2012 Lucas Oil Motocross Preview Show Airs Tonight on NBC Sports Network

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (May 9, 2012) – With
only 11 days until the start of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross
Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, season, an exclusive preview
show will provide fans an insider’s perspective into who is likely to
challenge for the respective 250 Class and 450 Class titles this summer.
The show will premiere tonight, May 9, beginning at 11 p.m. EST on NBC
Sports Network (NBCSN).

Last
season, Ryan Villopoto achieved his lifelong dream of becoming a
premier class champion when he captured his first 450 Class title, which
became part of one of the most successful single season performances by
any rider in the history of the sport. However, due to a recent
season-ending injury, Villopoto will not be able to defend his crown,
leaving the 450 Class trophy up for grabs.

“We
experienced one of the best championship battles in motocross history
last season,” said MX Sports President Davey Coombs. “However, with the
unfortunate injury to the defending champion, Ryan Villopoto, as well as
our 2009 Champion Chad Reed, we are in store for yet another
captivating summer with the best riders on the planet ready to give it
their all in hopes of claiming the vacant title.”

With
a pair of former champions in Ryan Dungey and James Stewart leading the
way, the battle for the 450 Class title will no doubt be a dogfight
throughout all 24 grueling motos. This duo has put forth the most
statistically-dominant seasons since the days of Ricky Carmichael, with
Dungey claiming 10 victories in 12 rounds during the 2010 championship
and Stewart becoming just the second rider ever to compile a perfect
season back during the 2008 campaign.

In
the 250 Class, reigning champion Dean Wilson has had to overcome some
adversity heading into his title defense at the Nationals. Behind him,
the field of riders set to attack the Lucas Oil Motocross season in 2012
is arguably the most deeply-talented and successful field ever
assembled. Former World Champions Marvin Musquin and Ken Roczen are
determined to prove their mettle on American soil, while former race
winners Blake Baggett, Justin Barcia and Eli Tomac are eager to take the
challenge head on.

The
preview show marks the first broadcast of Lucas Oil Motocross on its
new home with NBC Sports and will set the tone for an exciting summer of
the most competitive motocross racing on the planet.

Tickets for all 12 rounds of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship can be found at www.allisports.com.

For additional information please visit AlliSports.com/motocross also, “like” the American Motocross Facebook page, “follow” @AmericanMX on Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content and information on the latest from Lucas Oil Motocross.

For media information about the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, please contact MX Sports Pro Racing via email at media@mxsportsproracing.com.

MX Sports Pro Racing
MX
Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious
motocross series - the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned
by AMA Pro Racing. The industry leader in off road powersport event
production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of
professional motocross competition at events throughout the United
States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and
affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of
action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports
spectators. Visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.

Alli Sports

Alli Sports is an action sports lifestyle brand whose mission is to
connect fans with athletes and brands through best in class events,
media, and authentic branded products. Alli Sports includes: the Dew
Tour, Winter Dew Tour, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and the
Gatorade Free Flow Tour; Alli Media which creates, produces, and
distributes original content; Alli Ride Shop an online retailer carrying
top skate and BMX consumer products; and Alli MotoShop an online
retailer carrying top moto consumer products. Alli Sports is owned by
NBC Sports. More information can be found at www.allisports.com.

Lucas Oil Products

Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, lubricants
and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the
fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry,
featuring a premium line of oils, lubricants and problem-solving
performance additives. Through innovative product research and
development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil
Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the
American truck-stop industry. Lucas Oil is involved in an array of
motorsports sponsorships, including the "Official Motor Oil of the Pro
Motocross Championship." Visit www.LucasOil.com.

NBC Sports Group

When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January of
2011, the broad reach and storied history of NBC Sports united with
Comcast's 24/7 ability to super-serve fans to create the NBC Sports
Group. The new sports media company consists of an array of broadcast
television, cable television and digital sports assets, including NBC
Sports & Olympics, Golf Channel, NBC Sports Network, 11 SportNets
(regional sports networks) and their respective websites. Together, the
new combined assets of the NBC Sports Group possess an unparalleled
collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the
most prestigious sports properties in the world: the Olympics, NFL, NHL,
PGA TOUR, PGA of America, USGA, IndyCar, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross
Championship, Wimbledon, French Open, Tour de France and Kentucky Derby.

AMA Pro Racing

AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing
sanctioning body in the United States, operating a full schedule of
events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From
its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization sanctions professional
motorcycle racing competition, which includes, AMA Pro Motocross, AMA
Pro Road Racing, and AMA Pro Flat Track. Visit www.amaproracing.com.