This occurs occasionally and is not addressed in the rule book at present. Categories of racing the rules in this book apply to races run as part of the monster energy ama supercross, an fim world championship. The intent of a specific rule will override a competitors interpretation of a rule. At honda, carmichael helped ernesto immensely, helping him improve in the outdoor motocross championship. It was a great series to follow but now its a state fair side show. Supercross is conducted within a stadiumtype facility on a specially constructed racetrack. March 31, 2020 ama pro racing today announced the promotion of gene crouch to the position of chief operating officer coo from his previous position of chief marketing officer. For schedules and event registration information, please visit. Click here for the 2020 ama competition rulebook the rule book applies to all ama sanctioned. The ama amateur competition rulebook is for the exclusive use of ama chartered clubs and promoters running ama sanctioned events. 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. At no time during a meet shall a rider receive any type of. The series is the major outdoor motocross series in the united states and is managed by mx sports pro racing.
Contains ccenduro, cchare scrambles, cctraditional, trials, motocross, stadium motocrossarenacrosssupercross, snowmobile. 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. The 2020 ama supercross series did not end at daytona, but we have to wait and see where the next 7 races will be. These rules are to be used for all types of amasanctioned amateur and. The racetrack generally should be 20 feet in width at its. Then you need to get your pro license and then you can race in pro classes. Download the 2020 supplemental rules as a printable pdf.
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. 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. American motorcyclist association wikimili, the free. 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. Motocross action magazine motocross action magazine is the worlds leading publication about motocross and supercross.
All riders and motorcycles participating in any ama amateur sanctioned meet will comply with the amateur rule book. It unlocks the great outdoors, takes you to parts unknown and even lets you grab a great parking spot at work. 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. This book contains the rules and technical requirements governing all events that make up the ama pro racing.
The american motorcyclist association ama is an american nonprofit organization of more. Ama amateur national motocross championship 1972 present. My question is who holds this rule book and why cant the producers of the show have access to a copy for when stuff like this comes up. Ama pro racing posts updated 2009 road race rulebook online. Gotta back that up, did you actually find it in the rule book.
The ama amateur competition rulebook is for the exclusive use of amachartered clubs and promoters running amasanctioned events. Motorcycling is a fun and exciting way to get across town or across the country. Motocross rules amasanctioned events run according to the rules developed and written by ama congress, the rulesmaking body of the ama composed of ama organizers. 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. In addition to these supercross futures supplemental rules all racing is governed by the 2020 ama racing rulebook. Ama pro racing licensed motocross riders or ama racing supercross licensed riders or any riders. 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. These rules supplement the current ama racing rulebook, which governs amateur atv racing.
Supplemental rules ricky carmichael daytona amateur supercross. 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. If it looks like a midget and sounds like a midget, its a midget and therefore its eligible to compete in the 32nd running of the lucas oil chili bowl nationals jan. Mx sports pro racing administration for the lucas oil. Ama pro racing xr1200 rule book ultimate motorcycling. Pro riders must wait one full year after their pro license expires to be eligible for amateur national competition or yearend district awards. American flat track news ama pro racing suspends dalton. Ama racer, march 2010 by american motorcyclist association.
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 and improve the quality of competition for the benefit of competitors, fans and officials alike. Freestone county raceway est 2000 is home to the best motocross racing under the lights. Ama rule book strikes again flat track motorelated. The rule book found online at is the official up to date version. Supercross is a contact sport what goes around comes.
Mar 20 lucas oil pro motocross championship announces amended event schedule for 2020 season in response to the evolving health crisis surrounding the covid19 coronavirus, mx sports pro racing has officially announced an amended event schedule for the 2020 season of the lucas oil pro motocross championship, sanctioned by ama pro racing. This book contains rules and technical requirements governing all events that make up the ama pro racing atv. The rules listed in the rule book are what they are. How american flat track became the fastest growing sport. An online resource for riders and teams 2020 ama supercross season specific information. Welcome to the racer x vault, a motocross records archive for you to access records, results, and rankings from. Ama pro road racingcompetitors are professionals and are expected to be familiar with the rules and regulations found in the 2009 ama pro road racing rule book. Section 7this section, xr1200 equipment standards, contains equipment standards for the ama pro racing xr1200 class. If the rule is to keep the win but lose the points, i am fine with that. The 115page ama pro road racing rule book includes all of the relevant and specific information and guidelines that competitors will need to follow.
As coo, crouch will now coordinate the operational efforts. If it looks like a midget, its legal at the chili bowl. Ama pro racinglicensed motocross riders or ama racing supercrosslicensed riders, or any riders holding a. As ama rules state a rider must move to the 250cc supercross class if they have won two 125cc supercross championships, fonseca joined the american honda factory racing team in 2002 joining longtime friend ricky carmichael. Ama pro racing was a wholly owned subsidiary of the american motorcyclist association.
Competent to be racing on a national caliber track. Proposed ama pro racing rule changes for 2002 roadracing. 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 following rules supplement the current ama racing rulebook. Superbike newsama 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. A rider must be 14 or older to ride a 201cc up to a 350cc motorcycle. These races are composed of the two classes, 450sx and 250sx. Click here for the 2020 ama competition rulebook the rule book applies to all. Rider must be a known pro, racing in a nationally recognized off road series or have an isde gold medal, hold a pro license in either motocross or supercross. Futures supplemental rules all racing is governed by the 2020 ama racing rulebook. Each discipline is guided by the ama racing rule book which is organized. The motocross race series was founded and sanctioned by the american motorcyclist association ama in 1972.
Ama pro racing was formed in 1994 to respond to the. American motorcyclist association american motorcyclist. 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. Mx sports announces rulebook and classes for 2007 racer. An online resource for riders and teams ama supercross. Per the ama rule book, at least 70% of the series has to complete to call a championship. 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. 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. Rider may move to pro with permission after qualifying and. 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. Questions regarding the motocross section of the rule book should be directed to. A rider must be 16 or older to ride a 351cc or above motorcycle.
Lots of fans have been calling, emailing, and posting about the rules of supercross, especially with the close racing of the past few weeks. The first page of the rule book states the following. Below are the changes to the ama supercross rule book for 20, rule changes are in red. B class at the 2019 ama amateur national motocross championship at. Ama motocross championship wikimili, the free encyclopedia. To ride in a promoter offered pro class, riders must have a pro license. The ama motocross championship is an american motorcycle racing series. 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.
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