Can-Am GNCC Racing
Invades Unadilla This Weekend for Round 11
New Berlin, NY (9/23/2008) -
More than 1,500 competitors are expected to compete
this weekend in both Amateur and Pro classes.
Riders from all over the world compete in the
GNCC Series, bringing international intrigue at
all levels.
In addition to the on-track action, this weekend's
event will also feature an expansive midway, as
well as demo rides of new Can-Am ATVs. Also, Yamaha
will unveil its all-new 2009 YFZ450R racing ATV
with a display on Saturday. On-track, Unadilla
offers some of the best vistas on the tour from
which to watch the action. The track includes
Unadilla's motocross track, as well as mud, rocks,
hills and trails through the woods surrounding
the venue.
"The Unadilla track is unique on the tour
as it offers our fans some of the best viewing
opportunities of the racing action," said
GNCC Trail Boss Jeff Russell. "In addition,
the Pro pit areas will be accessible to those
attending, allowing them to get an up-close view
of the racers and their highly tuned machines.
"The use of the motocross track also injects
another level of competition into the Unadilla
race," added Russell. "The tight, high-speed
turns, as well as big-air jumps are certain to
make for an exciting show."
Four-Wheeled Frenzy
Ballance, riding a Yamaha, has dominated this
season, earning three wins, as well as three runner-up
efforts. Heading into Unadilla, however, Ballance
is still recovering from broken ribs sustained
in a practice crash several weeks ago. Adam McGill,
who won the most recent GNCC in runaway fashion,
is well on his way toward beating back a midseason
slump. Sitting second in points, McGill is just
26 markers behind Ballance. McGill has four wins
this season, the most of any ATV competitor, as
well as a single runner-up finish.
Rookie pro Brandon Sommers is hungry for his
first ever GNCC victory. Consistency has placed
the Yamaha rider third in points. With four top-three
finishes, it will only be a matter of time before
the Millersburg, Ohio rider gets to tread to the
top step of the podium.
Brian Cook (Honda) and defending Unadilla winner
Chris Borich (Rockstar Suzuki) sit fourth and
fifth in the title chase and will definitely be
in contention here. National Guard Honda's William
Yokley, Taylor Kiser (KTM), Matthew Smiley (Honda),
Jarrod McClure (Honda) and Ryan Lane (Honda),
as well as many others are expected to compete
on Saturday.
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series
is the largest off-road racing series in the United
States. The top Pro racers make a lucrative living
in the sport, reigning in six-figure salaries
and endorsements, as well as a share of a $130,000
in prize purse and more than $3 million in contingency
and bonus monies. GNCC events also offer classes
for amateur riders of all skill and experience
levels. Four-wheeled ATVs will compete throughout
the day on Saturday, September 27, and dirt bikes
will race on Sunday, September 28. Riders can
sign up at the track. The amateur racer entry
fee is $40.
This weekend's race is also a full points-paying
event for the WNYOA Series. Also, WNYOA will be
arranging peewee racing for 50cc bikes and ATVs
on a separate course. For more information, please
visit www.wnyoa.net. The race is also being co-sanctioned
by the Atlantic Grand Prix (AGP).
Spectator passes are $15 for the full weekend,
with pro pit access and pro autographs at no additional
charge. ATVs race on Saturday and bikes race on
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. For more information,
check out the official series website at www.GNCCRacing.com
or call 304-284-0084.
About GNCC Racing:
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country series
is America's premier off-road racing series. The
13-round championship series is produced exclusively
by Racer Productions and has run since 1973. Cross
country racing is one of the most physically demanding
sports in the world. The nearly three-hour long
GNCC races lead as many as 1,800 riders through
tracks ranging from eight to twelve miles in length.
With varied terrain including hills, woods, mud,
dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events
are tests of both survival and speed. GNCC Racing
will air weekly television shows on the Versus
network starting August 2. GNCC featured sponsors
include Can-Am, Parts Unlimited, Moose Racing,
Maxxis, Pirelli, Wiseco, Acerbis, Elka, Geico,
Klotz, FMF, ITP and Weekend Warrior, and riders
compete for over $3 million in series prizes and
contingency money. Associate sponsors include
Alpinestars, Cometic, HiPer Technology, Laegers,
Moose Utility Division, The National Guard, Powersport
Grafx, REM, Scott, Thor, Tire Balls, Twin Air,
Ogio, Rekluse, and MotoTee's. For more information
log on to www.gnccracing.com.
www.gnccracing.com
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