Watch: The John Penton GNCC Race Recap and Raw Highlights Videos
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Check out some videos from the 2025 Progressive Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Racing season 12th round, The John Penton GNCC, in Ohio. Kailub Russell (Yamaha) earned the overall win, the 68th of his career (and first since July 2020!) as Liam Draper (Yamaha) and XC2 rider Cody Barnes (Honda) rounded out the overall podium.
Barnes scored the XC2 win as Angus Riordan (KTM) and Brody Johnson (Honda) rounded out the podium. Grant Davis (KTM), who had a DNF on the day, still clinched the XC2 title AND continues to barely lead the overall Grand National Championship standings over Ben Kelley (KTM).
Korie Steede (Husqvarna) took the WXC win over Brandy Richards (KTM) and Rachael Archer (Kawasaki).
Read the full post-race recap if you missed it.
2025 Wiseco John Penton GNCC | Bike PM Raw Recap | Round 12
The John Penton GNCC Results
The John Penton - Overall Race
October 10, 2025| Rider | Time | Interval | Best Lap | Hometown | Bike | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kailub Russell | 02:46:36.010 | Boonville, NC  | Yamaha | ||
| 2 |  Liam Draper | 02:46:39.538 | Auckland, New Zealand  | Yamaha | ||
| 3 |  Cody J Barnes | 02:46:40.918 | Sterling, IL | Honda | ||
| 4 |  Josh Strang | 02:46:45.539 | Inverell, Australia  | Beta | ||
| 5 |  Michael Witkowski | 02:46:46.272 | North Liberty, IN | Honda |
The John Penton - XC2 Pro Race
October 10, 2025| Rider | Time | Interval | Best Lap | Hometown | Bike | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cody J Barnes | 02:46:40.918 | Sterling, IL | Honda | ||
| 2 |  Angus Riordan | 02:47:32.959 | Australia | KTM | ||
| 3 |  Brody Johnson | 02:48:01.057 | Landrum, SC | Honda | ||
| 4 |  Nicholas Defeo | 02:48:07.190 | Myrtle Beach, SC | Kawasaki | ||
| 5 |  Jhak Walker | 02:50:44.152 | Morrisonville, IL | Beta |
The John Penton - XC3 Pro-Am Race
October 10, 2025| Rider | Time | Interval | Best Lap | Hometown | Bike | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Philippe Chaine | 03:07:31.070 | Canada  | KTM | ||
| 2 | Jayson T Crawford | 03:13:43.290 | Rock Falls, IL | Yamaha | ||
| 3 | Isaiah L Brown | 03:20:26.696 | Belpre, OH | Yamaha | ||
| 4 | Raley L Messer | 00:45:35.259 | Beaver Dam, KY | Beta |
The John Penton - WXC Race
October 10, 2025| Rider | Time | Interval | Best Lap | Hometown | Bike | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Korie Steede | 01:48:04.798 | Beloit, OH | Husqvarna | ||
| 2 |  Brandy Richards | 01:48:06.117 | Lake Havasu City, AZ | KTM | ||
| 3 |  Rachael Archer | 01:48:36.772 | New Zealand | Kawasaki | ||
| 4 | Danielle McDonald | 01:48:51.699 | Parkes, NSW | Yamaha | ||
| 5 | Shelby Turner | 01:54:59.419 | Barons, AB | GasGas |
Championship Standings
| Position | Rider | Hometown | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ben Kelley | Harwinton, CT | 251 |
| 2 |  Grant Davis | Meshoppen, PA | 247 |
| 3 | Cody J Barnes | Sterling, IL | 207 |
| 4 | Liam Draper | Auckland, New Zealand | 196 |
| 5 | Angus Riordan | Australia | 190 |
| Position | Rider | Hometown | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant Davis | Meshoppen, PA | 309 |
| 2 | Cody J Barnes | Sterling, IL | 303 |
| 3 | Angus Riordan | Australia | 291 |
| 4 | Nicholas Defeo | Myrtle Beach, SC | 223 |
| 5 | Brody Johnson | Landrum, SC | 221 |
| Position | Rider | Hometown | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Jenkins | House Springs, MO | 279 |
| 2 | Jayson T Crawford | Rock Falls, IL | 242 |
| 3 | Raley L Messer | Beaver Dam, KY | 210 |
| 4 |  Jonathan Johnson | Landrum, SC | 205 |
| 5 | James D Simpson | Wilmington, NC | 133 |
| Position | Rider | Hometown | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korie Steede | Beloit, OH | 272 |
| 2 | Rachael Archer | New Zealand | 267 |
| 3 | Danielle McDonald | Parkes, NSW | 193 |
| 4 | Brandy Richards | Lake Havasu City, AZ | 181 |
| 5 | Addison Harris | Smithfield, RI | 145 |
