Team USA: Dungey, Short and Canard

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Last Saturday, prior to the start of Round 9 of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship from Unadilla Valley Sports Center, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced three of American motocross' biggest names to complete the lineup of Team USA for the 2010 Motocross of Nations from Thunder Valley Motocross Park in Colorado. Reigning Motocross of Nations champion and current 450 Class points leader Ryan Dungey will return as the team captain in the MX1 class aboard his Rockstar/Makita Suzuki while GEICO Powersports Honda's Trey Canard (MX2) and Honda Red Bull Racing's Andrew Short (MX3) make their respective debuts at the world's biggest professional motocross event.


Team USA for the 2010 Motocross of Nations.
Courtesy Steve Cox/Racer X

Team manager Roger DeCoster, who has won 16 MXoN titles as a rider and 20 as a team manager for the United States, and assistant team manager Mitch Payton selected the trio for the 62nd running of the event based on each rider's performance throughout the 2010 season up to this point. With a five-year winning streak in tact, Dungey, Canard and Short will look to make it six-in-a-row while competing on American soil at the same facility that has hosted a round of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship since 2006.

"I believe this is one of the strongest teams the U.S. has ever fielded," said DeCoster. "Each of these riders have earned their spot on the team thanks to tremendous efforts thus far in the championship. With his win last year, Ryan (Dungey) will lead the team in MX1 while Canard and Short will serve as strong complements in MX2 and MX3."

Dungey made his 450cc motocross debut at the Motocross of Nations last season in his first selection to Team USA. He capped off the event with a win in the final moto, solidifying the United States' fifth straight win. This season, he's dominated the premier class of American motocross as a rookie, winning eight consecutive races to put himself in position to claim the world's most prestigious motocross title. He also won this season's event from Thunder Valley.

Current 450 Class points leader Ryan Dungey will head the team in MX1.
Courtesy Steve Giberson/VitalMX.com

"It's always an honor to be a part of this team," said Dungey. "It was an amazing experience last year and I can't wait to be a part of it again. We have a great team with Andrew (Short) and Trey (Canard) and I think it'll give us a great chance to take the win again."

For Canard, the selection to Team USA is his first. So far in 2010, Canard has experienced a breakout season. Prior to this year, he had never won an overall event in the motocross discipline, but after capturing his first career victory last month, he's gone on to win four straight events. Now with three rounds remaining, he sits in position to claim the 250 Class title in the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

250 Class contender Trey Canard will make his MXoN debut in MX2.
Courtesy Steve Cox/Racer X

"Man this is just incredible," said Canard. "I was lucky enough to be a spectator at the 2007 Motocross of Nations from Budds Creek and I knew then that this is something I wanted to be a part of someday. Words can't express how proud I am to be a part of this team."

After eight years of professional motocross competition, the 2010 Motocross of Nations will serve as Short's first chance to compete for his country on a global stage. After finishing second in the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship 450 Class standings, he has been a staple at the front of the field again this year, boasting four podium finishes through nine rounds, each of them in the runner-up spot. Additionally, Short has a moto win to his credit and leads the 450 Class in holeshots with eight. As a Colorado native, Thunder Valley will serve as a home race for the current championship runner-up, making it the perfect site to make his Team USA debut.

Andrew Short will compete in MX3 during his first MXoN appearance.
Courtesy Steve Giberson/VitalMX.com

"I'm really excited to race in Colorado," said Short. "We have a great team here with myself, Ryan (Dungey) and Trey (Canard) and I think we have a great chance at going out there and winning. I've always dreamed of being a part of Team USA and it's really special to be selected this season."

Thunder Valley Motocross Park, located in the city of Lakewood, just a short drive from downtown Denver, is the third U.S. venue to host a Motocross of Nations, joining Unadilla in 1987 and Budds Creek Motocross Park in 2007. The event commences on the weekend of September 25-26, just two weeks following the conclusion of the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

For event and ticket information about the 2010 Motocross of Nations from Thunder Valley, log onto www.tvmx.net. Camping, VIP Packages and General Admission tickets are available.

For tickets and fan and racing information on the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log on to www.allisports.com/motocross.

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.


About the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship is the world's most prestigious motocross series. The Series is managed and produced by MX Sports Pro Racing, whose mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the promotion of professional championship racing events nationwide.

The series is also produced in conjunction with Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, a global business that encompasses national and international action sports events, multimedia production and a consumer-based lifestyle brand.

Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a vast network of athletes, fans, brands and properties.

The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross series is sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America. AMA Pro Racing operates a full schedule of events and championships across every spectrum of motorcycle competition.  Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

Washougal MX Park Celebrates 30 Years of American Motocross with Motosport.com Washougal Retro National

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MORGANTOWN, W.V. (June 22, 2010) - For three decades, the Pacific Northwest has been a staple of American motocross and to celebrate the 30 years of hosting an AMA-sanctioned outdoor national, Washougal Motocross Park and MX Sports Pro Racing announce the inaugural retro-themed event at the famed Southern Washington track. On Saturday, July 24, the Motosport.com Washougal Retro National, round eight of the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, will commence with the world's best riders continuing their battle for the most prestigious motocross championship in the world.
As the original action sport, motocross has become one of the fastest growing forms of motorsport in the country and for nearly 40 years, American motocross has been the stage for epic races and even greater memories. Throughout that weekend, vintage will be the name of the game at Washougal. Teams and riders will be in the retro spirit with vintage plastics adorning the motorcycles and "old-school" gear featuring the colors and patterns of decades past being worn by the world's fastest competitors.
"There isn't a better way to celebrate 30 years of Washougal Motocross than to host a retro national," said Washougal Motocross Park's Brian Barnes. "This race has such a strong history that the opportunity for the stars and teams of today to pay homage to the legends of the past was simply too good to pass up."
To celebrate the riders and bikes of decades past, Washougal Motocross Park will showcase an exhibition for the fans featuring several of the most well known riders in American MX history as well as the machines that have helped make this such a legendary event over the past 30 years.
A large collection of former race bikes will also be on display and Washougal Motocross Park will supply several displays recalling the illustrious history of the lone motocross national in the Pacific Northwest. Fans are also encouraged to lend their support to the retro national by wearing their very own vintage motocross apparel and bright colors that were so popular in the sport throughout the last three decades.
The stars of American motocross hit the track on Saturday, but the retro activities start Thursday and continue through Friday with the popular and competitive amateur days. Hundreds of the region's fastest and most passionate riders will take to the track before the pros and get the weekend off to a strong start.
For tickets and fan and racing information on the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log on to 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.

About the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship is the world's most prestigious motocross series. The Series is managed and produced by MX Sports Pro Racing, whose mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the promotion of professional championship racing events nationwide.
The series is also produced in conjunction with Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, a global business that encompasses national and international action sports events, multimedia production and a consumer-based lifestyle brand.
Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a vast network of athletes, fans, brands and properties.
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross series is sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America. AMA Pro Racing operates a full schedule of events and championships across every spectrum of motorcycle competition.
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MX Sports Pro Racing Welcomes New Sponsors to the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship for 2010

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MORGANTOWN, W.V. (June 17, 2010) - With the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship officially underway, MX Sports Pro Racing welcomes a pair of new sponsors to the world's most prestigious motocross championship. Through unmatched support and stellar initiatives, JAKKS Pacific, a world-renowned toy maker, and Rekluse, a well known and respected aftermarket brand, add to the growing legacy of American motocross.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) is a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products, with a wide range of products that feature some of the most popular children's toy licenses in the world. Among its portfolio is the MXS® brand, a top Toy Motocross product line that has dominated the motocross sports toy category for nearly a decade.  With a focus on authenticity and performance, MXS features top riders past and present like Ricky Carmichael, Jeremy McGrath, Travis Pastrana, James Stewart and Chad Reed in addition to top bike manufacturers like Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda and Kawasaki.  MXS is the official toy motorcycle sponsor of the 2010 AMA Pro Motocross Championship Series.
"We are VERY excited to sponsor the 2010 AMA Pro Motocross Series." said Jason Eddy, Senior Marketing Director of JAKKS. "MXS has been a top selling toy motocross brand for years and we are proud to continue our support of the motocross sport and its riders.   This brand is also a great way for fans of all ages to support their favorite rider with our authentic toy replicas.  Since our toys include fully articulated riders and bikes with realistic sound effects, fans can recreate the exciting action they see at the races, anywhere!"  For more info on MXS, check out www.mxstoys.com.
Rekluse, an innovator of performance clutch products for the motorsports industry, becomes a partner of the MotorcycleUSA.com Women's Motocross Championship for 2010. Highlighting their support of the premier women's motocross series in the U.S., Rekluse will offer $100 for the "Top Rekluse Rider" at all eight rounds of the championship. Any WMX competitor showcasing Rekluse products along with clutch covers or specifically-designated sticker placements will be eligible and riders have the chance to sign up for support all season long at www.rekluse.com. Additionally, Rekluse will serve as the event title sponsor at the Spring Creek round on July 17. The Rekluse Roadshow will also be on hand to provide on-track service and technical support for the WMX at rounds three and five.
"We are very excited to be a part of the 2010 WMX Series," said Al Youngwerth, founder and president of Rekluse Motor Sports. "Rekluse has previously been a part of the WMX, supporting top riders like Sherri Cruse and Jacqueline Strong. Being a WMX series sponsor allows us to extend our support to the series and to offer contingency for racers that ride Rekluse. The Rekluse Roadshow will be attending select WMX series events, supporting Rekluse racers, displaying and demonstrating Rekluse's latest motocross products."
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship continues this weekend with the MotoTees.com Budds Creek National from Budds Creek MX Park in Mechanicsville, Md., on Saturday, June 19. Gates drop at 1 p.m. EST.
For tickets and fan and racing information on the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log on to 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.

