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Cycle News 2016 Issue 23 June 14

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VOL. 53 ISSUE 23 JUNE 14, 2016 P33 it was an all-out battle between Strang and Russell with only six seconds separating the pair. Russell was able to work his way around Strang, but not even a mile later Strang was eager to get back in the lead and put a move on Russell. The two came together during the pass ultimately taking both of them down. While Strang was able to quickly recover, Russell faced a mechanical issue resulting from the crash, which left the defend- ing champion unable to finish the race. "Kailub started to catch me on the last two laps and then was right on me on the last lap," said Strang. "Around the six-mile marker we had different lines and he came up next to me and we rubbed and I backed off and he passed me. Then about a half mile later the same opportunity came up where I was able to get up next to him and we both came together and got tangled. He hit a tree and then I hit the next tree in line. I'm not a dirty rider but that's racing. We both want to win, and it's unfortunate that it had to be this way." Ashburn stayed consistent and kept charging in an attempt to catch Baylor before the finish. A mere second separated them as they crossed the line in sec- ond and third with Baylor taking the advantage. "I've struggled big time in the GNCC series all year long," said Baylor. "Ever since I sunk my bike in Florida it went down- hill from there. I'm still trying to bounce back from both my injuries this year. It feels great to be back on the podium where I know I belong, but I wish I could have been up in the front battling for the lead instead of third." MCS Racing Suzuki's Ricky Russell hung with the top racers, finishing just off the podium in fifth overall and fourth in XC1 Pro. Bobbitt followed in fifth and eighth overall. In the XC2 Pro Lites division Coastal Racing Husqvarna's Craig DeLong grabbed yet another $100 Hot Cams XC2 Holeshot Award with his team- mate Layne Michael right behind him. The lead position continued to be exchanged between Michael, DeLong and Solid Performance KTM's Jesse Groemm. However, JCR Honda's Trevor Bollinger had to work his way through nearly the entire class to take home his sixth win of the season. Groemm and Michael crossed the line in second and third, and DeLong would finish just off the podium in fourth. "I had to kick my bike seven times on the start before it would start," said Bollinger. "It was tough to make up that much time. The woods were good, but the fields were super dusty. You just had to be smart on the first few laps. Once I got with Craig we were rolling pretty well and eventually, I was able to bring it on in." CN XC1 Pro 1. Josh Strang (Hus) 2. Grant Baylor (Yam) 3. Jordan Ashburn (KTM) 4. Ricky Russell (Suz) 5. Russell Bobbitt (KTM) XC2 Pro Lites 1. Trevor Bollinger (Hon) 2. Jesse Groemm (KTM) 3. Layne Michael (Hus) 4. Craig DeLong (Hus) 5. Joshua Toth (KTM) Trevor Bollinger scored another win in the XC2 Pro division.

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