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David Knight finishes fourth in Ohio GNCC
DAVID Knight remains at the head of the US Grand National Cross Country series standings despite not managing to finish on the podium at the sixth event of the 13-round series.
The John Penton GNCC staged in Millfield, Ohio.
With conditions much, much wetter at the John Penton GNCC staged in Millfield, Ohio, than at any US GNCC race held so far this season Knight was looking forward to another winning result.
However, due to a series of mechanical problems, caused by the extremely muddy conditions, the Ballaugh rider could only manage fourth.
Knight said at the finish line: 'Considering everything that happened during the race, finishing fourth is pretty good. It's just disappointing that we had some problems that prevented me from winning.
'I felt really good but it's just frustrating that I wasn't able to turn that into a winning result. At least I still have a good lead in the championship.
'I guess it wasn't my weekend. All things considered it ended up OK.'
Despite this setback, Knight remains comfortably out front in the XC1 pro class championship standings and has a 40-point lead over New Zealander Paul Whibley with Australian Josh Strang third, a further 10 points adrift.
The seventh round of the US GNCC series – The Spartan GNCC - takes place on June 1.
RESULTS - Round six, XC1 Pro class
1, Paul Whibley (Suzuki) 6 laps
2, Josh Strang (Suzuki) 6 laps
3, Jimmy Jarrett (Suzuki) 6 laps
4, David Knight (Red Bull KTM Off Road Race Team) 5 laps
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