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PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the 2012 AMA Pro/Am Motocross schedule. AMA Pro/Am Motocross provides the proving ground for amateur racers to earn the credentials they need to line up at an AMA Supercross or AMA Pro Racing Motocross event.
"AMA Pro/Am Motocross represents the pinnacle of amateur motocross competition," said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley. "Racers at these events compete at premier tracks around the country for the points, purse money and contingency that will help them get to the next level -- AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Racing Motocross.
"This year's schedule is one of the best ever, with more than 40 events at some of the country's most challenging race tracks run by the sport's top promoters and organizers. This schedule is designed to test riders with top competition and national-caliber tracks and prepare them for the pro ranks."
Bromley added that the current AMA Pro/Am Motocross schedule is just the start for 2012 and that additional events will be added and announced throughout the course of the season.
The 2012 AMA Pro/Am Motocross season kicks off in Texas with the Texas Winter Series. It wraps up in Florida at the Winter Olympics.
AMA Director of Supercross Kevin Crowther added that the AMA Racing Pro/Am schedule and points process has contributed significantly to the skill and readiness of incoming AMA Supercross riders. He says that AMA Pro/AM Motocross competitors, who can also earn points toward their AMA Supercross license at AMA Arenacross events, are well prepared for professional competition.
"AMA Pro/Am Motocross provides the foundation of professional competition in this country and is integral to the natural progression of a rider through the amateur ranks all the way up to earning their AMA Supercross license," Crowther said. "I am pleased to see such a promising schedule for 2012. AMA Pro/Am Motocross gets stronger every year and continues to help prepare the fastest AMA Supercross racers on the planet."
AMA 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 featured at the pro level.
To be considered for a professional motocross license, competitors must have earned at least 75 advancement points (at the time of application) in AMA 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 are not combined.
For more on AMA Pro/Am Motocross, see AmericanMotorcyclist.com > Racing > AMA Pro/Am Motocross.
2012 AMA Pro/Am Motocross Schedule (subject to change)
Jan. 1
Freestone County Raceway, Wortham, TX
Texas Winter Series
(713) 962-3386
www.freestonemx.com
Jan. 15
Oakhill Raceway, Decatur, TX
Texas Winter Series
(940) 577-2225
oakhillmx@oakhillmx.com
www.oakhillmx.com
Jan 29
Village Creek MX Park, Fort Worth, TX
Texas Winter Series
(817) 962-3386
vcmx@villagecreekmx.com
www.villagecreekmx.com
Feb. 12
Freestone County Raceway, Wortham, TX
Texas Winter Series
(713) 962-3386
www.freestonemx.com
Feb. 25 and 26
Arizona Cycle Park, Buckeye, AZ
LLQ
Arizona Cycle Park
(623) 853-0750
www.arizonacyclepark.com
Feb. 28 - March 3
Freestone County Raceway, Wortham, TX
Freestone Spring Championship
(713) 962-3386
www.freestonemx.com
March 12-17
Mill Creek, Pell City, AL
Spring Classic
RPM Sports
(205) 699-8857
www.rpmsportsonline.com
March 15-18
Three Palms Action Sports Park, Conroe, TX
Spring Break Classic
Extreme Sports
www.threepalmsesp.com
March 10 and 11
Competitive Edge, Hesperia, CA
LLQ
(909) 456-1070
www.ridecemx.com
March 24 and 25
Golden Pine Raceway, Prentiss, MS
LLQ
(601) 506-8669
www.goldenpineraceway.com
April 1
Devils Ridge Motocross, Sanford, NC
(919) 776-1767
www.devilsridgemotox.com
April 15
Pagoda Motorcycle Club, Birdsboro, PA
(610) 582-3717
www.pagodamotorcycleclub.com
April 21 and 22
Honey Lake Motocross Park, Milford, CA
LLQ
(530) 827-2639
www.honeylakemx.com
May 5 and 6
Dutch Sport Park, Bloomingdale, MI
LLQ
(269) 521-7800
dspmx@msn.com
www.dutchsportparkmx.com
May 12 and 13
RM Promotions, Little Falls, MN
LLQ
(612) 919-3457
www.motocityraceway.com
May 13
South Fork Competition Park, Petersburg, VA
VMP / MAMAMX
(443) 783-3249
www.vmpmx.com
www.mamamx.com
May 18
(Hangtown MX), Rancho Cordova, CA
Amateur day at National
Dirt Diggers North M.C. Inc.
