2013 Supercross Program by DMC Programs

TABLE OF

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The 2013 season is set to be the best of all time

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

2012 POINTS

THE RECORD BOOK

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WELCOME LETTER

A complete listing of the events at each race

Standings from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Monster Energy Supercross

Rule your bench-racing sessions with these useful facts

FAN GUIDE Your complete guide to Monster Energy Supercross

VOICES OF SUPERCROSS Calling the action at the event, on TV, and online

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Track maps and details for each stop on the tour

THE EVENTS THE RIDERS AND THEIR NUMBERS Keep track of the action on the track

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ORANGE CRUSH

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SUPERCROSS NOW

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The KTM Junior Supercross Challenge is back

Odds and ends from Monster Energy Supercross

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elcome to Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship. After an all-time record 2012 season—831,600 fans made their way through the turnstiles at the seventeen races—defending Mon-

ster Energy Supercross Champion Ryan Villopoto will be chasing a record of his own as he can become just one of four racers ever to

win three consecutive championships. The depth on this year’s starting gate is unprecedented, with ten different riders owning Main Event wins in the 450SX Class: Villopoto, Chad Reed, James Stewart, Ryan Dungey, Kevin Windham, Davi Millsaps, Trey Canard, Josh Hill, Andrew Short, and Josh Grant. Joining this elite class of riders is two-time 250SX Class Champion Justin Barcia, who won the Monster Energy Cup in October. The stars in the 250SX Class are equally impressive, with defending Western Regional 250SX Class Champion Eli Tomac leading the way. He will be challenged by Dean Wilson, Ken Roczen, Marvin Musquin, and Justin Bogle. The racing doesn’t end after you leave the stadium tonight. This year, fans will be treated to the largest television package in the sport’s history. A milestone in Monster Energy Supercross, SPEED will broadcast eleven live races, with a one-hour preview show before the gate drops on the season opener from Anaheim and a thirty-minute preview show from the season finale in Las Vegas. CBS Sports will carry nine hours of Monster Energy Supercross racing action, comprised of five 450SX Class races, a season preview show, a midseason show, a year-end show, and a special about two-time defending Monster Energy Supercross Champion Ryan Villopoto. Stay up to speed on the 2013 racing season by logging on to SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship. To follow Monster Energy Supercross on Facebook and Twitter, log on to Facebook.com/supercrosslive and Twitter.com/supercrosslive.

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EVENT

SCHEDULE 12:30 p.m. – 12:38 p.m.

250SX Group C Free Practice

12:40 p.m. – 12:48 p.m.

250SX Group B Free Practice

12:50 p.m. – 12:58 p.m.

250SX Group A Free Practice

1:00 p.m. – 1:08 p.m.

450SX Group A Free Practice

1:10 p.m. – 1:18 p.m.

450SX Group B Free Practice

1:20 p.m. – 1:28 p.m.

450SX Group C Free Practice

1:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.

250SX Group B Qualifying Practice

1:45 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.

250SX Group C Qualifying Practice

2:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.

250SX Group A Qualifying Practice

2:15 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.

450SX Group A Qualifying Practice

2:30 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.

450SX Group B Qualifying Practice

2:45 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.

450SX Group C Qualifying Practice

2:55 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Track Maintenance

3:45 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.

250SX Group C Qualifying Practice

4:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.

250SX Group B Qualifying Practice

4:15 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.

250SX Group A Qualifying Practice

4:30 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.

450SX Group A Qualifying Practice

4:45 p.m. – 4:55 p.m.

450SX Group B Qualifying Practice

5:00 p.m. – 5:10 p.m.

450SX Group C Qualifying Practice

5:10 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

Track Maintenance

6:00 p.m.

Pit Party Ends

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Gates and Pit Party Open

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12:30 p.m.

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AFTERNOON PROGRAM

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EVENT

SCHEDULE EVENING PROGRAM 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Opening Ceremonies

7:30 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.

250SX Heat #1 – 6 Laps, 20 Riders (1–9 to Main Event, 10–20 to LCQ)

7:40 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.

250SX Heat #2 – 6 Laps, 20 Riders (1–9 to Main Event, 10–20 to LCQ)

7:50 p.m. – 8:05 p.m.

450SX Heat #1 – 8 Laps, 20 Riders (1–9 to Main Event, 10–20 to LCQ)

8:05 p.m. – 8:20 p.m.

450SX Heat #2 – 8 Laps, 20 Riders (1–9 to Main Event, 10–20 to LCQ)

8:20 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

Intermission

8:45 p.m. – 8:55 p.m.

250SX Last Chance Qualifier – 4 Laps, 22 Riders (1–2 to Main)

8:55 p.m. – 9:05 p.m.

450SX Last Chance Qualifier – 6 Laps, 22 Riders (1–2 to Main)

9:05 p.m. – 9:10 p.m.

Track Maintenance

9:10 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.

250SX Parade Lap

9:15 p.m. – 9:35 p.m.

250SX MAIN EVENT – 15 LAPS, 20 RIDERS

9:35 p.m. – 9:40 p.m.

250SX Victory Circle

9:40 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.

450SX Parade Lap

9:45 p.m. – 10:10 p.m.

450SX MAIN EVENT – 20 LAPS, 20 RIDERS

10:10 p.m. – 10:20 p.m.

450SX Victory Circle

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2012 FINAL POINTS

STANDINGS Ryan Villopoto Davi Millsaps Ryan Dungey Justin Brayton Jake Weimer Mike Alessi James Stewart Brett Metcalfe Broc Tickle Kevin Windham Kyle Chisholm Chad Reed Andrew Short Nick Wey Weston Peick Robert Kiniry Josh Grant Josh Hansen Matt Goerke Justin Sipes

323 266 257 257 229 206 178 177 171 166 143 128 126 116 99 91 90 89 76 61

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Justin Barcia Ken Roczen Blake Wharton Blake Baggett Darryn Durham Jake Canada Justin Bogle Kyle Cunningham Matt Lemoine Malcolm Stewart Alex Martin Les Smith Shane Sewell Phillip Nicoletti Hunter Hewitt Austin Politelli Tommy Weeck Tyler Bowers PJ Larsen Kyle Peters

210 165 158 148 143 131 117 85 78 77 67 50 48 47 45 43 41 41 38 38

250SX CLASS WESTERN REGION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Eli Tomac Dean Wilson Marvin Musquin Cole Seely Jason Anderson Matt Moss Ryan Sipes Martin Davalos Billy Laninovich Nico Izzi Travis Baker Vince Friese Zach Osborne Wil Hahn Tyla Rattray Max Anstie Scott Champion Michael Leib Killy Rusk Gareth Swanepoel

184 154 142 119 111 106 96 89 85 78 75 73 67 67 60 53 45 44 39 34

250SX CLASS DAVE COOMBS SR.

EAST-WEST SHOOTOUT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Justin Barcia Eli Tomac Martin Davalos Ken Roczen Marvin Musquin Wil Hahn Ryan Sipes Malcolm Stewart Blake Wharton Matt Moss

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250SX CLASS EASTERN REGION

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PAST CHAMPIONS AND RECORDS

A MONSTER ENERGY HISTORY LESSON PAST CHAMPIONS/ WINNERS

FIM WORLD SUPERCROSS

2001 Ernesto Fonseca

YAM

GRAND PRIX CHAMPIONS

2000 Shae Bentley

KAW

RECORDS

2007 James Stewart

KAW

1999 Nathan Ramsey

KAW

2006 James Stewart

KAW

1998 John Dowd

YAM

KAW

2005 Ricky Carmichael

SUZ

1997 Kevin Windham

YAM

2011 Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2004 Heath Voss

YAM

1996 Kevin Windham

YAM

2010 Ryan Dungey

SUZ

2003 Chad Reed

YAM

1995 Damon Huffman

SUZ

13 Jeremy McGrath (’96)/ Ricky Carmichael (’01)

450SX CLASS CHAMPIONS 2012 Ryan Villopoto

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Jeremy McGrath (’93, ’94, ’95,

’96, ’98, ’99, ’00) CONSECUTIVE 450SX CLASS WINS

2009 James Stewart

YAM

1994 Damon Huffman

SUZ

2008 Chad Reed

YAM

250SX CLASS

1993 Jimmy Gaddis

KAW

CONSECUTIVE 250SX CLASS WINS

2007 James Stewart

KAW

EASTERN REGIONAL CHAMPIONS

1992 Jeremy McGrath

HON

2006 Ricky Carmichael

SUZ

2012 Justin Barcia

HON

1991 Jeremy McGrath

HON

450SX CLASS WINS IN A SEASON

2005 Ricky Carmichael

SUZ

2011 Justin Barcia

HON

1990 Ty Davis

HON

14 Jeremy McGrath (’96)/

2004 Chad Reed

YAM

2010 Christophe Pourcel

KAW

1989 Jeff Matiasevich

KAW

Ricky Carmichael (’01)

2003 Ricky Carmichael

HON

2009 Christophe Pourcel

KAW

1988 Willie Surratt

SUZ

250SX CLASS WINS IN A SEASON

2002 Ricky Carmichael

HON

2008 Trey Canard

HON

1986 Donny Schmit

KAW

2001 Ricky Carmichael

KAW

2007 Ben Townley

KAW

1985 Bobby Moore

SUZ

YOUNGEST 450SX CLASS WINNER

2000 Jeremy McGrath

YAM

2006 Davi Millsaps

HON

1999 Jeremy McGrath

YAM

2005 Grant Langston

KAW

DAVE COOMBS SR.

1998 Jeremy McGrath

YAM

2004 James Stewart

KAW

EAST-WEST SHOOTOUT WINNERS

1997 Jeff Emig

KAW

2003 Branden Jesseman

SUZ

2012 Justin Barcia (E)

HON

1996 Jeremy McGrath

HON

2002 Chad Reed

YAM

2011 Ryan Sipes (E)

YAM

1995 Jeremy McGrath

HON

2001 Travis Pastrana

SUZ

2010 Jake Weimer (W)

KAW

1994 Jeremy McGrath

HON

2000 Stephane Roncada

YAM

2009 Christophe Pourcel (E) SUZ

1993 Jeremy McGrath

HON

1999 Ernesto Fonseca

YAM

2008 Ryan Dungey (W)

SUZ

1992 Jeff Stanton

HON

1998 Ricky Carmichael

KAW

2007 Ryan Dungey (E)

SUZ

1991 Jean-Michel Bayle

HON

1997 Tim Ferry

SUZ

2006 Andrew Short (W)

HON

1990 Jeff Stanton

HON

1996 Mickael Pichon

KAW

2005 Davi Millsaps (E)

SUZ

1989 Jeff Stanton

HON

1995 Mickael Pichon

KAW

2004 James Stewart (E)

KAW

450SX CLASS TITLES

1988 Rick Johnson

HON

1994 Ezra Lusk

SUZ

2003 Andrew Short (W)

SUZ

4 years (Chad Reed ’04-’08)

1987 Jeff Ward

KAW

1993 Doug Henry

HON

2002 James Stewart (W)

KAW

STATE WITH MOST

1986 Rick Johnson

HON

1992 Brian Swink

SUZ

2001 Nathan Ramsey (E)

YAM

450SX CLASS CHAMPIONS

1985 Jeff Ward

KAW

1991 Brian Swink

HON

2000 Travis Pastrana (E)

SUZ

California (15) *

1984 Johnny O’Mara

HON

1990 Denny Stephenson

SUZ

1999 Nathan Ramsey (W)

KAW

NON-U.S. COUNTRY WITH MOST

1983 David Bailey

HON

1989 Damon Bradshaw

YAM

1998 Ricky Carmichael (E) KAW

450SX CLASS CHAMPIONS

1982 Donnie Hansen

HON

1987 Ron Tichenor

SUZ

1997 Kevin Windham (W)

Scotland (2: Jeff Ward ’85, ’87)/

1981 Mark Barnett

SUZ

1986 Keith Turpin

HON

1980 Mike Bell

YAM

1985 Eddie Warren

KAW

1979 Bob Hannah

YAM

1978 Bob Hannah

YAM

250SX CLASS

1977 Bob Hannah

YAM

1976 Jim Weinert

KAW

1975 Jim Ellis 1974 Pierre Karsmakers

Ricky Carmichael (’98)

Marty Tripes (’72 Los Angeles) 16 years, 10 days

YAM

YOUNGEST 250SX CLASS WINNER James Stewart (’02 San Diego) 16 years, 21 days OLDEST 450SX CLASS WINNER John Dowd (’98 Charlotte) 32 years, 8 months, 8 days OLDEST 250SX CLASS WINNER John Dowd (’98 Dallas) 32 years, 8 months, 15 days BIGGEST GAP BETWEEN

Australia (2: Chad Reed ’04, ’08) * NON-U.S. COUNTRY WITH MOST

450SX CLASS WINS 1.

