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Pirelli Tires announce almost $200,000 in
Contingency for the 2008 Can-Am GNCC Series
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Jan. 8,
2008) – Racer Productions, promoters of
the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series
(GNCC), announced today that Pirelli tires will
award $188,110 in contingency monies for
motorcycle participants in the 2008 Can-Am GNCC
series.
Pirelli Tires, Racing Manager, Josh Whitmire,
stated: "After a very successful 2007 season
we’re happy to increase our support for the GNCC
riders. Pirelli Tire North America is committed
to off road racing and we look forward to being
part of the GNCC family for many years to come."
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. Motorcycles will practice Monday, March
3 and race Tuesday, March 4. For more
information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.
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.
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