AMA announces 2007 motocross of nations ‘Monster AMA team USA’ -ozzy go-

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the
members of AMA Team USA. The team will compete at the 2007
Motocross of Nations (MXoN) scheduled for Sept. 22- 23, at Budds
Creek Motocross Raceway in Maryland.

As expected the riders selected to represent the United States
are James Stewart (MX1), Ryan Villopoto (MX2), and Ricky
Carmichael (MX3).

The team was announced yesterday, along with Monster Energy
being named the team sponsor during ceremonies at the 2007
AMA Air Nautiques Amateur Motocross National Championships
at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.

“AMA Team USA is thrilled that Monster has taken on the role as
team sponsor,” said AMA Pro Racing Motocross/Supercross Series
Manager Steve Whitelock. “The financial support that Monster
Energy is providing to the team will make a significant
contribution to this year’s effort.”

American riders have won the prestigious event 17 times, more
than any other country. Three-rider teams, representing countries
from around the globe, compete in the historic event often called
the “Olympics of Motorcycling.”

Monster AMA Team USA is the reigning champion, having won the
event last September in Winchester, England. Stewart, Villopoto
and Ivan Tedesco made up last year’s team, Tedesco filling in for
the injured Carmichael who was on hand as team captain. From
1981 to 1993, Team USA was undefeated in the Motocross of
Nations, winning 13 straight times. Team USA was also victorious
in 1996, 2000 and 2005, in addition to last year.

This marks Carmichael’s seventh time representing the United
States on the MXoN team. Stewart and Villopoto both debuted for
the United States last year.

This year will be only the second time the Motocross of Nations
has been held on U.S. soil. The last time was 1987 at the Unadilla
Valley Sports Center in New Berlin, New York.

For additional information on the 2007 Motocross of Nations visit
www.buddscreek.com/mx-of-nations