AURORA, Ill. (November 22, 2011) – Feld Motor Sports® announced today the television package for the 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, which – for the first time ever – includes 11 live broadcasts on SPEED and nine hours on CBS Sports.
For the first time in the sport’s history, SPEED will broadcast live coverage from the following 11 races: Anaheim Race 1, Phoenix, San Diego, Arlington, Atlanta, St. Louis, Daytona, Indianapolis, Toronto, Seattle and Las Vegas.
“The last few seasons of Monster Energy Supercross on SPEED have provided great storylines and fantastic racing,” said SPEED President Hunter Nickell. “Being able to deliver a record number of races live on SPEED in 2012 is a testament to the growing interest in the series and the commitment to continue that growth by our partners at Feld Motor Sports and the team here at SPEED.”
CBS Sports will provide next day coverage at Los Angeles, Oakland, Anaheim Race 2, Houston, New Orleans and Salt Lake City. In addition, CBS Sports will air a Monster Energy Supercross season preview on December 25 at 2:00 p.m. ET, a Monster Energy Supercross special on February 26 at Noon ET and a Monster Energy Supercross season recap show on May 5 at Noon ET.
“On the heels of the greatest season ever, the increase in live coverage on SPEED, and the network coverage on CBS Sports is another step forward for the sport,” said Charlie Mancuso, president, Feld Motor Sports. “This elevates the riders, the sponsors and the sport to a higher level and provides the loyal fans the most comprehensive television package Monster Energy Supercross has ever had.”
Host Ralph Sheheen will be joined by color analyst and former Supercross class champion Jeff Emig, while Erin Bates will return as pit reporter.
In 2011, television ratings on SPEED increased 24%, which included eight live broadcasts, up two from 2010, and CBS Sports provided nine hours of network coverage that yielded a 21% increase in ratings.
Similarly, Internationally, Monster Energy Supercross was broadcast in 181 countries. Highlighting the international interest was a 66% increase in Australia, home of former two-time Supercross class champion Chad Reed, during Q1, besting NFL Playoff coverage.
| Air Date | Venue | City | Network | Time |
| 12/25/2011 | Supercross Preview Show | CBS | 2:00pm ET | |
| 1/7/2012 | Angel Stadium | Anaheim, Calif. | SPEED (Live) | 10:00pm ET |
| 1/14/2012 | Chase Field | Phoenix | SPEED (Live) | 9:30pm ET |
| 1/22/2012 | Dodger Stadium | Los Angeles | CBS | Noon ET |
| 1/29/2012 | Overstock.com Stadium | Oakland | CBS | Noon ET |
| 2/5/2012 | Angel Stadium | Anaheim, Calif. | CBS | Noon ET |
| 2/11/2012 | Qualcomm Stadium | San Diego | SPEED (Live) | 10:30pm ET |
| 2/18/2012 | Cowboys Stadium | Arlington, Texas | SPEED (Live) | 9:30pm ET |
| 2/25/2012 | Georgia Dome | Atlanta | SPEED (Live) | 7:30pm ET |
| 2/26/2012 | Supercross Special | CBS | Noon ET | |
| 3/3/2012 | Edward Jones Dome | St. Louis | SPEED (Live) | 9:30pm ET |
| *3/10/12 | Daytona Int’l Speedway | Daytona, Fla. | SPEED (Live) | TBD |
| 3/17/2012 | Lucas Oil Stadium | Indianapolis | SPEED (Live) | 7:30pm ET |
| 3/24/2012 | Rogers Centre | Toronto, ON | SPEED (Live) | 7:30pm ET |
| 4/1/2012 | Reliant Stadium | Houston | CBS | Noon ET |
| 4/15/2012 | Louisiana Superdome | New Orleans | CBS | Noon ET |
| 4/21/2012 | Qwest Field | Seattle | SPEED (Live) | 10:30pm ET |
| 4/29/2012 | Rice-Eccles Stadium | Salt Lake City | CBS | Noon ET |
| 5/5/2012 | Sam Boyd Stadium | Las Vegas | SPEED (Live) | 10:00pm ET |
| 5/6/2012 | Supercross Season Review | CBS | Noon ET | |
*Not a Feld Motor Sports-produced race
For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com.
