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Round 2
Dayton, Ohio Venue- WSU Nutter Center
Worcester, MA Venue- DCU Center
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Round 4
Wilkes Barre, PA Venue- Mohegan Sun Arena
Greensboro, NC Venue- Greensboro Coliseum
Last time we raced here: 2012 Who Won: Tyler Bowers
Last time we raced here: 2015, 2013, 2011, 2009 Who Won: Bobby Kiniry won Friday night and Matt Goerke won Saturday night back in 2015 Another city we have only raced Friday/ Saturday night, never a 1 day. More than likely will sell out.
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Last time we raced here: 2014 and 2013 Who Won: Tyler Bowers won Friday night, Mike McDade won Saturday night.
Last time we raced here: 2016,2014,2009 Who Won: R2SX star Austin Forkner won the 250AX class in 2016 Hometown to Jacob Hayes
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Round 6
Madison, WI Venue- Alliant Energy Center
Florence, SC Venue- Florence Civic Center
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Round 8
Denver, CO Venue- Denver Coliseum
Nampa, ID Venue- Ford Idaho Center
Last time we raced here: 2011 Who Won: Jeff Gibson Friday night, Tyler Bowers Saturday night Notable things: last time we were here we did not have the Ultracross 50cc 4-8 class, we had the 65cc 7-11 class.
Last time we raced here: 2017,2013,2011,2010 Who Won: Chris Blose This year will be our 3rd annual Military Appreciation event! More details to come. Elevation will also play a factor here. First time we have ever done a 1 night pro night at this venue, more than likely will sell out.
Last time we raced here: NEVER! First time Who Won: TBD
Last time we raced here: 2016, 2014 Who Won: Gavin Faith took back to back victories here in 2016 on Friday and Saturday night. This race will kick off the Race to the Ricky Carmichael Cup!
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Round 10
Wichita, KS Venue- INTRUST Bank Arena
Portland, OR Venue- Veterans M. Coliseum
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Round 12
Reno, NV Venue- Reno Livestock Center
Las Vegas, NV Venue- Orleans Arena
Last time we raced here: 2013, 2011 Who Won: Tyler Bowers
Last time we raced here: 2017,2014,2012,2011,2010,2009 Who Won: Gavin Faith won Friday night and Jace Owen won Saturday night Largest track we will have on the series tour. Elevation plays a factor at this event.
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Last time we raced here: We were in Portland at the Moda Center in 2017, never have we raced in the coliseum. Who Won: Gavin Faith won at Moda Center
Last time we raced here: 2017 Who Won: Gavin Faith We started having the final pro championship conclude in Las Vegas the night before SX in 2015, then it was at Southpoint Casino and Hotel. We moved to the Orleans Arena in 2016.
2018 AMSOIL Arenacross Schedule of Events
Friday 3 PM – 6:00 PM Team Paddock Parking Factory / Independent Saturday 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM SEASON CREDENTIAL HOLDER PIT ACCESS 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Rider/Mechanic Registration & Tech Inspection / Contingency Verification 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Rider Track Walk 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM Pro Riders Meeting (Mandatory) 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Chapel Service 11:30 AM Timed Qualifying Practice Round #1 *Ultracross 50cc Riders Meeting / Practice AX Lites (Multiple Groups) Track Maintenance (if applicable) *AMSOIL Dominator Supermini Riders Meeting / Practice 250AX (Top 10 Seeded) 250AX (Multiple Groups) Track Maintenance Timed Qualifying Practice Round #2 *Ultracross 50cc Heat Races 250AX (Top 10 Seeded) 250AX (Multiple Groups) Opposite Order from Round 1 Track Maintenance (if applicable) *AMSOIL Dominator Supermini Heat Races AX Lites (Multiple Groups) Opposite Order from Round 1 *Ultracross 50cc LCQ (if applicable) *AMSOIL Dominator Supermini LCQ (if applicable) Track Maintenance Timed Qualifying practices will be used to determine gate pick order for the heat races for all qualified riders in both the 250AX and AX Lites classes. 