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Yamaha to Offer Nearly $400,000 in GNCC
Contingency Bonuses
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – (Jan.
2, 2008) Racer Productions, producers of
the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series
(GNCC), announced today that Yamaha Motor
Corporation will offer $375,375 in contingency
bonuses for bike participants during the
13-round 2008 Can-Am GNCC Series.
Yamaha spokesperson, Donnie Luce, states,
“Yamaha is proud to offer a contingency bonus
for one of the toughest off-road series in the
world and looks forward to seeing a strong blue
contingent battling for the podium spots in
several classes in 2008.”
The 2008 GNCC season kicks off March 1-4 at
The Triton in Melbourne, Fla. ATV’s will
practice Saturday, March 1 and race Sunday,
March 2. Bikes will practice Monday, March 3 and
race Tuesday, March 4. For more information,
visit
www.gnccracing.com.
About GNCC Racing
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country series
is America’s premier off-road racing series.
Founded in 1973, 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 featured sponsors
include: Can-Am, Parts Unlimited, Moose, Maxxis,
Pirelli, Wiseco, Acerbis, Elka, GEICO, Klotz,
FMF, ITP and Weekend Warrior. Associate sponsors
include Alpine-stars, BRP, Cometic, HiPer
Technology, Laegers, Moose Utility Division, The
National Guard, Ogio, Powersport Grafx, Rekluse,
REM, Scott, Thor, Tire Balls, Twin Air, and
MotoTee’s. Media Sponsors include Cycle News,
Dirt Rider, Racer X Illustrated, Mini Rider,
Trail Rider, ATV Rider, ATV Sport, ATVRiders.com
and ATV Insider. For more information, please
visit
www.gnccracing.com.
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