Enduro X Track for X Games 17 Revealed

Challenging track planned for the Staples Center!

Irvine, CA (June 1, 2011) – The
GEICO EnduroCross team is thrilled about the opportunity to showcase
this very exciting sport during X Games 17 at the Staples Center.
Schaefer Tracks, the official EnduroCross track builders, will construct
a very technical track that will challenge the best Off Road motorcycle
riders in the world. As is common for an EnduroCross track, it will
feature rocks, logs, sand, a pool, tractor tires and loose logs that all
contribute to nonstop action and unpredictable racing.

“The
X Games fans will be in for a real treat just watching the riders
negotiate the obstacles and seeing them race head to head over those
obstacles is often mind blowing” stated Eric Peronnard, the creator of
EnduroCross. “As the water starts to get spread out onto the logs and
rocks, it becomes almost impossible to maintain any consistency” he
continued. All of this action will be captured by ESPN cameras for the
first time ever as part of the X Games, which will only add to the
desire to win for the riders. Make sure you get your tickets or plan to
watch the event live on ESPN on Sunday, July 31, 2011. 

Tickets
for X Games 17 will be available for purchase June 23 at all
Ticketmaster locations and the box office at STAPLES Center.

2011 GEICO AMA EnduroCross Schedule

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.