Professional Motocross License Eligibility

Applicants for an AMA Pro Racing Professional Motocross License who meet the qualifications listed in the AMA Pro Racing Pro Motocross Championship Rulebook, may apply at amaproracing.com.  

New applicants are eligible to apply for a professional motocross license by acquiring 60 AMA Pro-Am advancement points over the 18-month period prior to application. AMA Pro-Am sanctioned events are listed on the americanmotorcyclist.com website and in the calendar section of the AMA’s American Motorcyclist magazine.  

New applicants are also eligible to apply for a professional motocross license by qualifying and competing in the 250 or 450 Pro Sport class at the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship in the previous or current year. 

In addition, AMA Pro Racing may issue a license to any rider who does not meet the above criteria if it determines, in its sole discretion, that a rider has adequate competition experience consistent with that found at AMA Pro-Am sanctioned events. To be considered under this criterion, a rider must submit the following:

1. A Race Resume indicating all “A”, Expert and/or Pro-Am level race results within the past 18 months. Results for “B” or “C” classes will not be considered. A minimum of five race results is required, AND
2. At least one Letter of Reference (with contact information) from an AMA national or district race official, a recognized industry representative or a certified USMCA (United States Motorcycle Coaches Association) instructor who is personally familiar with the race qualifications of the applicant and who can attest to the skill requirements of the applicant for a professional motocross license.

Additional information may be required as necessary to determine an applicant’s eligibility. Multiple submissions and updates may be made.