MORGANTOWN, W.V. (July 21,
2010) -In association with American Honda, MX Sports Pro Racing announces the
introduction of the Honda CRF150 Cup. The Honda CRF150 Cup is a pair of special
races held in conjunction with the final two rounds of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro
Motocross Championship, held at Steel City and Pala Raceways, in Pennsylvania
and Southern California, respectively. The races, which will be held the same
day as both nationals and on the exact same track as the pros, will take place
on September 4 (Steel City) and September 11 (Pala) and are designed as a
platform to showcase the next generation of motocross talent.
These special races will feature
significant support from American Honda as well as the Honda Riders Club of
America (HRCA). The back-to-back competitions will boast some of the most
talented amateur motocross riders in the country, allowing the future stars of
American motocross a unique opportunity to ride and compete on the same tracks
as the world's fastest riders in front of thousands of motocross fans, plus a
global television and internet audience.
The rules governing the Honda CRF150
Cup stipulate that all competitors must adhere to AMA-sanctioned Supermini (12-16) provisions, and contains a special
stipulation that allows girls ages 12-16 the ability to participate. All riders
must be aboard 2007 or newer Honda CRF150R or CRF150RB models.
In support of this exciting
competition, American Honda has posted a significant contingency payout for
each event, with over $11,000 in Honda Red Rider Rewards contingency up for
grabs.
Visit powersports.honda.com/racing/contingency
for Honda Red Rider Rewards program details and payout information. Entries
will be strictly limited to the first 30 riders who register. The race schedule
includes a practice session and one 15-minute moto.
These races are an exciting
opportunity for youth riders to race in front of the large crowds and
spectacular tracks that are part of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross
Championship. MX Sports Pro Racing is pleased to work with American Honda and
the Honda Riders Club of America in offering young athletes and their families
a chance to participate in the world's most
prestigious and competitive motocross tour.
For more information, including
registration forms and the official rules, please visit www.mxsportsproracing.com
and click on Honda CRF 150 Cup, located under the Schedule tab, or please email crf150cup@mxsports.com.
For tickets and fan and racing
information on the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log on to www.allisports.com/motocross.
For more information about the 2010
Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, please contact media coordinator
Brandon Short via email at brandon@mxsports.com or by
telephone at (949) 365-5750.