Monster Energy Gives Back Hosts Event to Benefit Stupid Cancer‏

WHAT:
February 23, 2012 – CORONA, CALIF – Join
Monster Energy Gives Back for an amazing night at the raceway to
benefit Stupid Cancer, a national nonprofit organization that helps
young adults fight cancer and win.

"We couldn't be happier to
be partnering with a forward-thinking corporate partner like Monster,"
said Matthew Zachary, cancer survivor and Founder/CEO of Stupid Cancer,
(aka The I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation). "It is because of
relationships like these that we are able to serve our mission and
help so many young adults facing the challenges of cancer."


Guests will receive one free indoor go-kart race and one free raffle
ticket for a $20 donation.  Food will be offered for purchase.  There
will also be a silent auction featuring items such as RC Trucks, Monster
Energy athlete gear, helmets, framed and signed posters, etc. There
will also be trophy trucks, buggies, sandrails and Pro 2 Short Course
Trucks displayed for everyone to check out.

WHEN:
Friday, March 16th from 6 pm to 10 pm
$20 per person

WHERE:
Pole Position Raceway
1594 E. Bentley Dr.  
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 817-5032

WHO:
Monster Energy Gives Back, Stupid Cancer Foundation and Stronghold Motorsports as well as

Monster Energy athletes and celebrities to include, Jeremy “MC” McGrath
– seven-time Supercross Champion and off-road racer, Trigger Gumm –
motorbike rider and one of the first distance jumpers since Evil
Knievel, X Games Gold Medalist and Freestyle MX rider, Jeremy “Twitch”
Stenberg and Andrew Buck former pro motocross and ATV racer. Casey
Currie who won the TORC Pro-Lite Points Championship in 2010 will also
be there along with Cameron Steele who is known from his
ESPN/ABC/NBC/CBS and Speed network TV gigs, but feels most at home
flying across the desert in his beloved Trophy Truck.


“Stronghold Motorsports is proud to share in Monster Energy’s
philanthropic endeavors,” said Scott Bailey, Managing Partner Stronghold
Motorsports.  “We are honored and privileged that our team and
athletes have the opportunity to participate in this event to support
the I’m Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation as we spread the “Stupid
Cancer” message.”  

WHY:
The event at
Pole Position is being held to raise more money and awareness to
benefit Stupid Cancer, which helps empower young adults affected by
cancer through innovative and award-winning programs and services.

For more information on Monster Energy Gives Back and Monster Energy athletes please contact Kim Dresser at (949) 300-5546 or kimpaigedresser@att.net <mailto:kimpaigedresser@att.net>  or visit www.monsterenergy.com

To learn more about the Stupid Cancer please visit http://stupidcancer.com/