Thu Nov 22 2007 12:00:00

Boston, MA (November 22, 2007) – Go211.com, the premier action sports social networking and online video share site, is proud to announce that in conjunction with the American Bicycle Association, it will be webcasting live coverage of the ABA Grand Nationals on Friday, starting November 23 at www.go211.com/u/abagrands.  This Pro Series premier event runs through Sunday, November 25 at the Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

The ABA Grands coverage on Go211.com kicks off on Friday evening with a one-hour talk show followed by the PRO Spectacular/NAG 5 Challenge, which pits the best of the best against each other in a special racing format.   For all of the top Pro’s, this will be the last chance for them to move up in the ABA PRO standings, which will add an exciting twist in the chase for the ABA PRO title.  Coverage of the ABA Grands continues on Saturday with the opening ceremonies, followed by Rounds 1 & 2.  Sunday’s live webcast features Round 3, Quarters, Semis and Main.  Full coverage, including interviews, races and behind-the-scenes footage, will be posted on-demand at Go211.com beginning the week following the event. 

“We’re excited to be bringing the live webcast of the ABA Grand Nationals to the BMX and Go211 communities.” said Sean M. Aruda, CEO of Go211.com.  “The ABA Grands is a natural fit to Go211.com’s growing affiliation with BMX and we’re pleased to be offering ground-breaking coverage of this premier event.”

"We are extremely pleased to have GO211.com back to present the exclusive webcast coverage of the ABA Grand Nationals," stated Clayton John, President of the ABA.  "The Disney Cup coverage by GO211 was a great success for us, and GO211 will ensure that BMX fans across the world have the chance to enjoy the 'Greatest Race on Earth'".

Go211.com Broadcast Schedule
Friday, 11/23 (all times CST)
6:45am   ROC coverage begins
5:45pm   Pre Race Show
6:45pm   Pro Spectacular/NAG 5 Challenge begins

Saturday, 11/24 
8:15am   Grands Coverage starts - Opening ceremony, Rounds 1 and 2

Sunday, 11/25
7:45am   Grands Coverage continues - Round 3, Quarters, Semis, Mains

For more details, please visit www.go211.com or www.ababmx.com.

About Go211.com
Go211.com is the leading community and video site for lifestyle sports created by and for action sports athletes and enthusiasts.  It’s the place to hang with the Pros and friends to get behind-the-scenes video, blogs, photos and podcasts from featured contributors along with other action sports fans.  Go211.com offers a broad range of exclusive content submitted directly from the athletes.  The current Go211 Pro Team roster includes Danny Kass, Jeremy Jones, Christian Hosoi, CJ & Damien Hobgood, Donny Robinson, Hannah Teter, Joey Bradford, Ross Powers, Holly Beck, Alise Post, Clay Marzo, Mary Osborne, Danny Caluag, Mike Losness, Seth Wescott, Yvan Lapraz and Kelly Clark, among others.
 
About The American Bicycle Association
ABA (American Bicycle Association), formed in 1977 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, is “The Sanctioning Body of BMX”©.  The ABA organizes BMX racing for boys, girls and adults, nationwide and Canada.  With 60,000 active members, 274 racing facilities and a 27 event-national race schedule; ABA is the largest promoter of action sports. For additional press information about ABA, the sport of BMX, ABA events or Professional racers, call bonspeedMedia: (714) 666-1999.

Media Contact

Christopher Cleary – (203) 594-9667, Action Sports Inc.