2015 Monster Energy Cup Track Design
The fifth-annual Monster Energy Cup is set for Saturday, Oct. 17, at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas – the same venue that hosts the final round of the Supercross Championship.
And on Thursday, the official 2015 Monster Energy Cup track design was unveiled for the the $1 million Supercross race. For 2015, the track will feature some drastic changes, which includes the starting gate being raised 11 feet in the air. The elevated-starting platform will surely challenge the 22-rider grid ahead of the Monster Energy Cup.
“I’m really excited about this year’s track design, and feel it’s a lot different than any before it,” says Ricky Carmichael, the track’s designer. “The elevated start is going to be so cool to see and I like that it is back inside the stadium. The 11′ elevation almost gives it a BMX feel, but bigger. As happy as I am with the track I am really excited for the racing this year. There is a lot of heat showing up for this year’s race and I’m expecting to see some of the best racing action ever this time around.”
“Racers will also be treated to a massive sand roller section coming out of Monster Alley, where racers reach speeds upwards of 70 mph and a long technical rhythm section with dual lanes. Additionally, the Monster Energy Cup track will feature a high-speed outdoor motocross themed section outside the stadium section, an under/over bridge, and a large triple jump exceeding 100-feet for the Monster Energy Finish line,” MX Sports says.
If a rider wins all three main events at the Monster Energy Cup, the MX pilot can walk away with $1 million. The only rider to complete the feat at the MEC was Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto, earned the seven-figure payday in 2011.
The next three winners took top MEC honors, but not the $1 million – Honda Justin Barcia in 2012 (2-1-1), Suzuki’s James Stewart in 2013 (8-1-1); and Kawasaki’s Davi Millsaps (3-4-1) last year.
For additional information, or 2015 Monster Energy Cup tickets, visit MonsterEnergyCup.com.
