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Regional Championships Begin May 28th for the 35th Annual Amateur National MX Championship at Loretta Lynn’s

Wednesday, May 25, 2016 | 4:00 PM

The Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, and the journey to this prestigious amateur event continues for the sport’s up-and-coming riders. The first Regional Championships begin May 28th and will continue every weekend until June 26th. The regional winners will then compete at the National Championships held at Loretta Lynn Ranch on August 1st - 6th. 

Area Qualifiers have taken place from February to May in 55 different venues across the United States. Riders who have qualified are eligible to participate in their corresponding Regional Championship. A total of 13 Regional Championships will be held in eight regions. This year, the Regional Championships will begin with Muddy Creek in TN and Washougal in WA. 

Riders who earned a qualifying spot from their results in an Area Qualifier must pre-register online for the corresponding Regional Championship in order to guarantee their spot. Riders will receive a Rocky Mountain ATV/MC $20 gift card for each Regional Championship they pre-register for. This is part of the Race Gas Fast Track program sponsored by Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. Gift cards are mailed to eligible racers after each Regional Championship has ended. 

Pre-Register for your Regional Championship and receive a $20 gift card for Rocky Mountain ATV/MC as part of the Race Gas Fast Track program.Photo: Courtesy of Rocky Mountain ATV/MC
Pre-Register for your Regional Championship and receive a $20 gift card for Rocky Mountain ATV/MC as part of the Race Gas Fast Track program.Photo: Courtesy of Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

“Rocky Mountain ATV/MC has reaffirmed their commitment to the Loretta Lynn program,” said MX Sports Director Tim Cotter. “The Race Gas gift card initiative has put tens of thousands of dollars back into amateur race budgets. This program has been perhaps the most significant gift to amateur racing families in recent memory.” 

Those who qualify at a Regional Championship will be eligible to race at Loretta Lynn’s in the first week of August. Rocky Mountain ATV/MC serves as the title sponsor for the event. 

“The road to Loretta Lynn’s is difficult, and we want to congratulate everyone who has made it this far as well as wish them luck at the Regional Championships,” said Dan Thomas, CEO and Founder of Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. “We owe a lot to the amateur motocross riders across the country, and we’re happy to be able to give back by serving as the title sponsor for Loretta Lynn’s and by offering $20 gift cards through the Race Gas Fast Track program at the Regional Championships.” 

Please see https://mxsports.com/events for the complete schedule of this year’s Regional Championships. 

About the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship

The Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch is the world’s largest and most prestigious amateur motocross racing program. The national qualifying program consists of 55 Area Qualifiers (February through May) and 13 Regional Championships (May through June), hosted at select motocross facilities across the country. The qualifying system culminates in the National Final (first week of August) hosted annually since 1982 at the home of country music star Loretta Lynn in Hurricane Mills, TN. Nearly 20,000 racers attempt to qualify in 38 classes for the 1,482 available positions at the National. Christened “The World’s Greatest Motocross Vacation,” the National event serves as a launch pad for some of the biggest names in professional motocross and supercross, including Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto and Ryan Dungey. The national program is produced by MX Sports, Inc., a West Virginia-based race production company, and sanctioned by the AMA. For more information, please visit www.MXSports.com. 

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About Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

Rocky Mountain ATV/MC is the trusted online source for high quality riding gear, parts and accessories for dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs, dual sport bikes and street motorcycles. Rocky Mountain ATV/MC has provided low prices and unparalleled customer service for over 30 years. With the RM Cash program, a fit-guarantee apparel exchange, free three-day shipping and a price match guarantee, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC continues to deliver a premier shopping experience for the off-road enthusiast. For more information, visit www.RockyMountainATVMC.com. 

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