Amateur National Arenacross Championship This Weekend

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AURORA, Ill. (May 6, 2010) – Since the 2010 AMA Arenacross Series wrapped up over one month ago, hundreds of the world’s fastest amateur arenacross competitors have been anxiously awaiting and training for their opportunity to compete for a national championship at the Amateur National Arenacross Championship (ANAC). This weekend, the ANAC will commence with its inaugural event from Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium, sharing the spotlight with the season finale of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship.

Qualifications for the 2010 ANAC took place throughout the AMA Arenacross Series season from January through March across five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. The highly competitive and highly popular amateur days produced stellar racing and has culminated with one of the most talented fields in the history of the ANAC.

On Saturday and Sunday, 23 classes will line up on the gate in an all out battle for a coveted national championship. The action kicks-off on Saturday afternoon, before the night show of the Monster Energy Supercross finale as 20 of the nation’s fastest riders in the 65cc (7-11) and 85cc (9-15) will put on a show for the capacity crowd inside Sam Boyd Stadium in what is sure to be a memorable pair of main events.

The remaining 21 classes will take to the track on Sunday for an action-packed day of the best amateur arenacross racing in the country. Doors open at 8 a.m. PST while the first gates drop at 10 a.m. PST. Tickets cost just $38 and are available at the Thomas and Mack Center Box Office, all UNLV ticket outlets, online at www.unlvtickets.com, or by phone at (702) 739-FANS. Day of show tickets can be purchased at the Sam Boyd Stadium Box Office.

Log onto www.arenacross.com for more information as well as a full lineup of competitors.

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AMA AX Notebook: Dayton

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AURORA, Ill. – As the penultimate round of the 2010 AMA Arenacross Series looms just a couple days away from Dayton, Ohio’s Nutter Center, the world’s best arenacross competitors prepare for the 11th round of bar-banging action before one of the most devoted crowds in the U.S.

The 2010 season has been a true test of resiliency as all 12 rounds of the season are being run consecutively without a single weekend off. While some riders have succumbed to the challenge of such an action-packed season and the intense nature of arenacross competition, one team has stood above the rest, putting together what is likely the most dominating season in the history of the AMA Arenacross Series.

Babbitt’s Monster Energy/TiLUBE Kawasaki, featuring Tyler Bowers, Josh Demuth and Chad Johnson have put together a remarkable season both as a team and individually. Bowers is the AMA Arenacross class points leader, boasting a series-leading nine victories. Demuth follows him from the runner-up spot in the standings, showcasing five wins of his own. Johnson rounds out the top three in the championship, holding a single win to his credit in 2010. As a team, at least one member of the Babbitt’s team has captured a spot on the podium in every race this season and a Babbitt’s rider has stood atop the podium at all but one race, giving them a winning percentage of 93% with two rounds and three races remaining. It is often said that consistency wins championships and they have proved that better than ever in 2010, effectively solidifying the top three positions in the championship with a 44-point advantage over fourth place.

Luck plays a significant factor throughout the course of an AMA Arenacross Series season where bad luck appears to find every rider in the field at some point. While the Babbitt’s squad has managed to stay relatively unscathed, the 2010 season will come to an unfortunate close for Bowers as an injury suffered in training has sidelined him for the rest of the year. Control of the championship now sits in the hands of Demuth, 19 points behind Bowers. Despite the inopportune injury to him, Bowers has still established an incredible points margin and will finish no worse than third in the championship, further strengthening just how dominant the Babbitt’s team has been this season.

While a bit of a let-down will loom over the final three races of the season thanks to Bowers’ absence, the Babbitt’s AMA Arenacross class team has risen to the occasion each and every week and the success the program has achieved doesn’t stop at the premier class. The Babbitt’s-backed GPF Kawasaki team in the AMA Arenacross Lites class has also set the standard throughout the season. While the challenge presented to the pair of GPF riders A.J. Catanzaro and Daniel Aulsaybrook throughout 2010 has been stronger, two of the youngest riders on the circuit, each of whom are racing the entire season for the first time, have answered the call and each sits in position to claim the respective AMA Arenacross Lites Regional Championships.

The AMA Arenacross Lites Eastern Regional Championship concludes on Saturday night and fresh off his first career victory last weekend, Aulsaybrook sits just four points out of the lead. With the amount of momentum he garnered from his latest outing, it would be hard to doubt his ability and determination to overcome that deficit.

