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Monster Energy Cup Showdown this Saturday Night in Las Vegas
World’s Top Racers lay it on the Line for $1 million
AURORA, Ill. (October 13, 2014) – This Saturday night in Las Vegas under the bright lights the world’s greatest supercross/motocross racers will converge at Sam Boyd Stadium for the Monster Energy Cup and a chance to win $1 million. In addition to the professional Cup Class, the stars of tomorrow will be competing in the KTM Junior Supercross Challenge, Super-Mini Amateur All-Star Classes.
Monster Energy Cup on Television
• LIVE on FOX Sports 2 on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 9:00 p.m. ET. / 6:00 p.m. PT,
• FOX Sports 1, will re-air the entire race, Oct. 19 at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT.
• FOX broadcast network offers a 90-minute Monster Energy Cup encore special on Sunday, October 26 following NFL football in most markets, while preceding football in others (check local listings).
“This year’s track design is unlike anything I have ever seen in my career,” said Carmichael. “It’s definitely going to be exciting and challenging for everyone. We started with a great foundation and have an epic final product.”
In the three years of the Monster Energy Cup, there have been three different winners: Ryan Villopoto, Justin Barcia, and James Stewart.
After recently signing with the JGRMX/Toyota/Yamaha team, Barcia, who won the 2012 Monster Energy Cup, will make his debut this weekend with his new team. Barcia led six laps and finished 2-1-2 in the three Main Events en route to winning the 2012 Monster Energy Cup. Barcia also has two Regional 250SX Class Championships.
“This is my first-ever race for the JGRMX team, and I am stoked,” said Barcia. Not only can I become the first-ever two-time winner of the Monster Energy Cup, I can give the team it’s first-ever title at this race.”
Former two-time Monster Energy Supercross Champion Chad Reed’s best finish at the Monster Energy Cup was in 2012 when he finished fourth overall.
“The Monster Energy Cup comes during the off-season, so everybody is well rested and had some time off, so everybody is excited to get back to racing,” said Reed. “The format is a little different with three 10-lap Main Events. The focus is to win or go home.”
Like Reed, Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey also brings a Monster Energy Supercross title to this year’s race. Dungey has finished in second place at the first three Monster Energy Cup races and has his sights set on his first title.
“I always look forward to going back to the Monster Energy Cup,” said Dungey. “There is always a lot going on at this race; it’s exciting for the fans and the riders. This race is going to be closer and tighter than ever”
One of the most anticipated aspects of the Monster Energy Cup is the riders making their debut aboard their new bike, such as Dean Wilson (Red Bull KTM); Justin Brayton (BTOsports.com KTM); Blake Baggett (Yoshimura Suzuki); Davi Millsaps (Monster Energy Kawasaki); Cole Seely (Honda); Jason Anderson (Husqvarna); Martin Davalos (Husqvarna).
Riding on the heels of 3-3 finishes last year that awarded him second overall, Chase Sexton headlines the Super-Mini Class once again.
The pre-race press conference will stream live at www.SupercrossOnline.com on Friday, October 17 at
Noon PT, featuring Chad Reed, Ryan Dungey, Davi Millsaps, Eli Tomac, Justin Barcia, Trey Canard,
Blake Baggett, Zac Commons and Chase Sexton.
The 2014 Monster Energy Cup features an all-new track design inspired by 5-time Monster Energy Supercross Champion Ricky Carmichael. The Carmichael-inspired track design will consist of supercross and motocross obstacles unlike any other racetrack design in the world. The Monster Energy Cup track will include a unique split start where 11 riders from each side will blitz down a long straightway to huge 180 degree bowl turns, then converge into one lane. The Monster Energy Cup posts a $250,000 purse with the winner walking away with a $100,000 check, and any rider that wins all three Main Events will take home $1 million.
World’s Top Racers lay it on the Line for $1 million
AURORA, Ill. (October 13, 2014) – This Saturday night in Las Vegas under the bright lights the world’s greatest supercross/motocross racers will converge at Sam Boyd Stadium for the Monster Energy Cup and a chance to win $1 million. In addition to the professional Cup Class, the stars of tomorrow will be competing in the KTM Junior Supercross Challenge, Super-Mini Amateur All-Star Classes.
