Apr 10, 2009 sx is widely used to represent the sport of supercross, mx for motocross, ax for arenacross, fmx for freestyle motocross, etc. You must still mail in your ama pro racing license. Riders ranked in the top10 in combined supercross and motocross points can choose a career number from 10999 which they keep until they withdraw from. There are 17 ama supercross races in a racing season, and each one pays out a different purse. 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. The rules in this book apply to races run as part of the monster. An online resource for riders and teams 2020 ama supercross season specific information. Ama announces 2016 professional numbers for ama supercross. Teams for the 2009 amafim supercross series supercross. Jason anderson rules houston supercross speed sport. 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. Sep 24, 2015 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.
During his 2019 championship run, eli tomac added 6 wins in the 450 mx class to his already impressive total, moving from a tie for 8th to 7th place. This rulebook contains rules and technical requirements governing all events that make up the nergy monster eama supercross, an fim world championship. 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. During the supercross season, points are awarded for the riders overall finish. Click here for the 2020 ama competition rulebook the rule book applies to all ama sanctioned. Live timing design and development by ama pro racing. Notable changes include new 250mx national champion cooper webb choosing careernumber 2. Mar 01, 2016 what is monster energy ama supercross. Questions regarding the motocross section of the rule book should be directed to. Sep 21, 2016 the ama released the numbers pro motocross and supercross riders will be wearing next year. Rules and applications american flat track ama pro racing. Since ama pro racing is not connected with ama supercross, the idea of an official fuel supplier is not likely, but it should be. 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 a highly tactical race, red bull ktms ryan dungey did what he needed to do to wrap up his fourth monster energy ama.
The ama supercross championship is an american motorcycle racing series. A rule that is new, but doesnt touch on anything new. Oct 23, 2017 just today field announced some pretty big changes to monster energy supercross for 2018. The 2020 ama supercross series did not end at daytona, but we have to wait and see where the next 7 races will be. It unlocks the great outdoors, takes you to parts unknown and even lets you grab a great parking spot at work. The 250ax and ax lites pro classes use select rules and technical requirements from this book as specified in the arenacross supplemental rules. These races are composed of the two classes, 450sx and 250sx. The 2009 supercross season begins january 3 at angel stadium in anaheim ca and concludes at sam boyd stadium in las vegas may 2. I think they should just call the season as it is now and let everyone get ready for the possibility of outdoors. Would like to see a rule change from the ama motorelated. If you love motocross or have taken an interest in the history of the sport. Numbers 2 through 9 are reserved for past national champions in active competition, or they may select any available number. But if they do decide to run rounds 1117 later in the year.
Part of an ama motorcycle racers salary comes from the prize money won at each race. The event proved so popular that in 1974 supercross held its inaugural season with three ama sanctioned races spread over several weeks. During the motocross season, points are awarded per moto, not their overall finish. New points system, triple crown inside the series spanning three events with a threemotoprogram, two eastwest shootouts and four amateur races they day after the big show. Monster energy supercross, an fim world championship, hosted round 6 of the 2018 season in front of 41,237 fans inside petco park in san diego. You may have watched an ama supercross motocross race and wondered how the points are tallied and how the champion is determined. He passed ward and rj, who while no longer racing each other, will forever be running close in career stats. Motorcycle racing news ama supercrossmotocross laffaire marvin. Jan 31, 2007 and for the record, mdk motorsports was not informed of fuel noncompliance for the phoenix round until after 9am on saturday, 12707, at san francisco supercross. Ama supercross and the fuel testing scandal motorcycledaily. American motorcyclist association american motorcyclist. 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. Founded by the american motorcyclist association ama in 1974, the ama supercross championship races are held from january through early may. The ama amateur competition rulebook is for the exclusive use of ama chartered clubs and promoters running ama sanctioned events.
