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Suzuki Grand National Cross Country Series

Suzuki GNCC Series to run ATV Youth Production 0-300cc (13-15) Class at Final Two Rounds
New class previews 2007, will run during 10 a.m. morning race

Morgantown, WV – Racer Productions, producers of the Suzuki Grand National Cross Country Series, announces they will run a new class at the final two rounds of racing in the 2006 season. The Youth Production class is for riders aged 13-15, on production-based machines up to 200cc (two-strokes) and 300cc (four-strokes). The class mirrors the Youth Production class utilized in the ATVA National Motocross Series for the last few seasons.

The class will race during the 10 a.m. GNCC morning race at the FMF Power Line Park GNCC in St. Clairsville, Ohio on Saturday, October 7, and will run again at 10 a.m. at the Klotz Ironman GNCC in Crawfordsville, Indiana on Saturday, October 21.

The new class provides a stepping stone for riders in the GNCC Youth ATV Series, which races at 8 a.m. on Saturday mornings and allows for ATVs up to 90cc. If the two rounds this season are successful, Racer Productions will add them into the full 2007 GNCC Series.

A few special rules apply for this class. ATVs can not have their displacement reduced to fit the 200cc or 300cc limits (400cc or 450cc ATVs can not be de-bored or de-stroked in order to race the class). Also, at these final two rounds only, racers will be permitted to race in the 8 a.m. Youth race and again in the new class during the 10 a.m. race. This move allows riders battling for points in the Youth series to also try the new class.

All machines must follow the GNCC Production Rule: OEM motor and matching frame combination model required. Engine modifications, frame reinforcements and frame modifications to permit longer rear-wheel travel are permitted.

The AMA-sanctioned Suzuki Grand National Cross Country series is America’s premier off-road racing series. The 13-round series is produced exclusively by Racer Productions. 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 1800 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 featured sponsors include Parts Unlimited, Moose, Maxxis, Pirelli, Wiseco, Klotz, FMF, ITP and Tire Balls, and riders compete for over $3 million in series prizes and contingency money. Associate sponsors include Moose Utility Division, Scott, Acerbis, Alpinestars, Cometic, Outerwears, Twin Air, Polisport Plastics, Thor, Motion Pro, Hyper Wheels, Elka Suspension, MotoTee’s, Weekend Warrior, Race Tools, Powersports GrafX, EK Chain and Laeger’s. Media Sponsors include Dirt Rider Magazine, ATV Sport Magazine, www.ATVRiders.com and Racer X Illustrated. For more information log on to www.GNCCRacing.com.