Press Release

FMF Racing Becomes Title Sponsor of Hangtown Motocross Classic and High Point National


Brand Expands Commitment to Supporting Series After Becoming Official Partner


MORGANTOWN, W.Va.
(May 9, 2012) – Just one week following the announcement that it will
become the Official Exhaust of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross
Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, FMF Racing has taken the
next step in its support of the Nationals by becoming the title sponsor
of the season-opening Hangtown Motocross Classic next weekend, in
addition to the High Point National on June 9, the fourth round of the
season.



Officially,
the races will be known as the FMF Hangtown Motocross Classic and the
FMF High Point National, respectively. The pair of venues hosts two of
the most storied events on the Lucas Oil Motocross schedule, with a
total of 73 nationals between the two in 40 years of competition.



“It’s
so exciting to be part of this legendary championship,” said Donnie
Emler Jr., Brand and Marketing Director for FMF Racing. “Being the
official exhaust sponsor and having the event title for two of the
series’ most prestigious rounds gives us the opportunity to showcase our
product, athletes and give back to a sport that we love. Since 1973 FMF
and my father’s vision has been about producing the best product right
here in the USA and supporting the sport of motocross.”



The
FMF Hangtown Motocross Classic will kick off the highly-anticipated
2012 season next Saturday, beginning at 4 p.m. EST from Prairie City OHV
Park in Sacramento, Calif. Live coverage of the opening motos of the
250 Class and 450 Class can be seen on FUEL TV and streaming live online
at AlliSports.com. The same-day broadcast of the final motos on NBC
Sports can be seen later that night, at 12 midnight EST.



Television
coverage from the FMF High Point National, in Mt. Morris, Pa., will
begin at 1 p.m. EST on Saturday, June 9; live on FUEL TV and
AlliSports.com with the opening motos. The second moto of the 450 Class
will also be showcased live, beginning at 5 p.m. EST on NBC Sports,
while the final 250 Class moto can be seen the same day, at 6 p.m. EST
on NBC Sports.



Tickets for all 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 Lucas Oil Motocross news and developments.



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, Lucas
Oil Pro Motocross Championship and the Red Bull Signature Series; Alli
Media, which creates, produces, and distributes original content; Alli
RideShop, 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.



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, Versus, 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.



FUEL TV
FUEL
TV is the only cable and satellite television network that features the
exciting world of adrenaline and thrill-seeking sports including UFC,
surfing, motocross, snowboarding and more. This new generation of sports
provides a rich landscape of some of the most vibrant and action-packed
television entertainment in the world. With more hours of UFC coverage
than any other network, FUEL TV is the place to be for live fights,
weigh-ins, prelims, pre- and post-fight coverage, specials and events
you won’t see anywhere else. See why adrenaline sports fans call FUEL TV
the channel they never turn off. FUEL TV, part of FOX Sports Media
Group, was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in more than 36 million
U.S. homes and can be accessed by broadband, mobile devices and other
digital platforms such as iTunes®. FUEL TV programming is available in
more than 50 countries around the world with 24/7 channels operating in
Australia and Europe. To subscribe to FUEL TV, call 877-4 FUEL-TV. For
program times and other information, visit www.fuel.tv.



FMF

FMF Racing founder and owner, Don Emler, had a simple vision for the
company when he started it in his garage back in 1973: Provide
top-level U.S. racing equipment at the grassroots level. Thirty nine
years later, FMF racing is known for delivering the world’s top
performance exhaust products, as well as premium custom apparel for the
entire motorsports market, which includes all of its enthusiasts and
fans. From Supercross, Motocross, Off-Road, Endurocross, FMX &
Freeriding, all the way to Streetbike & Pavement Racing. Don’s
vision continues to guide the family operated company, which has
expanded into a 90,000 square foot state-of-the-art design and
manufacturing facility in the heart of Los Angeles, CA. FMF houses the
world’s best design and production teams in the U.S.A. under one roof.



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.

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