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Grand National Cross Country GNCC Racing Announces 2012 Schedule

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Morgantown, W. Va. (December 23, 2011) – Just in time for the holidays, Racer Productions is pleased to announce the locations for the 2012 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series. America’s largest off-road racing series will once again kick off its 13-round schedule at Westgate River Ranch Resort in River Ranch, Fla., coinciding with Daytona Bike Week March 10-13.

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Highlighting the 2012 calendar is the addition of three all-new GNCC Racing venues in Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia-giving racers the opportunity to compete on fresh soil next season.

“We’re really excited to introduce three new venues to the GNCC Racing schedule next year,” said GNCC Trail Boss, Jeff Russell. “Since the Loretta’s GNCC, we’ve been traveling all over to find new GNCC Racing venues for our GNCC Racers and I think the fresh trail and new scenery will add a whole new level of excitement for everyone.”

The series returns to many GNCC favorites in 2012, including Snowshoe Resort, Unadilla MX, Ironman and Loretta Lynn’s, which will once again serve as the season finale.

A special weekend GNCC Racing format will take place at Loretta Lynn Ranch in November, in order to accommodate the 2012 ISDE and National Enduro schedules. Motorcycles will compete throughout the day on Saturday and ATV racing will follow on Sunday-atypical from the other 12 rounds of racing where ATVs compete on Saturday and motorcycles on Sunday.

What is GNCC?

Read the entire history of the event at www.gnccracing.com. Here are some excerpts;

How GNCC Racing Works

Six races are held each weekend. Each race contains several classes, with each class separated into separate starting-line rows that begin one minute apart. On ATV day, Youth riders aged 6 – 15 race for one hour starting at 8 a.m. A two-hour race for the Women, Utility, Super Senior and Novice classes starts at 10 a.m., and then the Pro, Pro Am, A and B riders race at 1 p.m. On Bike days, Youth riders aged 7 – 15 race for 90 minutes at 8 a.m.; Women, Super Senior and Novice riders race for two hours at 10 a.m.; and the Pro, A and B riders race for three hours starting at 1 p.m.

Each GNCC Racing class is scored separately using a computerized transponder scoring.

GNCC courses usually run between 10 and 12 miles long for adult classes and 3-5 miles for youth.

Over 1500 GNCC Racing riders will compete during a GNCC weekend, and they hail from all 50 states, as well as Europe, Asia and Australia.

The top pro racers make a lucrative living racing the series thanks to prize money and sponsorship endorsements. Racing is a full-time job for a GNCC championship contender.

 

About GNCC Racing

The AMA/ATVA-sanctioned Grand National Cross Country series is America’s premier off-road racing series. The 13-round race series stretches through the eastern US, starting with the season-opener in Florida in March and concluding with the season-finale in Indiana in October. The GNCC series is produced exclusively by Racer Productions, a Morgantown, West Virginia-based racing production company with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Cross-country racing is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The riders must navigate rugged terrain such as woods, mud, dirt, rocks and jumps for nearly three hours, while racing against the best talent in the world.

The GNCC Championship has drawn interest internationally, as riders from Europe, Africa, Australia and New Zealand compete regularly, usually backed by massive factory teams with an array of technicians at their disposal. Upwards of 1500 racers compete at each GNCC round on custom-built high-performance motorcycles and ATVs. The race action draws several thousand fans each weekend as well as a loyal following t

Through the series television show on the Versus Network here in the US, on the Fox Australia network in Australia, and on Motors TV in over 55 different European countries, as well as media coverage in off-road racing publications around the world. The growth of the series makes GNCC big business, but the core value of the series remains: easy-access, family-friendly, low-pressure racing.

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GNCC Schedule

Round Race Dates Event Location
Rd. 1 March 10-13 Westgate River Ranch River Ranch, FL
Rd. 2 March 17-18 The General Aonia Pass, GA
Rd. 3 Mar 31-Apr 1 Steele Creek Morganton, NC
Rd. 4 April 14-15 Big Buck Union, SC
Rd. 5 April 28-29 The Mammoth Park City, KY
Rd. 6 May 12-13 Indy 100 Springville, IN
Rd. 7 May 26-27 Buckwheat Masontown, WV
Rd. 8 June 23-24 Snowshoe Snowshoe, WV
Rd. 9 July 7-8 John Penton Millfield, OH
Rd. 10 Sep 15-16 Unadilla New Berlin, NY
Rd. 11 Oct 6-7 Powerline Park St. Clairsville, OH
Rd. 12 Oct 20-21 Ironman Crawfordsville, IN
Rd. 13 Nov 3-4 Loretta Lynn’s Hurricane Mills, TN