Monster Energy Cup on Television
• LIVE on FOX Sports 2 on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 9:00 p.m. ET. / 6:00 p.m. PT,
• FOX Sports 1, will re-air the entire race, Oct. 19 at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT.
• FOX broadcast network offers a 90-minute Monster Energy Cup encore special on Sunday, October 26 following NFL football in most markets, while preceding football in others (check local listings).
“This year’s track design is unlike anything I have ever seen in my career,” said Carmichael. “It’s definitely going to be exciting and challenging for everyone. We started with a great foundation and have an epic final product.”
In the three years of the Monster Energy Cup, there have been three different winners: Ryan Villopoto, Justin Barcia, and James Stewart.
After recently signing with the JGRMX/Toyota/Yamaha team, Barcia, who won the 2012 Monster Energy Cup, will make his debut this weekend with his new team. Barcia led six laps and finished 2-1-2 in the three Main Events en route to winning the 2012 Monster Energy Cup. Barcia also has two Regional 250SX Class Championships.
“This is my first-ever race for the JGRMX team, and I am stoked,” said Barcia. Not only can I become the first-ever two-time winner of the Monster Energy Cup, I can give the team it’s first-ever title at this race.”
Former two-time Monster Energy Supercross Champion Chad Reed’s best finish at the Monster Energy Cup was in 2012 when he finished fourth overall.
“The Monster Energy Cup comes during the off-season, so everybody is well rested and had some time off, so everybody is excited to get back to racing,” said Reed. “The format is a little different with three 10-lap Main Events. The focus is to win or go home.”
Like Reed, Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey also brings a Monster Energy Supercross title to this year’s race. Dungey has finished in second place at the first three Monster Energy Cup races and has his sights set on his first title.
“I always look forward to going back to the Monster Energy Cup,” said Dungey. “There is always a lot going on at this race; it’s exciting for the fans and the riders. This race is going to be closer and tighter than ever”
One of the most anticipated aspects of the Monster Energy Cup is the riders making their debut aboard their new bike, such as Dean Wilson (Red Bull KTM); Justin Brayton (BTOsports.com KTM); Blake Baggett (Yoshimura Suzuki); Davi Millsaps (Monster Energy Kawasaki); Cole Seely (Honda); Jason Anderson (Husqvarna); Martin Davalos (Husqvarna).
Riding on the heels of 3-3 finishes last year that awarded him second overall, Chase Sexton headlines the Super-Mini Class once again.
The pre-race press conference will stream live at www.SupercrossOnline.com on Friday, October 17 at
Noon PT, featuring Chad Reed, Ryan Dungey, Davi Millsaps, Eli Tomac, Justin Barcia, Trey Canard,
Blake Baggett, Zac Commons and Chase Sexton.
The 2014 Monster Energy Cup features an all-new track design inspired by 5-time Monster Energy Supercross Champion Ricky Carmichael. The Carmichael-inspired track design will consist of supercross and motocross obstacles unlike any other racetrack design in the world. The Monster Energy Cup track will include a unique split start where 11 riders from each side will blitz down a long straightway to huge 180 degree bowl turns, then converge into one lane. The Monster Energy Cup posts a $250,000 purse with the winner walking away with a $100,000 check, and any rider that wins all three Main Events will take home $1 million.
