Tomac In For Monster Energy Cup
October 6, 2011, 5:15pm
AURORA, Ill. – Feld Motor Sports® announced today that GEICO Honda’s Eli Tomac, of Cortez, Colo., will compete at the inaugural Monster Energy Cup at Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium on October 15.
The 18-year old made his Western Regional Supercross Lites class debut in 2011 and closed out the season second-overall, just six points shy of the championship. In 2011, Tomac won two races and earned four podium finishes. Proving to be a title contender, Tomac is ready to lay it on the line for the Monster Million.
“Everybody is going to be riding on the edge, especially since there is so much money up for grabs,” said Tomac. “With the hybrid track blending elements from both supercross and motocross, bike set-up is going to be key. It's going to be so different from any track we currently race on. I'm sure Ricky (Carmichael) and Jeremy's (McGrath) track design will make for some great racing."
With $1 million on the line, the Honda rider will be using his experience racing supercross and motocross as a guide to battling the Monster Energy Cup track.
"Anytime you're on a track with a veteran like Kevin Windham or top guy like Ryan Villopoto, you're going to learn something new,” said Tomac. “You get to see how they ride a corner or go through a rhythm section and hopefully you learn something from that. It should be a lot of fun and racing against guys like them will make it all that much more exciting.”
The unique hybrid track will consist of supercross/motocross terrain and will have a tremendous motocross-style influence, making it unlike any other stadium race in the world. This track will be the perfect blend of supercross and motocross combined and created into the ultimate battleground. The Monster Energy Cup posts a $250,000, awarding the winner a $100,000 check, and for the “first time ever” $1 Million will be paid to a rider that wins all three main events.
Tickets for the 2011 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.
About Feld Motor Sports®
Feld Motor Sports®, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz℠, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.
The 18-year old made his Western Regional Supercross Lites class debut in 2011 and closed out the season second-overall, just six points shy of the championship. In 2011, Tomac won two races and earned four podium finishes. Proving to be a title contender, Tomac is ready to lay it on the line for the Monster Million.
“Everybody is going to be riding on the edge, especially since there is so much money up for grabs,” said Tomac. “With the hybrid track blending elements from both supercross and motocross, bike set-up is going to be key. It's going to be so different from any track we currently race on. I'm sure Ricky (Carmichael) and Jeremy's (McGrath) track design will make for some great racing."
With $1 million on the line, the Honda rider will be using his experience racing supercross and motocross as a guide to battling the Monster Energy Cup track.
"Anytime you're on a track with a veteran like Kevin Windham or top guy like Ryan Villopoto, you're going to learn something new,” said Tomac. “You get to see how they ride a corner or go through a rhythm section and hopefully you learn something from that. It should be a lot of fun and racing against guys like them will make it all that much more exciting.”
The unique hybrid track will consist of supercross/motocross terrain and will have a tremendous motocross-style influence, making it unlike any other stadium race in the world. This track will be the perfect blend of supercross and motocross combined and created into the ultimate battleground. The Monster Energy Cup posts a $250,000, awarding the winner a $100,000 check, and for the “first time ever” $1 Million will be paid to a rider that wins all three main events.
Tickets for the 2011 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.
About Feld Motor Sports®
Feld Motor Sports®, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz℠, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.
