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AX: Breaking Down The Race To The Championship
The inaugural 'Race to the Championship' will determine who will win the Arenacross Class title for the 2013 season.
(Photo: Arenacross.com)
After six rounds of action in which the brand new competition format of AMSOIL Arenacross, featuring Ricky Carmichael’s Road to Supercross, has produced some of the most intense racing in history, the newest groundbreaking feature of the championship will take center stage this Saturday night in Little Rock, Ark. The seventh round of the season inside Verizon Arena will signify the beginning of the inaugural Race to the Championship, which will determine who will win the Arenacross Class title for the 2013 season.
“Unpredictability is one of the trademarks of AMSOIL Arenacross,” said Feld Motor Sports Vice President of Two Wheel Operations Todd Jendro. “With the introduction of the Race to the Championship, there truly will be no way to know how this season could unfold, making these final four rounds extremely important.”
The opening six rounds of the season featured 11 nights of competition that has set the stage for the Race to the Championship. Inspired to represent a playoff atmosphere, the Race to the Championship is the first initiative of its kind in motorcycle racing, pitting the top 10 riders in the point standings in a captivating battle over the final four rounds of the season, which will feature five nights of action, to ultimately crown the 2013 AMSOIL Arenacross Champion.
Seeding for the 10 riders who will compete in the Race to the Championship will be based on each riders’ current position in the standings. The current points leader, Babbitt’s Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki presented by Maxxis’ Tyler Bowers, has earned the top seed. He is joined by nine of the sport’s fastest riders, three of whom have also earned overall victories this season along with Bowers. The Race to the Championship point standings have been reset to reflect those competing for the title as follows:
Tyler Bowers, Danville, Ky., Kawasaki – 6
Zach Ames, Prospect, Ohio, Kawasaki – 5
Jeff Gibson, Pataskala, Ohio, KTM – 4
Kelly Smith, Ludington, Mich., KTM – 4
Nathan Skaggs, Chillicothe, Ohio, KTM – 3
Michael McDade, Edinburg, Pa., Kawasaki – 3
Willy Browning, Pleasantville, Ohio, KTM – 2
Gared Steinke, Woodland, Calif., Kawasaki – 2
Daniel Blair, Lodi, Calif., Suzuki – 1
Dave Ginolfi, Budd Lake, N.J., KTM – 1
These 10 riders will be the only competitors eligible to claim the AMSOIL Arenacross Championship. The winner will become the 28th champion in the sport’s history. Riders in positions 11th or higher in the standings will compete for a purse, season-ending bonuses, in addition to their 2014 AMSOIL Arenacross number. The current standings for these riders are as follows:
Kyle White, Freeport, Ill., Honda – 140
Steven Mages, Sardinia, Ohio, KTM – 135
Robby Marshall, Stow, Mass., KTM – 78
Michael Willard, Newark, Ohio, KTM – 66
Tyler Villopoto, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki – 56
Steve Roman, Apollo, Pa., Suzuki – 46
Michael Lang, Saugerties, N.Y., Honda – 36
Maxx Malatia, Itasca, Ill., Honda – 36
Cory Green, Nowata, Okla., Suzuki – 26
Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., KTM – 23
“There is nothing more captivating than a dramatic run to the championship where every single point counts,” said AMSOIL Arenacross Director of Operations Mike Muye. “These riders already give it their all every time they compete, but with so much more on the line over the next four rounds, we’re destined to see some incredible racing.”
The racing format that features two Main Events during each night of action, an inversion between the first and second Main Event, as well as Head-to-Head Bracket Racing will remain throughout the Race to the Championship. However, over the span of the final five nights of competition the championship points that are on the line will become even more important and more coveted than ever before. Truly every point will count from now until the end of the season.
The opening round of the Race to the Championship will kick off on Saturday, February 16, from Little Rock’s Verizon Arena. All the action begins at 8:00 p.m. ET, with next-day broadcast coverage airing exclusively on SPEED, beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Live timing and scoring from each round of the AMSOIL Arenacross season returns for the 2013 season! To follow the intense racing action live, log onto www.Arenacross.com.
For more information on the 2013 AMSOIL Arenacross season, log on to www.Arenacross.com. For all media requests, please contact Brandon Short brandon@nextlevelsportsinc.com or 949-365-5750.
Never miss out on the latest news! Follow the AMSOIL Arenacross on Facebook and Twitter! Log on to http://www.facebook.com/AMAarenacross and http://twitter.com/arenacross today!
About AMSOIL Arenacross
AMSOIL Arenacross is sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association. The AMA sanctions more amateur motorsports events than any other organization, as well as Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship. For more information about AMA-sanctioned competition events, see www.americanmotorcyclist.com/racing.
About Feld Motor Sports®
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross and Nuclear Cowboyz®. Feld Motor Sports is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.
