by: Kayla Bolton
Monday, April 22, 2024 | 8:55 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Progressive GNCC Racing Days at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (April 22, 2024) – The Progressive Grand National Cross Country (GNCC Racing) Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship, is excited to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the American Motorcyclist Association. In doing so GNCC and the AMA have created GNCC Days at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. GNCC Days at the AMA HOF will be held Wednesday, April 24 through Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
GNCC Racers are encouraged to stop by the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio for a free tour on their way to or from the from the AMSOIL Hoosier GNCC in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The first 250 GNCC Racers that visit the AMA HOF will receive $20 off your gate admission, which will be good at any GNCC event in 2024.
“This is an amazing opportunity for GNCC racers and family members to stop by and see the iconic AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame,” said Tim Cotter, Racer Productions Event Director. “This is a special place for motorcyclists and is definitely a must see when traveling through Pickerington, Ohio.”
Stop by and take in all of the off-road racing and motorcyclist history that the AMA HOF has to offer, plus see the displays from the class of 2023 including the matriarch of GNCC Racing, Rita Coombs, Eight-Time GNCC Champion, Barry Hawk, Pro Motocross Racers, Ryan Dungey and Grant Langston, and adrenaline junkie Travis Pastrana.
Other GNCC Racing legends in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame include GNCC Racing Founder, Dave Coombs Sr., 9x GNCC Champion, Ed Lojak, 5x GNCC Champions, Scott Summers and Rodney Smith and 2x GNCC Champion, Scott Plessinger. Other notable names from the off-road racing world in the AMA HOF Terry Cunningham, three GNCC overall wins to his name including the Blackwater 100, current AmPro Yamaha team manager, Randy Hawkins, Blackwater 100 and ISDE competitor, Jeff Fredette, President of KTM USA, Rod Bush, Pro Motocross racers turned GNCC racers, Mike Kiedrowski and Ty Davis, professional motorcycle racer and entrepreneur, John Penton and his son Jack Penton, and one of AMA's top competitors with eight enduro championships, Dick Burleson.
"The GNCC family, including AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers Rita Coombs and the late Dave Coombs, has made an indelible mark on the history of motorcycling in America," said AMA COO James Holter. "That history is enshrined for posterity at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. We look forward to welcoming racers and their families anytime and especially during GNCC Days. The AMA and the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, the 501c3 that raises money for the Hall of Fame, greatly appreciate the continuing support of the Coombs and the whole team at Racer Productions."
The AMA HOF features two floors of exhibits for everyone to enjoy, visitors can enjoy the themed exhibits and historic motorcycles from the museum’s collection on the first level. The upper level honors the lives and careers of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers, as well as other men and women who have shaped motorcycling in America.
The AMA Hall of Fame hours are currently 9 am – 5 pm ET, seven days a week and they are located at 13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington, Ohio 43147. If you have any questions about the AMA Hall of Fame, give them a call at (614) 856-2222.
Admission into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is FREE for AMA Members, however if you are a not a member it will cost you just $10 for adults, $3 for students (ages 12-17) and $8 for seniors. Children 11 and under can visit for free with an accompanying adult. Military veterans enjoy a discounted rate of $5.
For more information on the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, visit the official website at https://americanmotorcyclist.com/hall-of-fame/.
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 Progressive Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship, is the world premier cross country racing series. Founded in 1975, the 13-round motorcycle and ATV championship and 10-round eMTB 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 2,800 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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