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Grand National Cross Country GNCC Racing Announces 2012 Schedule

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Morgantown, W. Va. (December 23, 2011) – Just in time for the holidays, Racer Productions is pleased to announce the locations for the 2012 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series. America’s largest off-road racing series will once again kick off its 13-round schedule at Westgate River Ranch Resort in River Ranch, Fla., coinciding with Daytona Bike Week March 10-13.

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Highlighting the 2012 calendar is the addition of three all-new GNCC Racing venues in Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia-giving racers the opportunity to compete on fresh soil next season.

“We’re really excited to introduce three new venues to the GNCC Racing schedule next year,” said GNCC Trail Boss, Jeff Russell. “Since the Loretta’s GNCC, we’ve been traveling all over to find new GNCC Racing venues for our GNCC Racers and I think the fresh trail and new scenery will add a whole new level of excitement for everyone.”

The series returns to many GNCC favorites in 2012, including Snowshoe Resort, Unadilla MX, Ironman and Loretta Lynn’s, which will once again serve as the season finale.

A special weekend GNCC Racing format will take place at Loretta Lynn Ranch in November, in order to accommodate the 2012 ISDE and National Enduro schedules. Motorcycles will compete throughout the day on Saturday and ATV racing will follow on Sunday-atypical from the other 12 rounds of racing where ATVs compete on Saturday and motorcycles on Sunday.

What is GNCC?

Read the entire history of the event at www.gnccracing.com. Here are some excerpts;

How GNCC Racing Works

Six races are held each weekend. Each race contains several classes, with each class separated into separate starting-line rows that begin one minute apart. On ATV day, Youth riders aged 6 – 15 race for one hour starting at 8 a.m. A two-hour race for the Women, Utility, Super Senior and Novice classes starts at 10 a.m., and then the Pro, Pro Am, A and B riders race at 1 p.m. On Bike days, Youth riders aged 7 – 15 race for 90 minutes at 8 a.m.; Women, Super Senior and Novice riders race for two hours at 10 a.m.; and the Pro, A and B riders race for three hours starting at 1 p.m.

Each GNCC Racing class is scored separately using a computerized transponder scoring.

GNCC courses usually run between 10 and 12 miles long for adult classes and 3-5 miles for youth.

Over 1500 GNCC Racing riders will compete during a GNCC weekend, and they hail from all 50 states, as well as Europe, Asia and Australia.

The top pro racers make a lucrative living racing the series thanks to prize money and sponsorship endorsements. Racing is a full-time job for a GNCC championship contender.

 

About GNCC Racing

The AMA/ATVA-sanctioned Grand National Cross Country series is America’s premier off-road racing series. The 13-round race series stretches through the eastern US, starting with the season-opener in Florida in March and concluding with the season-finale in Indiana in October. The GNCC series is produced exclusively by Racer Productions, a Morgantown, West Virginia-based racing production company with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Cross-country racing is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The riders must navigate rugged terrain such as woods, mud, dirt, rocks and jumps for nearly three hours, while racing against the best talent in the world.

The GNCC Championship has drawn interest internationally, as riders from Europe, Africa, Australia and New Zealand compete regularly, usually backed by massive factory teams with an array of technicians at their disposal. Upwards of 1500 racers compete at each GNCC round on custom-built high-performance motorcycles and ATVs. The race action draws several thousand fans each weekend as well as a loyal following t

Through the series television show on the Versus Network here in the US, on the Fox Australia network in Australia, and on Motors TV in over 55 different European countries, as well as media coverage in off-road racing publications around the world. The growth of the series makes GNCC big business, but the core value of the series remains: easy-access, family-friendly, low-pressure racing.

