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2005-2006 THQ WORLD SUPERCROSS GP/THQ AMA SUPERCROSS SERIES Motor Sports and AMA Pro Racing announced today the 2005-2006 THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series race schedule. The schedule features some familiar venues and one historic new one. After a successful 2004-2005 THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series that drew near record numbers for live event attendance of nearly 800,000 fans and posted the strongest television ratings in history, the sport of supercross gears up for another banner season. “Once again we are delighted to bring the world’s fastest growing motorsport to some of the most prestigious stadiums around the country and into Canada,” said Charlie Mancuso, president, Clear Channel Entertainment – Motor Sports. “The markets we will play in this year will allow tremendous exposure for the sponsors, the riders, the teams and the sport in general.” AMA Pro Racing CEO Scott Hollingsworth commented on the continued strength of the THQ AMA Supercross Series. “AMA Supercross continues to be a great product,” said Hollingsworth. “We’ve got the best riders in the world competing in the best venues in front of the most passionate fans. Rider and factory participation remains strong as does sponsor interest. Along with Clear Channel, we’re looking forward to another tremendous year.” Reigning THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series champion Ricky Carmichael will race for his fifth 250cc AMA Supercross Series championship. Carmichael will race against a loaded field, including Kawasaki’s two-time THQ AMA Regional Supercross Series champion James Stewart, who missed most of 2004-2005 with an injury, and 2004 THQ AMA Supercross Series champion Yamaha’s Chad Reed. The new stop on the schedule is Detroit’s Ford Field, which was completed in August 2002, and is home to the NFL’s Detroit Lions. The $500 million dollar facility has 65,000 seats and is in the heart of downtown Detroit. A sprawling 1.85 million square feet stadium, Ford Field has four levels of suites and a seven story atrium. Ford Field replaces the race held at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., which is scheduled to be torn down in 2006. “Last year was a special season for me, and I look forward to returning to the stadiums that have been a part of my career for years,” said Carmichael. “The addition of Ford Field is exciting because racing at a new venue challenges the riders and teams and gives the fans a new look at supercross. I enjoy racing on the west coast but I’m very comfortable on all of the east coast tracks. I look forward to defending my title in 2005-2006 against talented riders like James Stewart, Chad Reed and Kevin Windham.” Dec 3, 2005: SkyDome Toronto May 6, 2006 Sam Boyd Stadium Las Vegas
July 15-17: An exclusive offer to purchase tickets early is made to the official Cross Club members. Cross Club members also receive a monthly, in-depth newsletter with special offers, news and local promotions. Not only is joining the Cross Club free of charge, it gives fans first choice in picking their seats at THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series races, National Arenacross races and IFMA Freestyle Motocross events. July 18-24: Tickets will be available through our internet pre-sale via www.supercross.cc.com; www.fmx.cc.com; www.arenacross.com; www.motorsports.cc.com; ticketmaster.com; www.unlvtickets.com (Las Vegas); www.tickets.com (San Francisco Guthrie, Okla.); www.pmiwi.com (Green Bay); www.neweratickets.com (Des Moines). July 25: Tickets go on sale nationally to all fans via the internet, arena box offices and Ticketmaster. For more information about the THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series, please log on to www.supercross.cc.com. About THQ World Supercross GP™/THQ AMA Supercross Series THQ World Supercross GP is a 17-round global series that is produced and promoted by Clear Channel Entertainment and Dorna Off Road S.L. Riders must compete in the international rounds to be eligible to win the world championship. In 2005-2006, the 17-event THQ World Supercross GP will be comprised of two international events and 15 of the 16 events that are conducted in major cities throughout the United States as a part of the THQ AMA Supercross Series. The AMA Supercross Series event held in Daytona Beach, Fla., is independently produced by the International Speedway Corporation and is not a part of the THQ World Supercross GP. A THQ AMA Supercross Series rider will be crowned as the national champion for the series of events conducted in the United States only. Clear Channel Entertainment, a leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications (NYSE:CCU), a global leader in the out-of-home advertising industry. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books approximately 130 live entertainment venues, including nearly 100 in North America and more than 30 in Europe. In 2003, 69 million people attended approximately 32,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company, including live music events; Broadway, West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment shows; museum exhibitions, and specialized sports and motor sports events. In addition, the company’s independently operated athlete representation business, SFX, provides management, marketing and financial consulting services to many of the world’s top professional athletes. Clear Channel Entertainment operates throughout North America, Europe, and Australia. More information may be found by visiting www.cc.com and www.clearchannel.com. About Dorna: Dorna Off Road is a part of the Dorna Group, an international sports management, marketing and television group founded in 1988, with headquarters in Madrid, Spain, and offices in Barcelona, London and Tokyo. Dorna is mainly dedicated to the organisation, production and marketing of major international motor sports events. It has been the exclusive holder of all commercial and TV rights to MotoGP since 1992 and is also involved in the FIM World Supercross GP, the British Superbike Championship, the Spanish Championship (CEV) and the FIM Trial World Championships. Dorna also markets Ad-Time, a rotating advertising system used in volleyball, baseball and football, in different countries. About FIM: The FIM is the international organisation, founded in 1904, acting in all matters connected with motorcycling activities and, as such, is active in domains such as sport (Road Racing, Motocross, Supercross, SuperMoto, Trial, Enduro & Cross Country Rallies, Track Racing, among others), tourism, leisure, environment, mobility, road safety, legal affairs, etc. It has 93 National Federations as members, divided among six Continental Unions. The official titles of World Championships and FIM Prize Events are the exclusive property of the FIM in all disciplines of motorcycling sport. The headquarters of the FIM are in Mies, Switzerland. About AMA Pro Racing AMA Pro Racing is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its properties include the THQ AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Motocross Championship Presented by FMF, the AMA Superbike Championship Presented by Parts Unlimited, the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship and the AMA Supermoto Championship. For more information about AMA Pro Racing, visit www.amaproracing.com. Accredited media outlets can also access AMA Pro Racing''s online Press Room at www.amaproracing.com/pressroom.
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