A surprise entry in the event is KTM factory rider Nate Kanney. Like fellow GNCC rider Cory Buttrick, Kanney is using the round to prepare for the GNCC opener next week in Florida, however, Kanney indicated that he will be riding more national enduros later in the year. 

"I’m on my way south to Florida to get ready for the GNCC that is next Tuesday, and this race was on the way," said Kanny. "This was a perfect opportunity for me to do a little riding in Georgia before I hit Florida. I stayed in California for the winter and I went back home for a week just to tie up loose ends before I headed south. This was on the way, but of course, I’m a fan of Enduro race and I wanted to do this. I’m interested in doing more of the series, so this was a good chance to see how I do. I know the series is really growing and getting better and this is good practice for me."

Of course, Charlie Mullins is on hand and appears ready to back up his opening round win. Meanwhile, Russell Bobbitt and Michael Lafferty were looking confident as well.