Jeremy McGrath

Ricky Carmichael

WESTERN REGIONAL CHAMPIONS

James Stewart

2012 Eli Tomac

HON

Chad Reed

C-A

2011 Broc Tickle

KAW

Rick Johnson

YAM

2010 Jake Weimer

KAW

2009 Ryan Dungey

SUZ

250SX CLASS WINS

2008 Jason Lawrence

YAM

James Stewart

KAW

Jeremy McGrath

500cc CLASS CHAMPIONS

Ricky Carmichael (’98)

250SX CLASS CHAMPIONS France (5: Mickael Pichon ’95, ’96; Stephane Roncada ’00; Christophe Pourcel ’09, ’10) * MANUFACTURER WITH MOST 450SX CLASS TITLES Honda (15) 450SX CLASS TITLES ON MOST DIFFERENT BRANDS

1975 Steve Stackable

MAI

2007 Ryan Villopoto

1974 Gary Semics

HUS

2006 Grant Langston

KAW

Brian Swink

2005 Ivan Tedesco

KAW

Damon Huffman

2004 Ivan Tedesco

KAW

Ernesto Fonseca

* Only riders’ birth country or state

2003 James Stewart

KAW

Christophe Pourcel

considered

2002 Travis Preston

HON

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S E E I T N OW AT F L Y R A C I N G .C O M

THE MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS

FAN GUIDE W

ith all the action taking place on the stadium floor tonight, it’s easy to get a little confused about everything that’s happening during Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM

World Championship. This primer will have you bench-racing with the best of them.

SUPERCROSS What exactly is Monster Energy Supercross? By taking the natural terrain courses of motocross indoors to the premier stadiums on the planet, Monster Energy Supercross the world, Monster Energy Supercross features the most challenging tracks ever designed. Some 7,000 cubic yards

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was created. Showcasing the talents of the top riders in

of dirt comprise the Monster Energy Supercross tracks which can take as long as a week to build. Monster Energy Supercross is much more than a motorcycle race, it’s a show and an experience that is the premier motorcycle championship in the world.

SKILLS Supercross riders may be on motorized vehicles, but the riders still must guide those heavy machines around brutal tracks at high speeds. Races are unbelievably demanding in terms of stamina, strength, coordination, and concentration, and the consequences of mistakes are higher motocross is the most physically demanding sport in the world, and those who do it at this level are professional

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than in most sports. Scientific tests suggest supercross/

athletes with demanding training regimens (focusing on both strength and cardio) and strict diets. Road bicycling, running, weight training, and swimming—as well as riding every day, of course—are some of the popular ways riders prepare their bodies.

THE CLASSES There are two divisions racing tonight: the 450SX Class and the 250SX Class. Top riders like Ryan Dungey, Chad Reed, James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto, and Kevin Windham are in the premier 450SX Class, and they ride 450cc four-stroke motorcycles.

Eastern and Western Regions, each of which crowns its own

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FAN GUIDE champion; with the exception of the final race in Las Vegas, you’ll only see one region in action at each round. If a 250SX rider from one region wishes to compete in the other region, he must do so in the 450SX Class.

THE BIKES The primary brands you’ll see racing tonight are from Japan (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha) and Austria (KTM). These motorcycles are modified versions of what you can purchase at your local dealership. The transmissions feature four or five gears, and the shift lever is by the left footpeg. The rear-brake lever is by the right footpeg, the clutch lever CUDBY

on the left side of the handlebar, and the throttle and front brake on the right side of the handlebar. Bikes can be any color, but teams generally stick with the same colors as the stock bikes. As mentioned above, most machines are fourstrokes of either 250cc or 450cc displacement.

450s vs. 250s To the untrained eye, it’s difficult to notice differences between motorcycles in the 450SX and 250SX classes, but that doesn’t mean the bikes are the same! Although there’s a good chance that all the bikes you see (and hear) tonight will be four-strokes, those in the premier class are 450s, while those in the 250SX class are 250s. (The 250s are technically allowed in the big class but almost never used; same goes for 125 two-strokes in the 250SX division.) CUDBY

What exactly do “450” and “250” mean? The numbers refer to engine size, as measured in cubic centimeters of displacement (cylinder bore x piston stroke). The 450s boast more power and torque than the small machines, but they’re also

NUMBER PLATES

more difficult to control and weigh a bit more. The 250s tend to

Number plates provide a quick way to identify which class is on

rev higher, while the 450s sound a little more “grunty.” All the

the track: 450SX bikes run black numbers on white backgrounds,

bikes have silencers that must pass stringent sound tests.

while 250SX bikes sport black backgrounds with white numbers.

RIDER NUMBERS

Plates are on the front and both sides of the bikes. You’ll also notice red number plates in each class, which are reserved for the

The best way to identify any supercross rider is by his rider number

current series points leader. If two or more riders are tied for the

(a list of numbers can be found on page 100). Riders get those num-

lead, each will use a red number plate.

bers a few different ways. Ryan Villopoto wears #1 due to winning last year’s 450SX title. As last year’s 250SX West Champion, Eli Tomac

QUALIFYING

will wear #1 in this year’s Western Regional series. Riders who have

Each class has a main event at night’s end—fifteen laps for 250SX

finished in the top ten overall in a combined supercross/motocross

and twenty for 450SX. Only twenty riders are allowed into each

season earn the right to claim permanent numbers. Those numbers

of those races, so fields must be whittled down. During the after-

under 100 that aren’t permanent are assigned based on total na-

noon practice sessions, each racer’s laps are timed (via electronic

tional points in the previous season’s Monster Energy Supercross

transponders), and the top forty in each class make it into the

and AMA Motocross series. Riders who don’t earn a number from 1

night program. Once there, riders take part in one of two heat

to 100 can choose a number between 101 and 999.

races per class, each of which advances the top nine directly to

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FAN GUIDE the main. The rest go to a last-chance qualifier, out of which the top two riders transfer. Riders who don’t make it into the main events are finished for the night and will receive no series points that weekend.

THE STARTS The most important part of any race is the start. Starting up front is key to finishing there, as even a twenty-lap main event rarely provides enough time to pass twenty riders. Riders line up against a start gate that guarantees everyone leaves at the same time and choose their starting positions based on practice times, while main-event start-spot picks CUDBY

are based on qualifier performance. (In most motorsports, the inside starting spot is preferred, but supercross riders usually choose the straightest line possible to the first turn, usually toward the middle of the gate.)

Satellite teams receive support from a manufacturer but

After they’re lined up, a 30-second card is displayed, indicat-

are run privately; budgets vary widely among these outfits.

ing that the gate will drop in about half a minute. Five to ten sec-

Riders who pay their own way to the races are privateers, and

onds before the gate drops, the card is turned sideways. The gate

although many still have equipment sponsors to help ease

drops backward, making it almost impossible to jump the start.

the financial load, they’re still the working-class heroes of

The first rider to cross the chalk line in the first turn—by utiliz-

supercross racing.

ing quick reflexes, throttle control, power, and good traction—has earned the “holeshot.”

SIGNALS

Beyond bike- and team-related sponsorships, most riders also have personal deals for riding apparel, helmets, goggles, and boots, as well as additional outside-the-industry endorsements.

Riders don’t wear radios in their helmets, so they get informa-

CHAMPIONSHIPS

tion in other ways—specifically, color-coded flags. Yellow (with

Every round of Monster Energy Supercross is extremely impor-

accompanying yellow flashing lights) warns that another rider

tant, because every main event pays points toward the cham-

is down or stalled ahead; blue informs a rider he’s about to be

pionship. The higher you finish, the more points you earn (25 for

lapped; crossed white and green flags at the finish tell riders the

first, 22 for second, 20 for third, and so on). Wins are obviously

race is at the halfway mark; white indicates one lap remaining. Of

important since they award the most points, but so is consistency

course, the checkers come out for the finish.

and avoiding injury. The 450SX riders compete for points at all

Rarely, a red flag will be displayed, indicating a premature end

seventeen rounds, starting with Anaheim 1 and ending with Las

to the race, while a black flag means the rider must exit the track.

Vegas. Two championships are awarded in 250SX—one for the

A red flashing light at the beginning of a triple jump means a rider

Eastern Region and one for the Western Region; riders in each

is down and racers should roll the jumps and not make passes.

compete in nine different rounds, including Vegas, where both re-

In addition, riders’ mechanics signal information to them via ges-

gions hold their series finales. In addition, the top 250SX riders

tures and messages written on handheld pit boards.

from each region face off in Vegas in the Dave Coombs Sr. East-

RIDER SUPPORT

West Shootout.

The majority of the riders you see tonight are backed by sponsors—

NATIONALITIES

some more so than others. Factory squads are run directly by the

Many of the racers on the track tonight are from all over the Unit-

manufacturer of the team’s bikes, with riders earning lucrative sala-

ed States, but as the most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing

ries, riding meticulously prepared equipment, and being supported

championship on the planet, Monster Energy Supercross attracts

by technicians, engine and suspension specialists, test riders and

the best racers from all over the globe. Among the non-U.S. coun-

mechanics, PR workers, truck drivers, and so on. Factory riders

tries represented are Australia, France, Germany, Ecuador, Scot-

often also employ trainers, agents, and practice mechanics.

land, and South Africa.

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PROFESSIONAL RACING The path to professional supercross is long, difficult, and expensive. More often than not, these athletes got their start competing in small, local-level motocross races as kids, often as young as 4 on 50cc machines. That leads to more prominent races with tougher competition, such as amateur national events. Some will have tried their hand at CUDBY

AMSOIL Arenacross, the official feeder system of Monster Energy Supercross. To make it through these stages, a rider must have talent and extreme dedication, and only the best and most determined will advance. This is why supercross represents the pinnacle of dirt bike racing, both in skill and prestige. Simply qualifying for a Monster Energy Supercross main event places a rider among the world’s fastest and most talented racers.

THE TRACK As you’ve probably noticed by now, supercross definitely isn’t oval racing! Among the obstacles riders must negotiate every lap are whoop sections (brutal washboards where riders try to skim along the tops of the bumps), rhythm sections (irregular series of jumps with a variety of combination CUDBY

options), and triple jumps (three jumps in a row that riders clear in a single leap of 70 feet or more). Many of the turns have banked berms, but some are flat. Soil conditions can be hard-packed, soft, muddy, sandy, rutted, or any combi-

form well and increase positive exposure for their brands.

nation thereof.

Riders on factory teams (and most satellite teams) earn sala-

THE OBSTACLES

ries, with top earners pulling down seven figures a year plus win bonuses as high as $100,000 and championship incen-

One look at tonight’s track will reveal a treacherous grouping of

tives approaching $1 million. Bonuses are regularly paid for

obstacles designed to push the riders’ abilities. It takes roughly

podium or top-five finishes, and riders can pick up addition-

500 truckloads of dirt to make up a supercross track. Many of

al money (both base and bonuses) from other sponsors. A

the obstacles are tightly positioned and require precise timing to

good riding-gear contract alone can earn a top rider a mil-

navigate cleanly and safely. If a rider jumps too far, he’ll launch

lion bucks, and there are opportunities like energy-drink and

into the next section or blow through a corner; a slight under-jump

shoe endorsements to consider as well. Add in supercross

will cause the bike to clip the landing, costing valuable time and

prize money, and it’s not impossible for a top racer to earn

momentum. A major miscalculation can send a rider directly into

$10 million in a year.

the backside of a landing. That’s like hitting a brick wall at 35 mph.

MONEY

As for the equipment, the base motorcycles go for around $7,000, but they’re extensively modified to increase power, decrease weight, and improve suspension performance. A fac-

Because of the popularity and visibility of Monster Energy

tory bike can be worth around $70,000 by the time it’s rolled

Supercross, manufacturers spend significant money to per-

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STEVE SCOTT Steve might be his given name, but everyone simply knows him as “Lurch.” He’s the primary live floor announcer, and it’s difficult to say just how much Monster Energy Drink he consumes before he heads out there—this guy’s enthusiasm level is turned up to eleven. You’ll see and hear Lurch throughout the night when there are no bikes on the track.

