Supercross Set To Return May 31
F
eld Entertainment, Inc. an-
nounced that the Monster
Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM
World Championship, will resume
its 2020 season at Rice-Eccles
Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah
on May 31 and will run through
June 21. The final seven, made-
for-tv races will be broadcast
on NBC networks without fans
in attendance. The Utah Sports
Commission, a longtime partner
of Supercross, has coordinated
its return to Utah.
The following is from Feld
Entertainment: Like all forms
of sports, the Monster Energy
Supercross Championship was
abruptly halted in early March
after completing 10 rounds of
the 17-round championship. The
last race was held on March 7
at Daytona International Speed-
way in Daytona Beach, Florida,
where Monster Energy Kawa-
saki's Eli Tomac earned his fifth
win of the season over top rival
Team Honda HRC's Ken Roc-
zen, both of whom are compet-
ing for their first premier-class
title with only three points of
separation.
The sports industry in the
United States, like virtually all
industries, is being severely
impacted by the Covid-19 pan-
demic. Monster Energy Super-
cross fuels an entire industry
and is the primary source of
income for thousands, including
competitors. With no events, the
industry is in severe economic
peril. It's important to the eco-
nomic infrastructure to get back
to work. Unlike other profes-
sional sports with guaranteed
contracts, Supercross athletes,
team personnel and many oth-
ers involved in event and televi-
sion production are indepen-
dent contractors.
"We're excited to continue our
work with Feld Entertainment,
Rice-Eccles Stadium at the
University of Utah, and the Utah
Department of Health Services.
Their continued support, along
with Utah's Governor Gary R.
Herbert, have made it possible
for Supercross' return to Utah,"
said Jeff Robbins, President
and CEO, Utah Sports Commis-
sion. "We also look forward to
showcasing Utah worldwide via
Supercross' global footprint."
The responsible return to rac-
ing will provide guidelines and
protocols to competitors and es-
sential staff that complies with
all federal, state and local health
guidance and mandates. Mitiga-
tion efforts include mandated
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Supercross will finish out the last seven rounds at
Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah.
