February 2021 - Volume 6 - Issue 2 February 2021 | Page 38

LOCALNEWS

GASGAS NORTH AMERICA PRESENTS DIVERSE LINEUP OF TALENTED RIDERS AT INAUGURAL TEAM INTRO words and photos courtesy of GasGas

In offroad racing , the brand new Coastal GASGAS Factory Racing Team is ready to GET ON THE GAS with a two-rider lineup for 2021 . Washington native Ricky Russell will headline the team ’ s efforts in the premier division racing aboard the GASGAS EX 450F , with up-andcomer Johnny Girroir racing aboard the EX 250F . Both riders will primarily compete in the Grand National Cross Country ( GNCC ) Series , in addition to the National Enduro Championship and select offroad events around the country .
Led by eight-time GNCC National Champion and Team Manager , Barry Hawk , the newly developed team further deepens the level of competition inside the offroad paddock as they dive into the next chapter of racing in 2021 .
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