The World’s Top Racers Square off at the
Pre-Race Press Conference to Highlight the Monster Energy Cup
LAS
VEGAS
(October 19, 2012) – At tonight’s pre-race press conference for the Monster
Energy Cup, the sport’s top racers, including defending Monster Energy Cup
Champion Ryan Villopoto, Chad Reed, Ryan Dungey, Justin Barcia, Justin Brayton
and Adam Cianciarulo previewed tomorrow night's race at Sam Boyd Stadium. Click
the image below to hear their thoughts on the event.
The 2012
Monster Energy Cup features an all-new track design inspired by five-time
Supercross Class Champion Ricky Carmichael. The Carmichael-inspired track
design will consist of supercross and motocross obstacles unlike any other
racetrack design in the world. New to this year’s track will be a 200’ banked
sweeping turn that will be built in the stands, two 11 rider starting gates
split by 220’ before they converge at the apex of the 300’ start straight and
the joker lane that riders will have to race through at least once during laps
2-10. After racing through these sections of the track, fans will be treated to
equally exciting racing lanes that are built into the Monster Energy Fan Zone,
which is located outside of the stadium. The Monster Energy Cup posts a
$250,000 purse with the winner walking away with a $100,000 check, and any
rider that wins all three Main Events will take home $1 million.
For
more information on the Monster Energy Cup, log on to www.MonsterEnergyCup.com. For
all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305. To
follow the Monster Energy Cup on Facebook and Twitter, log on to www.Facebook.com/VegasMECup
and www.Twitter.com/VegasMECup.
Tickets
for the 2012 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.
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