2012 GNCC Dirt Bike Racing Photo Gallery

Steward Baylor Jr. secured the first XC2 Pro Lites Win of the Season. Kearney (left) and Robinson (right) rounded out the podium.

Factory FMF/KTM's Maria Forsberg Won the Women's Class.

Australia's Glenn Kearney took 3rd in XC2 Pro Lites- Westgate River Ranch

Whibley and Mullins had an all out battle to the finish - Westgate River Ranch

Jason Thomas led in the early goings aboard his TC250, but missed the podium by one spot when teammate Kearney made a last-lap pass for third.

Glenn Kearney physically led the XC2 class before settling for third after getting stuck in the mud with just one lap to go.

Maria Foresberg took the win at The Maxxis General Round over Crouch and Whitmore.

Kailub Russell is moving up in the standings after taking the win at The Maxxis General round with Charlie Mullins and Paul Whibley coming in behind him.

Husqvarna racers Jason Thomas (left) and Glenn Kearney (right) finished second and third at the second round of the GNCC series in Washington, GA.

Jason Thomas led in the early goings on board his TC250, and would fight to the end only to have a lapper hold him back from taking the win on the final stretch. The Maxxis General

Kailub Russell (center) finished first with Charlie Mullins (left) not far behind and Paul Whibley (right) just seven seconds later at the Maxxis General.

Kailub Russell earned his second straight win at the third round of the GNCC Series in Morganton, NC

Defending XC2 Pro Lites champ Steward Baylor Jr. put his KTM 250 two-stroke into the overall lead according to the adjusted time clock - Steele Creek

Factory FMF/KTM's Maria Forsberg landed second overall and another victory in the Women's class - Steele Creek

Paul Whibley came in at second with Kailub Russell in first and Cory Buttrick rounding out the podium in third - Steele Creek

Russell went on to win his third straight GNCC at Big Buck

Local South Carolina hero Vance Earl took the AM overall win-Big Buck

Ryan Lojak took the $100 Motosport.com Holeshot Award in XC2-Big Buck

Whibley and Mullins had intense battles going all day-Big Buck

The mud was a huge factor for Charlie Mullins and Paul Whibley as they battled it out for second-Big Buck

Kailub Russell dominated the Big Buck GNCC race winning three in a row.

Kailub Russell (center), Paul Whibley (left) and Charlie Mullins rounded out the podium at Big Buck in South Carolina.

Forsberg got a great start and led every lap of the competition to claim her fourth victory. Her margin of victory was an impressive five minutes and fifty-one seconds.

Factory FMF/KTM rider Maria Forsberg captured her fourth win in the Women’s GNCC class to remain undefeated in the series at the fourth round of the GNCC Series dubbed the Big Buck GNCC.

Can Whibley maintain the points lead?

Jesse Robinson is looking for another consistent finish in KY.

Can-Am Mammoth XC1 podium Charlie Mullins, Rory Mead and Paul Whibley

Can-Am Mammoth XC2 podium: Andrew DeLong, Steward Baylor Jr. and Jesse Robinson

KTM rider Maria Forsberg remains undefeated in the A.M. Women's Class.

Charlie Mullins.

Andrew DeLong.

Nick Davis.

Whibley still holds the XC1 points lead coming into Springville Indiana.

Baylor may have to fend off a hungry group of XC2 riders this weekend in Springville Indiana.

The Limestone 100 overall podium: Paul Whibley (left), Kaliub Russell (center) and Andrew DeLong (right).

Kaliub Russel is tied in XC1 Pro points with Paul Whibley after the Limestone 100.

Andrew DeLong took the top spot in XC2 Pro Lites at the Limestone 100.

Limestone 100 Masters (50+) top three.

Whibley took the victory and holds the points lead - West Virginia

XC1 Pro Class start in West Virginia

XC1 podium: Kailub Russell, Paul Whibley, Rory Mead - West Virginia

XC2 podium: Jason Thomas, Andrew DeLong, Jesse Robinson - West Virginia

Grant Baylor tops the Amateur slot once again - West Virginia

Factory FMF/KTM rider Kailub Russell earned 2nd overall at the seventh round of the GNCC Series after an all day battle for the lead.

Paul Whibley (middle), Kailub Russell–KTM (left), and Rory Mead on the podium in West Virginia.

Maria Forsberg continues her win streak in the Women’s GNCC class as she took her most dominating win of the season.

For the second race in a row, Andrew DeLong (center) topped the XC2 class and finished on the overall podium at a GNCC in West Virginia.

Despite his incredible XC2-class win, DeLong commented that he had a 'bad day' and only started to ride well toward the end of the race at Mountaineer in West Virginia.

FAR Husqvarna's newest rider, Nick Davis, made his return to racing at the Mountaineer Run GNCC, aboard a 2012 Husqvarna TC250.

