Jason Thomas Wins Elka Yadkin Valley Stomp GNCC XC2 Pro Lites Class

In the XC2 Pro Lites Class, Welsh, U.K. rider Jason Thomas scored his own breakthrough with a win. “I’ve been back home for the last 11 months getting my Visa sorted,” said Thomas. “All I’ve been doing was trying to prepare for this, coming back and doing this.” Thomas had just signed with Elka Suspension a few days before the event. The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series continues in two weeks with the GEICO Mountain Ridge GNCC in Somerset, Pennsylvania

Jason also wins the Enduro and Endurocross races in Ste-Véronique, QC!

Last weekend was a very busy weekend for Jason. After his trip to the USA last week to enter the GNCC race, the English rider came back to Canada to participate in three events in Ste-Véronique; the Provincial Enduro Championship, the Provincial Enducross Championship and the Extreme-cross (Vegas style). For the Enduro race, Thomas impressed again with his smooth and consistent riding as he crossed the finish line in first place on a very muddy track with his KTM 250 XC-F prepared by KTM dealership Woody’s Cycle for this event. KTM Canada Patrick Beaulé also had a very good race and finished in 4th place on his KTM 250 XC.

The Extreme-cross was held on Saturday on a closed circuit and only about 15 riders qualified for this event. KTM rider Michel Metcalfe got the Holeshot on his KTM 300 XC tied with Guy Giroux. Patrick Beaulé came around the fist lap in 3rd place. Metcalfe and Giroux battled hard all race for the first place and on the last lap they crashed into each other. Patrick who was riding close to them in 3rd place took this opportunity to pass them and he finished in 1st place. On Sunday, Jason Thomas won the Endurocross easily with a strong lead on his KTM 250 XC-F prepared by KTM dealer Enduro KTM. Patrick Beaulé rode very well and also finished on the podium.

Read an interview with Jason by GNCCRacing.com:
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