Contact: Rachel Fluharty
RachelF@gnccracing.com
For Immediate Release
Auction to Support ISDE Team USA Medical Support Team Being Held During Unadilla GNCC
New Berlin,NY (September 10, 2009) - A benefit auction will be held at the Parts Unlimited Tent on Saturday, September 12, 2009 during the Can-Am Unadilla GNCC to support Dr. James McGee and Mike Mcgee, who have agreed to go to Portugal as part of the International Six Days Enduro Team USA medical support team. The two will need assistance to pay for travel expenses which are approximately $3,000. The 2009 ISDE event is October 12-17.
The auction will be broadcast live on Track Smack at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday night. If you would like to bid on items via the internet, you can instant message the screen name isdeteamUSA on AOL instant messenger. The link to listen to Track Smack Live can be found on www.gnccracing.com under Quick Links.
A link to accept paypal donations will also be placed on the RiderDown.org Web site to help raise funds for this trip. Please indicate those donations are for the ISDE team. Cash and credit cards will be accepted at the event for items won. Donations and payment for prizes won are tax deductible.
Any leftover funds will be held in reserve next year's medical team.
Items for the auction have been donated from the following companies:
Scott USA
Leatt Brace (2)
KTMparts.com (KTM youth Leatt brace)
Rekluse
PowerSports Grafix (2 complete sets of graphics including custom # plate)
Shock Dr
Pro Action
Complete set of autographed jerseys from 2009 USA trophy team
Miscellaneous autographed memorabilia
Gift cards from MotoSport (2)
About GNCC Racing
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1973, 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 eight 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.
About Racer Productions
A West Virginia-based motorcycle and ATV event production company, Racer Productions has been a leader in the off-road racing industry for more than 30 years. It's repertoire of facilities and events includes the 13-round Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series, since 1973; professional and amateur national events at High Point Raceway in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania, since 1977; and professional and amateur ATV events at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. For more information, please visit www.racerproductions.com.
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