For Immediate Release:
September 25, 2007
Contact: 304-284-0101
andy@mxsports.com
Amsoil Live Timing and Scoring Draws Huge Numbers During the 2007 AMA Air Nautiques Amateur National Motocross Championships
Morgantown, WV - Amsoil's free live timing and scoring starred as one of the biggest new hits of the 2007 AMA Air Nautiques Amateur National Motocross Championships at Loretta Lynn's Ranch. Thanks to technology provided by Tracksidesoftware.com, the Amsoil-backed program allowed fans and family from all over the world to log on to the Trackside website and keep track of their favorite racer.
The program was a huge hit, with 10,651,956 total page views. "We have seen steady growth in web participation over the past couple years. As the event grows, so do the amount of participants and enthusiasts who use the web for information," says Trackside owner John Dains. "Even so, we were really impressed with the numbers we saw at the conclusion of the week."
Trackside has been offering digital race data since 2001 and continues to grow and improve their service to the amateur community and beyond.
"I am very excited to have this service as a part of our growing program," says MX Sports director, Tim Cotter. "Live Timing and Scoring at an amateur event of this caliber enhances the fan experience for those that were unable to attend. We at Loretta Lynn's are grateful for Amsoil's support and this very worthwhile service."
The following is a detailed account of the web activity the Trackside website received during the 2007 AMA Air Nautiques Amateur National Motocross Championships:
10,651,956 Total number of pages viewed
92,350 Total number of unique visitors
46,582 Number of laps recorded during practice and racing
260 Total number of users who looked at results on their Blackberry
50 Total number of different countries the visitors were from
7 Number of people in the country Azerbaijan who watched the results
2:02.756 Fastest lap of event: Austin Stroupe, Moto 3, MX Lites Pro Sport, Lap 3
About the Air Nautiques/AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships
The MX Sports produced event is the world's largest amateur motocross race. Hosted annually since 1982 at the home of country music star Loretta Lynn in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, the event is the premier amateur motocross race in the world. In 2006, over 32,000 entries attempted to qualify in 33 classes for the 1320 available gates at the national. This year the National event will be held July 30th - August 4th, 2007. As proof of the significance of winning an AMA Amateur National Championship Title, most of today's top motocross and supercross stars, including Ricky Carmichael and James Stewart, won championships at Loretta Lynn's before turning pro. Sponsors include Air Nautiques, Amsoil, Cobra, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki, Yamaha, Gatorade, Parts Unlimited, Red Bull, Thor, Toyota, AGV, Alpinestars, Boyesen, Cti, DC Shoes, DeCal Works, FMF, Kicker, Moto Tees, Ogio, Renthal, Scott, Twin Air, Wiseco, Racer X Illustrated and Mini Rider Magazine.
About MX Sports
MX Sports is a Morgantown, West Virginia-based motocross production company. The group coordinates the Air Nautiques/AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships, which includes a national qualifying program consisting of 49 Area Qualifying races during February-May and 12 Regional Championship races during the month of June. Less than five percent of the Area Qualifier entries actually qualify for the national championship event, held during the first week of August at the home of country music star Loretta Lynn in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Most riders attend the National Championship with the help of their families. In fact, many groups consider the event their family's summer vacation.
