AMSOIL GNCC Season Opener on Sunday Following Daytona Supercross
OutdoorHub 02.27.14
Moose Racing Mud Mucker GNCC: Round 1 of the 2014 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Maxxis, sanctioned by AMA
WHEN:
Sunday, March 9 (the day after Daytona Supercross)
Pro bike race begins at 1 p.m. and lasts three hours
WHERE:
Mud Muckers Off-Road Riding Park (25 minutes from Daytona)
2008 E County Road 90 Bunnell, FL 32110
WHO:
The fastest off-road racers in the country are set to kick off the 2014 GNCC season in the grueling sands of Florida for a three-hour test of speed, skill and endurance. The whooped out sandy terrain at this year’s season opener will showcase the true warriors and produce some of the most exciting racing action of the season.
Factory FMF/KTM’s Kailub Russell enters the 2014 season with the coveted #1 plate, joined by several past GNCC champions: AmPro Yamaha’s Paul Whibley (2012/2009), Factory FMF/KTM’s Charlie Mullins (2011), Rocky Mountain ATV*MC/AmPro Yamaha’s Josh Strang (2010) and the surprise return of 2000 GNCC champion Shane Watts of the Maxxis/KLIM/DirtWise KTM team.
Johnny Campbell Racing (JCR) Honda makes its east coast debut with #3 Chris Bach under the tent, while 2008 XC2 Pro Lites champion Thad DuVall returns to contend the championship aboard his all-new RideMPS.com/AMSOIL/Honda team. Other notable contenders include AmPro Yamaha’s Jordan Ashburn and Factory Husqvarna’s Andrew DeLong, who will make his XC1 Pro debut this season and will be joined by Husky teammate Mike Brown at Round 1. Additionally, longtime professional Motocross/Supercross star Ryan Sipes will make his official off-road debut this season aboard a Rockstar Energy Racing/WMR Off-Road-backed KTM in the XC1 Pro class.
TICKET INFO: Admission can be purchased at the event and is good for the entire weekend.
Weekend Pit Pass: Adults – $20 / Kids (6-11) – $10 / Children 5 and under – Free
Daytona Supercross Weekend Special: Any Supercross Season Credential holder may present their hard card at the front gate for FREE entry to Round 1 of GNCC.
MORE INFO:
The Pro race will be broadcast live on RacerTV.com, beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern. For more information, visit the series website www.gnccracing.com.