I would put my money on Tomac, but not a guarantee by any means.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
11:00 am – 11:35 am Riders Track Walk
11:35 am – 11:50 am Riders Meeting at Podium (Mandatory)
11:50 am – 12:05 pm Chapel Service at Podium
12:30 pm Doors Open to Public
12:00 pm – 12:08 pm Practice A – Free Practice
12:10 pm – 12:18 pm Practice B – Free Practice
12:20 pm – 12:28 pm Practice KJSC – Free Practice
12:30 pm – 12:38 pm Practice Super Mini – Free Practice
12:40 pm – 12:48 pm Practice Amateur All-Stars – Free Practice
12:50 pm – 1:05 pm Track Maintenance
1:05 pm – 1:15 pm Practice A – Qualifying Practice
1:20 pm – 1:30 pm Practice B – Qualifying Practice
1:35 pm – 1:45 pm Practice KJSC – Qualifying Practice
1:50 pm – 2:00 pm Practice Super Mini – Qualifying Practice
2:05 pm – 2:15 pm Practice Amateur All-Stars – Qualifying Practice
2:20 pm – 3:00 pm Track Maintenance
3:00 pm – 3:10 pm Practice B – Qualifying Practice
3:15 pm – 3:25 pm Practice A – Qualifying Practice
3:30 pm – 3:40 pm Practice KJSC – Qualifying Practice
3:45 pm – 3:55 pm Practice Super Mini – Qualifying Practice
4:00 pm – 4:10 pm Practice Amateur All-Stars – Qualifying Practice
The top 18 times from Qualifying Practice in the Cup Class transfer directly to the Main Events
4:15 pm – 4:25 pm Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) – 5 Laps [22 Riders] Top 4 into the Main Events
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm Best Whip Practice in Stadium
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Track Maintenance
Evening Program
6:00 pm – 6:25 pm Opening Ceremonies / Track Explanation
6:25 pm – 6:30 pm Track Explanation (RC Hot Lap)
6:30 pm – 6:45 pm Main Event 1 – 10 Laps [22 Riders] (22 – 1 Points Awarded)
6:45 pm – 6:55 pm Super Mini Race 1 – 6 Laps [22 Riders] (Two Moto Format)
6:55 pm – 7:05 pm Amateur All-Stars Race 1 – 6 Laps [22 Riders] (Two Moto Format)
7:05 pm – 7:20 pm KJSC Race 1 – 3 Laps [15 Riders] (One Moto Format)
7:20 pm – 7:35 pm Main Event 2 – 10 Laps [22 Riders] (22 – 1 Points Awarded)
7:35 pm – 7:50 pm Best Whip Contest / Intermission
7:50 pm – 8:05 pm Super Mini Race 2 – 6 Laps [22 Riders] (Two Moto Format)
8:05 pm – 8:20 pm Amateur All-Stars Race 2 – 6 Laps [22 Riders] (Two Moto Format)
8:20 pm – 8:45 pm Main Event 3 – 10 Laps [22 Riders] (22 – 1 Points Awarded)
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Just curious. How long have you been following this? Riders age and move on. New guys start winning. It's all part of the ever-evolving sport.
Yes the sport moves on, but im saying alot of the excitment wont be there. But anyways im sure there will be a good battle.
Eli Tomac
Trey Canard
Ryan Dungey
Justin Barcia
Davi Millsaps
Jason Anderson
Dean Wilson
Cole Seely
Justin Brayton
Andrew Short
Chad Reed
Josh Grant
Justin Hill
Weston Peick
Josh Hill
Malcolm Stewart
Cooper Webb
Blake Baggett
Josh Hanson
Mike Alessi
Zach Osborne
Jake Weimer
Brett Metcalf
Matt Goerke
Steven Frossard
Kyle Chisholm
Vince Friese
Ben Lamay
Chris Blose
Alex Martin
Kyle Partridge
Mitchell Oldenburg
Bob Kiniry
Jimmy Albertson
Austin Politelli
Zachary Bell
Nick Wey
Fredrik Noren
Dylan Ferrandis
Nick Schmidt
Nico Izzi
Kellian Rusk
Cody Gilmore
Filip Thuresson
Daniel Meynet
Scott Champion
Tevin Tapia
Austin Howell
Colton Aeck
Bracken Hall
Dustin Pipes
Kyle Swanson
Trevor Reis
Pit Row
From Transworld : ''UPDATE: There is a chance Stewart may not race after all. The defending race winner is not currently listed anywhere on the Monster Energy Cup website, and could be forced to sit out this race due to the provisional suspension. Turns out the FIM has a hand in the event via the AMA, and their current punishment might keep him from coming to Vegas. According to the Stewart camp, he is currently not allowed to race but is working with the necessary parties to be included in Saturday’s prorgam.''
Also some of the guys you listed are 250 riders and another half have never seen sucess in pro racing.
http://www.monsterenergycup.com/ridersPage.html
Alright thats all i needed.
Continue on.
This season will be good, and if stewart isnt there it will still be good. For me hese a huge draw becuase hese been my fav rider since he entered the pro ranks. Il adjust to it and root for hmm Millsaps and Alessi! but still a huge fan of Tomac.
Amateur - Jordan Smith
Supermini - Lance Kobusch
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