An ama sanctioned organization for motocross families. Rules books, amendments, updates and bulletins for other amca offroad sports are also available here. The 1979 ama rule book stated the objectives of the association have always been to foster strong and fair competitionto administer the competition program with impartiality. Motocross and quad rules regulations in order to familiarize with general competition rules and other racing regulations before any attempts to use bmc race track or register for racing events, we ask new and existing bmc members to run through updated reminder of rules and regulations a. Supplemental regulations are additions to the rulebook based on the needs of a specific series. The link below is a pdf of the 09 supercross rulebook. Changes for the 20 season are printed in red bold italic type. It was also the second season with the world supercross championship designation. As a general rule, unless optional equipment or modification is specifically permitted by this rulebook, it is prohibited.
All rulebooks will be in pdf format motocross rulebook. Mx sports issues statement regarding 250 class for 2009 lucas. In one of my motos yesterday during just one lap the red cross flag came out 5 separate times. Mama 2019 rule book 2 middle atlantic motocross association mama 2019 is the 44th season for mama, a nonprofit youth motocross organization. Requests must be submitted in writing by riders and teams to ama racing technical staff. Jan 15, 2009 gncc 2009 supplemental rules and classes morgantown, w. Nearly all great lakes motocross glmx events are ama sanctioned. The amca rule book for motocross is updated each year and issued with licences. If an event is ama sanctioned, ama membership is required for all participants in all classes, and may be purchased at the track. It was written long before motocross had arrived and long before the japanese factories were developing very expensive works bikes for research and development that. For schedules and event registration information, please visit. This petition was generated to enact the following change to the 2011 ama pro racing rulebook section 3.
As an effort to curb pure works bikes, the ama instituted production rules in. The intent of a rule will be determined by ama pro racing. Rider advancement procedures for motocross are spelled out in chapter 3, section r of the 2008 ama sports rulebook governing proam, standard, atv and youth competition. Mx sports and ama pro racing release 2009 motocross rulebook morgantown, w. Ama pro racing posts updated 2009 road race rulebook. Ama pro motocross pdf result archive all files in pdf format adobe acrobat reader required. There is a new 18yearold minimum age requirement pushed up from the previous 16yearold rule for the 450mx class and. Riders are advanced based on the national advancement system, according to their rider performance value rpv. March 4, 2009 after careful deliberation on a possible change in class structure, mx sports, organizers of the 2009 lucas oil ama pro motocross championship, has decided not to suggest any immediate changes to the ama pro racing rulebook concerning the 250 class and the placement of 250cc twostrokes alongside 250cc four.
San francisco, ca overall motocross championship titles 12 supercrossmotocross 7 supercross championships 19931996 19982000 2 125 western region supercross championships 19911992 1 250 outdoor national championship 1995 2 fim. The intent of a specific rule will override a competitors interpretation of that rule. The ama sanctions more motorsports competition than any other organization in the world. The class structure released by daytona motorsports group for the 2009 ama superbike championship contains three classes, two of which are identical to what was released by the dmg back in april and one new class. The problem was each time the red cross flag came out, it was because either someone was down in a corner, stalled in a corner, or was on the side of the track. On sunday march 25, 1979, a factory works motocross bike was successfully claimed for the first time at a professional ama sanctioned motocross race.
The ama has now revised this rule from top 20 to top 15, meaning that 450 riders who finished outside of the top 15 in points the last two years could go. Riders wishing to earn d14 points should show their d14 card at registration. Morgantown, wv 1023 2009 mx sports pro racing, in conjunction with the atva, are seeking rule change proposals for the ama pro atv motocross rulebook and the amateur series supplemental rules. Standing regulations and sporting code for organisers of amca events all disciplines. Supplemental rules and classes announced for 2009 itp tires moose racing ama atv motocross championship presented by parts unlimited.
