Articles by Jason Weigandt

Quick Fill is here to wish you a Happy New Year, and to give you a preview of what's in store for your next racing season. Are two-strokes about to make a comeback in GNCC bike racing? Do you want some tips on how to get in better shape? Want to hear who beat Bill Ballance at a local race? Make a resolution to read…
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Happy Holidays from everyone at Racer Productions and the GNCC Racing Family. We hope everyone gets what they want under the tree (racing stuff!) and enjoys a few days away from the track, trail and garage. But just in case you don't want to get away, we've got a quick Quick Fill here for you.
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We've been burning the midnight oil and stripping each and every word of the GNCC Rulebook down to the core. And now we've posted a proposed version of the rules, which will be made final in January. Quick Fill is here with highlights of the few changes we made, as well as news from a few top amateur riders. Quick…
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Former racer Scot Harden held a management position for a long-time at KTM, but a few months ago he made a switch over Husqvarna to become their National Sales and Marketing Manager. He comes as part of Husky's rebirth under its new parent company, BMW. Even in a down economy, Husky is looking to expand, through…
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Racer TV switches to a new day and time on Versus Network this weekend with the GEICO Mountain Ridge GNCC ATV race from Somerset, PA. The episode airs Saturday, December 13 at 3 p.m., instead of the regular Sunday at 2:30 p.m. time slot. Look for Racer TV on Saturdays throughout the winter. Also the Mountain Ridge…
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It's pretty quiet on the GNCC front this week, but Quick Fill dug deep to find some good information. While we're working on our proposed 2009 rule book and getting ready for a posting next week, we've discovered a new contingency program, a new riding school and a variety of off-season races today--as well as an…
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Husqvarna Press Release HUSQVARNA ANNOUNCES 2009 NATIONAL CONTINGENCY PROGRAMRewards roll in for fast Husqvarna racers! December 10, 2008 -- Woodcliff Lake, NJ -- Husqvarna Motorcycles NA is pleased to announce their 2009 National Contingency Program which posts more than $11,000,000 up for grabs over a wide…
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Tom Wright has an appetite for adventure. He's the new GNCC Senior A (40+) ATV Champion, and he's looking to turn pro for next year. In between, he ran the Baja 1000 and nearly won it, and wants to find some riding partners to take on long endurance races all over the world. That's more than enough to make him the…
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It's been a crazy week here at the Racer Productions office, as the annual GNCC banquet hit epic levels of fun. We hope you were there, but even if you weren't, we have a huge report and photos ready for Quick Fill. We've also finalized the locations for the races in 2009. Sound good? Read on.
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Dec 1, 20 08Jesse Robinson RacingLesotho, Africa The 2008 Roof of Africa enduro race has concluded and deemed the toughest yet. The three-day, 450km (275 miles) test of heart, strength and skill has its winners, victims and conquerors. Jesse finished 6th in the open class and 28th overall. He said, "This was the…
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Husaberg Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 1, 2008 Husaberg Signs Dustin Gibson for 2009 Season Murrieta, CA - Husaberg North America, a division of KTM Motorsports, Inc, is proud to welcome Dustin Gibson to the Husaberg Factory Racing effort for the 2009 season.Gibson, a Tennessee native, will be…
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Two2Cool Press Release   November 30th, 2009 Okeechobee, Florida - We are still accepting riders resumes for consideration for the 2009 race season. Two2cool has had more resumes sent this year than ever before. This has overloaded our sponsorship process, and we have not been able to lock in and release the…
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Husqvarna North America Press Release HUSQVARNA LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD RIDERS: 2009 GNCC "GUEST FACTORY RIDER FOR A DAY"PROGRAM ANNOUNCED December 1, 2008 -- Woodcliff Lake, NJ - Husqvarna has officially announced a unique "Guest Factory Rider for a Day" program that will coincide with the 2009 GNCC Series, this…
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Husqvarna North America Press Release GLENN KEARNEY SIGNS WITH HUSQVARNA FOR 2009 GNCC SEASON -WYATT SEALS NAMED TEAM COORDINATOR/MECHANIC Intent on Winning during 2009 GNCC Season December 1, 2008 -- Woodcliff Lake, NJ - Australia's Glenn Kearney has signed a contract with Husqvarna Motorcycles North America to…
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It's official! GNCC #2 Paul Whibley has found a new home for 2009 on Kawasakis. Check out this story from Australian and New Zealand news source Fullnoise. Click here.
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GNCC racing has learned that Golden Masters bike racer Dick Sirmons passed away on Friday, November 21. Dick finished fourth in his class for the season. The Hickory, North Carolina resident was 58 years old. CLICK HERE to read his obituary and find information on services. Dick was a decicated racer and a great man.…
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AMA Press Release AMA Racing end-of-year awards banquet honors season standouts PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The stars of AMA Racing gathered at the stunning Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 22, to celebrate the successful seasons of some of the country's best motorcycle and…
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Quick Fill is here to wake you from the off-season doldrums. It's time to celebrate a great year of racing, and we've got reports of a variety of championship parties taking place around the nation. We can also update you on some ATV rule changes we're investigating for 2009, as well as the latest silly season round…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   KTM to Launch ATV Contingency and "Ready to Race" Rider Support Program   MURRIETA, Calif. - KTM is proud to announce its first-ever ATV contingency and rider support programs geared toward the "Ready to Race" ATV customer. With KTM's racing heritage and four race-ready ATVs in the…
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 *****PRESS RELEASE*****CONTACT:  info@riderdown.org Helping Riders Up at Vegas EnduroCross November18, 2008 Las Vegas, NV  The RiderDown Foundation will once again have a booth at the AMA Maxxis National Endurocross Series Final in Las Vegas. The event is happening this Friday & Saturday, November 21…
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