James Stewart to Race Monster Energy Cup

San Manuel Yamaha Rider Sets Sights on $1 Million Paycheck

AURORA, Ill. (June 28, 2011) – Feld Motor Sports®
announced today that James Stewart, of Haines City, Fla., will race the
inaugural Monster Energy Cup at Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium on October
15.

Stewart,
a former two-time Supercross class champion, racing for San Manuel
Yamaha, is a heavy favorite to claim the $1 Million that will be paid to
any rider that wins all three main events.

“I
definitely look forward to a new look and feel,” said Stewart. “That’s a
lot of money for one night, and the chances of being able to win it is,
of course, very appealing, but there will be a lot of guys with this
same thought so we need to just focus on the race.”

Third
on the all-time Supercross class win list, Stewart owns 42 main event
wins since moving to the premier class in 2004. Stewart is no stranger
to winning at Sam Boyd Stadium, posting two premier class wins and a
Lites class win.

“Although
it’s in the same stadium it’s a new night and a new race format and I
am glad to just have the opportunity to be a part of it,” Stewart added.

With
supercross/motocross icons Jeremy McGrath and Ricky Carmichael as the
race’s official track designers, Stewart looks forward to the unique
design they develop.

“I
believe they will put together a great track, but I also wonder how
crazy it will be,” said Stewart. “These guys know what (tough) obstacles
are – the ones that are very demanding. I’m sure they will want to put
us through the ringer, but I would do the same if I were in their
position, so bring it on.”

The
unique hybrid track will consist of supercross/motocross terrain and
will have a tremendous motocross-style influence, making it unlike any
other stadium race in the world. This track will be the perfect blend of
supercross and motocross combined and created into the ultimate
battleground. The Monster Energy Cup posts a $250,000 purse with the
winner walking away with a $100,000 check, and for the “first time ever”
$1 Million will be paid to a rider that wins all three main events. 

Tickets
for the 2011 Monster Energy Cup can be purchased at the Thomas &
Mack Center Box Office, the Galleria at Sunset, all Stations and Fiesta
Casinos, online at www.UNLVtickets.com, www.supercrossonline.com or by phone at (866) 8-FINALS. Tickets will be available at the Sam Boyd Stadium Box Office on the day of the event only.

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