March 20, 2008
AMA Hare Scrambles Shootout to determine national champion
Racers from both regions invited to compete in season-ending Shootout
PICKERINGTON, Ohio
While the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has expanded the reach and accessibility of the AMA Hare Scrambles Series for 2008 by introducing a regional format, riders still get a shot at an AMA National No. 1 plate at the season-capping AMA East/West Hare Scrambles Shootout
The AMA East/West Hare Scrambles Shootout will be held Oct. 19 at the Cross Bar Ranch in Davis, Okla. The Shootout will run all recognized AMA Hare Scrambles classes, and crown AMA National Champions in the following: Overall, 86-200cc A, 201-250cc A, 251-Open A, Veteran A (over 30), Senior A (over 40), Super Senior A (over 50), 86-200cc B, 201-250cc B, 251-Open B, Veteran B (over 30), Senior B (over 40), Super Senior B (over 50), and Women (85cc-Open) A/B.
All riders are encouraged to participate in the event, regardless of their championship eligibility. However, to be eligible for an AMA National Championship, riders must have earned points in three regional events in the class they are contesting at the Shootout.
"The idea behind the regional format is to reduce the expense and travel time for our riders," said Chuck Weir, AMA off-road racing director. "However, the best riders of each region still have an opportunity to earn that coveted AMA National Championship at the East/West Hare Scrambles Shootout. And while only the top regional riders are eligible for National Championships, we're inviting competitors in all classes to come out and race at what's surely going to be one of the premier off-road racing events in the country this year."
More information about the AMA East/West Shootout can be found at www.amahsshootout.com. For more information on the new regional format for the AMA Hare Scrambles this year, as well as rules, class, promoter and entry information, see the AMA Sports pages at www.AMADirectlink.com.
About AMA Racing
AMA Racing is the competition arm of the American Motorcyclist Association and is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its professional properties include the Monster Energy® AMA Supercross Series, an FIM World Championship, the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF, the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, the AMA Flat Track Championship, the AMA Supermoto Championship and the AMA Pro ATV Championship. In amateur and pro-am competition, AMA Racing sanctions more than 4,000 events in 24 different disciplines and supports more than 110,000 active members. For more information about professional racing, visit www.amaproracing.com. Accredited media outlets can also access an online Press Room . For amateur racing information visit the AMA Sports page at the AMA website.
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