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For Immediate Release

Maxxis General GNCC bikes on Versus this Saturday

Morgantown, W.Va. (April 23, 2009) -- The Maxxis General GNCC bike race on Racer TV in High-Definition will debut on Saturday, April 25, 2009 on the Versus Network at 2:30 p.m. EST.  Don't miss GNCC Racing action as it travels to Washington, GA for round two of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series at the Aonia Pass MX. Pro and Amateur bike riders compete in the distinctive Georgia red clay, with stars like Paul Whibley, Josh Strang and Charlie Mullins battling for the win. The half-hour show will re-air on Tuesday, April 28 at 4 p.m. EST on Versus.

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. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed. Riders compete for more than $3 million in contingency and prize money, which draws talent from all over the U.S., Europe, Australia and New Zealand. GNCC Racing is televised and will air beginning April 4^th on the Versus Network. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.