Strang Back on Top Heading into the Scenic MotoSport.com GNCC This Weekend

Snowshoe, W. Va. (June 21, 2011) - The eighth round
of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series heads to the beautiful
mountains of Snowshoe, W. Va. this weekend for the spectacular MotoSport.com
Snowshoe GNCC. Arguably one of the toughest races on the circuit,
Snowshoe always presents a challenging course that only the toughest
racers survive.

Constructed around the famed Blackwater 100, participants start live
engine on a paved road in groups of five, every five seconds, making for
a spectacular scene. This particular GNCC has always fared as a
favorite for racers and families as well as fans because of the
amenities Snowshoe Mountain has to offer.

Although he hasn't won the most races, FMF Makita Suzuki's Josh
Strang leads the points chase after landing consistent top five finishes
every weekend so far. FMF KTM's Charlie Mullins trails by a mere two
points to Strang after finishing third behind the Aussie in the last
round of racing in Pennsylvania.

AmPro
Yamaha's Paul Whibley captured his second win of the season in the
rocky Pennsylvania terrain, with high hopes of sealing another win in
the rocky grounds of Snowshoe this weekend. WMR's Nate Kanney captured
the win here at Snowshoe a year ago. The New Yorker is experienced in
the rough and tough conditions of Snowshoe and is highly favored heading
into the weekend.

The XC2 Lites class has provided nothing short of bar banging action
this year as riders like Steward Baylor Jr., Jesse Robinson, Jason
Thomas and Jordan Ashburn have battled it out to the end every weekend.
With three wins on the season, Baylor inches out Thomas for the points
lead while Andrew DeLong and Brad Bakken sit close behind.

Wednesday, June 22 kicks off the 4^th Annual GNCC
University, presented by Yamaha Racing. The three-day riding school
takes place in the trails of Snowshoe Mountain and students of all skill
levels will learn from Yamaha Racing's multi-championship winning staff
on both ATVs and motorcycles.

On Friday, the 9^th Annual GNCC Golf Tournament returns to
the picturesque Ravens Club for a day of fun and relaxation before a
weekend of racing. Top racers, sponsors and fans will participate in
four-person teams for a list of prizes and a spot on the coveted
traveling trophy. The golf tournament is open to anyone and everyone.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on Friday at the Ravens Club, followed
by a tee time of 9 a.m. The cost is $300/team and all proceeds will
benefit the Brain Injury Research Institute at West Virginia University.

Spectator passes run $20 for the full weekend, with pro pit access
and pro autographs at no additional charge. On both Saturday and Sunday,
youth riders race at 8 a.m., beginner riders race at 10 a.m., and the
top amateurs and the pros race at 1 p.m.

For directions to Snowshoe Mountain, please click HERE. For more information, check out the official series website at www.GNCCRacing.com or call 304-284-0084.

About GNCC Racing

The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country series is America's premier
off-road racing series. Founded in 1979, 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 1,500 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. Riders compete for more than $3
million in prize money, which draws talent from all over the U.S.,
Europe, Australia and New Zealand. GNCC Racing is televised and airs
every week on the Versus Network. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.