INTERVIEW
SUPERPRESTIGIO OF THE AMERICAS ORGANIZER CHRIS CARR
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program and maybe bring some new
people to flat track to maybe view it for
the first time or participate in it for the
first time, just like we will be doing with
all the riders in the All-Star bracket.
Like Josh Hayes who was just an-
nounced today as one of our riders.
Our goal is to increase our fan base.
I like the fact that a lot of these guys
have and do use flat track as a form of
training. That's what it's about, spread-
ing the word of flat track and allowing
these guys to have a low-key weekend
in some respects, to enjoy themselves
in Las Vegas after a long year."
At the end of the day, exhibition
races are supposed to be fun. Okay,
and bragging rights, obviously.
"I've always enjoyed watching people
have fun," Carr said. "Yeah, there's a
time to be serious. I guarantee you the
eight riders that line up for the Super-
prestigio of the Americas final—the best
four flat trackers of the night and the
best four all-star riders of the night—
when their shields get flipped down or
their goggle straps get tight, those guys
are going to be racing and going for it.
(Above) The
Superprestigio offered
a unique opportunity
to see guys like multi-
time AMA EnduroCross
Champion Taddy
Blazusiak (111) go up
against Grand National
Champions Brad Baker
(6) and Jared Mees (1).
(Opposite) This time
it will be Brad Baker's
home turf. Will Marquez
and the rest come out
to play?