(530) 758-5554
www.hangtownmx.com
May 27
Pine Ridge Raceway, Athelstane, WI
(715) 856-6612
Gmellissa337@aol.com
May 27
High Fly MX, Crothersville, IN
Let's Go Racing LLC
(812) 374-8228
letsgoracing1@yahoo.com
www.highflymx.com
May 28
Lincoln Trails Motosports, Casey, Il
(217) 932-2041
itmotors@hughes.net
www.lincolntrailmotosports.com
May 26 and 27
Lazy River MX, Dalton, GA
LLQ
(706) 278-1620
teamsyd@aol.com
www.lazyrivermotocross.com
May 28
Freestone County Raceway, Wortham, TX
Amateur day at National
(713) 962-3386
www.freestonemx.com
May 28
Sweney Cycle Park, Brush. CO
(970) 768-0518
www.sweneycyclepark.com
June 16 (Sat night)
Moto Pro Inc, Stadium Megacross, Mendota, IL
815-539-9021
wardy@mtco.com
www.megacross.com
June 17
MC Motopark, Mt. Carroll, IL
(815) 238-1614
reidabook@centurytel.net
www.mcmotopark.com
June 17
Budds Creek Motocross Park, Leonardtown, MD
(301) 481-6148
www.buddscreek.com
July 15
High Fly MX, Crothersville, IN
Let's Go Racing LLC
(812) 374-8228
letsgoracing1@yahoo.com
www.highflymx.com
July 20
Washougal MX Park, Washougal, Washington
Amateur day at National.
(360) 837-3975
www.washougalmxpk.com
Aug. 26
Pleasure Valley Raceway, Armagh, PA
(814) 695-2453
www.cernics.com
www.pvrmx.com
Aug. 26
Spring Creek MX Park, Millville, MN
Hi-Winders
(507) 753-2779
www.springcreekmx.com
Sept. 1-3
Baja MX, Millington, MI
Baja MX Inc.
(989) 871-3356
ride@bajamx.com
www.bajamx.com
Sept. 2
Pine Ridge Raceway, Athelstane, WI
(715) 856-6612
Gmellissa337@aol.com
Sept. 9
Hurricane Hills Motorsports, Clifford, NJ
(570) 222-9290
hurricanehillsmx@yahoo.com
www.hhmotocross.com
Sept. 23
Blue Diamond MX Park, New Castle, DE
Baltimore County Trail Riders
(302) 834-5867
www.bctra.com
Sept. 30
Buffalo Creek Motocross Park, Canton, TX
Kingdom Motorsports
(214) 939-4321
info@buffalocreekmx.com
www.buffalocreekmx.com
Sept. 30
Sunset Ridge MX, Walnut, IL
4P Promotions Inc.
(815) 379-9534
www.sunsetridgemx.com
Oct. 7
Ostego Club, Gaylord, MI
Baja MX Inc.
(989) 871-3356
ride@bajamx.com
www.bajamx.com
Oct. 7
Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ
K.R.O.C.
(734) 446-7800
rpmx@comcast.net
www.racewaypark.com
Oct. 14
Pagoda Motorcycle Club, Birdsboro, PA
(610) 582-3717
www.pagodamotorcycleclub.com
Oct. 28
Golden Pine Raceway, Prentiss, WI
(601) 506-8669
www.goldenpineraceway.com
Oct. 27-28
Budds Creek Motocross Park, Leonardtown, MD
(301) 481-6148
www.buddscreek.com
Nov. 4
Freestone County Raceway, Wortham, TX
(713) 962-3386
www.freestonemx.com
Nov. 4
Mill Creek, Pell City, AL
Fall Classic
RPM Sports
(205) 699-8857
www.rpmsportsonline.com
Nov. 10-11
Freestone County Raceway, Wortham, TX
(713) 962-3386
www.freestonemx.com
Nov. 18
Hillbilly Hills, Musella, GA
RPM Sports
(205) 699-8857
www.rpmsportsonline.com
Nov. 19-21
Gatorback Cycle Park, Gainesville, FL
Unlimited Sports MX
(813) 470-7498
info@unlimitedsportsmx.com
www.unlimitedsportsmx.com
Nov. 22-24
Gatorback Cycle Park, Gainesville, FL
Unlimited Sports MX
(813) 470-7498
info@unlimitedsportsmx.com
www.unlimitedsportsmx.com
Note: Races associated with Loretta Lynn Area Qualifiers (posted as LLQ) will receive points in the following classes: 250 A, Open A and Pro-Sport. The Pro-Sport Class will provide Pro-Am points for both 250 and Open class (race results will be duplicated and be posted in both classes).
Note: No races will provide double points
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