JIM HOLLEY Jim Holley will once again be a part of the Supercross Live! Team, and he brings years of racing experience and knowledge to the table. Holley was a consummate racer, competing in everything from supercross to motocross to Hardcross to Supermoto. If it has two wheels, “Hollywood” has raced it! KEVIN BARNETT Joining Jim Holley in the Supercross Live! booth is Olympian Kevin Barnett. Armed with the gift of gab and a passion for motorcycle racing, the polished Barnett is the perfect complement to the rough-around-the-edges Holley. Together, they’ll bring you pre- and post-race shows and interviews from the sport’s top riders.

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ERV BRAUN This former professional guitarist loves motocross so much that when he’s not announcing professional motorcycle races, he promotes amateur ones! Erv’s job is to keep the fans in the stands informed and entertained during the program, and nobody does it better. It’s not easy talking for hours non-stop, but Erv’s a consummate pro and an unbeatable host.

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ERIN BATES Erin returns to handle pitreporting duties for 2013. Her smiling face is welcome in all the teams’ pit areas, and she’s always got the up-to-the-minute scoop. Erin will also be at the podium getting riders’ first reactions as they come off the track. It’s no easy task, but Erin’s the best in the business.

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JEFF EMIG The 1997 Supercross Champion and a three-time motocross champion joins Ralph in the booth to provide color commentary during the races, and to offer his insightful “Keys to the Race.” Jeff has a good eye when it comes to evolving track conditions and the riders’ mental states. It’s his job to answer the hows and whys of what you’re seeing on the track.

CUDBY

RALPH SHEHEEN The wily veteran of this broadcasting group, Ralph is serving as the voice of Monster Energy Supercross for the sixth straight year, and for good reason: He’s excellent at what he does. For two decades, he’s been honing his craft via every discipline of motorcycle racing imaginable. Ralph’s passion for the sport translates into genuine excitement during the broadcasts, and his insight makes him the cornerstone of the team.

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STADIUM

REGION

PAGE

January 5, 2013

Anaheim, CA

Angel Stadium of Anaheim

SX250 W

January 12, 2013

Phoenix, AZ

Chase Field

SX250 W

January 19, 2013

Anaheim, CA

Angel Stadium of Anaheim

SX250 W

January 26, 2013

Oakland, CA

O.co Coliseum

SX250 W

February 2, 2013

Anaheim, CA

Angel Stadium of Anaheim

SX250 W

February 9, 2013

San Diego, CA

Qualcomm Stadium

SX250 W

February 16, 2013

Arlington, TX

Cowboys Stadium

SX250 E

February 23, 2013

Atlanta, GA

Georgia Dome

SX250 E

March 2, 2013

St. Louis, MO

Edward Jones Dome

SX250 E

March 9, 2013

*Daytona, FL

Daytona International Speedway

SX250 E

March 16, 2013

Indianapolis, IN

Lucas Oil Stadium

SX250 E

March 23, 2013

Toronto, ON

Rogers Centre

SX250 E

April 6, 2013

Houston, TX

Reliant Stadium

SX250 E

April 13, 2013

Minneapolis, MN

Metrodome

SX250 E

April 20, 2013

Seattle, WA

CenturyLink Field

SX250 W

April 27, 2013

Salt Lake City, UT

Rice-Eccles Stadium

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May 4, 2013

Las Vegas, NV

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RACE

Western Regional 250SX Race 1

THE RACE January 5, 2013 Angel Stadium

LIVE BROADCAST Both Classes: January 5 at 9:30 p.m. EST* *Airtime subject to change

PRO PERSPECTIVE Josh Grant

THERE ARE

BIG EXPECTATIONS FROM ALL THE

BUILT-UP

PRESSURE CUDBY

OF THE OFF-SEASON

“The Anaheim season opener was my best race ever.

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I won it in 2009. It’s obviously the first race and there are big expectations from all the built-up pressure of the off-season, and that makes it pretty exciting. The first few races, really, have extra pressure until you finally get into your routine. “The Anaheim dirt, it gets beat up because they run a lot of events there—not only supercross but also Monster Jam. It can get slippery. But I like it. I have no complaints because it’s in my back yard in Southern California. “Growing up, I went to pretty much every race they had there, back when Jeremy McGrath and Ricky Carmichael were battling, and before that. I had no clue I would ever be there myself. It’s just a great race—the only thing I can really say is that the season opener in Anaheim is awesome.”

ANAHEIM

ARLINGTON

PHOENIX OAKLAND

SAN DIEGO

ATLANTA

ST. LOUIS INDIANAPOLIS

TORONTO HOUSTON

MINNEAPOLIS

SEATTLE

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

450SX CLASS Recent Winners

ANAHEIM FACTS : : Excluding 1980, 1988, 1997, and 1998,

small group of riders who have swept the

Anaheim has hosted at least one round

Anaheim stops when Angel Stadium has

every year since 1976. For many of those

hosted two rounds per year.

years, it has hosted multiple races per season. With fifty-seven races under its

: : Honda and Yamaha are tied for premier-

belt, Angel Stadium has hosted more

class wins at Anaheim with nineteen

supercross races than any venue in the

apiece. Kawasaki has eleven, Suzuki seven.

history of the sport.

2012

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2011

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2010

James Stewart

YAM

2009

Josh Grant

YAM

2008

Chad Reed

YAM

2007

James Stewart

KAW

2006

James Stewart

KAW

2005

Kevin Windham

HON

2004

Chad Reed

YAM

250SX CLASS Recent Winners 2012

Cole Seely

: : In 1998, a sponsorship deal with Edison : : Angel Stadium will once again

2011

Josh Hansen

KAW

International renamed the stadium Edison

host three stops of Monster Energy

International Field of Anaheim. Edison

2010

Jake Weimer

KAW

Supercross in 2013. James Stewart

International exited their sponsorship at the

2009

Jake Weimer

KAW

(2007) and Chad Reed (2008) are the only

conclusion of 2003, and the stadium has

2008

Ryan Dungey

SUZ

two riders who have swept all three races

been called Angel Stadium of Anaheim (An-

2007

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

in one year. When Ryan Villopoto swept

gel Stadium for short) ever since. Edisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

2006

Andrew Short

HON

both races last year, he joined Ezra Lusk

insignia can still be found on the ends of

2005

Nathan Ramsey

KTM

(1999) and Jeremy McGrath (2000) in the

seating rows throughout the ballpark.

2004

Ivan Tedesco

KAW

HON

PHOENIX, AZ 2

RACE

Western Regional 250SX Race 2

THE RACE January 12, 2013 Chase Field

LIVE BROADCAST Both Classes: January 12 at 9:30 p.m. EST* *Airtime subject to change

PRO PERSPECTIVE Kevin Windham

IT TAKES A LOT OF THROTTLE CONTROL

SINCE IT GETS

POLISHED UNDERNEATH

CUDBY

AND SILTY ON TOP

“Phoenix has been a good town for me. I’ve won there

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before. And it wasn’t [a big deal] like the transfers of today, but that was the first place I ever did a transfer. That first one was pretty gnarly in my mind, but it’s a joke compared to the ones I do now! But it’s a great town—great energy there. “Phoenix’s dirt is good for me, because it takes a lot of throttle control since it gets polished underneath and silty on top. You’ll see a fair amount of crashes and guys losing front ends. In California, where most of us test and train, it’s hard-packed, but in Phoenix it’s hard-pack with a bit of silt on the top, so that makes it even more of a challenge. But that can also make it fun to try to figure out the best way to handle it.” CUDBY

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ANAHEIM

ARLINGTON

PHOENIX OAKLAND

SAN DIEGO

ATLANTA

ST. LOUIS INDIANAPOLIS

TORONTO HOUSTON

MINNEAPOLIS

SEATTLE

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

450SX CLASS Recent Winners

PHOENIX FACTS : : Last year Ryan Dungey won the Phoenix

2012

Ryan Dungey

KTM

2011

James Stewart

YAM

2010

Ryan Dungey

SUZ

2009

James Stewart

YAM

2008

James Stewart

KAW

2007

James Stewart

KAW

2006

Ricky Carmichael

SUZ

2005

Ricky Carmichael

SUZ

2004

Kevin Windham

HON

250SX CLASS Jean-Michel Bayle, taking place in 1991.

Recent Winners

first premier-class supercross victory. In

: : Like most of Arizona, Phoenix stays on

2012

Dean Wilson

2010, the venue also served as the site of

Mountain Standard Time all year, never

2011

Josh Hansen

KAW

the first 450SX win of Dungey’s career.

moving the clock forward or back.

2010

Jake Weimer

KAW

: : The Phoenix race was first held at

: : Chase Field is shaped like a

2009

Ryan Dungey

SUZ

Chase Field in 1999 and has been there

massive airport hangar, has a retract-

2008

Jake Weimer

HON

ever since—but it’s not the only location

able roof that opens in five minutes,

2007

Christophe Pourcel KAW

in Phoenix that has hosted a supercross

boasts air conditioning, and features

2006

Nathan Ramsey

KTM

race. Sun Devil Stadium used to host

a real grass field when Major League

2005

Broc Hepler

SUZ

supercross, with the final race, won by

Baseball is in season.

2004

Ivan Tedesco

KAW

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RACE

Western Regional 250SX Race 3

THE RACE January 19, 2013 Angel Stadium

ON THE AIR 450SX: 250SX: January 20 at 12:00 p.m. EST* January 20 at 1:00 p.m. EST* *Airtime subject to change

PRO PERSPECTIVE Jake Weimer

THERE’S

ALWAYS A

GREAT

CROWD, WHICH WE GET TO

INTERACT WITH IN THE

CUDBY

PITS

“Any time we go to Anaheim is special. That stadium

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has a lot of history in supercross, so we’re all usually pretty excited about it. Most of us live in California, so we get to sleep in our own beds, which is a nice change. It’s also close to Kawasaki headquarters, so there’s always a big group from Kawasaki. “We get to go to Anaheim a few times each year, so when we arrive for the second stop in Anaheim, the hype is worn down and the nerves of the first round are gone. We can concentrate on racing. “The track is always good there. As the temperature drops into the evening, the dirt tends to change as well. There’s always a great crowd, which we get to interact with in the pits and can hear and feel on the track.”

ANAHEIM

ARLINGTON

PHOENIX OAKLAND

SAN DIEGO

ATLANTA

ST. LOUIS INDIANAPOLIS

TORONTO HOUSTON

MINNEAPOLIS

SEATTLE

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

450SX CLASS Recent Winners

ANAHEIM II FACTS : : In 2011 and 2012, the third race of

the A-frame scoreboard behind the out-

Monster Energy Supercross was held in

field wall. The scoreboard was eventually

L.A. at Dodger Stadium. This year, the

moved to the parking lot, where it remains

third race was again scheduled to take

to this day.

place at Dodger Stadium but was moved to Angel Stadium at the last minute due to

: : The Angels and Rams shared Anaheim

necessary construction during baseball’s

Stadium for fifteen years until the Rams

off-season.

moved to St. Louis in 1995.

2012

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2011

James Stewart

YAM

2010

Ryan Dungey

SUZ

2009

James Stewart

YAM

2008

Chad Reed

YAM

2007

James Stewart

KAW

2006

Ricky Carmichael

SUZ

2005

Ricky Carmichael

SUZ

2004

Chad Reed

YAM

250SX CLASS Recent Winners 2012

Eli Tomac

HON

2011

Josh Hansen

KAW

2010

Jake Weimer

KAW

2009

Ryan Dungey

SUZ

2008

Ryan Dungey

SUZ

2007

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

: : The Angels have been playing at Angel

: : Jeremy McGrath would tally his final

Stadium, which was originally modeled

supercross win in Angel Stadium in 2001.

2006

Grant Langston

KAW

after Dodger Stadium, since 1966. It

To this day, McGrath’s staggering record of

2005

Ivan Tedesco

KAW

became known as the “Big A” because of

seventy-two wins remains unbroken.

