Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jake Weimer is hoping to carry over his previous form at Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium when he races for $1-million at the inaugural Monster Energy Cup on 15 October.

Weimer, who was the 2010 Western Regional Supercross Lites class champion, has nine-career Lites class wins and seven additional podium finishes.

When asked about the unique hybrid-style track incorporating both supercross and motocross elements, Weimer said he’s looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead.

“Because we’ve never really had a race like this before, it could make for some interesting battles,” Weimer said. “I have done well racing the supercross finale here at Sam Boyd Stadium, which is typically hard-packed and dry, so I hope my experience can carry over to this hybrid track.”

In 2011, following a five-year run in the Lites class, Weimer stepped up to the Supercross class, but an unfortunate injury prior to the start of the season left him sidelined for 15 of the 17 races.

Fully-rested after his injury, Weimer will be back on the KX450F ready to battle against the world’s top riders in this one-of-a-kind race.

“Anytime you have a chance to win $1-million in one night, you want to take advantage of it,” Weimer added. “I definitely want to go there and do well. It’s cool that Feld and Monster have stepped up to make this a unique event.”