Exciting New Changes for ATVA National Motocross Pros in 2006!

Exciting New Changes for ATVA National Motocross Pros in 2006!

Pickerington, OH (12/9/05) - With the 2006 ATVA National Motocross Championships just around the corner, more exciting changes were announced for the Pro Riders as a result of a recent meeting between Pro Representative, John Natalie Jr, and the ATVA Race Promoters.

As ATVA MX racing continues to grow in popularity, more fans and racers are following the series than ever before, which has created new obstacles beyond the track for many of the Pros. With less available parking, longer registration lines, and more spectators, the race began for many Pros before they ever reached the starting gate. In an effort to help alleviate some of the added headaches and responsibilities of being a Pro, several changes are in store for next season.

Pro Riders will be issued Identification Cards to help facilitate the ability of the event staff to quickly recognize the Pros from the Amateurs. Also, instead of having the Pros scattered around the parking lot amongst the amateurs, the Top 20 Pros will each receive one Pro Parking Sticker and have standard sized space reserved for their rig in Pro Pits.

With all the Top 20 Pros parked in one central location, it will erase the parking concerns for many Pros and provide a spectator friendly environment for those seeking autographs and meeting with their favorite racers. In an effort to provide a safer environment in the Pro Pits, it will be reserved for walking traffic only with no rental/support vehicles allowed whenever possible.

Also, to facilitate the Pros’ ability to focus on the race and added responsibility of signing autographs, rider registration will have a Pro ‘Fast Pass’ Lane, which will allow Pro riders to signup without waiting in any lines.

Other exciting changes are the Pro Purse increasing to $10,000 and the Top 5 Pros in the current point standings receiving the first five gate picks with the remaining Pros drawing spoons for gate selection. The Top 10 Pros in current point standings still automatically qualify with the remaining ten positions determined from the results of Pro Qualifiers on Saturday.

For more details on some of these changes and many others view the 2006 Supplemental Rules here. (Adobe PDF, 52k)