AMA PRO MOTOCROSS
In motocross—the original format for off-road motorcycling competition—races
are held on outdoor tracks of approximately one mile or more in length that utilize
the natural topography along with built-up jumps and other added obstacles. The
12-round championship series runs from May to the end of August, visiting some
of the most iconic tracks across the United States. Running through the summer
months, the motocross series is widely considered to be one of the most grueling
sports in the world, testing each rider’s physical and mental toughness.
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Like AMA Supercross, the AMA Motocross series consists of two classes:
450 (the premier class) and 250.
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Unlike AMA Supercross, there are no regional divisions in AMA
Motocross, and both classes run the entire 12-round series.
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On race day each, class gets two practice sessions. The first session
includes free practice and timed qualifying, while the second session is
timed qualifying only.
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The fastest 36 riders in timed qualifying advance directly into the motos,
and their times are used to determine the order in which they choose their
starting position. Starting position for a rider’s second moto is based on
the rider’s finish in the first moto.
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A consolation race is held to determine the last four open spots, bringing
the total number of riders to 40.
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Each class races two races (called “motos”), each of which runs for 30
minutes, plus an additional two laps. At 30 minutes a two-lap board is
displayed to the race leader, followed by the white flag and then the
checkered flag.
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For each class, the overall positions for the event are determined by
combining the total championship points earned by a rider in both motos.
In the event of a tie for any position, the rider with the higher finish in the
second moto will be placed above the rider with the lower finish in that
moto.
2015 AMA Motocross Schedule
May 16
Hangtown Motocross Classic
Sacramento, CA
May 23
Glen Helen National
San Bernardino, CA
May 30
Thunder Valley National
Lakewood, CO
June 6
Tennessee National
Blountville, TN
June 13
High Point National
Mt. Morris, PA
June 27
Budds Creek National
Mechanicsville, MD
July 4
RedBud National
Buchanan, MI
July 18
Spring Creek National
Millville, MN
July 25
Washougal National
Washougal, WA
August 8
Unadilla National
New Berlin, NY
August 15
Utah National
August 22
Indiana National
Tooele, UT
Crawfordsville, IN