New Zealand’s Ben Townley will return to racing as soon as next month, this week confirmed for the Monster Energy Cup in Las Vegas on 15 October.

Prior to joining the Eastern Regional Supercross Lites class in 2007, Townley captured 12 national titles in New Zealand and 13 World Motocross Championship Grand Prix wins.

Townley capped off his Lites class rookie season with three wins and two additional podium finishes and was crowned the class’ champion.

Following setbacks with injuries in the pursuing seasons, Townley is back in action ready to take a shot at the Monster Million.

“I’m really excited to race at a higher level in the states again,” said Townley. “Ironically, the last time I raced supercross was at Sam Boyd Stadium in 2007, so it’s been a while.

“The atmosphere racing in a stadium is exciting and I’m looking forward to doing it again.”

The hybrid track, which will blend elements from both supercross and motocross, has many riders eager to see the final product.

“I’m excited to see what Ricky [Carmichael] and Jeremy [McGrath] have in store for us,” added Townley. “The hybrid factor and general concept of this race is really interesting to me.

“I feel if there is a good balance between motocross and supercross it will make for some really interesting racing.”

The unique hybrid track will consist of supercross/motocross terrain and will have a tremendous motocross-style influence, making it unlike any other stadium race in the world.