Josh Strang Maintains Points Lead at Snowshoe GNCC
6/29/2010 3:48:00 PM
Thomasville, NC: FMF Makita Suzuki's Josh
Strang raced his way through the rough West Virginia terrain to a sixth-place
finish at the famous Snowshoe GNCC on Sunday. Josh battled the track and the
other riders as he worked his way around Snowshoe's extended track, which
included some of the toughest obstacles all season. At the finish, the young
Australian earned enough points to maintain his lead in the race for the
championship, with 17 points now separating him from his closest competition.
“It was a tough race for me,” said Strang. “My bike handled great, but I just
wasn’t used to the heat and humidity.”
The track at Snowshoe is infamous for being one of the most challenging in the
series, and it didn’t disappoint on Sunday. The 2010 Suzuki RM-Z450 was up to
the task however, taking each of the course's varied obstacles in stride thanks
to its sharp handling and the snappy throttle response of the fuel-injected
engine. With such a wide variety of conditions, tracks like Snowshoe can wreak
havoc on both rider and machine, but the RM-Z proved its mettle and carried
Josh through to the finish.
The
FMF Makita Suzuki team partnered with the RiderDown Foundation at the Snowshoe
event to hold a special raffle after the race. Fans were given the opportunity
to purchase tickets during the race for a chance at taking home Josh's 2010
RM-Z450. After Josh crossed the finish line, the bike was cleaned up and handed
off to a lucky winner. “It was a cool deal,” said Strang. “My bike went to a
great fan, and it was all for a good cause.” The proceeds from the raffle will
be used to help fallen riders and their families with medical bills and other
costs that can accrue when a rider is injured.
The Snowshoe GNCC was the final race before the series takes a summer break.
The tour will resume on September 12th with the race at Unadilla in New Berlin,
New York.
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