Beta results from both coasts!

GNCC - Round 5: Location: Society Hill, South Carolina Round five of the GNCC saw rain arrive before the event that created a challenging course with large mud holes and ruts. The stand-out rider of the event was Rachel Gutish finishing a respectable 3rd in the WXC class and an even more impressive 4th overall in the AM race out of close to 600 riders! The other team riders had an up and down day, however all of them finished inside the top 8 in their classes. Cody Barnes: 6th - XC2 class Thorn Devlin: 8th - XC2 class Chase Colville: 4th - XC3 class Rachel Gutish: 3rd - XCW class The next event for the Beta factory East team will be round two of the NEPG (National Enduro) series this weekend. The next GNCC race is round six in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania on June 14th. Cody Barnes 250 RR Race Edition "My Beta 250 RR got me off to a great start and I was quickly able to make the pass for the lead. I lead for a bit before making a small mistake and dropping a few positions. I was able to salvage 6th place for the day but that's not where I want to be. I will be working on some things in the next two weeks and will be back to give it my all." Thorn Devlin 250 RR Race Edition "The rough course and high temperatures made for a brutal Round 5 Camp Coker GNCC. Heavy rains the week of the race made for some bottomless mud holes and soft terrain. My Beta 250 RR got a great jump; getting the holeshot and in a great position for the start of the three hour race. Unfortunately, I got stuck in a sinkhole a few miles in. I was able to fight back a few positions and salvage some points on the day. Thank you to all our sponsors for the support and keeping us seeing checkered flags!" Chase Colville 125 RR Race Edition "I started the Camp Coker GNCC off with a mid pack start before working my way up to the lead group until I unfortunately fell twice on the first lap, losing sight of the lead group. I was able to ride the rest of the race mostly mistake free and finish in 4th!" Rachel Gutish 300 RR Race Edition "I am super stoked to have earned my first GNCC podium for the Factory Beta team! It's been a long time coming, and I'm glad I was finally able to live up to the belief the team has in me and the effort we all put in. I battled with the leaders nearly all day, and was happy to come home with a podium spot, especially given that Camp Coker is a race I usually struggle at." Photo Credit: Ken Hill

WORCS - Round 3: Location: Mesquite, NV WORCS racing continued with round two in Mesquite, Nevada. With temps above 100, the race was grueling to say the least. Beta factory rider Chance Fullerton was off to a good start running in third before catching a rock and breaking a bone in his foot. The young rider from Acton, California had to pull out of the race. Beta rider and Hare & Hound regular Zane Roberts used the WORCS race to train for when the NHHA returns. Roberts finished a respectable seventh place in the Pro2 class aboard his factory Beta 430 RR Race Edition. Zane Roberts: 7th - Pro2 class Chance Fullerton: DNF - Pro2 class The next event for the Beta factory West team will be round four of the WORCS series June 14th in Wickenburg, Arizona.

Beta Team Back to Business!

GNCC - Round 4: Location: Washington, Georgia Round four of the GNCC (Grand National Cross Country) series was held this past weekend in Georgia. The GNCC "Safe to Race" task force laid out guidelines for all racers to insure everyone's safety. Conditions were hot and dusty for the riders. Beta USA's factory team took safe measures as well with the technicians setting up on Friday and staying away from the event until the race day on Sunday.

Beta USA Factory team riders endured the conditions finishing as follows:

Cody Barnes: 5th - XC2 class; Thorn Devlin: 6th - XC2 class; Chase Colville: 5th - XC3 class; Rachel Gutish: 4th - XCW class

The GNCC series resumes May 30th in South Carolina. The team also will be attending Round two of the NEPG (National Enduro) series the following weekend on June 7th.

Cody Barnes 250 RR Race Edition "I got off to a decent start and went into the first woods section 2nd. With the tempers high and no rain in several days the track was very dusty making it almost impossible at times to see. I felt good early on and was running a comfortable pace however around the 5th lap I started having problems with hydration. I thought I had been consuming enough water throughout the race but with the hot weather I didn't drink enough and it made the last 2 laps very difficult. Very frustrated with myself for allowing this to happen when my Beta USA 250 RR was running awesome and I was in a good position to possibly get my first podium. I finished 5th in XC2 and 12th overall."

Thorn Devlin 250 RR Race Edition "It was very refreshing to get back to the track and continue racing. My Beta 250 RR had me off to a great start and ran strong, keeping me there until the checkered. I'm pleased with my finish as we made great progress and furthered our race craft."

