The country’s top motocross athletes are set to compete in a 12-round series that includes two new venues for the 43rd season of AMA-sanctioned National MX competition
The following is from MX Sports, series promoter of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship:
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (November 7, 2013) – MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports, a division of the NBC Sports Group, has announced the 2014 schedule for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.
Making its highly anticipated return to Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, the 12-round series will kick off the season Saturday, May 24 at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California. The series will then make stops throughout the summer at premier motocross facilities in the US, while introducing a brand new venue in Indiana before concluding with the Utah National at Miller Motosports Park in Tooele, Utah on August 23.
Joining the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship for the first time is the Midwest’s Indiana National in Crawfordsville, Indiana, serving as the penultimate round in 2014. Lucas Oil Pro Motocross’ newest venue has played host to a round of the Grand National Cross Country Series for nearly 20 years.
Many of the series’ traditional stops return in 2014, including Hangtown, Thunder Valley, High Point, Budds Creek, RedBud, Spring Creek, Washougal and Unadilla. Additionally, following two highly successful inaugural events, both the Tennessee and Utah Nationals return to the 2014 schedule. The world-class venues included in the 2014 season will provide returning fans and new guests the chance to witness the fastest racers on the planet in head-to-head competition.
“It has long been our goal to present the most legendary, spectacular tracks in American motocross on the schedule, as well as mixing in a few new facilities to add diversity to the schedule and new challenges for the best riders in the world,” MX Sports Pro Racing President Davey Coombs said. “In 2013 we presented new rounds in Tennessee and Utah. Both performed even better than we hoped. Now we look forward to yet another new venue in Indiana, as well as the return of the iconic Glen Helen Raceway in Southern California as the 2014 opener. Add those events in with such premier motocross tracks as RedBud, Unadilla, Washougal, Hangtown and more, and you have the makings of an exciting summer of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross for fans all over the country.”
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross attracts the majority of the world’s most talented athletes to compete on the country’s toughest and most scenic motocross tracks.
Reigning 450 Class Champion, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto, will look to defend his Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship crown during the 2014 season, while 250 Class Champion Eli Tomac makes his move to the 450 Class. Additionally, Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey will be joined by former FIM World Champion Ken Roczen in the 450 Class. Former champions James Stewart and Chad Reed, along with Trey Canard, all hope to return to the top of the leader board. Add in Team Honda Muscle Milk’s Justin Barcia, Villopoto’s Kawasaki teammate Jake Weimer, Toyota/JGR Yamaha’s Josh Grant and Justin Brayton, plus a talented pack of up-and-comers and the series will once again host one of the most competitive fields in motocross history.
Tickets for all 12 rounds of the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship will go on sale Thursday, November 7 at ProMotocross.com. Promotions and offers will also roll out continuously, leading up to the start of the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.
2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Schedule
May 24–Glen Helen National, San Bernardino, CA
May 31–Hangtown MX Classic, Sacramento, CA
June 7–Thunder Valley Nat’l., Lakewood, CO
June 14–High Point National, Mt. Morris, PA
June 28–Tennessee National, Blountville, TN
July 5–RedBud National, Buchanan, MI
July 12–Budds Creek National, Mechanicsville, MD
July 19–Spring Creek National, Millville, MN
July 26–Washougal National, Washougal, WA
August 9–Unadilla National, New Berlin, NY
August 16–Indiana National, Crawfordsville, IN
August 23–Utah National, Tooele, UT
MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world’s most prestigious professional motocross series, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The industry leader in off-road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. Visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.
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