2012 WMX Schedule Announced
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 | 3:20 PM
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Print2012 Women’s Motocross Championship to
Once Again Feature Eight Rounds of Action
Round-by-Round Recaps to be Seen on NBC Sports’ Weekly Highlight Shows
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – The Women’s Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing (WMX) returns for another eight-race schedule for the 2012 season of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. Perennial rivals Ashley Fiolek and Jessica Patterson have won the past four WMX Class titles and will once again lead the world’s fastest women into action for what is sure to be a highly-competitive summer.
The WMX Class will be showcased as the first set of motos at each of the eight rounds of the championship. As in years past, the women will engage in a pair of 15-minute motos to determine an overall winner. The gate will drop on the WMX Class’ opening moto to kick-start the day’s festivities, with the second moto following just prior to intermission.
“The WMX Class is always an exciting battle and you can expect that to continue this summer,” said MX Sports Pro Racing’s President Davey Coombs. “Over the last four years, the quality of racing has gotten better and better thanks to a continued increase in the depth of talent. The championship has clearly emerged as the world’s premier series for female riders and the WMX Championship boasts more factory-supported riders than ever before.”
The 2012 season will also mark the WMX Class’ return to television. Each round of the championship will be featured in the weekly Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Highlight Show on NBC Sports, recapping the captivating moments and storylines of all eight Nationals.
The WMX season kicks off on May 19 from the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, Calif. Fiolek and Patterson will be challenged throughout the summer by veterans Tarah Gieger and Mariana Balbi, in addition to up-and-coming riders like Jacqueline Strong and Vicki Golden and Sayaka Kaneshiro.,
Following Hangtown, the schedule will take the women to staple racetracks – Hangtown, Freestone, Thunder Valley, High Point, RedBud, Washougal, and Moto-X 338 before joining their male counterparts in the 250 and 450 Classes at the inaugural race at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, the 2012 season finale.
| 2012 Women’s Motocross Championship Schedule | ||
| May 19 | FMF Hangtown Motocross Classic | Sacramento, Calif. |
| May 26 | Freestone National | Wortham, Texas |
| June 2 | Toyota Thunder Valley National | Lakewood, Colo. |
| June 9 |
FMF High Point National | Mt. Morris, Pa |
| July 7 | Red Bull RedBud National | Buchanan, Mich. |
| July 21 | Caterpillar Washougal National | Washougal, Wash. |
| August 11 | Moto-X 338 National | Southwick, Mass. |
| September 8 | Lake Elsinore National | Lake Elsinore, Calif. |
Tickets for all 12 rounds of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship can be found at www.allisports.com.
For additional information please visit AlliSports.com/motocross also, “like” the American Motocross Facebook page, “follow” @AmericanMX on Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content and information on the latest from Lucas Oil Motocross..
For media information about the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, please contact MX Sports Pro Racing via email at [email protected].
MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious motocross series - the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The industry leader in off road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. Visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.
Alli Sports
Alli Sports, is an action sports lifestyle brand whose mission is to connect fans with athletes and brands through best in class events, media, and authentic branded products. Alli Sports includes: the Dew Tour, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and the Red Bull Signature Series; Alli Media, which creates, produces, and distributes original content; Alli RideShop, an online retailer carrying top skate and BMX consumer products; and Alli MotoShop an online retailer carrying top moto consumer products. Alli Sports is owned by NBC Sports. More information can be found at www.allisports.com.
Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, lubricants and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, featuring a premium line of oils, lubricants and problem-solving performance additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry. Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the "Official Motor Oil of the Pro Motocross Championship." Visit www.LucasOil.com.
NBC Sports Group
When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January of 2011, the broad reach and storied history of NBC Sports united with Comcast's 24/7 ability to super-serve fans to create the NBC Sports Group. The new sports media company consists of an array of broadcast television, cable television and digital sports assets, including NBC Sports & Olympics, Golf Channel, NBC Sports Network, 11 SportNets (regional sports networks) and their respective websites. Together, the new combined assets of the NBC Sports Group possess an unparalleled collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the Olympics, NFL, NHL, PGA TOUR, PGA of America, USGA, IndyCar, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, Wimbledon, French Open, Tour de France and Kentucky Derby.
AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing sanctioning body in the United States, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization sanctions professional motorcycle racing competition, which includes, AMA Pro Motocross, AMA Pro Road Racing, and AMA Pro Flat Track. Visit www.amaproracing.com.
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Get Freestone,ThunderValley out of there!!!!!!!!! put HighPoint, Broom Tioga back in
3 weeks with racing
4 weeks off
2 weeks with racing
3 weeks off
1 week with racing
2 weeks off, then
2 weeks with racing!?
Just give 'em eight straight rounds
Looking forward to the WMA this year, sometimes they have the best battles, and they are getting some stlyi now. Before they were clearing everything but not with authority, now they straight rip. The top girls have stayed pretty healthy and have been racing national tracks for a few years now, good stuff.
Hey @mrs.mx
Thunder valley is the only pro caliber race we get here. My daughter and I would be bummed to lose the wmx
round.
I can't believe the official schedule gets released 10 days before the first round. Can you imagine the men's National series schedule being announced 10 days before the first round?
What would it really matter anyway except for Broom and now freestone added and colorado the schedule is the same for the last million years Oh I forgot about Kenworthys missing and Highpoint being moved of traditional Mermorial day big deal they know what the drill is by now Just Sayin!!!!!!!!!!
Is that one chick with the long black hair on a Kawasaki racing this year? I think the name is J. Hansen or something like that. Is that Jolene Hansen?
look out for a little Aussie girl, Meghan Rutledge. Ridiculously fast, she'll make an impression straight away!
It's a bummer that Vicki Golden couldn't get a ride this season, she said she's not going to be racing outdoor nationals this year. She did say that she was planning on doing X-games though, which is awesome, because she's got some serious scrubs and whips... it will be amazing to see her show her skills at X!
Big thanks to Davey Coombs for hooking the WMX with more exposure for this year, he' gets a lot of crap from people about not doing more for the WMX racer, but he has really been one of their biggest supporter and doing all that he can to help the WMX grow. People definitely want to see more of the WMX and now hopefully sponsors will continue to help the women out more also to the sport grow even more, because hands down this is the greatest sport on the planet. Thanks again to Davey and the MX sports family!!