Chase Colville 125 RR Race Edition "I started the day with a good start and worked my way into 2nd in the beginning stages of the race, unfortunately I started to cramp from dehydration and dropped back to 5th. My Beta 125 RR performed outstanding the whole three hours not giving me a single problem in the very dusty conditions."

Rachel Gutish 300 RR Race Edition "I still wasn't where I wanted to be at the Bulldog GNCC, but I'm closer than I've been all year. I finished fourth in WXC after successfully running with the front pack and at times leading during the first two laps. I had a minor crash on the second lap and lost sight of the leaders. Without being able to see them, I struggled to run their pace. The bike handled perfectly and I am super happy with my setup! I just need to focus on minimizing mistakes and work on my ability to maintain a fast pace while riding alone."

Photo Credit: Ken Hill

Beta support rider Cole Conatser wins 3 in a row, Zane Roberts earns an overall podium, and GNCC results from Florida!

National Hare & Hound Series, Round 3: Location: Las Vegas, NV

Beta USA riders finished on three podiums last weekend at the Mint 400. Beta support rider Cole Conatser finished on top of the Pro 250 podium for the 3rd time in a row extending his overall points lead. Zane Roberts had a 3rd place podium finish and is now 5 points from the overall leader in the series points lead. Morgan Tanke took home a 3rd place Women's Pro podium after a long day of racing outside her comfort zone. Tanke is currently seated in 4th place for the series points standings only 4 points behind 3rd. Joe Wasson also had a good race finishing in 4th place overall and is now just two points down away from 3rd place in the series points standings.

COLE CONATSER 250 RR Race Edition "I got a great 3rd place start, and the course was the fastest race I've ever done and the longest also being 160 miles! I'm looking forward to having some more technical races coming up! Idaho looks like a blast!”

ZANE ROBERTS 430 RR Race Edition "Stoked to bring home 3rd place at the Mint 400 this weekend! Going in I knew this race would be a little out of my comfort zone, and it certainly lived up to that expectation, so I was very pleased with a podium. Overall it was a great event with a large media presence, and I'm happy to have been a part of it.”

JOE WASSON 430 RR Race Edition "The Mint 400 was a really high-speed race with a lot of sketchy sections. I had a really close call towards the beginning of the race where I decided to back it down and play it safe. Looking forward to the next round!”

MORGAN TANKE 300 RR Race Edition "I tried to pace myself from the beginning knowing it was going to be a long day and rough course. The race course was very fast, so I had to learn really quick how to get comfortable with holding it wide open. It was definitely not like an average NHHA race, and I didn't like having to go as fast as we were going, it was scary! After holding 4th for half the race I was able to get into 3rd and bring it in on the podium. I'm happy with my result and am glad I could salvage a podium at a race that was pretty much the opposite of my style.”

GNCC, Round 2: Location: Palatka, FL Cody Barnes is starting to get his groove back finishing with a 4th place XC2 finish last weekend. Barnes is currently in 4th place in the series points standings. Teammate Thorn Devlin had a 9th place finish in Florida and is currently seated in 9th place for the XC2 class points standings. Chase Colville had another great performance ending the day in 6th place in the XC3 class. Colville is currently in 5th place just 9 points behind 3rd & 4th place for the series points standings. Rachel Gutish had a tough race finishing in 7th place, and is currently in 6th place in the WXC class points standings.

CODY BARNES 250 RR Race Edition "I started the day off with a good start and was in the top 5 the first lap. After I loosened up I started putting in good laps catching up to 4th place. At the end of the 5th lap I was able to make the pass for 4th place where I finished the day. After the first round I knew what I needed to improve on and was able to work on those things. My Beta 250 RR was running awesome today and handled the big sand whoops like a dream all day.”

THORN DEVLIN 250 RR Race Edition "Wild boar was a very grueling race both physically and mentally. My Beta 250 RR got a quick jump on the start where I ran with the lead pack for the first two laps. I'm happy to leave with valuable points, knowledge, and coming into round 3 healthy.”

CHASE COLVILLE 125 RR Race Edition "I was able to get a good jump off the start, but I ended up falling in the 3rd corner putting me behind the leaders. I then struggled to get a good pace going until the 3rd lap when I started to put in better lap times moving my way back up to 6th. My Beta 125 RR was handling great all day on the rough sand whoops.”

