Racer X Motocross Show Goes Live on www.motocross.com for Toyota Trucks AMA National at Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, Col. (June 27, 2008) – As the sun goes down and the lights come on Saturday, June 28, motocross fans from across the country will be able to watch live action from the Toyota Trucks AMA National at Thunder Valley Presented by Division 7 Insulation, round five of the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF.
The Racer X Motocross Show, presented by Toyota Trucks, will offer free live video/audio streaming of the first set of motos, plus the WMA moto at intermission, on www.motocross.com. The show will air live SPEED coverage free of charge to viewers that sign up at live.motocross.com. Viewers will also be offered a free digital download of the August '08 issue of Racer X Illustrated.
"This marks the second year that the gang at SPEED have been kind enough to let us pick their first-moto signal off the satellite and show it live on www.motocross.com," said Jason Weigandt, host of the Racer X Motocross Show. "It gives motocross fans all over the world a chance to see this historic Thunder Valley National come to life under the lights, as well as a chance to see if Ryan Villopoto and James Stewart can continue their winning streaks on Saturday night. Fans can watch the first motos online, then switch over to Speed TV to watch the conclusion. It's a sign of things to come..."
Heading into Colorado, Monster Energy Kawasaki's James Stewart has yet to lose a moto this summer; he is a perfect 8-for-8 in motos and 4-for-4 in overall wins. As for two-time AMA Motocross Lites Champion Ryan Villopoto, the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider has reeled off seven straight moto wins and three consecutive overalls since finishing fifth in the first moto of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship, presented by FMF.
Interview opportunities are available to the media by contacting AMA Toyota Motocross Championship media coordinator Brandon Short via email at Media@MXNationals.com or by phone at 951-203-2605.
For more information on the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship, presented by FMF, log on to www.amamotocross.com for live timing and scoring at @theWireLIVE!. Racer X Illustrated will host a new and improved webcast on www.motocross.com, with live racing action hosted by Jason Weigandt. The Racer X Motocross Show on Motocross.com has also been added on Saturday night of each race weekend, featuring practice footage and interviews taken earlier in the day.
Credential requests for each round of the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF must be submitted via email to Media@MXNationals.com three weeks prior to the race. Media members interested in interviews with the riders of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF should contact Brandon at 951-203-2605 or email Media@MXNationals.com.
About the National Promoters Group (NPG)
The National Promoters Group (NPG) comprises 12 individual promoters of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF which sanctions outdoor motocross events throughout the United States, and remains the Nation's premier outdoor motocross championship series. NPG's mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the production of professional championship racing events nationwide.
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 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross Series, an FIM World Championship, the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF, the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, the AMA 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. Accredited media outlets can also access an on line Press Room at www.amaproracing.com/pressroom. For amateur racing information visit www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/amasports.asp.