First-Ever GNCC
University Riding School Featuring Yamaha Champions
Comes to Snowshoe on June 24-26
Union, SC (5/22/2009) - The
Can-Am Grand National Cross Country
Series will introduce a new element at the MotorcycleUSA.com
Snowshoe GNCC in June with the first-ever GNCC
University school at the Snowshoe Campus, hosted
by Yamaha's Off-Road Champions.
The school marks an unprecedented opportunity
to learn GNCC bike and ATV skills from Yamaha's
factory riders, with 36 National Championships
between them! ATV instruction will be provided
by Bill Ballance (9x GNCC Champion), Traci Cecco
(5x GNCC Champion) and Johnny Gallagher, with
bike instruction by Barry Hawk (8x GNCC Champion),
Randy Hawkins (7x AMA National Enduro Champion),
Thad DuVall (3x GNCC Champion) and Jason Raines
(5x AMA National Hare Scramble Champion).
GNCC University will enroll thirty riders each
for the Bike and ATV disciplines, 60 riders total,
with reservations taken on a first-come first-serve
basis by calling the Snowshoe Reservation center.
Riders are invited to study at GNCC University
at Snowshoe on Wednesday June 24th through Friday
June 26th. Instruction will take place at a separate
facility from the actual Snowshoe GNCC race track.
The enrollment cost begin at just $378 (plus tax),
which includes a hotel room at Snowshoe on Wednesday
and Thursday night, meals, and the GNCC Unversity
school with three days of instruction. Two, three
and four bedroom rates are also available.
Riders must provide their own equipment and be
at least 8 years of age, and machines must be
85cc or larger. Students will learn proper navigation
of up hills, down hills, grass tracks, woods,
rocks and mud, and learn how to handle competitive
starts. Students will also participate in lectures
about sportsmanship, training, nutrition and mental
preparation.
GNCC University At Snowshow Itinerary:
Wednesday June 24th:
Night: Orientation followed by a meet and greet
with Yamaha Champions.
(Hors d'orvs will be served)
Thursday June 25th:
Breakfast (provided)
Morning Instructional riding period
Lunch (provided)
Afternoon instructional riding period
Dinner (provided) followed by roundtable discussion
Friday June 26th:
Breakfast (provided)
Morning Instructional period
Friday Lunch (provided) and Awards
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn
from these legends of the woods, all in one place-Snowshoe
Resort-which will host the MotorcycleUSA.com Snowshoe
GNCC as soon as GNCC University is completed,
on June 27 and June 28th. Snowshoe will allow
riders to cancel from GNCC University up to 14
days before the event. It's an unforgettable week
in the woods, so call and enroll now! 1-877-441-4FUN.
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. 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. Its repertoire of facilities and
events includes the 13-round Can-Am Grand National
Cross Country Series, since 1973; professional
and amateur national events at High Point Raceway
in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania, since 1977; and
professional and amateur ATV events at Loretta
Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. For
more information, please visit www.racerproductions.com.
www.gnccracing.com
122 Vista Del Rio Drive,
Morgantown, WV 26508
304-284-0084
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