As racers, their families and fans made their way to the banquet room, they had the opportunity to step onto the Racer X Red Carpet. Attendees could take a moment to talk with Racer X about their season, and most importantly talk about why they race as part of the #WhyWeRace campaign on social media. The event was a success both Friday and Saturday evening, as multiple racers made their way down the red carpet answering various questions, and GNCC racers are encouraged to stay tuned to social media to see the outcome.

For the sixth year, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC returned with their Ticket to Ride program. Four lucky winners received a paid trip-for-two to Moab, Utah for a riding expedition with the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC staff to take place this upcoming spring. A congratulations goes out to Friday night’s winners, Justin Kerr from Waynesburg, Pennsylvania and WXC rider Kara Short from Windsor, New York, who will be provided with Side-by-Side machines on the trip. Saturday night’s winners, Shawn Remington from New Salem, Pennsylvania and Kyle Prysmont from West Chester, Ohio will be provided motorcycles on their trip in the spring. 

The Ironman Pink backdrop had been hosting an online bidding war that came to an end during the banquet weekend. Jonathan Cook of Veedersburg, Indiana, won the backdrop by donating over $1,000 towards GNCC Racing’s Breast Cancer Awareness efforts. With the Cook family donation, this brings GNCC’s total donation amount to over $12,480 for the Montgomery County Free Clinic in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Also walking away with the Night of Champions backdrop on Saturday evening was 125 B/C National Champion, Derek Mabe. 

Contingency awards were distributed to the top five finishers in each class, with door prizes also being raffled off to racers throughout the evening. GNCC series sponsors stepped up to distribute several thousand dollars’ worth of prizes, a special thanks goes out to AMSOIL, HBD MotoGrafx, Maxxis, Moose Racing, Thor/Parts Unlimited, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC, 100% Goggles, FMF Racing, CST Tires, Monster Energy, VP Racing Fuels, Dunlop, Wiseco, Hot Cams, Vertex Pistons, Factory Connection, Cometic, Hinson Clutches, Twin Air, Alco Cleaners and Moto Tees. 

Immediately following the awards, musical entertainment was provided by DJ ELO, as GNCC Racers and their families continued the celebration on the dance floor. GNCC also provided a free photo booth to capture the evening’s festivities, as well as a kid-friendly zone right outside of the banquet room including a video gaming station, inflatable Alien Invasion and life-size Jenga.

For those racers unable to attend the GNCC Banquet, awards can be obtained by filling out the GNCC shipping form HERE. Racers will be responsible for the cost of shipping and handling prior to shipping the award, and request can be made until December 31, 2018.