Electric Versus Gas Showdown at MiniMotoSX

Second annual “Energy Crisiscross”!

Irvine, Calif. (April 29, 2011) –
The MiniMotoSX event has been a proving grounds for electric motorcycle
technology for several years now. After a few years of demonstration
races (The first of which included former Supercross champion Jeff
Emig), last year the electric bikes were combined with the 16 inch
wheel gas bikes in a head to head battle. The gas powered bikes, which
are limited to air cooled “play bikes”, proved to be out gunned as the
electric bikes dominated the class by taking the top six positions.
2011 will be a chance for redemption for the gas powered racers and
further bragging rights for the battery powered bikes, which is
expected to include at least one new-to-dirt brand trying to up the ante.

Drew
Gosselaar rode a Quantya to the victory last year but was joined on the
podium by Chris Dvorack and former World Motocross Champion Sebastian
Tortelli riding Zero’s. It is difficult to pick a favorite for 2011 as
Quantya has not shared any plans for an official effort while Zero has
factory Husqvarna WORCS/EnduroCross competitor Jamie Lanza joining
their test rider and engineering technician, Trevor Doniak and Dirt
Rider Associate Editor Chris Green all aiming for the top step of the
podium. And to make the second annual Energy Crisiscross more
interesting, Brammo, which has a proven line of electric street bikes
and a frontrunner in electric motorcycle road racing events has thrown
their hat into the ring. Brammo has been guarded with the details about
the bike and riders but you can expect some major announcements next
week. If you want to see what could be the future of fun in the dirt,
you need to get out to Vegas on Friday, May 6^th. 

Make
your plans now to head out to Vegas for Monster Energy AMA Supercross
weekend a little early so you can race for an AMA #1 plate or catch the
Friday night show. You can find race entry and event info at www.minimotosx.com and the new South Point Hotel host has ticket and room packages available at www.southpointeventscenter.com/events/11-minimotosx.php.  

For rules and race information visit www.minimotosx.com or email minimotosx@sorc.com