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2018 Monster Energy Supercross season

2018 Monster Energy Supercross season

Format Changes Coming To 2018 Monster Energy Supercross Championship Races at Angel Stadium of Anaheim

**Debut of New Triple Crown Showdown and Amateur Race Day events**

Photo Credit: Feld/ Monster Energy Supercross 

We are huge Supercross fans! That week right after New Years, the countdown begins in our house for the season opener that happens every year right in our backyard! Almost every weekend after that till May 5th for the season finisher, we are glued to out sets in anticipation of all of the amazing racing and battles between the athletes and their machines for that coveted #1 plate. The 2018 season will be the most exciting of all-time as a new era of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, will change the battleground forever with several new format changes to the most competitive and highest-profile motorcycle racing championship in the world that has entertained millions of fans for 43 years!

Photo Credit: Feld/ Monster Energy Supercross

Attending a race in person? At each Monster Energy Supercross event, fans are treated to unprecedented access to the sport’s multimillion-dollar athletes, their teams and sponsors while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the daylong, pre-race Pit Party, which opens Saturday afternoon at 12PM and costs $10 at the gate. Or get FREE access by simply recycling an empty can of Monster Energy (valid race event ticket required for entry). 

Check out the video below breaking down all the changes that will rut the landscape of this championship battle leading up to the Monster Cup finale in Las Vegas this May 5th. Be sure to check out the race schedule to see it live in a town near you or check your cable provider for showtimes on FS1. 

There is still one more race to be seen in Anaheim! Here is all the info on the pit party and race PLUS they have the all new amateur racing happening Sunday too! 

Saturday, January 20, 2018

Gates Open / Practice & Qualifying starts at 12:00 PM

Pit Party from 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Opening Ceremonies at 6:30 PM - Racing starts at 7:00 PM

Sunday, January 21, 2018

Amateur Racing Day; venue opens at 8:00 AM

WHERE:         Angel Stadium of Anaheim – 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806

TICKETS:        Ticket prices start as low as $20!

                        Pit Party passes are priced at just $10 (available in advance or at the gate)

                        Sunday Amateur Race Day general admission tickets available for flat $20

Tickets & Pit Passes are on-sale and available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-745-3000

*ticket prices subject to change; additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

Because mud isn't just a beauty treatment! Move over boys and make some room, the stadium is not just for the boys to play in and this season Toyota brings you #MakeuptoMud, a feature showcasing the women of the sport every week out to inspire young girls everywhere. Toyota #makeup2mud is a movement focused on spotlighting the many ways women are impacting the world of motocross both on and off the bike. From weekend warriors to professional racers everyone has a unique story to share. Join Toyota in 2018 to give a voice to women who inspire us both on and off the bike. Tell your story, become featured, and join the movement. 

With Dungey retired, who do you think will take the championship this year? We have our sights on Roczen to take it. Overcome his unbelievable injury from last years round 3 crash we think he's in it to win it more than anyone, but it's anyones game!