The qualifying program takes place in 33 states, starting with the 55 Area Qualifiers that begin in February and run through the end of May. The 13 Regional Championships will run in eight major geographical regions throughout the United States, taking place from late May through June.
“The AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship program has become the most prestigious amateur motocross competition in history, and the 2017 program will live up to that legacy,” said AMA Motocross Manager Kip Bigelow. “The AMA along with the program’s organizer, MX Sports, has worked diligently to create an Area Qualifier and Regional Championship schedule that has calendar balance, geographic balance and features some of the country’s best tracks and facilities. We’re very pleased to be involved and provide AMA members and their families with the exclusive opportunity to race for an AMA National Motocross Championship.”
The AMA Area Qualifiers serve as the first step in qualifying for the world’s largest and most celebrated amateur motocross championship. The AMA Regional Championships then serve as the next step to seed riders into the annual AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship. Only riders who finish in a qualifying position at a Regional Championship are eligible to race the amateur national event in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.
“The logistics of scheduling venues and organizers, at the same time being sensitive to the local race community and longstanding events, makes the scheduling process very difficult,” said MX Sports Director Tim Cotter. “In addition, the AMA has done a great job cultivating race tracks across the country. There are more racetracks in America that are capable of hosting an Area Qualifier or Regional Championship than ever before, making the process very competitive.”
This year’s lineup includes many historic tracks, such as Unadilla MX and High Point Raceway in the Northeast. The tour also returns to other favorites, such as the Southeast’s Muddy Creek Raceway, RedBud MX in the Mid-East and Thunder Valley MX Park in the South Central region.
To view the 2017 AMA Area Qualifier and AMA Regional Championship schedule, scroll down, or see www.mxsports.com/events.
For additional information, visit the series official website at www.mxsports.com or call (304) 284-0101. Also follow the official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts for exclusive content and to catch the latest news.
About the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
The Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship is the world’s largest and most prestigious amateur motocross racing program. The national qualifying program consists of AMA Area Qualifiers (February through May) and AMA Regional Championships (May through June), hosted at select motocross facilities across the country. The qualifying system culminates in the AMA National Championship (the first week in August) hosted annually since 1982 at the home of country music star Loretta Lynn in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Nearly 22,000 racers attempt to qualify in 38 classes for the 1,482 available positions at the national event. Christened “The World’s Greatest Motocross Vacation,” the AMA National Championship has launched some of the biggest names in professional motocross and Supercross competition, including Ricky Carmichael, Ryan Dungey, James Stewart and Ryan Villopoto. The national program is produced by MX Sports Inc., a West Virginia-based race production company, and sanctioned by AMA. For more information, please visit www.mxsports.com.
2017 SERIES SCHEDULE
Northeast Area Qualifiers |
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| TimeMar 18 – Mar 19 | Budds Creek | ||
| TimeApr 1 – Apr 2 | Doublin Gap MX | ||
| TimeApr 15 – Apr 16 | High Point Raceway | ||
| TimeApr 22 – Apr 23 | Lake Sugar Tree Motosports Park | ||
| TimeMay 6 – May 7 | Unadilla MX | ||
| TimeMay 13 – May 14 | Miles Mountain MX | ||
| TimeMay 20 – May 21 | Winchester Speedpark | ||
| TimeMay 20 – May 21 | Birch Creek Motorsports Park | ||
