AURORA, Ill. (October 17, 2003) - The Maxxis U.S. Open, the world’s richest motocross race, was once again held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. As expected, the top professionals from the THQ World Supercross GP/AMA Supercross Series were on hand. Chad Reed finished first overall for the two-day event.

The big surprise was the effort put forth by 2-time defending National Arenacross Series champion, Josh Demuth. Demuth finished sixth overall, just behind perennial Supercross stars Reed, Ricky Carmichael, David Vuillemin, Ernesto Fonseca, and Mike LaRocco.

The track itself was comparable to the track design found on the National Arenacross Series. In the smaller arena type settings, the tracks are shorter, tighter, and more demanding on riders. With the similar style track, Demuth’s experience and familiarity allowed him to adjust to the track setup.

“ All of us with the National Arenacross Series are extremely proud of Josh,” said Mike Kidd, vice president and founder of arenacross. “He (Demuth) proved that he has the talent and skills to race on the highest level in the world. In addition, this illustrates the quality of talent that compete in the National Arenacross Series.”

With the Maxxis U.S. Open now in his rear view mirror, Demuth now has his sights set on winning his third straight National Arenacross Series championship. The opening round, November 7-9 in Albany, N.Y., kicks off the 20th season of the National Arenacross Series.

A press conference, previewing the upcoming 20th season is also scheduled for the opening round in Albany. Demuth, along with former 5-time National Arenacross champion, Buddy Antunez, and former 125cc Supercross Champion, John Dowd, will discuss their competition for the upcoming season. The conference is scheduled for Friday, November 7, from 11:00a.m. until 1:00p.m. Please contact Traci Raymond or Denny Hartwig with any further inquiries about the press conference or the first round in Albany.

For more information about the 20th Anniversary of the National Arenacross Series, log on to www.arenacross.com.

2003-2004 National Arenacross Series Events:
November 7 - 9 Albany, N.Y. Pepsi Arena
November 14 - 16 Worcester, Mass. Centrum Centre
December 5 - 7 Rockford, Ill. Metrocentre
January 2 - 4 Ft. Worth, Texas Will Rogers Coliseum
January 9 -11 Des Moines, Iowa Veterans Memorial Auditorium
January 16 - 18 Baltimore 1st Mariner Arena
January 23 - 25 Hampton, Va. Hampton Coliseum
Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 Cleveland Gund Arena
February 6 - 8 Guthrie, Okla. Lazy E Arena
February 13 - 15 Denver Pepsi Center
February 20 - 22 Sacramento ARCO Arena
February 27 - 29 Kansas City, Kan. Kemper Arena

2003-2004 Regional Arenacross Events:
November 7 - 8 Greenville, S.C Bi-Lo Center
November 14 - 16 Reno, Nev. Livestock Events Center
November 14 - 16 Topeka, Kan. Kansas Expocentre
January 2 - 4 Columbus, Ohio Nationwide Arena
January 2 - 4 Grand Rapids, Mich. Van Andel Arena
January 9 - 10 Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Coliseum
January 9 - 11 Toledo, Ohio Sports Arena
January 9 - 11 Memphis, Tenn. The Pyramid
January 16 - 18 Dayton, Ohio Ervin J. Nutter Center
January 16 - 18 Bridgeport, Conn. Arena at Harbor Yard
January 16 - 18 Nashville, Tenn. Municipal Auditorium
January 30 - 31 Raleigh, N.C. RBC Center
February 6 - 8 Huntington, W. Va. Big Sandy Arena
February 6 - 8 Springfield, Ill. Prairie Capitol Convention Center
February 20 - 21 Greensboro, N.C. Greensboro Coliseum
February 27 - 29 Wilkes-Barre, PA Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
March 19 - 21 Omaha, NE Qwest Center Omaha
March 19 - 21 Green Bay, Wis. Resch Center
March 19 - 21 Wichita, KS Kansas Coliseum
March 26 - 28 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome

*dates subject to change

About Clear Channel Entertainment/ National Arenacross Series and Arenacross
Clear Channel Entertainment - Motor Sports is the producer and promoter of the National Arenacross Series as well as numerous regional and local Arenacross events and is a division of Clear Channel Entertainment. The 2003-2004 season marks the 20th Anniversary of Arenacross. Information on the National Arenacross Series and other CCE Arenacross events may be found at www.arenacross.com. Clear Channel Entertainment is the largest promoter and producer of live events in the world, with a broad based tradition in the promotion and production of motorcycle racing events.

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