by: Chelsea Taylor
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 | 11:10 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chelsea Taylor
(304) 284-0084
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Monster Energy Named Official Energy Drink of AMSOIL GNCC Series
Musical Entertainment to be Provided by Monster Energy at Three Events
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (February 7, 2018) – Racer Productions, producer of the AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC) an AMA National Championship, is proud to announce a new partnership with Monster Energy. The popular energy drink and lifestyle brand will serve as the official energy drink of GNCC Racing.
Based out of Corona, California, Monster Energy has been immersed in action sports since the drink’s inception in 2002, and will be furthering their support of the racing industry as they branch out to the off-road community. Retail partners located in close proximity to GNCC events will work with Monster Energy to help promote upcoming GNCC events and raise awareness for America’s premier off-road racing series.
Monster Energy plays a vital role in sponsoring individual athletes along with race teams, and will back the newly announced Team Babbitts/Kawasaki/Monster Energy team featuring reigning FMF XC3 125 Pro-Am GNCC champion Jason Thomas. Thomas will focus on securing his third title in the XC2 250 Pro class aboard his Kawasaki KX250F in the 2018 season.
Monster Energy will also be bringing musical entertainment to three different GNCC rounds including Camp Coker Bullet, Snowshoe and Ironman. Each concert will be included with gate admission and held on Saturday night so all ATV, UTV and motorcycle riders can enjoy.
Finally, the roughest, toughest section of each racetrack will be deemed the “Monster Mile” in the 1 p.m. races. Fans will flock to the “Monster Mile” to catch the pros and top amateurs challenge through, while Racer TV viewers will be able to watch from their tablet, smart phone or computer.
“Motocross, supercross and all off-road motorcycle racing is not only hugely important to Monster Energy, it’s who we are,” pointed out Dave Gowland, Senior Director of Motorsports at Monster Energy. “While watching the GNCC continue to grow dramatically in popularity and influence in recent years, we knew that Monster Energy needed to be involved. The GNCC is very much a participant-based form of motorcycle racing that draws thousands of racers to each and every event and these people love to race, to ride and to drink Monster Energy. The GNCC is our kind of racing and our kind of people and we’re totally excited to be a part of this vibrant racing series.”
“Monster Energy has been a driving force of the motorcycle sport since coming on the scene more than a decade ago,” said Tim Cotter, Racer Productions Event Director. “The Monster Energy claw is synonymous with motorcycle racing around the world. We cannot be happier to embark in a relationship with Monster Energy and GNCC Racing.”
Catch all the action from the season opening VP Racing Fuels Big Buck GNCC on www.racertv.com. Live streaming of the pro races will be provided on February 24 and 25 at 1 p.m. EST where Walker Fowler and Kailub Russell will begin their quests for repeat National Championships.
For more information on the GNCC series, visit the official website at www.gnccracing.com or 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.
- Facebook: @gnccracing
- Instagram: @gncc_racing
- Twitter: @gnccracing
- YouTube: @racertv
About GNCC Racing
The AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series 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.
How to Watch:
Racer TV and NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) are the official homes for coverage of the AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) events. All 13 rounds, from the season opening Big Buck GNCC in South Carolina to the finale at Ironman Raceway in Indiana, will air in 30-minue; taped-delayed telecasts on NBCSN, while Racer TV provides live streaming coverage of the 1 p.m. ATV and motorcycle races from each event, in addition to the six UTV rounds. Catch all the action at http://www.nbcsports.com/ and http://www.racertv.com/.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com. Not a member? Join the AMA today: www.americanmotorcyclist.com/membership/join.