2010 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, Schedule Announced

2010 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, Schedule Announced

AURORA, Ill. (June 29, 2009) - Feld Motor Sports announced today the 2010 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, schedule that begins January 9 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., and concludes May 8 at Las Vegas' Sam Boyd Stadium. Since its beginning in 1974, Monster Energy® Supercross has played in some of the world's largest markets and most prestigious venues, and the 2010, 17-stop season adds to the sport's rich heritage.

"The 2009 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, was arguably the best season of all time, combining parity on the track and drama off the track, and we expect 2010 to build off of that excitement," said Charlie Mancuso, president, Feld Motor Sports. "The championship will continue its rich history at many of the legendary stadiums that have made Monster Energy® Supercross so strong, in addition to the new tour stop at the new state-of-the-art Cowboys Stadium."

The newest addition to the tour will be the inaugural stop at the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which is a short drive from the old Texas Stadium. Monster Energy® Supercross held its first race at Texas Stadium in March 1, 1975 with subsequent races through 1977. From 1983-2008, Texas Stadium was one of the marquee stops on the Monster Energy® Supercross schedule. With the establishment of the new Cowboys Stadium, a new area of tradition will be built off of the historic 30 races held in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

President and CEO Rob Dingman of the AMA added: "AMA Supercross is the premier competition of its kind on the planet. The AMA is pleased to once again be working with the FIM and Feld Motor Sports for the 2010 season to provide the world's stage where the best-of-the-best will battle for championship honors. Since the beginning, AMA Supercross has grown in stature and significance. Today, the consolidated championship attracts the top riders from all over the globe. It's going to be another incredible season of competition."

"Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, can bow on a glorious past which results in the rich history it presently has," said Wolfgang Srb, President of the FIM Motocross Commission. "We are proud to count Monster Energy® Supercross amongst the 49 FIM World Championships. The 2009 season was most entertaining and kept the fans thrilled until the end. The FIM considers 2010 as a transition year and is confident that Feld Motor Sports will export Monster Energy® Supercross to new international horizons as of 2011. The fans that are supporting Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship worldwide deserve it."

After a successful 2009 return to Salt Lake City, Monster Energy® Supercross will bring the action back to Rice-Eccles Stadium May 1. With the loyal support and commitment from the Utah Sports Commission, Monster Energy® Supercross will make its sixth stop at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

"After looking at the 2010 AMA Supercross schedule, it's exciting to see where we will be competing at next year," said 2009 Monster Energy® Supercross champion James Stewart. "Most of the events will be similar to last year, but this year we're going to go to the new Cowboys Stadium, and it's the newest and biggest stadium in the United States. It's going to be fun to compete in the billion dollar Cowboys Stadium. Also, I look forward to returning to the venues that I created winning memories at during the 2009 season."

2010 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, Schedule

Date Venue City
January 9 Angel Stadium Anaheim, Calif.
January 16 Chase Field Phoenix
January 23 Angel Stadium Anaheim, Calif.
January 30 AT&T Park San Francisco
February 6 Qualcomm Stadium San Diego
February 13 Angel Stadium Anaheim, Calif.
February 20 Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis
February 27 Georgia Dome Atlanta
March 6 Daytona Int'l Speedway Daytona, Fla.*
March 13 Rogers Centre Toronto, ON
March 20 Cowboy Stadium Arlington, Texas
March 27 Jacksonville Municipal Stadium Jacksonville
April 10 Reliant Stadium Houston
April 17 Edward Jones Dome St. Louis
April 24 Quest Field Seattle
May 1 Rice-Eccles Salt Lake City
May 8 Sam Boyd Stadium Las Vegas

* not a Feld Motor Sports event - this date is independently promoted by Daytona International Speedway and the International Speedway Corp.

For more information on the Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305.

About Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
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, Freestyle Motocross, 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.

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 organization, the 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. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. 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 its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations.

Factory Freestyle Team invades Long Beach, California

This was a street demo earlier this year that the guys from the Metzger Unlimited Factory Freestyle Team put on in Long Beach, Ca. Not only is Metz a pioneer in FMX, he also has a full on Freestyle team that can show up at any type of event and bring more exposure and entertainment to the masses. Watch as the Factory Freestyle Team tears it up in Long Beach.

Its a Boy! Mad Max

Mike & Mandi Metzger have given birth to their third child. Welcome to the world Mad Max.

Maxton Renegade Metzger
Birth date: 6/24/09
Stats: 8 lbs 3oz 20 ½“

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Photograph Compliments of ThrottleJunkie.com

Help! Twitch & Taka’s Bikes Stolen!!!!

Help! Twitch & Taka’s Bikes Stolen!!!!

Last night some assholes broke into Twitch’s house. They stole all the dirt bikes out of his garage…all of Twitch’s bikes and all of Taka’s bikes!

Here’s the list of stuff stolen:

• Twitch YZ250 Freestyle Contest Bike
• Twitch’s 450
• Twitch’s 250F
• Twitch’s 110
• Twitch’s 50
• Taka’s YZ250 Freestyle Contest Bike
• All of Twitch’s old helmets (if you read his etnies interview then you know how much those mean to him)
• All riding gear

***EDIT- Todd Potter called and listed some more stuff that was stolen***

• Twitch’s BMX Bike (S&M frame (Giant painted on it), light brown and black paint, 3 piece cranks, chrome rims, S&M Slam bars, and “the brakes work really well.”
• Twitch’s daughter’s BMX Bike
• Todd Potter’s Mossberg 12 Gauge Shotgun - black, pump action

If you did this please return the bikes…we have investigators on the case right now. If you have any information about who may have done this please email us at metalmulishaclothing@gmail.com, or use the contact form (general comments), with any info you have. If you see some really nice bikes that look like Twitch or Taka’s on Craigs List, eBay, etc., let us know. Please, only serious leads so we’re not chasing our tails. Please help out if you know anything.

