MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Jan. 8, 2008)”“Racer Productions, promoters of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series, announced today that Kawasaki will offer more than $500,000 in 2008 Contingency monies for ATVs and Bikes in the 2008 Can-Am GNCC Series. Kawasaki will be offering $343,100 for bike participants and $168,900 for ATV riders throughout the 13-round off-road series.

Kawasaki Contingency Coordinator, Sue Graff, stated, "We're excited to again partner with the GNCC in 2008. GNCC pits the best of the best against each other on both bikes and ATVs on some of the most challenging race venues in North America, and we're please to be a part of that."

The 2008 GNCC season kicks off March 1-4 at The Triton in Melbourne, Fla. ATV’s will practice Saturday, March 1 and race Sunday, March 2. Bikes will practice Monday, March 3 and race Tuesday, March 4. For more information, visit www.gnccracing.com.