Two cutting-edge motorsports, MotoSurf and MotoSkate American cup events will debut in Huntsville for three days of competition July 8-10, 2022.
Huntsville is a city known as a hub of innovation and technology, so when the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) was approached by MotoSurf America about making the Rocket City a stop along its North American tour, it made for a perfect fit.
MotoSurf, which is powered by JetSurf motorized surfboards, brings competitors from around the world to compete on a track that will be created at the Brahan Spring Lagoon.
MotoSkate, which is a race of competitors on motorized skateboards, brings those same surfing skills to the land with the half-mile course considering several options in the area.
“We are proud to partner with Huntsville to bring the MotoSurf and MotoSkate games this summer,” said Martin Jancalek, director of the MotoSurf Games. “As a growing region in the technology sector, it fits our event well as we continue to stay on the cutting edge of technology with the latest engineering in the surfboards and skateboards. “All of our competitors are excited to add Huntsville to the tour schedule and we look forward to a great championship weekend this summer.”
The Huntsville stop is the second of the four-stop tour of North America, after opening the season at Lake Geneva, FL, on April 22, and wrapping up its U.S. portion on Aug. 22 in Sebring, FL.
More than 90 competitors from around the globe will take part in the competition, with different disciplines as well as men’s, women’s, and youth categories.
The weekend long event culminates with a 30-minute recap show on CBS Sports Network, with a segment showcasing Huntsville during the broadcast.
“As a destination that is constantly on the forefront of technology, it is exciting to have a cutting-edge sport like MotoSurf bring their events to Huntsville,” said Judy Ryals, President/CEO of the CVB. “This is a truly unique event that not only reimagines Brahan Spring Park as a race track, but also spreads the word about our destination to television audiences and beyond.”
With the competitors coming in early that week for practice and the international presence it brings, the event is expected to bring a $500,000 economic impact to Huntsville.
“MotoSurf brings a completely new sport to Huntsville and we look forward to seeing it up close this summer for the first time,” said Mark Russell, Executive Director of the Huntsville Sports Commission. “Having an international tour bring their events to Huntsville continues to show how great a sports destination we have.”
To preview the event, view this video from the MotoSurf World Cup in 2021. For more information on MotoSurf and its 2022 season, visit their website at MotoSurfAmerica.com.
(Contributed by The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau)
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