Barry Hawk joins the GNCC event team

MORGANTOWN, WV – February 22, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – GNCC Racing is proud to welcome 8-Time Champion Barry Hawk to the 2011 event team. Hawk is the only rider in GNCC history to hold a championship title in both the bike and ATV disciplines.

Hawk will assist with the design and construction of the GNCC courses alongside Trail Boss Jeff Russell and Buren Hamrick.

“Looking forward to working with Barry this year,” said GNCC Trail Boss Jeff Russell. “With his experience on both ATV’s and motorcycles, Barry will bring a racer’s perspective to both sides of the GNCC program.”

Barry retired from professional racing in the fall of 2010 after 22 years of involvement in the sport. With 7 ATV Championships under his belt and one on the bike, Hawk has established himself on both sides of the GNCC podium.

“I’m really glad to have the opportunity to stay involved with GNCC Racing since I’ve been a part of it for such a long time. I’m a big fan of the series and I’m happy to be able to give back to the sport I love after all these years of racing,” said the 8-Time Champion.

The 2011 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series kicks off with the Moose Racing Westgate River Ranch GNCC in River Ranch, Florida in conjunction with Daytona Bike Week March 5-8. ATV practice will take place on Saturday and racing on Sunday, followed by bike practice on Monday and racing on Tuesday. For more information, go to www.gnccracing.com.

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.

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Suzuki Offers Strang’s Race Bike for Charity Raffle Proceeds Benefit RiderDown Foundation

MARGANTOWN, WV – May 26, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Racer Productions, producers of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series are pleased to announce that American Suzuki Motor Corp. has offered Josh Strang’s 2010 RM-Z450, the bike he competes on in the GNCC series, to Racer Productions. Racer Productions will raffle the bike off at the Motorcycle-USA.com Snowshoe GNCC, and all proceeds will benefit the RiderDown Foundation.

“Josh is off to an incredible start and the rumor mill is buzzing that he is on some “Factory exotica,” said Mike Webb, Off Road Race Team Manager. “Well, the truth is that Josh is on a production 2010 RM-Z450, with exactly the same bike and aftermarket accessories available to anyone. The only way to prove this is by letting one lucky fan walk away with his race bike immediately after the Snowshoe round and American Suzuki is thrilled with the proceeds of the Racer Productions raffle going to The RiderDown Foundation.”

“We couldn’t be more excited,” said Bruce Vermeulen, President of RiderDown Foundation.  “To have Josh Strang’s 2010 race bike up for grabs and benefitting RiderDown is unbelievable.  The support of guys like Josh who are out there campaigning the GNCC series means a lot to us and the injured riders we work with.  My hat’s off to Racer Productions and American Suzuki for making this happen.”

Raffle tickets can be purchased during the next three rounds of GNCC Racing, beginning with this weekend’s Motorcycle-USA.com Yadkin Valley Stomp. The winner will be announced at Snowshoe, and the bike handed off to the winner after Strang crosses the finish line.

“American Suzuki is proud of the accomplishment that Josh has made so far and to be able to prove that the 2010 RM-Z450 is not only a championship caliber motocrosser but a race winning off-road bike,” said Pat Alexander, American Suzuki’s Amateur Race Support Manager.

The series travels this weekend to the Motorcycle-USA.com Yadkin Valley Stomp, held May 8-9 in Yadkinville, North Carolina. ATVs race on Saturday, and bikes race on Sunday.

For more information, log on to www.gnccracing.com.

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 eight 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. GNCC Television is also on Versus, now back on DirecTV.  For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.

Can-Am ATV Demo Rides Return to GNCC

April 1,2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series is pleased to announce that Can-Am will return with their highly popular demo rides for the 2010 tour. Can-Am demos will be offered at seven rounds of the 13-stop tour.

“The GNCC fan is our customer; a rider who wants to have fun out on the trail, and he or she appreciates the comfort and performance the Can-Am brand delivers,” said Chaz Rice, Can-Am’s Manager of Media and Public Relations. “That is why we enjoy bringing our demo tour to GNCC events. We want GNCC fans to see why Can-Am ATVs are successful out on the course and how we bring that success to the ATV enthusiast on the trails.”

