The popularity of Monster Energy® Supercross in the Southeast is at an all time high.  The strong following of supercross fans and top riders from the southeast makes Jacksonville the perfect addition to the 2009 Monster Energy® Supercross schedule. The neighboring tour stop at Atlanta’s Georgia Dome has surpassed the 70,000 mark for attendance. Atlanta has become the “Anaheim of the East” (Anaheim, CA is the site of the first race on the Monster Energy® Supercross tour, and hosts three races annually), and Jacksonville has the opportunity to match or surpass that standing.   

“An event like Monster Energy® Supercross does a lot for the city of Jacksonville,” said Bouda. “You will see the transformation of this stadium into a real supercross track on April 4, so it won’t look anything like it is today. The race should attract a lot of families and the younger crowd. That is great for us because it suits the family needs. This is an excellent fit and hopefully the race will be coming back for many years to come.” 

In a sport that features the best riders from all around the world, supercross stars Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Chad Reed, Tim Ferry, Davi Millsaps, Ivan Tedesco, and Grant Langston, just to name a few, call Florida home. 

Located on the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, the stadium plays host to some of the country’s premier entertainment events including Super Bowl XXXIX and Monster Jam®, which recorded a record 70,611 fans earlier this year. Jacksonville Municipal Stadium is home to the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars.

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