World's Fastest Motocross Riders Showcased All Summer Long Exclusively on SPEED and NBC Sports

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World's Fastest Motocross Riders Showcased All Summer Long
Exclusively on SPEED^TM and NBC Sports
Schedule Highlighted by Multiple Live Broadcasts

MORGANTOWN, W.V. (April 29, 2010) - After introducing the most innovative domestic television package in motocross history last season, MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, return with exclusive coverage from SPEED and NBC Sports for the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. All 12 rounds from the world's most renowned motocross circuits will be broadcast directly into millions of homes throughout the U.S.
For the second year in a row, NBC Sports will showcase the only motocross action on live broadcast network television for three rounds: the Rockstar Energy High Point National on June 12, the Rockstar Energy RedBud National on July 3, and the Rockstar Energy Unadilla National on August 14. High Point, RedBud and Unadilla are three of the best known circuits in the motocross world.
"The introduction of live races on SPEED and NBC was one of the most significant moments in American motocross history," said MX Sports Vice President Davey Coombs. "We are extremely excited for their return in 2010 and we can't wait to continue the tremendous growth the sport has achieved in recent years by being brought into millions of additional homes."
In addition to the trio of live events on NBC broadcast network television, SPEED will serve as the exclusive cable home of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, featuring a pair of live events with the Washougal Motocross National on July 24, as well as the championship finale on September 11. All seven remaining rounds of the series can be seen on SPEED via same-day coverage, with exception of the season-opening Rockstar Energy Hangtown Classic, which will air next-day on Sunday, May 23, as a result of SPEED's previous commitment to NASCAR's All-Star Weekend programming.
The highly-talented 250 Class will also have an exclusive home on SPEED, with seven rounds shown via same day, back-to-back coverage with the 450 Class. The remaining five rounds can be seen on the Sunday following each national.
2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Domestic Television Schedule

450 Class
Rockstar Energy Hangtown Classic	SPEED	May 23	6 p.m. EST
Freestone Motocross National	SPEED	June 5	9 p.m. EST
Rockstar Energy High Point National	NBC Sports	June 12	3:30 p.m. EST
Budds Creek Motocross National	SPEED	June 19	9 p.m. EST
Thunder Valley Motocross National	SPEED	June 26	11 p.m. EST
Rockstar Energy RedBud National	NBC Sports	July 3	3:30 p.m. EST
Rockstar Energy Spring Creek National	SPEED	July 17	9 p.m. EST
Washougal Motocross National	SPEED	July 24	7 p.m. EST
Rockstar Energy Unadilla National	NBC Sports	Aug. 14	3 p.m. EST
Rockstar Energy Southwick National	SPEED	Aug. 28	9 p.m. EST
Steel City Motocross National	SPEED	Sept. 4	9 p.m. EST
Season Finale	SPEED	Sept 11	7 p.m. EST
*BOLD indicates LIVE coverage
250 Class
Rockstar Energy Hangtown Classic	SPEED	May 23	5 p.m. EST
Freestone Motocross National	SPEED	June 5	Midnight EST
Rockstar Energy High Point National	SPEED	June 13	6 p.m. EST
Budds Creek Motocross National	SPEED	June 19	8 p.m. EST
Thunder Valley Motocross National	SPEED	June 27	Noon EST
Rockstar Energy RedBud National	SPEED	July 4	4 p.m. EST
Rockstar Energy Spring Creek National	SPEED	July 17	8 p.m. EST
Washougal Motocross National	SPEED	July 24	8 p.m. EST
Rockstar Energy Unadilla National	SPEED	Aug. 15	4 p.m. EST
Rockstar Energy Southwick National	SPEED	Aug. 28	10 p.m. EST
Steel City Motocross National	SPEED	Sept. 4	8 p.m. EST
Season Finale	SPEED	Sept. 11	8 p.m. EST

The gates will drop and the bikes will roar in the shadow of the California capital of Sacramento in just over three weeks with the 42^nd annual event from legendary Hangtown on Saturday, May 22.
For tickets, fan and racing information on the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log onto www.allisports.com.
For more information about the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, please contact media coordinator Brandon Short via email at brandon@mxsports.com or by telephone at (949) 365-5750.

MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious motocross series - the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.  An industry leader in off road powersport production and management, its mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the production of professional championship racing events nationwide.  Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing fields more than 60,000 action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of active fans, spectators and enthusiasts.  For more information, please visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.
Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports
Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, is a global business that encompasses national and international action sports tours and events, multimedia production, and a consumer facing lifestyle brand.  The Alliance includes: the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, China Invitational, Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, King of Wake series, and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour; Alli TV Productions, which creates original content, produces and presents content with partners, and distributes Alli content through a variety of channels. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a network of athletes, fans, brands and properties. Its mission is to facilitate the momentous growth of action sports, through competition and lifestyle, for a new generation of fans and athletes. The Alli properties are home to more than 550,000 spectators each year and broadcasts more than 150 hours of original content in 100 countries and 280 million homes worldwide. More information can be found at www.allisports.com.
AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines.  From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization operates and manages AMA Pro Road Racing, which includes AMA Pro American Superbike, AMA Pro Daytona SportBike, AMA Pro SuperSport and AMA Pro SunTrust Moto-GT.  AMA Pro Racing also manages and works closely with the day-to-day operational organizations of the AMA Pro Flat Track Championship and the AMA Pro Supermoto Championship Series in addition to other two-wheel and ATV series.  Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.
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Ricky Carmichael to be Sponsored by Monster Energy in 2010 and Beyond

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 MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Continuing to show support to a remarkable athlete that over the years has done more to elevate the Monster Energy brand in the world of action and motorsports than any other, the Monster “M” claw will grace the green and black No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado of Ricky Carmichael in the 2010 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Joining forces with Turner Motorsports, LLC, Carmichael will compete in the entire 25 race NCWTS.

In the history of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), no other rider has won as many championships (15) and races (150) as Carmichael, earning him the nickname the Greatest of All-Time (the GOAT). He was also a record five-time AMA “Rider of the Year.”

The 30-year-old Clearwater, Florida native competed in 16 NCWTS races last season for Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) scoring two top-10 finishes before moving over to Turner Motorsports for the final two Truck Series races of the year, where he drove the No. 31 Chevrolet. He also piloted a KHI entry in two ARCA Racing Series presented by REMAX and Menards races in 2009.

Carmichael will wheel the Monster Energy sponsored truck in all 25 NCWTS events. In addition he will steer a Monster Energy Chevrolet in nine ARCA races, beginning with the season opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

“Monster has been a sponsor of mine for five years,” said Carmichael. “So it’s really an honor for them to continue to expand their motorsports efforts with me. I learned so much as a driver working with Kevin (Harvick) last year. He encouraged me to make the jump to Turner Motorsports because of the number of races I was going to be able to compete in. I know seat time is the key for me becoming a successful driver. Last season was a great year for me, but I am really looking forward this season.”

“We’re quite pleased to be back in NASCAR and supporting Ricky in 2010,” said Nick Gagliardi, Monster Beverage COO. “Ricky has been instrumental in making Monster Energy the No. 1 energy drink in America, and as we help him to reach his goals in racing, he’s going to help us in the marketplace with an entirely new sales and marketing program we’ve structured around him.”

Mike Fritts, who served as Carmichael’s crew chief in his first stock car endeavor in 2007, will again assume the role as crew chief for the 2010 season. The No. 4 Monster Energy team is locked in for the first five races of the season based on last season’s championship points.

For more information on Turner Motorsports or Ricky Carmichael visit www.rickycarmichael.com and www.teamturnermotorsports.com.

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Muscle Milk Announces Sponsorship of The Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross Team

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BENICIA, Calif. - Muscle Milk, CytoSport’s leading Ready-to-Drink protein enhanced beverage, announced today the sponsorship of the Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross (JGRMX) team and its supercross and  motocross program.  JGRMX is owned by Coy Gibbs, son of Joe Gibbs, a three-time Super Bowl Champion as head coach and championship NASCAR team owner.

Team riders Josh Grant and newcomer Justin Brayton will compete as part of the “Muscle Milk Toyota Team.”  Sponsoring JGRMX marks Muscle Milk’s continuous support of motocross sports and their popularity among action sports and lifestyle enthusiasts.