About the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship is the world's most prestigious motocross series. The Series is managed and produced by MX Sports Pro Racing, whose mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the promotion of professional championship racing events nationwide.
The series is also produced in conjunction with Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, a global business that encompasses national and international action sports events, multimedia production and a consumer-based lifestyle brand.
Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a vast network of athletes, fans, brands and properties.
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross series is sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America. AMA Pro Racing operates a full schedule of events and championships across every spectrum of motorcycle competition.
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Moto Tees Introduces Reed and Dungey Cell Phone Wraps

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MORGANTOWN, W.V. - Moto Tees, the official event apparel supplier of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, introduces an exciting new way to support the world's fastest motocross racers while on the go through cell phone decal wraps. Beginning this weekend at the Rockstar Energy High Point National Presented by Centra Bank from High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, Pa., fans can pick up their very own Chad Reed or Ryan Dungey skin.

Provided by VENTION, the decals are the ultimate way for fans to customize their phones and show their support of two of the sport's biggest stars. The decals leave behind no sticky residue and are manufactured on high-quality material that will last for ages. The image is a hi-gloss, photo-quality decal and will fit most popular wireless devices.

In addition to the Reed and Dungey selections, fans can also show their support of the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship, the world's most prestigious motocross competition, with an official series skin.

The only place to get one of these exclusive wraps is at one of the 10 remaining stops on the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship schedule at the official Moto Tees merchandise trailer.

Gates drop on the Rockstar Energy High Point National Presented by Centra Bank this Saturday, June 12, beginning at 1 p.m. EST. Live coverage of the first motos of the 450 and 250 classes can all be seen on live-stream at www.allisports.com. 450 Class coverage can be seen LIVE on NBC Sports beginning at 3 p.m. EST. 250 Class coverage will air on Sunday, June 13 at 6 p.m. EST on SPEED.

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MX Sports and NPG Donate to the AMMC

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MORGANTOWN, W.V. - As a sign of appreciation for the continued support of the Asterisk Mobile Medical Center (AMMC), MX Sports Pro Racing, in partnership with the National Promoters Group (NGP), provided a donation of $20,000 to the AMMC at the season opening round of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship last weekend at Hangtown.

The AMMC has served as an integral part of AMA Pro Motocross for many years, providing the world's best riders with unprecedented on-site medical attention at the most renowned events on the planet.

"Asterisk is a part of the foundation of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship," said MX Sports Vice President Davey Coombs. "The dedication of Doc Bodnar, Tom Carson and their entire staff is second to none. Their presence at the track gives a tremendous sense of confidence and security for all the riders on the track as each of them know the series is in good hands."

"This commitment and financial contribution from MX Sports and the NPG is how we are able to support the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship," stated Tom Carson, Director of the AMMC. "Our relationship with MX Sports and NPG is a safety partnership for the racers and this check will directly support the 2010 championship."

Doctor John Bodnar, affectionately known as "Doc" throughout the industry, accepted the check on behalf of the AMMC and was quick to acknowledge the efforts of his crew. Asterisk provides the racing community with the most complete mobile trauma facility in the world, but everything else including the crew is supported entirely by donation.

Bodnar's excitement was obvious and summed up his emotions by simply saying "this is really great!"

