An approved list of emergency helmet devices is available from ama pro racing. There are quite a few tweaks and changes to the rulebook for the 2020 season. 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. For fans interested in feature news, rider profiles, video and entertainment, please visit our companion website at. The following ama documents are available in adobe acrobat pdf format. This book contains the rules and technical requirements governing all events that make up the ama pro racing. Ama pro racing suspends american flat track racer dalton. The rulebook is designed to provide the information needed to prepare motorcycles for competition, plus. Riders requesting competition numbers should plan accordingly. For national enduro events, the ama national enduro championship series supplemental rule 2017 enduro rules. Mx sports pro racing administration for the lucas oil. All lucas oil pro motocross championship participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the rules for professional motocross competition prior to competing in any events.
In addition to these supercross futures supplemental rules all racing is governed by the 2020 ama racing rulebook. The series is the major outdoor motocross series in the united states and is managed by mx sports pro racing. Ama pro racing clarifies blue flag rule intent roadracing. Mar 21, 2018 the 2018 ama pro racing rules are now available for viewing on. During our long history, we have become americas leader in sportsman level motorcycle road racing offering unrivalled competition at nationwide venues. American flat track has postponed this weekends race events at daytona international speedway, which includes saturdays daytona 200 presented by comoto and the daytona tt. Scottie deubler and brad baker return as announcer and expert commentator. Front number plates for pro open class must be white with black numbers. A rider must wear a helmet at all times when riding on a track or course.
Ama racing department 515 yarmouth drive pickerington, oh 43147 phone. Ama pro racing intends to eliminate duplicate competition numbers from being assigned across classes whenever possible. A rider must be 14 or older to ride a 201cc up to a 350cc motorcycle. Read more motoamerica to host swap meet and motorcycle show at laguna seca. 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. 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 ama in cooperation with the fim will answer any requests for rule clarifications or interpretations. For schedules and event registration information, please visit.
As a helpful fan of the ama, a friend of the sanctioning bodies and a big supporter of bureaucrats at all levels of pro racing, here are 15 ama rule changes that i. Danny eslick won his first championship riding a buell. The series replaced the ama formula xtreme championship. Rule changes to 2020 ama pro motocross rule book motoxaddicts. The rule book applies to all ama sanctioned competition. On april 1, 2017, gauthier was found to have violated section b ama pro racing substance abuse policy of the 2017 american flat track rule book.
All supplemental regulations are approved by the ama. Ama pro racing suspends dalton gauthier indefinitely for. If it is your first race as a worcs member, you may purchase. The amas heavyhanded approach drove honda out of flat track, and ushered in an era of uninterrupted harley dominance that was not good for the gnc. All contents ama pro racing, 2018 all rights reserved.
Front number plates for pro lites class must be black with white numbers. Please note that the changes for 2018 are highlighted in red. Pro racing memorial is the official ama pro dirt track racing memorial page, recognizing professional competitors who have lost their lives as a direct result of injuries sustained during competition. Any changes to rules after rule books are printed will always be posted online. Ama pro racing rules at the time allowed for fourstroke motorcycles up to 550 cc to compete in what was then called the 250 class. Jul 27, 2009 the first page of the rule book states the following.
A rider must be 16 or older to ride a 351cc or above motorcycle. Read more josh hayes to compete in round one of australian superbike championship. American flat track 360 vr experience brought to you by motul usa. To the members of the american flat track community, as we prepare to announce an updated race schedule for what has proven to be a challenging 2020 season, we wanted to inform our partners, stakeholders and community of the various processes that have been. Rules and applications american flat track ama pro racing. Ama pro racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in north america, operating a full schedule of events and championships. The ama sanctions over 2,000 events each year hosted by chartered clubs and promoters alike across the entire country in the disciplines of motocross, offroad and track racing. Introduction this book contains rules and technical requirements. Categories of racing the rules in this book apply to races run as part of the monster energy ama supercross, an fim world championship. If any rule is unclear to an entrant or competitor, the entrant or competitor is advised to get written approval prior to any modifications. There is a new 18yearold minimum age requirement pushed up from the previous 16yearold rule for the 450mx class and. Governing proam, standard, atv and youth competition.
