Dungey, Deegan, Brayton, Reed, RC, MC Battle in Dirt Cars Tonight
Now it's time for something completely different. MotoFite Klub has announced its latest event, MotoCar Fite Klub, which brings superstars Jeremy McGrath, Ryan Dungey, Justin Brayton, Brian Deegan, Chad Reed, and Ricky Carmichael back to the race track, but...in race cars. Traveler's Rest Speedway in South Carolina (owned and operated by former Loretta's Champion Eddie Ray) will open its dirt oval to eight motocross stars and let them have at it in identically prepared stock cars.
Three other rider/drivers will be announced shortly. The event takes place Thursday, February 25th at 6:30 pm East. The track will be open to spectators. You can purchase the event to watch it on Fite TV for $19.99.
The boys already put together a pre-race trash talking session.
Thursday Race Night Schedule
6:30-6:45 PM Opening Ceremonies
6:45-7:00 PM Qualifying
7:30-8:00 PM Head to Head Races
9:00 PM Fite Klub Main Event
The promoters tell us this is a loose schedule. If you watched the original Moto Fite Klub back in May, you know this program can get rowdy, so don't be surprised if more racing breaks out throughout the night. Event organizer Rob Buydos told us that whatever the drivers want to do, they'll let them do.
Here are some additional updates:
This lineup of athletes makes up the Mount Rushmore of motocross/supercross, featuring four of the top six of supercross’ all-time 450SX Class winners. Combined, the group has 374 AMA National Premier Class Wins and 47 AMA National Titles (450SX/450MX/250MX).
Following the announcement of McGrath, Reed, Carmichael and Dungey, calls from across the two-wheel world, including cycling came in to line up against these elite athletes. Vande Valde, a huge supercross/motocross fan, and one of the most accomplished American cyclist earned five National Championships and finished within the top 10 at the Tour de France twice is certainly a unique addition but brings an international reach and completely new audience to the event.
Here's a look at a race at Travelers Rest Speedway.
MotoCar Fite Klub by the Numbers (250SX Wins Not Included):
Jeremy McGrath
- 72 450SX Wins
- 89 AMA National Wins
- 8 AMA National Championships
Chad Reed
- 55 AMA National Wins
- 44 450SX Wins
- 3 AMA National Championships
Ricky Carmichael
- 150 AMA National Wins
- 76 450MX Wins
- 15 AMA National Championships
Ryan Dungey
- 80 AMA National Wins
- 39 450MX Wins
- 8 AMA National Championships
The live February 25th PPV event will be preceded by a live, free pre-show on FITE. Available globally, fans can order this live event which includes replays and watch it online, via mobile, Smart TV or their favorite OTT device.
