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lthough submerged in torrential rains, the theoretical dust has settled on the 2018 racing season. The bright lights of stadium radiation have been discontinued, along with AMA outdoor series coming to a conclusion a few months ago. With the Motocross of Nations providing fans with a bit of appetizing delight, the meat and potatoes of off-season racing is upon us so to speak; with the Monster Cup looking to captivate audiences around the globe. It’s a race of seldom circumstances, a true spectacle in the overall realm of motor-
cycle racing. A quintessential blend of rugged outdoor elements and Supercross technicality, it truly provides a platform like no other. Three moto formats force riders to remain focused across a larger range of gate drops, emphasizing the idea of consistency as a serious notion. The ten lap main events provide fans with an optimum time slot, seemingly in perfect harmony with the attention span of today’s youth; not to mention, an opportunity for these mere triathletes to leave it all on the line in a blitzkrieg type manner. And if the aforementioned variables weren’t enough, the lucrative bounty for a clean sweep has riders salivating prior to each race’s commencement; as Monster Energy is offering a hefty, one million in cash to a competitor who can leave with an overall numerical score of three, taking a trilogy of victories. With a showcase of both professional and amateur stardom, on the world’s biggest stage, the Monster Energy Cup for 2018 was one that could withstand the test of time, yearning to be talked about for years to come.
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