The Grand National Cross Country Series returned to racing over the weekend after a two-month summer break at the Summit Bechtel Reserves in the heart of West Virginia, where the team gathered two top-10 class finishes in muddy and rain-soaked conditions.

After missing the beginning portion of the season due to illness, defending XC-2 class champion Lyndon Snodgrass would not only return to racing but also return aboard a KX™450X to join his fellow teammates in the premier XC-1 class. Unfortunately, Snodgrass’ return would be cut short early in the race due to a mechanical issue sustained on the treacherous 10-mile race course.

Fellow XC-1 teammates Josh Strang and Grant Baylor would suffer from bad starts to. start the three-hour event, which led to both riders having to work their way through the highly competitive class. After a late race charge by both riders, Strang would cross the line in the seventh place position, while Baylor would finish one position behind in eighth.

The next round of GNCC racing will be held in Newburg, West Virginia, on the eighth of October, where Babbitt’s Online/Monster Energy/Kawasaki Team Green will be looking to rebound after a disappointing return to racing.