2012 Lucas Oil Motocross Championship Broadcast Schedule Revealed

Broadcast Schedule for the
2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Revealed
NBC to Feature Three Live Motos, with FUEL TV Providing First Moto Coverage

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports, a division of NBC Sports, have announced the broadcast schedule for the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, set to commence on Saturday, May 19, with the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, Calif. Featuring a total of 82 hours of competition from the Nationals, both NBC Sports and FUEL TV will combine to showcase live coverage at all 12 rounds of Lucas Oil Motocross.

“We’re proud to announce that the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship has a home with one of the biggest names is sports broadcasting,” said Mark Carter, General Manager of Motocross, Alli Sports. “NBC Sports’ programming will provide the most complete coverage the series has ever seen, with virtually the entire series broadcasts based around the network. Combine that with our continued relationship with FUEL TV and we’re looking forward to the most comprehensive broadcast package that Lucas Oil Motocross has ever had.”

In addition to its coverage of each round of the Nationals NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) will present exclusive programming beyond the motos, including a pre-season preview show, mid-season recap, weekly highlight shows following each round, and a post-season recap to close out the 2012 package. NBC will showcase three rounds with live network coverage at the Red Bull Budds Creek National, Red Bull RedBud National, and Red Bull Unadilla National.

FUEL TV became an integral partner of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship last season, as the exclusive broadcast provider of the opening motos at all 12 rounds. For 2012, FUEL TV returns in the same role, bringing live coverage of all first motos to any enthusiasts unable to make it to the Nationals in person. At the Red Bull Budds Creek National on Saturday, June 16, FUEL TV will debut its first live second moto broadcast with the 250 Class. In addition to the FUEL TV broadcasts, first motos will once again be streaming live online at AlliSports.com.

“We’ve worked diligently since 2009 to elevate the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship to new heights, and with this new and improved broadcast schedule, our goals are being met.,” said MX Sports Pro Racing President Davey Coombs. “We appreciate the continued support for Lucas Oil Motocross and the opportunity to grow the series and build even more prestige by having a broadcast home with NBC Sports.”

In the booth, the longtime tandem of veteran announcer Jason Weigandt and three-time AMA Pro Motocross Champion Jeff Emig, will once again team up to bring event play-by-play and analysis to the viewers at home. Weigandt’s vast knowledge of the sport meshes seamlessly with the years of competitive experience Emig possesses to make them one of the most well-rounded broadcast partnerships in all of motorsports. On the track, Georgia Alberston will provide the latest breaking news from the pits and the starting gate, while also interviewing riders before and after they hit the track. NBC Sports’ and BMX veteran Jamie Bestwick returns as well, reporting from the field at select rounds.