Demo rides will be offered at the Big Buck, Loretta Lynn’s, Snowshoe, Unadilla, The Titan, Power Line Park and the Ironman events. Several products from the 2010 Can-Am ATV line will be represented at the demo, from accessories and clothing, to Renegades,Outlanders and the DS 450. For each demo, the GNCC track crew will also construct a track that will showcase the capabilities and characteristics of each machine. In addition, before each of the seven demo events, Can-Am’s will be showcased on the starting line during the national anthem.

“We’re excited to welcome back Can-Am Demos for another year,” said Jeff Russell, GNCC Trail Boss. “Can-Am always brings out a great setup for their demos and in return, our track crew will make sure to build a track that will showcase all the performance capabilities of the 2010 Can-Am line.”

Log on to www.theridesaysitall.com to find out more information on the demo rides.

The first demo ride will be held at the Pirelli Big Buck GNCC in Union, South Carolina on April 10-11.

For more information and updates on the demo rides, check out the official series website at www.GNCCRacing.com or call 304-284-0084.

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VP Racing Fuels Named Official Fuel of Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series

MORGANTOWN, WV – February 23, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Racer Productions, producers of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series, is excited to announce that VP Racing Fuels is the Official Fuel of GNCC Racing under a three-year agreement beginning with the 2010 season.

“VP has long been a leader in the motorcycling industry and we are happy to introduce them as our new fuel sponsor for the 2010 season,” said Dean Van Leeuwen, GNCC sponsor coordinator. “Many of our racers are already familiar with the increased power and consistency of VP fuels and we’re confident they’ll appreciate having VP’s products readily available at the track.”

VP will have fuel available on site at all 13 rounds, including its new U4.4, MRX01 and C12, along with other VP specialty blends.  VP will kick off its sponsorship this weekend at the Parts Unlimited River Ranch GNCC at the Westgate River Ranch GNCC in Lake Wales, Florida.

“We’re thrilled about partnering with GNCC,” said Steve Scheidker, VP’s Director of Marketing and Communications.  “VP has been a strong supporter of motorcycle and ATV racing for many years, fueling numerous championships across North America and around the world, so it’s a natural fit for VP to be the Official Fuel of GNCC Racing.”

“The nation’s premier off-road series, GNCC provides the perfect venue for VP to promote its leading edge fuels, in particular its newest blend for powersports—U4.4,” Scheidker added.  “U4.4 offers up to 6% more power than premium pump gas, better throttle response and more resistance to heat, offering the biggest gain vs. cost of any performance part a GNCC competitor can put on a bike or ATV.”

Racers with questions about specific VP fuels available at the River Ranch event should contact VP-Southeast in Ft. Lauderdale at 954-565-7670.  Technical questions about VP fuels can directed to VP Tech Support at 210-241-1192 or MotorcycleTech@vpracingfuels.com. Additional information about VP Racing Fuels is available online at vpracingfuels.com.

The 2010 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series kicks off on February 27- March 2 as part of Daytona Bike Week at the Westgate River Ranch Resort in River Ranch, Florida, with the Parts Unlimited River Ranch GNCC. ATVs race on Sunday, February 28, and bikes race on Tuesday, March 2.

For more information, check out the official series website at www.GNCCRacing.com or call 304-284-0084.

About VP Racing Fuels
Over its 35-year history, VP Racing has earned a reputation for producing high quality racing fuels with superior power and consistency – as illustrated by its sweep of all AMA Pro Racing Championships in Superbike, Supercross, Motocross and Supermoto for five consecutive years through 2008.  VP is also the official, spec fuel and/or contingency sponsor of AMA Supercross, AMA Motocross, AMA Flat Track, All Harley Drag Racing Association, NHRA and ADRL, among more than 50 VP-sponsored series and sanctioning bodies.

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 eight 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. Weekly Television coverage begins each Sunday on Versus starting April 25. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.

CONTACT:

GNCC
Rachel Fluharty
Phone 304.284.0084
RachelF@gnccracing.com

VP Racing Fuels
Steve Scheidker
Phone 210-635-7744
steves@vpracingfuels.com