2006 World SX GP/AMA SX calendar announced.

AMA Pro Racing and Clear Channel Entertainment have announced the 2005-2006 THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series schedule, which features some familiar venues and one historic new one.

Last season saw both titles claimed by Ricky Carmichael and the Suzuki star will start his pursuit of a second World Supercross GP - and fifth 250cc AMA Supercross - crown at Toronto on December 3 (SX GP) and Anaheim on January 7 (AMA).

Following the two Canadian World SX GP rounds, the FIM series will - as in previous seasons - combine with the AMA championship for the remainder of the season, with the exception of Daytona, which is for AMA points only.

The new stop on the schedule is Detroit's Ford Field, which was completed in August 2002, and is home to the NFL's Detroit Lions. The $500 million dollar facility has 65,000 seats and is in the heart of downtown Detroit.

A sprawling 1.85 million square feet stadium, Ford Field has four levels of suites and a seven story atrium. Ford Field replaces the race held at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan, which is scheduled to be torn down in 2006.

"Last year was a special season for me, and I look forward to returning to the stadiums that have been a part of my career for years," said Carmichael. "The addition of Ford Field is exciting because racing at a new venue challenges the riders and teams and gives the fans a new look at Supercross.

"I enjoy racing on the west coast but I'm very comfortable on all of the east coast tracks. I look forward to defending my titles in 2005-2006 against talented riders like James Stewart, Chad Reed and Kevin Windham," added RC.

"Once again we are delighted to bring the world's fastest growing motorsport to some of the most prestigious stadiums around the country and into Canada," said Charlie Mancuso, president of Clear Channel Entertainment - Motor Sports. "The markets we will play in this year will allow tremendous exposure for the sponsors, the riders, the teams and the sport in general."

"AMA Supercross continues to be a great product," said AMA Pro Racing CEO Scott Hollingsworth. "We've got the best riders in the world competing in the best venues in front of the most passionate fans. Rider and factory participation remains strong as does sponsor interest. Along with Clear Channel, we're looking forward to another tremendous year."

2005-2006 World SX GP/AMA SX calendar.

Dec. 3, 2005 Sky Dome Toronto, ON, Canada**
Dec. 10, 2005 B.C. Place Stadium Vancouver, BC, Canada**
Jan. 7, 2006 Angel Stadium of Anaheim Anaheim, CA
Jan. 14, 2006 Bank One Park Phoenix, AZ
Jan. 21, 2006 Angel Stadium of Anaheim Anaheim, CA
Jan. 28, 2006 SBC Park San Francisco, CA
Feb. 4, 2006 Angel Stadium of Anaheim Anaheim, CA
Feb. 11, 2006 Qualcomm Stadium San Diego, CA
Feb. 18, 2006 Edward Jones Dome St. Louis, MO
Feb. 25, 2006 Georgia Dome Atlanta, GA
March 4, 2006 RCA Dome Indianapolis, IN
March 11, 2006 Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, FL*
March 18, 2006 Citrus Bowl Orlando, FL
March 25, 2006 Ford Field Detroit , MI
April 1, 2006 Reliant Stadium Houston, TX
April 22, 2006 Texas Stadium Dallas, TX
April 29, 2006 Qwest Field Seattle, WA
May 6, 2006 Sam Boyd Stadium Las Vegas, NV

* AMA only.
** World SX GP only.