Press Release

Air National Guard Joins the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship‏


MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May
3, 2011) - With the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
approaching, MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli, the Alliance of Action
Sports, welcome the Air National Guard as a new addition to the world's
most prestigious series. As a reserve component of the United States
Air Force, the Air Guard's new partnership with American Motocross will
help expand its initiatives within the motocross community.

The
Air National Guard is composed of over 106,700 members spanning across
54 U.S. states and territories including Puerto Rico, the Virgin
Islands, Guam and the District of Columbia. With more than 140 units
throughout the country and surrounding territories, the ANG gives
members the opportunity to serve their country and community at a local
unit while also pursuing their personal, educational and career goals.

"The
Air National Guard is excited to partner with the (Lucas Oil) AMA Pro
Motocross Championship because the series is indicative of who we are
as an organization," said Captain Rondal Perry, Division Chief of ANG
Recruiting Marketing and Resources. "Their fans are an excellent
cross-section of patriotic Americans from all walks of life who enjoy
being a part of an adrenaline-filled experience, just like those of us
in the Air Guard.

"Partnering
with motocross allows the Air National Guard to educate the general
public about the ANG," Perry added. "With the Air National Guard having
over 200 unique career fields to choose from, we invite those who are
eligible to be a part of an elite ANG team in their own local
community. As the AMA Pro Motocross riders must have precision skill
and quick reflexes, we are honored to illustrate the precision skill of
our pilots, engineers, medics and battlefield airmen with the tenacity
and drive it takes to succeed. Getting any kind of message out there
about the Air Guard and its opportunities is always a great thing."

The
Air Guard's on-site presence at each of the 12 rounds of the 2011 Lucas
Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship will be truly unique. At 10 events,
the ANG's one-of-a-kind unlimited hydroplane racing boat is sure to
draw a crowd. Much like motocross, hydroplane racing is one of the most
unique forms of motorsports, showcasing turbine-powered boats that can
reach speeds of up to 200 miles per hour.

The remaining two races on the schedule will showcase the Air National Guard Rise to the Challenge Tour.
The mobile unit allows participants to simulate real-life Air Guard
missions carried out by airmen worldwide through a series of games and
challenges to test their mechanical, electronic, observational and
spatial aptitudes. Additionally, attendees can learn about the career
opportunities and benefits that come with being a member of the Air
Guard.

Fans interested in learning more about the Air National Guard can call 1-800-TO-GO-ANG, visit GoANG.com, or speak directly with an onsite recruiter at any of the 12 rounds this summer.

The
2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship kicks off on Saturday,
May 21 from the Rockstar Energy Hangtown National in Rancho Cordova,
Calif. Tickets are on sale at www.allisports.com, Special discounts and incentives are available for advance ticket purchasers.

For more information on the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, please log on to www.allisports.com/motocross.

For
media information about the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship,
please contact Media Manager Brandon Short via email at media@mxsportsproracing.com or by phone at
949-365-5750.

About the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
The
Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship is the world's most
prestigious motocross series. The Series is managed and produced by MX
Sports Pro Racing, whose mission is to raise awareness of motocross
racing through the promotion of professional championship racing events
nationwide.

The
series is also produced in conjunction with Alli, the Alliance of
Action Sports, a global business that encompasses national and
international action sports events, multimedia production and a
consumer-based lifestyle brand. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV
Networks and represents a vast network of athletes, fans, brands and
properties.

The
Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross series is sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the
premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America.
AMA Pro Racing operates a full schedule of events and championships
across every spectrum of motorcycle competition.

About the Air National Guard
The
Air National Guard is a reserve component of the United States Air
Force. They serve a dual role, supporting both federal and state
missions and are called upon in times of natural disaster, civil
disturbance, and to support homeland defense. There are more than 140
units across the U.S. states and territories, allowing Air Guard
members the advantage of being able to serve part-time or full-time
from a unit of their choice.

Being
close to home, they may pursue educational and career goals, gaining
valuable career experience and outstanding military benefits - all
while experiencing the pride of serving their community and country.
With over 200 career field opportunities, the Air National Guard is at
the forefront of high-tech industries of the 21st century.
Members can receive top-notch training and expand the experience in a
variety of fields including communications, engineering, ministry,
technology, and healthcare. For more information on the Air Guard visit
GoANG.com.



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