by: Chelsea Taylor
Thursday, December 22, 2016 | 10:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chelsea Taylor
(304) 284-0084
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Inaugural X-Factor GNCC to Serve as Round 6 of the 2017 GNCC Series
America’s Largest Off-Road Racing Series Heads to Peru, Indiana on May 6 and 7
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (December 22, 2016) – Racer Productions is pleased to announce a new addition to the 2017 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series presented by Maxxis, an AMA National Championship, schedule. Set to take place on May 6 and 7, the GNCC series will travel to Peru, Indiana for the Inaugural X-Factor GNCC.
A unique facility known for its world class deer hunting, in addition to over 3,800 acres makes the X-Factor GNCC a perfect fit for the GNCC circuit. The location is ideal for local Midwest riders from Indiana, Illinois and Michigan to take part in America’s premier off-road racing series. The virgin terrain will allow the GNCC track crew the ability to create brand-new trails for the youth, amateurs and pro racers.
“Our co-sanctioning partner, the IXCR, played a vital role in selecting the new venue,” said Trail Boss Jeff Russell. “It was important for us to keep this round in Indiana, and we are excited to add a new location to the schedule. With the help of the IXCR series, we are looking forward to creating a challenging and fun race course.”
Previously advertised as the Limestone 100 round, it was necessary to make a change in the schedule to accommodate the shortage of hotel rooms due to the nearby Indiana University commencement being held simultaneously. The X-Factor GNCC will serve as the sixth round of the 13-race series.
For the first time ever, the 2017 AMSOIL GNCC Series will kick off in Union, South Carolina with the VP Racing Fuels Big Buck GNCC on March 4 and 5. The series continues along the east coast before concluding in Crawfordsville, Indiana on October 28 and 29.
For more information on the series and the X-Factor GNCC, visit the official website at www.gnccracing.comor call (304) 284-0084. Join the conversation on the series Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and be sure to always hashtag #GNCC.
About GNCC Racing
The AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Maxxis is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1975, 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 2,400 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. The series draws talent from all over the U.S., Central America, South America, Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. GNCC Racing is televised weekly on NBC Sports and RacerTV.com. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.
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