Articles by Jason Weigandt

The Racer Productions crew is working on the small things that add up to a bigger and better year at the races. This week's GNCC summit meeting in Morgantown resulted in a plan to improve our tracks, our presentation and the overall experience for you, our racers. Within a few weeks, we'll be wide open and so will…
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All of a sudden, the info is flowing fast and furious into Quick Fill. Off-season races are going big, teams are getting finalized, and our rules and classes are all set for the season, too. If you're stuck in the frozen north like we are, you're going to need a dose of GNCC news to get you in the mood for racing.…
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CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE AT www.amproracing.com Team AM-Pro, FMF Yamaha is again ready to take on the racing season. After a very successful 2008 season (5 Championships) the team has been assesmbled and is poised to go after championships in each series once again. This year the team in going to be spread in…
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GNCC Staff, Racers and Fans, Kawasaki Team Green is looking forward to attending the opening round of the 2009 GNCC series in Florida. Kawasaki will be providing trackside support to all Kawasaki competitors throughout the event.  In addition to the series opener the support trailer will also be attending round 2,…
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GNCC Racing Announces Supplemental Rules and Classes for 2009 Morgantown, W.Va. (January 13, 2009) -- Racer Productions, producers of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series, has announced the supplemental rules and classes for the 2009 GNCC tour. The rules were discussed at the GNCC Riders Meetings in…
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Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort Offering Deals for GNCC Weekend on January 30 Morgantown, W.Va. (January 14, 2009) -- GNCC Racing, in conjunction with Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort, has announced a special GNCC Weekend to take place at the resort from January 30 through February 1st. Through the relationship GNCC Racing…
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Our friends from the Mid-East Hare Scramble Series have put together their final 2009 schedule. The series serves as a great way to get ready for GNCC Racing, as each round of the series is designed to mimick the track conditions of the GNCC that comes up the weekend after it. Mid-East will hold a sand race before the…
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The first-ever GNCC weekend at Snowshoe Resort is coming in three weeks--January 30-February 1. The folks at Snowshoe love being a part of the GNCC tour, so they'll reward their new dirt bike and ATV riding friends with a fun-filled weekend right in the heart of ski season! Snowshoe will offer 10% off of lodging…
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It's never easy to finalize all of the classes and rules for a big series like this, and this week two major proposed changes floated through the GNCC offices. On the bike end we heard suggestions to allow 250 two-strokes to race in the XC2 Pro Lites class, and on the ATV end we nearly saw the Sport 400 (15+) class…
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JGOff Road / GEICO Powersports 2009 Line-upJanuary 8, 2009 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The 2009 JG Off Road / GEICO Powersports team has been set, and we are very excited to announce the line-up.  New to the team for this year racing GNCC's, OMA's, and select Endurocrosses - Paul Whibley, Jimmy Jarrett, and Scott…
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A few weeks ago, a rule proposal came up for the 2009 AMA Motocross Championship. The rule proposes to allow 250cc two-stroke motorcycles to compete in the Motocross Lites Class, against 250cc four-stroke motorcycles. The Racer Productions crew then considered adopting this rule for the GNCC XC2 Pro Lites Class for…
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Big personalities come and go, but no one can match the character of William Yokley in the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series. Still one of the top ATV pro racers, he has built a legend around his rebellious "Hell Yeah" attitude. But behind his Kentucky boy rep lies a calculated rider who understands the…
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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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