So, with the exciting and unpredictable MXoN done and dusted (hands up who lost some bets over the weekend?) the next big thing on the MX calendar is the Monster Energy Cup race on 20th October.
For those of you who dont know already, the Monster Energy Cup is an event with a quarter of million winners prize and the potential to win a bonus $1 million for coming first in all three races - enough to attract some of the biggest names in motocross. Including, amongst many others, the highly anticipated return of Chad Reed, who will be riding competitively for the first time since his Supercross accident in February .
What also makes the event exciting is the fact that the course has been designed with input than the GOAT himself, Ricky Carmichael.
The Monster Energy Cup is designed around a racing format, featuring a three-stage, 30-lap main event. The new format incorporates three main events, where riders will take part in three races. The event will feature a one-class format, offering riders the option of the bike of their choice, including 250-450cc four strokes or 125cc and 250cc two strokes.
The huge, unique, hybrid track will consist of supercross/motocross terrain and will have a motocross-style influence, making it unlike any other stadium race in the world. Features of the circuit include split starting lines, a huge, banked Talladega turn and a controversial, time-sapping Joker lane, which every rider must use at least once.
The huge, unique, hybrid track will consist of supercross/motocross terrain and will have a motocross-style influence, making it unlike any other stadium race in the world. Features of the circuit include split starting lines, a huge, banked Talladega turn and a controversial, time-sapping Joker lane, which every rider must use at least once.
With a million bucks on the line, a track unlike any other and confirmed riders including Villopoto, Dungey, Barcia, Roczen, Reed, Musquin, Windham and more, the Monster Energy Cup certainly has all the ingredients for some fun...
