| May 4-6, 2012 USA NV Las Vegas * AMA Arenacross 2012 National Amature Championship |
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AMA Arenacross 2012 National Amature ChampionshipsMay 4-6, 2012 in Las Vegas, NevadaAMA Arenacross Series AMATEUR NATIONAL ARENACROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS: At this year's Amateur National Arenacross Championships, each of the respective class champions will be recognized as an official AMA National Champion and awarded the ceremonial AMA National Champion Number One Plate. To recognize the 2012 AMA Amateur National Arenacross Champions, the AMA will host these distinguished racers from each class at its annual, year-end award ceremony. The beginner class will be eligible to race at the Amateur National Arenacross Championships but will not receive an AMA National Championship Title The 2012 season will qualify 540 of the best amateur riders in the nation to participate in the 12th annual Amateur National Arenacross Championships. The top 4 riders from 27 different classes and five different regions will make their way to Las Vegas, NV on Saturday May 5 at Sam Boyd Stadium and May 6, 2012 at South Point Hotel & Casino to race in the Amateur National Arenacross Championships the weekend of the Monster Energy® Supercross Finals featuring Ryan Dungey, Chad Reed and James Stewart. Also the 2012 Amateur National Arenacross Championship offers an opportunity for the top ten finishing riders in the Expert Class to receive an AMA Supercross Lites endorsement. The AMA Supercross Lites class endorsement grants these riders the opportunity to compete in the 2013 Monster Energy® Supercross Lites Championship. 2012 AMATEUR NATIONAL ARENACROSS CHAMPIONSHIP REGIONAL QUALIFIERS North - Des Moines, *Madison, Minneapolis South - Topeka, Cedar Park East - Baltimore, Wilkes Barre West - Reno, Fresno Central - *Madison, Grand Rapids, Dayton *These events will be used as dual region rounds and will count as equal points in each of their regions. IT'S EASY TO GET INVOLVED IN THE ARENACROSS SERIES. Whether you're a beginner just getting started or a seasoned professional, one of the 29 classes at Arenacross is meant for you. The beginner class is offered for first time racers or anyone with less than six months motocross experience. An AMA membership, a bike and proper safety equipment are the only requirements to get you started. The Arenacross Series boasts millions in purse, contingency and awards offered for all competitors in any skill level. For additional information on contingency and awards please visit arenacross.com. Each AMA Arenacross event will feature two competition classes, Arenacross and Arenacross Lites that will compete for purse awards on both Friday and Saturday night. Sunday will consist of Amateur National Arenacross Championship qualifiers featuring of youth and amateur riders competing for awards, contingency and an opportunity to compete for an AMA National Arenacross Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada at South Point Hotel and Casino May 6th, 2012. AMA ARENACROSS SERIES SCHEDULE Oct 30 Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines, IA North Nov 6 First Mariner Arena Baltimore, MD East Nov 13 Alliant Energy Center Madison, WI North/Central Dec 11 Mohegan Sun Arena Wilkes Barre, PA East Jan 8 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, MI Central Jan 15 KS Expo Center Topeka, KS South Jan 22 Ervin J. Nutter Center Dayton, OH Central Jan 29 Cedar Park Center Cedar Park, TX South Feb 5 TBD TBD TBD Feb 12 Save Mart Center Fresno, CA West Feb 19 Livestock Events Center Reno, NV West Feb 26 Target Center Minneapolis, MN North May 4 South Point Arena Las Vegas, NV ANAC May 5 Sam Boyd Stadium Las Vegas, NV ANAC May 6 South Point Arena Las Vegas, NV ANAC SUNDAY SCHEDULE Registration: Friday (if applicable) / Saturday 10:00am - 6:30pm Sunday: 6:30am - 8:00am Track Walk: 7:30am Riders Meeting: 7:45am Practice: 8:00am Heat races: after practice (Times subject to change, based on number of entries) On *Friday (if applicable) and Saturday while the pros are practicing registration strongly recommended due to the large number of entries. Amateur Rider registration will be open at Promoter Will Call or Registration on *Friday (if applicable) and Saturday until 7pm. *If there is not an event on Friday registration will be closed. SUNDAY CLASSES: CLASS DETAILS: "A" - Expert "B" - Intermediate "C" - Novice "D" - Beginner (less than six months motocross experience) Class Age Engine Displacement 50cc STOCK 4-6 yrs Engine, electronics, frame, carburetor, air box, rear suspension, front suspension, swing arm, forks, triple clamps, rim size and exhaust system. Cylinder must retain the original manufacturer's bore. All kick-stands must be removed. Class(es) are determined by Jr. & Sr. bike and age. 50cc STOCK 7-8 yrs 65cc 7-9 yrs 59cc-65cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke 65cc 10-11 yrs 59cc-65cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke **65cc 7-11 yrs 59cc-65cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke 85cc 7-11 yrs 79cc-85cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke 85cc 12-15 yrs 79cc-85cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke **85cc 9-15 yrs 79cc-85cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke Maximum front wheel 17" Minimum rear 12" Maximum rear wheel 16" Maximum wheel base 51" Supermini Junior 12-15 yrs 79-112cc 2-stroke, 75-150cc 4-stroke Supermini Senior 13-16 yrs 79-112cc 2-stroke, 75-150cc 4-stroke Maximum wheelbase 52". Maximum front wheel size 19". Maximum rear wheel size 16". Schoolboy Junior 12-16 yrs 86cc-125cc 2-stroke, 75cc-150cc 4-stroke Minimum front wheel size 19". Minimum rear wheel size 16". Schoolboy Senior 13-16 yrs 100cc-150cc 2-stroke, 126cc-250cc 4-stroke Minimum front wheel size 19". Minimum rear wheel size 16". Collegeboy 16-24 yrs 122cc-450cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke Over 25 25 - up 122cc-450cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke Over 30 30 - up 122cc-450cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke Over 35 35 - up 122cc-450cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke Over 40 40 - up 122cc-450cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke Girls 7 - 13 65cc-110cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke, Maximum wheel size: Front 19"' Rear 16" Women 12 - up 99cc-250cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke, min rear wheel 16" - min front wheel 19" AX Lites "B" 12 - up 122cc-250cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke AX Lites "C" 12 - up 122cc-250cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke AX "B" 14 - up 122cc-450cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke AX "C" 14 - up 122cc-450cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke Beginner 14 - up 122cc-450cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke Pit Bike 12 - up Max 12inch rear wheel; max 14inch front wheel. All bikes must be air-cooled 4-stroke engines with open cradle frames. Manual clutches allowed, unlimited engine modifications allowed. Max wheelbase allowed is 49inches. Expert 14 - up 122cc- 450cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke The Expert class is 50% payback based on number of entries. The top 10 in this class at the Amateur National Arenacross Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada May 6th 2012 will be eligible to receive a Supercross Lites endorsement. PRO Sport 14 - up 122cc- 450cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke The PROSport class is 100% payback based on number of entries. NEW THIS YEAR: The Pro Sport Class will be eligible to race at the AMA AMATEUR NATIONAL ARENACROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS and will also eligible to receive an AMA National Championship Title "A" - Expert o "B" - Intermediate o "C" - Novice **This class competes on Friday and Saturday only. A motorcycle may be entered by the same rider in multiple classes. ~Class details have changed for 2012. The Supermini and Schoolboy Classes are now separated into 4 different age groups. BEGINNER CLASS: Riders with 6 months or less motocross experience. Beginner class can not jump the "Large Catapult". Riders attempting to ride the beginner class who have raced more than 6 months will be automatically advanced to the next skill level. The beginner class will be eligible to race at the Amateur National Arenacross Championships but will not receive an AMA National Championship title. South Point Arena 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89183 702-797-8005 Sam Boyd Stadium 7000 East Russell Road Las Vegas, NV 89122-8338 (702) 739-3267 If you have a comment or additional information about this motorcycle event, please post it below.
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