Watch the 450sx main event highlights from round 3 of the 2020 monster energy supercross, an fim world championship series, and the anaheim 2 sx. The rule book applies to all ama sanctioned competition. The organization was founded in 1924 and as of october 2016 had more than 1,100. Ama pro road racing competitors are professionals and are expected to be familiar with the rules and regulations found in the 2009 ama pro road racing rule book. Its mission statement is to promote the motorcycling lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. Nov 09, 2012 below are the changes to the ama supercross rule book for 20, rule changes are in red. Categories of racing the rules in this book apply to races run as part of the monster energy ama supercross, an fim world championship. A rider must be 14 or older to ride a 201cc up to a 350cc motorcycle. Motoxaddicts rule changes inside 2020 ama pro motocross. Ama racer, march 2010 by american motorcyclist association. One point between roczen, tomac as we head to tampa.
Ama pro racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in north america, operating a full schedule of events and championships. Jan 27, 2009 document provides all rules and regulations for ama pros four 2009 road racing divisions daytona beach, fla. Freestone raceway est 2007 was built to host the pro. Rule changes inside 2020 ama pro motocross rule book new 18yearold age requirement and high school diploma or equivalent ged for the 450 class.
Supplemental regulations are additions to the rule book based on the needs of a specific series. Ama pro racing personnel maintain an active dialogue with team representatives regarding officiating and rules enforcement. March 19, 2009 with the seriesopening race just over two months away, mx sports, in conjunction with ama pro racing, is pleased to announce the release of this years ama pro racing motocross rulebook. Ama pro racing announces new partner for ama us supercross. Ama racer james holter, editor mark lapid, creative director nora mcdonald, production coordinator ray monroe advertising manager 815 8854445. The rule book applies to all amasanctioned competition. Lots of fans have been calling, emailing, and posting about the rules of supercross, especially with the close racing of the past few weeks. Speedway using lightweight, singlegear bikes built solely for this type of competition, racers battle handlebartohandlebar on ultrashort oval dirt tracks typically a quartermile in length or less. The ama sanctions more motorsports competition than any other organization in the world. These races are composed of the two classes, 450sx and 250sx. The helmet must conform to one of the following recognized standards and have a label affixed certifying its approval. Clarification is needed to ensure consistency in scoring this type of.
Supercross is a contact sport what goes around comes around monster energy supercross racing is sanctioned domestically by the american motorcycle association ama and internationally by the federation of international motorcycling fim, hence the official series name, the monster energy ama supercross, an fim world championship. On april 29, 2015, winkler was found to have violated appendix b ama pro racing substance abuse policy of the 2015 ama pro flat track rule book. The 250sx class will abide by all rules and regulations set forth in the current monster energy ama supercross, an fim world championship rulebook with the exceptions listed in section 5. Ricky carmichael was the 2001 ama supercross champion. While much of the rulebook remains familiar, four significant changes have been made, thanks in part to the transition of mx sports as series manager of the.
Rules and applications american flat track ama pro racing. The ama amateur competition rulebook is for the exclusive use of amachartered clubs and promoters running amasanctioned events. For schedules and event registration information, please visit. A rider must be 16 or older to ride a 351cc or above motorcycle. The roczentomac rivaly rolls into san diego for round 6. Call 800 ama join 2625646 motocross is the most popular form of amateur motorcycle racing in the united states, and with classes for machines from 50cc to more than 450cc, and riders age 4 to 50plus, its a sport for the whole family. The following ama documents are available in adobe acrobat pdf format. Questions regarding the motocross section of the rule book should be directed to. Gnc1 singles championship competing on short tracks and tts, the stars of ama pro gnc1 singles have to switch gears on their singlecylinder productionbased 450cc bikes.
Oct 11, 2019 when the amas 1986 production rule went into effect, it ended a glorious run of exotic, handbuiltand wildly expensivebikes in ama racing. Mx sports announces rulebook and classes for 2007 racer x. All supplemental regulations are approved by the ama. Proposed ama pro racing rule changes for 2002 roadracing. This book contains the rules and technical requirements governing all events that make up the ama pro racing motocross championship, and is designed to provide the necessary information to assist licensed riders in the preparation of motorcycles for motocross competitions sanctioned by ama pro racing. This occurs occasionally and is not addressed in the rule book at present. Apr 30, 2020 today, mxsports released the new 2020 ama pro racing rules for professional motocross competition. Futures supplemental rules all racing is governed by the 2020 ama racing rulebook. Section 7this section, xr1200 equipment standards, contains equipment standards for the ama pro racing xr1200 class. In addition, every motorcycle entered must meet the requirements. A minimum of six 6 road to supercross points are required. Motoxaddicts supercross life s2 e7 jett lawrence is. To continue to the site, your consent is required by applicable privacy law.
Race formats with the qualifying procedure, laps, and times will be distributed at each event. Putting the emphasis on more strategic and intricate racing methods, the shorter courses contain less lengthy straightaways and demand a high level of creativity in order. The ama motocross championship is an american motorcycle racing series. The 2001 clear channelversus ama civil war was not the first time the ama and a promoting group got in a battle. Rule changes to 2020 ama pro motocross rule book motoxaddicts. This format includes all of the text and graphics of the printed documents. 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. The 2020 ama pro racing rules for professional motocross competition are now available for public viewing here. The most popular amateur motorsport in america read more. This preliminary red line version of the ama pro road racing rule book includes a number of changes in the general equipment and technical class standards areas that are intended to enhance. On march 7, 2008, the ama pro racing series was sold to the daytona motorsports group dmg, headed by roger edmondson and jim france. Simplify your travel through the official monster energy ama supercross travel portal. Supercross is conducted within a stadiumtype facility on a specially constructed racetrack. Ama pro racing xr1200 rule book ultimate motorcycling.
