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AMA Racing 2010
Pro/Am Schedule Showcases Future Pros Vying For
Points, Purse Money
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- 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.
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