Cycle News Staff | May 21, 2021
The date for the 2021 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship round at Southwick has changed from June 26 to July 10.
Following the newly announced lift in various Covid-19 restrictions in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, MX Sports Pro Racing has announced an updated event date for the Southwick National. The annual visit to New England was originally scheduled for June 26 but will now commence on July 10 as the fifth round of the 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.
The decision to move Southwick to a later date is in an effort to better accommodate event organizers at The Wick 338. Due to previous concerns in the ongoing communication with state and local health officials in Hampden County to host large public gatherings, preparations for this year’s event were briefly halted. However, following the latest announcement from Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker to lift the state’s remaining restrictions, the staff at The Wick 338 has resumed its efforts to welcome the anticipated return of American motocross, following the event’s cancelation last season.
“We want to commend Rick Johnson, Keith Johnson and the team at The Wick 338 for their resiliency over the past year,” said Roy Janson, Managing Director at MX Sports Pro Racing. “They have faced quite a difficult task navigating the state’s mitigation strategies but have remained steadfast in doing everything possible to successfully host the Southwick National for the 2021 season. Fortunately, their patience has allowed them to reach this celebratory juncture in which fans will be openly welcomed to watch the world’s fastest racers tackle the hallowed sands of Southwick, albeit at a slightly later date than originally planned.”
The 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship will begin on Saturday, May 29, with the Fox Raceway I National in Southern California. With its new date on the calendar, the Southwick National will move from Round 4 of the season to Round 5, following the RedBud National over the Independence Day holiday.
2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Schedule (Updated)
| May 29 |
(Rnd 1) Fox Raceway National |
Pala, California |
| June 5 |
(Rnd 2) Thunder Valley National |
Lakewood, Colorado |
| June 19 |
(Rnd 3) High Point National |
Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania |
| July 3 |
(Rnd 4) RedBud National |
Buchanan, Michigan |
| July 10 |
(Rnd 5) Southwick National |
Southwick, Massachusetts |
| July 17 |
(Rnd 6) Spring Creek National |
Millville, Minnesota |
| July 24 |
(Rnd 7) Washougal National |
Washougal, Washington |
| August 14 |
(Rnd 8) Unadilla National |
New Berlin, New York |
| August 21 |
(Rnd 9) Budds Creek National |
Mechanicsville, Maryland |
| August 28 |
(Rnd 10) Ironman National |
Crawfordsville, Indiana |
| September 4 |
(Rnd 11) Pala National |
Pala, California |
| September 11 |
(Rnd 12) Hangtown National |
Sacramento, California |
Tickets to select rounds of the championship are now on sale:
Fox Raceway I National Tickets
Thunder Valley National Tickets
High Point National Tickets
RedBud National Tickets
Spring Creek National Tickets
Unadilla National Tickets
Budds Creek National Tickets
Ironman National Tickets
Hangtown Motocross Classic Tickets
Ticket availability for the Southwick National will be announced in the near future.
For more information, visit ProMotocross.com
The following is a press release from January 12, 2021…
MX Sports, the organizers of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, announced the 2021 outdoor MX schedule. The championship will consist of 12 rounds while visiting 10 different states. Three rounds will be held in California, two of them at the same venue, Fox Raceway in Pala. The other will be the Hangtown National in Sacramento.
2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Schedule
| May 29 |
(Rnd 1) Fox Raceway National |
Pala, California |
| June 5 |
(Rnd 2) Thunder Valley National |
Lakewood, Colorado |
| June 19 |
(Rnd 3) High Point National |
Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania |
| June 26 |
(Rnd 4) Southwick National |
Southwick, Massachusetts |
| July 3 |
(Rnd 5) RedBud National |
Buchanan, Michigan |
| July 17 |
(Rnd 6) Spring Creek National |
Millville, Minnesota |
| July 24 |
(Rnd 7) Washougal National |
Washougal, Washington |
| August 14 |
(Rnd 8) Unadilla National |
New Berlin, New York |
| August 21 |
(Rnd 9) Budds Creek National |
Mechanicsville, Maryland |
| August 28 |
(Rnd 10) Ironman National |
Crawfordsville, Indiana |
| September 4 |
(Rnd 11) Pala National |
Pala, California |
| September 11 |
(Rnd 12) Hangtown National |
Sacramento, California |
MX Sports Release:
MX Sports Pro Racing, in partnership with NBC Sports, has announced a 12-round schedule for the upcoming 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. As the sport continues to navigate the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic this summer’s racing calendar will welcome the return of some of the most iconic venues in American motocross, with spectator attendance anticipated at every event.
“The 2021 schedule has been developed through a collective effort alongside all of our event organizers, and we’re thrilled to see such legendary venues back on the calendar,” said Roy Janson, Managing Director at MX Sports Pro Racing. “The outlook surrounding the fight to eradicate COVID-19 has provided a sense of optimism amongst our group, which has us hopeful to welcome spectators at all the races while also allowing nearly every one of our events to remain on their traditional dates.
“Safety remains paramount in our efforts to host a successful season and we will continuously monitor all national, state, and local guidelines in an effort to ensure the well-being of our fans, competitors, and series personnel,” continued Janson. “While that may require some level of restriction or limited capacity, it will be in the best interest of all parties.”
The world’s most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series will visit 10 different states on the journey to crown a pair of national champions, kicking things off on Memorial Day Weekend in the heart of the motocross industry, Southern California. By moving the start of the season to the holiday festivities, competitors will receive a full three weeks of preparation from the conclusion of the AMA Supercross season, which will help ensure that all riders are healthy and at the top of their game for the first gate drop of the summer.
Pro Motocross Returns With 12 Rounds
Zach Osborne will begin his 450MX title defense at Pala, California.
After the opening round the championship will crisscross the country, making highly anticipated returns to venues like High Point Raceway, The Wick 338, Washougal MX Park, Unadilla MX, and Budds Creek Motocross Park before culminating with the season finale on September 11 at Hangtown, the oldest event in American motocross. Along the way, the series will observe four off weekends, further reducing the physical demands of the racers over the course of 29 total events between January and September.
“This is the most prestigious championship in all of motocross and we want to make sure our competitors have the opportunity to be at their best each and every weekend,” explained Davey Coombs, President of MX Sports Pro Racing. “We’ve listened to the challenges they face over the course of a season and have determined that expanding the overall breadth of the 2021 schedule will ultimately benefit the competitiveness on the racetrack, to which our audience will hopefully be rewarded with compelling title fights in both the 450 Class and 250 Class.”
Defending titleholders Zach Osborne and Dylan Ferrandis will headline a decorated contingent of international talent that will go bar-to-bar over the course of 24 motos across both the 450 Class and 250 Class, battling one another as well as Mother Nature in one of motorsports’ most challenging championships. The most coveted titles in motocross await, as the Edison Dye Cup (450 Class) and Gary Jones Cup (250 Class) carry a legacy that spans five decades.
“Passion has and continues to define the legacy of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. From our incredibly loyal fan base to the fearless racers who lay it all on the line in pursuit of victory, there is something truly special about a summer of American motocross,” added Coombs. “On the heels of a difficult year, the return of our most beloved venues and the expectation to welcome fans back to the race means the 2021 season is poised to rejuvenate that passion that has made this the most storied motocross series on the planet.” CN
For information about the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, please visit ProMotocross.com