Event
Date
Channel
Time (EST)
Show

2012 Pre-Season Show
May 9
NBCSN
1:00 AM
Season Preview

Hangtown National
May 19
FUEL TV
4:00 PM
250/450 First Motos

May 19
NBCSN
12:00 AM
250/450 Second Motos

May 21
NBCSN
3:00 PM
Second Motos Re-Air

May 23
NBCSN
12:00 AM
Highlight Show

Freestone National
May 26
FUEL TV
2:00 PM
250/450 First Motos

May 26
NBCSN
12:00 AM
250/450 Second Motos

May 30
NBCSN
3:00 PM
Second Motos Re-Air

May 30
NBCSN
12:00 AM
Highlight Show

Toyota Thunder Valley National
June 2
FUEL TV
3:00 PM
250/450 First Motos

June 2
NBCSN
5:00 PM
450 Second Moto

June 2
NBCSN
12:00 AM
250 Second Moto

June 4
NBCSN
3:00 PM
450 Second Moto Re-Air

June 5
NBCSN
3:00 PM
250 Second Moto Re-Air

June 6
NBCSN
1:00 AM
Highlight Show

High Point National
June 9
FUEL TV
1:00 PM
250/450 First Motos

June 9
NBCSN
5:00 PM
450 Second Moto

June 9
NBCSN
6:00 PM
250 Second Moto

June 13
NBCSN
12:00 AM
Highlight Show

June 15
NBCSN
3:00 PM
Second Motos Re-Air

Red Bull Budds Creek National
June 16
FUEL TV
1:00 PM
250 First Moto

June 16
NBC
2:00 PM
450 First Moto

June 16
FUEL TV
3:00 PM
250 Second Moto

June 16
NBCSN
4:00 PM
450 Second Moto

June 18
NBCSN
3:00 PM
450 Second Moto Re-Air

June 19
NBCSN
11:00 PM
Highlight Show

Mid-Season Review Show
July 3
NBCSN
11:00 PM
Mid-Season Recap

Red Bull RedBud National
July 7
FUEL TV
1:00 PM
250/450 First Motos

July 7
NBCSN
4:00 PM
250 Second Moto

July 8
NBC
1:30 PM
450 Second Moto

July 9
NBCSN
5:00 PM
250 Second Moto Re-Air

July 15
NBCSN
11:00 PM
Highlight Show

Spring Creek National
July 14
FUEL TV
2:00 PM
250/450 First Motos

July 14
NBCSN
4:00 PM
250/450 Second Motos

July 21
NBCSN
4:30 PM
Highlight Show

July 23
NBCSN
2:00 PM
Second Motos Re-Air

CAT Washougal National
July 21
FUEL TV
4:00 PM
250/450 First Motos

July 21
NBCSN
11:00 PM
450 Second Moto

July 22
NBCSN
11:00 PM
250 Second Moto

July 24
NBCSN
3:00 PM
Second Motos Re-Air

July 24
NBCSN
1:30 AM
Highlight Show

Southwick National
August 11
FUEL TV
1:00 PM
250/450 First Motos

August 13
NBCSN
4:00 PM
250/450 Second Motos

August 15
NBCSN
12:00 AM
Highlight Show

Red Bull Unadilla National
August 18
FUEL TV
12:30 PM
250/450 First Motos

August 18
NBC
3:00 PM
450 Second Moto

August 18
NBCSN
4:00 PM
250 Second Moto

August 22
NBCSN
1:00 AM
Highlight Show

August 27
NBCSN
3:00 PM
250 Second Moto Re-Air

Steel City National
September 1
FUEL TV
1:00 PM
250/450 First Motos

September 1
NBCSN
3:00 PM
250/450 Second Motos

September 5
NBCSN
3:00 PM
Second Motos Re-Air

September 5
NBCSN
12:30 AM
Highlight Show

Lake Elsinore National
September 8
FUEL TV
4:00 PM
250/450 First Motos

September 8
NBCSN
11:00 PM
250/450 Second Motos

September 12
NBCSN
3:00 PM
Second Motos Re-Air

September 12
NBCSN
12:00 AM
Highlight Show

2012 Season Highlight Show
September 26
NBCSN
12:00 AM
Season Recap

*BOLD indicates LIVE programming

Tickets for all 12 rounds of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship can be found at www.allisports.com.

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For media information about the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, please contact MX Sports Pro Racing via email at media@mxsportsproracing.com.

MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world’s most prestigious motocross series – the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The industry leader in off road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. Visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.

Alli Sports
Alli Sports is an action sports lifestyle brand whose mission is to connect fans with athletes and brands through best in class events, media, and authentic branded products. Alli Sports includes: the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour; Alli Media which creates, produces, and distributes original content; Alli Ride Shop an online retailer carrying top skate and BMX consumer products; and Alli MotoShop an online retailer carrying top moto consumer products. Alli Sports is owned by NBC Sports. More information can be found at www.allisports.com.

Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, lubricants and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, featuring a premium line of oils, lubricants and problem-solving performance additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry. Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the “Official Motor Oil of the Pro Motocross Championship.” Visit www.LucasOil.com.

NBC Sports Group
When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January of 2011, the broad reach and storied history of NBC Sports united with Comcast’s 24/7 ability to super-serve fans to create the NBC Sports Group. The new sports media company consists of an array of broadcast television, cable television and digital sports assets, including NBC Sports Olympics, Golf Channel, NBC Sports Network, 11 SportNets (regional sports networks) and their respective websites. Together, the new combined assets of the NBC Sports Group possess an unparalleled collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the Olympics, NFL, NHL, PGA TOUR, PGA of America, USGA, IndyCar, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, Wimbledon, French Open, Tour de France and Kentucky Derby.

AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing sanctioning body in the United States, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization sanctions professional motorcycle racing competition, which includes, AMA Pro Motocross, AMA Pro Road Racing, and AMA Pro Flat Track. Visit www.amaproracing.com.

FUEL TV
FUEL TV is the only cable and satellite television network that features the exciting world of adrenaline and thrill-seeking sports including UFC, surfing, motocross, snowboarding and more. This new generation of sports provides a rich landscape of some of the most vibrant and action-packed television entertainment in the world. With more hours of UFC coverage than any other network, FUEL TV is the place to be for live fights, weigh-ins, prelims, pre- and post-fight coverage, specials and events you won’t see anywhere else. See why adrenaline sports fans call FUEL TV the channel they never turn off. FUEL TV, part of FOX Sports Media Group, was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in more than 36 million U.S. homes and can be accessed by broadband, mobile devices and other digital platforms such as iTunes®. FUEL TV programming is available in more than 50 countries around the world with 24/7 channels operating in Australia and Europe. To subscribe to FUEL TV, call 877-4 FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit www.fuel.tv.