CHAMPION JEFF EMIG SAT DOWN WITH FOX SPORTS
Three-time AMA Motocross Champion and also 1997 AMA Supercross Champ Jeff Emig just recently took a seat with Fox Sports to go over the 2015 Monster Power AMA Supercross an FIM Globe Championship. Emig, a 2004 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Popularity inductee, has been with Fox Sports considering that 2006 and will certainly call the activity this year along with Ralph Sheheen. The entire period broadcasts survive FOX Sports family of networks, with round one from Anaheim airing survive on Fox Sports 1 January 3. We could likewise catch the activity on Fox Sports GO. FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES: By protecting Monster Energy Supercross champ Ryan Villopoto leaving the series as well as popular former champ James Stewart suspended for 2015, just what do you anticipate the very early “on-track” tales to be around?
EMIG: Deepness of field. I seem like there is a tremendous quantity of remarkably gifted racers dressing for this year’s championship. Plus, they are all collaborating with several of the most effective physical fitness instructors in the world of sporting activity. They know that with 2 of the most extremely decorated champs the sporting activity has ever before seen out, it can be anybody’s title come round 17. We will be making use of the Hashtag #WhosNext all period long to follow the activity. FOX SPORTS: Which bikers prepare making the step from strong racer to title competitor in 2015 and also why?
EMIG: Ken Roczen, Trey Canard, Justin Barcia, Davi Milsaps, Eli Tomac, Dean Wilson, Blake Baggett, Cole Seely, Justin Brayton … which’s simply a listing of bikers that haven’t currently won the title. Chad Reed, as well as Ryan Dungey, are favorites, as well. So, that’s eleven, and also we still need to wait and see exactly how bikers like Will Hahn as well as Broc Tickle perform after coming back from injury.
FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES: Who are the young bikers in the sporting activity to keep an eye on in 2015? Who could be a factor faster compared to anticipated and also why? EMIG: I believe this year’s crop of newbies in the premier class is going to make an impact early. Dean Wilson, Jason Anderson, Cole Seely as well as Blake Baggett all have race victories on their resume. Just time will tell if we have the next Jeremy McGrath on the line or otherwise.
FOX SPORTS: Supercross appreciated fantastic year-to-year development in more youthful TELEVISION target market numbers in 2014 (up 35% with Males 18-35; typical audience age went down from 45.7 to 40.7). Just what is it regarding SX that draws in that target market? EMIG: Dirt bikes, terrific race action, accidents, professional athletes, music, pyro, awesome pit celebrations Beast Girls … Did I miss out on anything? FOX SPORTS: Which active racer would you most want to race against and why?
EMIG: I’m not exactly sure I wish to race any kind of energetic racer. They are all so well prepared this year. I feel it would certainly be extremely difficult to defeat them in a 20-lap centerpiece. That being claimed, I would certainly like the chance for Ricky Carmichael as well as me to get from the FOX Sports program booth and also go at it … simply again. To add the full period schedule to your schedule, simply Tweet #SXonFOX to @FOXSports1 and check your notices or check out FOXSports1.com. For the full as well as special Beast Power Supercross on FOX Sports television routine, please browse through http://bit.ly/13qGP8O
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