Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 3:00 PM
Special Events Set to Bring Off-Track Fun & Excitement to 2023 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
Jam-Packed Week of Festivities to Complement 108 Motos at Loretta Lynn’s
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (July 20, 2023) — The countdown to the 2023 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, presented by AMSOIL, is underway as just over a week remains until legendary Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, becomes the global epicenter for the sport. More than 1,000 racers of all ages will descend on Middle Tennessee for a week that will see 108 motos contested across 36 classes. Complementing the action will be the jam-packed special events schedule announced by MX Sports, which is set to bring a variety of fun and excitement away from the track.
The week begins on Sunday, July 30, with a special swearing-in ceremony of new recruits for the United States Air Force, followed by the Monster Energy Country Music Festival, headlined by decorated country star and motocross enthusiast Craig Morgan. Then, following practice on Monday, July 31, racers will have the chance to spend time with some stars from the pro ranks, including new AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee Ryan Dungey, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart, and Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Pierce Brown.
The stars of Supercross and Pro Motocross return on Tuesday, August 1, to kick off racing at the Ranch, as Dungey and Stewart are joined by legend Damon Bradshaw and another Hall of Famer, Ryan Villopoto. The STACYC Jam Fest will bring the evening to a close.
After the racing concludes on Wednesday, August 2, racers and their families will be treated to multiple demos, including a GASGAS Trials Demo with Josh Roper and the Monster Energy Keith Sayers FMX Demo. FMF Line Dancing wraps up Day 2 of motos.
When the track goes quiet on Thursday, August 3, the competitive edge will continue into the night as teams battle to see who will emerge victorious in the VP Racing Fuels Cornhole Tournament.
As class champions start to be crowned on Friday, August 4, the celebrations will continue well after the final gate has dropped as the On-Track School Graduation will honor students who have earned their diploma from the sport’s accredited K-12 online private school. Additionally, the beloved Loretta Lynn Kennel Club Dog Show will shine the spotlight on the week’s four-legged stars, while the newly introduced Yamaha/MotoTees Jeopardy Game Show will bring the iconic TV program to the Ranch.
When the final motos bring the week to a close on Saturday, August 5, the Monster Energy Awards Ceremony will celebrate the week that was and commemorate the 36 newly crowned AMA National Champions, announce the Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award Winner, and honor the additional award winners for their incredible achievements.
2023 Special Event Highlights
(All times listed in local central time.)
Sunday, July 30
- 10:00 a.m. - Rider Registration Begins
- 7:30 p.m. - AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Opening Ceremonies Begins
- 7:30 p.m. - United States Air Force Swearing-In Ceremony
- 9:00 p.m. - Monster Energy Country Music Festival with Craig Morgan
Monday, July 31
- 5:00 p.m. - Riders Trackside with Ryan Dungey, Malcolm Stewart, & Pierce Brown
- 6:00 p.m. - S’mores Night with Ryan Dungey, Malcolm Stewart, & Pierce Brown
Tuesday, August 1
- 11:00 a.m. - Malcolm Stewart Autograph Meet & Greet
- 1:00 p.m. - Yamaha bLU cRU Autographs with Ryan Villopoto & Damon Bradshaw
- 7:30 p.m. - STACYC Jam Fest
Wednesday, August 2
- 6:00 p.m. - GASGAS Trials with Josh Roper
- 7:30 p.m. - Monster Energy Keith Sayers FMX Demo
- 8:30 p.m. - FMF Line Dancing
Thursday, August 3
- 8:30 p.m. - VP Racing Fuels Cornhole Tournament
Friday, August 4
- 7:00 p.m. - Loretta Lynn Kennel Club Dog Show
- 7:15 p.m. - On-Track School Graduation
- 8:00 p.m. - Yamaha/MotoTees Jeopardy Game Show
Saturday, August 6
- 10:00 a.m. - Monster Energy Awards Ceremony (Motos 1-14, A-D)
- 4:30 p.m. - Monster Energy Awards Ceremony (Motos 15-36, Open Pro Sport, 250 Pro Sport, 250 B)
For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, 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 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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