U.S. OPEN OF ARENACROSS – MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

Fort Worth, TX (January 8, 2007)  Half way through the BooKoo Arenacross Championship Series and the riders are already getting ready for the U.S. Open of Arenacross to be held at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on February 9-11, 2007.

The Reading, PA BooKoo Arenacross Championship event held last weekend completed the first half of the 10-city tour. Current point leader Darcy Lange on the Team Babbitt’s Monster Kawasaki came away with 2-wins in the 250cc class extending his point lead over Brad Ripple riding the GPS Honda. Ripple won the 450cc main Friday night with Tyler Bowers on the MDK Honda taking the win Saturday in the 450cc main event.

POINT STANDINGS MIDWAY THROUGH SERIES

1st      Darcy Lange       11 wins      Hemet, CA (Vancouver, Canada)          340

2nd     Brad Ripple          3 wins      Crown Point, IN                                   250

3rd      Tyler Bowers        2 wins      Danville, KY                                        248

4th      Tiger Lacey                         Wolfcreek, OR                                    220

5th      Josh Woods                        Flint, MI                                             193

6th      Tom Hofmaster                    Arlington, TX                                       192

7th      Michael Blose                      Phoenix, AZ                                       185

8th      Zach Ames                          Prospect, OH                                     163

9th      Colt Humphrey                     Morris, OK                                         160

10th    Jimmy Nelson                      Battle Mountain, NV                            159

The talk in Reading was the preparation for the U.S. Open of Arenacross that will award the Champion…$50,000.00!

“My Hondas are working great and I really like the GPS team I am riding for,” said Ripple. “The idea is stay out of trouble each week so we can go into the U.S. Open of Arenacross healthy and prepared.”

Babbitt’s team manager Denny Bartz, “We want points now. The idea is go into the U.S. Open of Arenacross with the BooKoo Arenacross Championship already in our pockets. That will allow Darcy to race even harder and not worry about points.”

Youth and Amateur riders from across the country are attempting to qualify for the U.S. Open of Arenacross Champion title by finishing in the top two position in their respective classes at each of the 9-events leading up to the U.S. Open of Arenacross. More than 400 riders will be racing for national honors on Sunday.

The Mohegan Sun Arena has limited seating, be sure and order tickets today. Buy your tickets online or by phone.

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About Mike Kidd Entertainment Group:

Mike Kidd Entertainment Group (MKEG) is a leader in the motorcycle industry producing high quality and successful motorcycle events throughout the U.S. with more than 22 years experience. MKEG has promotional experience in Supercross, Arenacross, Motocross, Road Race, Supermoto, Flat Track, along with Trade & Consumer Shows.

Information contact Lance Bryson; 817-595-5844  lbryson@mkeg.com    www.racearenacross.com