The AMA Formula Xtreme Series features street-based, large-displacement motorcycles such as the Suzuki GSX-R1100, Honda CBR929, Kawasaki ZX-9, Yamaha R1 and other like machinery. The class is restricted to motorcycles produced for street use and available in the United States through retail dealers. Canadian versions of approved U.S. models will be allowed. Engine modifications are allowed and slick racing tires may be used.

Qualifying procedure:
For timed qualifying events in Superbike and classes requiring an Expert license, a rider's best lap time must be within 115% of the fastest qualifying rider's best lap time in order to pre-qualify for one of the available grid positions in the final race. Riders in the top-10 in points of a particular class, currently or at the end of the previous season, will be permitted a total of one provisional start per season in that class. Provided the grid is not full, this will allow such riders to be placed on the back row of the grid should they not qualify through the normal procedure. Riders will not be permitted provisional starts in more than one class in a season.

AMA Formula Xtreme final races are 60 kilometers in length.