by: Kayla Bolton
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 | 10:30 AM
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The 2018 AMSOIL GNCC Series Kicks Off This Weekend with
the VP Racing Fuels Big Buck GNCC
Walker Fowler Set to Battle Brycen Neal, Jarrod McClure and More this Saturday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (February 21, 2018) –The 2018 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series, an AMA National Championship kicks off this Saturday, February 24 with the VP Racing Fuels Big Buck GNCC in Union, South Carolina. WFR/GBC/Fly Racing/Yamaha’s Walker Fowler is looking to continue his success all the while battling a deep field of XC1 Pro ATV riders who will line up for the highly anticipated 1 p.m. start at the Big Buck Farm.
Bneal Motorsports/CST Tires/Houser Racing’s Brycen Neal will be sporting the No. 2 plate this season, as he remains to be one of the ones to keep an eye on this Saturday. Neal continues to be on the hunt for his first overall win, but his results from 2017 prove he will be a top contender for the title this year.
Coming into 2018 following a career-best season is JMR/ATVriders.com/Maxxis’s Jarrod McClure. McClure powered his Honda onto the podium a handful of times throughout 2017, and is hoping to continue that success while battling for the coveted National Championship starting Saturday afternoon.
All-time career ATV wins leader, Chris Borich is ready to take his Maxxis/Fly Racing/Ye Olde Cycle Barn-backed Suzuki to the top step of the podium coming into the 2018 season. Borich found himself in fourth overall after the season finale last season, and is looking to start fresh this coming Saturday. The 6-time National Champion Borich knows what it takes to win the National Championship; therefore he trusts his off-season preparations will lead him to the checkered flag first in South Carolina.
Naturally, McGill Mafia/CST Tires/Moose Racing’s Adam McGill will come rolling out at the season opener race ready to win, so make sure you keep an eye on the No. 521 on Saturday afternoon. The West Virginia natives’ confidence may just be the tipping point to take the win, and points lead, in South Carolina.
After earning the XC2 Pro-Am Championship in 2017, RJR/Tire Spine/GBC Motorsports/M.R. Unlimited’s Devon Feehan is making the move up to XC1 Pro. Even though Feehan will be a rookie during the 2018 season, he is eager to make a statement and battle for an overall win.
Saturday’s race schedule is as follows: Youth ATV racing begins at 8 a.m., Single-Seat UTV racing at 9 a.m., followed by 4x4 Pro, amateurs and women at 10 a.m., and the pros and top amateurs race at 1 p.m. Following Saturday’s afternoon race will be the first round of Side-by-Side UTV racing, which takes place at 4:00 p.m.
Adult (12+) gate admission is $20 for the full weekend and $10 for kids (6-11), with kids five and under free. Gate admission includes pro pit access and pro autographs at no additional charge.
The event is co-sanctioned with SETRA, a series that produces local racing events in the Southeast, and will ultimately bring out a full slate of local racers. All local racers are invited to compete at the Big Buck GNCC, as GNCC Racing offers classes for riders of all skill and experience levels. The amateur race entry fee is $50 and riders can sign up at the track. To learn more about GNCC Racing please visit the GNCC101 webpage.
Local racers expected to compete this Saturday on ATVs will be: Cameron Abee (College B 16-21), Jaron Dawkins (16-18 C), David Miles (Sport) and Justin Turner (Super Mini 12-15).
Tune in to RacerTV.com on Saturday at 1 p.m. EST to catch LIVE streaming of the Pro ATV race, and then again at 4 p.m. for the UTV race. For more information on GNCC LIVE coverage, visit www.racertv.com. A highlight show featuring the event will air on NBC Sports Network on Sunday, April 1, at 5:00 p.m.
For a complete schedule of the weekend’s activities, please visit the Big Buck GNCC event page on the series website by clicking HERE.
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.
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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.