Cody Barnes is back with the Liqui Moly Beta Racing team in a new two-year deal that sees him make his full-time debut in the GNCC XC1 Pro class. He’ll also compete in the Pro1 class in the U.S. Sprint Enduro series.
Barnes previously rode for Beta in 2019 and 2020 and rejoins the team after a stellar 2025 season in which he finished third overall in the GNCC series, stacking 11 podiums and two wins in the XC2 Pro class en route to second in the class points.
“I’m super excited to join the Beta family again,” said Barnes. “I enjoyed working with everyone at Beta when I last rode for them in 2019 and 2020, so when the opportunity came up, it felt right. I believe the program and the bike are a lot better than people think. I’m looking forward to proving the bike is capable of the highest level of off-road racing for the next two years!”
“To have Cody join the team is very exciting,” said Josh Strang, East Coast race team manager. “He finished third overall in the GNCC series this year, and I saw him a lot on the track, as everyone did. I have been racing for years, so to be able to watch and race with Cody each weekend made my choice a lot easier, rather than just looking at the results on paper. He has already had a couple of days on the bike, and I really like what I see! I’m excited to see Cody move into the XC1 class and show his potential and also the potential of the Beta brand.” CN
Click here for the latest Cycle News Off-Road motorcycle reviews and news.
Click here for all the latest GNCC racing news.
