Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green Off and Running at the GNC Finals

2012-03-07 08:07
The amateur national season officially got underway today at the GNC Finals at Oak Hill MX in Decatur, Tex. In the event’s first day of racing, Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green got the week off to a good start scoring nine moto wins and a podium sweep. KX™85 pilot Austin Forkner was the first Team Green rider to earn a moto win, followed shortly thereafter by teammate Carter Halpain. Reigning World Off Road Racing Series (WORCS) Women’s A and Super A champion Brandy Richards grabbed a win aboard her KX™250F and took runner-up in her second moto. Other Team Green riders who took home wins were Adam Cianciarulo, Justin Hill, Garrett Marchbanks, Mitchell Harrison, and Ty Siminoe. In total, Team Green riders netted 27 top-three moto finishes before the Texas sun set.

“This event is so much fun,” said Halpain. “It’s cool getting to camp and hang out with all your friends and family. When I’m not racing I like to hang out in the skate park with my friends. I’m from Texas and I really like riding this track because there is so much sand. I got a great start in my first moto. I started around third then got out front and put it in cruise mode until the finish. The track was getting pretty rough by my second moto, which was moto 19.”

It’s All About the Racer

Since the GNC was founded in 1976 the mission statement has remained the same, “It’s all about the racer.” When families come out to Oak Hill MX to experience the GNC Finals, the event provides much more than just racing. Families come from all over the nation to be part of the event, pulling into the paddock with their camp trailers and motorhomes. In addition to motorcycle racing, the venue at Oak Hill also provides a skate park, basketball court, tetherball court, and a Traxxas Try-Me track. Today’s special event was the Gladiator Challenge, which provided kids a chance to have fun and compete with each other, off the racetrack. Whether they’re out racing or just having fun with friends, the first amateur national event of year provides a great time for everyone.

Results

GNC Finals at Oak Hill
Oak Hill MX – Decatur, Texas
March 6-9, 2012

First-Place Finishes
Austin Forkner – 85 12-13 Stk
Carter Halpain – 85 7-11 Stk
Daniel Mills – 450 Nov Stk
Brandy Richards – Women 99-250F Schoolgirl 12-16 Mod
Mitchell Harrison – Supermini 1 85-150 thru 16 Div. 1
Adam Cianciarulo – Supermini 1 85-150 thru 16 Div. 2
Garrett Marchbanks – 85 7-11 Mod
Justin Hill - 450A Mod
Ty Siminoe – 99-250F Schoolboy Mod Div. 1

Second-Place Finishes
Brandy Richards – Women 99-250F Non-Pro
Mitchell Oldenburg – 250A Mod
Zach Teno – 250 Nov Stk
Tommy Maxey – 85 7-16 Open Div. 1
Austin Forkner – 85 7-16 Open Div. 2
Colt Nichols – 250 Pro
Mark Worth - Supermini 1 85-150 thru 16 Div. 1
Mitchell Harrison – Supermini 2 14-16
Lance Kobusch – 85 7-11 Mod
Henry Miller – Schoolboy Mod Div. 1

Third-Place Finishes
Ty Siminoe – 99-250F Schoolboy Mod Div. 1
Carson Mumford – 65 10-11 Stk
Jesse Sanchez - 99-250F Schoolboy 12-16 Stk
Mitchell Oldenburg – 250 Pro
Tanner Stack - Supermini 1 85-150 thru 16 Div. 1
Taylor Carruthers – 250 Nov Mod
Henry Miller – 250 Int Mod
Tommy Maxey – 85 14-16 Mod

Source: KMC

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