From a press release issued by Clear Channel Entertainment–Motor Sports:

THQ World Supercross GP and AMA Supercross Series Structure

Rider Eligibility, Purses, Bonuses, Etc.

AURORA, Ill (November 15, 2002) – On December 7, 2002, the sport of supercross will make a historic leap forward toward becoming a global championship that will be recognized throughout the world. The 15 supercross events that have been traditionally produced and presented by Clear Channel Entertainment – Motor Sports in the United States will be joined by two select international events to create the THQ World Supercross GP championship. In 2002-2003, this international series will include two THQ World Supercross GP events in Western Europe: December 7, 2002 at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland and December 14, 2002 at the Gelredome in Arnhem, Holland. In addition, the 15 rounds to be held in the U.S. (along with the Daytona, Florida supercross event), comprise the AMA Supercross Series and represent a 16 event, stand-alone domestic championship

Series Structure

The THQ World Supercross GP will be organized using the traditional rules, event format and structure that have been developed over three decades in the U.S. for the AMA Supercross Series. There will be no changes to the class structure, technical rules or event formats. Current FIM rules require the use of unleaded race fuels; however, the FIM has agreed to delay implementation of the unleaded fuels requirement until the 2003-2004 season.

The international events scheduled for December 2002 will include the premier class for 250cc two stroke and 250cc-plus four-stroke machines. The 125cc support class at the international events will be for international riders only. The support class for U.S. events will remain the same with the 125cc eastern and western regional supercross championships. The final 125cc round, the Dave Coombs Sr. 125cc East/West Shootout, will be held on May 3, 2003 in Las Vegas.

The THQ World Supercross GP will crown the inaugural THQ World Supercross GP champion at the traditional supercross banquet that is held annually on the day after the final supercross race in Las Vegas. Additionally, the AMA Supercross Series champion will also be crowned at this banquet.

Rider Eligibility

Each round of the THQ World Supercross GP will feature a prestigious 40-rider field. The 40-rider field for the 250cc class in Geneva, Switzerland and Arnhem, Holland will be comprised of 20 riders based on 2002 final points standings and 20 riders from other nations. In order to qualify for the THQ World Supercross GP championship, riders must compete in the international rounds. However, to be eligible to win the AMA Supercross Series championship, riders will not be required to participate in the international rounds. Riders who compete solely in the 16 rounds conducted in the U.S will be eligible for the AMA Supercross Series title only.

Riders who participate at the events held outside of the U.S. will be required to have an FIM license to compete. Information on FIM licensing will be provided to all riders invited to participate in the international rounds.


Event Purses

The purses for the THQ World Supercross GP events will be $70,000 per round. Purse payouts for each finishing position will be the same for all rounds.

Series Bonus Awards

Clear Channel Entertainment – Motor Sports has established a $250,000 THQ World Supercross GP point’s fund. The THQ World Supercross GP champion will receive a bonus in the amount of $100,000.

In addition, there will be a $100,000 privateer points fund that will be distributed by Clear Channel Entertainment – Motor Sports. The distribution of this point’s fund will be based solely on the finishing positions of the privateers who participate in the AMA Supercross Series.

To be eligible for any THQ World Supercross GP bonus awards, riders must participate in both international rounds, and attend the series banquet in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 4, 2003. Any bonus money earned by riders that do not attend the banquet produced each year by Clear Channel Entertainment – Motor Sports will be distributed equally to all eligible riders from the series that attend the banquet. Exceptions to this provision will be made for riders who are unable to attend the banquet because of injury or documented family emergencies. A separate points fund in the amount of $250,000 will be paid to riders based on their finishing positions in the AMA Supercross Series events.

Traveling and Shipping

American riders that are invited to attend the THQ World Supercross GP events scheduled for December 7 & 14, 2002, will receive a travel reimbursement in accordance with the existing provisions established by the FIM. Riders will receive travel and lodging reimbursement for each rider and one mechanic per rider. In addition, Clear Channel Entertainment – Motor Sports will pay the cost of shipping motorcycles and related spare parts and equipment to the international events.

Shipping arrangements for the December 7 & 14 events will be handled by Entertainment Logistics, a company with extensive experience in handling the shipment of such products throughout the world. All motorcycles and related equipment will be shipped by air and will be insured for damage or loss while in transit. Motorcycles that are shipped to the European events will be returned to the U.S. immediately following the December 14th event.

For more information on the 2002-2003 THQ World Supercross GP, please contact Todd Jendro, director of supercross, Clear Channel Entertainment – Motor Sports, at 630-566-6100.

