Fans also have the chance to win $1 Million in the Monster Energy “Monster Millions” Sweepstakes
Feld Entertainment, Inc., revealed today new track features for this year’s
Monster Energy Cup, the sport’s largest invite-only Supercross race on
Saturday, October 13 at Sam Boyd Stadium.
In
its eighth year, the 2018 Monster Energy Cup, which posts a $250,000
purse and a potential $1 Million bonus awarded to the winner of all
three 10-Lap Main Events, returns to Las Vegas for a stellar spectacle
of the world’s top two-wheeled professionals under the bright lights of
one of America’s liveliest destinations.
Fans
can enjoy a full day of entertainment at the Monster Energy Cup Pit
Party from 12 - 6 p.m., including rider autograph sessions, live music,
freestyle motocross and experiential elements. Pit passes are $20 each
and can be purchased through UNLVtickets.com
or 702-739-FANS, or get free access by simply recycling an empty can of
Monster Energy. Restrictions an additional charges may apply. Pit pass
must be accompanied by an event ticket. At the same time, inside the
stadium, riders will be sharpening their skills during practice and
qualifying for their starting gate position in the Main Event.
Tickets
for the 2018 Monster Energy Cup start at $20 plus fees and can be
purchased at the Thomas & Mack Center Box Office, UNLVtickets
outlets at La Bonita Supermarkets, online at
UNLVtickets.com,
SupercrossLive.com,
or by phone at 702-739-FANS. Tickets will be available at the Sam Boyd
Stadium Box Office on the day of the event only. Practice and qualifying
begins at 12 p.m. and the Main Event begins at 6 p.m.
In
addition, for the first time ever, one lucky Supercross fan will also
have a chance to win $1 Million by entering the Monster Millions
Sweepstakes at participating retailers or
monsterenergy.com through August 31.
This
year, the track will feature dual Monster Energy Cup arches that will
rise from the track into the grandstands, plus dual sand sections, dual
over-under bridges and the return of the
Joker Lane, which will
once again be a slower disadvantage that athletes will have to race
through at least once during each Main Event. As in year’s past, the
track will take full advantage of the stadium’s layout by sprawling into
the parking lot and paddock area. Racers will scream back into the
stadium at full speed hitting upward of 75 mph as Monster Alley
stretches an impressive 1,114 feet in length.
To make capturing the Monster Million as
challenging as possible for athletes and more entertaining to watch for
fans, this year’s unique hybrid track design inspired by five-time
Monster Energy Supercross Champion, Ricky Carmichael, will be unlike any
other stadium race in the world with a combination of traditional
Supercross elements and outdoor, natural-terrain stylings.
“The
Monster Energy Cup is always the place where we try to outdo ourselves,
from the highest start in history to building sections of the track
that traverse into the stands, we’re always trying to push the limits of
track design,” said Dave Prater, Senior Director of Operations – Two
Wheel, Feld Entertainment. “We had a great 2018 Supercross season
showcasing these athletes and this is our time of year where we can have
fun and do never-before type things. We love coming here to Las Vegas
with another million dollars to celebrate the sport’s marquee athletes, and this year's Monster Millions promotion adds even more excitement for the fans.”
The
Monster Millions Sweepstakes is the biggest consumer promotion in the
event’s history. Ten lucky winners will receive a grand prize trip to
Las Vegas, VIP tickets to the event and a $1,000 grab-for-cash contest
during the evening’s festivities. In front of an exuberant crowd, the
contestant who collects the most cash also becomes eligible to win a
bonus $1 Million if one of the racers also wins $1 Million by winning
all three Main Events. No small feat, but certainly possible as Marvin
Musquin proved last year.
The
open Monster Energy Cup Class format pits competitors against each
other on 250cc and 450cc machines and offers racers the option to choose
the bike of their choice. Athletes expected to race include reigning
Supercross Champion Jason Anderson, last year’s $1 Million winner,
Marvin Musquin, plus Eli Tomac, Justin Barcia and more.
In
2017, Musquin became only the second athlete in the event’s history to
capture $1 Million after Ryan Villopoto won the inaugural race in 2011.
After finishing the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross season in second
place and going down to the wire at the final event in Las Vegas,
Musquin could be in the best position to repeat and become the first
two-time Monster Energy Cup Champion.
Past winners of the Monster Energy Cup dating back to its inception:
- Ryan Villopoto – 2011 ($1 Million winner)
- Justin Barcia – 2012
- James Stewart – 2013
- Davi Millsaps – 2014
- Ken Roczen – 2015
- Eli Tomac – 2016
- Marvin Musquin – 2017 ($1 Million winner)
Along
with the world’s best professional two-wheeled athletes in attendance,
the Monster Energy Cup will feature the Supermini and Amateur All-Star
classes for top athletes ages 12-15 who have earned the right to compete
on the same track as the stars of Supercross as they prepare themselves
for the next step in their racing careers.
