CBS Sports Network has confirmed that it will air same day coverage of the 67th Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations from Teutshchenthal, Germany, this Sunday, September 29.
This will mark the second year that CBS Sports Network has offered television coverage of the race, which pits the best riders from 40 countries in a one-day battle for supremacy. The event has often been billed as the Olympics of the sport because of it. CBS Sports’ will air a three-hour show that will feature the event’s main races in their entirety, according to event promoter Youthstream, which also promotes the FIM World Motocross Championship series. The event is scheduled to air at 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Team USA will field a potent force in the hope of reclaiming the Motocross of Nations title that it lost one year ago in the sand at Lommel Belgium. The three rider squad of Ryan Dungey, Justin Barcia and Eli Tomac will be gunning to give Team USA its 23rd victory in the prestigious event.
“This agreement with CBS Sports Network allows us to build even greater place and exposure in North America for the biggest motocross race on the planet and for Team USA,” said Mario Marini, Youthstream’s director of corporate relations. “We are thrilled with the passion CBS Sports Network has shared with Youthstream for this project, and we are very proud to provide U.S. and Canadian fans with comprehensive coverage at such a stunning Sunday afternoon time slot.”
CBS Sports Network is available through local cable, video and telco providers and via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 and Dish Network Channel 158. For more information on how to get CBS Sports Network if you don’t already have it, visit www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
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