2004

Ivan Tedesco

KAW

OAKLAND, CA 4

RACE

Western Regional 250SX Race 4

THE RACE January 26, 2013 O. co Coliseum

ON THE AIR 450SX: January 27 at 12:00 p.m. EST*

250SX: January 27 at 1:00 p.m. EST* *Airtime subject to change

PRO PERSPECTIVE James Stewart

IT’S A

TOUGH

TRACK BECAUSE THE DIRT IS ALWAYS

SOFT, WHICH

MAKES A LOT

CUDBY

OF RUTS

“Oakland is always a special place because I’ve won

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there before, but also the fans are always cool. The stadium is historic, with the Oakland Raiders playing there, and the dirt is always pretty cool. It’s even rained a few times, but the dirt was still pretty good and manageable. It’s a tough track because the dirt is soft, which makes a lot of ruts. “Overall, it’s one of my favorite circuits, one I look forward to on the West Coast and really all year round for the full supercross season. Since the race has been in Oakland, I’ve been two-for-two on wins. One was a muddy win and one was a great battle to the finish with a bunch of guys, so that was a really fun one. I look forward to showing up again this year and seeing what’s in store.”

ANAHEIM

ARLINGTON

PHOENIX OAKLAND

SAN DIEGO

ATLANTA

ST. LOUIS INDIANAPOLIS

TORONTO HOUSTON

MINNEAPOLIS

SEATTLE

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

450SX CLASS Recent Winners

OAKLAND FACTS

2012

James Stewart

YAM

: : With a total of two race wins, Yamaha

: : Honda and Kawasaki are the only

2011

James Stewart

YAM

has more premier-class victories in

manufacturers to take 250SX wins in Oak-

1984

Ron Lechien

HON

Oakland than any other manufacturer.

land. When the venue held races in 1979,

Both came from James Stewart, in 2011

’80 and ’84, there was no such thing as a

1980

Kent Howerton

SUZ

and 2012.

250SX, Lites, or 125cc Class.

1979

Jim Weinert

KAW

250SX CLASS

: : Jimmy Weinert won the first supercross

: : The O.co Coliseum serves as home to

in Oakland in 1979. The track was con-

both the Oakland Athletics and the Oak-

structed entirely out of sand, prompting

land Raiders. In 2008 and ’09, the Coli-

Weinert to use a paddle tire to propel him

seum also served as a big-game venue for

2012

Eli Tomac

HON

to victory.

MLS soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes.

2011

Broc Tickle

KAW

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ANAHEIM, CA 5

RACE

Western Regional 250SX Race 5

THE RACE February 2, 2013 Angel Stadium

LIVE BROADCAST Both Classes: February 2 at 10:30 p.m. EST* *Airtime subject to change

PRO PERSPECTIVE Ken Roczen

BECAUSE WE RACE

THERE A FEW

TIMES, THEY

WILL MIX IT UP AND DO SOME

FUN THINGS

WITH THE CUDBY

OBSTACLES

“The Anaheim races are always pretty awesome.

GO GREEN

They draw a huge crowd, and that makes it exciting—plus it’s very close to where I live in California. This was the first supercross race I ever did in the U.S., so for me it’s always special to come to that place. “They do a pretty good job with the Anaheim track every time. The dirt is good. Because we race there a few times, they will mix it up and do some fun things with the obstacles, so yeah, I really like racing there. It’s definitely a special place for supercross.”

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ANAHEIM

ARLINGTON

PHOENIX OAKLAND

SAN DIEGO

ATLANTA

ST. LOUIS INDIANAPOLIS

TORONTO HOUSTON

MINNEAPOLIS

SEATTLE

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

450SX CLASS Recent Winners

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2009

James Stewart

YAM

2008

Chad Reed

YAM

2007

James Stewart

KAW

2006

Ricky Carmichael

SUZ

2005

Ricky Carmichael

SUZ

2004

Kevin Windham

HON

2003

Ricky Carmichael

HON

2002

Ricky Carmichael

HON

250SX CLASS

ANAHEIM FACTS : : With more races occurring in Anaheim

2010

Recent Winners cated in close proximity to Angel Stadium.

than any other venue on the circuit, it’s no

2010

Trey Canard

HON

wonder Angel Stadium has produced quite

: : The Angels won their first and only

2009

Jake Weimer

KAW

a few first-time winners: Kent Howerton in

World Series title in 2002 in a seven-game

1979, Donnie Hansen in 1982, David Bai-

series over the San Francisco Giants. The

2008

Jason Lawrence

YAM

ley in 1983, Johnny O’Mara in 1984, Da-

following year, the Walt Disney Corporation

2007

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

mon Bradshaw in 1990, Jeremy McGrath

sold the team to advertising mogul Arturo

2006

Grant Langston

KAW

in 1993, and Chad Reed in 2003.

Moreno.

2005

Ivan Tedesco

KAW

2004

Ivan Tedesco

KAW

: : The Disneyland theme park, one of

: : The famed “Big A” cost $1 million to

2003

James Stewart

KAW

California’s biggest tourist attractions, is lo-

build in 1966.

2002

Brock Sellards

KTM

SAN DIEGO, CA 6

RACE

Western Regional 250SX Race 6

THE RACE February 9, 2013 Qualcomm Stadium

LIVE BROADCAST Both Classes: February 9 at 10:30 p.m. EST* *Airtime subject to change

PRO PERSPECTIVE Chad Reed

FOR SOME REASON THE ATMOSPHERE,

THE DIRT, THE STADIUM,

IT HAS A SPECIAL

FEEL CUDBY

TO ME

“I probably have the best memories from San Diego,

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and the fact that I’m the winningest rider there means a lot. Every time I’ve been there as a full-time rider in the big class, I’ve been on the podium. I just go there, and for some reason the atmosphere, the dirt, the stadium, it has a special feel to me. It was my first ever race in the U.S. when I tried one in 1999. Now it’s grown into kind of like my home event. I also like that it’s the first football stadium we race in each year after all the baseball stadiums, and I’ve always preferred the layout of the football stadiums. “They started using new dirt there a few years ago, and it’s actually more like Anaheim dirt now. It’s harder, where it used to be a little softer and rut up more. For me it’s really just about the vibe—if you go to a race you’re dreading, it seems like it never starts off good, where when you go to a stadium that has worked for you in the past, everything feels good all day.”

ANAHEIM

ARLINGTON

PHOENIX OAKLAND

SAN DIEGO

ATLANTA

ST. LOUIS INDIANAPOLIS

TORONTO HOUSTON

MINNEAPOLIS

SEATTLE

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

450SX CLASS Recent Winners 2012

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2011

Chad Reed

HON

2010

Davi Millsaps

HON

2009

James Stewart

YAM

2008

Chad Reed

YAM

2007

Chad Reed

YAM

2006

James Stewart

KAW

2005

Chad Reed

YAM

2004

Chad Reed

YAM

250SX CLASS

SAN DIEGO FACTS

Recent Winners

: : Winning six of the last ten 450SX

: : San Diego Stadium was renamed Jack

races held in Qualcomm Stadium, Chad

Murphy Stadium in 1984 in honor of the

2012

Dean Wilson

Reed has enjoyed tremendous suc-

famous late San Diego sportswriter. In

2011

Eli Tomac

HON

cess in San Diego. Last year he nearly

1997 it became Qualcomm Stadium,

took another win here but was bested

after the telecommunications company

2010

Jake Weimer

KAW

by Ryan Villopoto in a thrilling race that

paid the city $18 million to complete an

2009

Ryan Dungey

SUZ

went down to the wire.

expansion project.

2008

Jason Lawrence

YAM

2007

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

: : Today San Diego hosts the sixth race of

: : Suzuki has yet to win a race in Qual-

2006

Andrew Short

HON

Monster Energy Supercross, but from 1980-

comm Stadium.

2005

Nathan Ramsey

KTM

2004

Ivan Tedesco

KAW

â&#x20AC;&#x2122;82 it was the final race of the season.

ARLINGTON, TX 7

RACE

Eastern Regional 250SX Race 1

THE RACE February 16, 2013 Cowboys Stadium

LIVE BROADCAST Both Classes: February 16 at 9:30 p.m. EST* *Airtime subject to change

PRO PERSPECTIVE Andrew Short

THE COOLEST

PART OF ARLINGTON

IS THE

ATMOSPHERE

THAT SURROUNDS

THAT MASSIVE CUDBY

BUILDING

GO GREEN

“The coolest part of Arlington is the atmosphere that surrounds that massive building. Everyone is hyped to race in Jerry Jones’ house. The track is always pretty tough because it’s hard-packed and slippery, and it takes a lot of throttle control and technique to master it. You’ll see riders succeed that have throttle control. That doesn’t always apply itself on other tracks. The dirt alone makes it unique compared to other events.”

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ARLINGTON

PHOENIX OAKLAND

SAN DIEGO

ATLANTA

ST. LOUIS INDIANAPOLIS

TORONTO HOUSTON

MINNEAPOLIS

SEATTLE

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

450SX CLASS Recent Winners

recorded their first 250SX Class wins at

Doug Henry, Kevin Windham, and James

Cowboys Stadium.

2010

Ryan Dungey

SUZ

2008

Chad Reed

YAM

2007

James Stewart

KAW

2006

Chad Reed

YAM

2005

James Stewart

KAW

2004

Chad Reed

YAM

2003

Chad Reed

YAM

Justin Barcia

HON

2011

Dean Wilson

KAW

2010

Blake Baggett

SUZ

2008

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2007

Ben Townley

KAW

2006

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

Class win at the now imploded Texas

2005

Grant Langston

KAW

Stadium in 2001 with Grant Langston.

2004

Ivan Tedesco

KAW

2003

James Stewart

KAW

: : The Monster Energy Supercross race in Arlington is the half way point between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.

premier-class win of his career in 2005 at

: : Both Ryan Villopoto and Blake Baggett

HON

2012

Stewart have all won races in both class-

the home of the Cowboys.

KAW

Trey Canard

Recent Winners

: : Mike LaRocco, Jeremy McGrath,

: : James Stewart recorded the first

Ryan Villopoto

2011

250SX CLASS

ARLINGTON FACTS

es at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.

2012

: : KTM recorded its first 250SX

ATLANTA, GA 8

RACE

Eastern Regional 250SX Race 2

THE RACE February 23, 2013 Georgia Dome

LIVE BROADCAST Both Classes: February 23 at 7:30 p.m. EST* *Airtime subject to change

PRO PERSPECTIVE Justin Barcia

THE DIRT IS

RED CLAY, WHICH CAN GET

PRETTY RUTTED, SO YOU REALLY

NEED TO

STAY

CUDBY

FOCUSED GO GREEN

“The Georgia Dome is always packed full of fans and the pits get pretty crazy since everything is inside. I guess you could say Atlanta is my home race since I only live a few hours away, so it is a really fun round for me. “Last year I got the holeshot and won, which was awesome because the track was really tough. It was one of the most technical tracks, with a long rhythm section and a sand section right after a single. The dirt is red clay, which can get pretty rutted, so you really need to stay focused. I’m looking forward to heading back to Atlanta in 2013 to race in the premier class.”

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ARLINGTON

PHOENIX OAKLAND

SAN DIEGO

ATLANTA

ST. LOUIS INDIANAPOLIS

TORONTO HOUSTON

MINNEAPOLIS

SEATTLE

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

450SX CLASS Recent Winners 2012

Ryan Dungey

KTM

2011

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2010

Ryan Dungey

SUZ

2009

James Stewart

YAM

2008

Davi Millsaps

HON

2007

James Stewart

KAW

2006

Ricky Carmichael

SUZ

2005

Ricky Carmichael

SUZ

2004

Chad Reed

YAM

250SX CLASS

ATLANTA FACTS

Recent Winners

: : Damon Bradshaw and Mark Barnett

: : Bob Hannah (1977), Chuck Sun

won the final premier-class supercross

(1980), Jeff Stanton (1989), Damon

2012

Justin Barcia

HON

races of their respective careers in

Huffman (1997), and Davi Millsaps

2011

Dean Wilson

KAW

Atlanta.

(2008) all took their first premier-class

2010

Christophe Pourcel KAW

2009

Christophe Pourcel KAW

2008

Trey Canard

HON

2007

Ryan Dungey

SUZ

2006

Josh Grant

HON

2005

Grant Langston

KAW

2004

James Stewart

KAW

wins in Atlanta.

: : With a total of 8,300 tons of reinforced steel used in the construction of the

: : The first 250SX race in Atlanta was

Georgia Dome, the structure required more

held on February 23, 1985. Eddie Warren

than the total weight of iron and steel used

won on a Kawasaki.

in the building of the Eiffel Tower.

