Upcoming SuperMoto
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Hosts Inaugural
AMA Supermoto Championship on May 19
ST LOUIS (May 7, 2007) – The AMA Supermoto Championship brought to you by Doc’s Harley-Davidson makes its inaugural visit to the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on May 19 as some of the world’s top motorcycle racers invade the Gateway City.
The AMA Supermoto Championship is one of the most exciting forms of two-wheel racing, with a unique race course that blends dirt and street sections, combining the physical attributes of supercross, flat track and road racing to form an exciting racing format.
Supermoto is unique due to a combination of pavement and dirt sections, jumps (can be both dirt and steel), and long high-speed straightaways and corners. The course requires a rider to master all types of track surfaces, something of a rarity in today’s specialized motorcycle racing disciplines.
St. Louis-native Matt Pursley leads a long list of competitors that will make their debut at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, formerly UMB Bank Pavilion. Riders include reigning AMA Supermoto Champions Jeff Ward, Cassidy Anderson and Ben Carlson. Pursley, who finished last season in 15th place in the overall standings, will look to improve on his results before a boisterous hometown crowd.
WHAT: The 10-race AMA Supermoto Championship
WHEN: SATURDAY, May 19, PRO RACING
Gates Open at 10 a.m.
Racing Starts at 5 p.m.
SUNDAY, May 20, AMATEUR RACING
Gates Open at 10 a.m.
Racing Starts at 1 p.m.
WHERE: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, St Louis, MO
WHO: Racers such as Jeff Ward, Kurt Nicoll, Chris Fillmore, Mark Burkhart and many more are expected to be in attendance.
TICKET INFO: Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets, The Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, or charge by phone at 314-241-1888.
Weekend Passes: Kids -$12, Adults $35
Saturday Admission: Kids -$8, Adults $25.
Sunday Admission: Kids -$8, Adults $20.
MORE INFO: For more information, visit the race website at www.stlouissupermoto.com. For information on the top riders and the race series, visit the AMA Supermoto website at www.amasupermoto.com.
About Live Nation
Live Nation is the world's largest live music company. Our mission is to inspire passion for live music around the world. We are the largest promoter of live concerts in the world, the second-largest entertainment venue management company and have a rapidly growing online presence. We create superior experiences for artists and fans, regularly producing tours for the biggest superstars in the business, including The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, U2 and Coldplay. Globally, we own, operate, have booking rights for and/or have an equity interest in more than 160 venues, including House of Blues® music venues and prestigious locations such as The Fillmore in San Francisco, Nikon at Jones Beach in New York and London’s Wembley Arena. Our websites collectively are the second most popular entertainment/event websites in the United States, according to Nielsen//NetRatings. In addition, we also produce, promote or host theatrical, specialized motor sports and other live entertainment events. In 2006, we connected nearly 60 million fans with their favorite performers at approximately 26,000 events in 18 countries around the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol “LYV.”
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 Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF, the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, the AMA Ford Quality Checked 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. Accredited media outlets can also access an on line Press Room at www.amaproracing.com/pressroom. For amateur racing information visit www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/amasports.asp.
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AMA Supermoto Championship on May 19
ST LOUIS (May 7, 2007) – The AMA Supermoto Championship brought to you by Doc’s Harley-Davidson makes its inaugural visit to the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on May 19 as some of the world’s top motorcycle racers invade the Gateway City.
The AMA Supermoto Championship is one of the most exciting forms of two-wheel racing, with a unique race course that blends dirt and street sections, combining the physical attributes of supercross, flat track and road racing to form an exciting racing format.
Supermoto is unique due to a combination of pavement and dirt sections, jumps (can be both dirt and steel), and long high-speed straightaways and corners. The course requires a rider to master all types of track surfaces, something of a rarity in today’s specialized motorcycle racing disciplines.
St. Louis-native Matt Pursley leads a long list of competitors that will make their debut at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, formerly UMB Bank Pavilion. Riders include reigning AMA Supermoto Champions Jeff Ward, Cassidy Anderson and Ben Carlson. Pursley, who finished last season in 15th place in the overall standings, will look to improve on his results before a boisterous hometown crowd.
WHAT: The 10-race AMA Supermoto Championship
WHEN: SATURDAY, May 19, PRO RACING
Gates Open at 10 a.m.
Racing Starts at 5 p.m.
SUNDAY, May 20, AMATEUR RACING
Gates Open at 10 a.m.
Racing Starts at 1 p.m.
WHERE: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, St Louis, MO
WHO: Racers such as Jeff Ward, Kurt Nicoll, Chris Fillmore, Mark Burkhart and many more are expected to be in attendance.
TICKET INFO: Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets, The Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, or charge by phone at 314-241-1888.
Weekend Passes: Kids -$12, Adults $35
Saturday Admission: Kids -$8, Adults $25.
Sunday Admission: Kids -$8, Adults $20.
MORE INFO: For more information, visit the race website at www.stlouissupermoto.com. For information on the top riders and the race series, visit the AMA Supermoto website at www.amasupermoto.com.
About Live Nation
Live Nation is the world's largest live music company. Our mission is to inspire passion for live music around the world. We are the largest promoter of live concerts in the world, the second-largest entertainment venue management company and have a rapidly growing online presence. We create superior experiences for artists and fans, regularly producing tours for the biggest superstars in the business, including The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, U2 and Coldplay. Globally, we own, operate, have booking rights for and/or have an equity interest in more than 160 venues, including House of Blues® music venues and prestigious locations such as The Fillmore in San Francisco, Nikon at Jones Beach in New York and London’s Wembley Arena. Our websites collectively are the second most popular entertainment/event websites in the United States, according to Nielsen//NetRatings. In addition, we also produce, promote or host theatrical, specialized motor sports and other live entertainment events. In 2006, we connected nearly 60 million fans with their favorite performers at approximately 26,000 events in 18 countries around the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol “LYV.”
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 Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF, the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, the AMA Ford Quality Checked 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. Accredited media outlets can also access an on line Press Room at www.amaproracing.com/pressroom. For amateur racing information visit www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/amasports.asp.
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posted by Jim at 9:24 PM
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Jim, Publisher 
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If you go to the Pro class SuperMoto race on Saturday, be sure to cheer on St Louis local, Matt Pursley on the #343 bike.
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