The ama in cooperation with the fim will answer any requests for rule clarifications or interpretations. I had a group of teenagers in front of me and the first 4 times the red cross flag came out they followed the rules and slowed way down. Oct 28, 2008 text in blue will be removed from the 2009 rulebook. While ken roczen wouldnt have missed losing the opportunity to gain 50 points by trying to race the twostroke, the ama has quite. Ama atv mx seeks rule proposals for 2010 series rulebook. Loretta lynns classes and rules now posted mx sports. Both riders, for different reasons, would not be defending their titles in 2009. It will be the of race responsibility direction to make decisions regarding rules enforcement. All 2010 race rules and regulations remain as they were in 2009. A youth entrant may use the same motorcycle or atv in both youth and amateur events on the same day as long as the machine meets the engine displacement of. These amendments and any other relevant bulletins are available as pdf downloads via this section of the website. G19 any rider leaving the course must reenter at the same point or at the first point where heshe can safely reenter, without interfering with other riders and without gaining an advantage.
All glmx events follow the rules and guidelines set forth in the ama racing rulebook, to which these rules are a supplement. Since 1924, the ama has sanctioned motorsports competitions and motorcycle recreational events, as well as advocated for motorcyclists interests in all levels of government. Mammoth motocross is an ama sanctioned event and runs according to the rules developed and written by ama congress, the rulesmaking body of the ama composed of ama organizers. As an effort to curb pure works bikes, the ama instituted production rules in the mid 1980s to give. 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. The atv national is also a round of the d14 state championship series. No 250s twostrokes for outdoor motocross cycle news.
Rules and applications american flat track ama pro racing. Updating to a more recent year exhaust is prohibited unless the oem part number is the same. The 250sx class will abide by all rules and regulations set forth in the current monster energy ama supercross, an fim world. Nov 09, 2012 below are the changes to the ama supercross rule book for 20, rule changes are in red. Gncc 2009 supplemental rules and classes racer x online. The sport evolved from motorcycle trials competitions held in the united kingdom. Racer productions, producers of the canam grand national cross country series, has announced the supplemental rules and classes for.
New ama amateur mx flag rules motorelated motocross. The deadline for submitting rule change proposals is september 15th of the year it is being voted on. District 34 sports committee tri state trax rule boo k. Otherwise, d14 membership is not required for riders at a national event. The ama needs to rethink this rule change, and go back to using the yellow flag and just enforce the no passing and no jumping on yellow. Or, if you just have a general question, please use the form below or call the d23 armca office. The most notable change for 2009 involves the reduction of sound from all motorcycles. Mar 19, 2009 this petition was generated to enact the following change to the 2011 ama pro racing rulebook section 3. January 1, 20 mx sports announces today the national classes, supplemental rules and allnew limited class clarification chart for the 20 red bull ama amateur national motocross championships at loretta lynns.
January 27, 2009 the 2009 ama pro road racing rule book which provides all. The ama motocross championship is an american motorcycle racing series. 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. Rule updates published in the nesc newsletter or web site may override the rules in the nesc rule book. Amendments and alterations to this guide are often made at motocross committee meetings throughout the year. The most popular amateur motorsport in america read more.
Ama district 14 will fully comply with governor whitmers executive stayathome order issued today at 11. Ama statement on supercross fuel ruling dirt rider magazine online. American motorcyclist association american motorcyclist. Supplemental rules and classes announced for 2009 itp. Ama motocross rider classifications for 2009 season. The rulebook applies to all ama sanctioned competition. After three months of wrangling, were back where we startedalmost. Allow 100144cc 2strokes in the 250 class and 150300cc 2strokes in the 450 class. District 34 sports committee tristate trax rule boo k. Rider, team and sponsor input is very important and all suggestions for 2010 rule changes to the championship series will be taken into consideration. Rule book ama d2 racing operates under the rulebook of the american motorcyclist association with additional supplemental rules.
The organization is run by an allvolunteer board of directors and is dedicated to providing the very best in youth motocross racing. Mx sports and ama pro racing release 2009 motocross rulebook. Allow 100144cc 2strokes in the 250 class and 150300cc 2. District 17 rule book welcome to ama district 17 club. The rm250 was discontinued in 2009, well over the five year limit. There are quite a few tweaks and changes to the rulebook for the 2020 season. Any prior verbal approval from ama racing staff or officials without a written statement from the technical department with regard to the. Events scheduled prior to that date will be canceled, at least for the time being. The series is the major outdoor motocross series in the united states and is managed by mx sports pro racing. The ama amateur competition rulebook is for the exclusive use of ama chartered clubs and promoters running ama sanctioned events.
