Beta Ironman GNCC Fantasy Fundraiser: Pick the Winner from Beta Riders, Raise Money for Road 2 Recovery, Win Some for Yourself!
Here's a unique fundraiser from Beta for this weekend's Ironman GNCC, all designed to raise money for Road 2 Recovery. Beta is throwing nine riders onto bikes for the morning Sportsman race this weekend at Ironman, including Brand Ambassadors like Zach Osborne, AMA Hall-of-Famer and Five-Time GNCC Champion Rodney Smith, LiquiMoly Beta Supercross Team Manager Carlen Gardner, and more. For $20 fans can try to predict the finish (in order) of the nine Beta riders. The funds raised from the Fantasy Fundraiser will be split evenly: 50% of all proceeds will be donated directly to the Road 2 Recovery Foundation and 50% will be awarded to the winner(s) of the Fantasy GNCC Fundraiser. It's a 50/50 raffle, but a whole lot more fun than the usual!
All you have to do is click the link below to enter and throw down your $20. All the details are below:
The following press release is from Beta Motorcycles:
The Beta Ironman Fantasy Challenge Fundraiser is taking place at the season-ending Ironman GNCC in Crawfordsville, Indiana, on October 26th.
The unique fantasy competition will raise money for the Road 2 Recovery Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial and emotional support to injured professional action sports athletes.
Race for a Cause: Pick Your Beta Dream Team
You have the chance to predict the outcome of the morning Sportsman A race, which will feature a select group of Beta's top riders, race team personnel, and brand ambassadors.
The fantasy event will center on the 2-hour Sportsman A race on Sunday, October 26th. The Beta USA lineup for the event includes:
Rodney Smith
Joe Wasson
Zach Osborne
Zane Roberts
Kyle Mcdonal
Brayden Nolette
Dennis LeBlanc
Carlen Gardner
Brian Marok
How to Play: For a $20.00 entry, participants will submit their picks in the form below to predict the finishing order of the Beta riders against each other (1st through 9th).
Scoring: Players will receive points equal to their predicted position (e.g., predicting a rider to finish 3rd earns 3 points). The player with the highest total score wins.
Tie-Breaker: The tie-breaker will go to the entry that was submitted first. So the sooner you get your entries in, the better.
A Great Cause, A Great Prize
The funds raised from the Fantasy Fundraiser will be split evenly:
50% of all proceeds will be donated directly to the Road 2 Recovery Foundation.
50% will be awarded to the winner(s) of the Fantasy GNCC Fundraiser.
Fans are encouraged to submit multiple entries to increase their chances of winning while maximizing their contribution to the Road 2 Recovery Foundation.
The deadline for all entries is 12:00 pm PST on Friday, October 24th.
About Road 2 Recovery Foundation
The Road 2 Recovery Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to assisting professional AMA licensed motocross/supercross and action sports athletes with financial assistance after sustaining career-ending injuries, as well as providing motivational, emotional, and spiritual support.
Here are the Beta Team members competing in the event:
Zach Osborne
Beta Brand Ambassador
Born September 25, 1989 in Abingdon, Virginia, Osborne is a former AMA Supercross and Motocross champion, having won major titles including the 2017 AMA 250MX and the 2020 450MX Championship. Zacho is a Brand Ambassador for Beta Motorcycles.
Zane Roberts
Beta Factory Team Rider
A towering force from Minden, Nevada, Roberts rides Beta’s Factory 480 RR. Roberts is an accomplished desert racer and claimed the AMA National Hare and Hound Championship in 2024.
Kyle Mcdonal
Beta Support Rider
Hailing from Mays Landing, New Jersey, McDonal races a Beta 390 RR in hare scramble and other off-road series. He claimed the 2024 AMA East Hare Scramble Championship aboard his Bromley Motorsports/Beta, showing grit, adaptability, and competitiveness in new terrain.
Dennis LeBlanc
Beta Support Rider
Dennis competes in the AA class on the NETRA series Hare Scramble events. This series takes place in the New England woods and trails. He is currently second in the overall NETRA Hare Scramble AA class standings.
Brayden Nolette
Beta Support Rider
A rising off-road talent with championship credentials in GNCC and NETRA competition, Nolette now continues his climb through the pro ranks. Known for his speed, consistency, and adaptability, he represents the next wave of young riders making their mark on the national stage.
Carlen Gardner
SX / MX Team Manager
A California native and former AMA Supercross and Motocross racer. He can definitely hold his own on the track and may be a sleeper pick at this event. Gardner is the Team Manager of the Liqui Moly Beta SX / MX Team.
Brian Marok
West Coast Off-Road Team Manager
Serving as Team Manager for Beta USA’s off-road program, Marok oversees rider development, race operations, and bike setup. A long-time rider from the state of Alaska, no stranger to woods riding.
Rodney Smith
Beta Brand Ambassador
A legendary off-road racer and five-time GNCC Champion, Smith also earned multiple AMA National Hare Scrambles titles with Suzuki. Known for his smooth, consistent style, he remains one of the most accomplished riders in American off-road history.
Joe Wasson
Former Team Rider / Southwest Sales Rep
A seasoned desert specialist, Wasson was a consistent front-runner in the AMA Hare & Hound National Championship Series, capturing the 2021 Championship. The Arizona native, has multiple wins and podiums across Hare & Hound, Best In The Desert, and other premier off-road events
