AMA Supercross Championship

SuperMotocross World Championship Hits Midway Point of Inaugural Season as Pro Motocross Begins this Saturday in Pala, California

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Friday, May 26, 2023

ELLENTON, Fla. and MORGANTOWN W.Va., May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural 31-event series of the SuperMotocross World Championship hits the midway point as the focus now turns toward the outdoor Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. Round 1 of the 11-round summer season of racing (Round 18 of the SMX World Championship) gets underway this Saturday, May 27, in Pala, Calif. with the Fox Raceway National.

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  • ELLENTON, Fla. and MORGANTOWN W.Va., May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural 31-event series of the SuperMotocross World Championship hits the midway point as the focus now turns toward the outdoor Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.
  • Sexton enters the Pro Motocross season currently seeded number one in the SuperMotocross World Championship points standings with 372 points.
  • The SuperMotocross Video Pass, allows international streaming of every round of the SMX World Championship, including the Pro Motocross Championship for the first time.
  • For more information about the 2023 SuperMotocross World Championship series, the Pro Motocross Championship , tickets, and streaming options, visit Peacock and supermotocross.com .

Supercross Celebrates $1M Fundraising Milestone Benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

ELLENTON, Fla., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to the generosity of racers, teams, industry partners, and fans, Monster Energy AMA Supercross is pleased to announce it has surpassed the $1 million fundraising milestone in support of the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®: Finding cures. Saving children.® This milestone marks seven years of commitment to St. Jude families. The partnership between Feld Entertainment and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital kicked off in 2017, when Feld Entertainment and Supercross legend Ryan Dungey launched the initiative within the Supercross community.

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  • The partnership between Feld Entertainment and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital kicked off in 2017, when Feld Entertainment and Supercross legend Ryan Dungey launched the initiative within the Supercross community.
  • "Every new bridge that Supercross and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital cross together just opens my eyes to how meaningful and impactful this relationship is and can be.
  • The spike in donations is a direct result of Supercross' commitment to St. Jude and this year's one-of-a-kind campaign.
  • For more information about Supercross and ways to support St. Jude please visit Supercrosslive.com/stjude .

NEWS FLASH: 450SX Crown Fulfills Honda's '23 AMA SX Championship Sweep

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Monday, May 15, 2023

The 23-year-old set several season-best marks, including most podium finishes (13), most top-five results (16), most heat-race wins (eight) and most laps led.

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  • The 23-year-old set several season-best marks, including most podium finishes (13), most top-five results (16), most heat-race wins (eight) and most laps led.
  • In 2018 he transitioned to that operation's professional team, with whom he won the 250SX East Region Championship in 2019 and 2020.
  • Sexton moved up to the factory Honda squad midyear, and he was a regular podium finisher during the 2021 season.
  • In 2018 he transitioned to that operation's professional team, with whom he won the 250SX East Region Championship in 2019 and 2020.

100% NORG SNOW GOGGLE WINS 2022 ISPO AWARD

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Friday, December 2, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 100% is proud to announce that the Norg Snow Goggle has won the 2022 ISPO AWARD for Design and Innovation. The Norg is the flagship model in the 2022-23 Snow Goggle Collection, which made its global debut last month.  Norg is equipped with 100% proprietary 3DPlane Molded Lens Technology first introduced in 2019 with their revolutionary MX & MTB goggle, the Armega.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --100% is proud to announce that the Norg Snow Goggle has won the 2022 ISPO AWARD for Design and Innovation.
  • The Norg is the flagship model in the 2022-23 Snow Goggle Collection, which made its global debut last month.Norg is equipped with 100% proprietary 3DPlane Molded Lens Technology first introduced in 2019 with their revolutionary MX & MTB goggle, the Armega.
  • 100% CEO and Co-founderLudo Boinnard said, "When we began building our new Collection of Snow Goggles over 2 years ago, we focused on the features that matter most to skiers and snowboarders.
  • The introductory styles Norg , Snowcraft , and Okan are purpose-built to enhance the on-snow experience for riders of all levels.

Nitro Rallycross, a New Global Motorsport Series Created by Action Sports Icon Travis Pastrana and Nitro Circus, Announces Calgary Round for 2022/23 Season

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nitro Rallycross, a disruptive new motorsport property created by moto icon Travis Pastrana and action sports authority Nitro Circus, is coming to Stampede Park on February 4-5, 2023. The news was revealed today by Nitro RX driver Fraser McConnell (JAM) at a press conference, alongside executives from the series, the venue and Tourism Calgary.

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  • Now with Nitro Rallycross, we are bringing that same no limits attitude and passion for progression to four-wheel action.
  • Nitro RX Calgary is the penultimate round of Nitro RXs 2022/23 calendar, setting the stage for Nitro RXs highly-anticipated March season finale.
  • Launched in 2018 by motorsports icon Travis Pastrana and the innovators of Nitro Circus, Nitro Rallycrosshas revolutionized motorsport.
  • The full-throttle competition is now set to go global with Nitro Rallycross expansion into a full standalone championship series.

