Knighter Smokes The Field At LL GNCC!

DAVID KNIGHT SMOKES EVERYONE AGAIN AT ACERBIS LORETTA LYNN'S GNCC!

Posted on April 30, 2007, 12:16 pm - By Press Release - www.mxnewsfeed.com


MULLINS, EDMISTEN ON THE PODIUM

Hurricane Mills, TN - Perhaps David Knight has this Can-Am Grand
National Cross Country Series figured out now. Once again the Red Bull
KTM rider from the Isle of Man overcame a bad start to move to the
front of the pack and notch a win, his second-straight GNCC victory,
and also one that moves him into the series points lead for the first
time in his career.

"I feel even better on the bike now, so it's just a matter of keep
doing what we've been doing," said Knight. "I got the bad start again
but I was able to make my way through. You just have to be patient
with the lappers. I finally found my opportunity and tried to up my
pace a bit."

While Knight maintained a gap over the pack, a huge battle broke out
for second that ultimately was settled in the final corner. Am Pro
Yamaha's Charlie Mullins passed Kawasaki privateer Garrett Edmisten in
the last turn of the race to take second, both riders showing new
levels of fitness and toughness on their way to the podium.

"I spent the last week doing more training and less riding," said
Mullins. "I've really been training hard this year compared to last
year. I think it pays off for me in these races, because I felt strong
all the way to the end, and that's how I was able to get second."

Edmisten continues to shock the established stars, as the rookie XC1
Pro rider is still among the points leaders on his full privateer
ride. "It's definitely more difficult at times racing against the guys
as a privateer," said Edmisten. "But that just gives me more
motivation."

Edmisten raced so hard that he has completely worn his rear tire down
in the three-hour battle with Mullins.

A pair of Australians dueled over fourth and fifth, with FMF Suzuki's
Glenn Kearney taking the fourth spot ahead of CycleHutt.com/Funmart
Cycles Yamaha rider Shane Watts. Both riders showed speed early in the
race by leading through the early stages.

Monster/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Jesse Robinson took sixth overall, just
ahead of an incredible battle for the XC2 Pro Lites class win between
a four-rider pack. In the end, FMF Suzuki's five-time GNCC Champion
Rodney Smith won it by just inches over Am Pro Yamaha's 17-year-old
Thad DuVall. Red Bull KTM's Justin Williamson, who had snagged the
Thumpertalk.com Holeshot Award, was a close third, with KTM/
Powersports GrafX rider Dustin Gibson a close fourth in class.

The XC2 Lites pack-all 250F mounted-bumped the rest of the XC1 pros
out of the top ten overall. FMF Suzuki's Josh Strang was 11th, and Am-
Pro Yamaha's Barry Hawk was 12th. Hawk was very disappointed with his
ride.

"I got my best start of the year, I was with the guys, and I steadily
made my way backwards," said Hawk. "I don't know what to look for
right now, but we're going to have to figure out something to stay in
this championship."

The 2007 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series continues in two
weeks with the Wiseco John Penton GNCC in Athens, OH on May 12 and 13.

David Knight photo by David Scearce: daveelec1@xxxxxxxxxxx

About GNCC Racing: The AMA/ATVA-sanctioned Can-Am Grand National Cross
Country series is America's premier off-road racing series. The 13-
round series is produced exclusively by Racer Productions. Cross-
country racing is one of the most physically demanding sports in the
world. The nearly three-hour long GNCC races lead as many as 1,800
riders through tracks ranging from eight to twelve miles in length.
GNCC Racing airs weekly television shows on Versus (formerly Outdoor
Life Network) every Saturday at 3 p.m. and Thursday at 4 p.m.
beginning on April 14. With varied terrain including hills, woods,
mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both
survival and speed. GNCC featured sponsors include BRP Can-Am, Parts
Unlimited, Moose, Maxxis, Pirelli, Wiseco, Acerbis, Elka, Geico,
Klotz, FMF, ITP and Weekend Warrior, and riders compete for over $3
million in series prizes and contingency money. Associate sponsors
include Alpinestars, Cometic, EK Chain, HiPer Technology, Laegers,
Moose Utility Division, The National Guard, Powersport Grafx, Race
Tools, REM, Scott, Thor, Tire Balls, Twin Air, and MotoTee's. Media
Sponsors include Racer X Illustrated, ATV Rider, ATV Sport,
ATVRiders.com, Quadzone.com, Dirt Rider and ATV Insider.

For more information log on to www.gnccracing.com.

Results: Acerbis Loretta Lynn's GNCC - Hurricane Mills, TN - April 29,
2007

XC 1 Pro

1. David Knight (KTM)
2 Charles Mullins (Yam)
3 Garrett Edmisten (Kaw)
4 Glenn Kearney (Suz)
5 Shane Watts (Yam)
6 Jesse Robinson (Kaw)
7. Josh Strang (Suz)
8. Barry Hawk (Yam)
9. Paul Whibley (Hon)
10. Robbie Jenks (KTM)
XC2 Pro Lites

1. Rodney Smith (Suz)
2. Thaddeus Duvall (Yam)
3. Justin Williamson (KTM)
4. Dustin Gibson (KTM)
5. Scott Watkins (Kaw)

2007 Can-Am GNCC Overall Series Standings (After 5 of 13 rounds)

1. David Knight (101)
2. Garrett Edmisten (99)
3. Charles Mullins (93)
4. Shane Watts (92)
5. Glenn Kearney (74)
6. Barry Hawk (73)
7. Paul Whibley (69)
8. Jesse Robinson (56)
9. Rodney Smith (49)
10. Robbie Jenks (49)

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