Feld Motor Sports announces Supercross LIVE!

AURORA, Ill. (January 4, 2012) – The hugely-popular video content of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, is back and better-than-ever for the 2012 season, with Supercross LIVE! offering a completely enhanced exclusive weekly content plan for SupercrossOnline.com, the Official Website of Monster Energy Supercross. In total, seven new weekly online segments will debut at the season-opening race in Anaheim making SupercrossOnline.com the most in-demand website for Monster Energy Supercross digital coverage.

Leading the way for each video feature in 2012 will be co-hosts Jim Holley, a familiar name to supercross fans all over the world and a Supercross LIVE! veteran, and Lauren Abraham, the newest face of the sport. “Hollywood” Holley was a successful pro supercross rider in the 1980’s, ultimately becoming the first World Supercross Champion in 1985, while also capturing a pair of Ultracross titles in 1988 and 1989. Following his racing career, Holley became a Hollywood stuntman, with film credits such as The Italian Job and Wild Hogs. Abraham has been a fixture in the action sports world for many years, in addition to being a former professional snowboarder. Following her career on the slopes, Abraham became a popular fitness model and has emerged as one of the newest figures in television hosting for many sports.

The Supercross LIVE! video content will be highlighted by five different exclusive online segments each Saturday in addition to two mid-week features. The Official Supercross LIVE! Pre-Show, Fueled by Monster Energy, will set the tone for each Saturday race day, bringing the audience the latest headlines from each Monster Energy Supercross stadium. Jim Holley will also scour the Monster Energy Pit Party throughout the morning and afternoon to bring viewers one-of-a-kind interviews on Behind the Scenes with Supercross LIVE! with videos being released throughout the day.

For any fans unable to attend a round of action in person, the new 2 Minutes on the Track feature will give fans at home a two-minute peek into how the riders look on the track during each session of timed practice for both the Supercross Class and Supercross Lites Class. This is a new never-available-before content element of Monster Energy Supercross, showcasing the drama that takes place on the track before the gate drops each night!

Once the race winners are crowned, Supercross LIVE! will keep the content coming with And on the Podium Tonight, Brought to you by Kawasaki. Following each evening’s main event, the top three finishers in the Supercross Class and Supercross Lites Class will share their insights on the night that was, and what helped them land on the podium. To wrap up each race of the season, the Official Supercross LIVE! Post-Show, Fueled by Monster Energy, will recap the action and offer in-depth analysis of what went down that night and what lies ahead in the coming week. Both the Pre & Post Show videos will also be made available via Monster Energy at.MonsterEnergy.com.

In addition to the full-slate of groundbreaking race-day coverage, Supercross LIVE! will also bring viewers two exclusive mid-week features. Every Wednesday, Toyota Tailgate Talk, Brought to you by Toyota, will take a look at the various storylines that are sure to develop throughout the season, while also bringing a unique exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the sport. On Thursdays, After the Checkered Flag will allow fans to tune in to more post race thoughts and discussion from longtime color commentator and former supercross champ, Jeff Emig and co-announcer, Ralph Sheheen.

In all, over 300 videos will be made available to the millions of Monster Energy Supercross fans all over the world with the most complete digital video package anywhere. The exclusive content will be available on SupercrossOnline.com, making the official site of the sport the one-stop shop for any and everything related to Monster Energy Supercross.

Monster Energy Supercross Notes Package - Anaheim 1, Angel Stadium

Info courtesy Feld Motor Sports

Supercross Class - the first race was held on December 4, 1976, and Marty Smith won on a Honda
This race marks the 56th time the gate will drop for a Supercross Class race in Anaheim
From 2001 - 2010 Anaheim hosted three races
Anaheim holds the record for most Supercross Class races held at 55, and this is the 22nd time that it will host the opening race of the season
Supercross Class: Wins by Brand in Anaheim - Yamaha 20, Honda 19, Kawasaki 9, Suzuki 7
Supercross Class First-Time Winners in Anaheim - 1979 Kent Howerton, 1982 Donnie Hansen, 1983 David Bailey, 1984 Johnny O'Mara, 1990 Damon Bradshaw, 1993 Jeremy McGrath, 2003 Chad Reed, 2009 Josh Grant
Chad Reed will be racing for his seventh win in Anaheim
James Stewart will be racing for his ninth win in Anaheim
Supercross Class: Riders to Win the Season Opener and Championship (12 Riders) - Pierre Karsmakers, Jimmy Ellis, Bob Hannah, Mike Bell, Donnie Hansen, David Bailey, Johnny O'Mara, Jeff Ward, Jeremy McGrath, Chad Reed, James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto

