Pickerington, ohio ama pro racing has announced rider numbers for competitors in the 2007 ampd mobile ama supercross series and ama toyota motocross championship presented by fmf. Since 1924, the ama has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. Monster energy kawasakis ryan villopoto capped of his titlewinning season by earning his 10th monster energy ama supercross race tonight before 39,504 fans at sam boyd stadium. The following ama documents are available in adobe acrobat pdf format. Pro expert level riders who wish to be endorsed for ama pro motocross or. The ama supercross championship is an american motorcycle racing series. Race hub atlanta 2020 full results february 29, 2020. The rules in this book apply to races run as part of the monster. Forty years later supercross boasts some of the most popular motorcycle races in the united states often selling out football and baseball stadiums across the country. The general feeling was that that displacement would eventually give the much heavier thumper a chance against twostroke 250s, which is what the oem knew they would be racing against if they wanted to compete in ama supercross and ama motocross. The event proved so popular that in 1974 supercross held its inaugural season with three ama sanctioned races spread over several weeks. Supercross is a contact sport what goes around comes around.
These riders are allowed to race either 250cc twostroke motorcycles or 450cc fourstrokes. The motocross race series was founded and sanctioned by the american motorcyclist association ama in 1972. Mar 08, 2006 here is a story that appeared in the november 2005 issue of mxait is all about the ama gas rule, cheating, fuel testing and the fim connection. Read more motoamerica to host swap meet and motorcycle show at laguna seca. Henry is no stranger to the extreme sport showcase, with a supermoto gold in 2005, and a bronze the following year. Supercross definition is a motorcycle race held in a stadium on a dirt track having hairpin turns and high jumps. Two 2 road to supercross points are earned by each rider that places in the top 5 overall in the 250a class main event at any supercross amateur race. You may have watched an ama supercrossmotocross race and wondered how the points are tallied and how the champion is determined. After a lot of debate and handwringing, the rule went into effect for the 1997 season. The rule book applies to all amasanctioned competition.
In the first several rounds of the ama supercross series, we. Ama announces 2018 pro supercross and motocross numbers. Nov 28, 2012 in a nutshell, we oversee elements such as rulebooks, officiating, rider and crew registrations, rule infractions, motorcycle homologation, and timing and scoring. Ama pro racing announces 2007 supercrossmotocross national. Additionally, removed tires from the outside half or racetrack side of the pit box must not exceed the proximity limits to other pit boxes, as detailed in the nascar rule book. By qualifying out of his heat for the main event, chad reed cr22husqvarna tied. Ama pro racing licensed motocross riders or ama racing supercross licensed riders or any riders holding a professional racing license from another country must adhere to the following criteria to be eligible for amateur national competition.
Below is a statement from merrill vanderslice, the director of competition with ama pro racing, and it might help in understanding the rules and officiating of ama supercross series events. Ama pro riders finishing top 10 overall in supercross series 450 class. Part of an ama motorcycle racers salary comes from the prize money won at each race. As the worlds largest motorcycling organization, the ama advocates for motorcyclists interests. For schedules and event registration information, please visit.
The 450 supercross class is the premier racing division with all of the top riders. Supercross is conducted within a stadiumtype facility on a specially constructed racetrack. The team space team space is defined as the space in the paddock area of the event. Lots of fans have been calling, emailing, and posting about the rules of supercross, especially with the close racing of the past few weeks.
Sx is widely used to represent the sport of supercross, mx for motocross, ax for arenacross, fmx for freestyle motocross, etc. Ama pro racing announces new partner for ama us supercross. Riders who have earned a national number or qualified for a national or supercross, earned a top five position in an nesc proexpert championship series or earned a total of 220 promotional points are pro riders. These races are composed of the two classes, 450sx and 250sx. There are 17 events in the ama supercross season for the 450 class, 9 races for the 250 lites west, and 9 races for the 250 lites east. Supercross championship series commencing with the 2003 season and extending through. This format includes all of the text and graphics of the printed documents. Riders who have earned a national number or qualified for a national or supercross, earned a top five position in an nesc pro expert championship series or earned a total of 220 promotional points are pro riders. Disqualification unless otherwise defined will mean the forfeiture of all awards. Geico hondas wil hahn won the first eastern regional 250sx class championship of his career as threetime amsoil arenacross champion tyler bowers won the first 250sx class. Lefrancois to fill in for both fredrik noren and joey savatgy at daytona. Ama supercross articles cycle news archive cycle news.
Become familiar with the definitions found in the glossary. You may have watched an ama supercross motocross race and wondered how the points are tallied and how the champion is determined. The rules in this book apply to races run as part of the monster energy ama supercross, an fim world championship. Yamaha racing legend doug henry returns to the espn xgames aspen snocross adaptive track with high hopes of adding a fifth xgames medal to his extensive motorsports trophy case. Nascar modifies definition for uncontrolled tires speed sport. The series is the major outdoor motocross series in the united states and is managed by mx sports pro racing. The team space team space is defined as the space in the paddock area of the. Ama supercross ama supercross is one of the highestprofile motorsports in the world. Supplemental regulations are additions to the rule book based on the needs of a specific series. Ama supercross 101 learn about supercross the races and. This rulebook contains rules and technical requirements governing all events that make up the nergy monster eama supercross, an fim world championship. American motorcyclist association american motorcyclist. Atvmx events are hosted at motocross racetracks throughout the united states.
