Strang takes first GNCC win of the season at Unadilla
Australian ace tops the podium as Russell claims title.
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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Josh Strang broke through for his first Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series victory of the year on Sunday at Unadilla.
After starting the year with a string of second places behind Russell, Strang has battled injury in the second half before bouncing back at Unadilla with a dominant start-to-finish win.
“I’ve never won at this track and it was good to get my first win here,” said Strang. “The track is rough and fast, but it can get frustrating with the lapped riders. Of course that’s all part of GNCC Racing and having the high rider turnout is good for our sport.”
Strang won comfortably ahead of Thaddeus Duvall and International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) individual winner Ryan Sipes, while fourth was enough to cement FMF/KTM’s Kailub Russell another title. Daniel Milner was 12th overall.
Making a guest appearance in the Women’s category at Unadilla was Australia’s ISDE champion Tayla Jones, finishing fourth overall as part of the N-Fab AmPro Yamaha team on the weekend.
2015 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series
Round 10 – Unadilla, NY
XC1 Pro results:
1. Josh Strang (AUS)
2. Thaddeus Duvall
3. Ryan Sipes
4. Kailub Russell
5. Andrew Delong
6. Christopher Bach
7. Grant Baylor
8. Tyler Medaglia
9. Jordan Ashburn
10. Cory Buttrick
12. Daniel Milner (AUS)
XC1 Pro championship standings:
1. Kailub Russell 283
2. Thaddeus Duvall 192
3. Grant Baylor 180
4. Christopher Bach 168
5. Josh Strang (AUS) 168
6. Ryan Sipes 166
7. Jordan Ashburn 144
8. Takeshi Koikeda 111
9. Adam Bonneur 105
10. Christopher Douglas 104
13. Daniel Milner (AUS) 76
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