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#Bithell Takes Third at Limestone 100

#Bithell Takes Third at Limestone 100

Chris Bithell put on another podium performance at the fifth round of the AMSOIL Grand National Cross Series Presented by Maxxis Tires. The Limestone 100 was held in Springville, Indiana over the weekend.

Bithell started his day by earning his first ever pro career holeshot and taking off with the early lead. “This is my first holeshot at a national in years and I couldn’t be more excited. Usually, no one wants to lead first lap, but once I grabbed the holeshot I was all about it. It was nice not have to work through the pack or eat anyone else’s roost. My Precision / Maxxis Tires Suzuki was dialed in perfectly and I was completely comfortable to take charge and lead,” regarded Bithell.

Bithell led the freight train of pro racers for the first three laps. The Lime-stone 100 track was full of many lines making good line choices and smart decisions were essential to staying out front. He crossed through scoring in first for the first three laps. On the final lap, Bithell started to have a few issues with his hands and holding on was tough. Bithell slowed his pace to compensate and finished in third.

“After leading all day, third isn’t exactly where I wanted to be, but I really can’t complain. Aside from my hands, everything worked great. My Maxxis Tires hooked up everywhere and my Walsh / FOX set up kept the track feeling smooth. And we can’t forget about the holeshot,” said Bithell from the podium.

Bithell will return to the GNCC in just two weeks at round six. The sixth round will be held May 10th at Loretta Lynn’s in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Currently, Bithell holds down third in the XC1 Pro Class.

Posted Friday, August 29, 2014

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