The 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship continues next weekend with the Flagstar Bank Freestone National from Freestone Raceway in Wortham, Texas. Gates drop on Saturday, June 5 beginning at 1 p.m. CST. Live coverage of the first motos of the 450, 250 and WMX classes can all be seen on live-stream at www.allisports.com. 450 Class coverage can be seen on SPEED that evening at 9 p.m. EST, followed by 250 Class coverage just a few hours later at 12 midnight EST.

For tickets and fan and racing information on the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log on to 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.
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David Bailey and Jeff Emig Highlight 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Broadcast Team

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MORGANTOWN, W.V. (May 14, 2010) - When race fans tune in to SPEED and NBC's coverage of the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, they are going to hear some familiar voices. Former AMA Motocross and Supercross champion David Bailey returns to the booth as color commentator, splitting races with another multi-time champion, Jeff Emig. The two Hall of Fame riders will join host Jason Weigandt and sideline reporter Erin Bates to provide comprehensive television coverage of the 12 rounds that determine the best racers in motocross.
The action starts Saturday, May 22, with the Rockstar Energy Hangtown Classic in Sacramento, Calif., which will air on SPEED the very next day, with two full hours of coverage beginning at 5 p.m. ET. Each of the following rounds will air live on NBC or SPEED or enjoy same-day coverage (450 Class) and next-day coverage (250 Class) on SPEED.
"The anticipation of who will shine in AMA Motocross is always exciting, and this year it's no different," says veteran broadcaster Bailey. "I think the talent is deeper than it has been in a long time."
"I can't wait for Hangtown," adds Emig, who just wrapped up providing color commentary on SPEED's coverage of AMA Supercross. "There is a tremendous amount of excitement for the opening round. This is a contract year for many of the riders, so you know there won't be any sandbaggers this summer. It's go-time for everyone!"
Both Bailey and Emig have spent their entire lives around motocross, first as top racers and now as television analysts. After traveling the circuit for more than a decade, Bailey took a long hiatus from the TV booth but returned last year for the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross tour.
"The improvement of the facilities has been amazing," Bailey says. "From the upgrades to the tracks, combined with the attention to detail at each event site, the presentation is impressive. I also like how proactive MX Sports is in organizing everything. Problems don't linger and better ideas are always being considered."
"I attended my first AMA Motocross race way back in the '70s at Agency, Mo.," recalls Emig, a former Yamaha and Kawasaki factory rider. "So much has changed since then, especially how professional the events are. Every form of racing has a charted growth and trajectory that it must maintain to continue, and I'm happy that the AMA Motocross promoters are making the necessary improvements to keep the racers and the fans happy."
Riding for Team Honda, Bailey was a winning force on the AMA circuit in the 1980s before turning his attention to television, just as the sport was starting to finally see some regular coverage.
"When motocross was first on TV, I used to do the voiceovers with Art Eckman in post-production-for airing the following weekend," he explains. "Now half the series is live! You can flip back and forth from NASCAR or any other major league sport and there's no difference in quality, but the there's a big difference in excitement. Motocross is such a unique sport, and the new TV crew did a fantastic job capturing it last summer. With a year under their belts, this season will be even sharper."
"If people could only see what happens behind the scenes with the TV crew, they would know that to do an AMA Motocross race live on TV or the internet is a very big job," adds Emig, a four-time AMA Champion from the 1990s. "We have a kick-ass crew in the truck and some very dedicated cameramen out in the dirt. With everyone on the production crew's dedication, we get to see Lucas Oil AMA Motocross live, so it's all worth it."
As for his expectations for racing action this summer, beginning with the 42nd Annual Rockstar Energy Hangtown Classic, Emig thinks it will be..."Mind-blowing! Both classes have a tremendous amount of returning talent, plus some gifted newcomers. It's a recipe for success in my book. It's going to be a fantastic summer of motocross racing."
Besides SPEED and NBC, you can hear David Bailey and Jeff Emig, along with Jason Weigandt and Erin Bates, on the live video stream of the first set of motos from every round of the series on www.allisports.com, beginning on Saturday, May 22, at 4 p.m ET.
For tickets, fan and racing information on the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log onto www.allisports.com.
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Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a vast network of athletes, fans, brands and properties.
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Extensive Amateur Day Racing Accompanies Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Weekends in 2010

