L&H Tour Welcomes American MX Pioneers to Unadilla
August 12, 2011 2:30pm
Legends and Heroes Tour Welcomes American Motocross Pioneers This Weekend at Unadilla
Smith, Bailey, DiStefano and Weinert All Scheduled to be in Attendance
Smith, Bailey, DiStefano and Weinert All Scheduled to be in Attendance
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Since the inception of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship in 1972, several of the sport's most renowned U.S. riders have gone to great lengths to help pave the way for the future of American Motocross both on and off the track. This weekend at the Rockstar Energy Unadilla National, the Legends and Heroes Tour will recognize several of these pioneers by inviting Marty Smith, Gary Bailey, Tony DiStefano and Jimmy Weinert to be special guests at the ninth round of the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
Smith, the first AMA 125cc Motocross Champion in the history of the sport, will kick off the weekend festivities by hosting a private reception for those taking part in the amateur racing schedule surrounding the Rockstar Energy Unadilla National on Friday evening. On Saturday, Smith and his fellow legends will meet with the fans at the Legends and Heroes Tour display. Beginning at 11 a.m. EST, and lasting right up until the start of opening ceremonies at 12 noon EST, Smith, Bailey, DiStefano and Weinert will sign autographs for the fans and bench race about the sport.
As part of the excitement of opening ceremonies, Smith will be honored by the Legends and Heroes Tour with a special, one-of-a-kind award. He'll rejoin the fans later that afternoon at the display to talk more racing, and take questions from the fans.
Festivities for Saturday's Rockstar Energy Unadilla National begin at 8:30 a.m. EST with practice and qualifying. Opening ceremonies begin at 12 noon EST, with motos kicking off at 12:30 p.m. EST.
Tickets for the upcoming Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship are on sale now at www.allisports.com. Special discounts and incentives are available for advance ticket purchasers.
For more information on the 2011 tour, please log on to www.allisports.com/motocross.
For media information about the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, please contact Media Manager Brandon Short via email at media@mxsportsproracing.com or by phone 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. The industry leader in off road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. 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 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, China Invitational, , King of Wake series, and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour. Alli TV Productions 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. Visit www.allisports.com.
Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, lubricants and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, featuring a premium line of oils, lubricants and problem-solving performance additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry. Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the "Official Motor Oil of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship." Visit www.LucasOil.com.
AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing sanctioning body in the United States, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization sanctions professional motorcycle racing competition, which includes, AMA Pro Motocross, AMA Pro Road Racing, and AMA Pro Flat Track. Visit www.amaproracing.com.