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GNCC Schedule

Round Race Dates Event Location
Rd. 1 March 10-13 Westgate River Ranch River Ranch, FL
Rd. 2 March 17-18 The General Aonia Pass, GA
Rd. 3 Mar 31-Apr 1 Steele Creek Morganton, NC
Rd. 4 April 14-15 Big Buck Union, SC
Rd. 5 April 28-29 The Mammoth Park City, KY
Rd. 6 May 12-13 Indy 100 Springville, IN
Rd. 7 May 26-27 Buckwheat Masontown, WV
Rd. 8 June 23-24 Snowshoe Snowshoe, WV
Rd. 9 July 7-8 John Penton Millfield, OH
Rd. 10 Sep 15-16 Unadilla New Berlin, NY
Rd. 11 Oct 6-7 Powerline Park St. Clairsville, OH
Rd. 12 Oct 20-21 Ironman Crawfordsville, IN
Rd. 13 Nov 3-4 Loretta Lynn’s Hurricane Mills, TN

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2011 Amsoil Top Truck Challenge Video

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June 14, 2011

The Top Truck Challenge was established 19 years ago, and has been steadfast in keeping with the original idea of pushing 4×4’s to their ultimate limits in Hollister Hills, CA. The Top Truck Challenge is a grueling week-long competition that tests the mettle of some of the toughest trucks and drivers in the country. AMSOIL has been the Official Oil of the Top Truck Challenge for several years, which provides an excellent proving ground to show what AMSOIL lubricants are capable of handling.

 

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Bryce Menzies Wins Baja 500 | Amsoil.

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As a contender in the Traxxas TORC Series presented by Amsoil Pro 2wd class, Bryce Menzies has an easy time focusing on the chaos that surrounds short course racing.  But it’s the uncontrollable chaos of desert racing that fuels the Red Bull/Amsoil driver, and the Las Vegas native determined to that 2011 was his year to tame Baja.

A group of the top off-road desert racers rolled off the start of the Baja 500 early Saturday morning.  Menzies, along with co-driver Peter Mortenson, was first off the line and led the prestigous race wire-to-wire.  The duo enjoyed clean air in their Trophy Truck and as the cruised to the overall win Saturday evening.  By the end of the race, they had won the event by more than 12 minutes.

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Up next for Menzies Motorsports, which also includes Pro 4×4 driver Ricky Johnson and Pro Lite driver Luke Johnson, will be at the TORC race in Crandon, Wis. June 18-19.

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Top Truck Challenge Day 2

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Top Truck Challenge Day 2

June 10, 2011

Wednesday was the second day of the Top Truck Challenge, and it didn’t go without a hitch. Competitors were introduced to the Obstacle Course, Hill Climb and Mini Rubicon events. AMSOIL Technical Powersports Manager Len Groom provided us with another update straight from Hollister Hills, and reports this years’ event isn’t holding back any punches. Judging by the pictures, these rigs are facing some extreme obstacles as they make their way to through each event and try to remain in the competition.

The Obstacle Course held plenty of surprises for competitors as they attempted to clear it. Deep water and deeper holes proved this to be extremely difficult, catching some of the drivers on the ledge causing them to roll. Despite the challenges the competitors faced, most made it through to face the next challenge-the Hill Climb event.

The Hill Climb is a 60° slope with holes and ditches dug throughout, aimed at either flipping the rigs over or stopping them completely. There is no stopping or backing up in the Hill Climb event, momentum must be maintained while dodging the treacherous terrain at the same time.  On a hill that’s difficult to even stand on, let alone drive, most drivers were able to clear it, though there were a couple of rollovers.

Up next we saw the Mini Rubicon, one of the most challenging events in the Top Truck Challenge. The proving ground for this event was bigger than in years past, and producers made sure it wouldn’t be easy. In addition to deep holes, giant boulders were placed throughout to ensure some broken parts at the end of the day. In spite of all the hurdles, the Mini Rubicon didn’t take out any competitors and they were all able to move on to the dreaded Tank Trap on Thursday.

The winner of Top Truck Challenge will soon be announced. Be sure to check back later for the next update on what went down in the Tank Trap event, and who won the battle in Top Truck Challenge 2011.

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Top Truck Challenge Day 1: Tow Test, Frame Twister And Mud Pit

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Top Truck Challenge Day 1: Tow Test, Frame Twister & Mud Pit

June 08, 2011

We just got a report from AMSOIL Powersports Technical Product Manager Len Groom, who is live on the scene of the 2011 Top Truck Challenge in Hollister Hills, CA. The challenge kicked off Tuesday with the competitors being introduced to the 2011 event by the Tow Test, Mud Pit and Frame Twister. While the Tow Test claimed only a broken driveshaft on a buggy, the Frame Twister lived up to its name and kept most competitors from even finishing.  The Frame Twister event is a brutal proving ground filled with holes, rocks and logs aimed at taking out these monstrous trucks with little effort. Len Groom reported that is was the most demanding Frame Twister yet and summed up what has been seen so far in one word: Tough.