THQ World Supercross GP is a 17-round global series that is produced and promoted by Clear Channel Entertainment. There will be a world champion crowned based upon the points earned in the 17 events. Riders must compete in the international rounds to be eligible to win the world championship. The 17-event THQ World Supercross GP is comprised of the two international rounds and 15 of the 16 events that are included within the AMA Supercross Series. The 16th AMA Supercross Series event held in Daytona Beach, Fla., is independently produced by the International Speedway Corporation, and is not a part of the THQ World Supercross GP. An AMA Supercross Series champion will be crowned for the United States only.

For more information, please contact Denny Hartwig at 630-566-6305 or email at [email protected].

Tickets for the THQ World Supercross GP are also available at all ticketmaster outlets, www.sxgp.com, and www.tickets.com (San Francisco only, and www.unlvtickets.com (Las Vegas only).

About Clear Channel Entertainment
Clear Channel Entertainment, a leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events, is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Worldwide (NYSE: CCU), a global leader in the out-of-home advertising industry. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books approximately 135 live entertainment venues, including more than 100 in North America and 30 in Europe. In 2001, more than 66 million people attended approximately 26,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company, including: Live music events; Broadway, West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment shows; and specialized sports and motor sports events. The company, which operates throughout North America, Europe, South America and Australia, also owns independently operated athlete representation businesses, which provide management, marketing and financial consulting services to many of the world’s top professional athletes. More information may be found by visiting www.cc.com and www.clearchannel.com.

About THQ World Supercross GP
THQ World Supercross GP, the premier off road motorcycle racing series in the world, consisting of 17 rounds of competition, is promoted and produced by Clear Channel Entertainment – Motor Sports and sanctioned by the FIM and in the U.S. by AMA Pro Racing. The FIM, Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, is the body that globally governs motorcycling sport at the world level. It groups together 85 affiliated National Federations and 6 Continental Unions, as well as Specialized Associations. Dorna is an international sports management group established in 1988 and focused on major international motorsports events. Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with branch offices in Barcelona, London and Tokyo, the company is controlled by CVC Capital Partners, an independent private equity provider, with 75% participation. In addition to THQ World Supercross GP, Dorna is involved with MOTO GP, the FIM Motocross World Championship, and the Motocross Des Nations.

About FIM:
The FIM, Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, is the body that governs
motorcycling sport at world level. It groups together 85 affiliated National Federations and 6 Continental Unions, as well as Specialized Associations. The FIM is controlled by its statutes and standing orders, the Championships by the sporting code, and the specific rules of each discipline as well as by the technical rules and codes, disciplinary general to all disciplines. Its different executive, legislative and judicial bodies work for the development and the improvement of the motorcycling sport.

The FIM also takes care of matters concerning the non-sporting aspects of motorcycling: tourism, the motorcycle as a leisure vehicle, the subjects linked to public affairs and road safety. It is also concerned with aspects linked to the environment as well as the development of the motorcycle in general. It is present in Brussels by the intermediary of its representation office within the European Union where it fights for the defense of the interests of all users of mechanized two-wheel vehicles. With about 25 collaborators at FIM Headquarters, the Executive Secretariat takes care of the general administration of all the domains in which the FIM is involved.

About Dorna:
Dorna is an international sports management group established in 1988 and focused on major international motorsports events. Headquartered from in Madrid, Spain, with branch offices in Barcelona, London and Tokyo, the company is controlled by CVC Capital Partners, an independent private equity provider, with 75% participation. The management controls the remaining 25%. The Dorna group holds the rights to Moto GP since 1992. This is the company’s leading activity, with 16 events across the five continents each year. In 2001, over five billion viewers in 208 countries watched the TV broadcasts. Since 2001, Dorna’s experience in motorsport was extended over the FIM Motocross World Championship, the Motocross Des Nations, and the FIM Supercross World Championship. Its TV images reached 112 countries in 2001. Dorna also markets ‘Ad-Time’ a rotating advertising system, in South America, Japan and Europe. The system in actively used in basketball, volleyball and soccer ((events)).

To fulfill the extreme requirements of such a competitive environment, Dorna counts on a multinational team of professionals with knowledge and expertise in advertising, sports, TV, media, technology and law. Currently 150 full-time employees and approximately 300 additional part-time contracted professionals during racing peaks make up Dorna’s workforce.

About AMA
AMA Pro Racing is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. It sanctions the AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Motocross Championship, the AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike Championship and the AMA Progressive Insurance U.S. Flat Track Championship. More than 1.7 million fans attended AMA Pro Racing events during the 2001 season.