How do I get a license or advance?

1. Road Race:
Expert License
An AMA Pro Racing Expert License is issued to eligible riders who have reached the age of 16 years and meets the following criteria:

• Successfully complete at least two full racing seasons (including at least 20 race weekends) of road racing competition with recognized organizations, with at least one full racing season (including at least 10 race weekends) as a full Expert riding a motorcycle(s) eligible for AMA Pro Racing classes. Earn at least 300 Expert points, from a recognized RR organization, riding a motorcycle(s) eligible for AMA Pro Racing classes.


• All new applicants must complete and have certified by the recognized organization the Road Race Eligibility Questionnaire verifying Expert classification and points earned.

• Provide a copy of your current expert rated card with the recognized organization you are submitting points from.


AMA Pro Racing Expert licensed riders may compete and earn advancement points in all AMA Pro Racing Superbike Championship classes except for the Superbike class.

• Superbike License
This license is issued to expert riders who have held an AMA Pro Racing Expert license for one full year and has earned 100 Expert advancement points racing in the AMA Pro Racing championship series.

Superbike licensed riders may compete in all AMA Pro Racing Superbike Championship classes.


2. Supercross and Motocross
Motocross
A Motocross License is the basic license that every rider must have. A Supercross and Supercross Lites License is an endorsement to the basic Motocross License that only qualified riders may apply for and receive. Riders may only apply for one endorsement.

AMA Pro Racing Motocross License applicants must meet one or more of the following requirements:
• Previously held an AMA Pro Racing Motocross, Supercross or Supercross Lites License.
• Earned 100 points in the AMA National Arenacross Series in 2006 or 2007.
• Won three AMA National Arenacross main events in the Arenacross class in 2006 or 2007.
• Finished in the Top five overall in the AMA National Arenacross Series in the Arenacross class in 2006 or 2007
• Finished in the Top five at Loretta Lynn’s National Final in 2006 in the 125A, 250A, 125 Pro Sport or 250 Pro Sport Classes.
• Earned 100 points at The Spring East/West Pro Qualifier Series or the Pro AM Motocross Championship Series. The points must be earned in one series. The East/West Qualifier Series is considered one series.

• Riders that do not meet the above criteria would need written recommendation from AMA Sports’ Ryan Holliday.

Supercross Lites Endorsement

Riders must have a valid 2007 AMA Motocross License and have met one or more of the following requirement criteria and also meet the Supercross Lites Eligibility and Regional requirements:
• Competed in the Supercross Lites Class in 2006 and qualified into the evening program in at least one event or have competed in the Supercross Lites Class in 2005 and qualified into the evening program a minimum of three times.
• Earned 100 points in the AMA National Arenacross Series in 2006 or 2007.
• Won three AMA National Arenacross main events in the Arenacross class in 2006 or 2007.
• Finished in the Top five overall in the AMA National Arenacross Series in the Arenacross class in 2006 or 2007.
• Finished in the Top three at Loretta Lynn’s National Final in 2006 in the 125A, 250A 125 Pro Sport or 250 Pro Sport Classes.
• Earned 100 points at The Spring East/West Pro Qualifier Series or the Fall Pro Am Motocross Championship Series. The points must be earned in one series. The East/West Qualifier Series is considered one series.
• Earned AMA Motocross or Motocross Lites Championship points in 2006.
• Riders who do not meet the above criteria, but have a contract with a Factory or Factory Support Team, along with a written recommendation from the OEM that has control of the Factory or Factory Support Team will be considered for a Supercross Lites Endorsement.

Riders finishing in the Top 20 in the Supercross class in either of the two Supercross seasons, 2005 or 2006 may not ride in the Supercross Lites Class.

Supercross Endorsement
Riders must renew their AMA Pro Racing Supercross License or Supercross Lites License and meet one of the following requirement criteria:
• Competed in the Supercross Class in 2006 and qualified into the evening program in at least one Supercross event or have competed in the Supercross Class in 2005 and qualified into the evening program a minimum of three times.
• Competed in the Supercross Lites Class a minimum of one season and earned a minimum of 20 points in the 2006 season.


3. Flat Track
1. Pro Sport License
An AMA Racing Pro Sport License is issued to eligible riders who have reached the age of 16 years and meet the following criteria:

• 1 year current racing experience

All new applicants must complete the Flat Track Eligibility Questionnaire

2. Expert License
This license is issued to Pro Sport licensed riders who have held a Pro Sport license for one full year and earned a minimum of 80 advancement points.

3. GNC License
This license will be issued to riders who have an AMA Pro Racing Expert license and earned 100 advancement points on a single-cylinder machine or 50 points on a twin cylinder machine.



How many passes am I allowed to purchase and what do they cost?

Supercross or Motocross:
• 2 crew passes and 4 guest passes. The crew members must be current AMA members. Please contact the competition services department for current rates.
Road Race:
• 4 crew and or guest passes. The crew members must be current AMA members. Please contact the competition services department for current rates.
Dirt Track:
• 4 crew passes and 4 guest passes. The crew members must be current AMA members. Please contact the competition services department for current rates.
Hot Shoe dirt track:
• 4 crew passes and 4 guest passes. The crew members must be current AMA members. Please contact the competition services department for current rates.
Supermoto:
• 4 crew and or guest passes. The crew members must be current AMA members. Please contact the competition services department for current rates.



How do I register for an event?

Motocross and Supercross are pre-entry only and have limits of 100 riders per class for Motocross and 80 riders per class for Supercross. Pre-entries must be received by fax or mail before or on the due date.

Supermoto is pre-entry only and has limits of 50 riders for Supermoto and 40 riders each for Unlimited and Lites. Pre-entries must be received by fax or mail before or on the due date.

Road Race, Flat Track and Hot Shoe have pre-entry and post entry (with the exception of the Laguna Seca round of Superbike in July). We strongly encourage you to pre-enter. You can post-enter for an event during normal registration hours that are posted at the race track. If you have questions about the times and location of registration, please call AMA Pro Racing Competition Services at (614) 856-1900.

Schedules are available on the AMA Pro Racing websites 2 weeks prior to the event.



How does my crew person obtain a Crew Member Season Credential and what is the cost?

Crew Member Credential applications are available in the forms section of this area or by contacting the Competition Services department and requesting an application via mail or email. Please contact the Competition Services Department for current rates.



Can my crew member purchase a Season Credential for their spouse and what is the cost?

Crew Members can purchase a guest credential by having that person complete a Guest credential Application. These are available in the forms section of this area or by contacting the Competition Services department and requesting an application via mail. Please contact the Competition Services Department for current rates.



What is the benefit for my crew to hold a Crew Member Credential?

A person holding a Crew Member Credential doesn’t have to stop at the registration area before each race.



What do I need to do if I wish to ride an event overseas now that I hold an AMA Pro Racing license?

All riders wishing to participate in FIM-sanctioned events held outside the United States must apply for an FIM license and must be released from this federation. The release insures that the rider is properly licensed and insured under FIM regulations. The FIM also requires all riders applying for a FIM license to complete an Anti-Doping form and have a physical in which the doctor and rider fill out medical forms. Call Competition Services for all necessary paperwork at least four (4) weeks prior to the event the rider wishes to participate in.