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24th February 2003, 04:12 AM
AURORA, Ill. - Vans, Inc (NASDAQ: VANS): The Xbox Pro of Freestyle Motocross kicks off the 2003 Vans Triple Crown of FMX series (The 5th series) as the world's top riders descend upon Minneapolis' Target Center April 4 and 5 with more than $160,000 in prize money on the Line. Kenny Bartram, the 2002 Vans Triple Crown Champion will defend his crown against a field expected to include "Mad Mike" Jones, Tommy Clowers, Dustin Miller, Drake McElroy, Ronnie Renner, Clifford Adoptante Nate Adams and more. Action begins each night at 8 p.m. and those who can't make it out to the Target Center can catch the Xbox Pro on NBC Sports August 9 at 3:30 pm EST.
There are two nights of action, Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. both nights and the event begins at 8 p.m. Kids tickets are $5, and adult tickets are $20. Gold level seats are available for $30. For the first 1,500 Saturday ticket buyers through ticketmaster.com will include a free Pit Pass, giving fans a chance to meet the riders, walk the track and check out the bikes beginning at 5:30 pm.
Tickets for the Xbox Pro of Freestyle Motocross can be purchased at the Target Center Box Office by calling (651) 989-5151 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com or www.pacefmx.com.
At last year's Xbox Pro of Freestyle Motocross held August 9 and 10 in Tacoma, Washington, Kenny Bartram edged Dustin Miller for the top spot both evenings with Jake Windham and Drake McElroy capturing second and third on Friday and Saturday nights, respectively. Bartram claimed first place on five of six nights of Vans Triple Crown action a year ago. Rising star, Adam Jones made the main event in his first ever Vans Triple Crown event, now is leading the way in IFMA points standings in 2003.
2003 Vans Triple Crown of Freestyle Motocross Schedule:
Event Dates Broadcast Date
XBox Pro of Freestyle Motocross April 4-5 NBC - Aug. 9/3:30 PM EST
(Minneapolis, Minn.)
Mountain Dew National Champs of FMX October 10-11 FSN - November 13 / 4 PM Local
(New Orleans, La.)
Vans Freestyle Motocross Champs November 7-8 FSN - December 4 / 4 PM Local
(Richmond, Va.)
Vans/Xbox Pro Nationals of Freestyle Motocross at Minneapolis' Target Center April 4-5
The Vans Triple Crown of Freestyle MotocrossÒ and the Xbox Pro Nationals of Freestyle Motocross presented by Mountain Dew and Vans are made possible through the additional support of Ford Division Trucks, Right Guard Xtreme, the Xbox(tm) video game system from Microsoft, Transworld Motocross, Fox Sports Net and NBC Sports. The Vans Triple Crown(tm) Series features the world's top athletes participating in premier venues throughout North America for the top prize purse in each of seven Core Sports(tm) disciplines: Skateboarding, Wakeboarding, BMX, Freestyle Motocross, Surfing and Snowboarding.
Vans (Nasdaq: VANS) is a leading worldwide brand for Core Sports(tm) specializing in performance and lifestyle footwear, apparel, snowboard boots and bindings. Its contributions to Core Sports include the Vans Triple Crown(tm) Series, the operation of 12 large-scale Vans Skateparks, the High Cascade Snowboard Camp(tm), majority ownership of the Vans Warped TourÒ and the continued sponsorship of the Vans World Amateur Skateboarding Championships. Vans collections are sold in the United States through 169 company owned stores and factory outlets as well as a network of independent retailers. Vans also distributes to approximately 50 countries internationally through distributors, sales agents and foreign subsidiaries.
For more information on Vans and the Vans Triple Crown Series, please visit www.vans.com.
About Clear Channel Entertainment / IFMA Freestyle Motocross:
Clear Channel Entertainment's motor sports division is the producer and promoter of the IFMA Freestyle Motocross. Clear Channel Entertainment, a leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events, is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Worldwide (NYSE: CCU), a global leader in the out-of-home advertising industry. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books approximately 135 live entertainment venues, including more than 100 in North American and 30 in Europe. In 2001, more than 66 million people attended approximately 26,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company, including: Live music events; Broadway, West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment shows; and specialized sports and motor sports events. The company, which operates throughout North America, Europe, South America and Australia, also owns independently operated athlete representation businesses, which provide management, marketing and financial consulting services to many of the world's top professional athletes. More information may be found by visiting www.cc.com and www.clearchannel.com.
