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Top GNCC Racers Headed To Japan R acer Productions, producer of the Progressive Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC Racing) is sending one of the largest rosters of GNCC racers to compete in the AAGP season finale on Sunday, November 10, at the X-JAM Taka - fuji Ski Resort in Yamanochi Japan. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the AAGP, which began as a standalone event prior to the creation of the Japan National Cross Country (JNCC) Series, much like the Blackwater 100 marked GNCC's beginnings. To help celebrate the AAGP event's anniversary, three top U.S. GNCC competi - tors will participate, including XC1 Open Pro racers Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki's Steward Baylor and Phoenix Racing Honda's Mike Witkows - ki, as well as 250 A class champion-turned XC2 250 Pro racer Babbitt's Online/Monster Energy/ Kawasaki's Nick DeFeo. GNCC Racing staff—Race Operations Manager Jared Bolton and Trail Captain Colby Stiles—will escort the GNCC riders to Japan. Both Bolton and Stiles will take part in the FUN-GP morning ama - teur race aboard a KTM 250 EXC and a Husqvarna FC 350. CN WIND IN THE P56 Steward Baylor is among three U.S. GNCC racers who will compete in the final round of the Japan National Cross-Country Series. Cooper Webb Joins Fly Racing C ooper Webb has joined Fly Racing in a new multi-year partnership, which will see the five-time champion wearing Fly Racing gear and helmets throughout the 2025 racing season and beyond. Webb previ - ously wore Thor gear. "I'm pumped to be joining the Fly Racing family," said Webb. "Together, we share many of the same values. The passion that both Fly and WPS bring to motocross, supercross, and the entire powersports industry is something I've admired through - out my career. Right away, I was blown away by the fit, perfor- mance, and quality of the gear. Every day, I strive to be a better version of myself on and off the racetrack and it's satisfying to have a group of people behind me who are just as com - mitted." "Cooper Webb is known for his tenacity and desire to win at any cost," said Anthony Armsby, Senior Director of Marketing for WPS. "His championship mindset and no-compro - mise attitude align perfect- ly with Fly Racing's future." Webb is set to debut with Fly Racing at the Paris Supercross this month, immediately fol - lowed by an appearance Down Under at the Aus X Open in Melbourne, Australia. CN Cooper Webb has made the switch from Thor to Fly Racing gear.