GNCC Racing Heads to Unadilla
GNCC Racing - Round 10 - New Berlin, NY - September 6, 2014

Morgantown, WV (9/2/2014) - The 2014 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Maxxis, an AMA National Championship, returns to action this weekend, Sept. 6 and 7, following a two-month break over the summer. New York's renowned Unadilla Valley Sports Center hosts round 10 of the 13-race series with the Can-Am Unadilla GNCC and the anticipation is at an all-time high with only 24 points separating Chris Borich and Walker Fowler in the XC1 Pro ATV championship chase.

With only four rounds remaining in the 2014 season, Team Maxxis' Chris Borich enjoys one of the smallest cushions he's ever experienced in his five-year reign as XC1 Pro ATV Champion. Following an impressive four-race winning streak in the middle of the season, Borich has since struggled to make the center of the podium through the last three rounds, allowing Fowler to close the points gap to a less-than-desirable stretch. However, Borich tops the standings with five overall wins behind him and a grave desire to capture his sixth consecutive title in 2014.

Chris Borich holds a 24 point lead over Walker Fowler with four rounds remaining in the 2014 GNCC Racing season

N-Fab AmPro Yamaha's Walker Fowler has been Borich's biggest competition this season and with good reason as the Ohio native currently holds three overall victories through the first nine rounds. With the exception of the previous round where he went scoreless in the championship standings, Fowler has been a consistent threat out front with seven podium finishes behind him. While Fowler has nothing to lose in the championship fight, the 2013 runner-up has much to gain as he continues to chase GNCC's all-time winningest rider, Chris Borich, for a National title.

Walker Fowler is looking close the gap between him and Borich as he chases after his first GNCC Pro Championship

N-Fab AmPro Yamaha's Cole Richardson is well on his way to earning his first career XC2 Pro Am Championship but it's not without a fight from SICC Racing/Maxxis-backed Marshal Goings, who sits only five points behind in the championship standings. Richardson and Goings have gone 1-2 at almost every round thus far and both rookie riders have shown that they know how to win in a highly competitive Pro Am class. Richardson enjoys a four-race winning streak heading into this Saturday's race and the Pennsylvania native tops the charts with six total wins in the class. Goings has three race-wins, along with a handful of consistent podium finishes so the XC2 championship chase is sure to come down to the very end. 

Cole Richardson is looking to earn his first XC2 GNCC Racing Pro Am Championship

In the 4x4 Pro division, West Virginia's Bryan Buckhannon leads the way with a two-race winning streak behind him. ATV Parts Plus/Can-Am's Buckhannon has been one of the most consistent riders in the division thus far, finishing no worse than fifth place through the first nine rounds. But Can-Am X-Team's Kevin Trantham, who also has three wins, sits only seven points back in the second place position. BNR Motorsports/Loctite Can-Am's Robert Smith sits in third in the championship standings with one win under his belt.

Bryan Buckhannon leads the way in the GNCC Racing 4x4 Pro division sitting seven points ahead of Kevin Trantham in the championship standings.

Youth ATV racing will take place on Saturday at 8 a.m., followed by amateurs, 4x4 Pro and Women at 10 a.m., and the top amateurs and pros at 1 p.m. Micro 50cc classes will compete on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

Adult (12+) gate admission is $20 for the full weekend and $10 for kids (6-11). Kids five and under are free. Local racers are invited to compete at this event, as GNCC Racing offers classes for riders of all skill and experience levels. The amateur racer entry fee is $40 and riders can sign up at the track.

Tune into RacerTV.com on Saturday at 1 p.m. EST to catch LIVE coverage of the Pro ATV race at round ten. For more information on GNCC Live coverage, visit www.racertv.com.

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About GNCC Racing
The AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country series is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1975, 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 1,500 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. The series draws talent from all over the U.S., Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. GNCC Racing is televised weekly on NBC Sports and RacerTV.com. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.

About AMSOIL
AMSOIL manufactures premium synthetic lubricants for automotive, marine, power sports and recreational two-stroke and four-stroke applications ... and for the vehicles that tow them, for longer equipment life, maximum power, and optimal all weather performance. Tested and proven for more than 40 years and billions of miles of service. The original synthetic motor oil. For more information on AMSOIL, visit www.amsoil.com or www.amsoilracing.com.

About Maxxis International:
For over 43 years, Maxxis International has delivered high-quality tires to both original equipment and aftermarket customers. Maxxis offers products for automotive, light truck, motorcycle, ATV, bicycle, lawn & garden and industrial use. The company has operations in Asia, Europe and North America, and its products are distributed in approximately 170 countries. For more information, please visit www.maxxis.com

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