Knight extends GNCC lead

From the David Knight Results Service

WASHINGTON, GA -- Red Bull KTM Off Road Race Team rider David Knight extended his lead at the top of the ’08 US GNCC series following a second podium finish in less than one week.

Following on from his dominant win at the opening round of the championship in Florida Knight placed a comfortable third at the General GNCC staged near Washington, GA Sunday, where he joined Charlie Mullins and teammate Nate Kanney on the podium. The only rider to finish on the podium at both of the opening two rounds of the championship Knight now holds a 10-point lead at the head of the series.

In typical Knight fashion the General GNCC didn’t start in the best of ways as despite managing to fire his 450cc KTM into life as the starter's flag dropped Knight rounded the first corner outside of the top 10. With the Georgia track largely dry despite heavy rain several days before the event, the fast track made it difficult for Knight to close in on the leaders as quickly as he had in Florida.

Just 36 seconds adrift in third at the end of lap 2, Knight dropped a little time on the leading duo on lap three. Riding alone, and comfortably ahead of the fourth placed rider Paul Whibley, Knight decided to settle for position and not risk trying to catch the leaders.

“Third might not look like a good result, but I’m more than happy with it," the Isle of Man resident said. "Last year I had all sorts of troubles at this race and didn’t score any points at all. I’ve had two podiums in two races this year and I’m leading the points standings, so I’m happy with things. To be honest I wasn’t looking forward to the race, and I’m pleased that it’s behind me now."

Results
1. Charlie Mullins (Suzuki) 2.47:42
2. Nate Kanney (KTM) 2.48:08
3. David Knight (KTM) 2.51:09
4. Paul Whibley (Suzuki) 2.52:00
5. Jimmy Jarrett (Suzuki) 2.54:40
6. Joshua Strang (Suzuki) 2:54.42
7. Barry Hawk (Yamaha) 2:55.13
8. Thad Duvall (Yamaha) 2.57:28
9. Jesse Robinson (Kawasaki) 2.58:00
10. Glenn Kearney (Husqvarna) 3.00:06