Courtesy of US Open
Chad Reed will be on hand for the US Open with 7/5 odds to win.
The Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open, from Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena, will once again air on CBS Sports Saturday, October 18 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. (EST). This year's broadcast format will not only show the exciting racing action at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, but will also include many features on the riders themselves.
Feature driven, the 90 minute package will capture the two-nights of racing action and will also focus on the development of the riders' personalities on and off the track. The show will give network viewers and longstanding fans a unique look inside the 2008 Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open. In addition, the broadcast will follow all of the emerging racing stories, including the Trifecta, the legends rematch race between Jeff Matiasevich and Damon Bradshaw and the 85cc Mini Invitational.
"This is the 10th anniversary of the Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open, and we are putting together what we believe is the best television package in the history of the race," said Todd Jendro, senior director of supercross, Feld Motor Sports. "Last year our television viewers were treated to arguably the most exciting races in the history of this event. Plus, our revised format will treat viewers to a behind-the-scenes look at the stars of the Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open."
During the past two seasons on CBS Sports, the Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open reached nearly 1.5 million households.
US Open Odds
The MGM Grand Race & Sports Book announced the odds for the Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open inside Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena October 10-12. Former Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open champion James Stewart is the favorite with 6/5 odds.
The odds posted by MGM Grand Race and Sports Book for all riders participating in the Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open are set forth below as of October 6, 2008
Rider Odds
James Stewart 6/5
Chad Reed 7/5
Josh Hill 9/2
Andrew Short 9/2
Broc Hepler 10/1
Ryan Dungey 10/1
Travis Preston 12/1
Ivan Tedesco 12/1
Michael Byrne 15/1
Dan Reardon 20/1
Nico Izzi 22/1
Ryan Clark 25/1
Heath Voss 25/1
Jeff Alessi 25/1
Ryan Morais 30/1
Tommy Hahn 35/1
Field (All Others) 11/2
Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open Match-Up
Rider Odds
Chad Reed +105
James Stewart -125
