Press Release

X Games 17 is set to feature EnduroCross


Extensive TV coverage and exposure for EnduroCross!

 

Irvine, Calif. (April 26, 2011) – The
ESPN X Games has catapulted the popularity of action sports over the
past 17 years and now the world’s top EnduroCross riders will get to
showcase their talent on this amazing stage. X Games 17 will feature
their version of “Enduro X” inside the Staples Center and the event
will become part of the eight race series for the 2011 EnduroCross
championship for the expert class. The top 20 riders from the 2010
EnduroCross championship will be invited to compete along with at least
ten “Wild Card” entries from around the world. A separate women’s class
will be open by invite only.

“We
have been working with the ESPN staff for the past six years to make
EnduroCross part of the X Games, so it is very exciting to make this a
reality,” stated Eric Peronnard, the creator of EnduroCross. “Enduro X
will showcase the amazing action and skills necessary to compete on
such a challenging course to a whole new audience.”

ESPN,
ESPN2 and ABC will combine to telecast 25 hours of live X Games 17
competition. In addition to the 25 original hours in high definition,
the Worldwide Leader in Action Sports will also televise 18 hours of X
Games action on ESPN 3D. More than 25 hours will also be distributed on
ESPN3.com. Outside the United States, X Games 17 will be seen in more
than 121 countries and territories to more than 106 million homes,
including live telecasts in Africa, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Israel,
Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand and South America.

Tickets
for X Games 17 will be available for purchase June 23 at all
Ticketmaster locations and the box office at STAPLES Center.

 

2011 GEICO AMA EnduroCross Schedule

Location

Date

Arena / Additional Information

Los Angeles, CA

July 31, 2011

Staples Center     (Expert only during X-Games)

Everett, WA

August 13, 2011

Comcast Arena

Indianapolis, IN

August 26, 2011

Pepsi Coliseum    (Friday during MotoGP weekend)

Ontario, CA

September 17, 2011

Citizens Bank Arena

Denver, CO

October 1, 2011

National Western Complex

Boise, ID

October 22, 2011

Idaho Center

Las Vegas, NV

November 19, 2011

Orleans Arena      (Double Main event)

EnduroCross
tracks incorporate various elements of extreme off road racing into a
supercross-style setting, including rocks, boulders, logs, sand, mud, a
water-hole… and even a few special obstacles like giant tires thrown
in!  Known as the “toughest racing on two wheels,” this indoor off road
racing will certainly keep you on your feet. Don’t miss your chance to
see GEICO AMA EnduroCross “Live” - and be sure to log-on to www.motorsportshour.com for local air dates/times for the Lucas Motorsports Hour on the Versus network, which airs coverage of all six rounds of EnduroCross.

 

ENDUROCROSS is a registered trademark of Source Interlink Magazines, LLC.

For rules and race information visit www.EnduroCross.com or email endurocross@sorc.com

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