Top racers set to attend August's New Jersey race GOLDEN VALLEY, MN — In a game-changer for American motorsport, RallyCar is set to bring the excitement of door-to-door rallycross racing to the New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) on August 28-29th, 2010. The event is the first in a series of three rallycross events to take place at NJMP this year, and will be broadcast on ESPN2. The events will provide an exciting preview of a full, national season set for 2011. The sport debuted in America to huge raves at the 2010 X Games in Los Angeles, where it was carried live on ESPN. Rallycross is a blend of circuit racing, off-road racing and rally competition. The sport promises intense crowd-pleasing action in a fan-friendly track environment. Five drivers line up to start at once, piloting high-horsepower compact cars through race traffic over a challenging short course that features jumps, unbanked turns, hills and transitions between pavement and gravel. Each car must also take a �Joker� lap at some point during their heat. A Joker lap is a small detour � often over a jump � that adds a level of unpredictability to the heat�s outcome by changing a driver�s strategy in an instant. Rallycross at NJMP will be the ultimate display of driving talent with a slew of high profile personalities scheduled to attend:
Although a new racing format in America, the sport draws capacity crowds and a diverse and loyal fan base in Europe. Fans get close to the action with trackside viewing of aggressive door-to-door action and the sliding and jumping that makes rally car events unique among motorsport. There will be two classes of cars in this initial year of Rallycross competition. The faster, all-wheel-drive cars will resemble those used in current, Open class rally competition. The other category will be two-wheel-drive and include various body styles from manufacturers such as Dodge and Honda boasting 450+ horsepower, highly modified engines and rally-style suspension. More information, including competition format, can be found at http://rally-america.com/rallycross.php. Rallycross tickets are on sale at www.NJMP.com.
About RallyCar, Inc.: RallyCar is proudly supported by Subaru of America, Inc., BFGoodrich Tires, the Team O�Neil Rally School, Able Planet, Hawk Performance Brakes, Rally-Tire.com, RaceWatches.com, Exedy Racing Clutches, RECARO, Mazda and the Danza del Sol Winery.
About New Jersey Motorsports Park: The 2010 spectator schedule includes return visits by the AMA Superbike Championship, Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX, SCCA Pro Racing with the return of the Trans-Am series, and the Ferrari Challenge, plus RallyCar's three inaugural Rallycross events. Rallycross media credentials are available at http://rally-america.com/credentials.php
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