In the AMA Arenacross Lites Western Regional Championship, Catanzaro has four overall wins to his credit in 2010 and leads the standings by 20 points with just one round and two races to go next weekend from Denver. Over the last few weeks, Catanzaro has been the hottest rider in the series and at just 16 years of age, the rookie is amassing one of the most impressive inaugural seasons ever.

With at least one member from the Babbitt’s Monster Energy/TiLUBE Kawasaki team guaranteed to win the premier class championship and a great opportunity for each GPF/Babbitt’s Kawasaki rider to take home the Lites Regional titles, Babbitt’s-backed Kawasaki’s are in prime position to make 2010 a clean sweep of arenacross prestige, a feat that has never been accomplished.

This weekend, the intimate and exciting action of the AMA Arenacross Series will be showcased at the Ervin J. Nutter Center on the campus of Wright State University. Serving as southwest Ohio’s premier sports and entertainment complex, the Nutter Center is home to NCAA Division I Wright State Raiders athletics and the ECHL’s Dayton Bombers hockey team.

Opened in 1990 and named for famous Ohioan Ervin J. Nutter, the main arena of the center seats a maximum of 12,000, but the facility also houses four basketball courts, a recreation running track, a fitness center, classrooms, and 60,000 square feet of exhibit space.

The action commences for the Dayton Arenacross Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Amateur Day concludes an exciting weekend of action on Sunday, beginning at 10 a.m.

Advance tickets are available for this weekend’s race at the Nutter Center Box Office, Ticketmaster charge by phone and ticketmaster.com. Tickets cost $2 more the day of the race.

Tickets are available online at www.arenacross.com and www.ticketmaster.com. For more information on the AMA Arenacross Series log on to www.arenacross.com.

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AMA Arenbacross Heads to Fresno

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AURORA, Ill. – The 2010 AMA Arenacross Series heads west this weekend for the first of two rounds on the West Coast. Fresno’s Save Mart Center plays host to the eighth round of the season while the AMA Arenacross class championship battle continues to tighten up between Babbitt’s Monster Energy/Ti Lube Kawasaki teammates Tyler Bowers and Josh Demuth.

Last weekend in San Antonio, Demuth grabbed his third victory of the season, chasing down Bowers in the closing stages of the race and making the winning pass to close to within 12 points of the lead in the standings. Bowers, who has six victories so far in 2010, looks to reclaim his early-season control on the class and end his longest drought between wins this season.

Lurking in third place is fellow Babbitt’s Kawasaki rider Chad Johnson. The 2008 AMA Arenacross class champion grabbed the third and final spot on the podium at the Alamo dome, giving the squad its third sweep this year. With the move to the left coast, the world’s best arenacross riders will be presented with a unique test of dryer, slicker and more hard-packed soil, adding another element to the challenges presented from the intimate, technical confines of the discipline.

The on-track competition this season has been some of the most memorable in AMA Arenacross Series history. Even with twice as many wins as the rest of his peers, Bowers has had to work hard each and every weekend to sit in such an enviable spot. The battles have been fierce and the talent is deeper than ever, making Bowers’ success that much more impressive.

While the premier class continues to excite the thousands of fans in attendance and veteran front-runners like reigning champion Jeff Gibson and Nathan Skaggs look to break into the win column for the first time this season, the AMA Arenacross Lites Western Regional Championship prepares for its fourth round of seven. Reynard Mods Kawasaki’s Cory Green seized control of the title fight last weekend, breaking a tie atop the standings with GPF Babbit’s Kawasaki’s A.J. Catanzaro. The gap sits at a miniscule two points and each rider has been at the top of his game each weekend. With a full one-race advantage over third place competitor Jim Neese, the fight for the Western Regional crown will come down to this pair of young up-and-comers.

Saturday night’s race will serve as the final round of competition before the 2010 AMA Arenacross Series enters its final month of competition in March.

Tickets for the Fresno Arenacross are available at the Save Mart Center box office, Ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com and arenacross.com. Action begins Saturday night with opening ceremonies at 7:00 p.m. PST.