Each participant in competition has the responsibility to assess the safety aspects of facilities and conditions and must assume the risk of competition. 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. Mdk asserts that the current situation regarding fuel regulations and their enforcement. Ama supercross racing if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The american motorcyclist association ama is the worlds largest sanctioning body for the sport of motorcycle competition. The rules and regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. This is the same way the ama awards points to the riders.
The ama supercross rulebook was followed and properly implemented to address musquins error. Ama supercross pdf result archive all files in pdf format adobe acrobat reader required for printing on any platform. Supercross is a variant of motocross which involves offroad motorcycles on a. Standard rules apply, with the feature race being 10 laps. Hell be following in the footsteps of two other recent riders who wore that number famouslyryan villopoto and jeremy mcgrath.
Motocross was referred to in the ama rule book and sanctionable by the ama as. Ama pro racings 2006 supercross motocross national numbers. Rockstar energy husqvarna factory racings jason anderson captured his secondstraight 450sx class win after leading 12 of the 24lap main event. Ama pro riders finishing top 10 overall in supercross series 450 class. Apr 03, 2020 supercross watch party proceeds benefit brian moreau canceled. Ama pro racing licensed motocross riders or ama racing supercross licensed 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. 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. Americas top riders were not anxious to risk their good names in. Peltzer family cellars is teaming up with road 2 recovery to host a indianapolis supercros. Last week, monster energy ama supercross and mxgp went on hold. The 2009 ama supercross series, an fim world championship, schedule includes three new cities and four new stadiums.
Supercross watch party proceeds benefit brian moreau canceled. To achieve this they have also go back and eliminate semi races in the 450 class. He elected to stop racing motocross after the 1975 season. The series primarily takes place in openair or domed stadiums across the united states. Supercross futures, an ama national championship, will build upon the success of 2018s four supercross amateur racing events with glendale. Supercross is conducted within a stadiumtype facility on a specially constructed racetrack. This rulebook contains rules and technical requirements governing all events that. Since 1924, the ama has sanctioned motorsports competitions and motorcycle recreational events, as well as advocated for motorcyclists interests in all levels of government. Each teamyouowner must hire 4 450 riders and 4 250 riders for an event. People keep saying that ama rules do not allow a championship season to be. The ama pro racing rule book outlines the fuel specifications and fuel test procedure, but is clearly missing any statement about how the tests are actually performed.
I would never intentionally take risk around a down rider or the. Ama supercross 101 learn about supercross the races and. 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. At all times when lift gates are in operation, an ontheground spotter should be present to notify any individual on the lift gate when they might be exposed to risk of falling and to ensure that the movement of the lift gate does not endanger individuals on the ground in the immediate area of the lift gate. Yes, there would be an asterisk in the ama record book denoting a shortened. 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. Supercross is a form of indoor dirt bike racing, with its premier series, monster energy ama supercross, being held from january through early may. In our office, the leadership teams of lucas oil pro motocross, along with. This book contains the rules and technical requirements governing all events that. A rider is permitted to earn road to supercross points in multiple supercross amateur racing events however two 2 additional road to supercross points are required in the ax lites class.
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. With the red cross flag being waved after a serious racing incident. An online resource for riders and teams ama supercross. Categories of racing the rules in this book apply to races run as part of the monster energy ama supercross, an fim world championship.
Ama supercross articles cycle news archive cycle news. The 2020 ama supercross series did not end at daytona, but we have to wait and. One 1 road to supercross point is earned by each rider that places in the top 10 overall in the ax lites class main event. Broc tickle suspended from supercross competition speed sport. Motorcycling is a fun and exciting way to get across town or across the country. 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. In his suzuki debut, ken roczen led all 20 laps of the 450 supercross main event at anaheim, earning his third premierclass win and the first for. The history of supercross 40th anniversary motosport. All riders and race personnel must rely on their own judgment and assume all risks. Motocross rules ama sanctioned events run according to the rules developed and written by ama congress, the rules making body of the ama composed of ama organizers. Mar 27, 2020 the 2020 ama supercross series did not end at daytona, but we have to wait and see where the next 7 races will be.
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