“We are very excited about Muscle Milk’s partnership with JGRMX,” said Nikki Brown, CytoSport’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We look forward to a strong and competitive year.”

CytoSport is also the official nutritional supplement provider for the Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR program. As part of the Muscle Milk sponsorship, the Joe Gibbs Racing Complex in Huntersville, N.C., will feature a state-of-the-art CytoSport training facility for both the motocross and NASCAR team members.

 “It’s a pleasure to be working with a brand such as Muscle Milk. Our motocross riders as well as the pit crew teams at our NASCAR facility use their products on a daily basis to help them perform at the top of their game,” commented Coy Gibbs. 

Newcomer to the JGRMX team, Justin Brayton, has been a part of the Muscle Milk athlete program since 2008. The Muscle Milk Toyota team recently debuted in Genoa, Italy where Brayton and Josh Grant finished first and second, respectively.

GNCC Racing Congratulates Randy Hawkins on Induction into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

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GNCC Racing Congratulates Randy Hawkins on Induction into
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

Morgantown, W.Va. (November 16, 2009) - Racer Productions, producers of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series, is pleased to announce that off-road racing legend Randy Hawkins has been inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Hawkins, a long-time GNCC competitor who now owns and manages the Am-Pro FMF Yamaha team in the GNCC tour, is a seven-time AMA National Enduro Champion, 13-time International Six Days Enduro gold medalist and has won 73 AMA Nationals. He is a true ambassador of the sport.
"Randy helped raise the game for off-road racing both on and off the track," said GNCC Trail Boss Jeff Russell, who battled Hawkins for AMA Enduro Championships. "He was a fierce competitor, but he's also a great person and a real professional. His family was into car racing, and I think he brought that NASCAR mentality to bikes, which really helped the sport grow."
Hawkins started his racing career on go-karts and had early thoughts about car racing, but soon switched to motorcycles. Hawkins worked his way through the ranks until he won his first national in Texas in 1986. Hawkins signed his first factory deal in 1987 and won his first championship in 1988. From there, he launched his storied career in off-road racing.
Now, as owner and Team Manager of Am-Pro FMF Yamaha, Hawkins manages a team of championship-winning riders like Barry Hawk, Jason Raines and Thad DuVall and support riders Joe Scherer, Ryan Belue and Kyle Redman in a variety of off-road series.
"I'm honored and blessed with the career I've had racing motorcycles," Hawkins said.  "I never even knew anything about a Hall of Fame; I just rode motorcycles for fun on the farm. It took a little while to sink in because it's such a great honor. I couldn't have done it by myself; so many other people were involved through support and friendship to get here. It's a blessing and an honor I will cherish forever."
Hawkins is currently featured with other 2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers on the cover of the December issue of American Motorcyclist.
About GNCC Racing
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1979, the 13-round championship is produced exclusively by Racer Productions. Cross country racing is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The grueling three-hour GNCC races lead as many as 1,800 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles, competing for more than $3 million in prizes. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed.  For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.

Sherri Cruse to Ride Circle K inspired by at X Games 15

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Bakersfield, Calif., July 29, 2009 - Top Women's Professional Motocross Racer and X Games Silver Medalist Sherri Cruse will be racing a Circle K themed Suzuki RMZ 250 sponsored by RWR/Circle K/Thirstbuster at ESPN's X Games 15 in the Women's Super X competition.

20-year-old Cernic's/AXO rider Sherri Cruse will be competing in the Women's Super X event in X Games 15, the biggest and most prestigious action sports competition on the planet. She will be looking to trade in her 2008 Silver medal for Gold. Women's Super X will include ten of the top women motocross racers in the world competing for the gold medal and the largest ever women's racing prize purse.

The competition will take place on Friday, July 31st, and Saturday, August 1st at the Home Depot Center sports complex in Carson, California. Seeding will take place on Friday from 6:00 to 7:00pm, with the main event at 6:15 on Saturday. The main event will be carried live on ESPN Saturday, August 1st.

