CASTLE DONINGTON, UK (September 3, 2008) - MediaZone Moto, the exclusive online broadband rights holder for the Red Bull Motocross of Nations race, today announced a Pay-Per-View special for the event to be held at the famed Donington Park Raceway in Castle Donington, England on September 28, 2008.Known as the "Olympics of Motocross," the 61st installment of the annual race pits riders from respective countries in a points-based competition across three MX disciplines. The event will not be televised live in North America but will be available globally to fans LIVE & On Demand for $14.99 on MediaZone Moto.Riders representing the United States this year include previous MXON Team USA Champions, James Stewart (2006), Ryan Villopoto (2006 & 2007) and Tim Ferry (2007). Top International riders include current MX1 World Championship leader, Italy's David Philippaerts; Belgium's Ken de Dycker and Steve Ramon; and competitors from 19 countries around the globe.In the weeks leading up to the late September's "Des Nations" event, MediaZone Moto will feature exclusive podcast interviews with Team USA's Villopoto, Ferry and Stewart, the current AMA Overall Points leader.To celebrate the event, MediaZone is also holding a contest to send one lucky winner to see the race in Castle Donington, England. The MediaZone "Gets You In to the MX of Nations" contest winner and a guest will receive roundtrip airfare to Great Britain, three nights hotel accommodations and VIP tickets to the two-day MX extravaganza.Motocross of Nations PPV subscribers will also be entered into a drawing to win one of four pairs of James Stewart Signature Series Crowbar MX goggles by Oakley.To sign up for a chance to win the "Gets You In to the MX of Nations", visit http://mediazonegetsyouin.com/motocrossofnations.php. The contest ends on September 8, 2008 at11:59pm (PST).ABOUT MEDIAZONE.COM
MediaZone.com, Inc. creates and operates a set of leading targeted social media destinations centered on passionate audience interests that incorporate a rich set of video, audio, text, community and interactive user controls. The MediaZone customer experience is a one-stop destination with broadband content targeted around the subject matter of sports, entertainment, and international programming. MediaZone offers a combination of advertising-supported media, subscription, on-demand, and pay-per-view programming to a substantial and fast-growing customer base. MediaZone has a proven expertise in hosting complex and highly trafficked live online sporting events, including: Wimbledon, the Rugby World Cup, and FIBA, to name but a few. The company is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in China and the UK. MediaZone is a division of MIH Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Naspers.ABOUT MEDIAZONE "GETS YOU IN"
MediaZone "Gets You In" is your chance to live like a VIP and experience some of the world's most exclusive and high profile events. Whether you're behind the gates at the legendary Playboy Mansion, among the pit crews at the Indy 500, or watching the Championship from Centre Court at Wimbledon's All England Club, MediaZone "Gets You In" and delivers once-in-a-lifetime experiences at premier sporting and cultural events around the globe.Contact: Colin Sibley
MediaZone.com, Inc.
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Email: Colin.Sibley@mediazone.com
URL: www.mediazonemoto.com/mxofnations.html
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