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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 30, 2010
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2011 AMA Arenacross
Series Features 14-Race Schedule
Three-Time Champion Josh Demuth Defends Title Against
Worlds Best Arenacross Racers
AURORA, Ill. (August 30, 2010) Feld Motor Sports^(SM)
announced today the 2011 AMA Arenacross Series schedule,
which includes 14 stops, begins at the BOK Center in
Tulsa, Okla., January 8 and concludes at Wells Fargo
Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on April 9.
The 2011 AMA Arenacross Series schedule includes a new
stop at the Verizon Arena in Little Rock, Ark., and
welcomes back four cities, each of which have previously
hosted AMA Arenacross Series races in the past, including
Toledo, Ohio (February 4-6), Wichita, Kan. (March 4-6),
Greenville, S.C. (March 12-13), and Rockford, Ill. (April
1-3).
Central Arkansas Verizon Arena (formerly Alltel Arena)
will make its AMA Arenacross Series debut on March 26
for the 12th race of the 14 race season. Since its inception
in 1999, the 18,000 seat multi-purpose arena located
just off the Arkansas River is host to the Arkansas
Diamonds of the Indoor Football League and accommodates
NCAA basketball tournaments, concerts, rodeos, and auto
racing events.
The 2011 season should prove to be one of the
most competitive in the history of the AMA Arenacross
Series, stated Jayme Dalsing, director of Arenacross,
Feld Motor Sports. With the return of three-time
champion Josh Demuth defending his title and 19 year
old Arenacross phenom Tyler Bowers looking for redemption,
we are expecting a season packed with excitement.
Following a several year hiatus, Toledo and Wichita
will welcome the series back with newly constructed
state-of-the-art venues to house the racing action.
Opening its doors in winter of 2010, Wichitas
Intrust Bank Arena, has the largest indoor seating capacity
in Kansas, and is home to the Wichita Thunder CHL ice
hockey team. Toledos Huntington Center, which
opened fall of 2009, is the nations first energy
and environmentally efficient (LEED certified) sports
arena and is home to the Toledo Walleye ECHL ice hockey
team.
As part of excitement for the 2011 season, Des Moines
Wells Fargo Arena, home of the traditional season opener,
will now host the final race of the series, where a
new champion will be crowned.
Reigning AMA Arenacross Series champion Demuth will
stage his title defense amid a pool of young, fresh
talent ready to steal his crown. Demuth raced a notable
2010 season, winning six races and earning an additional
nine podium finishes. The Babbitts Kawasaki squad
equipped with Demuth, Bowers, and Chad Johnson lead
the field with a combined total of 18 wins. Bowers lead
the field with nine race wins, but due to a late season
injury, was forced to sit out the last two races. Despite
the injury, Bowers was third place in the season standings,
trailing teammates Johnson and Demuth, respectively.
Im going to defend my title just like I
have in the past, said Demuth. There's always
going to be a rider or two that makes you push it to
the limits. My teammates Tyler [Bowers] and Chad [Johnson]
are those riders. Having two great riders like Chad
and Tyler as your teammates creates a pretty serious
rivalry in the truck, but it's very healthy and much
needed to keep us on our toes all year long. My plan
is to stick with what I have learned in the past in
order to get me through another arenacross season. From
the fans to the friends, arenacross racing has always
been my favorite. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone
again soon.
Ive already got my program in line and Im
not by any means going to take it easy on the competition
this year, stated Bowers. I came so close
to winning the title last year, Im pretty upset,
so Im coming into the season hungrier than ever.
It felt great to have a good team behind me last season.
I felt nothing but support and dedication from them.
Ive worked hard this summer, and the time I spent
sidelined has motivated me for the year to come. Like
I said before, Im hungrier than ever.
2011 AMA Arenacross Series Schedule
January 8-9 Tulsa, Okla. BOK Center
January 15-16 Kansas City, Mo. Kemper Center
January 22-23 Dayton, Ohio Ervin J. Nutter Center
January 28-30 Denver, Colo. Denver Coliseum
February 4-6 Toledo, Ohio Huntington Center
February 11-13 TBA
February 18-20 Reno, Nev. Livestock Event Center
February 26-27 Sacramento, Calif. Arco Arena
March 4-6 Wichita, Kan. Intrust Bank Arena
March 12-13 Greenville, S.C. Bi-Lo Center
March 18-20 Council Bluffs, Iowa Mid-America Center
March 26-27 Little Rock, Ark. Verizon Wireless Arena
April 1-3 Rockford, Ill Metro Center
April 9-10 Des Moines, Iowa Wells Fargo Arena
For more information on the AMA Arenacross Series log
on to www.Arenacross.com.
About Feld Motor Sports(SM)
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized
arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster
Jam®, Monster Energy® Supercross, AMA Arenacross
Series, Nuclear Cowboyz^(SM), and IHRA® Nitro Jam®.
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment,
the worlds largest producer of live family entertainment.
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