GNCC Steele Creek Campground Live Streaming

The biggest two-day outdoor sporting event in Burke County wrapped up under clear skies Sunday, as dirt bike riders took on the Steele Creek course at the 2016 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series presented by Maxxis.

The annual event was the GNCC’s third of 13 championship races this season.

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This may be the nicest-looking GNCC of all. The picturesque Steele Creek Campground hosts this one, and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background make this a nice place to be even if we weren’t racing. Campers will appreciate the hookups and the small country store located on the premises.

This is a classic cross-country track too, with plenty of creek crossings, mud bogs and rocks. The track is flowy and fun, but it’s rugged. And the hills, going both up and down, are long and steep. As the race goes on, a lot of tree roots become exposed. This makes for a rough ride when it’s dry and a slick track when it rains. The course also gets faster and faster as more lines open up throughout the weekend.

The soil here can range from brown top soil, to red clay, to sand and back all in a span of 5 minutes. The sections along the creek can get sandy and rough while the base of the mountains sees loamy brown dirt. However, as you make your way up the hills, it begins to turn into red clay.

The coolest part of the track is the creek crossing near the pits. The track weaves around next to the actual Steele Creek before eventually plunging into it. Then the riders have to duck their heads to get under a concrete bridge before a ton of fans. The weather at Steele Creek can be just as unpredictable as the racing. Being early in the year, it can get cold, so be prepared to dress warm. However, it can also offer up a teaser to the spring days that are just around the corner, so be prepared for all types of weather.

Steele Creek is an actual campground. Hook-ups are available, but separate fees apply for camping.