250AX Class: The current top 10 in championship points will be automatically seeded into the evening program provided they record at least one (1) officially timed lap during practice or qualifying practice. In the case that all seeded riders are not present additional riders will be taken from timed qualifying based on their fastest lap time to make up the 30 rider field. AX Lites: The afternoon qualifying practices will be used to compile 30 riders based on their fastest lap times. These 30 riders will advance to the evening program.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Track Party (Saturday Only) 6:00 PM Doors Open to General Public 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Pre Show Entertainment 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM *Opening Ceremonies 7:15 PM – 7:23 PM 250AX Heat #1– 10 laps – 15 riders (1st – 7th to Main, 8-15 to LCQ) 7:23 PM – 7:31 PM 250AX Heat #2– 10 laps – 15 riders (1st – 7th to Main, 8-15 to LCQ) 7:31 PM – 7:35 PM AMSOIL Trike Race – 3 Fans 7:35 PM – 7:42 PM AX Lites Heat #1– 8 laps – 15 riders (1st – 7th to Main, 8-15 to LCQ) 7:42 PM – 7:49 PM AX Lites Heat #2– 8 laps – 15 riders (1st – 7th to Main, 8-15 to LCQ) 7:49 PM - 8:02 PM Intermission / Track Maintenance 8:02 PM – 8:06 PM AX Lites DC Shoes LCQ 6 laps – 16 riders (1st – 2nd to Main) 8:06 PM – 8:18 PM RMATV/MC Head 2 Head Challenge – Top 4 riders from each AX heat, race head to head. (1 point awarded to each participant – 1 additional point awarded to winner) 8:18 PM – 8:23 PM 250AX DC Shoes LCQ – 8 Laps – 16 riders (1st – 2nd to Main) 8:23 PM – 8:33 PM Ultracross 50cc Main- 5 laps 8:33 PM – 8:36 PM AX Lites Parade Lap 8:36 PM – 8:46 PM AX Lites Main Event – 15 laps (16 riders) *Highlights during television broadcast 8:46 PM – 8:51 PM AX Lites Victory Circle / Track Maintenance 8:51 PM – 9:04 PM 250AX Parade Lap 9:04 PM – 9:12 PM 250AX Main Event #1 – 15 laps (16 riders) 9:12 PM – 9:22 PM AMSOIL Dominator Supermini Main – 8 laps 16 riders 9:22 PM – 9:30 PM 250AX Main Event #2 – 15 laps (16 riders) 9:30 PM – 9:40 PM 250AX Victory Circle - Autograph Session following
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MEET THE TEAMS
Team Babbitt’s Monster Energy Kawasaki
Manager: Denny Bartz Riders: Gavin Faith and Jacob Hayes Sponsors: Team Babbitts, Monster Energy, Kawasaki, Moose, Pro Circuit, Dunlop, Works Connection, Renthal, Wiseco, DID Chains, Cycra, Rekluse clutch, N-Style, IMS Pegs, VP Fuel, Alpinestars, 100%, CV4, Dubya, Ride Eng, Athena, Rockwell Watches
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2018 TiLube / Rockford Fosgate Honda
Manager: David Eller Riders: Jace Owen, Chris Blose, Jared Lesher, Heath Harrison Sponsors: American Honda, Rockford Fosgate, TiLube Honda, Storm lake Honda, Makson, Yoshimura, Hinson, Renthal, JRC, RK Excel, Cycra, ARC, Dunlop, Moto Stuff, Pro Pegs, Seat Concepts, RachTech Titanium, Twin Air, Xtrig, Delwest, Hammer head, Motion Pro, Moto Tape, SSI, Factory Connection, ICW
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Team GPF/Babbitt’s Online/Monster/MMCR
Team Manager: Josh Woods Riders: Issac Teasdale and Richard Sponsors: Georgia Practice Facility, Babbitt’s Online, Monster Energy, MMCR, Decal Works, Moose, Factory Connection, Dunlop, Scott, Rekluse, GET, Wiseco, Pro Circuit, Vortx, EK Chain, SDG, Tamer, Works Connection, Live It Extreme, DP Brakes, Shoei, Alpinestars, DT1 filters
Team Custom Power Sports / Kawasaki / Tilube
Team Manager: Randy Bellaw Riders: Jake McKinney, Lake Staley, Ezra Hastings, Christian Telker Sponsors: Custom Power Sports, Kawasaki, Tilube, TZR, WPS, FLY, Spinechillers, Michelin, Fivesix0, Snap-on, Oakley, Nihilo, Rekluse, Mika, FMF, Cycra, Works Connection, Defiance, Lynch Concepts, Dubya, DP Motorsports, Motoseat, Coremoto, Hammerhead, Boyesen, Flo Powersports, MPR, DT1, Tifuel, CV4
Team DIRTBIKEMIKE
Sportland 2 TZR Kawasaki
Team Manger: Tom Zont Riders: Travis Sewell, Shane Sewell, Justin Wolf Sponsors: Sportland 2, TZR, Kawasaki, Answer, Decal Works, MX Plastics, Spectro Oils, 100%, MX Tech, Renthal, Tamer, DP, EVS, 520 Machinery Sales LLC, FMF, Dunlop