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ST. LOUIS, MO 9

RACE

Eastern Regional 250SX Race 3

THE RACE March 2, 2013 Edward Jones Dome

ON THE AIR 450SX: March 3 at 12:00 p.m. EST*

250SX: March 3 at 1:00 p.m. EST* *Airtime subject to change

PRO PERSPECTIVE Justin Brayton

THE DIRT

IS REALLY

GOOD THERE.

IT’S REALLY

TACKY AND JUST ABOUT

CUDBY

PERFECT “For me, St. Louis is probably the race I look forward

GO GREEN

to the most all year. First reason is, it’s the closest to where I grew up in Iowa, so a lot of family and friends who come in to see it. Second, the dirt is really good there. It’s really tacky and just about perfect. I’m not sure if it’s because I grew up on dirt like that and I’m used to it, or if it’s just that good, but I love it. A lot of riders say they like this dirt, so there must be something to it. Finally, the pits have the best set up. Everything is indoors, and both the fans and riders can just walk from the pits to the track. It’s definitely a race I look forward to all year.”

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ANAHEIM

ARLINGTON

PHOENIX OAKLAND

SAN DIEGO

ATLANTA

ST. LOUIS INDIANAPOLIS

TORONTO HOUSTON

MINNEAPOLIS

SEATTLE

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

450SX CLASS Recent Winners

ST. LOUIS FACTS

2012

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2011

James Stewart

YAM

2010

Ryan Dungey

SUZ

2009

Chad Reed

SUZ

2008

Kevin Windham

HON

2007

Ricky Carmichael

SUZ

2006

Chad Reed

YAM

2005

Ricky Carmichael

SUZ

2004

Chad Reed

YAM

250SX CLASS Recent Winners

: : The final win of Ricky Carmichaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

: : When Pope John Paul II celebrated mass

professional supercross career came in St.

at the Edward Jones Dome in 1999, the

2012

Justin Barcia

HON

Louis in 2007.

venue became the site of the largest indoor

2011

Justin Barcia

HON

gathering ever held in the United States.

2010

Justin Barcia

HON

2009

Blake Wharton

HON

2008

Trey Canard

HON

2007

Ben Townley

KAW

2006

Davi Millsaps

HON

2005

Grant Langston

KAW

2004

James Stewart

KAW

: : The first year St. Louis hosted a supercross race was 1996. Jeff Emig

: : The seating capacity of the Edward

beat Jeremy McGrath to spoil his perfect

Jones Dome is 66,000, but the first four-

season, while Yamaha-mounted Kevin

teen rows are retractable to provide space

Windham was victorious on a 125.

for meetings and trade shows.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN 11 RACE

Eastern Regional 250SX Race 5

THE RACE March 16, 2013 Lucas Oil Stadium

LIVE BROADCAST Both Classes: March 16 at 7:30 p.m. EST* *Airtime subject to change

PRO PERSPECTIVE Trey Canard

THE WHOOPS

AND THE CORNERS

GET REALLY RUTTED AND YOU HAVE TO BE

SMART WITH LINE

CUDBY

SELECTION

that was pretty special. That was the last race in the old RCA Dome. Now we race in Lucas Oil Stadium, and that place is just amazing. It’s very comfortable and would be a great place to watch the race from. The pits are outside. Some teams pit out there; others set something up inside. And we actually sign autographs up in the concourse instead of the pits, which is unique. It’s nice to get to do something different. “The dirt is very soft there. It can get very rutted, and when that happens you have to be precise. The whoops and the corners get really rutted and you have to be smart with line selection. When it’s soft like that, sometimes the whoops are nonexistent by the end of the race—they’ll break down that badly. Some people have been saying the dirt is getting harder there, but that was only the case one year. Every other year it still seemed pretty soft, so you have to handle the ruts.”

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“I won the 250SX Class the first time I raced there, so

ANAHEIM

ARLINGTON

PHOENIX OAKLAND

SAN DIEGO

ATLANTA

ST. LOUIS INDIANAPOLIS

TORONTO HOUSTON

MINNEAPOLIS

SEATTLE

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

450SX CLASS Recent Winners 2012

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2011

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2010

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2009

Chad Reed

SUZ

2008

Chad Reed

YAM

2007

James Stewart

KAW

2006

Ricky Carmichael

SUZ

2005

Ricky Carmichael

SUZ

2004

Mike LaRocco

HON

250SX CLASS

INDIANAPOLIS FACTS

Recent Winners

: : Last year at Indianapolis a big crash

: : A small increase in food and beverage

from Kyle Cunningham triggered a red flag

taxes in six surrounding counties, as well

2012

Blake Wharton

SUZ

on the fifth lap of the 250SX Class Main

as the sale of Indianapolis Colts license

2011

Ryan Sipes

YAM

Event. Instead of reloading the gate, riders

plates, helped pay for Lucas Oil Stadiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

were lined up in single file in the order in

estimated $720 million price tag.

2010

Christophe Pourcel KAW

2009

Austin Stroupe

KAW

2008

Trey Canard

HON

2007

Ryan Dungey

SUZ

which they were last scored. Blake Wharton went on to win the race.

: : In 1992, Yamaha-mounted Jimmy Button won the first 250SX race held in

2006

Davi Millsaps

HON

was held in the RCA Dome, which has

2005

Davi Millsaps

SUZ

since been demolished.

2004

Josh Hansen

YAM

: : Prior to 2009, the Indianapolis round

Indianapolis.

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TORONTO, ON 12 RACE

Eastern Regional 250SX Race 6

THE RACE March 23, 2013 Rogers Centre

Ottawa

LIVE BROADCAST Both Classes: March 23 at 8:00 p.m. EST* *Airtime subject to change

Dean Wilson

‘

PRO PERSPECTIVE

BECAUSE OF THE

COLD

AND SNOW,

THE DIRT

USUALLY HAS SOME

FROST AND MOISTURE CUDBY

IN IT

“Toronto is one my favorite races. I spent some time

FREDRICKSON

growing up in Canada, and Toronto is a great city. I have lots of friends and family up there and tons of fans that support me, so I always enjoy going. “The track is always pretty challenging. Because of the cold and snow, the dirt usually has some frost and moisture in it. It ruts up quite a bit, tends to have some rocks, and breaks down as the night goes on. The pits are outside, which can be cold but isn’t really a factor. Last time I was there I won, so I can deal with it!”

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ANAHEIM

ARLINGTON

PHOENIX OAKLAND

SAN DIEGO

ATLANTA

ST. LOUIS INDIANAPOLIS

TORONTO HOUSTON

MINNEAPOLIS

SEATTLE

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

450SX CLASS Recent Winners 2012

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2011

Ryan Dungey

SUZ

2010

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2009

James Stewart

YAM

2008

Chad Reed

YAM

2006

Chad Reed

YAM

2005

James Stewart

KAW

2004

Ricky Carmichael

HON

250SX CLASS

TORONTO FACTS

Recent Winners

: : In 2008, Chad Reed won the

itself weights over 21 million pounds

supercross in Toronto to become the

and takes about twenty minutes to

2012

Justin Barcia

HON

venue’s first two-time winner. Reed’s first

open or close.

2011

Dean Wilson

KAW

2010

Justin Barcia

HON

win in Toronto came in 2006.

: : Following the 2010 Toronto : : Ricky Carmichael won the inaugural

Supercross, Dean Wilson experienced

2009

Christophe Pourcel KAW

supercross in Toronto on a Suzuki in 2004.

a paperwork problem at the border as

2008

Shaun Skinner

HON

he was attempting to reenter the United

2006

Martin Davalos

KTM

2005

Davi Millsaps

HON

2004

Nathan Ramsey

HON

: : Like Chase Field, Reliant Stadium,

States. The issue temporarily kept Wil-

and Lucas Oil Stadium, the Rogers

son in Canada, forcing him to miss two

Centre has a retractable roof. The roof

races before he was able to return.

HOUSTON, TX 13 RACE

Eastern Regional 250SX Race 7

THE RACE April 6, 2013 Reliant Stadium

LIVE BROADCAST Both Classes: April 6 at 9:30 p.m. EST* *Airtime subject to change

PRO PERSPECTIVE Mike Alessi

I LAND

AND GO STRAIGHT

FROM THE PLANE TO

SPRING CREEK

BBQ

AND EAT AS

CUDBY

MUCH AS I CAN

GO GREEN

“Houston is a great place to hold a supercross race. The atmosphere inside the stadium makes for a great race. The fans at this race are awesome, and I always have a great time with them. I’m a big fan of Texas—I love the food and the people, so I’m always excited when it’s time to go back. I have a ritual when I get to Texas every year: I land and go straight from the plane to Spring Creek BBQ and eat as much as I can. “At Houston last year I finished fourth. The track had a great flow to it, and I love the dirt Texas provides. I’m excited to see what racing will hold for 2013.”

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ARLINGTON

PHOENIX OAKLAND

SAN DIEGO

ATLANTA

ST. LOUIS INDIANAPOLIS

TORONTO HOUSTON

MINNEAPOLIS

SEATTLE

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

450SX CLASS Recent Winners

ful at events in Houston,winning four

tioned Supercross Championship Series

consecutive races from 1985 to 1988.

of 1974, the supercross in Houston is the

: : Travis Preston delivered Husqvarna its one and only 250SX win at the supercross in Houston in 2001.

and 500cc classes at the very first supercross in Houston.

: : Over 50 percent of Reliant Stadium is made of glass.

: : Jeff Ward was tremendously success-

KAW HON

2010

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2009

James Stewart

YAM

2008

Kevin Windham

HON

2007

James Stewart

KAW

2006

James Stewart

KAW

2005

James Stewart

KAW

2004

Chad Reed

YAM

Recent Winners

: : Dating back to the original AMA-sanc-

: : Jim Pomeroy won both the 250

Ryan Villopoto Trey Canard

250SX CLASS

HOUSTON FACTS

oldest round in the books.

2012 2011

2012

Ken Roczen

KTM

2011

Justin Barcia

HON

2010

Christophe Pourcel KAW

2009

Christophe Pourcel KAW

2008

Austin Stroupe

KAW

2007

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2006

Davi Millsaps

HON

2005

Andrew Short

HON

2004

James Stewart

KAW

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 14 RACE

Eastern Regional 250SX Race 8

THE RACE April 13, 2013 Metrodome

ON THE AIR 450SX: April 14 at 12:00 p.m. EST*

250SX: April 14 at 1:00 p.m. EST* *Airtime subject to change

PRO PERSPECTIVE Ryan Dungey

EVERY YEAR

AS A KID

WE WOULD GO TO THAT RACE, AND IT WOULD

REALLY HELP

GETTING

THROUGH

THOSE CUDBY

WINTERS

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“Having supercross back in Minneapolis is really exciting for me. Every year as a kid we would go to that race, and it would really help getting through those winters, because they can be kind of long up there! I was actually able to race it once as part of the KTM Jr. Supercross Challenge, which was really cool. And the time of year they’re holding it now, the fans are ready to start getting out and seeing some action. “Holding it in April, they should be able to have the pits outside, so the fans should get a different experience than before. Inside, the track should have good dirt, so there should be some good racing too.”

ANAHEIM

ARLINGTON

PHOENIX OAKLAND

SAN DIEGO

ATLANTA

ST. LOUIS INDIANAPOLIS

TORONTO HOUSTON

MINNEAPOLIS

SEATTLE

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

450SX CLASS Recent Winners

MINNEAPOLIS FACTS

2008

Josh Hill

YAM

2004

Kevin Windham

HON

2003

Ricky Carmichael

HON

2002

Ricky Carmichael

HON

2001

Ricky Carmichael

KAW

2000

David Vuillemin

YAM

1999

Jeremy McGrath

YAM

1998

Jeremy McGrath

YAM

1997

Jeremy McGrath

SUZ

250SX CLASS

: : Josh Hill won the last race to take place

Kevin Windham, Ricky Carmichael, Jeremy

in Minneapolis on a Yamaha in 2008. It

McGrath, and David Vuillemin.

Recent Winners

: : The Metrodome’s roof is an air-supported

2008

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

dome that requires 250,000 cubic feet of pres-

2004

James Stewart

KAW

2003

Branden Jesseman SUZ

2002

Chad Reed

YAM

2001

Travis Pastrana

SUZ

2000

Shae Bentley

KAW

Kingman hit a ball into one of the roof’s

1999

David Pingree

SUZ

: : Only five different riders have premier-

drainage holes and it never came down. It

1998

Stephane Roncada HON

class wins in Minneapolis—Josh Hill,

was ruled a ground-rule double.

