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Borich and Kiser Spar
Their Way to FMF Steele Creek GNCC
Morganton, N.C. (March 18, 2010) - After two
rounds of the Can-Am Grand National Cross
Country series, a scorching battle has broken
out between Yoshimura/Suzuki backed Chris Borich
and Yamaha's Taylor Kiser, as the two are tied
for the points lead.
Borich might have had a relatively easy time
clinching the 2009 championship, but it is
apparent that more riders are stepping up for
the challenge of the 2010 title. With the
Florida round, Borich clinched his ninth
straight win dating back to last season, but
Kiser dashed his hopes for 10-straight in
Georgia when Borich was unable to pull out his
typical come from behind charge.
Can-Am's Adam McGill has made an easy transition
to the DS450, as he as strong as he was in 2009
on the KTM. He is still looking to break out of
third place while his teammate Chris Bithell has
been leading early charges to the front of the
pack. Yamaha's Bill Ballance has also reappeared
on the podium with a third in Georgia.
Not to be left out for the March 20th FMF Steele
Creek GNCC is the rest of the hard-charging
crowd of riders, like Yamaha-mounted Jeffrey
Pickens, National Guard Polaris/Yokley Racing's
Jarrod McClure and FRE KTM's Bryan Cook and
Yamaha's Johnny Gallagher, Donnie Ockerman and
Brandon Sommers.
In the XC2 Class, Brian Wolf and Josh Kirkland
have resumed their battle for dominance, but in
Georgia, Walker Fowler, last year's top amateur,
took his first XC2 win, after knocking himself
out at the Florida round just a week prior.
Fowler still has time to make up points and if
he continues to show as he did in Georgia, he
will be tough competition. Also on the radar is
Kevin Yoho and Parker Jones, who have both
finished on the podium so far this season.
Spectator passes run $15 for the full weekend,
with pro pit access and pro autographs at no
additional charge. On both Saturday and Sunday,
youth riders race at 8 a.m., beginner riders
race at 10 a.m., and the top amateurs and the
pros race at 1 p.m.
The track is located at the Steele Creek
campground. From Interstate 40 West, take Exit
105 to Highway 181 North 13 Miles.
For more information, check out the official
series website at
www.GNCCRacing.com or call 304-284-0084.
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. With varied terrain,
including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and
motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of
both survival and speed. Riders compete for more
than $3 million in prize money, which draws
talent from all over the U.S., Europe, Australia
and New Zealand. GNCC Racing is televised and
airs every Saturday and Thursday on the Versus
Network. For more information, please visit
www.gnccracing.com.
About Racer Productions
A West Virginia-based motorcycle and ATV event
production company, Racer Productions has been a
leader in the off-road racing industry for more
than 30 years. It's repertoire of events
includes the 13-round Can-Am Grand National
Cross Country Series, held since 1973; The
Kawasaki/Monster Energy High Point National in
Mount Morris, Pa., held since 1977; The ATV Dirt
Days at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills,
Tenn., held since 1985; The U.S. World Motocross
Gran Prix at Steel City Raceway in Delmont, Pa.
in 1987; The Monster Energy/Kawasaki Steel City
National, held since 1988; The ATV Stampede
National Motocross at High Point Raceway, held
since 1994; The AMA Pro ATV Open at Steel City
in 2007; as well as numerous other amateur
motocross events. In addition, Racer Productions
staffs the prestigious Air Nautiques/AMA
Amateur National Motocross Championship at
Loretta Lynn's Ranch, held since 1982. For more
information, please visit
www.racerproductions.com.
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