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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 26, 2010
Contact: Denny Hartwig
Feld Motor Sports
4255 Meridian Parkway
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 566-6305
dhartwig@feldinc.com

Utah Sports Commission
Extends Partnership with Monster Energy Supercross
AURORA, Ill. (July 26, 2010) Feld Motor Sports^(SM)
announced today that the Utah Sports Commission will
be continuing their sponsorship with Monster Energy
Supercross, an FIM World Championship, for the third
consecutive year. Monster Energy Supercross will be
returning to Salt Lake Citys Rice-Eccles Stadium,
April 30 for the penultimate race of the 17 race championship.
"We are thrilled to bring Supercross back to Utah
in 2011. Playing host to a major sporting event like
AMA Supercross, that provides both significant economic
impact and global exposure, once again highlights the
value of hosting these key sporting events for the image
building and promotion of Utah," said Jeff Robbins,
president & CEO of the Utah Sports Commission. We
are also very excited for our dedicated Supercross fans
that this event is returning in 2011.
The Utah Sports Commission plays a central role in the
Salt Lake City supercross races and continues to take
vital routes to keep Rice-Eccles Stadium on the AMA
Supercross schedule.
By extending our relationship with the Utah Sports
Commission, we will once again work cooperatively with
the community to produce another exciting event for
the loyal supercross fans in Salt Lake City, said
Todd Jendro, senior director of operations, Feld Motor
Sports. Annually the Monster Energy race in Salt
Lake City generates an estimated $9 million economic
impact.
Last year more than 35,000 fans braved a mixture of
snow, sleet, and rain at Rice Eccles Stadium where GEICO
Powersports Hondas Kevin Windham raced to his
second victory and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasakis
Jake Weimer claimed the Western Regional AMA Supercross
Lites championship.
The first supercross race held at Rice-Eccles Stadium
took place in 2001 where 42,135 fans packed the venue
to witness Ricky Carmichael win his 13th race of the
16 round season.
For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross,
an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com.
For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig
dhartwig@feldinc.com
or 630-566-6305.
About Feld Motor Sports (SM)
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world
leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor
sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions
include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy® Supercross,
AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz(SM), and IHRA®
Nitro Jam®. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division
of Feld Entertainment, the worlds largest producer
of live family entertainment. For more information on
Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.
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