Bercy 2009, once more the best of Supercross !
By TMX Archives on 12th Oct 09
As usual in the wake of the Motocross of Nations when the outdoor season is over the fastest off-road motorcycle racers begin to focus on their Supercross programmes and once more at the end of this month the best riders from across the discipline will travel to Paris Bercy for the greatest and most prestigious Supercross meeting organized in Europe. Bercy can be classified as a legendary event and the upcoming 27thedition of this historic competition will promise another great weekend ofsport, spectacle and fun. On the evenings of October 30/31 and November 1, thetop American and French SX riders will flock to the famous ‘Palais Omnisportsof Paris Bercy' along with 35,000 excited fans who contribute to the meeting'sunique atmosphere and have forged its renowned reputation.
Along with Johnny O'Mara, David Bailey, Ricky Johnson, Jeff Ward, JeffStanton or Jean Michel Bayle as some of the previous winners, 2008 victor JamesStewart is a true legend of Supercross and will be back in a few weeks todefend his ‘King of Bercy' title. James, who is the fastest SX rider on theplanet, participated in the show last year and now, after a summer break freeof motocross commitments, the reigning World Supercross champion will be theleader of the American contingent in Bercy. David Millsaps, Josh Hill, JustinBrayton and Tommy Hahn will be his team-mates in the traditional duel with theFrench collective.
Two reigning World Champions will lead the French team: Marvin Musquin(MX2) and Pierre Alexandre Renet (MX3). Musquin won his first career trophiesand titles in Supercross and he will make his first appearance in France since he was crowned in Brazil.Runner-up of the 2006 incarnation Renet will enact his comeback in Bercy, whileGautier Paulin, Gregory Aranda and Benjamin Coisy who have a great potential inSupercross will complete Team France.
Bercy would not be complete without FMX riders and once more the showwill strive to the ‘max' with Matt Rebeaud, Mike Mason, Tom and Charles Pagesputting on three separate exhibitions: whips, tricks, and later back-flips. Addthe French SX Tour, an 85cc and a 125 junior race, the traditional Pom Pomgirls, music and laser show to the overall occasion and you have the perfectprogram for a great evening!
The event start at 8 pm on Friday and Saturday,at 3 pm on Sunday
Tickets available at €64 and €82.50 on www.ticketnet.fror see below the special offer for foreign visitors:
Available only for Friday 30thof October and Sunday 1st of November: special prize of €73.50(instead of 82.50) for an adult, €64 for children under 15.
Tickets will be held in Paris Bercy at thespecial desk ‘Operation Presse et Sites Etrangers', and for all travelinformation and support please contact ‘Larivière Voyages' by phone at+33 141 40 32 65
More information's about the event on www.supercrossbercy.com
