Toyota AMA Arenacross Series Set For Rockford's MetroCentre

AURORA, Ill. (Nov. 27, 2007) – Toyota AMA Arenacross returns to Rockford’s (Ill.) MetroCentre for two nights of arenacross racing action this weekend, Friday and Saturday (Nov. 30 – Dec. 1)., featuring one of the favorites coming into the event - Pearl City’s own Tommy Hofmaster.

“We haven’t raced in Rockford since the 2004-’05 season – so I’m pumped Toyota AMA Arenacross is returning to race my hometown event,” said Hofmaster. “There’s been some unreal racing at the MetroCentre over the years and this weekend fans are going to be highly impressed with the level of competition at the event.”

Leading the Toyota AMA Arenacross Series heading into Rockford is Chad Johnson from nearby Rhinelander, Wis. Johnson, the 2004-’05 Toyota AMA Arenacross Series champion, won the last main event held at the MetroCentre in 2004.

“Rockford’s a key stop on the Toyota AMA Arenacross tour because it’ll decide who has the momentum heading into the Christmas break,” said Johnson. “I’ll have a ton of fans that’ll make the trip down from Wisconsin and look forward to the gate dropping both nights this weekend.”

MEDIA ALERT! What: Toyota AMA Arenacross Press Day When: Thursday, Nov. 29 Where: MetroCentre Time: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Who: Local Rockford pro racers – featuring Pearl City’s Tommy Hofmaster - & “Live” riding display!

2004-’05 Season Results

2007-’08 Toyota AMA Arenacross Point Standings

1. Chad Johnson, Hon, 85
2. Josh Demuth, Hon, 82
3. Kelly Smith, Kaw, 77
4. Danny Smith, Hon, 77
5. Jim Neese, Suz, 71

Tickets for the Nov. 30 through Dec. 1 Toyota AMA Arenacross at the Rockford MetroCentre are available through www.arenacross.com, at the MetroCentre Box Office, online at www.hammertimesports.com and www.CentreEvents.com or charge by phone at (815) 968-5222. Fees and handling may apply. Show times are Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday (amateurs) at 12:00. Doors open Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m., Sunday at 11 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday advance tickets are $16 to $25 for adults, $5 for kids ages 2-12. Sunday’s tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for kids.

About Toyota AMA Arenacross Series
In its 24th year, the Toyota AMA Arenacross Series, owned by Live Nation, is the premier indoor motocross series in the U.S. playing to sold-out arenas nationwide. Information on the Toyota AMA Arenacross Series events may be found at www.Arenacross.com. Live Nation is the world's largest live music company. Our mission is to inspire passion for live music around the world. We are the largest promoter of live concerts in the world, the second-largest entertainment venue management company and have a rapidly growing online presence. We create superior experiences for artists and fans, regularly producing tours for the biggest superstars in the business, including The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, U2 and Coldplay. Globally, we own, operate, have booking rights for and/or have an equity interest in more than 160 venues, including House of Blues® music venues and prestigious locations such as The Fillmore in San Francisco, Nikon at Jones Beach in New York and London’s Wembley Arena. Our websites collectively are the second most popular entertainment/event websites in the United States, according to Nielsen//NetRatings. In addition, we also produce, promote or host theatrical, specialized motor sports and other live entertainment events. In 2006, we connected nearly 60 million fans with their favorite performers at approximately 26,000 events in 18 countries around the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol “LYV.” For more information regarding Live Nation and its businesses or concerts near you, please visit our website at www.livenation.com.

About AMA Racing
AMA Racing is the competition arm of the American Motorcyclist Association and is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its professional properties include the AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF, the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship, the AMA Supermoto Championship and the AMA Pro ATV Championship. In amateur and pro-am competition, AMA Racing sanctions over 4000 events in 24 different disciplines and supports over 110 thousand active members. For more information about professional racing, visit www.amaproracing.com. For amateur racing information visit www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/amasports.asp.