Pro motorcycles prerace parade laps will be determined at the pro riders meeting. 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. We noticed that you may have an ad blocker turned on. Supplemental regulations are additions to the rule book based on the needs of a specific series.
Held an ama professional motorcycle racing license in any discipline. Apr 11, 2020 listen as i break down a decade of racing in the 80s. Jodys 15 ways to fix professional motocross motocross. Race track these will include the actual racing surface and runoff areas, the pit road and grid, a test track when provided and any other area where the riding of competition motorcycles is permitted. Apr 25, 2020 as a helpful fan of the ama, a friend of the sanctioning bodies and a big supporter of bureaucrats at all levels of pro racing, here are 15 ama rule changes that i think need to be implemented. District 14 bylaws and enduro division supplemental rules. He operates guranteedmx, which is a blog about motocross in canada, and also runs amo, amateur racing reloaded, which is an organization that is trying to bring back the fun and excitement of motocross to the amateur racer and their family. Dalton gauthier suspended from ama flat track cycle news. Clarification to the limited class equipment standards. The intent of a specific rule will override a competitors interpretation of a rule. Or, if you just have a general question, please use the form below or call the d23 armca office. Please pay attention to these rules they will be strongly enforced for our 2020 d14 dirt track series. Do american flat tracks rules changes go too far to help.
The intent of a rule will be determined by ama pro racing. The daytona 200 will be held as part of biketoberfest in october and the 79th daytona. Apr, 2017 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. Remembering the first supercross win on a fourstroke revzilla. Motorcycle parts, exhausts, tires, helmets, handlebars, lights, saddlebags, accessories, and gear with best customer service, fast shipping and 120day returns. Gauthiers ama pro racing competition license will remain suspended indefinitely, pending successful completion of the road to recovery program as outlined in. Motoamerica superbike championship is an american motorcycle racing series. The 2018 ama pro racing rules are now available for viewing on. But when the rs750 proved dominant over harleydavidsons xr750, ama pro racing restricted the hondas in response to harleys intense lobbying. 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. 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 yamaha engineers decided the power of a 550 would be meaningless if the bike was too heavy.
Oh yeah, you must have a high school diploma or ged equivalent to race. Today, mxsports released the new 2020 ama pro racing rules for professional motocross competition. We require worcs members and nonmembers in all classes, including pro, a, b, and c riders to comply with the background colors as stated in the rule book. 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. Listen as i break down a decade of racing in the 80s. The 2009 ama pro daytona sportbike championship was the first running of the ama pro daytona sportbike championship, an american motorcycle racing series that acts as a feeder series for the ama pro american superbike championship. Ryan gauld is a champion of amateur motocross in ontario, and motocross racing in canada. In the case of conflicts between these rules and the 2020 ama racing rule book, these supplemental rules supersede the ama racing rule book. Rule changes to 2020 ama pro motocross rule book mx sports announces new race schedule plans for 2020.
Classification of the canadian mx1 and mx2 pro classes. Requests must be submitted in writing by riders and teams. Ama pro denies protest of buckmaster formula xtreme r7. The rule book applies to all amasanctioned competition. This format includes all of the text and graphics of the printed documents. The ama motocross championship is an american motorcycle racing series. Any prior verbal approval from ama staff or officials without a written statement from the technical department with regard to the interpretation of a rule. The first page of the rule book states the following. Ad blockers have caused delays in the processing of license applications due to interruptions in payment processing. It is the premier superbike racing series in the united states, part of the american motorcyclist association sanctioned events group the ama road racing championship was created in 1976 to provide playing field for professional racing teams and a means for motorcycle manufacturers to showcase their sport. 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 rulebook.
Requests must be submitted in writing by riders and teams to ama technical staff. Jump on board with jared mees as he slides his indian scout ftr750 at the 2017 american flat track finale. The motocross race series was founded and sanctioned by the american motorcyclist association ama in 1972. Read more altus motorsports and hagerty partner for the 2020 motoamerica season. Founded in 1984, the championship cup series is headquartered in fort worth, texas. Twins rider license holders will have priority when selecting competition numbers. Ama pro racing will answer any requests for rule clarifications or interpretations. Ama pro racing personnel maintain an active dialogue with team representatives regarding officiating and rules enforcement.
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