Big Stars & Big Fun Highlight Special Events Schedule for 2025 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship

Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 5:00 PM

Big Stars & Big Fun Highlight Special Events Schedule for 2025 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship

Full Slate of Weeklong Festivities Features Interactive Events
and Appearances from Pro Motocross Stars

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (July 24, 2025) — While the racing alone is enough to make the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL worthy of its distinction as “The World’s Greatest Motocross Vacation,” it’s the full slate of special events scheduled throughout the week at Loretta Lynn Ranch that have fostered decades of memories for the thousands of competitors that have graced these hallowed grounds. This year’s special events schedule is no different, with a vast array of activities, events, and interactions that begin on Saturday, July 26, and run all the way to the following Saturday, on August 2.

Full Special Events Schedule

On Sunday, July 27, it’s officially opening day at the Ranch starting at 9:00 a.m. local time, as athletes begin their check-in and registration process. At the end of official business, everyone will come together at 4:30 p.m. local time for the annual Nathan Hall 442 Memorial Bicycle Ride. Attendees will then have their first opportunity to hang out with a Pro Motocross champion as Ryan Villopoto leads the Yamaha Track Walk at 5:00 p.m. That will be followed by opening ceremonies at 7:30 p.m. and capped off by the week’s showcase event, the Monster Energy Country Music Festival headlined by Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, Emmy Russell at 9:00 p.m.

Following practice on Monday, July 28, another Pro Motocross champion will spend time with the racers as Ryan Dungey will share his expertise with KTM Ready to Race Trackside Tips at 6:00 p.m. local time. The intensity ramps up on Tuesday, July 29, as motos get underway, but the fun continues with a special autograph session with Ryan Villopoto during intermission, in addition to a more slow-paced event, as Pro Motocross fan favorite Malcolm Stewart hosts the Mookie Catch Classic fishing competition at the Lake Loretta trackside pond at 5:00 p.m. local time. The STACYC Jam Fest wraps things up at 7:30 p.m.

The second day of racing on Wednesday, July 30, will welcome current Pro Motocross 250 Class stalwart Levi Kitchen for an autograph session at 4:00 p.m. local time, followed by the GASGAS Beach Bash as well as the Twisted Tea Suzuki Cornhole Tournament at 6:00 p.m. The evening will end on a high note as freestyle legend Keith Sayers defies gravity and physics at 7:30 p.m. with the Monster Energy FMX Demo. On Friday, August 1, the Ranch will kick off the month by putting the spotlight on our furry friends with the annual Loretta Lynn Kennel Club Dog Show at 7:00 p.m. local time, which will lead into the On Track School Graduation Ceremony at 7:15 p.m. That will be followed by a chance to win prizes at the Monster Jam with Zac Herrin + Music Bingo at 8:00 p.m.

Throughout the week, Camp STACYC will keep kids active with special sessions and activities between 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. local time daily, from Monday to Friday. Additionally, Radio Fox presented by Vurb Moto will recap what happened on the track and will do a little bench racing with some of the most respected names in motocross on select evenings, from 8:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s closing day of racing will culminate with a celebration of the 36 class champions and specialty award recipients at the Monster Energy Awards Ceremonies, beginning at 10:00 a.m. local time.

All 108 motos from the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship will be showcased live, from the first gate drop to the last, on Racer TV.

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.

About the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
The Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL is the world's largest and most prestigious amateur motocross racing program. The national qualifying program will consist of over 50 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. 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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