Monster Energy® SX and Asterisk Mobile Medical Center Enter Multi-Year Agreement
AURORA, Ill. (December 31, 2007) – Live Nation Motor Sports, Inc., announced today a two-year, extended agreement with Asterisk to continue their support and medical presence at all Monster Energy® AMA Supercross an FIM World Championship, races.
Dr. John Bodnar, Medical Director of the AMMC and Medical Director of the AMA's Medical Advisory Board, will oversee emergency medical services for injured riders at all Monster Energy® Supercross races. Through the program's sponsorship, Asterisk will underwrite the Medical facility and staffing costs.
Since its inception at supercross seven years ago, Dr. John Bodnar and his medical staff, along with the Asterisk Mobile Medical Center (AMMC), have been front and center for all supercross races.
"Asterisk has always been dedicated to safety, and the Medical Center was a natural progression of that commitment,” said Todd Jendro, senior director of supercross, Live Nation Motor Sports, Inc. “With the addition of the 18-wheeler, a full diagnostic and treatment center, Asterisk has made that statement again.”
“Thanks to Asterisk and Live Nation Motor Sports, Inc., the supercross community will enjoy a decade long partnership caring for our riders and promoting safety", said Tom Carson, Asterisk's director of motor sports.
For more information on the Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dennyhartwig@livenation.com or 630-566-6305.