RACHEL GUTISH 300 RR Race Edition "I did not ride up to my potential in Florida. I am disappointed with both my finish and the way I rode. I spent way too much time on the ground and was never able to find a flow. I am ready to shake this one off and move on to Georgia next weekend!”

Beta Factory riders dominate at round 2 of the AMA National Hare & Hound series!

AMA National Hare & Hound, Round 2: Location: Post, TX Beta captures two Open Pro podium spots after Joe Wasson had a redeeming race taking 1st place while Factory Teammate Zane Roberts finished in 3rd. Roberts now leads the series points standings with Wasson in a close 3rd. Beta support rider Cole Conatser improved on his series lead taking home his second Pro 250 win of the season. Factory Team rider Morgan Tanke was close to a podium finish coming in a close 4th place in the Women's Pro class.

JOE WASSON 430 RR Race Edition "The day started out great, some fresh rain made for some intense battles. The top 4 swapped positions for the first half of the race, but it ultimately came down to another rider and myself battling for 75 miles. After finishing 5 seconds apart I came away with the win! Awesome race to say the least!”

COLE CONATSER 250 RR Race Edition "I ended round 2 in Post, Texas with a 1st place Pro 250 victory. I had a great race, and started way closer to the front. The course was awesome and it really fit my style of riding. I just had a really good time racing! Looking forward to the Mint 400 in Vegas next! Hope to keep the momentum going into round 3!”

ZANE ROBERTS 430 RR Race Edition "I had a great weekend in Texas for the second round of the NHHA series. I got off to a pretty mediocre start, but I charged hard and caught the top guys pretty quickly. From there it became a gnarly battle between the 4 of us for the lead for probably close to 30 miles. Unfortunately a fellow racer went down in front of me, and I had to stop to to make sure he was okay, and I kind of lost touch with the lead two who checked out on the final part of loop two. Overall I'm stoked to get a podium and can't wait to race again!”

MORGAN TANKE 250 RR Race Edition "The Texas NHHA course was definitely not like any other Hare and Hound. Tight single track and hundreds of turns made for a long day on the bike. I got a great start but had a hard time getting into a good race pace. I rode smooth all day, but it just wasn't enough, and ended up 4th on the day.”

GNCC Series, Round 1: Location: Union, SC Cody Barnes had his debut in the XC2 class, and after battling with 1st round jitters was able to take home a solid 6th place finish. Factory teammate Thorn Devlin wasn't too far behind taking home a 9th place finish in the XC2 class. Newly signed Chase Colville also put forth a solid performance finishing in 6th place in the XC3 class, while Factory Teammate Rachel Gutish took home a 5th place finish in the WXC class.

CODY BARNES 250 RR Race Edition "With this round being my very first race in the XC2 class at a GNCC I was a bit nervous. I got off to a good start, and was with the front pack for most the first lap. The first two laps I rode pretty tight and that cost me some positions and time. I found my groove and was able to make some good laps at the end of the race. I finished 6th in the XC2 class and 13th overall. My Beta 250 RR was handling the rough track super well and was running awesome! I now know what I need to work on for the next round to be up there and not lose that front pack. Looking forward to giving it another shot here in two weeks!”

THORN DEVLIN 250 RR Race Edition "With only a handful of GNCC's raced in my career, it is a solid start and I am confident we will be with the lead pack as I build confidence on the 3 hour race pace. Thank you to the entire Factory Beta USA team for the hard work and the opportunity.”

CHASE COLVILLE 125 RR Race Edition "I started off with a dead last start, and was able to work my way to the front of the pack on the first lap. I made the pass for the lead on the second lap, but unfortunately was taken out by a lapper. The rest of the day was a struggle for me although my Beta 125 RR handled the rough track and tree roots awesome. I couldn't ask for a better bike!”

RACHEL GUTISH 300 RR Race Edition "The race started off well - I entered the woods in fourth and was able to move up to third by the end of lap one. I was riding a consistent pace and was able to hang with the lead pack pretty easily though laps one and two. The 300's power was incredible, it never felt like I was having to ride hard to keep that pace. Unfortunately on the third lap a C rider I was lapping cut over on me. I hit him, then clipped a tree and went over the bars. I hit my head pretty hard and sustained a mild concussion. I was able to hang onto a fifth place despite a headache and dizziness, so I am grateful, but also disappointed that the race turned out this way after such a promising start. I plan to take most of next week off, but should be good to compete by next weekend.”