Riders who placed in the top 5 overall in the 250b250b limited or 450b450b limited class at the 2019 national and who are 17 years or older as of january 1, 2020, are not eligible to compete in a b or bc division. Motoxaddicts supercross life s2 e7 jett lawrence is loose. American motorcyclist association american motorcyclist. Freestone raceway est 2007 was built to host the pro motocross nationals.
Oct 07, 2012 since ama pro racing is not connected with ama supercross, the idea of an official fuel supplier is not likely, but it should be. In addition to these supercross futures supplemental rules all racing is governed by the 2020 ama racing rulebook. Races typically last four laps, putting a premium on good starts, and the ability to slide the rear of the bike all around the oval. There is a new 18yearold minimum age requirement pushed up from the previous 16yearold rule for the 450mx class and. There are quite a few tweaks and changes to the rulebook for the 2020 season. It doesnt say there is any minimum number of main events required. The american motorcyclist association ama is an american nonprofit organization of more than 200,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists legal rights.
Supplemental regulations are additions to the rule book based on the needs of a. Ama pro racing posts updated 2009 road race rulebook online. Mar 15, 2020 get the latest motocross and supercross news. Document provides all rules and regulations for ama pro s four 2009 road racing divisions daytona beach, fla. Classification of the canadian mx1 and mx2 pro classes. Putting the emphasis on more strategic and intricate racing methods, the shorter courses contain less lengthy straightaways and demand a high level of creativity in order to get to the front of the pack. And regardless of whether there is any more racing this year or not, the rule book early posted above clearly states in 4. The 2003 season and beyond will see ama pro racing undertake a significantly expanded role in which it will manage the marketing and television exposure for the series. The series is the major outdoor motocross series in the united states and is managed by mx sports pro racing. In the united states, most speedway activity is in california. Ama pro racing suspends dalton gauthier indefinitely for. Riders who have ever been issued an ama pro motocross or ama pro supercross. When competing on short tracks and tts, the stars of ama pro gnc1 have to switch gears to their singlecylinder, productionbased 450cc bikes.
Areas that are subject to interpretation have been explored and ama pro racing motocrosssupercross manager duke finch will be communicating with the riders in explicit detail at mandatory riders meetings. The 250ax and ax lites pro classes use select rules and technical requirements from this book as specified in the arenacross supplemental rules. Mx sports and ama pro racing release 2009 motocross rulebook. Jul, 2010 the following is from ama pro racingama pro racing released today a red line version of the 2011 general equipment and technical rules for the ama pro national guard superbike, daytona sportbike and supersport divisions of ama pro road racing to facilitate preplanning and preparation for the 2011 season.
When the 2021 ama pro season starts at anaheim 1 they are going to have a few new rules. This book contains rules and technical requirements governing all events that make up the ama pro racing atv. There are quite a few tweaks and changes to the rulebook for the 2020. Gauthiers ama pro racing competition license will remain suspended indefinitely, pending successful completion of the road to recovery program as outlined in the 2017 american flat track rule book. New rules for the 2015 season are printed in bold italic type. Offroad racing series include ama grand national championship, ama supercross, ama motocross championship, ama hillclimb, ama supermoto championship and ama endurocross championship. The 16yearold had recently signed a multiyear deal with the geico honda squad in the usa, and collectively the decision was made that he would return home in november, equipped with a factory engine, and experience his first gate. Motocross races are run over natural and manmade terrain courses with hills, jumps, and tight turns. 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. Sep 14, 2001 proposed ama pro racing rule changes for 2002. Riders must wear helmets at all times when riding on track. The racetrack generally should be 20 feet in width at its.
American flat track news ama pro racing suspends dalton. Motocrossarenacross american motorcyclist association. Due to the increasing spread of covid19 and expanding restrictions on domestic and international travel, and in accordance with national state and local governments prohibiting large group gatherings, the 2020 monster energy ama supercross, an fim world championship, season has been postponed until further notice. Ama rule book strikes again flat track motorelated. With the seriesopening race just over two months away, mx sports, in conjunction with ama pro racing, is pleased to announce the release of this years ama pro racing motocross rulebook. 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. The 2019 monster energy ausx open in melbourne signified the debut of teenage sensation, jett lawrence. January 27, 2009 the 2009 ama pro road racing rule book which provides all. Ama pro racing uses the blue flag ultimate motorcycling. From the ama rules book ama pro roadracing rule book 2010 3. The motocross race series was founded and sanctioned by the american motorcyclist association ama in 1972.
Today, mxsports released the new 2020 ama pro racing rules for professional motocross competition. 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. Clarification to the limited class equipment standards. Riders qualifying for the final 40 in pro motocross 250 or 450 class and earning more than 40 pro motocross. Supercross is a contact sport what goes around comes. This book contains the rules and technical requirements governing all events that make up the ama pro racing. The rules in this book apply to races run as part of the monster.
Supercross championship series commencing with the 2003 season and extending through the 2009 season. Freestone county raceway est 2000 is home to the best motocross racing under the lights. Take a virtual lap around the circuit for round number 10 of the 2020 monster energy supercross series and the 2020 daytona sx. Book your hotel, car rental, flights, and tickets via the link below. Good enough, but jody has a few rule changes in mind that might take the sport to the next level. Changes for the 20 season are printed in red bold italic type. There are some changes in the 20 rulebook not listed here, those changes are clerical or for clarification and do not change the intent of the rule.
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