Monster Energy Cup Live on SPEED
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 | 1:05 PM
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AURORA, Ill. – Feld Motor Sports® announced today that SPEED will broadcast the second annual Monster Energy Cup live from Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium on October 20 at 7:00 p.m. PST.
SPEED will deliver 3.5 hours of live television coverage to the fans at home. Host Ralph Sheheen, a 24-year veteran motorsports broadcaster, and color analyst Jeff Emig, a three-time AMA Champion, will man the booth along with special guest Ricky Carmichael, a 15-time AMA National Champion, and pit reporter Erin Bates will capture all of the behind-the-scenes action.
“Ryan Villopoto turned the Monster Energy Cup into an instant classic when he swept the Main Events to pocket $1 million in last year’s inaugural event on SPEED,” said network President Scott Ackerson. “Any time you’re talking about that kind of money, that kind of energy and that kind of action, it makes for a fantastic program for the SPEED audience.”
“With an expected packed house at Sam Boyd Stadium for the live event, fans from around the world will be able to watch this epic battle unfold live on SPEED,” said Ken Hudgens, COO, Feld Motor Sports. “This year’s starting gate will be stacked full of the top Supercross and Supercross Lites Class riders.”
The 2012 Monster Energy Cup features an all-new track design inspired by five-time Supercross Class Champion Ricky Carmichael. The Carmichael-inspired track design will consist of supercross and motocross obstacles unlike any other racetrack design in the world. New to this year’s track will be a 200’ banked sweeping turn that will be built in the stands, two 11 rider starting gates split by 220’ before they converge at the apex of the 300’ start straight and the joker lane that riders will have to race through at least once during laps 2-10. After racing through these sections of the track, fans will be treated to equally exciting racing lanes that are built into the Monster Energy Fan Zone, which is located outside of the stadium. The Monster Energy Cup posts a $250,000 purse with the winner walking away with a $100,000 check, and any rider that wins all three Main Events will take home $1 million.
For more information on the Monster Energy Cup, log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig [email protected] or 630-566-6305. To follow the Monster Energy Cup on Facebook and Twitter, log on to www.Facebook.com/VegasMECup and www.Twitter.com/VegasMECup.
Tickets for the 2012 Monster Energy Cup can be purchased at the Thomas & Mack Center Box Office, UNLVtickets outlets, online at www.UNLVtickets.com, www.MonsterEnergyCup.com, or by phone at (702) 739-FANS. Tickets will be available at the Sam Boyd Stadium Box Office on the day of the event only.
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Split start gate????? that ought to be interesting
Emig is a 4 time AMA champ: 92 125MX, 96 250MX, 97 250SX and MX. Come on guys...
a little tease for A1!!!
Is the old and decrepit James Stewart racing or did he retire?
I love these One off races but I hate the risk of the guys getting hurt and missing the start of the SX season. It's a great way for a rider to pad their nest egg.
I'll be watching for sure though.
Clleveland beats Baltimore revenge of big Art
@ pizzacorner, ur hilarious, everybody knows that Stewart is capable of whippin' all their asses! Facts are facts bud! Probably pick RD or MA if JS, RV & CR are out.
Sweet, should be a good race. A shame that Mr. Sheheen is still at Speed, one of two things has to be the case. Either Speed is completely oblivious to the fact that most viewers do not like RALF (pun intended) or he gets paid next to nothing and some exec is just like, 'ah f**k it, keep him another year.’ Haters in the building!
I'm just glad to I get to watch some racing.
I'm easy! at least thats what my wife says!
C;mon Tricky, get real. Stewart would have to have 3 MOTO's in a row.
Not happening. He might get a hang nail....
@tricky sorry dude but stewart could beat anyone after how much he crashes. and if he were to do it, it would be one of the 250 kids like Jeremy Martin or some nobody. Just give it up Stewart sucks, Dungey is the best.
man for people who dislike Bubba so much you guys sure do bring his name up a lot, whether he says he's racing or not! Sound like man crush for real... Unbelievable!