How to Watch: Bud Light Ironman National
by: Brandon Short
Friday, August 21, 2015 | 4:40 PM
Don't miss the television or online coverage of the 12th and final round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, the Bud Light Ironman National. Get the rundown below on how to watch practice, the exclusive online pre-show, all four motos, plus the Legends Race on Saturday, August 22nd.
In a change from past races this season, the 450 Class will race first, followed by the 250 Class. At the end of the final 250 Class moto, the day will conclude with a champion - either Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha's Jeremy Martin or Red Bull KTM's Marvin Musquin - being crowned.
If you've missed a race, full replays are archived on ProMotocross.com.
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Practice
Online: 10:30 a.m. ET, ProMotocross.com and NBC Sports Live Extra (LIVE)
The second practice session for the 450 and 250 Classes will stream live, starting at approximately 10:30 a.m. ET.
The second practice session will only be available online and viewable on ProMotocross.com and the NBC Sports Live Extra mobile app (iOS / Android).
Pre-Race Show
Online: 11:30 a.m. ET, ProMotocross.com and NBC Sports Live Extra
Jimmy Albertson will once again host the final pre-race show of the season. This week's pre-race show will start 30 minutes earlier than usual and will lead up to the inaugural Legends Race.
The pre-race show will only be available online and viewable on ProMotocross.com and the NBC Sports Live Extra mobile app (iOS / Android).
Legends Race
Online: 12:30 p.m. ET, ProMotocross.com and NBC Sports Live Extra (LIVE)
The inaugural Legends Race - which will feature the likes of Ricky Carmichael, Jeff Emig and Kevin Windham - will be held at Ironman Raceway just before the start of first motos. The one-of-a-kind event will stream live at approximately 12:30 p.m. ET.
The Legends Race will only be available online and viewable on ProMotocross.com and the NBC Sports Live Extra mobile app (iOS / Android).
Moto 1
Online: 1:00 p.m. ET, ProMotocross.com and NBC Sports Live Extra (LIVE)
TV: 1:00 p.m. ET, MAVTV (LIVE)
As they have all year, MAVTV will air first motos from Ironman live. Note that in a change from past races this season, the 450 Class will run first, followed by the 250 Class. Use the MAVTV channel finder to see if you currently get MAVTV. You can also use the link to request that your cable provider carry MAVTV if they currently do not.
The live stream of first motos can also be viewed online via ProMotocross.com and the NBC Sports Live Extra mobile app (iOS / Android).
Moto 2
Online: 3:00 p.m. ET, ProMotocross.com and NBC Sports Live Extra (LIVE)
TV: 11:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN
Second motos will be televised Saturday night on NBCSN at 11:30 p.m. ET. Use the NBCSN channel finder to see if you currently get NBCSN in your area.
The live stream of second motos can also be viewed online at 3:00 p.m. ET via ProMotocross.com and the NBC Sports Live Extra mobile app (iOS / Android).
Please note: In order to watch a live stream of an NBCSN broadcast, you have to verify your cable provider. Live Extra is a service offered through participating cable, satellite and telco TV providers that allows you to watch Motocross coverage of live events on NBCSN.
Highlight Show
TV: Thursday 8/27, 2:00 a.m. ET, NBCSN
NBCSN will have a one-hour show the week after each race recapping the action.
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Practice
Online: 10:30 a.m. ET, ProMotocross.com (LIVE)
The second practice session for the 450 and 250 Classes will stream live, starting at approximately 10:30 a.m. ET.
Visit ProMotocross.com on your computer, phone or tablet to access the stream.
Pre-Race Show
Online: 11:30 a.m. ET, ProMotocross.com
Jimmy Albertson will once again host the final pre-race show of the season. This week's pre-race show will start 30 minutes earlier than usual and will lead up to the inaugural Legends Race.
Visit ProMotocross.com on your computer, phone or tablet to access the stream.
Legends Race
Online: 12:30 p.m. ET, ProMotocross.com (LIVE)
The inaugural Legends Race - which will feature the likes of Ricky Carmichael, Jeff Emig and Kevin Windham - will be held at Ironman Raceway just before the start of first motos. The one-of-a-kind event will stream live at approximately 12:30 p.m. ET.
Visit ProMotocross.com on your computer, phone or tablet to access the stream.
Moto 1
Online: 1:00 p.m. ET, ProMotocross.com (LIVE)
TV Networks: FOX Sports Australia, Sky TV, ESPN Brazil
The Nationals will be simulcast to various countries across the globe. Check the TV listings for your local station (listed above) for the time in your area. Note that in a change from past races this season, the 450 Class will run first, followed by the 250 Class.
Visit ProMotocross.com on your computer, phone or tablet to access the live stream of first motos in countries where race coverage is not available on television.
Moto 2
Online: 3:00pm ET, ProMotocross.com (LIVE)
TV Networks: FOX Sports Australia, Sky TV, ESPN Brazil, ESPN Latin America, Sport1
The Nationals will be simulcast to various countries across the globe. Check the TV listings for your local station (listed above) for the time in your area.
Visit ProMotocross.com on your computer, phone or tablet to access the live stream of second motos in countries where race coverage is not available on television.
Highlight Show
TV Networks: ESPN Brazil, ESPN Latin America, Extreme Sports Network - Europe, Sky TV New Zealand
A one-hour highlight show recapping the race will air in various countries across the globe. Check the TV listings for your local station (listed above) for the time in your area.
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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, features the world’s fastest outdoor motocross racers, racing aboard the best bikes each factory offers, on the roughest, toughest tracks in the world. The 12-rounds series begins at Hangtown in May and ends at Indiana's Ironman Raceway in August. It includes stops at the premier motocross racing facilities in America, with events in California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington, New York, Indiana and Utah. The pro riders race on Saturday afternoon, with competition divided into two classes: one for 250cc machines, and one for 450cc machines. The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is managed by MX Sports Pro Racing, the industry leader in off-road power sports event production. The series is televised on NBC, NBCSN and MAVTV and streamed live on NBC Sports Live Extra. Series partners include Lucas Oil (series title sponsor), Red Bull, GoPro, Bud Light, WPS, Fly Racing, GEICO Motorcycle, Kawasaki, MotoSport, Utah Sports Commission, FRAM, KTM, Oakley, FMF, Deltran Battery Tender, Dunlop, Suzuki, Husqvarna, Pivot Works, Vertex and MotionPro. More information can be found at www.ProMotocross.com.