Morgantown, W.Va. (October 1, 2009) - The top riders of each class of the 2009 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series will be honored at the annual GNCC Awards Banquet. This year, the banquet will return to Lakeview Resort in Morgantown, W.Va. but in a new, larger facility. The top 10 ATV racers in each class will be honored on Friday, December 5 and the top 10 bike racers in each class will be awarded Saturday, December 6. The top 5 riders in each class get contingency awards.

The banquet will feature an array of Specialty Awards as well, including Rider of the Year, the Rough and Ready Pit Crew Award and the "Bad Ass" Award. Attendees are asked to nominate Rough and Ready Pit Crew and Bad Ass Award contenders by attaching a letter to their banquet form. The best letters will be read at the banquet.

The cost of the banquet is $33 for adults, $20 for children ages six to 10 and under five get in free. The celebrations will begin at 5:30 p.m. each day for Happy Hour and seating, and dinner will commence at 6:00 p.m. Advance registrations are required. For the Registration Form, Click Here.

About GNCC Racing
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1973, 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 www.gnccracing.com.