Ellenton, Florida– Tickets are officially on sale for the final two rounds of the 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Season, a FIM World Championship. Rounds 16 and 17 of the 2021 series will take place on Saturday, April 24th and Saturday, May 1st at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Supercross returns to Salt Lake City after a historic run of seven races held in May and June last year. Supercross was one of the first sports to create what is known as a bubble environment, and subsequently became the first sport to end its season after being stopped by the pandemic. The University of Utah’s Rice Eccles Stadium, the Utah Department of Health, Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert, and the Utah Sports Commission have been instrumental in making this happen, and the series looks forward to returning to the “State” return of Sport ”to race these last two races of 2021 with fans present.
“The monumental ‘bubble’ of the last seven Supercross races in Utah last year was instrumental in our return to the sport this past spring,” said Jeff Robbins, president and CEO of the Utah Sports Commission. “The possibility that fans can return to the Rice Eccles Stadium this year to cheer on the best drivers in the world will be tremendously exciting in the last two races. The Utah Sports Commission is proud to play a key role in the return of Supercross to Utah: The State of Sport. “
The Salt Lake City 7, which these races are known today, were the first in the history of the sport to have no fans, as these races were made for television only and were also featured for the first time – weekday races that there is now was adopted in the form of triple headers throughout the 2021 season. Four triple headers were on the program this season – Houston and Indianapolis, which have already raced, and Arlington and Atlanta, which are due in the next few weeks.
Eli Tomac earned his first career, the premiere class championship against Cooper Webb, who was nicknamed “The Wednesday Wonder” for winning every weekday race in Salt Lake City 7 and longtime competitor Ken Roczen. Roczen is currently leading the 2021 points battle, closely followed by Webb and Tomac, who should make for some dramatic races at the last two events in Salt Lake City.
With Salt Lake City as the venue for the 2020 season finale, it was the eighth venue for a 450SX Class Final in 47 racing seasons. Rounds 16 and 17 of the 2021 season have hosted the 19th and 20th Supercross events in Salt Lake City since the series arrived there in 2001. Ricky Carmichael won that first race, but Ryan Villopoto became the city’s most successful racing driver.If defending champion Eli Tomac wants to join Villopoto, he’ll have to win both laps in 2021.
Tickets for Round 2021 in Salt Lake City will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, March 16 at 10 a.m. in the city’s local time zone. Preferred customers can pre-register for early access to purchase tickets today, March 9-15, by visiting SupercrossLIVE.com starting at 10 a.m. ET. Supercross implemented improved health measures to ensure the highest wellness standards for today’s live experience. The seating capacity in the Rice Eccles Stadium will be reduced to a pod seating structure that will allow family and friends to safely enjoy the action and socially distance themselves from other groups present. For more information on the stadium’s security protocols, please visit the Rice Eccles Stadium website. Unless otherwise provided by law, guests aged 2 and over must wear a face cover unless they actively eat and drink – the local event rules also apply. Learn more about Fan Energy from Monster Energy Supercross.
The FanFest is currently planned for both rounds in Salt Lake City, as the extensive outdoor area will feature the racing team’s rigs, Monster Energy exhibits, photo opportunities, food and drink, and authentic Supercross and Racer merchandise that is sold through contactless shopping . Ticket customers can move between the FanFest perimeter and the stadium to see qualifying at set times:
Salt Lake City Round 16 – Saturday, April 24, 2021
- FanFest opens – 11am
- Stadium open for qualifying – 1 p.m.
- Stadium open for races – 3:30 p.m.
- Opening ceremony – 4:30 p.m.
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