The 2012 Monster Energy Cup will once again bring some unique obstacles to the table.

The Ricky Carmichael inspired 2012 Monster Energy Cup track design has been unveiled, the unique design will feature supercross and motocross obstacles combined unlike any other racetrack in the world.

This year’s all new track design will feature a 200’ banked sweeping turn that will be built up into the stands, a split start consisting of two 11 rider starting gates separated 220’ apart from each other before they converge at the apex of the 300’ start straight inside the stadium and for the first time ever, a joker lane, will be used.

The joker lane will consist of deep sand and take the riders out of the track circuit for approximately six seconds before reentering the track. Every rider will be required to use the joker lane one time during each of the three main events.

After racing through these sections of the track, fans will be treated to equally exciting racing lanes that are built into the Monster Energy Fan Zone, which is located outside of the stadium.

“We added all kinds of unique ideas to this year’s track, and I am excited to see how the racing unfolds this year,” said Carmichael. “The most controversial part of this year’s track is without a doubt the joker lane. It’s never been used in competition, and this is going to require a lot of strategy.”

Todd Jendro, vice president of two-wheel operations, Feld Motor Sports, says that have Carmichael involved brings a one-of-a-kind perspective to the event.

“This year we started with a clean slate and created one of the most unique race tracks ever built,” said Jendro. “Having Ricky Carmichael involved in the design process brings a one-of-a-kind perspective to an event of this magnitude.”

The Monster Energy Cup posts a $250,000 purse with the winner walking away with a $100,000 check, and any rider that wins all three Main Events will take home $1 million.

Click here to check out the computer generated track overview.