AMA Pro Racing Announces Confirmed Dates on 2013 AMA Pro Flat Track Schedule

Courtesy of AMA PRo Racing

Photo courtesy of AMA Pro Racing/Dave Hoenig

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 10, 2012) – AMA Pro Racing is pleased to announce 14 confirmed events on the 2013 AMA Pro Flat Track schedule. In addition to the events listed below, AMA Pro Racing plans to make announcements on three additional events in the near future.

All of the AMA Pro Flat Track events in 2013 will once again feature non-stop entertainment and thrilling motorcycle racing action from the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National Championship presented by Motorcycle-Superstore.com and AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com Pro Singles classes. Of the confirmed events announced today, Harley-Davidson Insurance GNC Expert Singles will compete at four of the rounds, broken down into two Short Tracks and two Tourist Trophies, while the mighty Expert Twins will contest the remaining 10 rounds, consisting of five Half-Mile and five Mile tracks. Fans can also expect to watch as the sport’s finest up-and-coming talent battle for fame and glory in Motorcycle-Superstore.com Pro Singles races.

On March 14-15, 2013, DAYTONA® Flat Track will once again play host to the AMA Pro Flat Track opener as the series kicks off the 2013 season with a doubleheader on the quarter-mile lime rock track located outside Daytona International Speedway’s west banking. At the 2012 season opener, fans witnessed two riders taking their breakout Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National Championship wins, with Johnny Lewis holding off the charging field for his first in the Thursday night final and Matt Weidman taking the checkered flag over eventual 2012 series champ Jared Mees in Friday’s main event.

Next up, the series will make a stop in Arizona on May 4, 2013 at a TBA event before heading to Stockton, Calif.’s Half-Mile track at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds on May 11, 2013. The event will mark the first time AMA Pro Flat Track races on the all-new Half-Mile track located within the historic Stockton Mile and it’s sure to bring northern California some of the most exciting motorcycle racing action in the world.

It wouldn’t be a complete season if AMA Pro Flat Track didn’t visit Springfield, Ill. The legendary Springfield Mile has served as one of the most historic venues and is considered to be one of the most coveted wins on the circuit. When the fire-breathing twins roll off the trucks at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on May 26, 2013, this go-around is sure to add even more excitement to the legacy of the storied event.

Another TBA event is scheduled in Ohio on June 8, 2013 before the series heads to another historically significant and action-packed circuit on June 29, 2013. Dating back to 1984, AMA Pro Flat Track has made the trek to Lima, Ohio to take on the “cushion” Half-Mile at the Allen County Fairgrounds, and this year will be no exception.

Just after the Fourth of July holiday, the Series will make a swing near the Nation’s capital on July 6, 2013 as Hagerstown, Md.’s Hagerstown Speedway will host the only round on the east coast that features what is typically a very smooth, and very fast, half-mile track. Jared Mees grabbed his lone win in 2012 over local-favorite Jake Johnson at last year’s event, and the defending champ will likely have his hands full when the star-studded line-up gets to the grid again next season.

The second west-coast tour begins on July 20, 2013 with a Half-Mile event at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash, followed by the always-incredible Sacramento Mile at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, Calif. on July 27, 2013. That leg will conclude with a drive up the coast, where the AMA Pro Flat Track stars will hop back on their 450cc singles at the Castle Rock Race Park TT in Castle Rock, Wash. on August 3, 2013.

Next up is another TT, and the granddaddy of them all, scheduled for one week later at Peoria Race Park in Peoria, Ill. on August 11, 2013. The Peoria TT has been a staple on the Grand National circuit since 1947 and still packs the hillsides with spectators eager to watch the high-flying singles take to the track. Watch out for Henry Wiles, who collected his eighth consecutive victory at the legendary venue last year and seems to be unbeatable here.

The Indy Mile at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Ind., returns to the 2013 schedule on August 17, 2013 and the event will once again coincide with both the Indiana State Fair and MotoGP’s state-side return for the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Labor Day Weekend means a return to the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill. for the second Springfield Mile on the calendar; the September 1st event is the final 2013 AMA Pro Flat Track event scheduled east of the Mississippi river.

AMA Pro Flat Track will once again head west to the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa to battle it out against the beautiful backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mile. In last year’s contest, Sammy Halbert grabbed his fourth win of the season in front of a packed house, and the 2012 runner-up will definitely be looking to match his winning result on September 29, 2013.

The last to-be-announced event on the schedule is slotted for October 5, 2012 in Arizona before the 2013 AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National Championship presented by Motorcycle-Superstore.com schedule comes to a close – and fan-favorite Kenny Coolbeth, Jr. looks to repeat his commanding victory – on the half-mile track at the LA County Fairplex in Pomona, Calif on October 12, 2013.

