Articles by Jason Weigandt

By lap three today, David Knight had left Travis Pastrana and went after Nathan Kanney for the lead. Once he had it he started pulling away at a wild rate, lapping two minutes faster than everyone else. Kanney is now hanging on to second with a fierce battle behind him. Barry Hawk moved all the way to third, then…
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An update for those of you still heading to Florida, we'll have the Moose Racing Minibike National running on Monday night (as always) after Parts Unlimited hosts dinner. Adults are welcome to compete, but you do need to wear full gear. Dinner is free for everyone, but donations are welcome. And what will the…
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BRP Can-Am Press Release   Valcourt, Quebec, February 29, 2008 �“ In a sign of its commitment to ATV racing, BRP announced its 2008 Can-Am X-Team contingency program today. The program will pay nearly $780,000 CAD ($800,000 USD) total to those racers finishing in the top three at nearly 80 rounds of…
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We're ready to go to Florida. Are you? Check in with your last Quick Fill of the off-season, featuring a brief update on the Florida and Georgia tracks, more off-season warm-up racing action, and most of all, the opportunity for you to read it and get on the road fast. It's Quick Fill, quickly. Click it.
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We called eight-time and defending GNCC Champion Bill Ballance to find out if he�s primed and ready to win another GNCC Title. We ended up with this interview. Is Bill pulling a psyche job on his competition? Has he really been training? You be the judge on Bill's plans for 2008 (or just wait until we go racing on…
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After their inaugural year in the GNCC series, Xposure Motorsports is ready for the 2008 season. The team will feature riders Andy Shea in the XC2 class along with Christopher Douglas in the 200 B class. Scott Plessinger two-time GNCC Pro Champion will race select XC2 events along with industry or sportsman class for…
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  The following is a note from Tire Balls: The Tire Ball Company GNCC Race Support Sign-up SheetSign up now for Round. 1 of the Parts Unlimited Triton GNCC Crestwood, KY (2/24/08) - Due to high Tire Ball product demand and limited time as we approach Round 1 of the GNCC Series, customers should be aware of…
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GNCC Racing is just a few days away! Just to make sure everyone knows what to do, here's a schedule update for the weekend: This opening GNCC round is held in conjunction with the world famous “Daytona Bike Week” and features a modified event schedule for practice and racing.  The practice fee is…
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ATV Racers William Yokley and Mark Notman will represent the National Guard Frankfort, KY, (February 26, 2008) The National Guard jumps into the ATV racing world in a bigger way in 2008 by becoming the Title Sponsor of Yokley Racing with high-profile pro ATV off-road racer William Yokley and up-and-coming Pro-Am…
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We've already talked to Donnie Luce of Yamaha and Antti Kallonen of KTM here, so let's give some love to the Suzuki guys. We learned of Chris Borich's ATV plan last week, now let's dive into the FMF Suzuki bike program (including Charlie Mullins, Jimmy Jarrett, Paul Whibley and Josh Strang) with Team Manager Mike Webb.
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There's nothing quick about Quick Fill this week. It's jammed with info from the Indy Tradeshow and a bunch of FTR races in Florida, and more news on our revolutionary sign-up system for 2008. And let's not forget Travis Pastrana is signed up for Florida. Quick Fill is on. Clear your schedule.
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Limited Edition, Team Issue Wheels Will Be Auctioned On E-Bay LAWRENCE, Kan, February 20, 2008 �“ HiPer Technology’s non-profit charity will be holding an E-Bay auction beginning on February 22, 2008. The auction will feature HiPer’s, limited edition, Team Issue wheels that were given to a select few of…
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All winter long, various riders, teams and manufacturers have been pushing the envelope on training and testing, all looking for an edge. It all sounds good, but you never know what�s going to happen until the riders hit the track two weeks from now. That said, you can bet good money on one rider being up at the…
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GNCC Racing Television Returns to Versus Network in 2008 MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (February 19, 2008) �“ Racer Productions and Gear Marketing and Media announced today that the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series will return to the Versus Network for 2008. All 26 rounds of GNCC action (13 bike events…
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MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (February 19, 2008) -- ESPN X Games superstar, AMA National Motocross Champion and rally car ace Travis Pastrana will make his return to the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series next month, competing in the opening round of the 2008 tour, the Triton GNCC in Melbourne, Fla., on Tuesday, March…
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Quick Fill is coming at you again with more news (and new photos) of some of the top GNCC Racers training and testing down South. Plus, we've got news on Chris Borich, a bunch of new race teams, and even a sneak-peek of our revolutionary new sign-up procedure for next season. So click on Quick Fill to find out what…
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2008 Team KTM/PowersportGrafx Press Release   North Wilkesboro, NC- The 2008 GNCC season begins in a few weeks and Team KTM/PowersportGrafx is “Ready to Race”.   Pre-season testing has been a major success and team riders have been very competitive in various events in the off-season.   Team…
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CROSS COUNTRY RECORD HOLDER BILL BALLANCE SELECTS HIPER RACING WHEELS FOR THE 2008 SEASON   LAWRENCE, Kan, February 13, 2008 �“ HiPer Technology, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of GNCC Champion Bill Ballance to Team HiPer. Ballance is the perfect rider to showcase HiPer’s top-quality racing…
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GNCC Racing Competition BulletinCB-2008-003 TO: All Can-Am GNCC Racing CompetitorsFROM: GNCC Competition Department www.gnccracing.comDATE: February 13, 2008 2008 GNCC Revised Rules Re: Transponder and UTV Information GNCC Racing has revised both the Amateur and Pro Rules to reflect the new Transponder Scoring…
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