AMA Arenacross Class Results (San Antonio, Texas)

1. Josh Demuth, North Richland Hills, Texas, Kawasaki
2. Tyler Bowers, Danville, Ky., Kawasaki
3. Chad Johnson, Rhinelander, Wis., Kawasaki
4. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Honda
5. Kevin Johnson, Spring, Texas, Kawasaki
6. Zach Ames, Prospect, Ohio, Honda
7. Dave Ginolfi, Lake Hopatlong, N.J., Suzuki
8. Gray Davenport, Lehi, Utah, Kawasaki
9. Nathan Skaggs, Chillicothe, Ohio, Honda
10. Willy Browning, Pleasantville, Ohio, Honda

AMA Arenacross Lites Class Results (San Antonio, Texas)

1. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Honda
2. Cory Green, Nowata, Okla., Kawasaki
3. A.J. Catanzaro, Middlefield, Conn., Kawasaki
4. Parker Eckman, Tustin, Calif., Honda
5. Jim Neese, Julian, N.C., Yamaha
6. Patrick Massie, Washington Court, Ohio, Honda
7. Travis Smith, Lancaster, Calif., Yamaha
8. Ryan Eppers, Stephenville, Texas, Kawasaki
9. Tyler Bright, Lexington, N.C., Yamaha
10. Brandon Jones, Denair, Calif., Kawasaki

AMA Arenacross Class Points (After Race 11 of 19)

1. Tyler Bowers, Danville, Ky., Kawasaki – 231
2. Josh Demuth, North Richland Hills, Texas, Kawasaki – 219     
3. Chad Johnson, Rhinelander, Wis., Kawasaki – 213
4. Nathan Skaggs, Chillicothe, Ohio, Honda – 173
5. Jeff Gibson, Thornville, Ohio, Honda – 168
6. Zach Ames, Prospect, Ohio, Honda – 165
7. Kevin Johnson, Spring, Texas, Kawasaki – 138
8. Dave Ginolfi, Lake Hopatlong, N.J., Suzuki –127
9. Gray Davenport, Lehi, Utah, Kawasaki – 123
10. Brock Sellards, Sherodsville, Ohio, Honda – 119

AMA Arenacross Lites Class Western Regional Points (After Race 3 of 10)

1. Cory Green, Nowata, Okla., Kawasaki – 64
2. A.J. Catanzaro, Middlefield, Conn., Kawasaki – 62
3. Jim Neese, Clinton, N.C., Yamaha – 37
4. Parker Eckman, Tustin, Calif., Honda – 34
5. Ricky Draper, Bellevue, Neb., Honda – 26
6. Tanner Moore, Auburn, Kan., KTM – 25
7. Travis Merrill, Quincy, Ill., KTM – 23
8. Ryan Eppers, Stephenville, Texas, Kawasaki – 20
9. Brandon Jones, Denair, Calif., Kawasaki – 20
10. Justin Berry, Edmond, Okla., Kawasaki – 18

For more information on the 2010 AMA Arenacross Series and for media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig at dhartwig@feldinc.com or by phone at 630-566-6305.

Tickets are available for the 2010 AMA Arenacross Series online at www.Arenacross.com, www.ticketmaster.com, www.tickets.com. For more information on the AMA Arenacross Series log on to www.Arenacross.com.

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Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, SuperBull?, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz?, Gravity Slashers?, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

Arenacross Notebook: Youngstown Ohio

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AURORA, Ill. – Through five rounds and eight races of the 2010 AMA Arenacross Series season, Babbitt’s Monster Energy/Ti Lube Kawasaki’s Tyler Bowers has been the rider to beat in the premier AMA Arenacross class, posting six victories – including a five-race winning streak. This weekend, the series heads to Youngstown, Ohio and the Covelli Centre for the first time since 2008.

In recent years, Ohio has served as a hotbed for the sport of arenacross. In a state known as the birthplace of aviation pioneers, it is no wonder that so many high-flying riders in the AMA Arenacross Series hail from the Buckeye State. With hard winters and sparse riding opportunities during most of the year, dirt-bike riders in Ohio go indoors for competition and learn a heightened sense of bike control that translates into every discipline in motocross.

This season, five of the series’ top riders call Ohio home but many more possess Ohio roots. The Ohio army is led by reigning series champion Jeff Gibson, who hails from Thornville. A veteran motocross competitor for many years, Gibson joined the AMA Arenacross Series for the first time last season and he quickly acclimated himself to the intimate, technical competition, recalling the many indoor events he competed in when he was younger.

