Press Release | July 21, 2023
A jam-packed week of special events is planned for off-track fun alongside the 108 motos at the 2023 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, which kicks off July 30, at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.
Country Music Star and Army Veteran Craig Morgan to Headline Monster Energy Country Music Festival
This is a press release from MX Sports…
Morgantown, W. Va. (July 20, 2023) — The countdown to the 2023 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, presented by AMSOIL, is underway as just over a week remains until legendary Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, becomes the global epicenter for the sport. More than 1,000 racers of all ages will descend on Middle Tennessee for a week that will see 108 motos contested across 36 classes. Complementing the action will be the jam-packed special events schedule announced by MX Sports, which is set to bring a variety of fun and excitement away from the track.
The week begins on Sunday, July 30, with a special swearing-in ceremony of new recruits for the United States Air Force, followed by the Monster Energy Country Music Festival, headlined by decorated country star and motocross enthusiast Craig Morgan. Then, following practice on Monday, July 31, racers will have the chance to spend time with some stars from the pro ranks, including new AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee Ryan Dungey, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart, and Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Pierce Brown.
The stars of Supercross and Pro Motocross return on Tuesday, August 1, to kick off racing at the Ranch, as Dungey and Stewart are joined by legend Damon Bradshaw and another Hall of Famer, Ryan Villopoto. The STACYC Jam Fest will bring the evening to a close.
After the racing concludes on Wednesday, August 2, racers and their families will be treated to multiple demos, including a GASGAS Trials Demo with Josh Roper and the Monster Energy Keith Sayers FMX Demo. FMF Line Dancing wraps up Day 2 of motos.
When the track goes quiet on Thursday, August 3, the competitive edge will continue into the night as teams battle to see who will emerge victorious in the VP Racing Fuels Cornhole Tournament.
As class champions start to be crowned on Friday, August 4, the celebrations will continue well after the final gate has dropped as the On-Track School Graduation will honor students who have earned their diploma from the sport’s accredited K-12 online private school. Additionally, the beloved Loretta Lynn Kennel Club Dog Show will shine the spotlight on the week’s four-legged stars, while the newly introduced Yamaha/MotoTees Family Feud Game Show will bring the iconic TV program to the Ranch.
When the final motos bring the week to a close on Saturday, August 5, the Monster Energy Awards Ceremony will celebrate the week that was and commemorate the 36 newly crowned AMA National Champions, announce the Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award Winner, and honor the additional award winners for their incredible achievements.
2023 AMA Amateur National Motocross Special Events Highlights
(All times listed in local central time.)
Sunday, July 30
- 10 a.m. – Rider Registration Begins
- 7:30 p.m. – AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Opening Ceremonies Begins
- 7:30 p.m. – United States Air Force Swearing-In Ceremony
- 9 p.m. – Monster Energy Country Music Festival with Craig Morgan
Monday, July 31
- 5 p.m. – Riders Trackside with Ryan Dungey, Malcolm Stewart, & Pierce Brown
- 6 p.m. – S’mores Night with Ryan Dungey, Malcolm Stewart, & Pierce Brown
Tuesday, August 1
- 11 a.m. – Malcolm Stewart Autograph Meet & Greet
- 1 p.m. – Yamaha bLU cRU Autographs with Ryan Villopoto & Damon Bradshaw
- 7:30 p.m. – STACYC Jam Fest
Wednesday, August 2
- 6 p.m. – GASGAS Trials with Josh Roper
- 7:30 p.m. – Monster Energy Keith Sayers FMX Demo
- 8:30 p.m. – FMF Line Dancing
Thursday, August 3
- 8:30 p.m. – VP Racing Fuels Cornhole Tournament
Friday, August 4
- 7 p.m. – Loretta Lynn Kennel Club Dog Show
- 7:15 p.m. – On-Track School Graduation
- 8 p.m. – Yamaha/MotoTees Family Feud Game Show
Saturday, August 6
- 10 a.m. – Monster Energy Awards Ceremony (Motos 1-14, A-D)
- 4:30 p.m. – Monster Energy Awards Ceremony (Motos 15-36, Open Pro Sport, 250 Pro Sport, 250 B)
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