IFMA Freestyle Motocross, the leader in extreme sports, features some of today's most talented athletes, performing insane aerial acrobats while clearing 70' gaps and climbing up to three stories high on motorcycles. Seen at such events as the X-Games and Gravity Games, freestyle motocross riders defy gravity and push the envelope during their one and two minute, adrenaline-charged runs. More information about the IFMA and freestyle motocross can be found by visiting www.pacefmx.com.
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Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
There are two nights of action, Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. both nights and the event begins at 8 p.m. Kids tickets are $5, and adult tickets are $20. Gold level seats are available for $30. For the first 1,500 Saturday ticket buyers through ticketmaster.com will include a free Pit Pass, giving fans a chance to meet the riders, walk the track and check out the bikes beginning at 5:30 pm.
Tickets for the Xbox Pro of Freestyle Motocross can be purchased at the Target Center Box Office by calling (651) 989-5151 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com or www.pacefmx.com.
At last year's Xbox Pro of Freestyle Motocross held August 9 and 10 in Tacoma, Washington, Kenny Bartram edged Dustin Miller for the top spot both evenings with Jake Windham and Drake McElroy capturing second and third on Friday and Saturday nights, respectively. Bartram claimed first place on five of six nights of Vans Triple Crown action a year ago. Rising star, Adam Jones made the main event in his first ever Vans Triple Crown event, now is leading the way in IFMA points standings in 2003.
2003 Vans Triple Crown of Freestyle Motocross Schedule:
Event Dates Broadcast Date
XBox Pro of Freestyle Motocross April 4-5 NBC - Aug. 9/3:30 PM EST
(Minneapolis, Minn.)
Mountain Dew National Champs of FMX October 10-11 FSN - November 13 / 4 PM Local
(New Orleans, La.)
Vans Freestyle Motocross Champs November 7-8 FSN - December 4 / 4 PM Local
(Richmond, Va.)
Vans/Xbox Pro Nationals of Freestyle Motocross at Minneapolis' Target Center April 4-5
The Vans Triple Crown of Freestyle MotocrossÒ and the Xbox Pro Nationals of Freestyle Motocross presented by Mountain Dew and Vans are made possible through the additional support of Ford Division Trucks, Right Guard Xtreme, the Xbox(tm) video game system from Microsoft, Transworld Motocross, Fox Sports Net and NBC Sports. The Vans Triple Crown(tm) Series features the world's top athletes participating in premier venues throughout North America for the top prize purse in each of seven Core Sports(tm) disciplines: Skateboarding, Wakeboarding, BMX, Freestyle Motocross, Surfing and Snowboarding.
Vans (Nasdaq: VANS) is a leading worldwide brand for Core Sports(tm) specializing in performance and lifestyle footwear, apparel, snowboard boots and bindings. Its contributions to Core Sports include the Vans Triple Crown(tm) Series, the operation of 12 large-scale Vans Skateparks, the High Cascade Snowboard Camp(tm), majority ownership of the Vans Warped TourÒ and the continued sponsorship of the Vans World Amateur Skateboarding Championships. Vans collections are sold in the United States through 169 company owned stores and factory outlets as well as a network of independent retailers. Vans also distributes to approximately 50 countries internationally through distributors, sales agents and foreign subsidiaries.
For more information on Vans and the Vans Triple Crown Series, please visit www.vans.com.
About Clear Channel Entertainment / IFMA Freestyle Motocross:
Clear Channel Entertainment's motor sports division is the producer and promoter of the IFMA Freestyle Motocross. Clear Channel Entertainment, a leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events, is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Worldwide (NYSE: CCU), a global leader in the out-of-home advertising industry. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books approximately 135 live entertainment venues, including more than 100 in North American and 30 in Europe. In 2001, more than 66 million people attended approximately 26,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company, including: Live music events; Broadway, West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment shows; and specialized sports and motor sports events. The company, which operates throughout North America, Europe, South America and Australia, also owns independently operated athlete representation businesses, which provide management, marketing and financial consulting services to many of the world's top professional athletes. More information may be found by visiting www.cc.com and www.clearchannel.com.
IFMA Freestyle Motocross, the leader in extreme sports, features some of today's most talented athletes, performing insane aerial acrobats while clearing 70' gaps and climbing up to three stories high on motorcycles. Seen at such events as the X-Games and Gravity Games, freestyle motocross riders defy gravity and push the envelope during their one and two minute, adrenaline-charged runs. More information about the IFMA and freestyle motocross can be found by visiting www.pacefmx.com.
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Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.