Another veteran rider who grew up in Ohio is Gibson’s Tuf Honda teammate Brock Sellards, from Sherrodsville. A perennial front-runner and championship candidate, Sellards is a name synonymous with the sport. His ability to make a late-season push is uncanny and now that the season is reaching its halfway point, eyes will be on Sellards as he prepares for his annual charge in the second half.

Another well-known face and past champion Josh Demuth may call Texas home these days, but his blood is in Ohio, born and raised in Dover. Demuth is one of the most successful riders in the history of the AMA Arenacross Series and a significant contributor to his success is that, like so many of his peers, he grew up competing indoors during the winter months, honing his craft on small, technical tracks.

Perhaps the biggest commonality between all three of these competitors is that each possessed the dream and the passion to become successful at the supercross level, competing for a number of years at the pinnacle of the sport but only achieving moderate success. Now, each rider is writing their own legacy in the discipline that kicked-off their careers, capturing numerous race wins and accolades along the way. For each rider, the AMA Arenacross Series has served as somewhat of a homecoming and each has found a place in the heart of the sport and a genuine appreciation for the high level of competition the series provides.

In addition to the veterans, the Ohio youth movement in the AMA Arenacross Series is led by the up-and-coming Spinechillers/Storm Lake Honda trio of Nathan Skaggs, of Chillicothe, Willy Browning, of Pleasantville, and Zach Ames, of Prospect. Each rider is a representative of not only the youth movement within Ohio, but the surge in the AMA Arenacross Series as well. Each rider holds the potential to be future stars in the sport with both Skaggs and Browning achieving early success while Ames is on the verge of breaking through into a consistent challenger.

The Covelli Centre is the state-of-the-art home of the USHL’s Youngstown Phantom’s and is a short drive from Pittsburgh. The arena opened in 2005 and has played host to several entertainment acts since, including the AMA Arenacross Series back in 2008.

The arena has an occupancy of 5,700 and is seen as the center point of the rejuvenation of the Youngstown area.

The first gates drop on the Youngstown Arenacross Friday, February 12 beginning at 7:30 p.m. followed by another night of action on Saturday the 13th at 7:30 p.m. The action concludes with Amateur Day on Sunday, beginning at 10 a.m.

Advance tickets are available for this weekend’s Youngstown Arenacross at the Covelli Centre Box Office, Ticketmaster charge by phone and ticketmaster.com. Tickets cost $2 more the day of the race.

Fans in attendance also can take part in the Track Party on Saturday from 5:00-6:00 p.m. for the chance to meet the riders and get autographs. Simply recycle any MONSTER ENERGY can at the gate entrance for FREE admission. Must have valid Saturday event ticket to enter.

Tickets for all rounds of the 2010 season can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com and www.arenacross.com.

For more information on the AMA Arenacross Series log on to www.arenacross.com.

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Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, SuperBull?, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz?, Gravity Slashers?, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

Lucas OIls Joins Arenacross Series

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AURORA, Ill. – As a world leader in problem solving additives and hi-performance lubricants, Lucas Oil is no stranger to the world of motorsports. As a premier sponsor in a wide range of different racing properties from stock cars to drag boats as well as various motorsports teams, Lucas Oil continues to broaden its exposure and support the industry by lending its well-respected name to the AMA Arenacross Series.

Since the prequel race in Des Moines in November 2009, Lucas Oil has been the “Official Oil of the AMA Arenacross Series.” Already a title sponsor of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, as well as an integral supporter of the AMA Endurocross Series, Lucas is a prominent fixture in the dirt-bike racing world. By coming on board to the AMA Arenacross Series, Lucas Oil further strengthens the series’ reputation as the nation’s premier indoor dirt-bike racing series.

“Feld Motor Sports produces high caliber, arena-based events and the brand marketing power reaches millions of fans every year,” said Lucas Oil Executive Vice President & General Counsel Bob Patison. “By partnering up with Feld Motor Sports as the ‘Official Oil of AMA Arenacross’ this new opportunity positions Lucas Oil to capitalize on our existing industry influence and solidify our presence as the leading high performance lubricant. The racers and mechanics know about the benefits of using Lucas Oil Products, now the fans will know this too."

“We are thrilled to be working with Lucas Oil on the AMA Arenacross Series”, said Charlie Mancuso, President of Feld Motor Sports, “Lucas Oil is a premier brand in the world of motor sports and we look forward to working with them for many years to come.”

