AMA Supercross
AMA Supercross is one of the highest-profile motorsports in the world. It features world-class athletes pushing motorcycles to their limits in stadium settings across the country.
The AMA Supercross Championship is presented in the 450 SX class, which primarily features four-stroke, 450cc technology. The 250 SX class, which showcases riders on four-stroke, 250cc motorcycles, is split into Eastern (U.S.) and western regional divisions, each awarding its own title.
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History
Supercross got its start in 1971 when the AMA conducted a professional motocross race on a temporary track at Daytona International Speedway. While most motocross races had been held in the rural countryside, this inaugural Daytona event brought motocross to the people.
A year later, the concept was taken a step further, when motocross was brought to major urban sports stadiums, beginning with the Los Angeles Coliseum. The term “Supercross,” a combination of Super Bowl and Motocross, was coined. In the 1980s and 1990s, teams, motorcycle manufacturers, broadcast partners, race facilities and sponsors worked together to bring the sport to new audiences. Top Supercross riders became household names, and off-road motorcycle sales soared.
Contact Us
Rider Inquiries:
Connie Fleming – cfleming@ama-cycle.org
Website and AMA Media Inquiries:
Joy Burgess – jburgess@ama-cycle.org
Advertising Inquiries:
Michael Kula – mkula@ama-cycle.org
AMA Supercross Event Ticket Inquiries:
Customer Service – Feld Entertainment