Many amateur motocross racers dream of racing in the Lucas Oil
AMA Motocross Championship. One way to make that dream a reality is to hone your skills at AMA Racing Pro/Am events. It's at these venues where up-and-coming racers earn the points, purse money and contingency support to help them climb the competitive ladder.
"Our 2010 AMA Racing Pro/Am schedule features quality race tracks and events that are promoted by some of this country's top organizers," said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley. "With around 40 races on the calendar and at least $150,000 in guaranteed purse available to the fastest amateur American motocross racers on the planet, we're confident this schedule provides the challenges to prepare these young racers for the next level."
Bromley added that one factor in developing the current schedule was the increased minimum age requirements for a pro license.
"In 2010, the minimum age to acquire a professional license rises to 17, and in 2011, that will increase to 18," Bromley said. "What that also means is that many of today's top amateurs will spend more time in the Pro/Am ranks. That reality pushed us to create a schedule that best suits the up-and-coming A-class rider looking to build skill and confidence to race with the professional racers at the national level."
AMA Racing Pro/Am motocross events are open to both professionally licensed and A-class amateur motocross racers. The events allow amateurs to gain experience on America's top tracks and prepare for the fast pace and long motos that professional racing demands.
To be considered for a professional motocross license, competitors must have earned at least 75 advancement points (at the time of application) in AMA Racing Pro/Am motocross events in a continuous 12-month period. Points are based off overall finishes in either the 250 Pro/Am and Open Pro/Am classes. Points from each class will not be combined.
2010 AMA Racing Pro/Am schedule
Schedule subject to change
Jan. 3: Gatorback Cycle Park, Gainesville, Fla.
Unlimited Sports MX (813) 470-7498
info@unlimitedsportsmx.com
www.unlimitedsportsmx.com
Feb. 21: Arizona Cycle Park, Litchfield Park, Ariz.
(623) 853-0750
www.arizonacyclepark.com
LLQ Double-points-paying event
March 7: Competitive Edge, Hesperia, Calif.
(909) 456-1070
www.ridecemx.com
Double-points-paying event
March 8-13: Lake Whitney MX Park, Whitney, Texas
Bama Cycle Park (817) 270-1814
www.lakewhitneymx.com
Double-points-paying event
March 21: Iron City Motorsports Park, Blacksburg, S.C.
Victory Sports (432) 323-5497
www.victorysportsracing.com
LLQ
April 11: Devils Ridge Motocross, Sanford, N.C.
(919) 776-1767
www.devilsridgemotox.com
May 2: Muddy Creek Raceway, Blountville, Tenn.
Victory Sports Inc. (423) 323-5497
www.victorysportsracing.com
LLQ
May 9: Sunset Ridge MX, Walnut, Ill.
4P Promotions Inc. (815) 379-9534
www.sunsetridgemx.com
LLQ
May 16: Daniel Boone MX, London, Ky.
Victory Sports (423) 323-5497
www.danielboonemx.net
May 21: Dirt Diggers North MC, Sacramento, Calif.
(800) 426-4869
info@hangtown.com
www.hangtownmx.com
Amateur day at National
May 30: Pine Ridge Raceway, Athelstane, Wisc.
(715) 856-6612
www.pineridgeraceway.com
Double-points-paying event
May 31: Sweney Cycle Park, Brush, Colo.
(970) 768-0518
www.sweneycycleark.com
June 5-6: Competitive Edge, Hesperia, Calif.
(909) 456-1070
www.ridecemx.com
LLQ
June 6: Freestone County Raceway LLC, Wortham, Texas
(713) 880-5533
www.freestonemx.com
Amateur day at National
June 13: High Point Raceway, Mt. Morris, Pa.
Racer Productions (304) 284-0800
www.racerproductions.com
Amateur day at National
June 21: MC Motopark, Mt. Carroll, Ill.
(815) 238-1614
reidabook@centurytel.net
www.mcmotopart.com
July 4: Red Bud Recreation Inc., Buchanan, Mich.
(269) 695-6405
www.redbudmx.com
Amateur day at National
July 11: Motoland, Kingsbury, Ind.
(218) 988-6686
www.motoland.com
July 11: Steel City Raceway, Delmont, Pa.
Bellco Inc. (304) 284-0080
www.racerproductions.com
July 11: Muddy Creek Raceway, Blountville, Tenn.
Victory Sports Inc. (423) 323-5497
www.victorysportsracing.com
July 16: Spring Creek MX Park, Millville, Minn.
(507) 753-2779
www.springcreekmx.com
Amateur day at National
July 25: Washougal MX Park, Washougal, Wash.
(360) 837-3975
www.washougalmxpk.com
Amateur day at National
Double-points-paying event
Aug. 2-7: AMA Air Nautiques Amateur National Motocross Championships, presented by Amsoil, Hurricane Mills, Tenn. (304) 284-0084
www.mxsports.com
National Championship participants only
Double-points-paying event
Aug. 13-16: Unadilla Valley Sports Center, New Berlin, N.Y.
(607) 965-8784
www.unadillamx.com
Amateur day at National
Aug. 22: Pleasure Valley Raceway, Armaugh, Pa.
(814) 695-2453
www.cernics.com
Sept. 4-6: Baja MX, Millington, Mich.
(989) 871-3356
ride@bajamx.com
www.bajamx.com
Sept. 5: Steel City Raceway, Delmont, Pa.; Bellco Inc.
(304) 284-0080
www.racerproductions.com
Amateur day at National
Sept. 5: Pine Ridge Raceway, Athelstane, Wisc.
(715) 856-6612
www.pineridgeraceway.com
Sept. 12: Aztalan Racing, Lake Mills, Wisc.
Aztalan Cycle Club (414) 297-9367
www.aztalancycle.com
Sept 26: Golden Pine Raceway, Prentiss, Miss.
(601) 506-8669
www.goldenpineraceway.com
Sept 26: Buffalo Creek Motocross Park, Canton, Texas
Kingdom Motorsports (214) 939-4321
info@buffalocreekmx.com
www.buffalocreekmx.com
Oct. 2-3: Raceway Park, Englishtown, N.J.
(732) 446.7800
www.racewaypark.com
Kawasaki Race of Champions
Double-points-paying event
Oct. 3: Otsego Club and Resort, Gaylord, Mich.
Baja MX Inc. (989) 871-3356
ride@bajamx.com
www.bajamx.com
Oct. 10: Crossroads MX, Mason, Ill.
(618) 686-2769
www.crossroadsmx.com
Oct 16-17: Muddy Creek Raceway, Blountville, Tenn.
Victory Sports Inc. (423) 323-5497
www.victorysportsracing.com
Oct. 30-31: Bama Cycle Park, Pell City, Ala.
(205) 699-8857
www.millcreekmotocross.com
Nov. 22-24: Gatorback Cycle Park, Gainesville, Fla.
Unlimited Sports MX (813) 470-7498
info@unlimitedsportsmx.com
www.unlimitedsportsmx.com
Only the 250A/Pro-Am and Open A/Pro-Am Modified classes will be awarded points.
Nov. 25-27: Gatorback Cycle Park, Gainesville, Fla.
Unlimited Sports MX (813) 470-7498
info@unlimitedsportsmx.com
www.unlimitedsportsmx.com
Only the 250A/Pro-Am and Open A/Pro-Am Modified classes will be awarded points.
