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Chris Borich Lengthens Point Lead Going Into Round 9 of the
Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series

Snowshoe, W.Va.(June 25, 2009) - The ATV ranks are separated as Rockstar Makita Suzuki's Chris Borich has taken control of the points lead of the 2009 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series, but this weekend's ninth round of the series, the Motorcycleusa.com Snowshoe GNCC, could shake up the ranks.

The Snowshoe track is the toughest of the series, and the 20 mile- double loop track will plunge nearly 1000 feet in elevation on downhill trails, introduce a good flow of tight trails in the valley, and then climb back up 1000 feet on a rugged, steep, powerline road, very similar to sections used in the legendary Blackwater 100 off-road race-the original GNCC.

Plus, the event packs a $50,000 weekend purse, including a payment of $10,000 for an overall win, and $5,000 for second and $3,000 for third. Throw in the extra money and the rugged track, and there's a recipe for great success, but also crushing defeat.

Borich is still on top after pulling out three-straight wins and five for the season. Yamaha's Taylor Kiser sits 23 points behind heading to Snowshoe.

Besides Kiser and the track, Borich has even more to contend with. With Kiser in the points is FRE KTM's Adam McGill, the West Virginian who won at Snowshoe last year. This year McGill has chosen to take the consistent approach to the season, but now he needs wins to vault back into the series' lead he held earlier this year.

McGill is only 11 points behind Kiser and both have been determined this season to knock Borich off the lead and have come close several times. Kiser is staying consistently in the top 5, and is usually on the podium. McGill started the season off strong, staying on the podium the first five rounds. He's had two rough races though, finish 9^th in round six at the Titan and 13^th at John Penton two weeks ago. But at the John Penton race, he led until the last lap,  until he had mechanical problems, letting Borich by.

In the third pack, about 25 points behind, another battle is brewing between Houser Racing's Bryan Cook, defending GNCC Champion Yamaha's Bill Ballance and his teammate Brandon Sommers. Only a handful of points separate the riders as they go into Snowshoe, and Cook and Ballance both saw improved results at John Penton. Sommers had a streak on the podium but at John Penton crashed hard and finished 17^th.

Rounding out the top 10 of the leaders are Yamaha riders Donald Ockerman, Duane Johnson, Jarrod McClure and Johnny Gallagher. And close by is Warnert Can-Am's Chris Bithell, who at John Penton finished in third, a gritty comeback after a rough season.

With the hardest race ahead, who knows who will come ahead in their pack and on top of the podium.

Directions to the track:

Pittsburgh: I-79 South to Weston, WV, then East on US-33 to Elkins, South 48 miles on US-219 to Snowshoe

Nashville, Knoxville, Tri-Cities Areas: I-40 to Knoxville and I-81 North to I-77 North to I-64 East to White Sulphur Springs, then 92 North to WV-39 West to Marlinton, WV; then 26 miles on US-219 North to Snowshoe. (You may also leave I-64 at Lewisburg and travel Hwy 219 North to Snowshoe . . . shorter but very mountainous).

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. It's 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.