AMA Acclaims Can-Am GNCC Champions
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 21, 2007) – David Knight, Bill Ballance, Traci Cecco, Michael Swift and Walker Fowler celebrated their respective Can-Am GNCC Championships during the Annual AMA Sports Award Banquet over the weekend at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino.
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Ballance, on a Yamaha out-dueled Chris Borich to take a record eighth consecutive GNCC title on the strength of five victories this season. With his eighth championship, Ballance moved out of a tie with Barry Hawk for the most championships in a row. In addition, the ATVA honored Ballance with its Athlete of the Year Award.
Fowler made history by winning the AMA Sports Rider of the Year title. With the award, Walker becomes the first rider to win the title in both ATV and Motorcycle competition.
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In addition to the GNCC Champions, Racer Productions was also honored by the AMA as Off Road Organizer of the Year and ATVA Organizer of the Year. With average participation of more than 1,400 unique riders from all over the world per event, Racer Productions' Can-Am Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series is the premiere off-road racing series worldwide. It is also one of the richest, as riders compete for over $3 million in series prizes and contingency money. Television coverage expanded this season to more than 56 countries, with Versus network carrying weekly telecasts stateside.
The 13-round 2008 Can-Am GNCC Racing season kicks off March 1st in Florida. For more information about GNCC Racing, visit gnccracing.com.