With X Fighters and X Games around the corner, Twitch and Taka need their practice and contest bikes so they can compete for you, the fans! Metal Mulisha Troop unite and help the family!

Metal Mulisha is prepared to offer a reward of $1,000 of Metal Mulisha gear and passes to X Games to hang out with the Mulisha to the first individual that provides us with detailed information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators of this crime. This reward does not apply to members of law enforcement or to the actual perpetrators of the crime. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

Thanks in advance for you support.

Rubbertree Studios

We cant say enough good about the boys over at Rubbertree Studios and we figured that by now they have earned a canvas reprint to put up at their headquarters in Murrieta. Here some photos of Mike D holding down the fort. They have done an excellent job on our website and we highly recommend them for all your website development needs. Visit their website at www.RubbertreeStudios.com or you can call them at (619)-379-0611. Tell them that Metzger sent you.

Cam Sinclair Countdown to X GAMES 15

The third person in history to land the double backflip and the first person to land it in a freestyle competition, Australia’s Cameron Sinclair, 25, has the double backflip on lockdown. Once deemed the most difficult trick in freestyle motocross, Sinclair lobs the trick up in the air and rides it out so seamlessly that he makes it look like a walk in the park.

A former demo rider with little competition experience, Sinclair grew up racing until he was 19. In 2002, he started “mucking around” doing freestyle with best mate and X Games competitor Blake “Bilko” Williams. In December 2008, at an event in San Sebastian, Spain, Sinclair became the third person to land the double backflip to dirt. He went on to land the trick another 19 times (to protective thin mats) on the Crusty Tour in Australia and New Zealand from February-June 2009. On June 27, at 12:30 a.m., Sinclair landed the trick in qualifying at the Red Bull X-Fighters event in Fort Worth, Texas, becoming the first athlete to land the trick during a freestyle run. He landed it two more times in the final before finishing third at the event, a career best.

So how will Sinclair stack up in his first trip to XG? He is slated to compete in Best Trick in which he, along with Scott Murray (the second person to land the double backflip), will be bringing the double. Travis Pastrana was the first person to land the trick; he won gold for it in the Best Trick competition in 2006, but the stunt hasn’t been landed successfully at XG since. (Murray did stick it for the gold helmet at the Moto X World Championships in April 2008, but he crashed attempting it at both XG ‘07 and ‘08.)

Sinclair is the first rider to land the double backflip in a freestyle contest run.

While the difficulty of the double backflip cannot be underrated, it is unlikely that the trick will earn gold without a variation added to it. Innovation is awarded above all else in Best Trick, and with newer tricks such as the frontflip (never landed in a comp) or a new body varial lurking on the horizon, the double backflip could be trumped. Sinclair knows this, and he is likely to up the ante of the trick when we see him in Los Angeles.

Sinclair is also on the Freestyle roster as an alternate. If he gets into the field, the double could add the extra “wow” factor needed for the rookie to earn a medal. While Freestyle rewards the best overall rider, a trick like the double backflip will no doubt help to distinguish Sinclair from a talented field of riders. Watch out for this Metal Mulisha, Rockstar, rider.

MetzgerUnlimited.com sells Metal Mulisha, One , Alpinestars, FMF, Acerbis, OGIO, & more.

Now at MetzgerUnlimited.com you can get all of the most popular brands and products. The brands include METAL MULISHA, One Industries, Monster Energy, Alpinestars, Oakley, FMF, Troy Lee Designs, Sullen, OGIO, Dragon, and all of the old school movies like Fresno Smooth & Crusty Demons of Dirt. Metzger hopes to not only sell the popular brands but increase awareness for the up and coming brands at his retail shop and online.

“We are committed to selling a wide variety of the newest products at the most competitive price”. “Everything from apparel to motorcycle parts” Says Brandon Roberts, brands manager.

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Boost Mobile Comp May 15th 2009

What a great night of FMX competition in Victorville, Ca for the Boost Mobile aerial assault tour. To the crowds surprise along with the event promoter’s, FMX riders and of coarse the fans. The Godfather of FMX, Mike Metzger showed up for a fun spirited night of competition. With some of the other greats of the sport on hand including Jeff “OX” Kargola, Nixey Danielsen, Derek Burlew, John & Robert Distler, Matt Buyten, James Carter, Scotty Stephens and Julian D’Usseau. It was sure to be one night of awesome competition, and would be an early gauge of the legends form, as he makes his way back to the top of the sport after a massive back injury he sustained two years ago.
Sure the crowd was pumped to see Metz back on the bike, but would he be able to compete against such a talented group of riders? The answer was an easy YES to those who have been following “The Godfathers” journey back to recovery, but to those who have not yet seen, they would just have to SEE to believe, which they did! Here is just a sample of what they saw. Check back daily to see when “The Godfather” of FMX will be coming to a town near you!
Peace,
Will "Sharpie" Nielsen

Missoula Montana Demo Photos

Here are a few shots from the weekend at the Missoula Montana Demo.

Missoula Montana State Fair

Mike will be in Missoula Montana tonight and tomorrow night for an FMX demo (June 5-6). He will have his apparel on display and will be signing autographs. Stop by and say hello. If you need more details you can call the office at 800-615-3145.