2023 Pro Motocross Championship Kicks Off Stretch Run at Unadilla with Uninterrupted Second Moto Race Coverage on NBC

Peacock and SuperMotocross Video Pass to Stream All Motos Live

STAMFORD, CT – August 12, 2023 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – The 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will begin its stretch run with its annual visit to the lush rolling hills of Central New York for Round 9 as iconic Unadilla MX hosts the Honda Unadilla National this Saturday, August 12. Live, uninterrupted moto coverage of the entire event will stream on Peacock beginning at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, while international coverage can be seen exclusively through SuperMotocross Video Pass. Additionally, a special live network television showcase of the second motos will air on NBC, featuring uninterrupted coverage of the on-track action for final 450 Class and 250 Class races beginning at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET.

As announced earlier this week, an adjustment to the race order at Unadilla will see the 450 Class take to the track first, followed by the 250 Class.

Fresh off the continuation of his perfect season at Washougal, in which he captured his eighth overall win and 15th and 16th moto victories, Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence comes to Unadilla with a chance to clinch the 450 Class title and become the fifth different rider in history to hoist the Edison Dye Cup in his first season of premier class competition. In the 250 Class, the championship battle is tighter than ever coming off the first ever 1-1 performance by Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rookie Haiden Deegan, who closed to within three points of Team Honda HRC’s Hunter Lawrence.

Race Day Live, presented by MotoSport.com, qualifying coverage this Saturday from the Unadilla National gets underway at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET exclusively on Peacock. All live Pro Motocross coverage, including races and qualifying, plus on-demand replays, will be available on Peacock this season. Click here for more details.

International coverage, featuring qualifying and motos, plus on-demand replays, is provided exclusively through the SuperMotocross Video Pass for viewers around the globe. For a limited time, new subscribers can take advantage of a 50% off discount.

BROADCAST TEAM

• Play by Play: Jason Weigandt
• Analysts: Ricky Carmichael & James Stewart
• Reporters: Will Christien & Jason Thomas

HOW TO WATCH

• Pro Motocross Championship: Race Day Live
  • Peacock @ 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET
• Pro Motocross Championship: Unadilla National [LIVE]
  • Peacock @ 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET [All Motos]
  • NBC @ 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET [Moto 2’s]

• Pro Motocross Championship: Unadilla National Replay
  • CNBC, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports App
    • 11 p.m. PT [Sunday] / 2 a.m. ET

A record 31-race SuperMotocross World Championship schedule, inclusive of Supercross and Pro Motocross, will be presented across Peacock, NBC, CNBC, USA Network, and NBC Sports digital platforms in 2023, culminating with two SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff events and the SuperMotocross World Championship Final fueled by Monster Energy. The complete schedule can be found here.

• Facebook: @americanmotocross
• Instagram: @promotocross
• Twitter: @ProMotocross
• YouTube: AmericanMotocross

Available for download for both Apple and Android devices is the official Pro Motocross App. Fans of American motocross can have access to the world’s most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series right at their fingertips on their mobile devices. Developed by AMA Pro Racing, the Pro Motocross App provides users with the most important information surrounding the Pro Motocross Championship, from series news to schedule and ticket information, as well as broadcast schedule details and live timing & scoring. Download it now via the App Store or Google Play.

MX Sports Pro Racing

MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world’s premier motocross racing series – the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. MX Sports Pro Racing is an industry leader in off-road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators.

Visit www.mxsportsproracing.com for more information.

Pro Motocross Championship

The Pro Motocross Championship features the world’s fastest outdoor motocross racers, competing aboard homologated bikes from one of seven 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 Pro Motocross Championship.

More information can be found at www.ProMotocross.com.

SuperMotocross World Championship

The SuperMotocross World Championship™ is the premier off-road motorcycle racing series that combines the technical precision of stadium racing with the all-out speed and endurance of outdoor racing. Created in 2022, the SuperMotocross World Championship combines the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, into a 31-event series that culminates in a season-ending two round playoff and SuperMotocross World Championship Final.

Visit SuperMotocross.com for more information.

AMA Pro Racing

AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. It serves as the sanctioning body of the Pro Motocross Championship.

Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.

NBC Sports

NBC Sports connects people to the moments that matter most and serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company presents premier content across linear platforms NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, as well numerous digital sites, including Peacock. It also consists of NBC Sports Next, a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within its three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports, Golf, and Betting & Gaming. NBC Sports possesses an unparalleled collection of media rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL, Big Ten Conference, NASCAR. INDYCAR. PGA TOUR. Notre Dame The R&A, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, MLB, Tour de France. Roland-Garros, and many more.

Peacock

Peacock’s expansive programming features live sports coverage including Sunday Night Football, Premier League, MLB Sunday Leadoff, NASCAR, INDYCAR, Notre Dame Football, golf, Olympic sports, horse racing, and much more. Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel which streams Peacock Original Brother from Another and staples like The Dan Patrick Show and Pro Football Talk Live.

Source: MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

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