Wilson, LA - The 2011 Louisiana Cross-Country Series kicked back off after the summer break at the beautiful Spring Hill Plantation in Wilson, LA. As usual this venue near the Louisiana's state capital, Baton Rouge, was very well attended drawing over 500 participants and spectators. Two local newspapers were even on hand to cover the action. In addition to the usual dirt bike motos the first ever Saturday evening bicycle race and foot race was a huge hit and all participants were awarded a trophy afterward. The large crowd also lucked out with a nice break from the intense southern heat; lower humidity and breeze helped out tremendously tremendously.
The pre-race favorite, GNCC Pro Morgan Moss (FAR Husqvarna), came through once again with a convincing win. Moss started on the second row in the XC2 Lites class this go round and found himself in the overall lead by lap three and never looked back. During the post-race interviews Moss jokingly thanked the Feliciana Parish Police Jury for keeping his home practice sessions going; at least for now. He also made sure to thank all of his sponsors and mechanic.
Top XC1 rider from Pittsburg, TX and past multi-time Arkansas champ Bryan Vaughan (Asterisk / House of Horsepower / FMF / DP Brakes / System Tech Racing) was happy to put his KTM on top of the XC1 class podium and finish second overall behind Moss. Considering Moss isn't chasing the championship points, this was basically an overall win for Vaughan.
KTM pilot Andy Beebe (Team ¾ / Scott Equipment) blasted off the XC1 line to grab the holeshot and led for the first two laps holding off a hard-charging Jake Haddox (KTM / Brewton Insurance / Soil Stabilizers). Once the dust settled Beebe finished 2nd place in the XC1 class and third overall.
The final podium spot in the XC1 class went to current overall championship points leader Jason Harvey (SUZ / Cycle Gear) who has been riding smart and consistent. Harvey is leading Haddox by fourteen points followed by John McLemore (YAM).
As noted above Moss won the XC2 Lites class and the outright overall. Beyond that Yamaha YZ125 pilot and motocross talent Forrest Smith (City Cycles) finished in second edging out 3rd place Evan Shows (Mike's Cycle Supply / Factory Backing / Shea Racca / MX Prints.com / Scott).
Spectators and pit crews had plenty opportunity to enjoy the racing action such as the grass track, Enduro Engineering optional tire jump, and the Bayou Suspension double. The optional tire jump could get a little tricky as Novice class participant Brian Griffith (KAW) demonstrates below:
Great photo and video links will be posted on www.AcadianaRacing.com soon; stay tuned and thanks very much to the land owners for supporting the sport, all of our talented media excellence crew, and the volunteer staff!
About the series:
The MTA Louisiana Cross-Country Series is a 10-round championship series promoted by AcadianaRacing.com. Venues test each rider's overall ability by offering motocross sections, hills, roots, occasional rocks, woods trails, grass tracks, extreme obstacles, etc. In addition to pure speed riders must have the endurance to push hard for over an hour and a half. The series is made possible by title sponsor MTA, Gas Gas Offroad US, FilterSolution.com, Pierce & Shows Attorneys; Spectro, Enduro Engineering, KTM, Mike's Outdoors, Southern Trophy, Woods Tank, Wallis Wood Works, Team ¾, Bayou Suspension, Fair's Diesel Service, Moose Racing, Evangeline Specialties, RidePG.com, MXPrints.com, Dirt Wise Riding Schools, OutOfBoundFilms.com, iFence, SideLineFilms, and Honda.
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