Feld Entertainment Kicks Off Holiday Gift-Giving Season with the Biggest Sale of the Year!

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

PALMETTO, Fla., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Give the gift of an unforgettable live, family entertainment experience this holiday season from Feld Entertainment. With the continued return of the most popular shows to arenas and stadiums across the country, the global leader in live, family entertainment is bringing families together and smiles to faces this holiday season with the most anticipated live shows and events including Monster Jam, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, Disney On Ice, Sesame Street Live! and Jurassic World Live!

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  • Give the gift of America's favorite live, family entertainment experiences with up to 35% off tickets nationwide
    PALMETTO, Fla., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Give the gift of an unforgettable live, family entertainment experience this holiday season from Feld Entertainment.
  • Feld Entertainment allows holiday shoppers to stress less with experiences that families and kids of all ages will remember for years to come.
  • From 12,000-pound Monster Jam Trucks to Disney princesses, ticket purchasers can use code C2022W at checkout on the respective brand websites for the ultimate holiday gift experience.
  • For more information on Feld Entertainment and events near you, please visit www.feldentertainment.com or visit the following brand sites directly:

ViewLift to Stream FIM World Supercross Championship for SX Global

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

ViewLift , a global leader in end-to-end streaming and OTT solutions, today announced a strategic alliance with SX Global to power the streaming channel WSX.TV as the global home of the FIM World Supercross Championship series.

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  • ViewLift , a global leader in end-to-end streaming and OTT solutions, today announced a strategic alliance with SX Global to power the streaming channel WSX.TV as the global home of the FIM World Supercross Championship series.
  • SX Global is the first Australian company to host an FIM Championship.
  • "We are happy to partner with SX Global on digital services centered around this new championship series," said Rick Allen, CEO at ViewLift.
  • We are excited to assist SX Global in bringing the FIM WSX Championship to fans wherever they are."

Yamaha Announces New 2023 Off-Road YZ Lineup

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Continuing across the entire 2023 range of Yamaha YZ models, a superior level of off-road performance and unmatched reliability remain a constant.

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  • Continuing across the entire 2023 range of Yamaha YZ models, a superior level of off-road performance and unmatched reliability remain a constant.
  • New 2023 Yamaha YZ450F & Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition YZ450F:
    For the new 2023 YZ450F, Yamaha engineers were tasked with improving on an already class-leading package.
  • The remainder of Yamahas Motocross and Cross Country lineup, including the YZ65, YZ85, YZ85LW, YZ125, YZ125 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition, YZ250, YZ250 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition YZ250F, YZ250F Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition, YZ250FX, YZ450FX, WR250F and WR450F all return unchanged for 2023.
  • All 2023 YZ models are eligible for Yamahascurrent bLU cRU Off-Road Racing Contingency Program, which features nearly $5 million for Yamaha bLU cRU riders competing in off-roadmotorcycle racing.

Monster Energy Congratulates Eli Tomac On His Win For Best Men's Action Sports Athlete at 2022 ESPYS

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Friday, July 22, 2022

CORONA, Calif., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 29th Annual ESPY Awards took place in Los Angeles, California last night, which saw the best athletes in the world congregate to celebrate individual and team achievements in professional sports during the 2022 calendar year. 

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  • Eli Tomac, a superstar in both Motocross and Supercross for years, took home the ESPY for Best Male Action Sports Athlete after a career year racing with Monster Energy.
  • This year Eli won his second 450 cc title in Supercross at the 2022 AMA Supercross Championship in Denver.
  • "The Monster Energy Family is proud to support Eli Tomac as he continues to dominate the sport," said Dan McHugh, CMO at Monster Energy.
  • Monster Energy athletes were well represented at this year's ESPY awards with many athletes receiving nominations in several categories, including:

FIM World Supercross Championship Unveils New Logo in Global Brand Identity Reveal

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

QUEENSLAND, Australia, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SX Global, the Australian sports and entertainment company spearheading the FIM World Supercross (WSX) Championship, today unveiled a new logo and branding elements that will visually characterize supercross' global Championship in the minds of fans for years to come.

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  • Inspired by the Past & Driven Toward the Future, Official Logo and Colors Will Be Synonymous with Supercross' Premier Global Championship for Years to Come
    QUEENSLAND, Australia, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --SX Global, the Australian sports and entertainment company spearheading the FIM World Supercross (WSX) Championship, today unveiled a new logo and branding elements that will visually characterize supercross' global Championship in the minds of fans for years to come.
  • The WSX logo and brand elements are grounded in the geometry of supercross, featuring a visual system of shapes and angles that call upon the most recognized features and elements of supercross tracks.
  • The creation of the new WSX logo and brand identity are the latest in a series of ongoing development efforts that will continue to elevate and solidify the FIM World Supercross Championship.
  • WSX will feature the richest championship prize purses in the sport's history, with a total of USD$250,000 up for grabs at each round.