AMA Pro Racing announces 2006 OLN television schedule
IMPROVED TIME SLOTS, CONSISTENT SCHEDULE GIVE MILLIONS OF FANS ACCESS TO 2006 AMA TOYOTA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY FMF
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 18, 2006) -- The AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF announces brand-new air times for its OLN telecasts in 2006. With few exceptions, AMA Motocross will be shown at 6 p.m. ET on the Saturday following the race and AMA Motocross Lites will air on the following Monday nights at 5 p.m. ET. Two events, Red Bud and Unadilla, will be seen the following Sunday, one week after the race, due to scheduling conflicts (full schedule below).
“After a successful 2005 season on OLN, we were able to make big improvements to this year’s schedule,” said John Farris, AMA Pro Racing’s Vice President of Commercial Development. “With consistent time slots and shorter turn around times, not only is it going to be easier for fans to catch the race, but they’ll be that much closer to the action.”
This marks the second year the series has been carried on OLN. The network features other best-in-class events like the NHL, the Dakar Rally and the AFL, and is available in more than 69 million homes. OLN has also renewed its contract with DISH Network, making AMA Motocross even more accessible. Fans who do not receive the channel should check with their local cable operator or satellite provider to inquire about adding OLN.
The 2006 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship has the potential to be one of the most memorable in years, with Suzuki’s Ricky Carmichael aiming to win his 10th AMA Motocross title. He’ll face perhaps his toughest challenge yet in the form of James Stewart of Team Kawasaki.
AMA Motocross is shown in nearly 100 territories around the world, reaching millions of households in key markets. Erin Bates, Brian Drebber and Racer X Illustrated’s David Pingree are slated to provide commentary for each telecast.
OLN TELEVISION SCHEDULE FOR 2006 AMA TOYOTA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY FMF
Event Date Location *Air Date/Time/Class
May 20-21 Hangtown Classic, Sacramento, Calif. May 27, 6 p.m. - Motocross
May 20-21 Hangtown Classic, Sacramento, Calif. May 29, 5 p.m. - Motocross Lites
May 27-28 High Point Raceway, Mt. Morris, Penn. June 3, 6 p.m. - Motocross
May 27-28 High Point Raceway, Mt. Morris, Penn. June 5, 4 p.m. - Motocross Lites
June 10-11 Motocross 338, Southwick, Mass. June 17, 6 p.m. - Motocross
June 10-11 Motocross 338, Southwick, Mass. June 19, 5 p.m. - Motocross Lites
June 17-18 Budds Creek MX Park, Budds Creek, Md. June 24, 5 p.m. - Motocross
June 17-18 Budds Creek MX Park, Budds Creek, Md. June 26, 5 p.m. - Motocross Lites
July 1-2 Red Bud Track-N-Trail, Buchanan, Mich. July 9, 5 p.m. - Motocross
July 1-2 Red Bud Track-N-Trail, Buchanan, Mich. July 24, 4 p.m. - Motocross Lites
July 15-16 Unadilla Valley Sports Center, New Berlin, N.Y. July 23, 6 p.m. - Motocross
July 15-16 Unadilla Valley Sports Center, New Berlin, N.Y. July 24, 5 p.m. - Motocross Lites
July 22-23 Thunder Valley Motocross Park, Lakewood, Colo. July 29, 6 p.m. - Motocross
July 22-23 Thunder Valley Motocross Park, Lakewood, Colo. July 31, 5 p.m. - Motocross Lites
July 29-30 Washougal MX Park, Washougal, Wash. Aug. 5, 6 p.m. - Motocross
July 29-30 Washougal MX Park, Washougal, Wash. Aug. 7, 5 p.m. - Motocross Lites
Aug. 12-13 Spring Creek MX Park, Millville, Minn. Aug. 19, 6 p.m. - Motocross
Aug. 12-13 Spring Creek MX Park, Millville, Minn. Aug. 21, 4 p.m. - Motocross Lites
Aug. 19-20 Broome-Tioga Sports Center, Binghamton, N.Y. Aug. 26, 6 p.m. - Motocross
Aug. 19-20 Broome-Tioga Sports Center, Binghamton, N.Y. Aug. 28, 5 p.m. - Motocross Lites
Sept. 2-3 Steel City Raceway, Delmont, Penn. Sept. 9, 6 p.m. - Motocross
Sept. 2-3 Steel City Raceway, Delmont, Penn. Sept. 11, 6 p.m. - Motocross Lites
Sept. 9-10 Glen Helen Raceway Park, San Bernardino, Calif. Sept. 16, 6 p.m. - Motocross
Sept. 9-10 Glen Helen Raceway Park, San Bernardino, Calif. Sept. 18, 5 p.m. - Motocross Lites
*Motocross events repeat on original broadcast date at 4 a.m. EST
*Motocross Lites events repeat on original broadcast date at 5 a.m. EST.
All times are Eastern and subject to change.
