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HANGTOWN CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF MOTOCROSS ACTION AT HONDA
MX CLASSIC PRESENTED BY JACKSON RANCHERIA HOTEL AND CASINO
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 14, 2008) - The most senior circuit of the AMA Toyota
Motocross Championship presented by FMF celebrates 40 years of national event
action with the Honda Hangtown Motocross Classic presented by Jackson Rancheria
Hotel and Casino at Hangtown MX Park in the Prairie City State Vehicle Recreation
Area, May 31-June 1.
A host to professional motocross since 1968 and a part of the AMA Motocross Championship
since 1974, Hangtown will commemorate its anniversary with unique changes to
the historic circuit. In addition to its new date, a redesigned track layout
will present a fresh challenge for the riders. Combine that with a reverse direction
run around the hallowed grounds for a truly innovative experience for riders
and fans alike.
Furthermore, track officials have introduced an expanded seating and hospitality
section. Aimed at providing an easier way for riders’ families to enjoy the weekend
festivities, the new facilities will help Hangtown grow in popularity. The series’
highest attended venue, the track hopes to build upon the crowd energetic and
dedicated motocross faithful it hosted in 2007. Eager fans can purchase tickets
in advance or enter for a chance to win tickets thanks to the launch of the new
Hangtown website at www.hangtownmx.com.
Honda returns as the event’s title sponsor for the third consecutive year and
will showcase a full line of its off-road motorcycles at the race. Jackson Rancheria
Hotel & Casino, Jackson, California’s first-class hotel and casino, joins
the national as a presenting sponsor for the first time.
In partnership with The Dirt Diggers North Motorcycle Club, Hangtown will invite
members of several local city councils, surrounding mayors, senators, and members
of congress to be a part of an ongoing dignitary effort, showcasing the need
for off-highway vehicle parks.
General Admission for Thursday-Saturday
Adults $16.50
Kids (8-12 years) $6.50
7 and under FREE
Sunday Only Tickets
Adults $35
Kids (8-12 years) $11.50
7 and under FREE
Interview opportunities are available to the media by contacting AMA Toyota Motocross
Championship media coordinator Brandon Short via email atMedia@MXNationals.com
or by phone at 951-203-2605.
For more information on the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship, presented by FMF,
log on to www.amamotocross.com for live timing and scoring at @theWireLIVE!.
Racer X Illustrated will host a new and improved webcast on www.motocross.com,
with live racing action hosted by Jason Weigandt. The Racer X Motocross Show
on Motocross.com has also been added on Saturday night of each race weekend,
featuring practice footage and interviews taken earlier in the day.
Credential requests for each round of the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship
Presented by FMF must be submitted via email to Media@MXNationals.com three weeks
prior to the race. Media members interested in interviews with the riders of
the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF should contact Brandon
at 951-203-2605 or email Media@MXNationals.com.
About the National Promoters Group (NPG)
The National Promoters Group (NPG) comprises 12 individual promoters of the AMA
Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF which sanctions outdoor motocross
events throughout the United States, and remains the Nation's premier outdoor
motocross championship series. NPG's mission is to raise awareness of motocross
racing through the production of professional championship racing events nationwide.
About AMA Racing
AMA Racing is the competition arm of the American Motorcyclist Association and
is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its
professional properties include the Monster Energy® AMA Supercross Series, an
FIM World Championship, the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF,
the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, the AMA Flat Track
Championship, the AMA Supermoto Championship and the AMA Pro ATV Championship.
In amateur and pro-am competition, AMA Racing sanctions over 4000 events in 24
different disciplines and supports over 110 thousand active members. For more
information about professional racing, visit www.amaproracing.com.
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