"I am excited to be representing Circle K/Thirstbuster at the X Games" said Cruse "The Circle K graphics look great and their added support will help me go for the Gold Medal".

"This is a great opportunity for RWR and Circle K", stated owner Rick Ware. "Sherri defines the type of competitor and professionalism that we encompass in our organization."

Mark Bell, Marketing Director for Circle K West Coast agrees. "The X Games is a great venue for Circle K and to have such a talented rider like Sherri join us and Rick Ware Racing is an honor, as nearly 3,000 stores in the US will be cheering her on."

As Cruse joins the Rick Ware Racing team, she is surrounded by Championship titles. RWR has won the past three AMA Arenacross titles, two WMA Motocross Championships and seven Bowman-Gray Modified Titles in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Series. Ware Racing and Circle K also compete in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the AMA Motocross with such notables as Jeff Gibson, Josh Demuth, Kerry and Jeffrey Earnhardt, Stanton Barrett, Tim Brown, Travis Kittleson, Daryl Harr and Tyler Bright.

Sherri is also sponsored by: Cernic's, AXO, Dunlop Tires, Von Zipper, Pro Circuit, Race Tech Suspension, Troy Lee Designs, Motion Pro, Zip Ty Racing, Throttle Jockey, Roxy, Excel America, KG Motorsports, ODI, Cycra Racing, Rekluse, Leatt Braces, and MMI.

For more information on Rick Ware Racing visit www.circlekracing.com and for Circle K visit www.circlek.com

Red Bull Uses GoPro Wearable Cameras to Shoot NASCAR Pit Stop in Times Square

Press Release from Go Pro Camera

Pescadero, Calif., (June 17, 2009) -- GoPro, the world’s leading manufacturer
of wearable and vehicle mountable digital cameras for sports, was the choice
camera for the filming of an instant viral video classic, Red Bull Racing’s
NASCAR Pit Stop in Times Square, New York on June 10.
The 47-second video shows Red Bull Racing’s daring first, full-blown NASCAR
pit stop in public in the middle of Times Square. The video can be seen on sites
across the Internet, including GoPro’s own website.
The Red Bull Racing NASCAR driven by Brian Vickers was outfitted with multiple
suction cup mounted GoPro Motorsports HERO Wide cameras. Additionally,
members of the eight-man pit crew were decked out with GoPro’s Helmet HERO
Wide cameras attached to their helmets and chests in order to capture
immersive, first-person views of the guerilla pit stop.
Red Bull Racing’s pit stop event was not the first time GoPro cameras have gone
big with Red Bull in New York City. In June 2008, GoPro’s Helmet HERO Wide
camera rode atop X Games BMX Gold Medalist, Kevin Robinson’s helmet as he
boosted a world record quarter pipe launch that sent him flying 54 feet above the
ground.
Just a month later, GoPro flew again with Red Bull’s Freestyle Motocross hero,
Ronnie Renner, as Renner himself set a world record for the highest air out of a
quarter pipe on a motorcycle.
“GoPro’s a company built on many late nights fueled by Red Bull, so you can
thank them for keeping us going,” laughs GoPro founder and CEO, Nicholas
Woodman. “Red Bull’s use of GoPro’s wearable sports cameras is a high level
example of our cameras’ convenience and performance. It doesn’t get any more
progressive than Red Bull and it’s great to see our cameras helping them get the
job done.”
GoPro’s line of wearable sports camera are the number one selling wearable
sports cameras in the world. With cameras designed for sports ranging from
surfing to skiing, motocross to mountain biking, GoPro is making it easy for
people and brands like Red Bull to capture their lives’ most exciting moments.
Sample footage and product information can be seen online at
www.goprocamera.com or at action sports retailers around the country, including
REI, Dicks Sporting Goods, Cycle Gear, Pep Boys Auto Parts stores, and many
more.
GoPro is the world's leading manufacturer of ultra-convenient wearable and gear
mountable digital cameras. Its markets include outdoor sports and motorsports.
Since 2004, GoPro has been designing cameras and accessories that make it
easy for people to capture images and video during their lives most exciting
moments. Its products include the patented HERO line of shockproof/waterproof
wearable cameras and gear-attachment devices.
Be a Hero…GoPro