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American circuit joins World Motocross Championship

News Thursday 01st April 2010

Yesterday a five year contract was signed between Youthstream and Glen Helen Raceway for the organization of the FIM Motocross World Championship, Grand Prix of the United States of America. The 2010 Grand Prix of USA is to be held on the 29 and 30 May 2010.

Glen Helen Raceway is one of the most famous and historical Motocross circuits in USA and Youthstream is very proud to be bringing the FIM Motocross World Championship back to this prestigious venue in California.

“Today is a fantastic day for the whole Motocross world,” Mr. Giuseppe Luongo, President of Youthstream, said. “I want to really thank Mr. Bud Feldkamp for his trust and enthusiasm towards us so that the FIM Motocross can return to this great venue in the USA. Being near the industry’s and teams’ bases the location of the Glen Helen Raceway couldn’t be better. We are sure that together we will build a fantastic and stable event for those who come to the event and for those who will follow it via internet and television. 
 
“Naturally all the top World Championship MX1 and MX2 riders will be participating and all the top American riders are very welcome, altogether we will make the ‘Race of the Century’. 
 
“We don’t have much time to organize everything for the 2010 Grand Prix but we trust in the experience of the Glen Helen Raceway staff, FIM, AMA, the Youthstream staff and all our partners to organize the travel and to promote the event. 
 
“Finally I would like to thank the FIM and AMA for their support, just as I would like to thank like all the other professional people and fans who support having an FIM Motocross Grand Prix in the USA and who, altogether, help us to succeed with this great event.”
 
Mr. Bud Feldkamp, President of Glen Helen Raceway, added: “I am very excited and enthusiastic to have this world class event at Glen Helen Raceway. It has been a life-long dream of mine and the staff to have this extraordinary World Championship event at Glen Helen. This will give motocross fans across the US an opportunity to see our top American riders compete against MX champions from around the world on US soil.

“Working with Mr. Giuseppe Luongo has been a pleasure and productive from the first moment we spoke. I am confident this is the launch of a long and beneficial relationship with FIM Motocross World Championships.

“What an opportunity to thank our fans and staff for their loyalty to motocross and Glen Helen throughout the years. The fans can be assured this event ‘Race of the Century’ will be spectacular and continue for many years to come. We look forward to seeing everyone Memorial Day Weekend at Glen Helen for a race you will always remember.”
 
Dr. Wolfgang Srb, FIM/CMS President, ended: “This is the most exciting news for the Motocross fans all over the world and in particular in the USA. A US GP adds additional quality to the FIM Motocross World Championship Calendar and is a win-win situation for all the parties involved. My sincere congratulations go to Youthstream and Glen Helen Raceway for having made this important agreement.”   
 
With Glen Helen taking the place of the British Grand Prix at Chepstow, further information on the British GP’s future will be released soon.
 
The amended calendar is now the following: 

DATE

GRAND PRIX

VENUE

WORLD CHAMP/CUP

SUPPORT RACE

04 April

BULGARIA

Sevlievo

Women

 

11 April

LOMBARDIA (I)

Mantova

Veteran

UEM 125 2t

25 April

THE NETHERLANDS

Valkenswaard

Veteran

 

09 May

PORTUGAL

Agueda

Women

 

16 May

CATALUNYA (E)

Bellpuig

Women

UEM 125 2t

30 May

USA

Glen Helen

   

06 June

FRANCE

Saint Jean d'Angely

Women

UEM 125 2t

20 June

GERMANY

Teutschenthal

Women

UEM 125 2t

27 June

LATVIA

Kegums

Veteran

 

04 July

SWEDEN

Uddevalla

 

UEM 125 2t

01 August

LIMBURG (B)

Lommel

Veteran

 

08 August

CZECH REP.

Loket

Women

UEM 125 2t

22 August

BRAZIL

Campo Grande

 

 

05 September

BENELUX (NL)

Lierop

Veteran

 

12 September

ITALY

Fermo

Women

UEM 125 2t

26 September – Red Bull FIM Motocross Of Nations – USA, Denver, Lakewood

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