Houston in front of a crowd of 49,841 fans inside nrg stadium, monster energy supercross, an fim world championship, made an epic return to houston saturday night, with jason anderson winning round two of the series. Nascar modifies definition for uncontrolled tires speed. Jan 14, 2008 the ama focuses on rights, riding and racing through its government relations work, by sanctioning road and offroad riding activities and overseeing professional and amateur racing events. The average salary of an ama motorcycle racer sapling. Ama professional racing american motorcyclist association. Championship mud racing cmr 18 saw its infancy in 2006 as leaders of the atv industry recognized a need for uniformity of classes and rules of various local mud bog events. Supercross definition of supercross by merriamwebster. To be eligible to race in any of the supercross futures classes riders must be age and skill appropriate to the class they will be competing in and must hold a current ama membership. The 2018 season will be the most exciting and entertaining of alltime as a new era of monster energy ama supercross, an fim world championship, will change the battleground forever with a revised points system, the addition of three triple crown monster energy. Championship mud racing cmr saw its infancy in 2006 as leaders of the atv industry recognized a need for uniformity of classes and rules of various local mud bog events.
Charles lefrancois to join jgrmxyoshimurasuzuki racing for select sx rounds. This is the amas official facebook page for ama supercross. Mar 23, 2016 we talked to the amas director of supercross and pro racing relations, kevin crowther, on tuesday evening to find out. Ama supercross, 2012 ama supercross events tickets. The ama amateur competition rulebook is for the exclusive use of amachartered clubs and promoters running amasanctioned events.
Atvmx consists of several groups, including the pro ama pro and amateur atva series. Monster energy ama supercross tickets on sale now, 3% discount code. One point between roczen, tomac as we head to tampa. Race formats with the qualifying procedure, laps, and times will be distributed at each event. Adobe acrobat reader required for printing on any platform. The ama sanctions more motorsports competition than any other organization in the world.
With respect to other professional racing series, i work with mx sports and ama pro racing to maintain consistency between ama supercross and motocross. The american motorcyclist association has announced the professional competition numbers for prolicensed riders competing in monster energy ama supercross, an fim world championship, and the lucas oil ama pro motocross. The 2018 season will be the most exciting and entertaining of alltime as a new era of monster energy ama supercross, an fim world championship, will change the battleground forever with a revised points system, the. It features worldclass athletes pushing motorcycles to their limits in stadium settings across the country. Apr 10, 2009 sx is widely used to represent the sport of supercross, mx for motocross, ax for arenacross, fmx for freestyle motocross, etc. While most motocross races had been held in the remote, rural. Founded by the american motorcyclist association ama in 1974, the ama supercross championship races are held from january through early may. Courtesy of the american motorcyclist association pickerington, oh, sept. Ama supercross 101 learn about supercross the races. Here is a story that appeared in the november 2005 issue of mxait is all about the ama gas rule, cheating, fuel testing and the fim connection. The two racing classes will now be known as ama supercross for 250cc twostroke and 450cc fourstroke machinery and ama supercross lites for 125cc twostroke and 250cc fourstroke equipment. Feld entertainment announced today that tickets for the 2018 monster energy supercross season will go on sale tomorrow, october 24. The history of supercross 40th anniversary motosport. Pickerington, ohio the american motorcyclist association has announced the professional competition numbers for prolicensed riders competing in monster energy ama supercross, an fim world championship, and the lucas oil ama pro motocross championship for the 2016 season.
Read more josh hayes to compete in round one of australian superbike championship. Rules and applications american flat track ama pro racing. A minimum of six 6 road to supercross points are required. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the ama sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. It all begin in 1971 when the ama conducted a professional motocross race on a temporary track at daytona international speedway. Riders qualifying for the final 40 in pro motocross 250 or 450 class and earning more than 40 pro motocross. Oct 23, 2017 feld entertainment announced today that tickets for the 2018 monster energy supercross season will go on sale tomorrow, october 24. There are 17 events in the ama supercross season for the 450 class, 9 races for. The most popular amateur motorsport in america read more. All riders use the assigned professional number for competition. In addition to these supercross futures supplemental rules all racing is governed by the 2020 ama racing rulebook. May 05, 20 monster energy kawasakis ryan villopoto capped of his titlewinning season by earning his 10th monster energy ama supercross race tonight before 39,504 fans at sam boyd stadium. Geico hondas wil hahn won the first eastern regional 250sx class championship of his career as threetime amsoil arenacross champion tyler bowers won the first 250sx class race of his career.
The roczentomac rivaly rolls into san diego for round 6. Read more altus motorsports and hagerty partner for the 2020 motoamerica season. Supercross championship series commencing with the 2003 season and extending through the 2009 season. There are two main classes that race in monster energy ama supercross.
Questions regarding the motocross section of the rule book should be directed to. The rules in this book apply to races run as part of the grand national. Supercross is a variant of motocross which involves offroad motorcycles on a constructed dirt track consisting of steep jumps and. We talked to the amas director of supercross and pro racing relations, kevin crowther, on tuesday evening to find out. The rulebook is designed to provide the information you willneed to prepare your motorcycle and yourself for competition, plus an overview of rules that apply to the racing program, along with a. In a nutshell, we oversee elements such as rulebooks, officiating, rider and crew registrations, rule infractions, motorcycle homologation, and timing and scoring. There are 17 ama supercross races in a racing season, and each one pays out a different purse. May 04, 2020 charles lefrancois to join jgrmxyoshimurasuzuki racing for select sx rounds. Supercross is a variant of motocross which involves offroad motorcycles on a constructed dirt track consisting of steep jumps and obstacles.
This is something weve been looking at for some time over the last year or two, elton sawyer, nascars vice president of officiating and technical. Ama announces 2016 professional numbers for ama supercross. The ama focuses on rights, riding and racing through its government relations work, by sanctioning road and offroad riding activities and overseeing professional and amateur racing events. Mar 01, 2016 there are two main classes that race in monster energy ama supercross. Jason anderson rules houston supercross speed sport.