Carmichael and Reed Head to Head for THQ World Supercross!

Carmichael to Challenge Reed for THQ World Supercross

AURORA, Ill. (November 10, 2003) - Clear Channel Entertainment's Motor Sports division announced today that Team Honda's Ricky Carmichael will compete in the THQ World Supercross GP, which starts in Seville, Spain (December 6) and Arnhem, Holland (December 13). Carmichael capped off a stellar summer, earning his 10th AMA national championship by winning his fourth 250cc outdoor motocross title.

Carmichael, the winner of three consecutive 250cc AMA Supercross Series championships, challenges Team Yamaha's Chad Reed, the reigning THQ World Supercross GP champion with his decision to race in the 2003-2004 THQ World Supercross GP.

Carmichael's last European race was the Motocross des Nations, where Team USA finished second and Carmichael beat Stefan Everts.

"After my experience at the (Motocross) des Nations this year I'm looking forward to racing in front of the European fans again," said Carmichael. "I look forward to racing Chad Reed for the world championship."

Reed Set to Defend THQ World Supercross GP Championship

AURORA, Ill. (November 10, 2003) - Clear Channel Entertainment's Motor Sports division announced that factory Yamaha's Chad Reed has committed to participate in the THQ World Supercross GP championship to defend his title. The 2003-2004 THQ World Supercross GP kicks off in Seville, Spain (December 6) and Arnhem, Holland (December 13).

Reed, who was a rookie last year, earned his first-ever world supercross championship by winning nine main events en route to the 2003-2004 THQ World Supercross GP title. Originally from Australia, Reed won the championship over Heath Voss by 135 points. In the 250cc AMA Supercross Series, Reed finished second to Carmichael by a mere seven points.

"The THQ World Supercross GP is gaining more momentum, and I am very excited to be a part of it once again this year," said Reed. "I'm really excited about racing there this year because (Ricky) Carmichael is going to be there. If I am going to race, I want to race the best. These races are important to the rest of our season because they give us a building block."