The following is from MX Sports, organizer of the 2016 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship:
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (July 21, 2016)–The 35th Annual Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL returns to the popular Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee on August 1-6. Alongside the world’s largest and most prestigious amateur racing event is a full slate of special events and nighttime activities.
After completion of youth and amateur rider registration on Sunday, July 31, the activities kick off with the annual Oakley Golf Cart Parade at 6 p.m. CDT, followed by the Red Bull Mini Moto for industry mechanics at 7 p.m.
Practice takes place Monday, August 1, please refer to the schedule HERE for the detailed breakdown of the practice divisions and times. The event will officially begin with the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Opening Ceremonies and riders meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the AMSOIL Arena, and the following day will play host to the Red Bull Drive in Theater taking place on the beach at 9 p.m.
Professional rider autograph sessions begin on Wednesday, August 3 at 1:30 p.m. with Kawasaki riders Chris Blose, Jacob Hayes, Austin Forkner and Joey Savatgy. MX for Jesus will present a Chapel Service with Reverend Kevin Cozadd in the FMF Pit Area at 7 p.m. with FMF Karaoke immediately following at 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 4, is jam-packed with activities including Nashville Recording Artist Mason Lee providing music on the beach at 11 a.m. The autograph sessions continue at noon with Moose Racing factory rider Phil Nicoletti and then again at 1 p.m. with Yamaha professional riders Chad Reed and Aaron Plessinger, and all teenagers are invited to attend the Motocross Prom and Silent Disco heating up at 8:30 p.m.
On Friday, August 5, the inaugural Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Hypnotist Show is set to take place at 7 p.m. with the Yamaha/Moto Tees Talent Show following at 8 p.m. in the AMSOIL Arena. Wrapping up the week will be the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Award Ceremony on Saturday, August 6 at 4 p.m. with the crowning of 37 National Champions.
There will be numerous activities taking place throughout the week, Camp Loretta’s returns as a day-camp designed for children ages five through 10 operating daily Monday, August 1 – Friday, August 5 from 10 a.m. – noon and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Also, Fuel Ministries and Fellowship of Christian Athletes are partnering together every evening Saturday, July 30 – Thursday, August 4 to offer family fun games for all ages near Lake Loretta.
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.
There will be 40 hours of live online streaming coverage that begins on Tuesday, August 1 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.
For additional information, visit the official website at www.mxsports.com or call 304-284-0101.
2016 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
Loretta Lynn Ranch
Hurricane Mills, TN
August 1, 2016 – August 6, 2016
Special Events Schedule
Front Gate Schedule: Sunday, July 31 – Monday, August 1: 24 hours; Tuesday, August 2 – Friday, August 5: 6 am – 12 am; Saturday, August 6: 6 am – 3 pm; Guests arriving prior to Sunday, July 31 are subject to $40/day ranch camping fee.
Sunday
9 am Chapel Service with Rev. Kevin Cozadd of MXers for Jesus: Thor Semi
1 pm Youth Rider Registration: AMSOIL Arena
4 pm Amateur Rider Registration: AMSOIL Arena
4 pm Yamaha bLU cRU Decal Pressed on Rider Bib: Yamaha Pits
5 pm Yamaha bLU cRU Track Walk with Robbie Reynard: Starting Line
5 pm CMA Blessing of the Bikes: Starting Line
6 pm Oakley Golf Cart Parade: Team Green Pits
6 pm Cobra Track Walk with Matt Walker: Starting Line
7 pm Red Bull Mini Moto for Mechanics Invitational: Starting Line
Monday
7:30 am Practice (See Practice Schedule)
8 am Amateur and Youth Rider Registration: AMSOIL Arena
8 am Yamaha bLU cRU Decal Pressed on Rider Bib: Yamaha Pits
7:30 pm Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Opening Ceremonies and Riders Meeting: AMSOIL Arena
Tuesday
7:30 am Racing Begins (See Race Order)
12 pm – 2 pm Suzuki Rider Luncheon (Open to all Suzuki riders and their families): Suzuki Pits
6 pm Cobra Team Dinner: AMSOIL Arena
6:30 pm Racing Ends
7:30 pm 2017 Cobra Models Revealed: AMSOIL Arena
7:30 pm Annual AMA Organizer Appreciation Reception: Western Town
9 pm GoPro/Red Bull Drive-In Theatre: Beach
Wednesday
7:30 am Racing Begins (See Race Order)
1 pm – 4 pm Talent Show Registration and Auditions: AMSOIL Arena
1:30 pm Autograph Signing with Chris Blose, Jacob Hayes, Austin Forkner and Joey Savatgy: Team Green Pits
4 pm MX Sports Pro Racing Orientation presented by Suzuki: Suzuki Pits
5 pm Kawasaki/Thor/Parts Unlimited Family Dinner (By Invitation): AMSOIL Arena
6:30 pm Racing Ends
7 pm Chapel Service with Rev. Kevin Cozadd of MXers for Jesus: FMF Pits
8 pm FMF Karaoke: FMF Pits
Thursday
7:30 am Racing Begins (See Race Order)
11 am Music on the Beach with Nashville Recording Artist Mason Lee: Beach
12 pm Moose Autograph Signing with Factory Rider Phil Nicoletti: Moose Semi
1 pm Yamaha Autograph Session with Chad Reed and Aaron Plessinger: Yamaha Pits
6:30 pm Racing Ends
6:30 pm Yamaha Riders & Family Dinner Feat. Professional Yamaha Riders followed by bLU cRU 2016 Team Photo (Wear Your Loretta Lynn’s bLU cRU Team Shirts): AMSOIL Arena
8:30 pm MX Prom (Teen Dance) & Silent Disco: AMSOIL Arena
Friday
7:30 am – 6 pm Racing (See Race Order)
6:30 pm On Track Graduation: AMSOIL Arena
7 pm Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Hypnotist Show: AMSOIL Arena
8 pm Yamaha/Moto Tees Talent Show: AMSOIL Arena
Saturday
7:30 am – 2:30 pm Racing (See Race Order)
4 pm Rock Mountain ATV/MC Awards Ceremonies: AMSOIL Arena
Daily
7 pm – 10 pm SAT – THURS: Fuel Ministries/FCA: Fun Park @ Lake Loretta
MON – TUE: Registration for Thursday Yamaha Family Dinner: Yamaha Pits
10 am – 12 pm MON – FRI: Camp Loretta’s – Enter Near Medical Center
1 pm – 3 pm MON – FRI: Camp Loretta’s – Enter Near Medical Center
8 am – 6 pm MON – FRI: Yamaha bLU cRU Pit Board and T-Shirt Giveaway – Yamaha Pits
8 am – 5 pm MON – FRI:
7 am – 7 pm MON – SAT: Burnout Area Open
11 am – 1 pm TUE – FRI: Thor T-Shirt Iron-on Giveaway (Limited Quantities) – Thor Semi
4:30 pm TUE – FRI: Thor Racewear Giveaway – Thor Semi
TUE – SAT: CMA Blessing of the Bikes – Staging Area Daily
8 pm – 12 am SAT – SAT: Fishbowl Pub Open – Lake Loretta
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