Time Change for Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open: Action Begins at 7:00 P.M.

AURORA, Ill. (August 23, 2006) – The Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open today announced that racing will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14 at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena. Fans will be able to enter the MGM Grand Garden Arena at 6:00 p.m. on both nights – which is an hour earlier than in year’s past.

This year’s Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open will be a more fast-paced event that will unfold in a three-hour timeframe – finishing an hour earlier as well,“ said Todd Jendro, senior director of operations, Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open. “This new format gives fans a chance to experience a full night of racing and a full night in Las Vegas.”

Built into this year's Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open format will be the three part Toyota Trifecta bonus program that will pay additional money to the fastest qualifier for each night's event, a bonus to each night's Progressive Direct Holeshot winner and a bonus for any rider that can complete the Toyota Trifecta challenge by being the fastest qualifier, getting the Progressive Direct Holeshot and winning the main event. Any rider that hits the Toyota Trifecta will earn a $50,000 bonus each night in addition to the regular event purse and any rider that can "Double Down" and hit the Toyota Trifecta both nights will walk away with $250,000 for the weekend.

Tickets are now available for the ninth-annual Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas October 13-15, 2006 at www.ussx.com, www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 702-474-4000 or the MGM Grand Garden Arena box office. Regarded as one of off-road motorcycling’s premier races, the Rock Star Energy Drink U.S. Open is the final ‘major’ race of the motocross season. Tickets are available for as low as $20 through Ticketmaster.com. Fans can upgrade their weekend experience with the X-Treme Package. X-Treme Packages include premium tickets for all 3 days, Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open t-shirt, hat, and weekend long pit pass. X-Treme Packages are only available through www.ussx.com.