About AMSOIL®
AMSOIL® manufactures premium synthetic lubricants for all automotive, diesel and power sports applications. AMSOIL is formulated specifically for equipment life, maximum power and optimal all\-weather performance and have been tested and proven for over 40 years and billions of miles of service. For more information on AMSOIL, visit www.amsoil.com or www.amsoilracing.com.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world's largest motorcycling rights organization, through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA advocates for motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA honors the heroes and the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, please visitwww.americanmotorcyclist.com.
“Unpredictability is one of the trademarks of AMSOIL Arenacross,” said Feld Motor Sports Vice President of Two Wheel Operations Todd Jendro. “With the introduction of the Race to the Championship, there truly will be no way to know how this season could unfold, making these final four rounds extremely important.”
The opening six rounds of the season featured 11 nights of competition that has set the stage for the Race to the Championship. Inspired to represent a playoff atmosphere, the Race to the Championship is the first initiative of its kind in motorcycle racing, pitting the top 10 riders in the point standings in a captivating battle over the final four rounds of the season, which will feature five nights of action, to ultimately crown the 2013 AMSOIL Arenacross Champion.
Seeding for the 10 riders who will compete in the Race to the Championship will be based on each riders’ current position in the standings. The current points leader, Babbitt’s Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki presented by Maxxis’ Tyler Bowers, has earned the top seed. He is joined by nine of the sport’s fastest riders, three of whom have also earned overall victories this season along with Bowers. The Race to the Championship point standings have been reset to reflect those competing for the title as follows:
Tyler Bowers, Danville, Ky., Kawasaki – 6
Zach Ames, Prospect, Ohio, Kawasaki – 5
Jeff Gibson, Pataskala, Ohio, KTM – 4
Kelly Smith, Ludington, Mich., KTM – 4
Nathan Skaggs, Chillicothe, Ohio, KTM – 3
Michael McDade, Edinburg, Pa., Kawasaki – 3
Willy Browning, Pleasantville, Ohio, KTM – 2
Gared Steinke, Woodland, Calif., Kawasaki – 2
Daniel Blair, Lodi, Calif., Suzuki – 1
Dave Ginolfi, Budd Lake, N.J., KTM – 1
These 10 riders will be the only competitors eligible to claim the AMSOIL Arenacross Championship. The winner will become the 28th champion in the sport’s history. Riders in positions 11th or higher in the standings will compete for a purse, season-ending bonuses, in addition to their 2014 AMSOIL Arenacross number. The current standings for these riders are as follows:
Kyle White, Freeport, Ill., Honda – 140
Steven Mages, Sardinia, Ohio, KTM – 135
Robby Marshall, Stow, Mass., KTM – 78
Michael Willard, Newark, Ohio, KTM – 66
Tyler Villopoto, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki – 56
Steve Roman, Apollo, Pa., Suzuki – 46
Michael Lang, Saugerties, N.Y., Honda – 36
Maxx Malatia, Itasca, Ill., Honda – 36
Cory Green, Nowata, Okla., Suzuki – 26
Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., KTM – 23
“There is nothing more captivating than a dramatic run to the championship where every single point counts,” said AMSOIL Arenacross Director of Operations Mike Muye. “These riders already give it their all every time they compete, but with so much more on the line over the next four rounds, we’re destined to see some incredible racing.”
The racing format that features two Main Events during each night of action, an inversion between the first and second Main Event, as well as Head-to-Head Bracket Racing will remain throughout the Race to the Championship. However, over the span of the final five nights of competition the championship points that are on the line will become even more important and more coveted than ever before. Truly every point will count from now until the end of the season.
The opening round of the Race to the Championship will kick off on Saturday, February 16, from Little Rock’s Verizon Arena. All the action begins at 8:00 p.m. ET, with next-day broadcast coverage airing exclusively on SPEED, beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Live timing and scoring from each round of the AMSOIL Arenacross season returns for the 2013 season! To follow the intense racing action live, log onto www.Arenacross.com.
For more information on the 2013 AMSOIL Arenacross season, log on to www.Arenacross.com. For all media requests, please contact Brandon Short brandon@nextlevelsportsinc.com or 949-365-5750.
Never miss out on the latest news! Follow the AMSOIL Arenacross on Facebook and Twitter! Log on to http://www.facebook.com/AMAarenacross and http://twitter.com/arenacross today!
About AMSOIL Arenacross
AMSOIL Arenacross is sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association. The AMA sanctions more amateur motorsports events than any other organization, as well as Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship. For more information about AMA-sanctioned competition events, see www.americanmotorcyclist.com/racing.
About Feld Motor Sports®
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross and Nuclear Cowboyz®. Feld Motor Sports is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.
About AMSOIL®
AMSOIL® manufactures premium synthetic lubricants for all automotive, diesel and power sports applications. AMSOIL is formulated specifically for equipment life, maximum power and optimal all\-weather performance and have been tested and proven for over 40 years and billions of miles of service. For more information on AMSOIL, visit www.amsoil.com or www.amsoilracing.com.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world's largest motorcycling rights organization, through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA advocates for motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA honors the heroes and the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, please visitwww.americanmotorcyclist.com.
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