Anticipation Builds as Inaugural Legends Race at 
Season Ending Bud Light Ironman National Nears
12-Rider Field Led by Former Champions Carmichael, Emig, Stanton and Cooper

As the days continue to count down to the season-ending Bud Light Ironman National, Round 12 of the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, so does the anticipation for the inaugural Legends Race. Serving as the precursor to the second annual National held at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana, this Saturday, August 22, the Legends Race will feature a 12-rider lineup of racing veterans and former champions. 

This one-of-a-kind event will kick off the pro action at Ironman Raceway on Saturday afternoon, with the opening ceremonies scheduled for 12 Noon ET. The newest venue in the world’s most prestigious dirt-bike racing series will not only serve as the final battleground of the summer-long championship, where the captivating battle for the Gary Jones Cup in the 250 Class will come to a memorable conclusion, but also a rare opportunity for the sport’s most successful names to showcase their talents years after they hung up their racing boots.

Headlining the field of riders for the Legends Race are four former Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Class Champions – Ricky Carmichael, Jeff Emig, Jeff Stanton and Guy Cooper. Additionally, beloved veterans and National winners Kevin Windham, Robbie Reynard and Tim Ferry will surely be in contention for victory, while Todd DeHoop, Jason Thomas, Tom Hofmaster, Junior Jackson and John Grewe round out the star-studded lineup. 

Legends Race Roster

Ricky Carmichael – 10-Time Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champion

Jeff Emig – Three-Time Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champion

Jeff Stanton – Three-Time Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champion

Guy Cooper – 1990 250 Class National Champion

Kevin Windham – 17-Time Lucas Oil Pro Motocross National Winner

Robbie Reynard – Five-Time Lucas Oil Pro Motocross National Winner

Tim Ferry – Three-Time Lucas Oil Pro Motocross National Winner

Todd DeHoop – 28 Career Top-10 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Finishes

Jason Thomas – Five Career Top-10 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Finishes

Tom Hofmaster – 25 Career Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Starts

Junior Jackson – Five Career Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Starts

John Grewe – One Career Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Start 

The Legends will practice in the morning and be available at the Legends and Heroes display in Sponsor Village at 10:45 a.m. for an autograph session. Immediately following opening ceremonies, the gate drops on the Legend Race at 12:25 a.m.

In addition to the professional action on the track, the Bud Light Ironman National will also feature a full slate of amateur competition, bookending the pros on Friday, August 21, and Sunday, August 22. A two-moto format is scheduled for both days, with the Women’s Motocross Championship (WMX) finale highlighting Friday’s racing and the Hoosier State Championship taking place Sunday. 

All information about the festivities surrounding the Bud Light Ironman National can be found by visiting IronmanProMX.com. 

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