The stars of ama pro flat track will whip out their single engines on the very first week of the season at the daytona flat track. Each discipline is guided by the ama racing rule book which is organized, written and voted on each year by ama congress which is made up of ama delegates from across the entire country representing their areas, disciplines and districts. Ama rule book strikes again flat track motorelated. The intent of a rule will be determined by ama pro racing officials. There are some events that have supplemental rules that deviate some from the rule book, but when that is the case they have to try to inform participants that the rules. Ama pro racing announces new partner for ama us supercross. Ama pro racing was formed in 1994 to respond to the. 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.
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. The american motorcyclist association ama is an american nonprofit organization of more. At no time during a meet shall a rider receive any type of. This book contains the rules and technical requirements governing all events that make up the ama pro racing. Gotta back that up, did you actually find it in the rule book.
Forum main motorelated ama sanction race rule question. Since 1924, the ama has sanctioned motorsports competitions and motorcycle recreational events, as well as advocated for motorcyclists interests in all levels of government. 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. Supercross is a contact sport what goes around comes. Ama amateur national motocross championship 1972 present. It was a great series to follow but now its a state fair side show. The ama motocross championship is an american motorcycle racing series. Give ama supercross live timing a try while watching round 4 on saturday american motorcyclist association. Ama pro racing uses the blue flag ultimate motorcycling. 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.
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. Each discipline is guided by the ama racing rule book which is organized. Previously known as ama pro flat track, in the three years since the sport was rebranded aft has gone from 193,000 total season fans live attendance and viewers to. Jason anderson rules houston supercross speed sport. Adobe acrobat reader required for printing on any platform. Mx sports pro racing administration for the lucas oil. An online resource for riders and teams ama supercross. For rockstar energy husqvarna factory racings anderson, a win in houston secured the 450sx. See how the best riders in pro motocross history finished over their careers. As the ama supercross championship enters its 28th year in 2002, ama pro racing will continue to manage race operations, rules making and all other sporting functions. The ama sanctions more motorsports competition than any other organization in the world.
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. Ama pro racing was a wholly owned subsidiary of the american motorcyclist association. Scottie deubler catches up with richie morris racingamerican honda rider henry wiles and his teammate cole zabala. Rules and applications american flat track ama pro racing. 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. Futures supplemental rules all racing is governed by the 2020 ama racing rulebook. 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. For schedules and event registration information, please visit. The most popular amateur motorsport in america read more. Supplemental rules ricky carmichael daytona amateur supercross. Questions regarding the motocross section of the rule book should be directed to. American motorcyclist association american motorcyclist.
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. Ama pro racing xr1200 rule book ultimate motorcycling. They have tried to make rule changes to get the other manufactures back in and it has helped because you will see several different brands racing but i am sure the ama will destroy any progress that have made and send it back to the stone age again. American motorcyclist association wikimili, the free. Per the ama rule book, at least 70% of the series has to complete to call a championship. An amateur national championship, known as ama supermoto and sanctioned by the american motorcyclist association as ama sports, was launched in 20 with usa supermoto as. 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. As a general rule, unless optional equipment or modification is specifically permitted by this rulebook, it is prohibited.
This occurs occasionally and is not addressed in the rule book at present. The motocross race series was founded and sanctioned by the american motorcyclist association ama in 1972. Welcome to the mx sports pro racing website servicing the administrative needs of the athletes, teams and sponsors of the lucas oil pro motocross championship, sanctioned by ama pro racing. Ama pro racinglicensed motocross riders or ama racing supercrosslicensed riders, or any riders holding a professional racing license from another country, must wait one full year after their professional license expires to be eligible for amateur national competition or yearend district awards.
Improve you viewing experience by keeping track of your favorite riders even when the. Freestone county raceway est 2000 is home to the best motocross racing under the lights. Classification of the canadian mx1 and mx2 pro classes. Fim motocross world championship licenses for riders, valid for the monster energy ama supercross, an fim world. Mx sports and ama pro racing release 2009 motocross. One point between roczen, tomac as we head to tampa. 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. The american motorcyclist association ama is the worlds largest sanctioning body for the sport of motorcycle competition. 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. Section 7this section, xr1200 equipment standards, contains equipment standards for the ama pro racing xr1200 class. 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. Vintage dirt track comes full circle real bikes of the sports golden age vintage racing is about vintage bikesnot modern bikes wrapped in vintage bodywork. The intent of a specific rule will override a competitors interpretation of that rule.
Ama sanction race rule question motorelated motocross. In addition, every motorcycle entered must meet the requirements. Supplemental regulations are additions to the rule book based on the needs of a specific series. The roczentomac rivaly rolls into san diego for round 6. How american flat track became the fastest growing sport. Improve you viewing experience by keeping track of your favorite riders even when the tv cameras arent showing them what. Ama pro racing posts updated 2009 road race rulebook online.
The 115page ama pro road racing rule book includes all of the relevant and specific information and guidelines that competitors will need to follow. 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. Below are the changes to the ama supercross rule book for 20, rule changes are in red. Get the results from the legendary venues of pro motocross.
Click here for the 2020 ama competition rulebook the rule book applies to all amasanctioned competition. For fans interested in feature news, rider profiles, video and entertainment, please visit our companion website at. With an ama pro staff member onsite the entire time, latus made all necessary repairs and were gridded and inspected by tech staff, who also confirmed that proper procedure for removal from pit lane and ama pro custody had been followed. The ama amateur competition rulebook is for the exclusive use of amachartered clubs and promoters running amasanctioned events. Get the results from the most memorable years of pro motocross. The 2020 ama supercross series did not end at daytona, but we have to wait and see where the next 7 races will be. 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. Race formats with the qualifying procedure, laps, and times will be distributed at each event.
Proposed ama pro racing rule changes for 2002 roadracing. All supplemental regulations are approved by the ama. 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. Ama racer, march 2010 by american motorcyclist association. Clarification to the limited class equipment standards. Mx sports announces rulebook and classes for 2007 racer.