Toyota AMA Arenacross Series Arrives @ Blue Cross Arena

AURORA, Ill. (Nov. 27, 2007) – Fans of Toyota AMA Arenacross Series are in for some big time racing action this weekend (Nov. 30-Dec. 1) when the highly popular racing series’ stops at Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial – Round Five of the 2007-’08 Toyota AMA Arenacross Series.

Leading the field at what’s expected to be a packed house on both Friday and Saturday nights will be defending series champions, Danny Smith and Chad Johnson of the TUF/Honda team. Smith and Johnson will face a field of top local pros from New York, established veteran racers and up-and-coming stars of AMA Supercross in this exciting form of indoor motorsport like Marion’s (N.Y.) Colton Camp.

“We’re looking forward to having the Toyota AMA Arenacross Series stop at Blue Cross Arena for the first time in the series’ history,” said Jayme Dalsing, director of arenacross for Live Nation. “Historically, this region of the country has been a hotbed for motocross-style racing with the Binghamton and Unadilla Outdoor National motocross races running nearby. This is the first time indoor the Toyota AMA Arenacross Series will be coming to Rochester, so we’re anticipating a big turnout for this inaugural event at Blue Cross Arena.”

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. 2 Toyota AMA Arenacross at Blue Cross Arena are available through www.arenacross.com, at the Blue Cross Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets – including www.ticketmaster.com – or charge by phone at (585) 232-1900. 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 for adults are $20 for Gold Level seats, $17 for all mid level seats. Kids ages 2-12 are $10. All seats are $2 more day of show.

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.