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MORGANTOWN, W.V. (May 10, 2010) - Continuing the longstanding tradition of promoting amateur motocross competition in the U.S., MX Sports Pro Racing and the National Promoters Group (NPG) announce the 2010 Amateur Days schedule, which will run in concert with the 12-round Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship series.
The amateur programs present a very special opportunity for local motocross racers to be a part of the most prestigious motocross nationals on the planet and on the same weekends as the world's best riders. This season, 11 of the 12 tracks on the schedule will host amateur events, including night racing at both Freestone and RedBud.
"I remember being out there when I was younger," said Rockstar/Makita Suzuki's Ryan Dungey. "Being from Minnesota, Millville was our national each year and being able to compete on the same track as guys like Carmichael, LaRocco and Henry was one of the highlights of my whole year. It's one of the most unique experiences I think any rider can have and it's cool to see MX Sports Pro Racing continuing with the tradition."
A wide variety of amateur classes are scheduled at each event, allowing athletes of all ages and skill levels the chance to take part in the action. Motocross is unique to other professional sports in that it offers the rare opportunity for fans and local participants to compete on the same weekend as the top professionals in the world with these designated amateur events.

2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Amateur Days Schedule*
Date(s)	Event	Day(s)
May 20-21	Hangtown	Thursday, Friday
June 4-6	Freestone	Friday (Night), Sunday
June 11-13	High Point	Friday, Sunday
June 18-20	Budds Creek	Friday, Sunday
July 1-4	RedBud	Thursday practice, Friday, Sunday (plus Fri/Sat night races)
July 15-18	Spring Creek	Thursday, Friday, Sunday (ride day)
July 22-23	Washougal	Thursday, Friday
Aug. 13-15	Unadilla	Friday, Sunday
Aug. 29	Moto-X 338	Sunday (no racing, all day practice)
Sept. 3-5	Steel City	Friday, Sunday
Sept. 12	Pala	Sunday (no racing, all day practice)
*Riders should check with each specific track for specific list of classes and schedules, which are subject to change.

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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Fans Will Get Up Close and Personal With the World's Fastest Racers, Thanks to Open Pits at Hangtown

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Fans Will Get Up Close and Personal With the
World's Fastest Racers, Thanks to Open Pits at Hangtown

MORGANTOWN, W.V. (April 21, 2010) - The start of the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship is just around the corner. The Rockstar Energy Hangtown Classic is set to take place on May 22, at the Prairie City Off-Highway Vehicle Park just outside Sacramento.
The Rockstar Energy Hangtown Classic is the longest running event on the AMA Motocross circuit, and to celebrate the 42^nd edition of the honored event, the thousands of motocross fanatics in attendance will have the chance to get up close and personal with the stars of the sport by simply purchasing a ticket, as the Dirt Diggers Motorcycle Club and MX Sports Pro Racing are pleased to announce open pits for the 2010 season opener!
"Realizing the economic hardship many of us are experiencing coupled with the Dirt Diggers North's ongoing commitment to the sport and the fans, we made the choice to open our pits to all spectators," said Hangtown Director John Allen. "The sport should be accessible to all, not just those with the discretionary income. Plus, the chance to get up close with the teams, the bikes and the riders is something that every motocross fan should have the chance to experience at least once in their life. We're doing our part by giving them that opportunity."
Open pits provide the rare opportunity for each and every fan to get a behind-the-scenes look at the world's most renowned teams and the planet's most prestigious motocross series. The Rockstar/Makita Suzuki team, Monster Energy Kawasaki, Honda Red Bull Racing, Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda, Muscle Milk/Toyota/Joe Gibbs Racing Yamaha, Jagermeister KTM, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki-they will all be out in full force for the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
Last year's series champions Chad Reed (450 Class) and Ryan Dungey (250 Class) will now meet in the premier 450 Class, where they will be joined by 2009 race winners Mike Alessi, Josh Grant, Ivan Tedesco and Tommy Hahn, plus title contenders like Andrew Short, Davi Millsaps, Ben Townley, Justin Brayton and more. All of these riders, plus an entire paddock full of up-and-coming 250cc talent like Christophe Pourcel, Trey Canard, Jake Weimer, Justin Barcia, Tyla Rattray and Tommy Searle, among others, will be in their pits and everyone in attendance can count on the opportunity to get those always-appreciated autographs on raceday, from 9 a.m. until noon, when the pits go hot.
The gates drop on the Rockstar Energy Hangtown Classic and the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship on May 22 in Rancho Cordova, Calif. Festivities for the weekend kick-off on Thursday, May 20 on the steps of the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento with a special press conference featuring the biggest names in the sport.
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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