2008 MONTREAL SUPERCROSS UNVEILS A NEW MX TRACK DESIGNED TO PLEASE FANS


Montreal, July 17, 2008 - The 31st edition of Montreal Supercross, scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 20th at Olympic Stadium, will offer thrilling races to the thousands of fans in attendance thanks in part to a spectacular new track, designed to challenge the very best motocross riders. Unveiled today, the 2008 course makes new use of the Stadium surface, introduces an impressive tunnel crossing in the centre of the track and features a new starting area which will provide spectators with an unobstructed view, regardless of where they are
sitting.

"The MX1, MX2 and ATV races will likely be the most mind-blowing we've seen in a very long time. We've designed a course we are especially proud of, all parts of it are spectacular," explained Pierre Corbeil, Executive Producer of the event. "It will be very challenging for participants and is sure to guarantee some hotly contested races and, because it uses the entire Stadium surface, every seat in the grandstands will have exceptional sight lines."

Riders and spectators are discovering today a Supercross track measuring 750 meters (2,500 feet) with 15 turns, including two hairpins, a "Rockers" type washboard zone, multiple jumps, a tunnel, and a sand trap. But perhaps the most attention grabbing feature is the position of starting area, which is now located in the centre of the track. Riders will access the starting area through a tunnel.

"For 2008 we decided to completely review the race track configuration. For riders, priority was given to the ease of passing. For spectators, we prioritized sight lines. This year, whether seated in upper or lower decks, north, south or west sections, fans will all enjoy the same amazing event," added the Montréal Supercross executive producer. "The starting zone was relocated to the centre of the course on the grandstand side. We also reintroduced a sand trap - an obstacle that is much appreciated by fans because it creates uncertainty in competition. Riders all fear the trap. Finally, the finish line is located on an Olympic-sized jump! "

Pierre Corbeil added that in 2008, "regardless of which seat a spectator is in, he will have a view of the start as well as the all-important first turn taken by the riders. With the new location of the starting area, the jump at the finish line and the intersecting tunnel where riders are tightly bunched, there will be an amazing amount of action in the centre of the stadium."

Adding that Freestyle and autocross haven't been neglected in the installations, "There will be two parallel Freestyle ramps in the centre of the track which will allow side-by-side battles. We've also revised the autocross track, have lengthened it by 50% and will use several of the MotoX track features," concluded the event spokesperson.
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On the weekend of July 12 -13, Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island, welcomed riders from the Canadian Motocross Championship along with Quebecer Simon Homans (Yamaha) from Saint-Élie-d'Orford who posted impressive 3rd and 7th place finishes. With five rounds of the championship in the books, Homans sits in 5th place in the national MX1 division, tied with Californian Jeff Northrop (KTM), and only 45 points behind leader Tyler Medaglia (Suzuki) of Vaughan, ON. Colton Faciotti, from Aldergrove, second in the standings for Yamaha and Dusty Klatt (Yamaha), from Campbell River, third in the standing, each won one race last weekend in their own province of British Columbia. Veteran Yamaha rider Blair Morgan of Prince Albert, SK holds is fourth in the standings. In MX2, Honda rider Marc-Antoine Généreux from Saint-Césaire is 8th overall by virtue of his 5th place finish in one of the two races scheduled at Nanaimo. The MX2 national rankings are currently dominated by Northern California native Eric Nye (KTM). The majority of these riders are expected to compete in the next Supercross Montréal, which will be held on September 20th at Olympic Stadium.
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The Montréal Supercross, a presentation of Coors Lights and Parts Canada, is one of the most popular event presented each year at Olympic Stadium. The event draws more than 50,000 spectators from all parts of Québec and Eastern Ontario. At the invitation of event organizers, each year more than 150 riders from Canada, the United States and Europe travel to the event to thrill the young and young at heart, families, friends, connoisseurs or other motorsports fans.

Tickets are available for $12.50, $18.50, $26.50 and $36.50 and can be purchased at Admission (www.admission.com, 514 790-1245 or 1 800 361-4595), at Olympic Stadium or at participating motorcycle dealers.