Friday’s MXGP Activities Cancelled; Full Slate on Saturday
Press Release | September 2, 2016
This is a press release from Charlotte Motor Speedway…
Concord, NC (Sept. 2, 2016) – Persistent Friday rain showers have turned the Monster Energy MXGP of the Americas at The Dirt Track at Charlotte into a Saturday-only showcase featuring a forecast of clear skies and a sun-filled day of thrilling, wheel-to-wheel action among the biggest stars of American and European motocross in what could decide the MXGP and MX2 World Championships.
Gates will open at 1 p.m. Saturday with opening ceremonies scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Ticketholders for Friday’s action will be allowed to exchange their tickets at the gate for Saturday admission. Fans with further questions should contact 1-800-455-FANS (3267).
The following is a schedule of events for Saturday’s motocross action:
1:30 p.m. MX2 Free Practice (20 Minutes)
2:05 p.m. MXGP Free Practice (20 Minutes)
2:40 p.m. MX2 Timed Practice (20 Minutes)
3:25 p.m. MXGP Timed Practice (20 Minutes)
4:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
5:05 p.m. MX2 Race 1 (30 Minutes + 2 Laps)
6:05 p.m. MXGP Race 1 (30 Minutes + 2 Laps)
8:00 p.m. MX2 Race 2 (30 Minutes + 2 Laps)
9:00 p.m. MXGP Race 2 (30 Minutes + 2 Laps)
TICKETS:
Tickets start at $49 plus tax for Saturday. Fans can buy tickets by calling 1-800-455-FANS (3267), purchasing them at the gates at The Dirt Track or or shopping online.
- Due to inclement weather, today’s on-track activities for the Monster Energy MXGP of the Americas at The Dirt Track at Charlotte have been cancelled; Additional practice sessions have been added to Saturday’s schedule, the forecast of which provides a clear, sunny day of exciting racing
- Gates will open at 1 p.m. Saturday; On-track activity will begin at 1:30 p.m. with opening ceremonies at 4:30 p.m. under sunny skies; Race lineups will be set by timed practice; MX2 races kick off at 5:05 p.m. and 8 p.m.; MXGP motos are scheduled for 6:05 p.m. and 9 p.m. in what could be world-championship deciding events for both classes
- Friday tickets will be honored for Saturday’s Monster Energy MXGP of the Americas motos once they are exchanged at the gate; Fans can still buy tickets for Saturday, which start at just $49 plus tax, by calling 1-800-455-FANS (3267) or by visiting charlottemotorspeedway.com/tickets