Northeast Regionals |
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| TimeJun 3 – Jun 4 | Englishtown Youth Regional | ||
| TimeJun 10 – Jun 11 | Pleasure Valley Raceway Amateur Regional | ||
Southeast Area Qualifiers |
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| TimeFeb 18 – Feb 19 | WW Ranch Motocross Park | ||
| TimeMar 18 – Mar 19 | South of the Border MX | ||
| TimeMar 25 – Mar 26 | MX of Marion County | ||
| TimeApr 8 – Apr 9 | Echeconnee MX | ||
| TimeApr 22 – Apr 23 | Monster Mountain | ||
| TimeApr 29 – Apr 30 | Muddy Creek | ||
| TimeMay 6 – May 7 | Moto-Vated Sport’s Complex | ||
| TimeMay 13 – May 14 | Lazy River MX | ||
Southeast Regionals |
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| TimeMay 27 – May 28 | Gatorback Youth Regional | ||
| TimeJun 17 – Jun 18 | MillCreek MX Amateur Regional | ||
Mid-East Area Qualifiers |
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| TimeMar 25 – Mar 26 | Fast Farms MX | ||
| TimeApr 1 – Apr 2 | Nickota Motorsports Park | ||
| TimeApr 8 – Apr 9 | Malvern MX | ||
| TimeApr 22 – Apr 23 | Wildcatcreek MX | ||
| TimeApr 29 – Apr 30 | Briarcliff MX | ||
| TimeMay 6 – May 7 | RedBud | ||
| TimeMay 13 – May 14 | Baja Acres | ||
| TimeMay 20 – May 21 | Thunder Valley MX | ||
Mid-East Regionals |
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| TimeJun 3 – Jun 4 | Ironman Raceway Amateur Regional | ||
| TimeJun 10 – Jun 11 | ChiliTown MX Youth Regional | ||
North Central Area Qualifiers |
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| TimeMar 18 – Mar 19 | Bar 2 Bar MX | ||
| TimeMar 25 – Mar 26 | Romp MX | ||
| TimeApr 8 – Apr 9 | Riverside Raceway | ||
| TimeApr 22 – Apr 23 | Sugar Maple MX | ||
| TimeApr 29 – Apr 30 | Sunset Ridge MX | ||
| TimeMay 6 – May 7 | Lincoln Trail Motorsports | ||
| TimeMay 13 – May 14 | Little Falls Raceway | ||
| TimeMay 20 – May 21 | Indian Hills | ||
North Central Regionals |
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| TimeJun 10 – Jun 11 | Spring Creek Amateur Regional | ||
| TimeJun 24 – Jun 25 | MC Moto Park Youth Regional | ||
South Central Area Qualifiers |
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| TimeMar 4 – Mar 5 | 3 Palms MX | ||
| TimeMar 11 – Mar 12 | Johnsonville MX Farm | ||
| TimeMar 18 – Mar 19 | Farm 14 | ||
| TimeApr 1 – Apr 2 | Desoto Motorsports Park | ||
| TimeApr 8 – Apr 9 | Ponca City | ||
| TimeApr 22 – Apr 23 | Oak Hill Raceway | ||
| TimeApr 29 – Apr 30 | Thunder Valley | ||
| TimeMay 6 – May 7 | Swan MX Raceway Park | ||
South Central Regionals |
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| TimeMay 27 – May 28 | Underground MX Youth Regional | ||
| TimeJun 17 – Jun 18 | Freestone Raceway Amateur Regional | ||
Northwest Area Qualifiers |
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| TimeFeb 25 – Feb 26 | Riverfront MX Park | ||
| TimeApr 1 – Apr 2 | Horn Rapids | ||
| TimeApr 30 | Deseret Peak | ||
| TimeMay 6 – May 7 | Albany MX Park | ||
| TimeMay 12 – May 13 | Billings Motorcycle Club | ||
Northwest Regionals |
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| TimeMay 27 – May 28 | Washougal Youth/Amateur Regional | ||
Midwest Area Qualifiers |
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| TimeFeb 18 – Feb 19 | Oatfield Raceway | ||
| TimeMar 18 | 333 MX Park | ||
| TimeApr 1 – Apr 2 | Glen Helen | ||
| TimeApr 16 | Bunker Hill | ||
| TimeMay 6 – May 7 | Albany MX Park | ||
| TimeMay 20 | Rock Springs MX | ||
Midwest Regionals |
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| TimeJun 3 – Jun 4 | Prairie City Youth/Amateur Regional | ||
Southwest Area Qualifiers |
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| TimeFeb 11 – Feb 12 | Arizona Cycle Park | ||
| TimeMar 11 – Mar 12 | St. George MX | ||
| TimeApr 1 – Apr 2 | Glen Helen | ||
| TimeApr 29 – Apr 30 | Pala Raceway | ||
Southwest Regionals |
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| TimeJun 10 – Jun 11 | Pala Raceway Youth/Amateur Regional | ||
National Championships |
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| TimeJul 31 – Aug 5 | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship | ||
