also eager to take the top spot away from him. Flatrock Motorclub GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jordan Ashburn finished second overall last season, but he is hopeful he can once again battle for the top spot in 2025. The XC2 250 Pro Champion, FMF KTM Factory Racing Landers’ Grant Davis, is also ready to continue his winning ways and fight for some more overall wins this season.
After finishing fourth overall, Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki Team Green’s Steward Baylor seems to have a resurgence of energy to get back to the top spot this season, while Rockstar Energy Factory Husqvarna Racing’s Craig Delong is also another hopeful contender for the National Championship. However, a lot of hype has been about AmPro Yamaha’s Kailub Russell returning to racing full time this year. Russell, whose last full season was back in 2020, is ready to go and battle for what could be his ninth National Championship.
Over 1,900 racers are expected to compete at the Big Buck GNCC, and this event will draw several thousand spectators from the surrounding community, as well as all over the U.S., ultimately bringing an estimated $1.3 million in revenue to Union County and neighboring areas.
For LIVE coverage of the event at 10:00 am Western time on Sunday, visit RACERTV.com
