Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Boasts Record of More Than $6 Million in Contingency and Prize Money for 2018 Season
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OEM Contingency Support Surpasses $5 Million Mark
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (April 2, 2018) – With less than 50 days until the first gate drop of the 2018 season, MX Sports Pro Racing has announced that $6.5 million in prize money and contingency will be on the line for the world’s fastest racers in this summer’s Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. Thanks to the incredible support of the six competing manufacturers, the combined total of OEM contingency and pro purse results in a record sum of prize money for the world’s most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing championship.
Anchored by the factory and factory-supported efforts of Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki, and Yamaha, the 40-rider fields in both the 450 Class and 250 Class will compete for a share of $5.79 million in OEM contingency. Additionally, nearly $1 million in pro purse money will be available.
“We here at the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and the entire racing community are fortunate to have such an incredible commitment from our manufacturers,” said Davey Coombs, President of MX Sports Pro Racing. “Their support of the championship and its exceptionally talented athletes is a testament to the strength of the sport and its popularity. Its also a sign of the vital role Pro Motocross plays in the overall health of the motorcycle industry, and the influence the success of our riders has on consumers.”
Details surrounding each respective manufacturer’s contingency programs, including registration and payout, are available online:
American Honda Motor Co.
Husqvarna Motorcycles North America
Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA
KTM Group North America
Suzuki Motor of America
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Defending 450 Class Champion Eli Tomac (Monster Energy Kawasaki) and his title-holding 250 Class counterpart Zach Osborne (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing) will lead the most talented riders on the planet into action on Saturday, May 19, with the Hangtown Motocross Classic. A total of 12 championship rounds will visit the most legendary and iconic racetracks in the country, visiting a total of 11 states on the path to crown a pair of champions at the Ironman National on Saturday, August 25.
Tickets to each round of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship on now on sale and can be purchased by visiting ProMotocross.com.
2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Schedule
| May 19 | Hangtown Motocross Classic | Sacramento, Calif. |
| May 26 | Glen Helen National | San Bernardino, Calif. |
| June 2 | Thunder Valley National | Lakewood, Colo. |
| June 16 | High Point National | Mt. Morris, Pa. |
| June 23 | Tennessee National | Blountville, Tenn. |
| June 30 | Southwick National | Southwick, Mass. |
| July 7 | RedBud National | Buchanan, Mich. |
| July 21 | Spring Creek National | Millville, Minn. |
| July 28 | Washougal National | Washougal, Wash. |
| August 11 | Unadilla National | New Berlin, N.Y. |
| August 18 | Budds Creek National | Mechanicsville, Md. |
| August 25 | Ironman National | Crawfordsville, Ind. |
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Morgantown, W. Va (2 Aprile 2018) -. Con meno di 50 giorni fino alla prima della stagione 2018, MX Sports Pro Racing ha annunciato che $ 6,5 milioni di premi in denaro e contingenza saranno sulla linea per il mondo dei piloti più veloci di questa estate al campionato Lucas Oil Pro Motocross , sanciti dalla AMA Pro Racing. Grazie al sostegno incredibile dei sei produttori, il totale complessivo dei OEM contingenza e risultati avranno una somma record di premio in denaro per il più prestigioso campionato di motociclismo off-road al mondo.
Ancorato dagli sforzi delle Factory supportati da Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki, e Yamaha, i campi dei 40-rider sia nella 450 Class e 250 class saranno in concorrenza per una parte di $ 5.79 milioni di OEM contingenza. Inoltre, quasi $ 1 milione in denaro sarà disponibile.
“Siamo qui al campionato Lucas Oil Pro Motocross e l’intera comunità di gare con la fortuna di avere un impegno così incredibile da parte dei nostri produttori”, ha detto Davey Coombs, presidente della MX Sports Pro Racing. “Il loro supporto del campionato e dei suoi atleti di eccezionale talento è una testimonianza della forza dello sport e la sua popolarità. E ‘anche un segno del ruolo vitale del Pro Motocross che gioca nella salute generale del settore motociclistico, e l’influenza del successo dei nostri piloti ha sui consumatori “.