by: Kayla Bolton
Friday, February 15, 2019 | 4:40 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kayla Bolton
(304) 284-0084
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Cometic Gasket, Inc. Announces Partnership Extension with GNCC Racing
Trackside Support Provided Available Every Round
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (February 15, 2019) – Racer Productions, producer of the AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship, is proud to announce its three-year partnership renewal with Cometic Gasket, Inc.
Cometic is no stranger to powersports and motorsports, after launching its products in 1989 and growing into a global leader in the marketplace. Today, Cometic is a family owned and operated business that continues to provide quality products and customer satisfaction while being extremely involved in racing.
Joining the GNCC Series back in 2003, Cometic has delivered some of the most advanced gasket and engine sealing solutions to industry personnel as well as countless teams, and amateur riders. They have not only been involved with GNCC Racing, but continue their racing partnerships this season with the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, American Flat Track, AMA Pro Hillclimb, and NASCAR.
Coming into 2019, Cometic will celebrate their 17th year as a partner with the GNCC Series. They will continue their support as the official sponsor of Tech Inspection at the GNCC events, and will be offering trackside support at each round.
“Cometic Gasket is rooted in powersports and we’re thrilled to renew our partnership with Racer Productions and GNCC,” said Bob Gorman, Founder and CEO of Cometic Gasket, Inc. “GNCC Racing is part of Cometic’s identity. Our relationship with the Coombs family runs deep and we’re looking forward to another season supporting the series and the racers who depend on Cometic to conquer some of the most demanding conditions any race course has to offer. We’re looking forward to a new season starting with next weekend’s Big Buck in Union, S.C.”
For more information about Cometic Gasket, please visit their website at www.cometic.com.
The 2019 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series begins on February 23 and 24 with the 23rd Annual VP Racing Fuels Big Buck GNCC in Union, South Carolina. Saturday’s 2 p.m. pro ATV race as well as Sunday’s 1 p.m. pro bike race will be broadcasted LIVE on the internet via Racer TV on www.racertv.com. A highlight show featuring the event will air on NBC Sports Network on Saturday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m.
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 presented by Specialized 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.
About eMTB Racing
The Specialized Turbo eMTB GNCC National Championship brings off-road racing and pedal-assist or electric bicycles together for an eight-round championship produced by Racer Productions. Much like a typical cross-country racing event, these races feature varied terrain featuring hills, rocks, roots, and more but are limited to electric, or pedal assist model mountain bikes only. 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-minute, taped-delayed telecasts on NBCSN, while Racer TV provides live streaming coverage of the 1 p.m. ATV and motorcycle races from each event. 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.