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Special Events Set to Kick Off Monster Energy MXGP of USA Weekend at Glen Helen Raceway Chaparral Fan Appreciation Night Highlights Opportunities as Fans Can Meet Riders

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (September 16, 2015) – With the Monster Energy MXGP of USA, presented by Chaparral (USGP) mere days away, Glen Helen Raceway has announced a pair of special events that will help kick off the on-track activities this weekend for the final round of the 2015 FIM World Championship (MXGP), on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20.

On Friday, September 18, Glen Helen and presenting sponsor Chaparral Motorsports will host Fan Appreciation Night, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. PT. The stars of American motocross and Europe’s most talented riders will converge off the track for one night only before doing battle on the famed Glen Helen layout the following afternoon. Fans will have the opportunity to meet this incredible collection of global talent, get autographs, and even take a memorable picture with the sport’s biggest names. The trio of Tom White, Erv Braun and Paul Milan will serve as event emcees.

Fan Appreciation Rider List

Monster Energy Kawasaki Josh Grant

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Chris Alldredge Joey Savatgy

Monster Energy KRT

Monster Energy DRT Kawasaki Max Anstie

Monster Energy Kawasaki MX2 Thomas Covington Petar Petrov

Red Bull KTM Dean Wilson

BTOSports.com KTM Davi Millsaps

Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Red Bull/KTM Shane McElrath Jessy Nelson

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Antonio Cairoli Paul Jonass

Hitachi Construction Machinery Reevo KTM Shaun Simpson

Marchetti Racing Team KTM Jose Butron Ivo Monticelli

HFS Logistics Motorsport Brian Bogers Calvin Vlaanderen

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Jason Anderson

Wilwo Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing Dean Ferris Harri Kullas

Rockstar Energy Europe Glenn Coldenhoff Brian Hsu Jeremy Seewer

Honda Gariboldi

Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha Cooper Webb

Yamaha Factory Racing Yamalube Jeremy van Horebeek

Kemea Yamaha Yamalube Brent van Donink Benoit Paturel

**Attending riders subject to change.**

Additionally, the first 100 fans at Fan Appreciation Night will be the lucky recipients of the original USGP poster created by legendary racing artist Troy Lee. This exclusive piece of artwork was made especially for Glen Helen and the USGP, making it the perfect commemorative item for riders to sign. The poster can also be purchased at the event for just $5.

For those fans looking for even more pre-race festivities, a special book signing and movie night hosted by Malcolm Smith Motorsports will take place on Thursday, September 17th from 4:30-9:00pm. The AMA Hall of Famer, pioneering racer and businessman is a living legend and will be on hand to meet with the fans, sign his book and autographs, as well as watch filmmaker Todd Huffman’s latest MX Files movie featuring the great Brad Lackey. Another AMA Hall of Famer, Tom White, will be the emcee for the festivities.

Tickets to the Monster Energy MXGP of USA start at just $70 for three-day access to the ONLY opportunity to see the stars of Europe in action. The event will feature two full days of on-track action, with practice and qualifying races on Saturday, September 19, setting the gate for final motos on Sunday, September 20.

Tickets:

Sunday Only Access - $50 Adults / $30 Kids (ages 6-12; 5 and under FREE) 3-Day Admission - $70 Adults / $40 Kids (ages 6-12; 5 and under FREE) Holeshot Club/VIP - $300 Adults / $150 Kids (ages 6-12)

Additional Purchase Options (DO NOT include admission)

Rally Towel Viewing - $5 Grandstand Seating - $10 Paddock Pass (All Day) - $20 Tent Camping - $50 RV Parking - $90

**All sales are final. No Refunds. Taxes and processing fees do apply.

Event Schedule:

Saturday, September 19 10:45 a.m. MX2 Free Practice 11:15 a.m. MXGP Free Practice 1:00 p.m. MX2 Timed Practice 1:35 p.m. MXGP Timed Practice 3:00 p.m. MX2 Qualifying Race 4:00 p.m. MXGP Qualifying Race

Sunday, September 20 10:20 a.m. MX2 Warm Up 10:40 a.m. MXGP Warm Up 12:00 p.m. MX2 Race 1 1:00 p.m. MXGP Race 1 3:00 p.m. MX2 Race 2 4:00 p.m. MXGP Race 2

Additional information about Glen Helen Raceway can be found at www.GlenHelen.com. Also “Like” the Glen Helen Raceway Facebook page and “Follow” @GlenHelenRacing on Twitter.

For media information about the Monster Energy MXGP of USA, please contact Media Manager Brandon Short via email at [email protected].

About Glen Helen Glen Helen Raceway Inc. has added racecourses to host additional types of motorsports events and has put thousands of dollars into the continued improvement of the facility. Glen Helen Raceway now boasts a national motocross track, vintage motocross track, pee-wee motocross track, a short course four-wheel off-road track, and a brand new registration tower to make it the epicenter for off-road enthusiasts in Southern California. Glen Helen Raceway has strived to give fans and participants a world-class facility to race and practice on, or to just enjoy a day at the races. No matter what the circumstance, Glen Helen Raceway strives that every individual that walks through its gates can attest to its motto of “Feel the Speed!" Owned and operated by Glen Helen Raceway Inc.

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