Utah Governor Huntsman Welcomes Back Monster Energy® Supercross to Rice-Eccles Stadium

AURORA, Ill. (April 23, 2009) – Utah Governor Jon Huntsman Jr. welcomed back Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, to Salt Lake City’s Rice-Eccles Stadium today at a press conference with Honda Red Bull Racing’s Andrew Short, Davi Millsaps and Ivan Tedesco and Muscle Milk/MDK/KTM’s Justin Brayton and Michael Sleeter. Utah Sports Commission President Jeff Robbins, who was instrumental in bringing the race back to Salt Lake City joined Governor Huntsman and the riders at the press conference.

 

“This is the greatest sport in the world, and we have brought it to an Olympic Stadium for Saturday night’s race,” said Governor Huntsman. “I am so proud to have Monster Energy® Supercross back in Salt Lake City and look forward to seeing the huge crowd on hand. Tickets are still available, and I encourage everyone to take part of this special race.”

Governor Huntsman Welcomes back Monster Energy Supercross Photo Credit: Kent: Diamond

The first supercross race held at Rice-Eccles Stadium took place in 2001 where 42,135 packed the home of the 2002 Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies to watch Ricky Carmichael race to victory. Carmichael holds the all-time AMA Supercross win record in Salt Lake City with two. Stewart holds the all-time AMA Supercross Lites class win record at Salt Lake City with two.

Governor Huntsman said he wanted to bring Monster Energy® Supercross back to Salt Lake City’s Rice-Eccles Stadium Photo Credit: Kent Diamond

Andrew Short, Governor Huntsman, Todd Jendro, and Jeff Robbins (from left to right) Photo Credit: Kent Diamond

Andrew Short presents Governor a jersey on behalf of the Honda Red Bull Racing team Photo Credit: Kent Diamond

Governor Huntsman gives Salt Lake City local racer Landen Powell some advice on this weekend’s race Photo Credit: Kent Diamond

Tickets are available at www.SupercrossOnline.com, www.utahtickets.com, by phone at 801-581-UTIX and the Rice-Eccles Box Office. Goldcircle seats are $40; Mid-Level seats are $20 for adults and $10 for kids; Treadhead seats are $10. All seats are $2 extra on the day of the event. Practice and qualifying times begin at 12:30 PM with the main event beginning at 7:00 PM.

 

Past Winners in Salt Lake City

AMA Supercross Class

April 24, 2004:                           Kevin Windham

April 26, 2003:                           Chad Reed

April 27, 2002:                           Ricky Carmichael

April 28, 2001:                           Ricky Carmichael

 

AMA Supercross Lites Class

April 24, 2004:                           Ivan Tedesco

April 26, 2003:                           James Stewart

April 27, 2002:                           James Stewart

April 28, 2001:                           Ernesto Fonseca

For more information on the Monster Energy® AMA Supercross an FIM World Championship please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com. 

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