New Sponsors Announced for 2016 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch
by: Kayla Bolton
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 | 10:20 AM
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Chelsea Taylor
(304) 284-0101
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New Sponsors Announced for 2016 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch
Largest Amateur Motocross Event Welcomes New Sponsors
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (July 27, 2016) – MX Sports is pleased to announce two new partners for the 35th Annual Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL. Both ProX and WyoTech will join the star-studded line-up of sponsors on August 1-6 for the AMA Amateur National held annually at the historic Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.
With over 40 years of experience, ProX will be joining the National lineup in 2016. Specializing in high quality internal engine components such as pistons, connecting rods, crankshafts and valves, ProX is a perfect fit for the world’s largest and most prestigious amateur motocross race. Since being founded in 1975, ProX has expanded to reach dealers and distributers in more than 70 countries worldwide, and is eager to help qualified racers from all over the Nation.
“Loretta Lynn’s is the race of the year, and ProX Racing Parts is pumped to be a part of it,” said Laura Antenucci with the marketing department. “Being able to support the best amateurs in the country is an honor and we are excited to see all the racing action during the week. For over 40 years, ProX offers engine components for nearly any bike. You can be sure you’re ready for the next heat with high quality and assured performance! Stop by our booth during the week to see all the hard parts we offer.”
WyoTech will also join the Amateur National Motocross Championship family this year. WyoTech is a technical school that specializes in advanced training on various motorcycle brands. With their unique sponsorship, WyoTech will be able to reach out to an audience that already has the passion for motorsports. The program’s hands-on classroom experience, enables students to excel above their competition and expand the limits of normal motorcycle mechanic work.
“WyoTech is excited to partner with MX Sports and help support its role in the motorsports industry,” said Chris Barton, Campus Director and Academic Dean, WyoTech – Daytona. “MX Sports appeals to a wide demographic, from amateur to pro, and seeks to further participation in the motorsports industry. This mission aligns with WyoTech’s goal to train entry-level motorcycle and marine mechanics and prepare them for successful careers in the motorsports industry. We look forward to building our relationship with MX Sports in the future and finding ways to grow and be successful in the motorsports industry together.”
ProX and WyoTech will be located in the Sponsor Village throughout the week offering amateur support. WyoTech invites anyone looking to train for a new career to stop by and inquire about their Daytona motorcycle division campus.
"Introducing two new companies to a lineup of an already all-star team is exciting,” said MX Sports Director Tim Cotter. “The ProX team has been involved in motocross for many years and has supported it at a high level, while WyoTech is the first of its kind for Loretta Lynn’s. The WyoTech educational systems can provide great opportunities for our racers and race fans that are at the crossroads of their life and making those very important career decisions."
The National class structure includes classes for youth riders on 50cc bikes all the way up to vet and senior classes. The race will follow a three-moto format, taking place over the course of a week. Participating riders have previously raced and qualified at Area Qualifiers and Regional Championships to participate in the National.
RacerTV.com is set to bring over 40 hours of live online streaming coverage beginning on Tuesday, August 2 on RacerTV.com, and two highlight shows featuring the event will air on NBC Sports Network on Sunday, October 9 at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 16 at 5:30 p.m. EST.
The 2016 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL will take place August 1-6 at Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.
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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 59 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 (last week in July) hosted annually since 1982 at the home of country music star Loretta Lynn in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Nearly 22,000 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 AMA. For more information, please visit www.mxsports.com.
About ProX
Whether on the track, in the woods or on the street, riders trust OEM quality engine components from ProX Racing Parts. Specializing in high quality components for powersports applications, all parts are manufactured to highest quality standards at state of the art manufacturing facilities around the world. As the industry evolves, so does ProX. By stocking over 9,000 part numbers and with so many products continually being added, you won’t go anywhere else! For more information please visit www.pro-x.com.
About WyoTech
WyoTech was founded more than 50 years ago in Laramie, Wyoming, and has since become one of the premier providers of technical training in the U.S. In its state-of-the-art facilities, WyoTech offers training for mechanical and technical occupations in automotive, diesel, collision/refinishing, motorcycle and marine technology. For more information, visit www.WyoTech.edu.