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Exclusive 48-hour Ticket Discount Offered in Honor of Villopoto’s First Pitch

AURORA, Ill. (July 18, 2012) – Feld Motor Sports® announced today that two-time defending Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and FIM World Championship, Supercross Class Champion Ryan Villopoto will be accompanied by recently appointed Miss Supercross Dianna Dahlgren during the first pitch ceremonies at Angel Stadium, home of the opening race of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross, season, before the Los Angeles Angels take on the Texas Rangers on Sunday, July 22 at 5:00 p.m.

The legendary Angel Stadium is a special place for Villopoto, having won four Supercross Class races at the unofficial home of Monster Energy Supercross. En route to his second consecutive Supercross Class Championship, Villopoto swept both races at Angel Stadium last year, including the season opener. During his Supercross Lites Class career at Angel Stadium, he won all three Main Events in 2007.

“It’s an honor to throw the first pitch for the Angels,” said Villopoto. “Angel Stadium is a special venue for supercross and I’ve had a lot of success there. It’ll be different to be out on a field instead of the stadium floor with dirt everywhere. It’s going to be a really cool experience.”

The 2013 Monster Energy Supercross season will mark Dahlgren’s third season in the Miss Supercross role. A fan favorite, Dahlgren will serve as the sport’s spokesmodel as well as a pit reporter at the 16 Feld Motor Sports-produced races across North America. Fans will have a chance to meet Dahlgren during the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross season. Also, beginning Wednesday, July 25, at Noon CT, the first of 10 webisodes, titled SX ed, featuring Miss Supercross will be released on the new YouTube.com/SupercrossLive.

Angel Stadium has hosted 57 Supercross Class main Events dating back to December 4, 1976, when Marty Smith won on a Honda.

A special ticket offer will be made to Monster Energy Supercross fans for the 48 hours following Villopoto’s first pitch (5:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, July 22) through Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Supervalue seats are just $20. Plus, for a limited time only, Adults can save $20 a 4-pack of tickets by using the password PITCH at www.Ticketmaster.com. Offer Excludes Club Level and $20 Supervalue Seats.

Additionally, Monster Energy Supercross fans can purchase Angels tickets at a 50% discount in select areas using the password SUPERX. Offer valid for 18 games through the end of the season beginning with the game on July 23, 2012 by logging onto www.angels.com/supercross.

For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305. To follow Monster Energy Supercross on Facebook and Twitter, log on to http://www.facebook.com/supercrosslive and http://twitter.com/supercrosslive.

About Feld Motor Sports®
Feld Motor Sports®, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz®, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.

Tony Montenegro (No. 211) corners his Kawasaki Ninja 600 ahead of a pack of big bikes that include Eric Littlefield (No. 225) on a Yamaha FJ1100 and John Clayton (No. 933) on a Suzuki GSXR750. This was likely a practice session at the 1985 WERA Grand National Final at Road Atlanta. All three riders were leading novice racers in WERA’s Northeast Region running at tracks like Pocono, Summit Point and Loudon.

Tony Montenegro (No. 211) corners his Kawasaki Ninja 600 ahead of a pack of big bikes that include Eric Littlefield (No. 225) on a Yamaha FJ1100 and John Clayton (No. 933) on a Suzuki GSXR750 during the 1985 WERA Grand National Final. (Larry Lawrence photo)

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Öhlins Racing AB, the parent company of Öhlins USA, has launched a quarterly webzine, “Performance,” designed to give enthusiasts a dynamic relationship with the World leader in Advanced Suspension Technology for Automobiles, Motorcycles, ATVs, and Snow Machines. The first issue is live and can be found at: www.ohlinsnews.com.

Hendersonville, North Carolina: Öhlins Racing AB, the parent company of Öhlins USA, has launched a quarterly webzine, “Performance,” designed to give enthusiasts a dynamic relationship with the World leader in Advanced Suspension Technology for Automobiles, Motorcycles, ATVs, and Snow Machines. The first issue is live and can be found at: www.ohlinsnews.com.

Until the end of August, new subscribers to this free e-zine have a chance to win two VIP-tickets for a MotoGP round that includes, VIP-tickets, paddock access, meetings with Öhlins technicians, and more, for a complete behind-the-scene racing experience. The prize-winning MotoGP event can be selected from remaining 2012 events, or from the 2013 calendar, and does not include travel or boarding.

The “Performance” publication is aimed at a global audience of both car and motorcycle enthusiasts. Features in Issue One include: tour of the Swedish factory, two- and four-wheel racing, street motorcycles and autos, a custom build, the grueling Iron Dog Snow Machine race, Lamborghini Adventador, 2012 24-Hours of Le Mans victory, the company’s rally car heritage, and more. This e-zine was created by Holeshot PR, a UK motorsports agency.

Öhlins World Marketing Communication Manager, Ola Lennström, said, “We’re really excited to be launching “Performance.” Everyone thinks of our racing success but there’s so much more to explain about the Öhlins ‘story’. We have very high-end technical products but the interesting part is their inspiration, the guys who built them, and, crucially, what they get used for; on circuit, road, dirt and snow.

“We’ll be looking to feature more Readers bikes and cars in future editions and our big prize for this first issue is a special trip to a MotoGP event, to really see the paddock through the eyes of our travelling technicians. We have so many great stories to tell….”

Öhlins USA distributes and services the world’s leading performance suspension components for automobiles, motorcycles, and ATVs. Öhlins develops its proprietary and trend-setting suspension components, steering dampers and oils, at the highest levels of racing from open-wheel car racing, to Moto GP, to off-road competition on two and four wheels. Öhlins USA also provides training for service centers and dealers. Öhlins USA can be contacted at: 828-692-4525; www.Ohlinsusa.com

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