Top Competitors Set to
Return for XTRM / AMA Supermoto Championship season
opener at Evergreen
Speedway on July 4-5
Opening Round
Includes X Games Qualifier
Monroe, Wash.
(June 30, 2008)
WHR Motorsports is ready to host the opening round
of the 2008 XTRM / AMA Supermoto Championship
season this Friday and Saturday, July 4-5, at the
Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington.
The Inaugural
Bob
Lanphere's Renton Motorcycle
Company / Downtown Harley Davidson Battle of Seattle,
marks the first time the AMA Supermoto Championship
has visited the state of Washington. Other forms of
motorcycle racing such as Supercross, Motocross and
Flat Track events have all excelled in the Northwest
creating a surge in local competitions and breeding
ground for upcoming riders.
The first round of the six round
Supermoto Series will set the stage for the ESPN
Summer X Games, as non-seeded Supermoto riders will
have the opportunity to qualify for their chance at
winning an X Games medal, August 1-2.
XTRM / AMA Supermoto is
one of the fastest growing forms of professional
motorcycle racing in the world. Supermoto racers
combine skills that are used in both asphalt and
dirt racing. Supermoto tracks are unique, as they
feature both right and left hand turns on the
asphalt and dirt surfaces; also the tracks combine
dirt and metal jumps which take skills from all
styles of racing. These supermoto racing elements
make this sport one of the most exciting types of
motorcycle racing for both spectators and racers.
2008 defending champions Mark Burkhart (450
Premier Class), Ben Carlson (Unlimited Class)
and Brandon Currie (250 Lites Class) will
have their hands full, as riders like David
Pingree, Cassidy
Anderson, Carey Hart, Chris Fillmore
and Kurt Nicoll
look to play the spoiler once the 2008 season gets
underway.
For media opportunities or more information, please
contact Mark Perrin at
info@mpi-team.com.
WHAT:
Battle of Seattle -
The Opening
Round of the XTRM / AMA Supermoto Championship
Beginning on Friday night the Seattle Supermoto
opener at Evergreen Speedway will include
a Demolition
Derby/Fireworks – School Bus F8, Boat Races, Roll
Over Contest, Hornets, “The Beast” Jet Dragster and
Crash Cars.
WHEN:
FRIDAY, July 4, Promoter Practice
SATURDAY, July 5, Qualifying
and Pro Race
SUNDAY, July 6, Amateur Racing
WHERE:
Evergreen Speedway, Monroe, WA
The Evergreen Speedway is located at 14405 179th
Ave SE in Monroe, WA 98272.
SCHEDULE: Friday
— Pro Promoter Practice 11:00pm until 2:00pm.
Saturday — Timed Practice begins at
12:45 pm. Heats and Last Chance Qualifiers go from
4:15pm until 5:30 pm. Opening Ceremonies begin at
6:45 pm with final events beginning at 7:00 pm.
Sunday
— Amateur Racing 10am until 5:00pm
DIRECTIONS:
From Seattle – Take I-5
N via the ramp toward Vancouver, B.C. Merge onto
WA-520 E via exit 168B toward Bellevue/Kirkland.
Merge onto I-405 N toward Everett. Merge onto WA-522
E via exit 23 toward US-2/Woodinville/Wenatchee.
Turn Right onto US-2/Stevens Pass Hwy. Turn Right
onto 179TH AVE SE. End at 14405 179th Ave SE Monroe,
WA 98272
WHO:
With motocross-based machines the real weapon of
choice in supermoto, it shouldn’t be all that
surprising to learn that motocross racers have so
far proven to be the most suited to the new
discipline. As the discipline matures and grows,
expect supermoto racing specialists to rise to the
top. Racers such as Mark Burkhart, David
Pingree, Kurt
Nicoll, Carey Hart and
many more will be in attendance.
TICKET INFO:
Tickets can be purchased at the Evergreen Speedway,
or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also
available at any Ticketmaster outlets.
Saturday Admission:
Kids -$10, Adults $18. Gates open at 12 a.m.
MORE INFO:
For more information, visit the race website at
www.evergreenspeedway.com. For
information on the top riders and the race series,
visit www.xtrm.com/supermoto or the AMA Supermoto
website at www.amasupermoto.com.
