2017 ama motocross rulebook

These rules and regulations are meant to govern amxsanctioned events. Ken roczen goes into the season as the defending champion in the 450 class after taking his second national title in 2016. The american motorcyclist association has announced the nominees for the 2017 ama championship banquet awards. Vital mx in case you didnt know, theres a new arenacross numbering system for 2017 and beyond. Rocky mountain atvmc ama amateur national motocross championship, presented by lucas oil. Winchester speedpark and new england motocross rider. With the 2018 racing season quickly approaching, hundreds of hours of. That style is recreated at ama vintage motorcycle days. The 2017 ktm 450sxf will most likely be the fastest, the lightest and the most advanced 450cc motocross bike you can buy.

If an ama district mx promoter or ama district 14 official witnesses a rider, pit crew or family member using. The 2017 amafim north america superbike rulebook governing the motoamerica series will go into effect upon the official release of the 2017 fim superbike world championship rulebook. Ladies planning on participating in the 2017 wmx competition can check out the rules laid out in the ama racing amateur rulebook and are posted below for your reference. In the 250 class cooper webb is the defending champion after taking his maiden title last season. The following ama documents are available in adobe acrobat pdf format. Trials is slow paced, technical, balance based over challenging short course with the object to go through without putting your foot on the floor. Race classes the classes listed below are also listed in the ama rulebook. Enduro is more long distance, long duration events, usually through woodland. These rules were made with safety, fairness and equal. Ama racer advancement and appeal american motorcyclist. In the old days, motocross was mostly grasstrack with a few jumps. The srac rules will supersede the ama rulebook in areas that apply.

Amx reserves the right to amend or modify these rules as necessary to improve safety, competition, etc. There are three different districts in texas, which are district 20, district 41, and district 42. Motoamerica makes rule changes for 2017 speed sport. Scorekeepers ink scheduled events page mx motocross houston holeshot championship series houston motocross ama sanctioned ama motocross cowboy badlands mx cowboy honda splendora motocross park. This book contains the rules and technical requirements governing all events that make up the ama pro racing. From the outset our plan has been to move our superbike rules to match those used by the world superbike championship, said motoamerica partner chuck aksland. 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. The rulebook is designed to provide the information youll need to prepare your motorcycle and yourself for competition, plus an overview of.

Racers are sure to notice that suspension has come a long way over the past several decades when they climb aboard a vintage motocross machine. In addition to these supercross futures supplemental rules all racing is governed by the 2020 ama racing rulebook. This format includes all of the text and graphics of the printed documents. The facility is located about 15 miles from downtown birmingham, ala. Supplemental regulations are additions to the rule book based on the needs of a specific series. October 21, 2016 today, mx sports pro racing and nbc sports unveiled the schedule for the 2017 season of the lucas oil pro motocross championship, sanctioned by ama pro. These supplemental rules cover dirt track, motocross, hare scrambles and observed trials competition. American motorcyclist association american motorcyclist. The ama sanctions more motorsports competition than any other organization in the world. Enduro rules are included in the ama amateur competition rulebook. Membership a virginia resident must be a member of the amaatva and district to participate in any amaatva sanctioned event. The american motorcyclist association ama prohibits discrimination in. The most popular amateur motorsport in america read more.

Remember that motorcycle racing is dangerous, and it is the responsibility of each participant to. Following the absolutely epic 250cc main event touted by many as one of the greatest races in the history of the sport a team one would assume its the monster energypro circuit kawasaki team filed a protest against rockstar energy husqvarnas zach osborne for his aggressive riding. Together again for the first time last year the ktm got a new motor and frame. Mama 2017 rule book 2 middle atlantic motocross association mama 2017 is the 42nd season for mama, a nonprofit youth motocross organization. Schedule sponsors results racer info photosvideo club info 2020 race schedule. Two weeks ago our aaron hansel penned his annual pointing out column for the 250sx class of 2017, based on the existing amafim supercross rulebook. The 2017 ama racing rulebook governing proam, standard, atv and youth competition and these supplemental rules will govern these events. Racing into fall ama american motorcyclist association.

There were a total of 22 gate drops for the third straight. The rule book applies to all amasanctioned competition. Suzanne and david boisvert new owners spring of 2017 email. For schedules and event registration information, please visit. Award nominees announced for 2017 ama championship. Although all amasanctioned meets are conducted under the guidelines established in the ama rulebook and district supplemental rules, each club, or promoter. For amateur classes 1217, the age of the rider is determined by their age as of the first day of national competition august 4, 2020. The rulebook is designed to provide the information youll need to prepare your motorcycle and yourself for competition, plus an overview of rules that apply to the racing program, along with a. August 3, 2017 the historic loretta lynn ranch in hurricane mills, tennessee continued to host the second set of motos today thursday, august 3. Please refer to the ama rulebook for detailed information regarding eligibilty for your motorcycle and your rider.

All participants are responsible for complying with these rules and regulations while at any amxsanctioned events. The 2017 ama motocross championship season is the 45th ama motocross national championship season, the premier motocross series in usa. In 2017, the ama sanctioned nearly 2,000 amateur and proam events and series in the united states, but that would not have been possible without the yearround dedication of track organizers. District 2016 motocross supplemental rules all amaatva rules set forth in the current ama rulebook for amateur, semipro, youth and atv events apply with the following additions. Winchester speedpark and new england motocross rider handbookrules winchester speedpark 517 keene rd winchester, nh 03470 phone 6032396406 fax 6037190877 website. If this is in any rule book that is at a district level, its simple. This rulebook contains rules and technical requirements governing all events that make up the monster energy ama supercross, an fim world championship. The rulebook is designed to provide the necessary information to assist licensed riders in the. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that excelled in amasanctioned competition and recreational activity in 2017. Prior to 2017, riders that finished 1st20th in the championship ran the number they earned for the next season. The series is the major outdoor motocross series in the united states and is managed by mx sports pro racing.

Please note this is a supplemental rulebook, the ama rule book must be followed first. The ama motocross championship is an american motorcycle racing series. You may be able to get all the parts from just one bike. Motocross is fast paced, short races over both natural and manmade terrain with 36 riders going into a first corner.