Post by HyperFX on Oct 12, 2008 18:42:09 GMT -6
Changes for the '09 AMA MX season
LAS VEGAS (October 11, 2008) – MX Sports is pleased to announce the first round of significant improvements that are in store for the 2009 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF. MX Sports has been promoting and managing Motocross and off-road racing events since 1972 and is taking the necessary steps to ensure that American Motocross continues to generate fans and sponsors, while maintaining the position of the leading Motocross series in the world with the best riders and tracks.
In conjunction with the announcement of the 2009 schedule and the move to Saturday races and a single-day program, MX Sports is please to confirm the following additional changes:
2009 Television
The first major announcement is that a minimum of three rounds of the series will be broadcast live on Speed TV. The rounds that are not aired live will be same-day coverage, with the races being shown at 10 p.m. on Saturday nights (7 p.m. on the west coast), while the 250cc class will be shown on the following Tuesdays. In addition, the first set of motos will be broadcast live and free on the internet. The Women’s Motocross Association, which will expand to eight rounds, will also receive Speed TV and live internet coverage.
Class names
Each of the two professional classes will receive a new name, with the goal to better identify the classes to the fans. The classes will be renamed from Lites to simply 250, while the Motocross class will be renamed the 450 class. This name format, a return to the traditions of the sport, allows for easier recognition for the fans while clearly identifying the size of the motorcycle.
Race day format
The format on race day will also see a change as the premier class of 450cc bikes will be the first on track for both motos at each event, followed by the 250cc class. The 2009 AMA Toyota Motocross Championships will incorporate the traditional two-moto format; 30 minutes plus two laps.
#1 Plate required
Previous year champions for each class will be required to run the #1 plate if they are defending their championship.
Open rear number plates
The rear number plates on each side of the motorcycle will be no longer be required to display a colored background with the riders number. Riders and teams may use this space to showcase sponsor logos and their names, while maintaining the traditional numbering system on the front. With the advance of transponders and digital scoring, MX Sports is giving this space over to the riders and teams.
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- Saturday, single day events. That's going to screw some dealers that can't close shop to be present on Saturdays.
+ 250/450! It’s about time!
- 450 before 250. That wasn’t an issue before. So why change it now? What was wrong with 250 before 450? What are the advantages of this change?
- #1 Plate required. More loss of recognition by changing a number. The red plate with the original number was best. Not even the NASCAR rednecks are stupid enough to make their champs change their number to 1. What a waste.
- Open rear number plates. Let’s screw tradition and recognition, and rent it to the highest bidder! Another ignorant change. For what, money?
Stop making changes now, while you're still behind.
LAS VEGAS (October 11, 2008) – MX Sports is pleased to announce the first round of significant improvements that are in store for the 2009 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF. MX Sports has been promoting and managing Motocross and off-road racing events since 1972 and is taking the necessary steps to ensure that American Motocross continues to generate fans and sponsors, while maintaining the position of the leading Motocross series in the world with the best riders and tracks.
In conjunction with the announcement of the 2009 schedule and the move to Saturday races and a single-day program, MX Sports is please to confirm the following additional changes:
2009 Television
The first major announcement is that a minimum of three rounds of the series will be broadcast live on Speed TV. The rounds that are not aired live will be same-day coverage, with the races being shown at 10 p.m. on Saturday nights (7 p.m. on the west coast), while the 250cc class will be shown on the following Tuesdays. In addition, the first set of motos will be broadcast live and free on the internet. The Women’s Motocross Association, which will expand to eight rounds, will also receive Speed TV and live internet coverage.
Class names
Each of the two professional classes will receive a new name, with the goal to better identify the classes to the fans. The classes will be renamed from Lites to simply 250, while the Motocross class will be renamed the 450 class. This name format, a return to the traditions of the sport, allows for easier recognition for the fans while clearly identifying the size of the motorcycle.
Race day format
The format on race day will also see a change as the premier class of 450cc bikes will be the first on track for both motos at each event, followed by the 250cc class. The 2009 AMA Toyota Motocross Championships will incorporate the traditional two-moto format; 30 minutes plus two laps.
#1 Plate required
Previous year champions for each class will be required to run the #1 plate if they are defending their championship.
Open rear number plates
The rear number plates on each side of the motorcycle will be no longer be required to display a colored background with the riders number. Riders and teams may use this space to showcase sponsor logos and their names, while maintaining the traditional numbering system on the front. With the advance of transponders and digital scoring, MX Sports is giving this space over to the riders and teams.
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- Saturday, single day events. That's going to screw some dealers that can't close shop to be present on Saturdays.
+ 250/450! It’s about time!
- 450 before 250. That wasn’t an issue before. So why change it now? What was wrong with 250 before 450? What are the advantages of this change?
- #1 Plate required. More loss of recognition by changing a number. The red plate with the original number was best. Not even the NASCAR rednecks are stupid enough to make their champs change their number to 1. What a waste.
- Open rear number plates. Let’s screw tradition and recognition, and rent it to the highest bidder! Another ignorant change. For what, money?
Stop making changes now, while you're still behind.