1997

Kevin Windham

was the first—and so far only—premierclass win of Hill’s career.

: : The first supercross race in Minneapolis

sure per minute to remain in place. That’s why

took place in 1994 and was won by Honda’s

the building uses revolving doors, which are de-

Jeremy McGrath. With a total of six wins to

signed to prevent a loss of internal air pressure.

his credit in Minneapolis, he’s the most successful rider the Metrodome has ever seen.

: : In 1984, Oakland Athletics batter Dave

YAM

SEATTLE, WA 15 RACE

Western Regional 250SX Race 7

THE RACE April 20, 2013 CenturyLink Field

ON THE AIR 450SX: April 21 at 12:00 p.m. EST*

250SX: April 21 at 1:00 p.m. EST* *Airtime subject to change

PRO PERSPECTIVE Ryan Villopoto

WEATHER IS

ALWAYS A FACTOR IN

SEATTLE AND CAN PLAY A LARGE ROLE IN THE OUTCOME

OF THE

CUDBY

RACE

“Seattle is always a unique race for me. It’s pretty

GO GREEN

close to my hometown, so all my family and friends from growing up all come out. It’s also one of the busiest races for me. Because I grew up in the area, I have tons of media obligations to take care of with local TV and radio stations on Thursday, which is press day. “Weather is always a factor in Seattle and can play a large role in the outcome of the race. It’s rarely dry there, so you can expect deep ruts and a developing track. I’ve won there a few times, but the past two years haven’t been the greatest. Last year I had already wrapped up the championship by then, so hopefully I can be in that position again.” MILAN

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ARLINGTON

PHOENIX OAKLAND

SAN DIEGO

ATLANTA

ST. LOUIS INDIANAPOLIS

TORONTO HOUSTON

MINNEAPOLIS

SEATTLE

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

450SX CLASS Recent Winners

SEATTLE FACTS

2012

Andrew Short

HON

2011

James Stewart

YAM

2010

Kevin Windham

HON

2009

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2008

Kevin Windham

HON

2007

James Stewart

KAW

2006

James Stewart

KAW

2005

James Stewart

KAW

1999

Larry Ward

SUZ

250SX CLASS Recent Winners

: : Andrew Short won the first premierclass supercross of his career last year at the Seattle Supercross.

his rookie year by finishing fourth at the Seattle Supercross. The race winner that night was Kevin Windham.

2012

Ryan Sipes

YAM

2011

Cole Seely

HON

2010

Broc Tickle

YAM

2009

Ryan Dungey

SUZ

2008

Ryan Dungey

SUZ

: : With nineteen premier-class victories,

2007

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

Honda has more than double the wins of any other manufacturer in Seattle (Yamaha has nine, Kawasaki eight, and Suzuki five).

2006

Grant Langston

KAW

2005

Nathan Ramsey

KTM

1999

Nathan Ramsey

KAW

: : From 1978 through 1999, the Seattle

: : Suzukiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mike Healey won the first

Supercross was held in the Kingdome. From 1979 through 1989 it featured doubleheader races.

250SX race in Seattle in 1985.

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PRO PERSPECTIVE Davi Millsaps

WHEN IT’S

COLD, YOUR HANDS GO NUMB

DURING THE RACE

AND YOUR

FINGERS HURT SO

BAD IT’S CUDBY

RIDICULOUS

“Salt Lake City is different every year. The first year I raced it rained and snowed and hailed and it was freezing. The track was super muddy, but that actually made it a fun race. I think it’s cool being there. You’re at altitude and your bike is a little bit slower, and the track changes every year with the weather. So far, I think it’s the track that changes the most from year to year, and that makes it a challenge. You’ll look at the weather and think it’s going to be great, and it’ll turn crazy—or it will look bad and turn out okay. When it’s cold, your hands go numb during the race and your fingers hurt so bad it’s ridiculous. When K-Dub won in 2010 and I got second, my hands were numb the second lap! Either way, you’re going to freeze with the wind chill. “As far as being in shape, I don’t think the altitude makes much of a difference. Everybody’s in good enough shape where it doesn’t matter in a short supercross main.”

GO GREEN

CUDBY

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ARLINGTON

PHOENIX OAKLAND

SAN DIEGO

ATLANTA

ST. LOUIS INDIANAPOLIS

TORONTO HOUSTON

MINNEAPOLIS

SEATTLE

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

450SX CLASS Recent Winners 2012

Ryan Dungey

KTM

2011

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2010

Kevin Windham

HON

2009

James Stewart

YAM

2004

Kevin Windham

HON

2003

Chad Reed

YAM

2002

Ricky Carmichael

HON

2001

Ricky Carmichael

KAW

250SX CLASS

SALT LAKE CITY FACTS

Recent Winners

: : Kevin Windham has not won a

: : Because Rice-Eccles Stadium is a dry

supercross race since he was victorious

venue, it does not allow the sale or con-

2012

Eli Tomac

in the freezing rain, snow, and hail of the

sumption of alcohol on its premises.

2011

Eli Tomac

HON

2010

Josh Hansen

KAW

2009

Trey Canard

HON

2004

Ivan Tedesco

KAW

2003

James Stewart

KAW

2010 supercross race in Salt Lake City.

: : Suzuki has yet to secure a premier-class : : Salt Lake City was founded in 1847

win in Salt Lake City.

by a group of Mormon settlers. With a

HON

population of roughly 190,000, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the

: : Ricky Carmichael won the inaugural

most populous city in Utah.

premier-class race in Salt Lake City in 2001;

2002

James Stewart

KAW

Ernesto Fonseca won in the 250SX Class.

2001

Ernesto Fonseca

YAM

LAS VEGAS, NV 17 RACE

Eastern & Western Regional 250SX Shootout

THE RACE MAY 4, 2013 Sam Boyd Stadium

LIVE BROADCAST Both Classes: May 4 at 10:00 p.m. EST* *Airtime subject to change

PRO PERSPECTIVE Broc Tickle

IT’S NOT

JUST THE

VEGAS CROWD OR CALIFORNIA

CROWD—

THE CROWD IS

FROM CUDBY

ALL OVER

races, especially now that the East and West titles are decided there. I won my 2011 Lites title there, so it will always be special to me. It seems like that place gets the most fans that travel across the United States to go to it. It’s not just the Vegas crowd or California crowd—the crowd is from all over. “It’s normally slippery. They try to get as much water down as they can. If it starts wet, it’s normally good for the heats, but by the mains that just means it’s that much harder and that much bumpier. They always seem to go bigger for the jumps there, which is something different. For that race it always seems like the triples are a little bit bigger. That’s okay when it’s the last race of the year. Going to A1, everyone is pretty nervous, but by the last race we can usually jump everything on the first lap of practice.”

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“I think it’s cool because it’s one of the most exciting

ANAHEIM

ARLINGTON

PHOENIX OAKLAND

SAN DIEGO

ATLANTA

ST. LOUIS INDIANAPOLIS

TORONTO HOUSTON

MINNEAPOLIS

SEATTLE

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

450SX CLASS Recent Winners

Stadium, Sam Boyd Stadium was built in 1971 at a cost of $3.5 million.

: : The very first Dave Coombs Sr. East-West Shootout was held in 1997. Kevin Windham, that year’s 125 Western Regional Supercross Champ, was the first rider to win it.

: : In 2010, Monster Energy/ Pro Circuit Kawasaki swept the

Ryan Dungey

KTM

2011

Chad Reed

HON

2010

Ryan Dungey

SUZ

2009

Ryan Villopoto

KAW

2008

Chad Reed

YAM

2007

James Stewart

KAW

2006

James Stewart

KAW

2005

Chad Reed

YAM

2004

Kevin Windham

HON

250SX CLASS

LAS VEGAS FACTS : : Originally named Las Vegas

2012

Recent Winners Shootout podium: Jake Weimer won, Josh Hansen was second, and Christophe Pourcel took third. For good measure, their teammate Dean Wilson finished fourth!

: : In 2006, Ricky Carmichael and Chad Reed came into the Las Vegas finale tied with 316 points each, with James Stewart trailing by just a few points. Stewart won the race, but Carmichael’s second-place finish was enough to land him the championship.

2012

2011

West: Eli Tomac

HON

East: Justin Barcia

HON

Shootout: Justin Barcia

HON

West: Ken Roczen

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East: Blake Baggett

KAW

Shootout: Ryan Sipes

YAM

2010

Shootout: Jake Weimer

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2009

Shootout: Christophe Pourcel KAW

2008

Shootout: Ryan Dungey

2007

Shootout: Ryan Dungey

SUZ

2006

Shootout: Andrew Short

HON

2005

Shootout: Davi Millsaps

HON

2004

Shootout: James Stewart

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SUZ

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THE VITALS

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THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: January 31, 1992 BIRTHPLACE: Grande Terrace, CA RESIDENCE: Grande Terrace, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’8”/140 lbs. 2012 SEASON RESULT: 4th (250SX East) TWITTER: @blakebaggett4

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RYAN DUNGEY Red Bull KTM

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: December 4, 1989 BIRTHPLACE: Belle Plaine, MN RESIDENCE: Tallahassee, FL HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’10”/148 lbs. SX DEBUT: 2006

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THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: December 21, 1985 BIRTHPLACE: Bartow, FL RESIDENCE: Haines City, FL HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’8”/160 lbs. 2007

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THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: August 12, 1981 BIRTHPLACE: Albuquerque, NM RESIDENCE: Murrieta, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’8”/150 lbs. 2012 SEASON RESULT: 33rd CUDBY

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THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: March 14, 1984 BIRTHPLACE: Ft. Dodge, IA RESIDENCE: Huntersville, NC HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’10”/160 lbs.

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THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: December 6, 1987 BIRTHPLACE: Clearwater, FL RESIDENCE: Seminole, FL SX DEBUT: 2006 2012 SEASON RESULT: 11th TWITTER: @KyleChisholm11

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THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: December 17, 1987 BIRTHPLACE: Rupert, ID RESIDENCE: Murrieta, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’7”/145 lbs.

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THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: July 31, 1991 BIRTHPLACE: Pilot Point, TX RESIDENCE: Pilot Point, TX

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THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: December 28, 1991 BIRTHPLACE: Glasgow, Scotland RESIDENCE: San Jacinto, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’11”/155 lbs. 2012 SEASON RESULT: 2nd (250SX West) TWITTER: @DeanWilson15

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THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: February 15, 1988 BIRTHPLACE: St. Cloud, FL RESIDENCE: Murrieta, CA

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114

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THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: December 23, 1989 BIRTHPLACE: Wichita, KS RESIDENCE: Decatur, TX HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’8”/150 lbs. SX DEBUT: 2008 TWITTER: @WilHahn19

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THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: November 21, 1989 BIRTHPLACE: Cary, NC RESIDENCE: Murrieta, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’11”/165 lbs. SX DEBUT: 2007 2011 CUDBY

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CUDBY

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JASON ANDERSON Rockstar Energy Racing

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: February 17, 1993 BIRTHPLACE: Edgewood, NM RESIDENCE: Edgewood, NM

116

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THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: March 14, 1982 BIRTHPLACE: Kurri Kurri, Australia RESIDENCE: Tampa, FL HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’11”/170 lbs. SX DEBUT: 2002 2002

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THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: March 7, 1991 BIRTHPLACE: Sun City, CA RESIDENCE: Menifee, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’0”/150 lbs. SX DEBUT: 2010

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2012 SEASON RESULT: 6th (250SX East)

MARVIN MUSQUIN Red Bull KTM

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: December 30, 1989 BIRTHPLACE: La Reole, France RESIDENCE: Corona, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’8”/141 lbs. SX DEBUT: 2012

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KTM

2012 SEASON RESULT: 3rd (250SX West)

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MICHAEL BYRNE Team BTO Sports/KTM

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: March 10, 1979 BIRTHPLACE: Rockhampton, Australia RESIDENCE: Tampa, FL HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’0”/170 lbs. SX DEBUT: 2001 TWITTER: @byrner26

CUDBY

2012 SEASON RESULT: Injured

TYLA RATTRAY

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: November 8, 1985 BIRTHPLACE: Durban, South Africa RESIDENCE: Murrieta, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’10”/160 lbs.

