GEICO MiniMotoSX features an international field

Eighteen of the
world’s top mini bike stars representing seven countries will battle the
Americans for the AMA No. 1 plate
 

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 19, 2010) – When the dust finally settles on this
Icelandic volcano, it’s going to kick right back up again in Las Vegas
when mini bike tires spin and dirt flies for the seventh running of the GEICO
Powersports MiniMotoSX, presented by Monster Energy, at the Orleans Arena. And
on the line is the first-ever MMSX World Final race, featuring – along
with the American greats – 18 of the world’s top international mini
cycle racing stars representing seven countries on four continents.

“Given
our extensive international field this year, the MiniMotoSX World Final race at
this year’s GEICO MiniMotoSX will be a true test in crowning the
world’s absolute top mini cycle racer,” said Mike Karsting, VP of
Events for Source Interlink Media. “Invitations to the MMSX World Final
went out right after the conclusion of last year’s race and the response
from all over Europe, Canada, Japan and Australia has been incredible. Everyone
is gunning for the Americans in an effort to win the World MMSX title here on
our soil. 

“It’s
going to make for some unreal racing here at the Orleans on May 7^th.”

The
list of mini riders battling for the coveted title of MMSX World Champ reads
like a who’s who of the mini industry’s top racers – similar to
a gate featuring the likes of McGrath, Carmichael, Stewart, Villopoto and
Pourcel on the big bikes. Led by defending French 10” mini cycle champion
Mike Valade, the hyper-fast French contingent will give the Americans
– led by defending GEICO MMSX champ Michael Blose, and former champ Derek
Costella – all they can handle. Other French greats making the trip over
include: Jimmy Peyras (12” French champ), Alexander Barbosa,
Remi, Tirvaudey, Baptiste Alexandre and French female mini racer Laura
Bruneau will attempt to top the women’s class. 

Additional
European stars making the trek over to challenge for the MMSX World Final title
include: Swedish great Ander Persson, Belgium’s David Segers
and the UK’s top mini cycle racer, David Alexander.

Australia
should give French riders a good run for their money as the No. 1 challengers
to the top Americans. The Aussies are led by current national champion Brad
Smith, Tasmanian champ Garry Wellman, Shaun Howe, veteran
great Matt Skerrett and Mike Reefman – who raced the MXGPs
in the past.

Japan
will also send over two of its top mini racers in Tomokuni Osada and Hirouma
Igura, while dropping down from Canada to spin some laps in hopes of
bringing home the MMSX World Final title will be Danny Riverin and Sam
Lessard.

“GEICO
MiniMotoSX hasn’t enjoyed an international field of this magnitude since
the event’s inception in 2004,” added Karsting. “The eventual
2010 MMSX World Final champ has a big job ahead of him, which will no doubt
make for some incredible racing for those in attendance.”

The
annual GEICO MiniMotoSX, presented by Monster Energy, is the largest indoor
motorsports competition of its kind. With more than 600 registered riders in
2009 the event literally allows for mini bike enthusiasts to become part of the
show. As one racer put it: “At GEICO MiniMotoSX you don’t just show
up and watch racing in Vegas – you boot up and get on the track yourself
to race in front of a packed house at the Orleans.” Featuring numerous
classes at all age and ability levels, GEICO MiniMotoSX delivers an
unforgettable day of racing action for both fans and racers alike, along with
an affordable ‘Vegas experience’ given the hotel and ticket package
at the Orleans Hotel and Arena. Registration for the event is open right now on
www.minimotosx.com

Tickets On-Sale NOW
at the Orleans Arena, 888-234-2334; or online at www.OrleansArena.com

For
rules and race information visit www.EnduroCross.com
or email endurocross@sourceinterlink.com. 

For
TV airing dates/times visit www.motorsportshour.com

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Interlink Media Motorsports:

Encompassing the highly successful AMA GEICO MiniMotoSX presented by Monster
Energy, the AMA GEICO EnduroCross Championship Series and the
AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships, the Source Interlink Media Motorsports
brands reach millions of motorcycle enthusiasts with live events, DVD packages,
web sites, television and magazine coverage. Visit www.minimotosx.com or www.endurocross.com.