Team Owner/Manager - Mike Lambert (aka DIRTBIKEMIKE) Riders: Justin Hernandez, Zachary Butkiewicz, Kieran Doherty, Doug Manhire Sponsors: Jonesboro Cycle & ATV, FLY Racing, Ankle Savers, Rekluse, Motoseat, Motion Pro, Kenda, Scott, All Balls, FSR, Acerbis, FMF, K& N, Marshall’s Racing Suspension, Renthal, Oury, Pro Signs & Graphics, Ti-Lube, Works Connection, Nihilo Concepts, Moto Hose, Crabtreephotos, Southern Tag & Label, DT1, Mika Metals, TDM Films
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Team Faith
Team Mangers: Brian O’Rourke and Jason Newby Riders: Dawson Newby and Dylan Rouse Sponsors: Team Faith, FLY Racing, Atlas Racing, Pirelli Tires, MX Tech Suspension, KTM, Kommander Industries, Affordable Heating and Air, Amsoil, Jet Lift, Wiseco, Industrial Machine and Tool, Tru-Bilt Trailers, SSi Decals, TZR, Renegadde Fuel, M&M Marine, SunStar, GUTS Racing, FMF, K&N Filters, Exceed Wetsuits, Allsport Dynamics, Rhaas Products, Cycra, Dragon, Tubliss, Ankle Savers and Pro Watercraft Racing
Team Carey
Team Manager: Mike Carey Riders: Tanner Ward and Mason Kerr Sponsors: The On Time Courier, Woodstock KTM, TZR, FXR, Thor, KTM Canada, Cycles R US, No Dogs Allowed
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Team Woodstock KTM
Team Manager: Kurt Jennison Riders- Daniel Herrlein, Cody VanBuskirk, Hunter Sayles Sponsors: Windy City Motorcycle Company, Woodstock KTM, Parts Unlimited, Thor, Alpinestars, 100%, TZR, FMF, Decal Works, Acerbis, Motoseat, Renthal, Dubya, Works Connection, G2, Rekluse, EVS, RK, Galfer
Joplin Racing
Team Managers: Jade and Heather Joplin Riders: Parker Fleming and Hunter Hilton Sponsors: Joplin Investigations, Shock Sox, BERM, Dorward Real Estate, Munn Racing, Mika Metals, DT-1, MX Filters, CnC Construction, The Garage, Mobius, Acerbis, Dream Leggins, Risk Racing, Maxium Performance, MotoOption
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MEET THE RIDERS
NUMBER
NUMBER
NUMBER
#2
#742
#7
Chris Blose
Christian Telker
Cody Vanbuskirk
NUMBER
NUMBER
NUMBER
#51
#1
#14
Ezra Hastings
Heath Harrison
NUMBER
NUMBER
NUMBER
#5
#90
#131
Jacob Hayes
Jake Mckinney
Jace Owen
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Gavin Faith
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MEET THE mics
Meet the voices calling the race action for 2018. Introducing Jody Donnelly out of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Andrea O Campo out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Donnelly has travelled the world as Monster Jam host and is a lifelong BMX enthusiast. Ocampo has worked with several professional sports franchises in hosting and reporting. 2018 FOX AMSOIL Arenacross Television Schedule (all times Eastern and subject to change): Jan. 14 – Dayton, Ohio (4:00 PM, FS1) Jan. 21 – Worcester, Massachusetts (2:00 PM, FS1) Feb. 4 – Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (2:30 PM, FS1) Feb. 11 – Greensboro, North Carolina (12:30 AM, FS1) Feb. 25 – Madison, Wisconsin (9:30 PM, FS1) March 4 – Florence, South Carolina (11:30 AM, FS1) April 1 – Denver, Colorado (5:00 PM, FS1) April 7 – Nampa, Idaho (1:00 PM, FS1) April 15 – Wichita, Kansas (1:30 PM, FS1) April 29 – Portland, Oregon (2:30 PM, FS1) May 12 – Reno, Nevada (2:30 PM, FS1) May 19 – Las Vegas, Nevada (11:00 AM, FS1) WWW.ARENACROSS.COM
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NUMBER
NUMBER
NUMBER
#316
#162
#158
Dawson Newby
Doug Manhire
Dylan Rouse
NUMBER
NUMBER
NUMBER
#305
#367
#21
Hunter Hilton
Hunter Sayles
NUMBER
NUMBER
NUMBER
#13
#597
#9
Mason Kerr
Daniel Herrlein
Jared Lesher
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Isaac Teasdale
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MEET THE RIDERS
NUMBER
NUMBER
NUMBER
#400
#657
#664
Justin Hernandez
Justin Wolf
Kieran Doherty
NUMBER
NUMBER
NUMBER
#581
Kyle Bitterman
#740
#334
Lane Staley
Parker Fleming
NUMBER
NUMBER
NUMBER
#23
#351
#4
Richard Jackson
Shane Sewell
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Gared Steinke
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NUMBER
NUMBER
NUMBER
#184
#3
#161
Tanner Ward
Travis Sewell
NUMBER
NUMBER
NUMBER
#137
#389
#216
Zach Butkiewicz
Davey Sterritt
Devin Herriman
NUMBER
NUMBER
NUMBER
#44
#904
#12
Jonah Locks
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Justin Kelly
Steven Mages
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