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ESPN2 to Rebroadcast AMA Supercross Races in July

16 July 1997

R97076			
July 14, 1997		
For Immediate Release	

ESPN2 TO REBROADCAST AMA SUPERCROSS RACES IN JULY

WESTERVILLE, Ohio -- If you missed any of the 1997 AMA Supercross Series
action, ESPN2 is giving everyone another chance to catch some of the best
action from the '97 season.

The Deuce will rebroadcast nine of the best races of the season during the
month of July.  On July 15 you can check out 1997 AMA Supercross Champion
Jeff Emig get his season on track with his first win, Sun Devil Stadium in
Tempe, Ariz. Emig's Kawasaki teammate, Damon Huffman, earned his first
career Supercross national victory at Atlanta's Georgia Dome. Huffman fans
can relive that glorious moment on July 21. On July 22 you can again watch
Jeremy McGrath get his first Supercross victory on a Suzuki in Minneapolis.

Be sure to watch these and many other AMA Supercross races on ESPN2 in July.
All races will be shown at 3 P.M. Eastern time. Dates and times are subject
to change by ESPN if necessary due to live programming commitments,
breaking news, etc.

ESPN 2 1997 SUPERCROSS TELECAST SCHEDULE

Venue			Air Date
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Phoenix, AZ		July 15	
Seattle, WA		July 16
Indianapolis, IN	July 18
Atlanta, GA		July 21
Minneapolis, MN		July 22
Houston, TX		July 23
Orlando, FL		July 25
St. Louis, MO		July 28
Pontiac, MI		July 29


Contact: Connie Fleming 
Phone: (614) 891-2425   
Fax: (614) 891-7368 

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