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PRO CIRCUIT

SX DEBUT: 2011

ANDREW SHORT Chaparral Honda

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: November 28, 1982 BIRTHPLACE: Tulsa, OK RESIDENCE: Smithville, TX HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’11”/170 lbs.

CUDBY

2012 SEASON RESULT: 13th

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CUDBY

SX DEBUT: 2001

NICO IZZI

Rockstar Energy Racing

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: July 17, 1990 BIRTHPLACE: Saint Clair, MI RESIDENCE: Menifee, CA SX DEBUT: 2008 2012 SEASON RESULT: 10th (250SX West) TWITTER: @NicoIzzi341

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HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’6”/145 lbs.

TRAVIS BAKER Valli Yamaha

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: June 23, 1990 BIRTHPLACE: Temecula, CA RESIDENCE: Temecula, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’8”/155 lbs. 2012 SEASON RESULT: 11th (250SX West) TWITTER: @TRAVISBAKERmx

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SX DEBUT: 2010

MALCOLM STEWART JDR J-Star KTM

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: October 27, 1992 BIRTHPLACE: Bartow, FL RESIDENCE: Haines City, FL HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’10”/172 lbs.

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2012 SEASON RESULT: 10th (250SX East) TWITTER: @Mookie_37

JDR KTM

SX DEBUT: 2011

JOSH GRANT Toyota/Yamaha/JGRMX

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: June 20, 1986 BIRTHPLACE: Lakewood, CA RESIDENCE: Riverside, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’9”/155 lbs. SX DEBUT: 2004 TWITTER: @JoshGrant33

JGRMX

2012 SEASON RESULT: 17th

JUSTIN BOGLE GEICO Honda

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: March 23, 1993 BIRTHPLACE: Cushing, OK RESIDENCE: Cushing, OK HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’ 11”/150 lbs. SX DEBUT: 2012 TWITTER: @Captain891

GEICO

2012 SEASON RESULT: 7th (250SX East)

RYAN SIPES Rockstar Energy Racing

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: October 4, 1984 BIRTHPLACE: Vine Grove, KY RESIDENCE: Flaherty, KY

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Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: May 11, 1994 BIRTHPLACE: Templeton, CA RESIDENCE: Corona, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’10”/153 lbs. 2012 SEASON RESULT: N/A TWITTER: @jessynelson79

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SX DEBUT: 2013

ALEX MARTIN

Eleven10Mods/Renegade Fuels

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: October 28, 1989 BIRTHPLACE: Millville, MN RESIDENCE: Chesterﬁeld, SC HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’4”/135 lbs. 2012 SEASON RESULT: 11th (250SX East) TWITTER: @alexmartin144

FREDRICKSON

CLUB MX

SX DEBUT: 2009

KYLE CUNNINGHAM Star Racing Yamaha

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: July 5, 1989 BIRTHPLACE: Watauga, TX RESIDENCE: Menifee, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’8”/150 lbs.

CUDBY

2012 SEASON RESULT: 8th (250SX East)

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CUDBY

SX DEBUT: 2007

BOBBY KINIRY Velocity3 Racing

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: October 1, 1985 BIRTHPLACE: Skaneateles, NY RESIDENCE: Holland Patent, NY HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’6”/150 lbs. SX DEBUT: 2003 TWITTER: N/A

CUDBY

2012 SEASON RESULT: 16th

MARTIN DAVALOS

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: January 18, 1987 BIRTHPLACE: Quito, Ecuador RESIDENCE: Cairo, GA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’8”/155 lbs. 2012 SEASON RESULT: 8th (250SX West) TWITTER: @Mdavalos31

PRO CIRCUIT

SX DEBUT: 2006

TREY CANARD Team Honda Muscle Milk

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: September 17, 1990 BIRTHPLACE: Elk City, OK RESIDENCE: Elk City, OK HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’7”/140 lbs. 2008

2012 SEASON RESULT: 35th HONDA

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TWITTER: @TreyCanard

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SX DEBUT: 2008

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Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: March 10, 1990 BIRTHPLACE: West Lake Village, CA RESIDENCE: Newbury Park, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’10”/150 lbs 2012 SEASON RESULT: 4th (250SX West) TWITTER: @coleseely43

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SX DEBUT: 2009

DARRYN DURHAM

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: May 24, 1989 BIRTHPLACE: Butler, PA RESIDENCE: Murrieta, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’9”/155 lbs.

2012 SEASON RESULT: 5th (250SX East) TWITTER: @DarrynDurham

PRO CIRCUIT

SX DEBUT: 2009

WESTON PEICK Hyper-X/R2MX/Proride.com

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: November 20, 1990 BIRTHPLACE: Wildomar, CA RESIDENCE: Winchester, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’11”/200 lbs.

CUDBY

2012 SEASON RESULT: 15th

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THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: May 22, 1989 BIRTHPLACE: Baton Rouge, LA RESIDENCE: Collinsville, TX HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’7”/145 lbs. SX DEBUT: 2007

TWITTER: @MattLemoine47

CUDBY

2012 SEASON RESULT: 9th (250SX East)

PHIL NICOLETTI N-Fab Ti-Lube Yamaha

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: March 4, 1989 BIRTHPLACE: Cochecton, NY RESIDENCE: Bethel, NY HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’10”/170 lbs. 2012 SEASON RESULT: 14th TWITTER: @factoryphil71

FREDRICKSON

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SX DEBUT: 2008

JUSTIN BARCIA Team Honda Muscle Milk

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: March 25, 1992 BIRTHPLACE: Monroe, NY RESIDENCE: Ochlocknee, GA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’9”/145 lbs.

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BEN LAMAY Rock River Yamaha

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: May 29, 1991 BIRTHPLACE: Puyallup, WA RESIDENCE: Dallas, TX SX DEBUT: 2009 2012 SEASON RESULT: 43rd TWITTER: @BLaMay57

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HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’0”/180 lbs.

CHRISTIAN CRAIG Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: July 19, 1991 BIRTHPLACE: San Diego, CA RESIDENCE: Temecula, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’11”/160 lbs. 2012 SEASON RESULT: Injured TWITTER: @CCraig_59

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SX DEBUT: 2011

MATT GOERKE Team BTO Sports/KTM

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: May 1, 1986 BIRTHPLACE: Daytona Beach, FL RESIDENCE: Lake Helen, FL HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’0”/170 lbs.

CUDBY

2012 SEASON RESULT: 19th

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THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: September 10, 1991 BIRTHPLACE: Surfside, CA RESIDENCE: Surfside, CA SX DEBUT: 2011 2012 SEASON RESULT: 28th TWITTER: @DTedder166

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HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’2”/180 lbs.

JOSH HILL

Dodge/Sycuan Casino/Suzuki/BelRay/RCH Racing

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: July 30, 1989 BIRTHPLACE: Clackamas, OR RESIDENCE: Temecula, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’0”/160 lbs. SX DEBUT: 2006

TWITTER: @JosHill75

CUDBY

2012 SEASON RESULT: Injured

JEREMY MARTIN Star Racing Yamaha

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: May 11, 1993 BIRTHPLACE: Millville, MN RESIDENCE: Tallahassee, FL HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’6”/135 lbs.

CUDBY

2012 SEASON RESULT: N/A

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CUDBY

SX DEBUT: 2013

CHRIS BLOSE N-Fab Ti-Lube Yamaha

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: December 13, 1987 BIRTHPLACE: Phoenix, AZ RESIDENCE: Phoenix, AZ SX DEBUT: 2006 2012 SEASON RESULT: 28th TWITTER: @CBlose

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HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’8”/160 lbs.

KEN ROCZEN Red Bull/KTM

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: April 29, 1994 BIRTHPLACE: Apolda, Germany RESIDENCE: Smithville, TX HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’7”/143 lbs. SX DEBUT: 2011 TWITTER: @KenRoczen94

KTM

2012 SEASON RESULT: 6th (250SX West)

ZACH BELL GEICO Honda

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: November 25, 1994 BIRTHPLACE: Tallahassee, FL RESIDENCE: Cairo, GA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’6”/130 lbs. SX DEBUT: 2013

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GEICO

2012 SEASON RESULT: N/A

JUSTIN HILL

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: May 7, 1995 BIRTHPLACE: Portland, OR RESIDENCE: Yoncalla, OR HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’8”/160 lbs. 2012 SEASON RESULT: 28th TWITTER: @justinhill154

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ZACH OSBORNE GEICO Honda

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: September 25, 1989 BIRTHPLACE: Richlands, VA RESIDENCE: Chesterﬁeld, SC HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’6”/160 lbs. SX DEBUT: 2006

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GEICO

2012 SEASON RESULT: 13th (250SX West)

MIKE ALESSI MotoConcepts

THE VITALS BIRTH DATE: May 19, 1988 BIRTHPLACE: Apple Valley, CA RESIDENCE: Victorville, CA HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’7”/150 lbs.

CUDBY

2012 SEASON RESULT: 6th

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CUDBY

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Challenge (KJSC) makes its return at select rounds. After a five-year absence, the KJSC—which has featured current stars like Ryan Dungey, Eli Tomac, Blake Baggett, Cole Seely, Blake Wharton, and many more in the past—will kick off in Anaheim on February 2. KJSC racers will be supplied with identically prepared KTM 50cc SXS race bikes and will have the opportunity to scope out the racing surface alongside the pros during the track walk, and again in two dedicated practice sessions in the afternoon. The highlight of these young racers’ nights will come when they compete in a three-lap exhibition race during the night show in front of a packed stadium. “We are excited to have the KTM Junior Supercross Challenge back as a part of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross season,” says Todd Jendro, Feld Motor Sports’® Vice President of Two Wheel Operations. “The program provides an exciting and entertaining element for our Monster Energy Supercross audience, but more importantly, the KJSC provides a great opportunity for the youth of the sport to showcase their talent and gives us a glimpse into the next generation of supercross superstars.”

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riders still in the hunt for a championship. It’s the final opportunity of the season for competitors in all classes to earn invaluable championship points, and when the checkered flag flies, dreams are simultaneously realized and shattered. As a result, the final round of Monster Energy Supercross always produces some of the most inspiring rides and craziest races of the season, as riders give it their all to claim a piece of racing history. CUDBY

When the racing is over in Vegas, three new champions will be crowned. While the other races are integral, points-paying rounds, Vegas is the culmination of the sixteen preceding events, making it the only place where fans can see racers officially become champions. Then there’s the Dave Coombs Sr. East-West Shootout, the only supercross race where the Western and Eastern Regional 250SX riders go up against one another. What results is an all-out brawl to determine the best 250SX rider in the world. It’s epic. Even the track in Vegas is over the top—it’s longer than any other in the series, with the start actually taking place outside the stadium! As racers circulate the track and approach the open end of Sam Boyd Stadium, they once

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an’t get enough two-wheeled action? Then be sure to check out the all-new AMSOIL Arenacross Featuring Ricky Carmichael’s Road to Supercross. During the off-season, the sport

underwent some dramatic changes, including the addition of new title sponsor, AMSOIL. With direction from Ricky Carmichael himself, a new race format with two twelve-lap Main Events has been implemented. Also being introduced for 2013: a restructured points system, bracket racing, two new amateur classes, and a fun new mechanics’ challenge. CUDBY

Another exciting addition is the Race to the Championship. Under this new system, Championship points are wiped clean after the sixth round of competition, and the top ten riders at that point will have five nights of racing to accumulate enough points to earn the AMSOIL Arenacross Championship. The Championship hunt is now more unpredictable than ever!

an FIM World Championship. AMSOIL Arenacross enters its twenty-ninth year with one of the most talented fields ever assembled. There’s no doubt this

The most significant change to AMSOIL Arenacross is the

will be an amazing season. These tracks’ intimate layouts will

Ricky Carmichael Road to Supercross. This newly created ad-

be a perfect showcase for the world’s most action-packed form

vancement program will require every rider to hone their skills

of motorcycle racing, and reigning champion Tyler Bowers will

in AMSOIL Arenacross, earning required Road to Supercross

fend off an onslaught of new talent and veterans who are ready

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THE MONSTER ENERGY CUP

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Cup (MEC), taking place at Sam Boyd Sta-

future stars in Super-Mini and Amateur All-Star races f

dium on October 19. With $1 million up for grabs, the MEC carries the prestigious distinction of being the richest race in all

that take place in between the main events. Not to be overlooked is the outrageous pit party. Last year fans were treated to street-bike stunt shows, freey

of motorcycle racing. And with the world’s best riders rs

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track designed by Ricky Carmichael himself, sparks are guaranteed to fly.

