FIM: No U.S. GP In 2012

There was some confusion last week when Youthstream, the organizers
of the FIM Motocross World Championship, released their 2012
schedule and Glen Helen Raceway in Southern California wasn't on
the list of races. Even Glen Helen officials seemed to be taken by
surprise, as the track had successfully hosted the U.S. GP there in
2011.
Now, Youthstream has cleared up the confusion, confirming the worst
fear for American motorcycle racing fans: there will be no U.S. GP
in 2012. Citing a "lack of interest from American industries" and a
"low presence of top American riders," the group has decided to go
elsewhere for 2012.
FIM reiterated that they were still on good terms with Glen Helen
and had no issues with the track itself. If a U.S. GP does return
in future years, the organization indicated that Glen Helen would
be a top choice for venue.
"Glen Helen is one of the best motocross tracks in the world and I
really hope to be able to return one day," said FIM president
Giuseppe Luongo.
Owner of Glen Helen, Bud Feldkamp, was clearly disappointed with
the news, but vowed to get the race back in the future.
"We are hoping to find support from the American Motocross
industries so that we can continue organizing the U.S. GP with the
top U.S. and European riders, and have the race of the century, it
would be such a big loss for the American fans if we lose this
race," he said in the statement.