Jeremy mcgrath 7time ama supercross champion record 72 supercross wins professional off road racer and team owner birth date. Ama d2 racing operates under the rulebook of the american motorcyclist association with additional supplemental rules. March 19, 2009 with the seriesopening race just over two months away, mx sports, in conjunction with ama pro racing, is pleased to announce the release of this years ama pro. Those examples above about supercross are all the same for motocross except its per moto and we use ama motocross scoring which is 25pts for 1st. Motocross is a form of offroad motorcycle racing held on enclosed offroad circuits. Document provides all rules and regulations for ama pros four 2009 road racing divisions daytona beach, fla. After a successful and safe 2009 season we found that there was only one rule that needed to be added to the 2010 rulebook, said race director harv whipple. It will be up to the organizers if rescheduling is possible. Homologation has always been a hot topic in the motocross world.
March 19, 2009 with the seriesopening race just over two months away, mx sports, in conjunction with ama pro racing, is pleased to announce the release of this years ama pro racing motocross rulebook. Villopoto served notice early that he was ready for the 450 class going 11 at the opening round at glen helen. Contact the ama at 800 2625646 for the address of your district office. Returning supercross lites west contenders like jake weimer, lites sophomore. Courtesy mxsports from a field of over 20,000 hopefuls and nearly 1400 riders who qualified for the national event at loretta lynn ranch, ama amateur national champions in.
Ama 125cc class suspension rules motorelated motocross. The directors of dscc shall receive complimentary admission and rider entry to all dscc clubpromoter point paying events. Today, mxsports released the new 2020 ama pro racing rules for professional motocross competition. Supercross 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 womens motocross 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1998.
Non ama amd d14 sanctioned events for 2020 are the vetfest and grass race. All supplemental regulations are approved by the ama. No youth rider shall ride as more than one age during any meet. The board determines if the rule is valid and accurate from the ama and d23 standpoint. Click here for the 2020 ama competition rulebook the rule book applies to all ama. Rules of competition midatlantic motocross association. The ama rule book shall be followed in its entirety, however this supplement shall govern those cases not provided for in the rule book. Mar 04, 2009 the following is from mx sportsafter careful deliberation on a possible change in class structure, mx sports, organizers of the 2009 lucas oil ama pro motocross championship, has decided not to suggest any immediate changes to the ama pro racing rulebook concerning the 250 class and the placement of 250cc twostrokes alongside 250cc fourstrokes. In addition to these supercross futures supplemental rules all racing is governed by the 2020 ama racing rulebook.
Click here for the 2020 ama competition rulebook the rule book applies to all ama sanctioned. Mx sports and ama pro racing release 2009 motocross. There are three different districts in texas, which are district 20, district 41, and district 42. Engine displacements supercross class 150 250cc 2stroke 249 450cc 4stroke engine displacement has been adjusted to allow the use of.
The 2009 ama supercross season for sponsorship reasons, the monster energy ama supercross championship was the thirtysixth ama supercross championship season. They need to keep the red cross flag for what is was intended for, which to me is a medic is needed at the site and there is an injured rider on the track. Ama statement on supercross fuel ruling dirt rider magazine. The motocross race series was founded and sanctioned by the american motorcyclist association ama in 1972. Mar 16, 2010 ama motocross racing rules the american motorcyclist association ama is the worlds largest sanctioning body for the sport of motorcycle competition. 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. Each district will produce one texas ama district champion every year in each class. The 2009 ama amateur motocross champions have been crowned at the 28th annual air nautiques nationals presented by amsoil at loretta lynn ranch in hurricane mills, tn. The american motorcyclist association ama prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and act ivities including all ama sanctioned events on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, age, disability. Just having a conversation regarding the old 90s and early 00s ama rules on suspension in the 125cc class.
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