KTM and Kawasaki Are Fighting for GEICO EnduroCross Manufacturers Championship
Tight battle to be the top motorcycle brand
Irvine, CA (August 2, 2012) – Kawasaki opened the series with a win by Colton Haaker and then KTM struck back with wins by Taddy Blazusiak and Mike Brown to take the lead in the 2012 GEICO EnduroCross Manufacturers Championship. The top two finishers on each brand accumulate points towards the championship and KTM currently holds a slight advantage. Husqvarna has clawed their way to third in the chase just ahead of Honda and Beta.
The 2012 GEICO AMA EnduroCross series, presented by Lucas Oil is currently on a summer break and will resume on September, 15th inside the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California.
| 2012 GEICO AMA EnduroCross Series – Manufacturers Championship Points after Round 3 |
| 1. |
KTM |
130 |
| 2. |
Kawasaki |
125 |
| 3. |
Husqvarna |
78 |
| 4. |
Honda |
74 |
| 5. |
Beta |
67 |
| 6. |
Husaberg |
33 |
| 7. |
Gas Gas |
6 |
| 8. |
Yamaha |
5 |
| 9. |
Christini |
4 |
For more information on the TV Coverage, check your local listings orwww.motorsportshour.com.
For more information, go to www.EnduroCross.com.
| 2012 GEICO AMA EnduroCross Schedule |
| Location |
Date |
Arena/Additional Information |
| Las Vegas, NV |
May 4, 2012 |
Orleans Arena (Friday during Supercross weekend) |
| Sacramento, CA |
June 9, 2012 |
Power Balance Pavilion |
| Los Angeles, CA |
July 1, 2012 |
Staples Center |
| Ontario, CA |
September 15, 2012 |
Citizens Business Bank Arena |
| Denver, CO |
October 6, 2012 |
National Western Complex |
| Everett, WA |
October 20, 2012 |
Comcast Arena |
| Boise, ID |
October 27, 2012 |
Idaho Center |
| Las Vegas, NV |
November 17, 2012 |
Orleans Arena |
EnduroCross tracks incorporate various elements of extreme off road racing into a supercross-style setting, including rocks, boulders, logs, sand, mud, a water-hole...and even a few special obstacles like giant tires thrown in! Known as the "toughest racing on two wheels," this indoor off road racing will certainly keep you on your feet. Don't miss your chance to see GEICO AMA EnduroCross "Live". ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC will combine to telecast 25 hours of live X Games 17 competition, which will include Enduro X. For the six remaining EnduroCross events, be sure to log-on to www.motorsportshour.com for local air dates/times for the Lucas Motorsports Hour on the Versus network.
ENDUROCROSS is a registered trademark of Source Interlink Magazines, LLC. For rules and race information visit www.EnduroCross.com or email endurocross@sorc.com.
About EnduroCross
EnduroCross has quickly become recognized as the most exciting and entertaining form of motorcycle racing in America. Introduced to the states in 2004 as a single, stand alone event, the Maxxis National EnduroCross grew to a three-round series in 2007. To celebrate its success in 2008, GEICO EnduroCross expanded to a six-round series playing to key markets across the United States. www.EnduroCross.com
