RUSSELL EARNS 2ND AT JOHN PENTON GNCC

Russell got off to a decent start and was sitting in 2^nd position at the end of the first lap. Fellow KTM rider Rory Mead got around him on the next lap to take over the position. The two KTM riders battled for the remainder of the race.

On the final lap, Russell was able to pass Mead at the end of the moto section to regain the runner-up spot. The two riders pushed each other to the end of the race and finished 2^nd and 3^rd respectively.

“I had a good battle with Rory today,” stated Russell. “It was hot today and the course was challenging but we were able to remain consistent with our times and land on the podium. I have a few things to work on before the next event but I am determined to get back on the top step of the podium again.”

In the XC2 class, KTM riders Jason Thomas and Steward Baylor finished 2^nd and 3^rd respectively. The 2^nd place finish helped Thomas move up in the XC2 point standings but Baylor still holds a 13 point advantage.

Next Event: September 15-16, 2012 – Unadilla Raceway

Overall Results XC1 Class –

1. Paul Whibley
2. Kailub Russell – KTM
3. Rory Mead – KTM
4. Chris Bach
5. Thad Duvall
6. Josh Strang – KTM
7. Jordan Ashburn
8. Nathan Kanney
9. Garrett Edmisten
10. Mark Fortner

Overall Results XC2 Class –

1. Andrew Delong
2. Jason Thomas – KTM
3. Steward Baylor – KTM
4. Jedediah Haines
5. Nick Davis
6. AJ Stewart
7. Brad Bakken
8. Ryan Lojak
9. Ricky Mair – KTM
10. Michael McGinnis – KTM

Overall Point Standings XC1 Class –

1. Paul Whibley – 225
2. Kailub Russell – 216
3. Rory Mead – 167

Overall Point Standings XC2 Class –

1. Steward Baylor – 200
2. Jason Thomas – 187
3. Andrew Delong – 172