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Posted on December 30, 2011 by , Reply

AMSOIL Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge Entries

First Glimpse of the Amsoil Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge Enries

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The AMSOIL Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge doesn’t officially get underway until next month, but excitement is starting to build amongst competitors and enthusiasts alike. This past weekend 7 selected engine builders brought their builds out to the Mopar Nationals in Columbus, OH. The engines were featured in a display for Mopar enthusiasts all weekend before being shipped off to Comp Cams facility in Memphis, TN. This is where they will remain until they undergo dyno testing once the competition officially kicks off September 19th.

The concept of the Amsoil Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge is for builders to create a solid, well-built engine based off the same set of rules. Engines cannot be valued at more than $5,500 without facing penalties in horsepower calculations, ensuring an even playing field for those with the talent but less means for fancy parts. As the Presenting Sponsor, Amsoil is the only lubricant allowed and will be installed in every engine.

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The AMSOIL Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge is the perfect platform for engine builders to showcase their talents to the market that needs them. In addition to the display coverage at the Mopar Nationals, Mopar Muscle also features extensive coverage of the entire event in the pages of their magazine. AMSOIL will be covering the challenge right here on the Events Blog as it unfolds next month, so be sure to check back for updates.

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Posted on August 28, 2011 by , 1 comment

The AMSOIL Next Bite named Best Overall Outdoor Fishing Program

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The professionals at the AMSOIL sponsored The Next Bite are pleased to announce that they have been awarded “Best Overall Outdoor Fishing Program” in the 2011 Outdoors 360 Programming Excellence Awards.

TNB’s Pete Maina, who was also up for the Best On-Air Talent Award, is humbled by the recognition. “We were up against some pretty Pete Maina The Next Bitestiff competition- names that I grew up with. This really means a lot to all of us at TNB.”

When asked about the secret to their success, Maina responded “Lots of people deserve the credit for this. Our team, our viewers, our sponsors–they’re all part of the TNB family. It’s funny, because when we first sat down 8 years ago, we discussed what we thought it would take to make a successful fishing show– something that would be viewed as a trend-setter. We built the show around those ideas. Those elements are the same today as they were then– entertainment and education wrapped around a unique format. Sponsors who believe in us. Viewers who can relate to us. And fish. Lots of fish.”

TNB’s unique personality is part of the appeal. Maina, whose looks would fit just as easily with a surfboard on Long Beach or thrashing a flying V on stage with many of his rock n roll musician friends, is viewed as a rebel of sorts within the fishing world. From authoring books like Muskies Suck to being a guest host on numerous other shows, Maina brings an edgy look and feel to everything he does. When asked if that is a departure from the public’s perception of what fishing personalities usually are, Maina’s response is a simple “Who says fishing aint cool?”

If Maina is considered irreverent, then his two partners would be considered stalwarts to traditional fishingThe Next Bite enthusiasts. Both Gary Parsons Gary Parsons The Next Biteand Keith Kavajecz have been around the lake a few times, and are considered by many to be the top two Walleye professionals in the world. Winning a combined 16 world titles including series championships and Angler-of-the-Year awards, and pioneering the AIM Walleye Tournament, their knowledge of the Midwest’s top game fish is second to none. When they aren’t on the tournament trail or teaching at a seminar, both Kavajecz and Parsons do their fair share of tube time, on their own show and as guests on others.

“Fishing is the greatest sport in the world.” Parsons says. “I’ve been blessed to be able to make a career out of my passion. Working with guys like Keith and Pete make it that much better. We have fun, we get to educate people so that their fishing experience is better, and we make a living doing it. Tell me what could be better?”

Kavajecz agrees. “TNB is a unique show, and I’m lucky to be a part of it. As our experience grows, so does our knowledge. We just want to share as much of that as we can. It’s pretty cool that we have that opportunity.”

The Next Bite can be seen on the Versus Network, a part of the NBC Sports Group, Tuesdays 1:00 pm ET (Noon Central) and Thursdays at 7:30 am ET (6:30 am Central) through June 23, 2011.

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Posted on June 12, 2011 by , Reply