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This Saturday, May 30, the Dirt Diggers North Motorcycle ClubTM are bringing even more excitement to the new look of American Motocross, as the 41st running of the Hangtown Motocross Classic is scheduled to start at 1pm. In conjunction with Prairie City SVRA, the Hangtown Motocross ClassicTM serves as the most tenured circuit of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, as well as the second round of the 2009 series.

Hangtown hosted its first professional motocross race in 1968 and has been a part of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship since 1974. Always looking to keep the world’s best riders on their toes, The Dirt Diggers have made several changes to the 2009 layout, with a return to the counterclockwise track direction being the most significant.

Last weekend, the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship started in spectacular fashion at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, Calif. Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto joined the history books by becoming just the third rider to ever win in his premier class debut while Rockstar/Makita Suzuki’s Chad Reed made an impressive return to the series after a two-year absence. Additionally, JGRMX/Toyota/Yamaha’s Josh Grant and Rockstar/Makita Suzuki’s Mike Alessi ran out front to give a taste of whats in store for the remainder of the championship battle.

In the 250 class, Ryan Dungey overcame a pair of mid-pack starts to claim victory. Dungey outran the European invasion of Christophe Pourcel, Tyla Rattray and Tommy Searle, who finished second through fourth, to carry the points lead and early momentum into Sacramento this weekend.

Also making their debut were the competitors of the Women’s Class of the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship. Reigning champion Ashley Fiolek made her maiden voyage for Honda Red Bull Racing count with a sweep of the day’s motos while rival Jessica Patterson followed closely in second.

In an effort to bring the fans closer to the action and make this year’s Hangtown Motocross ClassicTM a truly interactive event, the Dirt Diggers are adding additional seating. With the ever-growing popularity of the race, a continued effort is made to accommodate the motocross faithful in Northern California.

Prior to Saturday’s festivities, Hangtown will invite all fans to attend the Monster Energy® Fan Fest on Friday evening. The Joe Gibbs Racing and Honda Red Bull Racing teams featuring Josh Grant, Cody Cooper, Andrew Short, Davi Millsaps, Ivan Tedesco and Women’s Champion Ashley Fiolek will be in attendance, signing autographs for everyone who’s looking to get a sneak preview of the national. Zero Motorcycle demonstrations will also take place, showcasing the future of motocross with battery-operated dirt bikes.

In addition, the 9th Annual Monster Energy® MX Crossover, featuring the Java Monster Media Throw Down, will feature a celebrity special event featuring extreme sports athletes from dirt, snow, and ramps. Multi time – X Games gold medalist Shaun Palmer and two-time Olympian Daron Rahlves lead a star-studded lineup that will be providing their support of the event by interacting with the fans and competing in one-off, two-moto race, as well as signing autographs throughout the weekend.

In light of the CSPCA youth lead-ban and the threatening efforts of the closure of thousands of acres of riding areas, the Dirt Diggers North Motorcycle ClubTM will invite members of several local city councils, surrounding mayors, senators, and members of congress to be a part of an ongoing dignitary effort, showcasing the need for off-highway vehicle parks.

General Admission for Thursday-Friday

Adults $16.50
Kids (6-11 years) $11.50
5 and under FREE
Saturday Only Tickets
Adults $42.62
Kids (6-11 years) $21.72
5 and under FREE

South Point Hotel & Casino Motocross National from Glen Helen Results
450 Class (Moto Finish)
1.    Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki (1-1)
2.    Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki (3-2)
3.    Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha (2-4)
4.    Chad Reed, Australia, Suzuki (4-3)
5.    Davi Millsaps, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda (6-5)
6.    Thomas Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Kawasaki (7-6)
7.    Mike Brown, Bluff City, Tenn., KTM (8-7)
8.    Cody Cooper, New Zealand, Yamaha (11-12)
9.    Weston Peick, Wildomar, Calif., Honda (13-11)
10.    Andrew Short, Smithville, Tex., Honda (5-21)

250 Class (Moto Finish)
1.    Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki (2-1)
2.    Christophe Pourcel, France, Kawasaki (1-7)
3.    Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki (5-2)
4.    Tommy Searle, England, KTM (4-4)
5.    Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda (3-8)
6.    Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda (9-3)
7.    Brett Metcalfe, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda (7-6)
8.    Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki (6-9)
9.    Austin Stroupe, Lincolnton, N.C., Kawasaki (13-5)
10.    Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda (8-10)

Women’s Class of the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship (Moto Finish)
1.    Ashley Fiolek, St. Augustine, Fla., Honda (1-1)
2.    Jessica Patterson, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda (3-2)
3.    Sherri Cruse, Bakersfield, Calif., Suzuki (5-3)
4.    Vicki Golden, El Cajon, Calif., Honda (4-4)
5.    Sara Price, Canyon Lake, Calif., Kawasaki (2-5)
6.    Elizabeth Bash, Riverside, Calif., Kawasaki (6-7)
7.    Tatum Sik, Temecula, Calif., Suzuki (7-8)
8.    Sayaka Kaneshiro, Torrance, Calif., Suzuki (8-12)
9.    Penni Cyrus, Queens Creek, Ariz., Kawasaki (9-10)
10.    Sarah Whitmore, Cheboygan, Mich., KTM (10-9)

For more information about the Hangtown Motocross ClassicTM, log onto www.hangtownracing.com.

For fan and racing information on the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log onto www.allisports.com.

MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world’s most prestigious motocross series – the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. An industry leader in off road powersport production and management, its mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the production of professional championship racing events nationwide. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing fields more than 60,000 action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of active fans, spectators and enthusiasts. For more information, please visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.

Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports
Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, is a global business that encompasses national and international action sports tours and events, multimedia production, and a consumer facing lifestyle brand. The Alliance includes: the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, China Invitational, Maloof Money Cup, Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, King of Wake series, and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour; Alli TV Productions, which creates original content, produces and presents content with partners, and distributes Alli content through a variety of channels. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a network of athletes, fans, brands and properties. Its mission is to facilitate the momentous growth of action sports, through competition and lifestyle, for a new generation of fans and athletes. The Alli properties are home to more than 550,000 spectators each year and broadcasts more than 150 hours of original content in 100 countries and 280 million homes worldwide. More information can be found at www.allisports.com.

Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, greases, and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, featuring a premium line of oils, greases, and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry.
Forrest Lucas and his wife, Charlotte, founded Lucas Oil Products in 1989 after he spent 20 years as a truck driver and owner of a nationwide long-haul trucking fleet. They experienced firsthand the need for better lubricants and fuel treatments to maintain their equipment.
Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the “Official Motor Oil of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship.” For more information on Lucas Oil, please visit www.LucasOil.com.

AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization operates and manages AMA Pro Road Racing, which includes AMA Pro American Superbike, AMA Pro Daytona SportBike, AMA Pro SuperSport and AMA Pro SunTrust Moto-GT. AMA Pro Racing also manages and works closely with the day-to-day operational organizations of the AMA Pro Flat Track Championship and the AMA Pro Supermoto Championship Series in addition to other two-wheel and ATV series. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com