For the past several weeks officials with the PRO XCT series and the Interbike trade show have been hashing out the details of moving the PRO XCT finals from the original September 26th date to the 22nd when it would be held in conjunction with the final day of the Outdoor Dirt Demo. Race officials were hoping to build on the excitement of the Dirt Demo. After lengthy negotiations and an overwhelming show of support for the move the plan has ultimately failed to take shape for 2009.
Earlier today, marketing director for the US Cup and PRO XCT, Ty Kday announced that after much thought and deliberation, the final round of the PRO XCT series set in Las Vegas will stick to its scheduled running date of Saturday the 26th at Boot Leg Canyon.
While we had overwhelming support from the industry, teams and riders to host the PRO XCT on Tuesday the 22nd in conjunction with the Dirt Demo, last minute scheduling, logistics and permit issues did not make it feasible for 2009.
Men's PRO XCT leader Max Plaxton
The US cup is engaged in talks with Interbike about hosting a Pro only event at the 2010 Dirt Demo, and we will keep you posted as new information becomes available.
Again the US Cup wants to thank all the people who supported our efforts to host the PRO XCT with the Interbike dirt demo.