After numerous extractions and broken parts in the Frame Twister, the challenge moved on to the Mud Pit event. These rigs don’t typically do well in this type of sludge but competitor Mike Keller hit the mud flying and skimmed along the top, making it look easy. We are now in Day 2 of the 2011 Top Truck Challenge, which will see the competitors battle the Obstacle Course, Hill Climb and Mini Rubicon. Judging by the photos we have received thus far, things are just getting good.

Who will emerge victorious in the 2011 Top Truck Challenge? Be sure to check back for more photos, updates and quotes directly from the competitors right in the thick of it.    

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AS SEEN ON: Making the Rounds with the AMSOIL Mustang GT

AS SEEN ON: Making the Rounds with the Amsoil Mustang GT

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Since its unveiling at the 2010 SEMA show, the Amsoil Mustang GT has been steadily generating a buzz and gaining extensive media coverage.  This project build was created with the sole purpose of stealing the show wherever it appeared, and it’s done a pretty good job of it. Check out the media coverage it has gained, with more to come in the next few months as the Amsoil Mustang GT continues making an example of what a show car should be.

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November 2010: Unveiling of the

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AMSOIL Mustang at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas in the Source Interlink booth.
December 2010: Displayed at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in the main concourse.
February 2011: Displayed in the Ford Motor booth at the Chicago Auto Show, the largest auto show in North America.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Print mentions, feature articles, etc.

March: ‘Road to SEMA’ tech article in Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords Magazine.
April: AMSOIL Mustang GT lands the cover of Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords, with 5-page feature article ‘Tastefully Over the Top.’
May: “An Office with a Great View’ article in Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords, covering interior modification.
June: “Stop, Squat & Roll” tech article in Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords covering brakes, suspension & wheels.
July: “Track Attack’ track testing feature in Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords.

In addition to these event and magazine appearances, the AMSOIL Mustang GT has been featured on the Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords website innumerable times. Extensive Facebook and Twitter coverage has generated additional awareness as to where the AMSOIL Mustang GT has been, and where it’s heading next. Be sure to keep up with the latest news and happenings right here on the AMSOIL website, and in the pages of Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords. Who knows, you may soon see the AMSOIL Mustang GT at a car show near you.

 

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AMSOIL Partners with Offshore Powerboat Association – Amsoil PBA.

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AMSOIL INC., The First in Synthetics, continues its support of powerboat racing as the new title sponsor of the Offshore Powerboat Association. The sponsorship agreement offers naming rights to the OPA, which will now be known as the AMSOIL Offshore Powerboat Series sanctioned by OPA.

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Bob Teague“We are thrilled to have AMSOIL come aboard as the title sponsor of the OPA,” said OPA President Ed Smith. “Their commitment to offshore racing through the sponsorships of several high profile teams (Bob Teague) over the past few years has been exceptional. Their involvement will help the OPA expand its coverage and improve its race events starting in Sunny Isles, Fla.”

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Along with the title sponsorship of the series, AMSOIL will work hand-in-hand with the promotion of offshore racing and will help develop a new reality-based television production that will air on Versus in late 2011.

“The OPA is a great fit for AMSOIL and its strengths in the marine market,” said AMSOIL Race Program Jeremy Meyer. “Along with exciting racing, the OPA offers up a colorful cast of racers who will be highlighted in the new Versus show, and both race fans and the casual observer will be hooked on the high-end production.”

The 2011 AMSOIL Offshore Powerboat Series begins in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. June 18-19. For more information visit www.oparacing.org or www.amsoilracing.com.

For more information on AMSOIL and its products, go to www.amsoil.com or call 1-800-777-8491. For information on AMSOIL corporate sponsorships of race teams and events, go to www.amsoilracing.com.

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