by: Kayla Bolton
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 | 2:15 PM
FOR IMMEDATE RELEASE
Kayla Olliver
(304) 284-0084
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Craig Delong to Compete in Japan National Cross Country
Season Finale on November 4
GNCC and JNCC Continue 13 Years of Partnership
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (October 31, 2018) – Racer Productions, producer of the AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series, an AMA National Championship, is excited to announce that XC2 250 Pro racer Craig Delong will compete in the AAGP season finale on Sunday, November 4, at the Jigatake Ski Resort in Omachi City, Japan. GNCC Racing marks their 13th year of partnership with the Japan National Cross Country (JNCC) Series.
Delong’s 2018 GNCC season has been exceptional, where he has earned multiple XC2 250 Pro podium finishes and a second place at the Dunlop Tomahawk GNCC. Delong earned third place in the XC2 250 Pro class championship standings. Delong follows GNCC racers such as Paul Whibley (2006), Jason Raines, Charlie Mullins and Rodney Smith (2007), Nate Kanney and Thad Duvall (2008), Josh Strang and Kailub Russell (2009), Cory Buttrick (2010), Jesse Robinson and Jason Thomas (2011), Rory Mead, Josh Strang (2013), Jordan Ashburn (2014), Chris Bach (2015), Trevor Bollinger (2016); and most recently, Ricky Russell (2017), in being selected to represent GNCC Racing in Japan.
“It’s an honor and an amazing opportunity to be selected to race in Japan this winter. I’m looking forward to representing the GNCC Series, Coastal Racing and all my other sponsors and I’m hoping to bring back a win and make the fans proud,” said Delong.
It is a tradition for JNCC President Masami Hoshino to invite GNCC riders to the season finale in exchange for Japanese riders that will compete in a single round of the GNCC series. Earlier this year, Ren Ishidoya traveled to West Viriginia and raced in the XC1 Open Pro class at the Snowshoe GNCC in June where he finished 12th in class. Also visiting was Women JNCC rider, Mai Ishimoto, who raced in the 10 a.m. Women’s class where she finished 7th in class.
Delong’s mechanic, Tyler King, and GNCC Marketing Coordinator, Derek Garcia, will accompany Delong as he makes his bid against Japan’s top off-road talent including former GNCC guest racer Takeshi Koikeda. The three-hour AAGP Series in Japan follows the same format as an American GNCC. For more information on the JNCC, please click 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.