Finland's Simo Kirssi Joins Husqvarna/Fred Andrews Racing for 2011 GNCC Series

Morgantown, W.Va. (February 2, 2011) - Husqvarna's
factory-backed effort will return to the 2011 Can-Am Grand National
Cross Country Series under new management. Fred Andrews, the 1993 GNCC
Champion, will take over the factory Husky squad under the FAR (Fred
Andrews Racing) banner, and is importing Finland native Simo Kirssi for
2011 as an XC1 competitor. Kirssi will joining current FAR riders Jason
Thomas and Morgan Moss, who will be competing in the XC2 class for 2011.

Kirssi, a 2008 European Cross Country Champion and established
competitor in the World Enduro Series, will join the GNCC series once
again after making a few guest appearances in the past.

"We're excited to have Simo on board with us this year for the XC1
class," said Andrews. "With Jason Thomas and Morgan Moss running the
XC2 class as well, I think we will have a successful season."

Kirssi has an already-standing relationship with Husqvarna of Italy, making his transition to Fred Andrews Racing a smooth one.

"I'm happy that we've had a good program in the past and with our
continued support, I think we can put Husky on top this year,"
continued Andrews.

Finnish riders are held in high regard by GNCC fans, after Juha
Salminen came to the U.S. and dominated the 2005 and 2006 GNCC tours.
Kirssi becomes part of a long list of international GNCC talent,
including 2010 GNCC Champion Josh Strang, of Australia. In fact,
international riders have collected the last six GNCC crowns, led by
Salminen, Isle of Man's David Knight, New Zealand's Paul Whibley, and
Strang.

The 2011 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series kicks off with
the Moose Racing Westgate River Ranch GNCC in River Ranch, Florida in
conjunction with Daytona Bike Week March 5-8. ATV practice will take
place on Saturday and racing on Sunday, followed by bike practice on
Monday and racing on Tuesday. For more information, go to www.gnccracing.com.

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 1,800 riders through tracks
ranging in length from 10 to 12 miles, competing for more than $3
million in prizes. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud,
dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both
survival and speed. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.