Walker Fowler took his first-ever GNCC XC1 Pro ATV class win aboard his YFZ450R at the grueling Ironman off-road event in Crawfordsville, Ind. on Saturday afternoon, with nine-time series champion Traci Cecco adding a second in the morning Women’s race. Cecco also announced her retirement from GNCC ATV racing at the Ironman event, although she plans to remain involved in the series from a team standpoint. Congratulations on an incredible career Traci!
Ballance Racing’s Fowler moved into the GNCC XC1 Pro category this year after scoring a record 13 consecutive XC2 Pro Am victories in 2011. Despite finishing on the XC1 podium seven times this season, a first pro win had still escaped him so far – until this weekend. Fowler, teammate Taylor Kiser and three other riders fought like mad for the lead throughout the nearly two-hour race, which was even harder than normal due to extremely muddy conditions that rendered certain hill-climbs extremely difficult – even for some pros. But Fowler used great line selection, dogged determination and the unstoppable power of his YFZ to earn a convincing 23-sec. victory over his nearest rival. “This feels so good!” he grinned afterwards. “It feels like it’s been forever since I’ve gotten a win.”
| XC1 Pro Class |
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Walker Fowler - YAM |
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| 2 |
Jarrod McClure |
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| 3 |
Chris Bithell |
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| 4 |
Chris Borich |
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| 5 |
Taylor Kiser - YAM |
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| Womens' Class |
| 1 |
Angel Atwell |
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| 2 |
Traci Cecco - YAM |
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| 3 |
Lexie Coulter |
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| 4 |
Kara Merritt - YAM |
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| 5 |
Kyrie Brafford |
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