2008 AMA Amateur National Area Qualifier _________________________________________

Aonia Pass MX is once again proud to host a 2008 Southeast Region Area Qualifier for the Loretta Lynn's Amateur National Championships. You can find answers to the most FAQ below. For a list of classes running CLICK HERE! For general information on the 2008 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships at Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN CLICK HERE! Where is it? Aonia Pass Motocross 3030 Thomson Rd. (US Hwy 78) Washington, GA 30673 706-678-3737 http://www.aonia-pass-mx.com When is it? ORGANIZED PRACTICE - FRIDAY MARCH 14, 2008 MANDATORY RIDER'S MEETING SAT- SUN: 7:45am STOCK CLASS RACING - SATURDAY MARCH 15, 2008 MOD CLASS RACING -  SUNDAY MARCH 16, 2008 Who Can Race? Anyone can race at the area qualifier - even if you aren’t trying to qualify!! All you need is an active AMA membership and health insurance. Everyone gets two motos each day (not counting qualifying - if needed) and there are race divisions both days for everyone. Check out each days available race classes here What Does It Cost? The gate fees are listed CLICK HERE with free overnight parking. (4 years old and under free) RV Hookups (electric & water only) are limited, first come-first served. Cost is $15 per day for use of RV hookup. Please pay this fee upon arrival to the track. Aonia Pass does not have a RV dump station. Do not dump your waste or waste water onsite.  If you want to locate a dump station, go to: http://www.rvdumps.com Race fees are listed CLICK HERE plus $10 MX Sports fee if you’re trying to qualify for the Amateur national. All racers must be AMA Members to participate in this event. You will find a link to become an AMA member on this site or you can become an AMA member at the race. You MUST bring proof of your membership or renewal to the event.  NO EXCEPTIONS. If your trying to qualify for the Amateur National Championship make sure you keep track of  your copy of the MX Sports form. What is weekend schedule? When you arrive at the facility, please pay your Gate Fee and RV Hookup fee. If you arrive early in the week, please go to the main sign-up building and take care of your gate/rv fees. Gates are open all week prior to the main Practice Day on Friday, March 14, 2008. All tracks/trails are closed until Friday's practice. Gate is open 6am -11pm each night. RV hookups are limited and first-come, first-served. $15/day for a hookup. Please, do not hold RV hookup spots for someone unless they are there with you. It is unfair to hold RV spots when there are people who are there and ready to use them. First come, FIRST SERVED. Find a parking spot in the pit area. Please park close together, be as organized as you can, and leave room for others to pull in and out without blocking anyone in. NO children (under 16) allowed to drive pit vehicles. Adult, injured, elderly are ok to register a vehicle for themselves only. This is for your own safety and comfort. OK to register a Mule, Golf Cart, ATV for adult use only. (Bicycles OK for everyone). Adult Pit Vehicle Registration Fee for entire weekend: $15 Any dangerous or risky issues with any pit vehicle will affect the racer and his/her results at this event. No motorized vehicles in Vendor's Row (except for authorized personnel) or main Grandstand area. Friday Practice Signup 8:00AM Friday Practice 9:00AM - approx 3:00PM Practice Order will be posted at event. Early Sign-up for Saturday's racing will be announced on Friday. All motors off at 7:00PM Saturday/Sunday Signup - 7:00AM Saturday/Sunday Rider's meeting at 7:45AM MANDATORY Saturday/Sunday Short Practice and then First Race immediately follow rider's meeting. Sunday Morning Church service by MXer's For Jesus before rider's meeting. RACE ORDER WILL BE POSTED AT EVENT RACE RESULTS POSTED THROUGHOUT THE DAY ON THE SCOREBOARD. FINAL RESULTS POSTED 30 MINUTES AFTER YOUR FINAL MOTO What Are The Rules? The Area Qualifier is run under AMA Sports rules and MX Sports supplemental rules. Please read these rules prior to signing up. Especially the rules regarding the stock classes!!! This will help eliminate signing up in the incorrect classes and possibly being disqualified. No Riding outside of designated areas. Stock Classes are subject to inspection before and /or after their motos. $50 protest fee (in writing) for any protests What To Do In Order To Race. Show up at the track and pay your gate fee. Go to the sign up building during the sign up times. Select the class(es) you would like to race. Fill out the event entry form (and MX Sports form if trying to qualify) and pay your entry fees. Attend the mandatory rider's meeting each day. Show up at the starting line for your practices and races. Look for the official race schedule that will be posted by the end of practice. Go race and have fun!! FAQ’s CLICK HERE FOR NEW MX SPORTS SPECIFIC FAQ'S CLICK HERE FOR NEARBY HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS