Japan Cross Country Stars Compete in USA
February 18, 2010, 11:26pm
Morgantown, W.Va. - Three of the top riders in the Japan National Cross Country Series will travel from Japan to River Ranch, Florida to compete in the opening round of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country series on March 2nd, continuing the tradition of JNCC riders competing in the GNCC opener in exchange for GNCC riders competing in the JNCC finale in November.
"We are honored to continue the tradition of bringing talented JNCC riders to the first round of the series," said Jeff Russell, GNCC Trail Boss. "They are an exciting addition to what looks to be a very competitive start to the season."
Takeshi Koikeda, Masahiro Kobayashi and Kousuke Mori are all seasoned off-road racers and will be making their way to Florida for the March 2nd bike race. Koikeda was the All Japan MX champion in 2005 and the JNCC Champion in 2008 and 2009. Koikeda is considered one of the greatest riders in Japan and competed in the AMA MX series from 1997-1999. Koikeda will compete on the YZ450F.
Kobayashi is one of the younger riders in the JNCC series and is number two in the series. Kobayashi made his JNCC racing debut in 2004, and it has taken him six years to reach the second place spot. Mori was the 2009 A class champion and is an excellent technical rider.
The 2010 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series kicks off on February 27- March 2 as part of Daytona Bike Week at the Westgate River Ranch Resort in River Ranch, Florida, with the Parts Unlimited River Ranch GNCC. ATVs race on Sunday, February 28, and bikes race on Tuesday, March 2.
For more information, check out the official series website at GNCCRacing.com or call 304-284-0084.
About GNCC Racing
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1979, 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 1,800 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles, competing for more than $3 million in prizes. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed. For more information, please visit gnccracing.com.
"We are honored to continue the tradition of bringing talented JNCC riders to the first round of the series," said Jeff Russell, GNCC Trail Boss. "They are an exciting addition to what looks to be a very competitive start to the season."
Takeshi Koikeda, Masahiro Kobayashi and Kousuke Mori are all seasoned off-road racers and will be making their way to Florida for the March 2nd bike race. Koikeda was the All Japan MX champion in 2005 and the JNCC Champion in 2008 and 2009. Koikeda is considered one of the greatest riders in Japan and competed in the AMA MX series from 1997-1999. Koikeda will compete on the YZ450F.
Kobayashi is one of the younger riders in the JNCC series and is number two in the series. Kobayashi made his JNCC racing debut in 2004, and it has taken him six years to reach the second place spot. Mori was the 2009 A class champion and is an excellent technical rider.
The 2010 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series kicks off on February 27- March 2 as part of Daytona Bike Week at the Westgate River Ranch Resort in River Ranch, Florida, with the Parts Unlimited River Ranch GNCC. ATVs race on Sunday, February 28, and bikes race on Tuesday, March 2.
For more information, check out the official series website at GNCCRacing.com or call 304-284-0084.
About GNCC Racing
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1979, 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 1,800 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles, competing for more than $3 million in prizes. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed. For more information, please visit gnccracing.com.
