GNCC Racing Announces 2026 Season Schedule
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Progressive Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC Racing), under the banner of the AMA National Championship and produced by Racer Productions, has finalized its 2026 schedule. The series will consist of 13 rounds, including notable new events at Talladega, The Dukes in Kentucky, and Watkins Glen.
The season kicks off with the Big Buck GNCC in Union, South Carolina, on February 14-15. Following this, the series will hold its second round, the Wild Boar GNCC, in Palatka, Florida, on February 28-March 1, coinciding with Daytona Beach’s “Bike Week.”
GNCC will return to Talladega Superspeedway for its third round on March 7-8, 2026. This partnership continues to enhance the iconic venue’s motorsport legacy. The Camp Coker Bullet GNCC in Society Hill, South Carolina, is scheduled for March 28-29.
A highlight of the 2026 season is The Dukes GNCC, which marks the series’ return to Kentucky for the first time since 2013. This event will take place at Mine Made Adventure Park in Hazard, Kentucky, on April 18-19, featuring diverse terrain ideal for challenging racing.
Round six at the Old Gray GNCC in Monterey, Tennessee, is slated for May 2-3, kicking off the Specialized Turbo eMTB GNCC National Championship on May 1.
GNCC Trail Boss Jeff Russell stated, “The 2026 season is shaping up to be a stellar year for GNCC racers with two brand new events on the calendar.” He emphasized the unique challenges presented by the Kentucky venue and expressed excitement for the new Watkins Glen GNCC.
The series will resume on May 16-17 at Powerline Park in St. Clairsville, Ohio, followed by the inaugural Watkins Glen International GNCC on June 6-7, further marking the series’ expansion into New York.
Dawn Burlew, President of Watkins Glen International, commented, “It’s an honor to partner with the GNCC Series…We’re ready to host a new fan base and know they will enjoy world-class hospitality next summer at The Glen.”
The complete 2026 schedule underscores a commitment to expanding GNCC’s reach while maintaining its reputation for thrilling off-road competition. The series will span ten states, blending established favorites with exciting new venues.
