Chris Cole and Alex Perelson will defend their MMC titles against some very stiff competition, including Bastien Salabanzi, Ryan Decenzo, Peter Ramondetta, David Gonzalez, Keegan Sauder, Geoff Rowley, Tommy Sandoval, Dennis Busenitz, Justin Brock, Anthony Van Engelen, Bob Burnquist, Pierre Luc Gagnon (2008 MMC Champ), Rune Glifberg and Bucky Lasek. The full roster will be posted on www.maloofmoneycup.com.
New for 2010, the event schedule features a Masters of Street and a Masters of Vert demo to kick-off the 2010 Orange County contest. Sponsored by S-One Helmets, Steadham Skate Industries, Independent Trucks, Bones Wheels and Powell Peralta, the Masters demos will feature skating icons such as Christian Hosoi, Steve Caballero, Jesse Martinez, Ron Allen, Lance Mountain, Eddie Reategui, Eric Dressen, Chris Miller, Lester Kasai, Steve Steadham, Duane Peters, Tony Magnusson, Kevin Staab, Jeff Grosso, Eric Nash, Ben Schroeder, Pat Ngoho and Mike Mcgill. A special autograph signing with the Masters will take place Wednesday at the Masters? booth in the Festival Village. Check the MMC website for autograph signing days/times.
"Everyone at Vans is excited about the addition of the Masters to the Orange County Maloof Money Cup," said Steve Van Doren, Vans vice president of events and promotions. ?It's important for kids to see the roots of skateboarding and how it's influenced skating today. We feel honored to be able to see these guys still shredding."

Now in its third year, the Maloof Money Cup OC is the largest pursed event in the history of professional skateboarding with nearly $450,000 in cash and prizes. The 2010 MMC Orange County will feature LIVE television coverage on FUEL TV as well as a live webcast capturing every second of the action on www.fuel.tv/maloofmoneycup.
Stay tuned for upcoming MMC announcements, including the 2010 Orange County course designs, the World Industries Am Championships roster and the full competition and event schedule.

As part of the 2010 OC Fair, the Maloof Money Cup brings fairgoers an exciting opportunity to see the world?s best professional and up-and-coming amateur skateboarders compete. The OC Fair was recently named the No. 11 top U.S. fair in attendance. In 2009, the OC Fair saw 1,072,018 visitors through its gates during its 23-day run. The OC Fair is poised to break into the Top 10 in 2010, which will mark its 120th year. The 2010 OC Fair (www.ocfair.com), located off the 405 and 55 freeways at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa, will run from July 16 ? August 15 (open Wednesday-Sunday).

About The Maloof Money Cup The Maloof Money Cup, presented by Vans, is the world?s premiere showcase for amateur and professional skateboarding. In 2010, MMC expanded to Queens, New York, building a world-class skatepark that was donated to the community after the contest. MMC returns to Orange County for a third straight year August 4-8 (during the 2010 OC Fair) and will award nearly $450,000 in cash and prizes in four professional U.S. championship competitions: the VOLCOM Street Pro, Women?s Pro Street, Carl?s Jr. Pro Vert Championships and the World Industries Amateur Championships. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations or at the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office at the Pacific Amphitheatre. Ticket prices range from $15 - $50. Join our network to share the competition experience with a global audience and be the first to know about exciting upcoming MMC news and exclusive contests. Go to www.maloofmoneycup.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter: @maloofmoneycup.