September 18, 2020 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship will officially kick off the second half of the 2020 season with the Thor Spring Creek National on September 19. Minnesota’s famed Spring Creek Motocross Park will be the site of the sixth round of the championship, where the world’s best riders will tackle some of the most infamous jumps in obstacles in American motocross and potentially catch a glimpse the mysterious “Whoop Monster.”
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Zach Osborne has enjoyed a breakout season through the first five rounds, where a class-leading three victories have put him atop the 450 Class standings in just his second year of premier class competition. Over in the 250 Class, hometown hero and GEICO Honda rider Jeremy Martin has possession of the red plate and will look to add to his point lead at the track owned by his family.
Broadcast coverage of the Spring Creek National will be featured on MAVTV Motorsports Network, NBC Sports Network (NBCSN), and NBC Sports Gold.
NETWORK BROADCASTS
Television coverage from Spring Creek for viewers in the United States will begin with a live broadcast of the opening motos of both the 450 Class and 250 Class on MAVTV, followed by a tape-delayed broadcast of the second motos on NBCSN.
Saturday, September 19
Moto 1’s | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET | MAVTV Motorsports Network | LIVE
Moto 2’s | 11:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. ET | NBC Sports Network | Tape Delayed
Use the MAVTV channel finder and NBC Sports TV listings page to see if the networks are available in your area.
International coverage of the Spring Creek National will be anchored by Mediawan, which will bring live broadcasts to a variety of French speaking countries throughout Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Europe. Check local listings for specific networks.International Broadcasts
Saturday, September 19
Moto 1’s | 18:00 – 20:00 GMT | LIVE
Moto 2’s | 20:00 – 22:00 GMT | LIVE
NBC SPORTS GOLD
Motocross fans around the world can watch the entirety of the Spring Creek National on their television or mobile device though the NBC Sports Gold streaming platform. The “Pro Motocross Pass” provides an exclusive livestream of the final qualifying sessions in addition to commercial-free livestreams of all four motos. Additionally, the “Pro Motocross Pass” provides on-demand archives of every event from the 2017-2020 seasons, and is now available at a discounted price of just $34.99 for the reminder of the year.
Saturday, September 19
Qualifying | 11:10 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. ET | LIVE
Moto 1’s | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET | LIVE
Moto 2’s | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET | LIVE
NBC Sports Gold is available to residents of the following countries: United States, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
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How to Watch Pro Motocross
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is televised on NBC, NBC Sports Network (NBCSN), and MAVTV, and is exclusively streamed live on the NBC Sports Gold subscription service. Every round features live coverage of the first motos of the 450 Class and 250 Class on MAVTV Motorsports Network, while second moto coverage from every round can be seen on NBC Sports Network (NBCSN). Additionally, exclusive network broadcast coverage of select events will be showcased on NBC. Live and on-demand coverage, including an exclusive live stream of qualifying, can be seen on NBC Sports Gold via the “Pro Motocross Pass” for a one-time purchase of $54.99.
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, features the world’s fastest outdoor motocross racers, competing aboard homologated bikes from one of six competing manufacturers on a collection of the roughest, toughest tracks on the planet. Racing takes place each Saturday afternoon, with competition divided into two classes: one for 250cc machines, and one for 450cc machines. MX Sports Pro Racing, the industry leader in off-road powersports event production, manages the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. The title sponsor is Lucas Oil, a leading producer of premium oils, greases, and problem solving additives, all made in America. More information can be found at www.ProMotocross.com.
Source: MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
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