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GO211 to webcast Live Coverage of NBL Pro Events

June 11, 2008 by BMXNEWS.COM Editors 

thumb_go211nblplayer.jpg Hilliard, Ohio (June 9, 2008) – The National Bicycle League (NBL) and Go211.com, the premier action sports social networking and online video share site, are pleased to announce a three-year partnership in which Go211 will become the official webcast partner of the NBL National BMX Racing Series and webcast all NBL Pro Nationals over the next three years.

With nearly four million unique visitors every month, Go211.com provides a unique, interactive viewing experience for all premier NBL National events, which take place at world-famous tracks like South Park , Louisville, Nashville, Okeeheelee, Estrella Mtn. and Prunedale . In addition to showcasing live action from the competitions and commentary from top pro riders, Go211.com webcasts will feature live scoring, live standings, rider bios and live chat where viewers can submit comments and questions to on-air web announcers and their guests.

“After the tremendous success of the NBL Christmas Classic and Gator National webcasts, we are so stoked to formally partner with Go211 on our online event coverage,” says Kevin O’Brien, Marketing Director at NBL. “Go211 has built strong connections with top BMX racers Donny Robinson, Arielle Martin, Joey Bradford, Danny Caluag and Alise Post, which is a big reason why their event coverage is authentic and backed by so many people in the industry.”

Sean Aruda, CEO of Go211 had this to say, "We are thrilled to offer live coverage of NBL’s prestigious National Pro events to millions of viewers worldwide. The NBL Pro Nationals are held on the best tracks in the USA and we are very committed to providing the best action footage and behind-the-scenes coverage possible while giving viewers the chance to interact with riders and commentators during the shows.”

Tune in to Go211.com for in-depth coverage of the upcoming Golden State National (June 21-22/Prunedale, CA), Stars n’ Stripes National (June 28-29/South Park, PA), and Music City National (July 19-20/Nashville, TN) and then witness the year’s most important race (besides the Olympics of course!) – The NBL Grand National of BMX webcast from E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park, Louisville, KY, from August 29-31, 2008. For more information, please visit www.nbl.org and www.go211.com .

go211nblplayer.jpg 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, webcasts 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 Hobgood, Donny Robinson, Hannah Teter, Danny Davis, Andy Finch, Joey Bradford, Ross Powers, Holly Beck, Alise Post, Clay Marzo, Mary Osborne, Danny Caluag, Mike Losness, Seth Wescott, and Kelly Clark, among others.

Media Contacts:

Go211.com
Christopher Cleary – (203) 594-9667, Action Sports Inc.

National Bicycle League
Kevin O’Brien – (614) 777-1625

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