by: Kayla Bolton
Friday, May 7, 2021 | 8:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GNCC Racing Partners with Summit Bechtel Reserve and West Virginia Division of Natural Resources For Adventure Festival at Round 10
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 7, 2021) – The Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship, is excited to partner with Summit Bechtel Reserve (The Summit) and The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) to launch Adventure On! Freedom Festival at round 10, the Mountaineer on September 10 – 12, 2021.
This event will take place on the 20th anniversary of September 11 and will continue to serve as GNCC’s Salute to First Responders. On Saturday, September 11, The Summit will host a free concert for first responders, active and retired military, and law enforcement officers. After the concert, The Summit will “Let Freedom Ring” with a fireworks display as a tribute to those who have sacrificed so much over the last 20 years.
On Wednesday, May 7, the Governor of West Virginia, Jim Justice, alongside GNCC’s Tim Cotter, DNR’s Stephen McDaniel and The Summit’s Bill Garrett discussed the upcoming event in a press conference. Joining them were GNCC racers Layne Michael, Thad Duvall and Johnny Gallagher. If you missed the press conference, check it out below.
“What a fantastic opportunity it is to showcase the elite GNCC athletes on one of the world’s greatest outdoor adventure venues in Summit Bechtel Reserve,” said Tim Cotter, GNCC Event Director. “This event in partnership with The Summit and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is a perfect fit for GNCC racers and families.”
This event will look to host up to 50,000 people over the entire weekend, kicking off The Summit’s Adventure On! series, which will look to host a sports and music festivals in the upcoming years. “The Summit is proud to continue to play a major role in bringing leadership training, adventure, family-centric entertainment, tourism and economic development to Fayette County and Southern West Virginia.” says the Summit’s Chief Development Officer, Bill Garrett, himself a West Virginia Native.
This event will also feature The West Virginia Division of Natural Resource’s Hunting and Fishing Days, the state’s largest hunting and fishing show, boasting hundreds of hunting and fishing vendors. The event continues to provide family-friendly activities such as the outdoor youth challenge, hunter’s education and safe boating.
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How to Watch
Racer TV and MAVTV are the official homes for coverage of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) events. All 13 rounds, from the season opener in South Carolina to the finale, will air in taped-delayed telecasts on MAVTV, while Racer TV provides live streaming coverage of the 2 p.m. ATV and 1 p.m. motorcycle races from each event. Catch all the action at http://www.mavtv.com/ and http://www.racertv.com/.
About GNCC Racing
The Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Specialized is the World’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 two and three-hour GNCC races lead as many as 2,400 riders through racetracks 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 live on RacerTV.com. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.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.
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