Aaron Plessinger Race Scholarship Offered to GNCC Competitors

$1000 to be Presented to Recipient

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (October 19, 2016) - Thousands of amateur and youth off-road racers converge on thirteen different race courses each year, all with hopes of excelling in one of the toughest and most physically demanding sports. To help assist these racers and give back to the series that started his professional career, Aaron Plessinger and GNCC Racing are pleased to announce the Aaron Plessinger Race Scholarship.

Aaron Plessinger first came onto the racing scene in 2004 in both the AMSOIL GNCC series and the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship. After testing out off-road racing at his hometown rounds, Plessinger decided to fully devote himself to the 13-round series where he won four championships ranking from 65cc divisions to the Super Mini class. Plessinger then shifted his focus to motocross where he equally excelled and clinched two Loretta Lynn AMA Amateur National Championships while participating part-time in the GNCC series. Plessinger made his professional debut in 2015. In 2017, Plessinger will be contesting for the 250cc Supercross East and Motocross titles aboard his Yamalube Star Racing Yamaha-backed machine.

The Aaron Plessinger Scholarship puts the spotlight on dirt bike riders that excel in the classroom and on the racetrack. Composed of two options for both motorcycle off-road and motocross competitors, Aaron Plessinger will be donating a total of $2,000, with $1,000 going to each division.

Racer Productions encourages all riders to participate in this unique opportunity. To qualify participants must submit an essay detailing "What racing means to me." In addition to the essay, a race resume and an academic report or record must be sent in as well.

Applications will be accepted now through Friday, November 11 at 5:00 p.m. EST via email at media@gnccracing.com. The review process will be spearheaded by the GNCC Fund Board of Directors including Chuck Lemaster, Tim Anderson and Traci Pickens.

The off-road recipient will be announced Saturday, November 26, at the season ending GNCC banquet to be held at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown, West Virginia.

The 2016 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series continues in Crawfordsville, Indiana on October 29 and 30 with this season finale AMSOIL Ironman GNCC.

For more information on the GNCC series or the Aaron Plessinger Scholarship, visit the official website at www.gnccracing.com or call (304) 284-0084. Also follow the official GNCC social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content and to catch the latest news.

About GNCC Racing

The AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Maxxis 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, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. GNCC Racing is televised weekly on NBC Sports and RacerTV.com. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.