Montreal, Canada (9/28/2011)
- This weekend the biggest motocross event in
Quebec will take place in Montreal's Olympic
Stadium when the inaugural Off Road Show kicks
off on Friday September 30 and the lights go
on for the Supermotocross Monster Energy on
Saturday, October 1. This year alone, over 200
athletes have expressed interest in participating
in the competition.
The full list of registered entries in each
discipline can be found on the official Supermotocross
Monster Energy website at www.supermotocross.ca.
Each discipline brings its own unique stars
and fan favourites.
Motocross
Given the magnitude of the event, it's no surprise
that the number of registered participants increases
every year. In 2010, a then-record 153 riders
were entered. This year's MX1 class features
52 participants. Do not miss Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil
native Kaven Benoit try to win against a host
of strong opponents, including former champions
Jason Thomas and Tyler Medaglia, a former MX2
champion who is stepping up to the main class
for the first time. Last year, Benoit won the
MX2 class, but will be challenged by young western
Canadian Kyle Beaton.
ATV & Side-by-Side Racing
Thirty-eight ATV participants will compete at
the Supermotocross Monster Energy, including
Quebec native Richard Pelchat taking on Americans
Cody Miller and John Natalie, the 2010 event
champion.
The inaugural Side-by-Side event will feature
many surprises. Twenty-three entries will be
in attendance after a summer of preparation
with future stars and champions waiting in the
wings. Supermotocross Monster Energy regular,
fan favourite and former Canadian champion Simon
Homans headlines the Side-by-Side entry list.
Freestyle
The Freestyle Motocross event, where the winner
is chosen by the crowd, is always a fan favourite.
This year the competition will be fierce with
the presence of France's Thomas Pages, Quebec
natives Ben Milot, Morgan Kaliszuk and Brody
Wilson and American X Games gold medalist Adam
Jones.
The Track Takes Shape
Just this morning, the first shipments of dirt
arrived at Montreal's Olympic Stadium! Follow
the construction of the track on the Supermotocross
Monster Energy Facebook page.
Tickets are available at Admission.com or by
calling 514-790-1245 or toll free at 1-800-361-4597.
For more information, visit Supermotocross.ca.
