UTV Scene Ironman GNCC RecapOctober 31, 2014Another race left its starting gate without me, and as my camera and I stood there in the dust, I was reminded that I enjoy racing a UTV much more than I do watching one.
Quick Fill #41: This Week in GNCCOctober 30, 2014Say it ain’t so! The 2014 GNCC season is unofficially over with 13 rounds of great racing and even better memories behind us. I say unofficially, because we still have the GNCC Awards Banquet coming up Nov. 21 and 22 here in Morgantown, West Virginia. That gives us all one last opportunity to get together, have a little fun and reminisce on the good times we’ve had this season.
Jordan Ashburn to Compete in Japan This Sunday for AAGP FinaleOctober 30, 2014As part of its continued alliance with the Japan National Cross Country (JNCC) Series, Japan’s all-motorcycle cross-country championship, the AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Maxxis, an AMA National Championship, is proud to announce that GNCC XC1 Pro rider Jordan Ashburn will compete in Japan’s AAGP finale this Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Jigatake Ski Resort in Omachi City, Nagano.
Beta USA Signs Jesse GroemmOctober 30, 2014In an effort to further strengthen Beta's offroad program, Beta USA is pleased to announce the signing of Jesse Groemm for 2015 and 2016. Groemm, a New Jersey native, will compete in the GNCCs on a Factory Beta 250 RR in the XC2 class and in the National Enduros on a Factory Beta 300 RR.
Scott Summers: AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction SpeechOctober 30, 2014Five-Time GNCC Champion Scott Summers was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame earlier this month. Watch his induction speech here.
Stolen Items at Ironman GNCCOctober 29, 2014GNCC Racin’ Nation, we need your help! Kim Pitzer got her camera bag and accessories stolen at the Ironman GNCC on Saturday evening in the timeframe of 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. The items were inside their Toy Hauler.
ITP ATV And UTV Racers Earn Eleven GNCC ChampionshipsOctober 29, 2014Team ITP racers earned 11 total Grand National Cross Country class championships at the conclusion of the round 13 held in Crawfordsville, Ind. Following up its 17-podium performance at the previous round, the team earned eight class wins and 11 podiums at the AMSOIL Ironman, the series finale.
Attention: Micro and UTV Rider Banquet InformationOctober 29, 2014The GNCC Banquets are coming up on November 21 and 22 in Morgantown, WV. If you raced the ATV Micro or UTV races then you will be recognized at the ATV Banquet on Friday, November 21, 2014. If you raced the Bike Micro races then you will be recognized at the Bike Banquet on Saturday, November 22, 2014.
Tuesday Toolbox: Cole MattisonOctober 29, 2014Cole Mattison wrapped up the 2014 Youth Bike Overall championship at The Ironman. After coming up a little short of the title in 2013, Mattison put in a stellar 2014 season and was able to bounce back to take the title. We caught up with Cole to talk about his 2014 season, plans for the future and more.
Scott Summers: AMA Hall of Fame Class of 2014October 29, 2014Scott Summers raced Honda XR600Rs to nine AMA national off-road racing championships by racing his way -- on a motorcycle that most others appreciated for its proficiency in wide-open desert racing.
Register For Yamaha Outdoors-NHF Day SweepstakesOctober 29, 2014Register for Yamaha Outdoors-NHF Day Sweepstakes before midnight on October, 31. Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., the leading maker of ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles for outdoorsmen and women, has donated a new 2014 Viking FI 4x4 in honor of National Hunting and Fishing Day’s (NHF Day) celebration of outdoor recreation and conservation.
Photo Gallery: Ironman Morning BikesOctober 28, 2014Images from the AMSOIL Ironman morning bike race