Can-Am GNCC Racing
Borich Looks to Extend Lead at Snowshoe
GNCC ATV
Racing - Round 8 - Snowshoe, WV- June 25, 2011
Morgantown, WV (6/22/2011) -The
eighth round of the Can-Am Grand National Cross
Country Series heads to the beautiful mountains
of Snowshoe, W. Va., this weekend for the spectacular
MotoSport.com Snowshoe GNCC. Arguably one of the
toughest races on the circuit, Snowshoe always
presents a challenging course that only the toughest
racers survive.
Constructed around the famed Blackwater 100,
participants start live engine on a paved road
in groups of five, every five seconds, making
for a spectacular scene. This particular GNCC
has always fared as a favorite for racers, families
and fans because of the amenities Snowshoe Mountain
has to offer.
Snowshoe lodging overlooks the GNCC course, an
impeccable view of racing After claiming the overall
just a few weeks ago, Ballance Racing Yamaha's
Walker Fowler is well on his way to making GNCC
history. The young Yamaha rider has a good chance
of claiming another overall victory this weekend
with Snowshoe's unique starting procedure and
tough course.
Rockstar Makita Suzuki's Chris Borich heads the
points chase with Warnert Racing Can-Am's Adam
McGill trailing by 28 points. Ballance Racing
Yamaha's Taylor Kiser exceeds Warnert Racing's
Chris Bithell by only 6 points and last year's
Snowshoe winner Brian Wolf rounds out the top
five.
Don't forget though, GT Thunder's Brian Wolf
has claimed the overall victory at this event
the last two years from the XC2 class. Wolf is
competing for the first time in the XC1 class
this year and with a win already this season,
he may have the confidence to land a third consecutive
win at Snowshoe this year.
Wednesday, June 22 kicks off the 4th Annual GNCC
University, presented by Yamaha Racing. The three-day
riding school takes place in the trails of Snowshoe
Mountain and students of all skill levels will
learn from Yamaha Racing's multi-championship
winning staff on both ATVs and motorcycles.
On Friday, the 9th Annual GNCC Golf Tournament
returns to the picturesque Ravens Club for a day
of fun and relaxation before a weekend of racing.
Top racers, sponsors and fans will participate
in four-person teams for a list of prizes and
a spot on the coveted traveling trophy. The golf
tournament is open to anyone and everyone. Registration
begins at 7:30 a.m. on Friday at the Ravens Club,
followed by a tee time of 9 a.m. The cost is $300/team
and all proceeds will benefit the Brain Injury
Research Institute at West Virginia University.
Spectator passes run $20 for the full weekend,
with pro pit access and pro autographs at no additional
charge. On both Saturday and Sunday, youth riders
race at 8 a.m., beginner riders race at 10 a.m.,
and the top amateurs and the pros race at 1 p.m.
About GNCC Racing:
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series
is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded
in 1979, the 13-round championship is produced
exclusively by Racer Productions. Cross country
racing is one of the most physically demanding
sports in the world. The grueling three-hour GNCC
races lead as many as 1,800 riders through tracks
ranging in length from 10 to 12 miles, competing
for more than $3 million in prizes. With varied
terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks
and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests
of both survival and speed. For more information,
please visit www.gnccracing.com.
www.gnccracing.com
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