DALLAS – On Thursday, Sept. 16th, sports fans that enjoy heart pounding, fast-paced action will again have an opportunity to cheer for some of professional cycling’s biggest stars as the TX Tough Grand Prix III returns to Dallas in Victory Park – Thursday, September 16th.

However, this year spectators can expect added drama because the USA CRITS Championship Series organizers have selected the TX Tough Grand Prix III as this year’s final showdown where theOverall Series Champion will be crowned. Although seldom used, CRITS is an acronym for Criterium Racing in theStates.

On March 9 the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau, the American Airlines Center, TX TOUGH, Children’s Medical Center, and USA CRITS gathered Dallas media to officially announce Dallas’ hosting of the USA CRITS Finals.