Michael Byrne to Race the Inaugural Monster Energy Cup

AURORA, Ill. (August 5, 2011) – Feld Motor Sports^®
announced today that Michael Byrne, who rides for the
BTOSports.com/BBMX team, will compete in the inaugural Monster Energy
Cup on October 15 at Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium.

“It's
definitely exciting to have all that money up for grabs, especially for
a stand-alone race,” said Byrne. “It will for make it interesting
because the 250s are light and nimble but the 450s have a lot of power.
I'll definitely be on a 450!”

Byrne
came to the U.S. in 2000 from Australia, where he was the 250cc
runner-up in the Australian National Motocross/Supercross championships.
Since arriving in the U.S., Byrne has finished sixth overall in the
Supercross class championship in 2004 and 2006, respectively. Byrne
missed the first seven races of the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross
championship due to an injury, but upon returning, he earned 10 top-10
finishes.

The
unique hybrid track will consist of supercross/motocross terrain and
will have a tremendous motocross-style influence, making it unlike any
other stadium race in the world. This track will be the perfect blend of
supercross and motocross combined and created into the ultimate
battleground. The Monster Energy Cup posts a $250,000 purse with the
winner walking away with a $100,000 check, and for the “first time ever”
$1 Million will be paid to a rider that wins all three main events. 

Tickets
for the 2011 Monster Energy Cup can be purchased at the Thomas &
Mack Center Box Office, UNLVtickets outlets, online at www.UNLVtickets.com, www.MonsterEnergyCup.com,  or by phone at (702) 739-FANS. Tickets will be available at the Sam Boyd Stadium Box Office on the day of the event only.

About Feld Motor Sports^®

Feld Motor Sports^®,
Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor
sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz℠, and IHRA^® Nitro Jam^®. 
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the
world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more
information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.