AMSOIL GNCC XC1 Pros Chris Bach and Josh Strang will compete in Japan at the AAGP Finale as GNCC continues its alliance with the Japan National Cross Country Series
The following is a release from Racer Productions:
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (October 10, 2013) – The AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series is proud to celebrate its continued alliance with the Japan National Cross Country (JNCC) Series, Japan’s all-motorcycle cross-country championship, during the 2013 season. GNCC XC1 Pro rider Chris Bach and 2010 GNCC Champion Josh Strang will represent the AMSOIL GNCC Series by contesting the final round of the JNCC series, the AAGP Finale, which will take place November 3 at the Jigatake Ski Resort located in Omachi City, Nagano, Japan.
Bach, who is currently third overall in the GNCC standings, will compete in the AAGP aboard a KTM 450-SXF provided by KTM Japan. In addition to the support provided by KTM Japan, Bach will represent current sponsors RidePG, FMF, Maxxis and Nytro, and he will be accompanied by his current mechanic, Dale Cooke. Bach is following in the tire tracks of fellow GNCC racers who have made the trip to Japan, such as Paul Whibley (2006), Charlie Mullins and Rodney Smith (2007), Nate Kanney and Thad DuVall (2008), Josh Strang and Kailub Russell (2009), Cory Buttrick (2010), Jesse Robinson and Jason Thomas (2011).
“I am really pumped for the opportunity to represent GNCC in Japan this year,” Bach said. “It’s definitely going to be a different experience and I’m excited to be a part of it.”
“It will be a quick trip but hopefully a fun one to finish off the year,” Strang said. “The Japanese are always really helpful and fun to hang out with, and I’m looking forward to catching up with friends from when I lived in Australia.”
It is a tradition for JNCC President Masami Hoshino to invite GNCC riders to the season finale in exchange for Japanese riders that will compete in the opening round of the GNCC series. In March, Hoshino has sent several Japanese riders and crewmembers to the opening round of the GNCC Series at the Westgate River Ranch Resort in Florida over the past few years.
The three-hour AAGP in Japan follows the same format as an American GNCC and the winner receives 100,000 YEN. For more information on the JNCC, visit http://www.jncc.jp/index.html. For more information on the AMSOIL GNCC Series, visit http://www.gnccracing.com.
About GNCC Racing
The AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country series is America’s premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1975, 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 2,000 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed. The series draws talent from all over the U.S., Europe, South America, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. GNCC Racing is televised weekly on NBC Sports and RacerTV.com. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.
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