The AMA Arenacross Series is currently in the midst of its 27th year of competition and for over two decades the series has provided hundreds of thousands of fans with some of the most memorable bar-banging action on the planet. Some of the industry’s most notable names like Travis Pastrana, Justin Brayton, Branden Jesseman, Damon Bradshaw, John Dowd, Robbie Reynard and Brock Sellards have raced in the AMA Arenacross Series throughout its history and thanks to Lucas Oil that illustrious history will continue for years to come.

Tickets for all rounds of the 2010 season can be purchased at www.arenacross.com and www.ticketmaster.com.

For more information on the AMA Arenacross Series log on to www.arenacross.com.
For more information on Lucas Oil Products log on to www.lucasoil.com

About Feld Motor Sports?
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, SuperBull?, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz?, Gravity Slashers?, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.
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FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS GOES NUCLEAR!

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FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS GOES NUCLEAR!

Unprecedented NUCLEAR COWBOYZ℠ Show Roars Into

IZOD Center February 26-27

Featuring New Jersey’s Own Ronnie Faisst!

AURORA, Ill. (January 20, 2010) – Feld Motor Sports℠ announced today that tickets for Nuclear Cowboyz℠, featuring the world’s top freestyle motocross riders in a never-before-seen action packed, record-breaking theatrical freestyle motocross production, are now on sale for the debut engagement at IZOD Center.  Performances are Friday, February 26 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 PM

The Nuclear Cowboyz tour has assembled the world’s greatest cast of freestyle motocross riders, including Adam Jones, Mike Mason, Nate Adams, Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, Ronnie Faisst, Todd Potter, Beau Bamburg, Jim McNeil, Dustin Miller, Matt Buyten, Brian Foster, Jimmie McGuire, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Taka Higashino and Derek Garland. These legends of freestyle motocross will synchronize awe-inspiring tricks while attempting to break world records in a heart pounding two-hour scripted performance.

Fans will be blown-away by this new freestyle motocross performance format which includes a special appearance by Derek Guetter presenting an extraordinary back-flipping quad, the exclusive Nuclear Cowgirlz™ dancers, the latest pyrotechnics and pulsating hard rock music, exotic acrobatic fire presentations, sky-high stilt walkers, astonishing fire-breathers and the famed “Grindergirl.”

IZOD CENTER:

Friday, February 26 at 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 PM

A wide range of ticket options are offered.  “Power Plant” tickets (which include full cast post-show meet & greet autograph session, official tour t-shirt and poster) are $150.00.  Additional prices are $75.00, $60.00, $45.00 and $25.00.  Facility fee and taxes may apply.

Tickets are available at the IZOD Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations or by phone at 800-745-3000.  To learn more about this sensational new production, log onto NuclearCowboyz.com.

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Interviews and media opportunities, as well as photos and b-roll, are available upon request.

About Feld Motor Sports℠

Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy^® Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Freestyle Motocross, Nuclear Cowboyz℠ and IHRA^® Nitro Jam^®.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.

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Jagermeister Sponsors The 2010 Monster Energy AMA Supercross

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(New Rochelle, NY) - Jagermeister, the brand known for consumer level innovative marketing programs and promotions, will once again be recognized as the official and exclusive spirit sponsor world's premiere stadium off-road motorcycle circuit: the 2010 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship. Jagermeister is the first distilled spirit to sponsor AMA Supercross.

Monster Energy® Supercross fans will experience "Jager World" through the brand's various initiatives on the 17-stop racing circuit. In addition to sponsoring the 2010 supercross season, Jagermeister will sponsor the Freestyle Motocross Jump Team to perform at supercross races, which includes top riders from around the world, including - Mike Metzger and "Cowboy" Kenny Bartram.   The state-of-the-art Jagermeister Mobile Stage will be setup in the pit area of the stadiums* and will feature live music and DJs throughout the day. Jagermeister also plans to host riders and VIPs 21 years of age or older in the Jagermeister Dome, complete with the world renowned Jagerettes and various interactive games. At select Monster Energy® Supercross races throughout the 2010 season, Jagermeister will be conducting a text to win sweepstakes. Prizes include a brand new KTM/Jagermeister motorcycle and Jagermeister Tap Machines.

"Monster Energy Supercross has proven to be a great platform for Jagermeister and we look forward to increasing our presence in the 2010 season," stated Bill Henderson, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Advertising. "We are excited to continue building momentum in the supercross arena with the best in the industry, Feld Motor Sports(sm) and top FMX riders Metzger and Bartram."

