2018 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur Motocross Championship Welcomes Returning Sponsors to the 37th Annual Event
by: Kayla Bolton
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | 3:15 PM
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2018 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur Motocross Championship
Welcomes Returning Sponsors to the 37th Annual Event
Largest Amateur Motocross Event Draws Industry’s Top Companies
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (July 18, 2018) – As the 37th Annual Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by Lucas Oil draws closer, July 30 – August 4, MX Sports is pleased to welcome a host of returning sponsors back to the historic Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Some of the biggest companies throughout the industry, along with top names in amateur racing, continue to join forces with the world’s largest and most prestigious amateur motocross race.
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC continues to show their support for amateur racing as they return to the ranch for the fifth year as the title sponsor. As well as being offered during the entire Road to Loretta’s, starting with Area Qualifiers and on through Regional Championships, the Race Gas program returns for the National. New for 2018, racers will receive $20 in credits in their account at RockyMountainATVMC.com. These credits are deposited directly to their account for easier use on the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC website or when calling in. Through this program, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC has contributed a grand total of $205,180 back into the hands of amateur motocross racers as they’ve competed on this year’s Road to Loretta’s. In addition, Attack Graphics is offering a promotional code for limited edition Loretta Lynn number plate backgrounds as well.
"We are proud to return to Loretta Lynn’s this year as the title sponsor for the national championship,” said Dan Thomas, CEO and Founder of Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. "The excitement and the passion that these riders have for racing is contagious, and we are glad to play a part in supporting them as they compete to become the best of the best. Congratulations to everyone who qualified, and good luck at the races.”
Returning for their second year as the presenting sponsor is Lucas Oil. Along with a large on-site activation, Lucas Oil will help feature Loretta Lynn’s with two 1-hour broadcasts televised on NBCSN in the fall as part of Lucas Oil TV. These nationally televised broadcasts bring a heightened level of exposure to amateur racing and feature some of the best up and coming racers as they progress their careers.
Thor and Parts Unlimited continue their long-time support, hosting various giveaways and excellent hospitality for Thor racers and families throughout the week. Red Bull returns as the official energy drink for its eighth consecutive year and will host the Mini Moto Mechanics Invitational Pit Bike race, which kicks off Sunday evening.
Oakley returns and will have their sunglasses and motocross goggles on full display in Sponsor Village, as well as sponsoring the Oakley Golf Cart Parade. New for 2018, Oakley will be giving away a free pair of sunglasses to the mother of each National Champion. Bell Helmets continues with the holeshot awards. With a total of 105 gate drops scheduled for 2018 at the Ranch, Bell will have $10,500 in gift certificates up-for-grabs the week of the national.
Making their return as the official plastic company of the AMA Amateur National Championship is Polisport. Providing track indicators, which is one of the most important tools in creating a National level track, will help guide racers the bumps, turns and ruts at the historic Loretta Lynn Ranch. Also returning to the lineup for their third year is ProX Racing Parts, who will be displaying their products in Sponsor Village.
Alongside the National’s feature sponsors are associate sponsors including MotoTees, Dunlop, FMF, Wiseco, Cometic, Sunoco Race Fuels, Alpinestars and Pivot Works.
All seven major manufacturers including Honda, KTM, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Husqvarna, Cobra and Yamaha continue their support of amateur motocross with $882,425 available in contingency. The 2018 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship runs July 31 through August 5 at Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.
There will be 46+ hours of live online streaming coverage that begins on Tuesday, July 31 through Saturday, August 4 on RacerTV.com, and two one-hour highlight shows featuring the event will air on NBC Sports Network on Saturday, October 13 at 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 11 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
For more information on the AMA Amateur National, visit the series official website at www.mxsports.com or call (304) 284-0101. Join the conversation on the event’s social media channels, along with receiving the most up-to-date news and exclusive content.
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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 57 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 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 35 classes for the 1,470 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 Eli Tomac, Ken Roczen, Aaron Plessinger and Justin Barcia. 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.
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