by: Brandon Short
Friday, July 8, 2022 | 5:00 PM
Lucas Oil Becomes Feature Partner of
Monster Energy AMA National Motocross Championship
Global Oil and Additive Powerhouse Expands Motocross Support
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (July 8, 2022) — MX Sports has announced the addition of world renowned Lucas Oil Products as the newest feature partner of the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship. The 41st running of the world’s single-largest motocross event will take place from August 1-6 at Tennessee’s famed Loretta Lynn’s Ranch.
“Lucas Oil has long been one of the most dedicated and influential supporters of the sport of motocross and we’re privileged to welcome them as a feature partner for the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship,” said Tim Cotter, Event Director, MX Sports. “As one of the single-most-recognizable brands in all of motorsports, their inclusion as a major supporter of Loretta Lynn’s provides even more credibility to this storied event and is positioned to amplify its notoriety even further.”
Founded by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas in Southern California in 1989, Lucas Oil Products was created to provide consumers with the best lubricants and additives available anywhere. More than three decades later, Lucas Oil’s range of products is unparalleled, with a diversified range of industry segments that includes the automotive, industrial, marine, motorsports, outdoor, and powersports marketplaces, many of which were established by Forrest Lucas himself. With more than 300 premium oil and lubricant products available, Lucas Oil boasts the largest variety of shelf products from any oil company in the United States, with a distribution network spanning 48 different countries.
“Motocross competition is very near and dear to Lucas Oil and we are thrilled at the opportunity to partner with MX Sports for the 41st running of the Amateur National Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch,” said Morgan Lucas, President of Lucas Oil. “The Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship has helped jumpstart the careers of the sport’s most talented riders so having our brand represented at this historic event is an honor for us. We are very excited to see the next round of amateur champions crowned at this event.”
from Loretta Lynn's Ranch will commence from August 1-6.
Photo: Align Media
For six days, August 1-6, the small, rural town of Hurricane Mills in Middle Tennessee, will become the global epicenter of the motocross world as athletes young and old look to add their names to the decorated Loretta Lynn’s legacy and the jaw-dropping Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Trophy. Thousands of riders will converge on these hallowed grounds in a pursuit of an AMA National Championship across 36 different classes of competition for riders of all ages and progressive skill levels.
For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National, visit the official series 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 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
The Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship is the world's largest and most prestigious amateur motocross racing program. The national qualifying program will consist of 51 Area Qualifiers (February through May) and 18 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. 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 is sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). For more information, visit www.mxsports.com.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.
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