Who says nothing good is on TV? To commemorate the golden anniversary of pro motocross some of the sports greatest legends will join host and lead commentator Jason Weigandt in the announcers booth during the live broadcasts of all 48 motos this summer on MAVTV Motorsports Network and NBC TV Network, with streaming on MAVTV Plus.
“With such a milestone season upon us, not to mention an exciting new partnership with MAVTV Motorsports Network, NBC, and MAVTV Plus that will bring live coverage of every moto for the first time, we wanted to introduce an innovative approach to our broadcast team that aligned with the celebration of the 50th anniversary,” said Davey Coombs, President, MX Sports Pro Racing. “As a result, we’ve amassed a collection of some of the most admired and accomplished former racers, many of whom were AMA Pro Motocross Champions, to serve as analysts alongside Weege over the course of the season.”
According to Coombs, the all-star line-up collectively won 37 AMA Pro Motocross Championships and amassed 332 victories. Perhaps even more important is the lasting impact each individual had on the sport, whether it was progression in riding or serving as an inspiration for future generations. “This who’s who of American motocross all-stars will provide truly unique insight into the action on the track from one National to the next, allowing our viewers to not only get to know these former athletes a little better, but also gain different perspectives in the pursuit of victory,” claims Coombs. The roster includes:
• Ricky Carmichael: 10-time Pro Motocross Champion with 102 career wins
• Broc Glover: 6-time Pro Motocross Champion with 35 career wins
• Rick Johnson: 5-time Pro Motocross Champion with 33 career wins
• Ryan Villopoto: 5-time Pro Motocross Champion with 31 career wins
• James Stewart: 3-time Pro Motocross Champion with 48 career wins
• Jeff Emig: 3-time Pro Motocross Champion with 29 career wins
• David Bailey: 3-time Pro Motocross Champion with 18 career wins
• Jeremy McGrath: 450cc/250cc Pro Motocross Champion with 17 career wins
• Adam Cianciarulo: 250 Class Pro Motocross Champion with 9 career wins
• Damon Bradshaw: 10 career Pro Motocross wins
“Breaking away from tradition is one of the cornerstones that made the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship the preeminent series that it is today and given the significance of this upcoming season we’re incredibly eager to welcome many of the sport’s most prolific figures to the broadcast team,” said Bob Dillner, Sr. Director of Programming for MAVTV. “As fans of the sport ourselves, we share in the excitement these former racers will bring to our passionate and knowledgeable audience. It should be a special season befitting the 50th anniversary celebration.”
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