The industry’s first ever freestyle motocross team competition, the FMX Team Energy Cup, will kick off ASA Entertainment’s (ASA) 2009 ASA Action Sports World Tour with a stop at Southern California’s Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort. From April 17-19, the world’s top freestyle motocross pros will battle as teams in best trick, best run and best whip competitions for the title of Best FMX Team.
In addition to fierce freestyle motocross action, the weekend will also offer live concerts on the Maxell Music Stage, a special performance on Friday night by D.J. Paul Oakenfold, with special guests: Liquid Todd and Kenneth Thomas, launching the International Perfecto Tour; pool parties, and other VIP activities. Tickets to the FMX Team Energy Cup are on sale now at harrahsrincon.com or by calling 888-512-SHOW (7469) to charge tickets by phone. Prices start at $25.00. Weekend packages are also available and include all competitions, concerts, pool parties and VIP events. Saturday night is military night; all military personnel receive a $10.00 discount with their military ID. For more information please visit harrahsrincon.com.
As a grand finale to the weekend, on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. several of the athletes will compete in a back-flip challenge, taking flight over several Harrah’s Rincon busses and performing their ‘sickest’ flips. The most creatively executed back flip will win a cash bonus. This event is free to the public and part of Sunday afternoon’s festivities, which start at noon with a reggae band pool party. Fans must be 21 years of age or older to attend all competitions and weekend activities.
As a part of the ASA Action Sports World Tour, the FMX Team Energy Cup will air on national television networks to include CBS Sports, VERSUS, Fox Sports Net and FUEL TV. International fans will also enjoy the action in more than 140 countries around the globe on 20 different networks. Please stay tuned to www.ActionSportsTour.com for the tour’s 2009 television schedule.
For more ticket information or details about the FMX Team Energy Cup, please visit www.ActionSportsTour.com or contact Denise M. Abbott, ASA Director of Media Relations & Marketing at 310 410 3020 ext. 309 or via email at abbott@asaent.com.