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| April 23, 2010

Monster Energy Supercross returns to Seattle

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Seattle Sports Photography Examiner
Chris Howell
Chris Howell #222 Spokane, WA         © Nelson HD Photography 

 

Supercross roots run deep in Seattle. The first race was held on February 18th, 1978 and Jimmy Ellis won on a Honda. It was his first and only win on a Honda. But that was 32 years ago and on Saturday the gate will drop for the 39th time in Seattle. Proving that Seattle has more than just  coffee running through it's veins.
It will be the sixth time an AMA Supercross class race has taken place at Qwest Field. From 1978-1999, AMA Supercross races were held in the Seattle King dome.
First time winners in Seattle include: Darrel Shultz (1981), Rick Johnson (1984), Jeff Ward(1984), Larry Ward (1990), Ryan Villopoto (2009)
Jake Anstett of Port Angeles is hoping to add his name to the list of first time winners of the Seattle AMA Supercross. Jake  currently sits #1 in the class A / Pro division for Washington state. I spoke briefly to Jeff Money, team manager for AES Racing he said Jake has been training hard for Seattle and wants to do well for his home town fans.

A season-long subscription to the official webcast of Monster Energy Supercross, Supercross LIVE®, is available for $39.99: http://www.supercrossonline.com/supercrosslive. Supercross LIVE® is the only weekly live Monster Energy Supercross race call, and features long time voices of supercross, Jason Weigandt and Jim Holley.

For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com.


Saturday April 24th 2010
Qwest Field 

Main Event Starts - 7:00 pm
Doors Open / Practice & Qualifying 12:30 pm

Tickets start at just $10.00 

 

Tickets available at Qwest Field Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000

 

PIT PARTY
12:30PM - 5:30PM
*Featuring top supercross riders in the world!

 

About Feld Motor Sports?

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®, SuperBull?, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz?, Gravity Slashers?, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.

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