Bud Feldkamp, President of Glen Helen Raceway Inc. is proud to announce that this year’s Glen Helen National will be known as the “South Point Hotel & Casino Motocross National,” which will also be the opening round of the “Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championship series.” The world’s top motocross riders will kick off the chase for this prestigious title on Saturday May 23, 2009.

“We at the South Point are no strangers to motor sports, and are honored to support the 2009 Glen Helen Motocross National,” South Point Hotel and Casino owner Michael Gaughan said. “These are the best Motocross riders in the world competing for the biggest motocross championship title in the world. Southern California motocross fans deserve a high-quality show like this.”

For the first time ever the event will be televised on the Speed Channel the same day as the competition.

“Glen Helen Raceway is honored to have Michael Gaughan, a long time off-road racer, and the South Point Hotel & Casino join us as the title sponsor for the 2009 Motocross National.” Feldkamp expressed. “I can’t say enough about Michael and his incredible staff. My hope is that through this collaboration, our dedicated fans will take the opportunity to experience the South Point Hotel & Casino for themselves.”

To get the “Holeshot” in Las Vegas, visit the South Point Hotel & Casino at www.southpointcasino.com

For more information on this event go to the Glen Helen website at www.glenhelen.com