MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The competition for podiums and points heats up big time in Episode #2 of the new racing reality show, "ATV-24/7," which begins airing this Saturday, June 12th, on network affiliates across the U.S. Airdates and airtimes are posted at www.atv247.com.
Titled "Blood in the Water," the episode chronicles the frenzied fight for a championship with no definitive points leader and the behind-the-scenes competition that's developed between teammates.
With team Rockstar Makita Suzuki's, Josh Creamer, now leading his teammate and two-time defending Champion, Dustin Wimmer, in overall points and Motoworks/Can-Am pro, Chad Wienen, fast on the heels of his fellow teammate, John Natalie, the storyline wrote itself, according to show producers.
"The competition between the teams and teammates is palpable and understandable," notes Executive Producer, Carey Bohn. "But it's a healthy competition - all four guys could win the championship. It makes for exciting racing, as well as some compelling TV drama."
Episode #2 of "ATV-24/7" also examines the competitive women's classes of the 2010 ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championships. The racing and rivalry is equally as fierce as the men's classes, the producers discovered, but the notoriety is only a fraction of what the pros receive. Episode #2 portrays the sometimes painful challenges overcome by the female ATV racers who dare to do it all.
About the show. "ATV-24/7" is a racing reality show that follows professional and amateur racers - in real time -- as they prepare for and race in the 2010 ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championships. Broadcast as seven original episodes, the program airs monthly from May to October, with the first episode having aired on May 15, 2010. "ATV-24/7" sponsors include BRP/Can-Am ATVs, ITP Tires and Wheels, Amsoil, Inc. and the National Promoter's Group (NPG).
Where/when to watch. "ATV-24/7" can be viewed on Direct TV on channels 640 & 641 (MASN) on Saturday, June 12 @ 3:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, June 19 @ 2:30 p.m. EST and Sunday, June 20 @ 11:00 a.m. CST. On Dish Network, "ATV-24/7" can be viewed on channels 432, 433 (MASN), on Saturday, June 12 @ 3:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, June 19 @ 2:30 p.m. EST and Sunday, June 20 @ 11:00 a.m. EST. Visit www.atv247.com for a up-to-date listing of other affiliate channels, dates and showtimes.
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"AMSOIL Championship SnoCross Racing Series," a one-hour program on the VS network covering all rounds of the ISOC National Snocross racing series. www.longhaulprod.com
MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc. is the industry leader in off road powersports production and management. Its mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the production of professional championship racing events nationwide. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc. fields more than 60,000 action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of active fans, spectators and enthusiasts. mxsportsproracing.com
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle and ATV racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. www.amaproracing.com
