pastarana to appear on the tonight show friday may 12th
Posted: Tue May 09, 2000 10:35 pm
LOS ANGELES, Ca - Suzuki's motocross phenom, Travis Pastrana, is set to join
six-time AMA Supercross champion, Jeremy McGrath on the Friday, May 12th
Tonight Show.
In an effort to replicate the thrill-a-minute action and excitement that is
Supercross, Tonight Show Producer Steve Ridgeway chose to invite the two
racers to be part of the show.
Pace Motor Sports and Dirt Wurx will bring more that 1000 yards of dirt
(that's more than 175 truckloads!) onto the NBC lot and construct a
downsized version of an actual Supercross track complete with a whoop
section, triple jump and a rhythm section. With Pastrana and McGrath both
appearing.this specially designed track will certainly provide an incredible
backdrop for a true case of extraordinary talent.
This marks a milestone of sorts for the sport of Supercross.a very
broadbased, national audience in the millions, that may not otherwise be
privy to the sport, will receive a very realistic sample of the wonderful
sport of Supercross!
According to Tonight Show Producer Steve Ridgeway, initial response to the
Pastrana/McGrath May 12th appearance has be exceptional. The Tonight Show
with Jay Leno airs nightly on NBC.