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Supercross TV z 5 a: .. • C lear Channel Entertainment's Motor Sports announced . last week the television schedule for the 2005-06 Amp'd Mobile World 5upercross GP/Amp'd Mobile AMA 5upercross Series. Broadcasting on Speed Channel and CBS Sports, this year's television package gives fans complete coverage of the 17 races in the AMA Supercross class and AMA Supercross Lites class on both network and cable television, according to Clear Channel. "The consistent coverage of 2005-06 Amp'd Mobile World Supercross GP/Amp'd Mobile AMA Supercross Series on network and cable television allows fans to stay in the loop on all of the race action throughout the season," said Ken Hudgens, vice president of marketing and television for Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports. "The support from both Speed Channel and CBS Sports is unprecedented, and we look forward to showcasing the sport in its largest television capacity ever." The television schedule is as follows (all times are Eastern): Decambar 4 - Toronto Supercross, 6 p.m., Speed Channel December 10 - Toronto Supercross Lites, 6 p.m., Speed Channel Decambaf 11 - Vancouver Supercross, 6 p.m" Speed Channel December 17 - Vancouver Supercross Lites, 6 p.m., Speed Channel December 25 - Season Preview, 5 p.m., CBS January 8 - Anaheim Supercross, 12:30 p.m., CBS January 14 - Anaheim Supercross L~es, 6 p.m., Speed Channel January 15 - Phoenix Supercross, 6 p.m., Speed Channel Janll8ry 21 • Phoenix SIlpercross ~es, 6 p.m., Speed Channel January 22 - Anaheim II Supercross, 1 p.m. CBS January 28 - Anahaim " Supercross Liles, 6 p.m., Speed Chennel Gearing Up For Dakar Chris Blais ran a solo effort in last weekend's Baja 1000, the KTM rider using the infamous Mexican race as a training exercise for the 2006 Dakar Rally. The 22 year-old rode a specially prepared KTM LC4 620 Rally in Baja after pre-running the course for two weeks prior to the event. During those two weeks, Blais prepared for the grinding stress of speed, sleep deprivation, mental strain and fatigue that riders face while competing in marathon off-road events. A team of mechanics, pit crews and doctors monitored Blais to ensure that he maintained a steady mental and physical condition throughout his 22-hour trial. He finished fourth in the pro motorcycle class - going solo while the others ran three or four man teams. Also preparing for the 2006 Dakar Rally is Andy Grider. Grider was part of the KTM Dakar Challenge held two years ago to choose the American Red Bull KTM Dakar Team, and was selected as the alternate. Grider will replace Kellon Walch on this year's team, with Walch out with serious injuries that will require downtime in order for him to regain his health. Walch, however, is expect- 12 DECEMBER 7,2005 • CYCLE NEWS w > w Iii >- ~ J: Q. January 29 - San Francisco Supercross, 12 p.m., CBS February 4 - San Francisco Supercross Liles, 6 p.m., Speed Channel February 5 - Anaheim III Supercross, 5 p.m., Speed Channel F.bruary 11 . Anaheim III Supercross ~es, 6 p.m., Speed Channel February 12 - San Diego Supercross, 12 p.m.. CBS Fabruary San Diego Supen:ross ~es, 6 p.m., Speed Channel February 19 - SI. Louis Supercross, 12:30 p.m., CBS February 25 - SI. Louis Supercross ~es, 6 p.m., Speed Channel February 26 - Atlanta Supercross, 4:30 p.m., Speed Channel March 4 - Atlante Supercross Lites, 6 p.m., Speed Channel March 5 - Indianapolis Supercross, 6 p.m., Speed Channel March 11 - Indienapolis Supercross L~es, 6 p.m., Speed Channel March 19 • Orlando Supen:ross, 6 p.m., Speed Channel March 25 - Orlando Supercross Lites, 6 p.m., Speed Channel March 26 - Detroit Supercross, 6 p.m., Speed Channel April 1 - Detroit Supercross Lites, 6 p.m., Speed Channel April 2 - Houston Sllpefcross, 6 p.m., Speed Channel April 8 - Houston Supercross Lites, 6 p.m., Speed Channel April 23 • Irving SUpen:IOSS, 6 p.m., Speed Channel April 29 - Irving Supercross Lites, 6 p.m., Speed Channel April 30 - Seattle SUpen:IOSS, 12:30 p.m.. CBS May 6 - Seattle Supercross Lites, 7:30 p.m., Speed Channel May 1 - las Vegas Supercross, 6 p.m., Speed Channel May 13 - Las Vegas Supercross Lites, 7:30 p.m., Speed Channel 1. - ed to return to the team and is already scheduled to compete in European Rallies next year. "The goals of the Red Bull KTM U.S. Dakar Team are to finish on the podium," said team manager Joe Barker. "We now have two years under our belt. With the first rate and professional support and guidance of KTM, we have enough experience and tools in our bag to make a move on the podium. We have proven that we can endure and finish the event in the top ID." The Dakar Rally is set to begin on December 31 in Portugal. a: w => '" W Q. I iD ~ J: Q.