2013 AMA Pro Flat Track Schedule:

March 14th
DAYTONA Flat Track I
DAYTONA Flat Track Daytona Beach, Fla.
Short Track
March 15th
DAYTONA Flat Track II
DAYTONA Flat Track Daytona Beach, Fla.
Short Track
May 4th TBA
Arizona
May 11th
Stockton Half-Mile
San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, Stockton, Calif.
Half-Mile
May 26th
Springfield Mile
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.
Mile
June 8th TBA
Ohio
June 29th
Lima Half-Mile
Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, Ohio
Half-Mile
July 6th
Hagerstown, Half-Mile
Hagerstown Speedway, Md.
Half-Mile
July 20th Grays Harbor Raceway
Grays Harbor, Elma, Wash.
Half-Mile
July 27th
Sacramento Mile
Cal Expo, Sacramento, Calif.
Mile
August 3rd
Castle Rock TT
Castle Rock Race Park, Castle Rock Wash.
TT
August 11th Peoria TT
PMC Race Park, Peoria, Ill.
TT
August 17th
Indy Mile
Indiana State Fairground, Indianapolis, Ind.
Mile
September 1st
Springfield Mile II
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.
Mile
September 29th Santa Rosa Mile
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Mile
October 5th TBA
Arizona
October 12th Flat Track Season Finale
LA County Fairplex, Pomona, Calif.
Half-Mile

AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.

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IMDA Brings in the Holiday Spirit With 2013 Season Gift Certificates

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Photo courtesy of AMA Pro Racing/Dave Hoenig
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (December 7, 2012) – Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your AMA Pro Flat Track enthusiast? Has your loved one said they have always wanted to go to Springfield and see the fastest mile in the country? The IMDA (Illinois Motorcycle Dealers Association) has gift certificates available for the 2013 Springfield races. The certificates can be used for tickets, t-shirts, programs, or hotel rooms. As a special bonus if the certificates are ordered before December 24th, you will be able to purchase a 2012 Springfield Mile T-shirt for only $5. To order, just call 217-753-8866 or 888-468-1622.

The IMDA has full weekends of racing planned again for the 2013 Memorial Day and Labor Day holiday weekends. On Friday May 24th , the AMA amateur TT will start at 5pm. To make this night extra exciting, there will be a pro class added to the event and grandstand tickets will be only $10. Then on Saturday May 25th, the AMA All Star TT race will start at 7pm. As a bonus for the riders, the IMDA has committed to add $500 to the expert purse for every top 20 rider that pre-enters by January 31, 2013. That is an extra $10,000 if they choose to race. This will also be a budget friendly race for the fans with tickets only $15 in advance or $20 the week of the race. On Sunday May 26th, the action heads to the lightning fast Springfield Mile track. This historic race has a reputation for lead changes twice a lap and drafting wars that impress race fans of every discipline. The tickets at the mile are only $30 in advance. As amazing as it sounds, the price for all three days of racing is only $55 per person.

Labor Day weekends starts off on Friday August 30, 2013 with the AMA amateur short track race. Just like in the spring, the race will offer a pro class. Then on August 31st, the AMA All Star Short Track will take place at 7pm. On Sunday September 1st, the excitement is back on the legendary Springfield Mile.

It is never too early to plan for an exciting vacation of racing and riding. When you call to order don’t forget to ask us to send you a Springfield Visitor’s Guide. There is plenty to do here in addition to the races. Call 217-753-8866 or 888-468-1622.

AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.

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Monster Energy Supercross Offering $1 Tickets for Race at Chase Field in Exchange for Non-Perishable Food Donations

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Phoenix Native And Veteran Supercross Rider Ryan Clark Will Be On-Site Signing Autographs For Fans

PHOENIX – (December 5, 2012) Feld Motor Sports® announced today that on Friday, December 14 at Chase Field, fans can purchase Treadhead tickets for only $1 to the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race at Chase Field taking place Saturday, January 12, 2013 when they donate non-perishable food items to help those in need this holiday season.

These discounted tickets will be sold only from Noon-2:00pm on Friday, December 14, and can only be purchased at the Chase Field box office. Non-perishable food items will be donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance (450 tickets will be available/limit 2 per family).

Phoenix native and veteran supercross rider Ryan Clark, who recently announced his retirement from racing, will be on hand signing autographs for fans. As one of the sport’s recognizable names, Clark will remain active as an ambassador of Monster Energy Supercross.

“Having competed in literally hundreds of supercross Main Events since my entry to professional racing in 1996, I have made a decision that it is time to focus on my family and assume my position in the stands as an avid fan of the sport that has given me so much,” said Clark. “I have experienced firsthand the tremendous growth of the sport of supercross over the last 18 years, and watched it grow from modest roots to develop a mainstream following. I am excited to be involved in the promotion of the sport, especially at my hometown race in Phoenix, and continue to watch it evolve through a new stable of young extreme athletes.”

Come out and join Clark as he celebrates his retirement from Monster Energy Supercross and gives back to the Phoenix community all at once. Clark will be available throughout the day for photos and autographs. Those who miss out on the $1 tickets will receive a 25% off discount flier for additional Phoenix Monster Energy Supercross tickets.

For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305. To follow Monster Energy Supercross on Facebook and Twitter, log on to http://www.facebook.com/supercrosslive and http://twitter.com/supercrosslive.

About Feld Motor Sports®
Feld Motor Sports®, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz®, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. 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.

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