2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Schedule
1/12/2021
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (January 12, 2021) – MX Sports Pro
Racing, in partnership with NBC Sports, has announced a 12-round schedule for the upcoming 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship,
sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. As the sport continues to navigate the ongoing
battle against the COVID-19 pandemic this summer’s racing calendar will welcome
the return of some of the most iconic venues in American motocross, with
spectator attendance anticipated at every event.
“The 2021 schedule has
been developed through a collective effort alongside all of our event
organizers, and we’re thrilled to see such legendary venues back on the
calendar,” said Roy Janson, Managing Director at MX Sports Pro Racing. “The
outlook surrounding the fight to eradicate COVID-19 has provided a sense of
optimism amongst our group, which has us hopeful to welcome spectators at all
the races while also allowing nearly every one of our events to remain on their
traditional dates.
“Safety remains paramount in our efforts to host a successful season and we
will continuously monitor all national, state, and local guidelines in an
effort to ensure the well-being of our fans, competitors, and series
personnel,” continued Janson. “While that may require some level of restriction
or limited capacity, it will be in the best interest of all parties.”
The world’s most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series will visit 10
different states on the journey to crown a pair of national champions, kicking
things off on Memorial Day Weekend in the heart of the motocross industry,
Southern California. By moving the start of the season to the holiday
festivities, competitors will receive a full three weeks of preparation from
the conclusion of the AMA Supercross season, which will help ensure that all
riders are healthy and at the top of their game for the first gate drop of the
summer.
After the opening round the championship will crisscross the country, making
highly anticipated returns to venues like High Point Raceway, The Wick 338,
Washougal MX Park, Unadilla MX, and Budds Creek
Motocross Park before culminating with the season finale on September 11 at Hangtown, the oldest event in American motocross. Along the
way, the series will observe four off weekends, further reducing the physical
demands of the racers over the course of 29 total events between January and
September.
“This is the most prestigious championship in all of motocross and we want to
make sure our competitors have the opportunity to be at their best each and
every weekend,” explained Davey Coombs, President of MX Sports Pro Racing.
“We’ve listened to the challenges they face over the course of a season and
have determined that expanding the overall breadth of the 2021 schedule will
ultimately benefit the competitiveness on the racetrack, to which our audience
will hopefully be rewarded with compelling title fights in both the 450 Class
and 250 Class.”
Defending titleholders Zach Osborne and Dylan Ferrandis
will headline a decorated contingent of international talent that will go
bar-to-bar over the course of 24 motos across both the 450 Class and 250 Class,
battling one another as well as Mother Nature in one of motorsports’ most
challenging championships. The most coveted titles in motocross await, as the
Edison Dye Cup (450 Class) and Gary Jones Cup (250 Class) carry a legacy that
spans five decades.
“Passion has and continues to define the legacy of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross
Championship. From our incredibly loyal fan base to the fearless racers who lay
it all on the line in pursuit of victory, there is something truly special
about a summer of American motocross,” added Coombs. “On the heels of a
difficult year, the return of our most beloved venues and the expectation to
welcome fans back to the race means the 2021 season is poised to rejuvenate
that passion that has made this the most storied motocross series on the
planet.”