Press Release

Top American To Take $5,000!



sans-serif">Moates Cup And Lap Of Honor Set For USGP At Glen
Helen On May 30th




Moates" height="155" width="121" border="0">May 26, 2010 - Glen Helen Raceway, CA - When the world
comes to Southern
California's Glen Helen Raceway on May 29-30th,
it marks two major milestones in motocross history. The return of the
U.S. Grand Prix (USGP) concept of pitting America's best against the
crowned heads of European racing and falls on the
30th anniversary of Marty Moates becoming the first American to win the
500cc USGP at Carlsbad.


To commemorate both these momentous events, the Moates Cup and $5,000
will be presented to the top-finishing American at the USGP. There will
also be a special lap of honor in tribute to Marty as Doug Dubach
circulates the track on the #23
LOP Yamaha prepared by Rick Doughty and Vintage Iron.



Marty at the Carlsbad USGP circa 1980."We are
happy to pay tribute to the top American, by awarding the inaugural
Moates Cup... and a nice cash reward, courtesy of friends and many
industry supporters,"
says co-conspirator Scott Cox. "What started as a nice tribute to our
fallen brother Marty has become a happening unto itself... Everyone has
been on board with remembering Marty's legacy."


Speaking of supporters, Dr. D's Doug Dubach is honored to play a role in
the tribute. "It is an honor to represent Marty Moates and his historic
ride at the 1980 USGP," says Dubach. "Race fans will see the #23 LOP
Yamaha
again and in a small way, pay tribute to the man whose USGP win changed
the face of motocross in the US. I'm sure it will be one of the most
memorable laps I'll experience at Glen Helen..." which is saying
something considering Dr D
has won 17 World Vet Championships at Glen Helen. Look for Dubach to be
clad in replica gear head-to-toe, including an authentic LOP jersey and
even the Seer goggles Marty wore.



Doug Dubach next to the LOP Yamaha that will be ridden Sunday at the USGP at Glen Helen Raceway.Co-sponsor
Todd Huffman adds, "What better testament to Marty and what his win 30
years ago represented than presenting the Moates Cup?" Huffman is just
finishing his
film The Carlsbad USGP:1980,
which premieres a month after the Glen Helen USGP. "I think it's a
fitting tribute to Marty as America's first Carlsbad 500cc USGP hero and
I'm hoping that it rekindles that same day of magic 30 years
ago." Look for the lap of honor ceremonies to take place around 11 a.m. as master of
ceremonies Tom White interviews former USGP winners Chuck Sun, Broc
Glover and Ricky Johnson. The growing list of donors includes Marty's
many fans
and friends as well as powersport powerhouses like Lucas Oil, Dubach
Racing Development, MotionPro, Vintage Iron, www.legendsandheroestour.org and www.resmarket.com.


Tickets for the "Race Of The Century" are available at the www.glenhelen.com.
Reserved camping is available at the track for $50 per spot.





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