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Supercross Montréal prepares to rev up the Olympic Stadium in September 2018
GESTEV boosts high-caliber motocross event back to its former glory
Montréal, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 – Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 15, when SUPERCROSS MONTRÉAL makes a roaring return to the Olympic Park for one night of high-caliber international motocross action featuring some of the top riders from Europe and North America. Montréal is the next stop on the international circuit, as well as being Canada’s only Supercross event in 2018. It’ll be the first time event organizer GESTEV has been let loose at the Olympic Park, and thousands of spectators are expected to come feast their eyes on the action.
Top international talent in the running
No fewer than 20 riders will be at the start line for the flagship PRO race in the evening. “The first wave of riders we’re stoked to announce includes five big names— one of Canada’s top racers, Kaven Benoit, two of the top US riders, Malcom Stewart and Jeremy Martin, and France’s Cédric Soubayras and Thomas Ramette, who are both European event headliners,” said motocross event consultant Eric Peronnard. “Get ready for a huge North American event with some international flair!” Even though the complete event program won’t be revealed for another few weeks, Supercross Montréal is already promising spectators a jam-packed evening of entertainment, giving them the chance to see the best riders on the regional circuit as well as a special freestyle show.
A roaring return for motocross to the Olympic Park
The sport of motocross has been ticking over in Gestev’s event management minds for a few years, so the organizers are excited that 2018 is the year they get to make it all happen. “Today we’re thrilled to announce this exciting event on the Montréal calendar,” said Gestev president Patrice Drouin. “We’re not going to be reinventing the wheel and messing with the winning formula Pierre Corbeil and his team perfected in past years, but we are going to inject the event with the ambition and flair it needs to keep flourishing here at the heart of the big city.” September 15 will be a big day for this iconic landmark on the Montréal skyline, as it’s been five years since motocross last revved up spectators at the Olympic Park. “There’s a long history of motocross events at the Olympic Stadium that dates back to 1977, with no fewer than 34 events attracting up to 60,000 spectators a night,” said Michel Labrecque, CEO of Montréal’s Olympic Park. “We’re very happy to see the sport of motocross coming back to the Stadium in 2018, thanks to Gestev, who really have what it takes to make a big event like this a success.”
Tickets on sale soon
Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, June 6 at 10 a.m. at supercrossmtl.com for the main event on September 15, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Prices start at $42 (including fees). Tickets will also be available for the afternoon practice rounds for $20.
All details available online at supercrossmtl.com.
Supercross Montréal prepares to rev up the Olympic Stadium in September 2018
GESTEV boosts high-caliber motocross event back to its former glory
Montréal, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 – Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 15, when SUPERCROSS MONTRÉAL makes a roaring return to the Olympic Park for one night of high-caliber international motocross action featuring some of the top riders from Europe and North America. Montréal is the next stop on the international circuit, as well as being Canada’s only Supercross event in 2018. It’ll be the first time event organizer GESTEV has been let loose at the Olympic Park, and thousands of spectators are expected to come feast their eyes on the action.
Top international talent in the running
No fewer than 20 riders will be at the start line for the flagship PRO race in the evening. “The first wave of riders we’re stoked to announce includes five big names— one of Canada’s top racers, Kaven Benoit, two of the top US riders, Malcom Stewart and Jeremy Martin, and France’s Cédric Soubayras and Thomas Ramette, who are both European event headliners,” said motocross event consultant Eric Peronnard. “Get ready for a huge North American event with some international flair!” Even though the complete event program won’t be revealed for another few weeks, Supercross Montréal is already promising spectators a jam-packed evening of entertainment, giving them the chance to see the best riders on the regional circuit as well as a special freestyle show.
A roaring return for motocross to the Olympic Park
The sport of motocross has been ticking over in Gestev’s event management minds for a few years, so the organizers are excited that 2018 is the year they get to make it all happen. “Today we’re thrilled to announce this exciting event on the Montréal calendar,” said Gestev president Patrice Drouin. “We’re not going to be reinventing the wheel and messing with the winning formula Pierre Corbeil and his team perfected in past years, but we are going to inject the event with the ambition and flair it needs to keep flourishing here at the heart of the big city.” September 15 will be a big day for this iconic landmark on the Montréal skyline, as it’s been five years since motocross last revved up spectators at the Olympic Park. “There’s a long history of motocross events at the Olympic Stadium that dates back to 1977, with no fewer than 34 events attracting up to 60,000 spectators a night,” said Michel Labrecque, CEO of Montréal’s Olympic Park. “We’re very happy to see the sport of motocross coming back to the Stadium in 2018, thanks to Gestev, who really have what it takes to make a big event like this a success.”
Tickets on sale soon
Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, June 6 at 10 a.m. at supercrossmtl.com for the main event on September 15, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Prices start at $42 (including fees). Tickets will also be available for the afternoon practice rounds for $20.
All details available online at supercrossmtl.com.
Malcolm was at the press conference. It's in French so not sure how many of you on here understand the language. I can post it later if any are interested.
Hopefully a lot of the riders on the MX Tour join into the event and some more Americans too.
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Only thing that worries me is the ticket price and the fact that the last MTL SX didn't attract a lot of spectators. $42 is a lot the cheap seats...
Interior shots from past events.
Little known fact is that you can bike, rollerblade or drive your car around the Montreal F1 course in the summer off season. I drove a Suburban around there, was cool!
Most fun city ever.
good old day. Montreal is where i was born, i miss it.
The view from Mont Royal is epic.
Add in a SX race and you could have a great weekend there.
Pit Row
Supercross Montreal
Americans
Josh Hill
Alex Martin
Malcolm Stewart
Matt Goerke
Josh Hansen
Mike Brown
RJ Hampshire
Colt Nichols
Phil Nicoletti
Mike Alessi
Dillan Epstein
Cade Clason
Cheyenne Harmon
Joey Crown (250)
Josh Osby (250)
Ryan Dowd
Jacob Hayes
Chris Canning
Canadians
Kaven Benoit
Colton Facciotti
Cole Thompson
Marco Canella (250)
Shawn Maffenbeier (250)
Tyler Medaglia
Jess Pettis (250)
Keylan Meston
Kyle Keast
Dylan Wright (250)
Tanner Ward (250)
Hayden Halstead (250)
Jared Petruska (250)
Davey Fraser
Jeremy Medaglia
France
Cedric Soubeyras
Thomas Ramette
Tyler and Colton have also raced and qualified for main events in the US. Tyler has an AMA West 250 Arenacross Title to his name so he's got some indoor skills.
Benoit has won the Montreal SX before.
Pettis did well last year on the West coast and got some TV time during the mains. Grew up in BC so has a lot of arenacross experience.
Canella is young and I don't believe he has any SX experience aside from the SX portion at the Mini O's.
Unsure about Maffenbeier. He's raced the Montreal SX in the past but can't remember how he finished.
Benoit always reminded me of Musquin with his riding style. Maybe it's a French and French-Canadian thing? lol
They are all great riders so I expect they will pick it up quick.
Gibby you know if any Canadian rounds are gonna be on the SX schedule?
No Canadian round(s) in 2019 but hoping to have one if it expands.
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