This is the 38th season of Monster Energy Supercross (1974-2012)
Since 1974, there have been 538 Monster Energy Supercross races
There have been 54 different racers to win a Monster Energy Supercross main event
There have been 20 different racers to win the Monster Energy Supercross championship
There have been 6 different brands in a Monster Energy Supercross main event
Supercross Class: Wins by Brand - Honda 199, Yamaha 166, Kawasaki 106, Suzuki 58, Can-Am 7, CZ 2

Supercross Class: Champions

Jeremy McGrath: 7, '93, '94, '95, '96, '98, '99, '00
Ricky Carmichael: 5, '01, '02, '03, '05, '06
Bob Hannah: 3, '77, '78, '79
Jeff Stanton: 3, '89, '90, '92
Jeff Ward: 2, '85, '87
Chad Reed: 2, '04, '08
Rick Johnson: 2, '86, '88
James Stewart: 2, '07, '09
Pierre Karsmakers: 1, '74
Jim Ellis: 1, '75
Jim Weinert: 1, '76
Mike Bell: 1, '80
Mark Barnett: 1, '81
Donnie Hansen: 1, '82
David Bailey: 1, '83
Johnny O'Mara:1, '84
Jean Michael Bayle: 1, '91
Jeff Emig: 1, '97
Ryan Dungey: 1, '10
Ryan Villopoto: 1, ‘11

AMA Supercross 2012 Season Opens Tonight In Anaheim

Jan 7, 2012 - Ryan Villopoto may have won last year's AMA Monster Energy Supercross title, but many eyes tonight will be on James Stewart.

"Bubba" has a new ride this season atop a Joe Gibbs Racing Yamaha, and everyone is curious to see how Stewart will fare.

But that's just one of the storylines leading into the Supercross opener in Anaheim, Calif., where the 17-race schedule gets underway this evening.

Among other questions entering the 2012 Supercross season:

– Can Villopoto defend his title? With Reed and Stewart at full strength, it doesn't appear he would be the favorite after winning by four points last season.

– Will Reed take his Honda to the front right away? With increased factory support at TwoTwo Motorsports, Reed figures to have a bike to contend for the championship.

– How will Ryan Dungey do with his new team (KTM)? The third-year rider landed at KTM this season after winning the 2010 championship with Suzuki.

– Will Trey Canard race? His status for the opener remains unclear after a broken collarbone.

FIM announce changes to 2012 MotoGP calendar

The FIM announced changes to the MotoGP World Championship 2012 provisional calendar, which include a change of date for the opening round in Qatar, the confirmation of the Jerez circuit contract plus the designation of Sachsenring as the circuit to host the Grand Prix of Germany (pending confirmation of the contract). The new schedule for 2012 is as follows:

Date, Grand Prix - Circuit
8 April, Qatar* - Doha/Losail
29 April, Spain - Jerez de la Frontera
6 May, Portugal (STC) - Estoril
20 May, France - Le Mans
3 June, Catalunya - Catalunya
17 June, Great Britain - Silverstone
30 June, Netherlands** - Assen
8 July, Germany (STC) - Sachsenring
15 July, Italy - Mugello
29 July, United States*** - Laguna Seca
19 August, Indianapolis - Indianapolis
26 August, Czech Rep. - Brno
16 September, San Marino & Riviera di Rimini - Misano
30 September, Aragon - Motorland
14 October, Japan - Motegi
21 October, Malaysia - Sepang
28 October, Australia - Phillip Island
11 November, Valencia - Ricardo Tormo – Valencia

* Evening Race
** Saturday Race
*** Only MotoGP class
STC (Subject to the contract)