concert from Grammy-nominated rapper Paul Wall. With two years now in the books, the 2013

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SX NOW ASTERISK MEDICAL UNIT

mergency medical care has come a long, long way in this sport. Less than two decades ago, supercross riders were being watched over by a simple ambulance company whose staff may not have been experienced

with motorcycle racing. That made for slow and cautious care for injured riders, delaying treatment and hospital transport (if necessary). Needless to say, riders and industry personnel were thrilled when Asterisk introduced its Mobile Medic Unit, a rolling emergency medical center with a regular staff at each event. Dr. John Bodnar, Eddie Casillas (ATC), and orthopedic surgeons Paul Reiman and Chris Alexander attend every event on the schedule along with volunteer firefighters/paramedics and nurses. As a COX

result, the quality of care for injured riders is better than ever. Riders can get X-rays, assessments, taping, medicine, and medical advice by simply walking through the doors of the Asterisk transporter.

regular, will be seeing pro riders at his clinic during the week to help

For 2013, the medical crew is taking its effort to another level,

them assess and treat injuries (or potential injuries). Any disconnect

implementing the ImPACT concussion test. This system records

between the care offered at the races and what they had during the

athletes’ reaction times and critical-thinking ability before any inju-

week will now be erased and the Asterisk crew can see any injuries

ries have occurred, creating a “normal” baseline score. In the event

all the way through the healing process.

of a possible concussion, those scores are compared to a new

If you get the opportunity to visit the paddock area, be sure to

round of tests. This diagnostic tool allows the Asterisk team to see

stop by and thank the Asterisk staff for all they do. With their help, the

if a rider can return to the track safely.

stars of Monster Energy Supercross spend more time on the track

Asterisk is also offering free visits to the Ichor Clinic during the week. Eddie Casillas, a certified athletic trainer and Asterisk team

each season, and can do so with genuine peace of mind, knowing that if the worst happens, they’ll have the best possible care.

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SX NOW MISS SUPERCROSS

upercross veterans will be happy to know that Dianna Dahlgren has returned as the official spokesmodel of 2013 Monster Energy Supercross, an FIM World Championship, for the third straight season. If you’ve attended a race in

the past two years, there’s no doubt you’ve seen her making her way around the stadium during the night show, or perhaps even brushed by her while hanging out at the Party in the Pits. As Miss Supercross, Dianna complements the racing atmosphere by interacting with the fans and hooking them up with some cool swag every now and then. Being Miss Supercross tends to fill up a schedule fairly quickly, but Dianna doesn’t seem to mind. “I’ve loved it since I can remember,” Dahlgren says. “I’ll be out

there in the rain or wind, cold or heat. I can’t wait to talk to all of the fans!” Dianna also has an online presence at SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross. You can keep up with her after every race in her Miss SX column, or better yet, watch the very entertaining and often funny SX Ed with Miss Supercross videos featuring Dahlgren and a variety of major players in the sport. Although Dianna always loved motocross growing up, the 22-yearold Temecula Valley native finds other ways to get out and stay active when she’s not at the races. “During the winter, I absolutely love snowboarding at Mammoth and in Utah,” she explains. “As for summer, I love going out on the boats at Havasu and the river!”

BAR TO BAR

very year, the riders of Monster Ener-

pion through the hard-fought season.

gy Supercross line up to do whatever

Bar to Bar provides all the action-

it takes to bring home the champion-

packed highlights from one of the most

ship. Each must fight through his own

memorable

seasons

supercross

highs and lows over the course of the season, and

history, along with exclusive bonus

no year ever brings the same set of challenges.

features, including one-on-one inter-

The two-disc Bar to Bar 2012 DVD set

views with your favorite riders. This

takes you inside the season that will forever

DVD set is available for purchase at

be remembered as a test of perseverance

SupercrossOnline.com,

and grit. As the checkered flag waved on

site of Monster Energy Supercross.

the fourth round, the series had already seen

the

official

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four different winners—Ryan Villopoto, James

.com is a full line of Monster Energy

Stewart, Ryan Dungey, and Chad Reed. The

Supercross merchandise and apparel,

race for the championship was on. Turmoil

featuring everything from Monster En-

ensued as the riders traded wins week after

ergy stickers to Ryan Villopoto T-shirts

week, with Ryan Villopoto emerging as cham-

and much, much more.

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SX NOW SUPERCROSS ON TV

onster Energy Supercross is proud to announce the

In addition to the outstanding race coverage this year, fans

largest television package in the sport’s history. An

can look forward to a season preview show, a midseason show, a

unprecedented eleven rounds will be broadcast live

30-minute preview show from Las Vegas, a year-end review, and a

on SPEED, while the remaining races will air the fol-

special feature on reigning Monster Energy Supercross Champion

lowing day on either SPEED or CBS.

Ryan Villopoto.

2013 Monster Energy Supercross Television Schedule Air Date

Venue

December 22

Supercross Preview Show

January 5

Angel Stadium

January 12

Class

Network

Time

Both

CBS

3:00 p.m. EST

Anaheim, CA

Both

SPEED (Live)

9:30 p.m. EST

Chase Field

Phoenix, AZ

Both

SPEED (Live)

9:30 p.m. EST

January 20

Angel Stadium

Anaheim, CA

450SX 250SX

CBS SPEED

Noon EST 1:00 p.m. EST

January 27

O.Co Coliseum

Oakland, CA

450SX 250SX

CBS SPEED

Noon EST 1:00 p.m. EST

February 2

Angel Stadium

Anaheim, CA

Both

SPEED (Live)

10:30 p.m. EST

February 9

Qualcomm Stadium

San Diego, CA

Both

SPEED (Live)

10:30 p.m. EST

February 10

Ryan Villopoto: A Champion

CBS

Noon EST

February 16

Cowboys Stadium

Dallas, TX

Both

SPEED (Live)

9:30 p.m. EST

February 23

Georgia Dome

Atlanta, GA

Both

SPEED (Live)

7:30 p.m. EST

February 24

Supercross Mid-Season Show

CBS

Noon EST

March 3

Edward Jones Dome

St. Louis, MO

450SX 250SX

CBS SPEED

Noon EST 1:00 p.m. EST

TBD

Daytona Int’l Speedway

Daytona, FL

Both

SPEED (Live)

7:30 p.m. EST

March 16

Lucas Oil Stadium

Indianapolis, IN

Both

SPEED (Live)

7:30 p.m. EST

March 23

Rogers Centre

Toronto, ON

Both

SPEED (Live)

8:00 p.m. EST

April 6

Reliant Stadium

Houston, TX

Both

SPEED (Live)

9:30 p.m. EST

April 14

Metrodome

Minneapolis, MN

450SX 250SX

CBS SPEED

Noon EST 1:00 p.m. EST

April 21

CenturyLink Field

Seattle, WA

450SX 250SX

CBS SPEED

Noon EST 1:00 p.m. EST

April 27

Rice-Eccles Stadium

Salt Lake City, UT

Both

SPEED (Live)

9:30 p.m. EST

May 4

Sam Boyd Stadium

Las Vegas, NV

Both

SPEED (Live)

10:00 p.m. EST

May 5

Supercross Season Review

CBS

Noon EST

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SX NOW 2012 AWARD RECIPIENTS FANS’ CHOICE: Chad Reed (TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Honda) UNSUNG HERO: Eddie Casillas TRANSPORT DRIVER OF THE YEAR: Greg King (Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki) 450SX CLASS CHAMPION’S MECHANIC: Mike Williamson (Monster Energy Kawasaki) HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR: Steve Bauer and Jeff Tilton RISING STAR: Justin Barcia (GEICO Honda) INNOVATION AWARD: Dodge/Sycuan Casino/Hart & Huntington/Bel-Ray Racing TEAM OF THE YEAR: GEICO Honda TEAM MANAGER OF THE YEAR: Mike LaRocco (GEICO Honda) ROAD 2 RECOVERY MAIN JET AWARD: Jimmy Button IMPACT PLAYER: Rick Asch (Monster Energy Kawasaki) WESTERN REGIONAL 250SX CLASS CHAMPION: Eli Tomac (GEICO Honda) EASTERN REGIONAL 250SX CLASS CHAMPION: Justin Barcia (GEICO Honda) LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Broc Glover 450SX CLASS CHAMPION: Ryan Villopoto (Monster Energy Kawasaki)

GET SOCIAL!

f you’re a user of social media—and who isn’t these days?—then we’ve definitely got you covered. No matter your favored platform, Monster Energy Supercross is active

GOING MOBILE

ll new for 2013 comes the Official Monster Energy Supercross Mobile App. Get real time racing results and important updates on race day,

on it. For starters, our Facebook page (Facebook

check out rider bios, buy tickets, watch videos,

.com/supercrosslive) is one of the biggest social

play trivia and more, directly from your smart-

presences in all of racing, with nearly 1.3 million likes

phone. Search “Monster Energy Supercross”

and growing! Like us there to keep up with the latest

on the Apple iTunes and Google Play stores and

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supercrosslive), where we tweet live from every race and from everywhere in between. If you’re more of a photo hound, follow us on Instagram at @super crosslive and you’ll get an inside look at Monster Energy Supercross like you’ve never seen before. Like your images in motion? Then connect with us on YouTube (Youtube.com/user/ supercrosslive), where you’ll find tons of awesome video, including our enlightening Supercross Live! show and the hilarious (and smokin’) original series SX Ed, hosted by the stunning Miss Supercross, Dianna Dahlgren. Better yet, get super-connected and hook up with us on every network. Then you won’t miss a thing.

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CROSS CLUB & INSIDE DIRT

ecoming a Cross Club member on SupercrossOnline.com grants you exclusive privileges, including advance tickets for Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross, and Nuclear Cowboyz events. The monthly email newsletter also provides exclusive news, special discount

offers, local promotions, merchandise discounts, and so much more. Join now! While you’re visiting SupercrossOnline.com, be sure to sign up for Inside Dirt,

the official newsletter of Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross, and Nuclear Cowboyz. Get all the ticket information, merchandise discounts, rider information, and latest news via email every Tuesday.

SX NOW MMI TOP TECH AWARD

MMI JEREMY MCGRATH

torcycle is an absolute must, both for rider confidence

SCHOLARSHIP

and safety. This can only be accomplished with the skills

f you want to become a championship-caliber mechanic

n order to handle the harsh and demanding conditions of Monster Energy Supercross, an expertly maintained mo-

these hardworking mechanics the recognition they deserve with

the MMI Top Tech Award program.

aspiring race mechanics, just about the only thing better than

of a top-notch mechanic, and Monster Energy Supercross is full of these unsung heroes—many of whom attended Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI). That’s why MMI is once again giving

At each round of Monster Energy Supercross, MMI identifies a mechanic who has overcome adversity in order to make sure

in Monster Energy Supercross, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute is the school for you. With campuses in both Phoenix and Orlando, MMI has both coasts covered and

has graduated many of the sport’s current top wrenches. For going to MMI would be attending MMI via the Jeremy McGrath Scholarship, worth a staggering $20,000.

his or her rider has a safe and solid bike ready to go for the main

To secure a shot at winning this extraordinary scholarship,

event. That mechanic is named the MMI Top Tech and is awarded

you must create a two-minute video telling McGrath why you

$500. At the end of the season, MMI rewards the mechanics of

deserve the scholarship. Remember to be creative—sing a

the season’s champions as well. The 450SX champion’s mechanic

song, rap, read a poem, or just be funny. The choice is yours!

receives $1,500, while the Western and Eastern Regional 250SX

Just be sure to make it about who you are, why you should win,

champions’ mechanics receive $1,000.

and what you’ll do with your education once you graduate. The Vegas. Videos must be uploaded by April 19 at www.youtube

Monster Energy Supercross.

.com/McGrathScholarship.

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winner will be announced at the Supercross World Finals in Las

warding the mechanics who literally keep the wheels turning in

CUDBY

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MMI TECHNICIS THE OFFICIAL AL INST ITUTE O F

Winning teams need winning techs.

BRIAN KRANZ

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Where will MMI training take you? For Brian Kranz, MMI training led him to become a top tech in Supercross. MMI students learn hands-on from certiﬁed instructors on today’s hottest brands, gaining the professional skills that set them apart from the competition. Check out Brian’s story on Facebook then get started on your own.

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