Jason Thomas looks for his first XC2 win this season - Snowshoe WV

Rory Mead will be a heavy contender in the rocky WV terrain - Snowshoe

GNCC Showshoe XC1 podium with Rory Mead (center) in first, Kaliub Russell (right) in second and Paul Whibley (left) in third.

Rory Mead took his second victory of the season at the Snowshoe GNCC.

Kaliub Russell took second at Snowshoe and sits second in overall points.

Maria Forsberg accepting the 2012 Women's Class GNCC Championship Title.

Heading into Millfield there is a single point difference from first and second place for Whibley and Russell.

Steward Baylor Jr. holds the points lead for the XC2 Pro Lites class heading into the Wiseco John Penton GNCC.

Maria Forsberg took the 2012 Women's Class Championship at John Penton after earning her ninth straight victory.

Kaliub Russell took second at the John Penton on GNCC and remains second in overall points.

The John Penton GNCC XC1 podium with Paul Whibley (center) in first, Kaliub Russell (left) in second and Rory Mead (right) in third.

The John Penton GNCC XC2 podium with Andrew DeLong (center) in first, Jason Thomas (right) in second and Steward Baylor Jr. (left) in third.

After some time off, the GNCC Series gets underway at Unadilla with a battle between Whibley, Russell and others.

Andrew DeLong is not far behind the leaders in the GNCC Racing and will be a great contender for the lead at Unadilla.

Thad DuVall comes across the finish in first in the GNCC contest at Unadilla.

Unadilla XC1 Pro podium with Thad DuVall (center) in first, Paul Whibley (left) in second and Nate Kanney (right) in third.

Unadilla XC2 Pro Lites podium with Andrew DeLong (center) in first, Morgan Moss (left) in second and Nick Davis (right) in third.

Paul Whibley and Charlie Mullins will both be tough coming into the weekend at ITP Powerline Park.

The XC2 Pro Lites class is stacked with competition as they come into next round of GNCC Racing at ITP Powerline Park.

Andrew Delong is on the hunt for the GNCC Title.

Andrew Delong talks about the 2012 International Six Days Enduro that was held in Saxony Germany.

Kaliub Russell took his fifth win of the season in the Powerline GNCC.

Charlie Mullins took second in the Powerline GNCC.

Paul Whibley hit some rough spots in the Powerline GNCC, crashing a number of times but still finishing in third place.

The XC1 Pro Podium with Kaliub Russell (center) in first, Charlie Mullins (left) in second and Paul Whibley (right) in third.

The XC2 Pro Lites podium with Jason Thomas (center) in first, Aaron Plessinger (left) in second and Andrew DeLong (right) in third.

Thousands of spectators gather around 'Ironman Hill' to cheer on their favorite riders.

This special pink podium backdrop will be signed by all podium finishers
and auctioned off Saturday evening after the Crawfordsville Indiana race.

Racers are encouraged to run pink on their bikes and gear in honor
of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Charlie Mullins took the XC1 Pro win in the Ironman GNCC.

Kaliub Russell moved to the overall points lead after taking third-place in the Ironman GNCC.

Steward Baylor Jr. took the win in XC2 Pro Lites in the Ironman GNCC.

Ironman GNCC XC1 Pro podium with Charlie Mullins (center) in first, Thad DuVall (left) in second and Kaliub Russell (right) in third.

Ironman GNCC XC2 Pro Lites podium with Steward Baylor Jr. (center) in first, Jason Thomas (left) in second and Andrew DeLong (right) in third.

GNCC riders head to the finale at Loretta Lynn's to decide the 2012 title.

Maria Forsberg wrapped her perfect GNCC season at Loretta Lynn's.

Jason Thomas took the XC2 Pro Lites title after finishing second at Loretta Lynn's.

Kaliub Russell suffered an early set-back at Loretta Lynn's and finished the season second overall.

Paul Whibley celebrating his second career GNCC title.

Loretta Lynn's GNCC XC1 Pro podium with Paul Whibley (center) in first, Kaliub Russell (left) in second and Jordan Ashburn (right) in third.

Loretta Lynn's XC2 Pro Lites podium with Andrew DeLong (center) in first, Jason Thomas (left) in second and Jedediah Haines (right) in third.

XC1 Pro ATV champion Chris Borich.

XC2 Pro Lites Bike champion Jason Thomas accepting the number one plate.

Paul Whibley celebrates his 2012 XC1 Pro title win.

ATV Women's champion Traci Cecco.

Youth ATV champion Zach Jones.

GT Thunder Team I: Glen McConnell, Tom Wright, Laz Sommers, Dave Simmons, Brayden Shick.

GT Thunder Team I: Glen McConnell, Tom Wright, Dave Simmons, (front) Brayden Shick.

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