| Historic Weekend…Walker Wins, Barnes Podiums, Strang Top 5 overall!
The 2026 Wild Boar GNCC marked a historic milestone for Liqui Moly Beta Racing, as the team had three riders in the top 10 overall, making Beta the only manufacturer to achieve that feat at the round. Cody Barnes led the charge by securing his and the team’s first-ever XC1 Pro podium with a career-best third-place finish in XC1, proving his speed on the new bike. In the XC2 division, Jhak Walker captured his first career win in the class and finished an impressive seventh overall by “floating” through the brutal sandy terrain. Rounding out the team’s dominant performance, veteran Josh Strang fought through the heat to take fifth overall, edging out his competitors by just over a second. This weekend’s result is a testament to the dedication and hard work that the team puts in behind the scenes. |