News 13 Aug 2014

2014 Monster Energy Cup track map revealed

Ricky Carmichael-designed circuit confirmed for Las Vegas event.

Feld Motor Sports today unveiled the 2014 Monster Energy Cup track design that is inspired by five time Monster Energy Supercross Champion Ricky Carmichael. The event will be held at Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium on Saturday, 18 October.

The uniquely-designed Monster Energy Cup hybrid track incorporates highly technical elements from both supercross and motocross through the use of over 10,000 cubic yards of dirt. The vision was to challenge the world’s best racers by amplifying traditional track features seen in supercross and motocross.

“This year’s track design is unlike anything I have ever seen in my career,” said Carmichael. “It’s definitely going to be exciting and challenging for everyone. We started with a great foundation and have an epic final product.”

Racers will be treated to a massive sand roller section, a technical rhythm lane and the devious joker lane, which will be longer than what the racers are used to. Additionally, the Monster Energy Cup track will feature the AMSOIL Arch, which is a large sweeper turn so massive that it will extend into the grandstands.

“It will be cool to see these guys take the AMSOIL Arch and then come down into massive sand rollers,” added Carmichael. “These sections require a lot of technical maneuvering, so the racers definitely need to be prepared both mentally and physically.”

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

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