"We are looking forward to another successful season with the Jagermeister supercross partnership," said Todd Jendro, Senior Director of Operations, Feld Motor Sports(sm).  "Their global brand awareness and on-site activation will continue to enhance the overall supercross experience."

"I am looking forward to getting back to my roots of supercross again," says Bartram. "Even though I am not racing in the race, I feel like I am a big part of Supercross again with the Jagermeister FMX team." Mike Metzger adds, "I'm excited to be at the Supercross and Outdoor Nationals and ride with Cowboy Kenny Bartram and the MOB Syndicate riders Rob Distler & Thomas Alves."

Activation of the Jagermeister supercross sponsorship begins with the season opener at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California on January 9, 2010 and will take place in 15 markets throughout the country. The 2010 Monster Energy® Supercross schedule is located on Jagermeister's newly redesigned website, www.jager.com.

Know your limits.  Always Drink Responsibly.

*The Jagermeister Mobile Stage will be present in the following cities: Anaheim, Phoenix, San Francisco, San Diego, Dallas, Jacksonville, Houston, St. Louis, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.

About Jagermeister
Jagermeister, which translates to "master hunter", is the #1 selling imported liqueur in the United States and one of the top shot brands in the world. The liqueur is based on a secret recipe of 56 herbs, blooms, roots and fruits from around the world.  Jagermeister, with the distinctive square bottle, was first developed in 1934 in Germany and the brand quickly gained global fame through its innovative marketing, unique taste profile and its association with good times. Jagermeister Liqueur is 35% Alc./Vol. and imported exclusively by Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc., New Rochelle, NY www.jager.com. Jagermeister is available in the following sizes in the United States: 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 375ml, 750ml, 1L, 1.75L. DRINK RESPONSIBLY

About Feld Motor Sports(sm)
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy® Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Freestyle Motocross, Nuclear Cowboyz(sm) and IHRA® Nitro Jam®.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world's largest producer of live family entertainment. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.

Kenda Tire Becomes Official Tire of the AMA Arenacross Series

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AURORA, Ill. (December 15, 2009) - As the opening round of the 2010 AMA Arenacross Series draws near, Feld Motor Sports(sm) announced that Kenda Tire, the company that has the consumer covered from automotives to wheel barrows, will serve as the Official Tire of the AMA Arenacross Series.

A long-time supporter of the sport, Kenda Tire is increasing its commitment to the world's most intimate form of dirt-bike racing as a major series sponsor for the 12-race 2010 season. Since 1962, Kenda has made high-quality tires for nearly every application imaginable.

"We're very excited about partnering with the AMA Arenacross Series for 2010," said Gus Niewenhous, sales and marketing manager for Kenda Tire. "When researching all of our potential partnerships, no one else offered such a unique blend of exposure to both the fans and the racers. It's really the best of both worlds for us when it comes to elevating our brand awareness. We're looking forward to a great year."

With the tight confines and technical layout of the AMA Arenacross Series tracks, Kenda Tire introduces the "Triple" motocross tire. It is specifically designed and developed for arenacross conditions and will surely be showcased by many of the competitors throughout the season.

"Feld Motor Sports and the AMA Arenacross Series couldn't be happier to have Kenda Tire on board for 2010," said series director Jayme Dalsing. "Their commitment to the sport is second to none and in the face of a tough economy, they believe in our series, our riders and the product we put out on the track each and every week."

The 2010 AMA Arenacross Series season kicks-off January 8-10 from Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., with two nights of edge-of-your-seat pro action on Friday and Saturday and Amateur Day on Sunday.

A limited number of Gold Circle seating is available at just $25. Regular adult admission is $20 while kid's seats are just $10 (excluding Gold Circle.) Tickets are available at Van Andel Arena Box office, all Ticketmaster outlets and by phone at 616-456-3333. $5 discounts are available at Babbitt's Sports Center.

Tickets are available online at www.arenacross.com and www.ticketmaster.com. For more information on the AMA Arenacross Series log on to www.arenacross.com.

About Feld Motor Sports(sm)
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy®Supercross , AMA Arenacross SSeries, Freestyle Motocross, Nuclear Cowboyz(sm) and IHRA® Nitro Jam®.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world's largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.