Long time Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series supporter Yamaha is returning with a substantial GNCC Contingency Program for 2009. Yamaha will serve up $452,725 in awards for bike racers, including a $2,000 prize for the winner of the XC1 Pro class.

"Yamaha is proud to continue our long standing support of the GNCC series," said Donnie Luce, ATV / Off Road Coordinator of Yamaha Racing Division. "This support began way back when it was the 100 miler series and has continued to evolve with the series benefiting Yamaha motorcycle riders from the Youth Classes, all the way to the Front Row of the XC1 class."

The Yamaha program offers contingency from GNCC Youth classes all the way up to the pro ranks on bikes. For more information, scroll through all of the 2009 GNCC contingency postings at www.gnccracing.com/pages/2009-gncc-contingency-programs

The 2009 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series begins with The Parts Unlimited River Ranch in River Ranch, FL on February 28- March 3.