** AS RELEASED BY THE MGM MIRAGE **
October 5, 2004

LAS VEGAS - MGM MIRAGE set odds earlier today for the 2004 Maxxis U.S. Open, "The World's Richest Motorcycle Race," promoted by Clear Channel Entertainment - Motor Sports and defending champion Chad Reed is the early favorite at 8/5. The event returns to MGM Grand this weekend, Oct. 8-10, for the seventh consecutive year in association with MGM Grand.

A collection of the greatest motocross athletes from arenacross and supercross will chase the $100,000 first-place prize during the two days of racing. The famed U.S. Open has seen five winners in six years. They include 2003 Champion Chad Reed, Mike LaRocco, Jeff Emig, Ricky Carmichael and Damon Huffman.

Attractions during the weekend include the Alpine Stars 250cc Open Class, 85cc Mini Invitational, KTM Jr. World Finals and Pro-Circuit 125cc race. On Sunday, Oct. 10, the third annual Amateur Arenacross World Finals will be staged.

The overall champion will be determined by the highest cumulative point total for the two-day event. Wagers will be accepted only on the riders and will not be accepted on teams or individual bikes. The odds to win the 2004 Maxxis U.S. Open are as follows:

Chad Reed, 8/5
Ricky Carmichael, 2/1
Mike LaRocco, 9/2
Kevin Windham, 6/1
Travis Pastrana, 10/1
Ernesto Fonseca, 12/1
Heath Voss, 20/1
Damon Huffman, 20/1
Tyler Evans, 20/1
Ryan Clark, 20/1
Keith Johnson, 25/1
Jason Thomas, 25/1
Isaiah Johnson, 30/1
Erick Vallejo, 35/1
Joe Oehlhof, 35/1
Field (all other riders, including alternates), 4/1

About Clear Channel Entertainment
Clear Channel Entertainment, a leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications (NYSE: CCU), a global leader in the away-from-home advertising industry. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books approximately 130 live entertainment venues, including nearly 100 in North America and more than 30 in Europe. In 2003, 69 million people attended approximately 32,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company, including live music events; Broadway, West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment shows; museum exhibitions, and specialized sports and motor sports events. In addition, the company’s independently operated athlete representation business, SFX, provides management, marketing and financial consulting services to many of the world’s top professional athletes. Clear Channel Entertainment also provides marketing services through LIVE Channel, a company dedicated to creating and executing live events for companies seeking brand promotion. Clear Channel Entertainment operates throughout North America, Europe, and Australia. More information may be found by visiting www.cc.com and www.clearchannel.com.

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.