Press Release

Utah Sports Commission Extends Partnership with Monster Energy Supercross



AURORA, Ill. (July 26, 2010) – Feld Motor Sports announced today that
the Utah Sports Commission will be continuing their sponsorship with Monster
Energy Supercross, an FIM World Championship, for the third consecutive year.
Monster Energy Supercross will be returning to Salt Lake City’s Rice-Eccles
Stadium, April 30 for the penultimate race of the 17 race championship.







"We are thrilled to bring Supercross
back to Utah in 2011.  Playing host to a major sporting event like AMA
Supercross, that provides both significant economic impact and global
exposure, once again highlights the value of hosting these key sporting events
for the image building and promotion of Utah," said Jeff Robbins,
president & CEO of the Utah Sports Commission. “We are also very excited
for our dedicated Supercross fans that this event is returning in 2011.”



The Utah Sports Commission plays a central
role in the Salt Lake City supercross races and continues to take vital routes
to keep Rice-Eccles Stadium on the AMA Supercross schedule.







“By extending our relationship with the Utah
Sports Commission, we will once again work cooperatively with the community to
produce another exciting event for the loyal supercross fans in Salt Lake
City,” said Todd Jendro, senior director of operations, Feld Motor Sports.
“Annually the Monster Energy race in Salt Lake City generates an estimated $9
million economic impact.”



Last year more than 35,000 fans braved a
mixture of snow, sleet, and rain at Rice Eccles Stadium where GEICO Powersports
Honda’s Kevin Windham raced to his second victory and Monster Energy/Pro
Circuit/Kawasaki’s Jake Weimer claimed the Western Regional AMA Supercross
Lites championship.







The first supercross race held at Rice-Eccles
Stadium took place in 2001 where 42,135 fans packed the venue to witness Ricky
Carmichael win his 13th race of the 16 round season.



For more information on the Monster Energy®
AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com. For all
media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or
630-566-6305.



 



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 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.







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