Reigning Monster Energy® Supercross Champion Chad Reed on Hand for Press Conference

AURORA, Ill. (August 18, 2008) – Live Nation Motor Sports, Inc., announced today that Utah Governor Jim Huntsman and the Utah Sports Commission will host a press conference Friday, August 29 at 2:00 p.m. to welcome back Monster Energy® Supercross, an FIM World Championship, to Salt Lake City’s Rice-Eccles Stadium for the first time since 2004. The newly added Monster Energy® Supercross tour stop will take place April 25 featuring the world’s top supercross racers. Defending Monster Energy® Supercross champion Chad Reed will be on hand for interviews and photo opportunities as well.

MILLVILLE, Minn. (August 17, 2008) - After effectively dominating the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship through 10 of the 12 rounds, both Monster Energy Kawasaki''s James Stewart, of Haines City, Fla., and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki''s Ryan Villopoto, of Poulsbo, Wash., clinched the 2008 titles with two rounds remaining in AMA Motocross and AMA Motocross Lites at the Honda Spring Creek Pro National Presented by Scott USA.

Rome, Ga. – Pirelli Tire is now accepting resumes for rider support through December 1, 2008 from off-road racers. Pirelli Tire will provide support at all major off-road motocross events, including Monster Energy Supercross and the Toyota AMA Motocross Championship.

Miss Supercross Applications Now Being Accepted for 2009 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship

AURORA, Ill. (August 14, 2008) – Live Nation Motor Sports, Inc., announced today that applications are now being accepted for the new 2009 Miss Supercross, who will tour with the 2009 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship.

DELMONT, Pa. (August 13, 2008) – The 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship, Presented by FMF brings its season to a close with a new date, Saturday, August 30, headlining the inaugural American Motocross Festival at Steel City Raceway.

MILLVILLE, Minn. (August 12, 2008) – The 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF hits its stretch run on the weekend of August 16-17 as the series travels to the ?Land of 10,000 Lakes? for the Honda Spring Creek Pro National. The Spring Creek Motocross Park always offers an exciting venue for riders and fans alike with its stellar racing surface and outstanding atmosphere.

Action Sports Coverage Generates Audience Growth Across ESPN’s Multi-Media Platforms; Increase in Television Viewership & Online Traffic

The 14th annual X Games was held in Los Angeles, at both The Home Depot Center and STAPLES Center, July 31 – August 3 with record-breaking milestones on the course as well as among consumers via both television and online.

More than a few people sat up and took notice of a Smooth sponsored rally car that got good coverage on last week’s ESPN X-Games. Keenly aware of Smooth’s multi-national corporate growth plans that we are, it was still surprising to see the company logo smother all over a rally car on TV. We chased down Smooth president & CEO (and former MXA editor) Mike “Kogie” Koger to get the inside skinny.

AURORA, Ill. (August 7, 2008) – The MGM Grand Hotel is offering discounted hotel rooms for this year’s Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena October 10-12. Fans can take advantage of a $169.00 room rate for the highly anticipated race featuring the world’s best supercross racers.