Womens Motocross Added to X Games

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Womens motocross added to X Games

Races will get live network TV coverage
By Motorcycle.Com Staff, May. 27, 2008
Womens motocross will join the line-up for X Games 14, July 31 Aug. 3 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Adding womens motocross to X Games this year is great timing and a perfect fit, says Rick Alessandri, managing director for ESPNs X Games franchise. We are committed to expanding the female participation at this world-class event, and the womens motocross circuit demonstrates unbelievable talent deserving recognition on the X Games stage.

Womens Moto X Racing will join Supermoto, and Supercross racing at the X Games, as well as several freestyle competitions. The inaugural X Games womens motocross competition will feature ten top female racers including 17-year-old Womens Motocross Association Pro National phenom Ashley Fiolek.

This is a huge step forward in womens professional motocross, says Fiolek who will compete in the 125cc two-stroke and 250cc four-stroke classes. I feel honored to be asked to participate in the X Games and I am looking forward to a great race.

The womens motocross competition is scheduled for 4 pm EST on Aug. 2 and will be broadcast live on ABC.

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