Race Report
Can-Am ATV Racers See Great Success At 2010 GNCC Opening Round
Photo left - Adam McGill Photo right - Michael Swift
Valcourt, Québec, March 2, 2010 – The 2010 ATV race season started in spectacular fashion for many of the Can-Am X-Team racers Sunday at the Grand National Cross Country opening round near Lake Wells, Florida. Team Warnert Racing's Adam McGill had a great debut taking third overall in the afternoon in XC1 Pro class. He and his teammate, Chris Bithell, had their ATVs up front for the entire two-hour race with McGill leading for two of the five laps. Bithell finished fourth overall. Warnert Racing's Lexie Coulter took the Women's class win and the morning overall title.
"It is always good to start the season on a positive note and clearly our racers and teams worked hard in the off-season to produce the results we had in Florida," says Jimmie O'Dell, Racing Manager. "Now it is time to build on these performances and work hard week after week to bring home championships."
Bryan Buckhannon began the defence of his 4x4 Open championship by taking the win in the class. His teammate, Michael Swift, won the 4x4 Limited class, as well. In the U2 class, Cliff Beasley was making his debut on a new ATV and took the class win.
Kevin Trantham, raced to the 4x4 Lites win in Florida. Mike Penland was edged out by fellow racer Forrest Whorton in the first ever race of the Utility Senior (45+). Other racers taking class wins at the opening round were Santo Derisi (Vet 30+ A) and Nickalus Lineberger (Junior B 22+).
Racer Quotes
"It was amazing to go out there and be on the podium for the first race of the season. The bike was running awesome. I really have to give a big thank you to the team! I plan to be number one at Georgia." — Adam McGill
"There's some close competition in the U2 class, but that's just fine with me. I like competition. I have to thank Can-Am and Warnert for building me a great bike. It ran well, handled great and had tons of power." — Cliff Beasley
"The team has built me a really fast bike for this year, so I am looking forward to getting some great starts and lots of wins. I think this is going to be a very exciting season and I am going to work very hard to stay on top and defend my championship." — Bryan Buckhannon
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