James Stewart To Race Monster Energy Cup
Feld Motor Sports® announced today that James Stewart, of Haines
City, Fla., will race the inaugural Monster Energy Cup at Las
Vegas' Sam Boyd Stadium on October 15.
James Stewart, a former two-time Supercross class champion, racing
for San Manuel Yamaha, is a heavy favorite to claim the $1 Million
that will be paid to any rider that wins all three main events.
"I definitely look forward to a new look and feel," said James
Stewart. "That's a lot of money for one night, and the chances of
being able to win it is, of course, very appealing, but there will
be a lot of guys with this same thought so we need to just focus on
the race."
Third on the all-time Supercross class win list, James Stewart owns
42 main event wins since moving to the premier class in 2004. James
Stewart is no stranger to winning at Sam Boyd Stadium, posting two
premier class wins and a Lites class win.
"Although it's in the same stadium it's a new night and a new race
format and I am glad to just have the opportunity to be a part of
it," Stewart added.
With supercross/motocross icons Jeremy McGrath and Ricky Carmichael
as the race's official track designers, Stewart looks forward to
the unique design they develop.
"I believe they will put together a great track, but I also wonder
how crazy it will be," said Stewart. "These guys know what (tough)
obstacles are - the ones that are very demanding. I'm sure they
will want to put us through the ringer, but I would do the same if
I were in their position, so bring it on."
The unique hybrid track will consist of supercross/motocross
terrain and will have a tremendous motocross-style influence,
making it unlike any other stadium race in the world. This track
will be the perfect blend of supercross and motocross combined and
created into the ultimate battleground. The Monster Energy Cup
posts a $250,000 purse with the winner walking away with a $100,000
check, and for the "first time ever" $1 Million will be paid to a
rider that wins all three main events.
Tickets for the 2011 Monster Energy Cup can be purchased at the
Thomas & Mack Center Box Office, the Galleria at Sunset, all
Stations and Fiesta Casinos, online at www.UNLVtickets.com,
www.supercrossonline.com or by phone at (866) 8-FINALS. Tickets
will be available at the Sam Boyd Stadium Box Office on the day of
the event only.
Stewart to
Race for $1 Million in Monster Energy Cup
James Stewart has announced that he will be competing in the 2011
Monster Energy Cup, a unique motocross event with the opportunity
to win $1 million on the line.
Stewart has been absent from the AMA Motocross competition this
season while recovering from a foot injury suffered at the end of
the Supercross season. He has also been dealing with off-track
issues; specifically, charges of impersonating a police
officer.
Despite this, Stewart remains a fan favorite and will certainly be
one to watch during the competition. The event, held at Sam Boyd
stadium in Las Vegas, promises $1 million to any rider who wins all
three main events. A tall order to be sure, but of the announced
rider thus far, Stewart has to be considered the heavy favorite, as
he already has several wins at the track under his belt as a
pro.
"I definitely look forward to a new look and feel," said Stewart.
"That's a lot of money for one night, and the chances of being able
to win it is, of course, very appealing, but there will be a lot of
guys with this same thought so we need to just focus on the race."
