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Denny Hartwig/Supercross
PR Manager
AURORA,
III. and MADRID, SPAIN (July 27, 2004) - Clear Channel
Entertainment’s
Motor Sports division and Dorna Off Road announced today
the two international rounds of THQ
World Supercross GP that comprise the 17-race world championship:
Toronto at SkyDome on December 4 and Vancouver, B.C.,
at BC Place on December 11.
SkyDome,
which is home of Major League Baseball’s Toronto
Blue Jays, boasts the world’s first fully retractable
roof that opens and closes in 20 minutes and covers more
than eight acres of property. At full capacity, SkyDome holds
65,000 fans spread out over five levels of seating. In addition,
there are seven bars and restaurants conveniently located
inside SkyDome, including a Hard Rock Café overlooking
the field. Since opening June 3, 1989, more than 2000
events and 50 million visitors have come to SkyDome.
BC
Place Stadium, the world’s largest air-supported
stadium in North America, plays host to its first-ever
THQ World Supercross GP in Vancouver, B.C. BC Place Stadium,
built in 1982, holds more than 60,000 seats and is covered
by fabric that is 1/30 inch thick but stronger than steel.
The stadium’s state-of-the-art technology goes
beyond the roof. The multi-functional venue has the capability
to host a variety of events, including concerts and football
games.
"
Toronto and Vancouver are perfect markets for the international
rounds of THQ World Supercross GP,” said Charlie Mancuso,
president, Clear Channel Entertainment - Motor Sports. “By
scheduling these races in such close proximity to the
United States, we expect to have full participation
from all of
the top riders. We recognize the demanding schedule
of the factory teams and privateers and that was a
priority
in our
scheduling efforts this season.
“
Additionally, Toronto and Vancouver offer the teams, riders
and sponsors very attractive branding and marketing opportunities.
The two Canadian events add diversity and creativity to the
THQ World Supercross GP schedule that will be aired worldwide
through the Dorna global television distribution network.
The proximity of Toronto and Vancouver to the United States’ border
also offers fans two added chances to see the top supercross
riders in the world and finally provides a supercross
event in the northeast, something fans have been anticipating
for a long time.”
The
two international races coupled with 15 of the domestic
races (excluding the Daytona Supercross)
comprise the
17-round THQ World Supercross GP. In 2003, Yamaha’s
Chad Reed, of Dade City, Fla., won the THQ World
Supercross GP championship,
capturing nine main event wins on the year. Last
season Heath Voss, of Mico, Texas piloted his Mach
1 Yamaha
to the THQ World Supercross GP championship, earning
top honors
and giving Yamaha its second world championship in
as many seasons.
Dec 4, 2004 *Toronto SkyDome
Dec 11, 2004 *Vancouver, B.C BC Place Stadium
Jan 8, 2005 +*Anaheim, Calif. Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Jan 15, 2005 +*Phoenix Bank One Ballpark
Jan 22, 2005 +*Anaheim, Calif. Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Jan 29, 2005 +*San Francisco SBC Park
Feb 5, 2005 +*Anaheim, Calif. Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Feb 12, 2005 +*Indianapolis RCA Dome
Feb 19, 2005 +*San Diego Qualcomm Stadium
Feb 26, 2005 +*Atlanta Georgia Dome
Mar 5, 2005 +*St. Louis Edward Jones Dome
Mar 12, 2005 +#Daytona Beach, Fla. Daytona International
Speedway
Mar 19, 2005 +*Orlando Citrus Bowl
Apr 2, 2005 +*Irving, Texas Texas Stadium
Apr 9, 2005 +*Pontiac, Mich. Silverdome
Apr 23, 2005 +*Seattle Qwest Field
Apr 30, 2005 +*Houston Reliant Stadium
May 7, 2005 +*Las Vegas Sam Boyd Stadium
*THQ World Supercross GP event
+THQ AMA Supercross Series event
#The Daytona supercross event is a non-Clear Channel promoted
or produced race.
For
more information, please log on to supercross.cc.com.
For tickets log onto supercross.cc.com, www.ticketmaster.com,
www.tickets.com (San Francisco only) or www.unlvtickets.com (Las Vegas only).
Media requests please contact Denny Hartwig at 630-566-6305
or email at dennyhartwig@clearchannel.com.
About
THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series
THQ World Supercross GP is a 17-round global series that
is produced and promoted by Clear Channel Entertainment and
Dorna Off Road S.L. Riders must compete in the international
rounds to be eligible to win the world championship. In 2004-2005,
the 17-event THQ World Supercross GP will be comprised of
two international events and 15 of the 16 events that are
conducted in major cities throughout the United States as
a part of the THQ AMA Supercross Series. The other THQ AMA
Supercross Series event held in Daytona Beach, Fla., is independently
produced by the International Speedway Corporation, and is
not a part of the THQ World Supercross GP. A THQ AMA Supercross
Series rider will be crowned as the national champion for
the series of events conducted in the United States only.
THQ
World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series is the premier
off-road motorcycle racing series in the world.
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. The FIM, Federation Internationale de
Motocyclisme, is the body that globally governs motorcycle
sport at the
world level. Among other matters, the FIM groups together
85 affiliated National Federations relating to the sport
of motorcycle racing. AMA Pro Racing is the National
Federation representative that sanctions motorcycle-racing
events
in the United States. Dorna Off Road S.L. is an internationally
recognized sports management group established in 1988
with an emphasis on major international motor sports
events. Dorna is headquartered in Madrid, Spain with branch
offices
in Barcelona, London and Tokyo. In addition to its involvement
with THQ World Supercross GP, Dorna manages the rights
to MotoGP. For more information on THQ World Supercross
GP and the THQ AMA Supercross Series, log on to www.supercross.cc.com.
About Clear Channel Entertainment
Clear Channel Entertainment, the world’s largest
producer and marketer of live entertainment events, is
a subsidiary
of Clear Channel Worldwide (NYSE: CCU), a global leader
in the out-of-home advertising industry. Clear Channel
Entertainment
currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books 135 live
entertainment venues, including 44 amphitheaters in the
U.S. and 28 venues in Europe. Each year, more than 62 million
people attend approximately 26,000 events promoted and/or
produced by the company, including: Live music events;
Broadway,
West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment
shows; and specialized sports and motor sports shows.
In
addition, Clear Channel Entertainment owns leading talent
management businesses that specialize in the representation
of athletes and broadcasters, including independently
operated baseball, basketball and football businesses. Clear
Channel
Entertainment is headquartered in New York City.
About
AMA Pro Racing
 AMA Pro Racing is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle
sport in the United States. Its properties include the THQ
AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Chevrolet Motocross Championship,
the AMA Chevrolet Superbike Championship, the AMA Progressive
Insurance Flat Track Championship and the AMA Supermoto Championship.
For more information about AMA Pro Racing, visit www.amaproracing.com.
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