"EnduroCross is badass! The reason I do it is relative to my age: when you're a young teenager and fearless, supercross is what you should be doing. But as you get older, you still have the talent, but it's more about using your head rather than using your age. That's what EnduroCross is about." -Damon Huffman, 2nd Place 2008 EnduroCross Series Finisher
"It's hard to explain why I do this. Even if I weren't invited, I'd still come and spend a bunch of money to race. It's just way too much fun."
-Eric Rhoten, Top Five Las Vegas EX Finisher
"I love EnduroCross for the lack of predictability. Anyone can lead, anyone can crash, and anyone can win. It makes for exciting racing to see who will attempt obstacles in a new way, risking it all while listening to the crowd cheer." -Mark Wilson, Manager, Specialty Tire Division, Maxxis International USA
"It's almost a 50/50 chance that you're going to get around the whole track!" -Mike Metzger, FMX Godfather
"Action in every area of the track with an unpredictability that means the race result is never decided until the very last wheel turns, EnduroCross has finally captured all the extreme skills of off-road riding and condensed it into an arena that allows the fans to see it all!" -Kurt Nicoll, Director Of Racing, KTM North America
"I think it is really cool to bring off-road racing indoors like this. EnduroCross was brand new a few years ago, and it's kind of a combination of trials and off-road riding. I'm excited to be a part of it." -Geoff Aaron, 2008 4th Place EX Series Finisher, 10-Time U.S. Trials Champion
"The most exciting thing about EnduroCross is the nonstop action! On just about every lap, riders are trading paint and battling with gnarly obstacles. Of course, the final couple of laps are just awesome, watching the riders who want it most digging down deep and pushing past the edge to win." -Bryan Bosch, President/CEO, ThumperTalk, Inc.
"It's good fun out there. There's close racing and it's serious, but it's not as serious as the other big championships that we normally ride. You get a lot of spectators who are into it, and it's just a good thing to be a part of." -David Knight, 2007 EnduroCross Champion, International Enduro Champion
"I think of it like the old show 'American Gladiators' except that instead of having to negotiate around a huge, muscle-bound athlete you are pitted against loose boulders and tractor tires taller than your house."
- Eric Vaden, Motorcycle & Powersports Marketing, Geico
"It's cool when you hear the crowd cheering for you when you make a pass or something and you know it's for you. That is the coolest feeling, because when you're in the woods or in the desert, you make an awesome move on somebody and nobody sees it besides the other guy!"
-Destry Abbott, Multitime AMA National Hare & Hound Champion
"EnduroCross racing presents the ultimate mind/body challenge. There's no time to analyze a tough course and split-second decisions can make or break you. There's no rush that compares to the adrenaline flow at the starting gate of an EX!" -Mike Girardi, Girardi Wealth Management Group, EnduroCross Sponsor/Enthusiast
"EnduroCross is something that I look forward to every year. It's not about how fast you are; it's about just getting through the gnarly stuff with some sort of style!" -Matt Karlson, Top Five Las Vegas EX Finisher
"Those rocks seem to have a mind of their own. Did I say rocks? I meant boulders! Every time I tell myself to commit it seems like the rock comes up and grabs me. The whole EnduroCross experience is amazing and being able to get around the course is always a personal accomplishment of mine." -Donnie Emler Jr., Marketing Debonair, FMF Racing
"EnduroCross is new, it's hard, and it's a pure challenge of trying to get around the track and survive. With the crowd, our sponsors get a lot more out of it, more bang for their buck. Off-road has never really gotten a limelight like supercross, and this is the way to do it." -Ty Davis, Top 10 2008 EnduroCross Series Finisher, Founder and Owner of Zip-Ty Racing
Hungry for some EnduroCross race action? The 2009 season spans six rounds all over the U.S., so there is no reason not to get in on the action! Whether you want to attend as a spectator or as a participant, tickets and entries are available online, along with a wealth of information regarding the series. For more, log on to www.endurocross.com.
2009 AMA/ Geico EnduroCross Presented by E3 Spark Plugs Schedule:
Las Vegas, NV - July 25
Guthrie, OK - August 15
Florence, SC - September 12
Columbus, OH - October 3
Denver, CO - October 24
Las Vegas, NV - November 21