2006 Suzuki GNCC Race Schedule & Rule Book Finalized

Morgantown, WV (12/13/2005) - The GNCC Schedule has been updated to include all the racing locations for 2006, and the revised rulebook has been released with many new rules and class changes announced, so here is a brief overview of some of the changes racers can expect to see in the upcoming year.

The class to see the most changes for 2006 is the highly competitive and controversial 4-Stroke Stock Class. In the past two years, the 4-Stroke Stock Class has rapidly advanced to be the premier class in the morning race with the class dominating the podium in 2005 with Billy Good and Jarrod McClure consistently finishing in the top three overall, but these top riders and others will no longer be able to compete in the 4-Stroke Stock Class in morning next year.

To level the playing field in 2006, the 4-Stroke Stock Class has been split into a Stroke C Class, which will remain in the morning and also allow stock two stroke ATVs, and a 4-Stroke Stock A/B Class, which will now race in the afternoon, but will remain a four stroke only class. In addition, the Stock Class rules have been seriously modified to limit the number of modifications and enhancing products allowed in any of the stock classes (4-Stroke, Utility, Youth). Tireballs, Flexx Handlebars, aftermarket footpegs, steering stems, automatic clutches, and shock revalving have all been clearly banned from any stock class. Also, shock springs can only be OEM from the current or previous year’s models. By further limiting and restricting the modifications allowed in the class, Racer Production plans to provide a place for newcomers who don't want to spend a lot of money to go racing, and also provide a spot for more experienced riders without the money to build a pro-level machine. With the old setup, beginners were forced to either race against modifed ATVs or really fast riders. Now they have their own place.

The big change for the Pro Class for next year is all 13 races will be counted for the Championship with no throw aways as it was prior to switching to the productions rules. The class championship eligibility will remain the same for the ProAm(11) and Amateur(9) classes with the Youth ATV increased to 6 which will still allow for 4 throwaways with the schedule increased to 10 races with the Orange Crush, General, Missouri, and Charlestown added to youth schedule.

By popular demand the Sport Class (0-350cc) has been moved to the morning race, which will hopefully revitalize the class, which has been fading the past few years

The ATV Youth Class names have been reassigned and the 90cc Production Class (8-15) has been split into an (8-10) and (11-15) age group class. Also, 4-stroke engine displacement has been increased to 125cc for the 90cc Production Mod Classes.

To view a complete list of rule changes and revised schedule, be sure to visit www.gnccracing.com

About Suzuki GNCC Racing Series:
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, trees, 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 and ITP, and riders compete for over $2.8 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, Owens Motorsports, Tom's Marina Polaris, 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.

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