HIGH-ADRENALINE RACING SET TO HEAT UP STAMPEDE PARK FEBRUARY 4-5, 2023
Tickets On Sale This Friday, November 18th, at 10 AM
CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nitro Rallycross, a disruptive new motorsport property created by moto icon Travis Pastrana and motion sports activities authority Nitro Circus, is coming to Stampede Park on February 4-5, 2023. The information was revealed as we speak by Nitro RX driver Fraser McConnell (JAM) at a press convention, alongside executives from the collection, the venue and Tourism Calgary.
This adrenaline-charged occasion will showcase elite drivers, together with Pastrana, who’s defending his 2021 championship, with probably the most explosive electrical automobile in racing. The occasion shall be a a part of Nitro RX’s inaugural world season, which has already encompassed the United Kingdom, Sweden and the United States. Its worldwide broadcast footprint will highlight Calgary as a world sports activities chief and produce a new type of horsepower to town.
At Calgary, vehicles will battle on snow and ice, creating dramatic moments and compelling visuals that may resonate each within the stands and on display screen. This will deliver a wholly new dimension to Nitro RX’s intense, door-to-door motion and can make sure you have followers on the sting of their seats.
Pastrana stated: “We are so excited to bring Nitro Rallycross to Calgary for the first time. Nitro Circus has had some incredible moments in this city. Now with Nitro Rallycross, we are bringing that same no limits attitude and passion for progression to four-wheel action.” Pastrana added, “I can’t wait to put these insane new cars on snow and ice. They said it couldn’t get any crazier, but we found a way. I’m definitely looking forward to it.”
Brett Clarke, President of Nitro Rallycross, stated: “Since the creation of Nitro Rallycross, we’ve all the time seemed to push the boundaries round creating probably the most thrilling motorsports occasions on the planet. From the drivers, the format, to the tracks and the places, we’ve constructed the model as the subsequent technology of motorsports – Calgary will take that thesis to the subsequent degree with an ice observe inside the long-lasting stadium that’s Stampede Park.”
Clarke added: “We are thrilled to be working with great partners at Tourism Calgary to bring this exciting event to Calgary and Alberta. The enthusiasm and hospitality of the Calgary team is exactly what we look for in our host city partnerships and we look forward to bringing fans from around the world for what we believe will be the biggest motorsports event to come to Calgary.”
“Calgary is the winter sport capital of Canada, and this event is another fantastic reason to visit our city,” said Carson Ackroyd, Senior Vice President of Sales with Tourism Calgary. “We’re excited to have Calgary be part of this international race series that will see Nitro Rallycross bring even more energy to the city’s Chinook Blast winter festival. It’s an excellent addition to the schedule of winter events creating vibrancy in our city, activating one of our most iconic venues, and making Calgary an eventful city year-round.”
Tickets to Nitro RX Calgary go on sale to the general public this Friday, November 18 at 10am and will be available at nitrorallycross.com. General admission tickets will be available in both single-day ($25 for Saturday; $30 for Sunday) as well as weekend ($30) options. VIP Club Nitro RX passes will also be available ($125 single-day for Saturday; $130 single-day for Sunday; $250 for weekend). All prices plus additional taxes and fees. More information on Club Nitro RX’s premium amenities is detailed below.
Nitro Circus DNA:
Combining the intense competition of rallycross with the big air excitement of Nitro Circus, Nitro RX is truly where cars fly and tracks thrill. Claiming the coveted series championship not only requires beating the stacked driver field, but also tackling Nitro RX’s massive purpose-built courses. Inspired by motocross, these feature huge jumps, steep sand berms and high banked corners.
Nitro RX has been held in a wide variety of environments during the 2022/23 season, ranging from the legendary tarmac of the UK’s Lydden Hill Race Circuit, and the rolling rollercoaster of Minneapolis’ ERX Motor Park to the iconic all-dirt surface of Los Angeles’ Glen Helen Raceway. At venerable Stampede Park, Nitro RX will add snow and ice to the mix.
Electrifying Performance:
In its revolutionary all-electric FC1-X, Nitro RX has a car that is up to the challenge. Racing in Nitro RX’s new top class, Group E, the FC1-X is the most powerful vehicle in rallycross. Capable of producing the electric equivalent of 1,070 peak horsepower (800 kW), it can accelerate from 0-60 in just 1.4 seconds and launch faster off the line than an F1 car.
Immersive Fan Experience, Off-Track Fun:
With its unique open paddock layout, located inside the adjacent Nutrien Western Event Centre, Nitro Rallycross will offer fans an immersive atmosphere where they can get a behind-the-scenes look at the teams, drivers and cars.
It includes the all-new Nitro RX fan experience, which includes an entertainment stage featuring music, as well as a gaming zone, a concession area with local food trucks and an electric RC activation.
Calgary fans can enjoy special amenities with the all-new Club Nitro RX VIP Experience. Highlighted by an elevated private trackside viewing location and exclusive Club Nitro RX area, this new premium package gets fans closer to Nitro RX than ever before.
The event will also feature a fan autograph session, open to all attendees, that allows fans to meet the world’s leading drivers in person.
Nitro RX Heads North:
Nitro RX Calgary is part of the series’ Canadian debut. Over the past decade, Canada has hosted some of Nitro Circus’ biggest live moments, including a 2017 Calgary stop at McMahon Stadium. Now Nitro RX is fueling four-wheel competition with that same boundary-breaking passion as it takes thrilling spectacle to the next level.
Global Broadcast:
Enthusiasts outside of Calgary can experience the excitement too. Nitro RX’s global broadcast will reach over 180 countries worldwide. In the U.S., where NBC is Nitro RX’s exclusive broadcast partner, Peacock livestreams every round of the 2022/23 season with additional highlight programming airing on CNBC.
Nitro RX Calgary is the penultimate round of Nitro RX’s 2022/23 calendar, setting the stage for Nitro RX’s highly-anticipated March season finale. It is the culmination of Nitro RX’s first global calendar, which kicked off in Europe, beginning in June with the U.K. series launch then a Sweden round in July. A return to America followed, starting in October with stops in Minneapolis and Los Angeles before hitting Phoenix last weekend. Next, after a holiday break, Nitro RX will resume in January at Quebec’s Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières prior to charging into Stampede Park.
Tourism Calgary is the presenting partner of Nitro RX Calgary. Tourism Calgary is the official destination marketing and development organization for Calgary’s tourism industry. Calgary is renowned for its vibrant energy and community spirit, and sport and cultural events are at the heart of it all. A long history of hosting excellence combined with deep-rooted partnerships and a continued focus on health and safety uniquely position Calgary to be the Ultimate Host City.
Other Nitro RX Calgary event partners include A SHOC Energy, Yokohama Tire, and myenergi.
ABOUT NITRO RALLYCROSS
Launched in 2018 by motorsports icon Travis Pastrana and the innovators of Nitro Circus, Nitro Rallycross has revolutionized motorsport. With innovative purpose-built courses, banked turns inspired by the wide-open action of Supercross and short-form, head-to-head competition, Nitro RX creates high-impact, thrill-packed racing. Nitro RX’s custom-built tracks – featuring the biggest jumps seen in motorsports – create unrivalled racing excitement. The full-throttle competition is now set to go global with Nitro Rallycross’ expansion into a full standalone championship series. Nitro RX is also adding Group E, an electric circuit featuring the all-new FC1-X, the most powerful Rallycross vehicle ever built. For more information, visit NitroRallycross.com.
CONTACTS
Greg Terlizzi (Thrill One Sports & Entertainment) // [email protected]
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