101 | SMX
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ROUNDS
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1 Ultimate World
Championship Title
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$10 Million
Dollar Purse
How to Qualify
- A combined points tally is accrued through the Monster Energy Supercross and Pro Motocross seasons
- The top 20 points earners in 450 and 250 will automatically qualify and be seeded into the SuperMotocross World Championship
- Riders from 21st to 30th in combined points will compete in a Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) race for the final two positions of the 22-rider field
- If a seeded, top 20 athlete is unable to compete in an event, an additional opportunity will be made available for a provisional racer to qualify through the LCQ
- Any racer outside the top 30 in combined points who also won a Supercross Main Event or Pro Motocross moto will also be eligible to compete in the LCQ race for the 21st and 22nd position
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Points Reset
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Points System
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Moto Format
The 250 Class is populated primarily by younger riders on 250cc four-stroke motorcycles.
The SuperMotocross World Championship will operate under a two-moto format for both the 450 and 250 divisions. Each moto will be 20 minutes plus one lap, in which Olympic scoring will determine an overall finishing position for each round. Championship points will be awarded in accordance with each finishing order.
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The Bikes
- Beta
- GasGas
- Honda
- Husqvarna
- Kawasaki
- KTM
- Suzuki
- Triumph
- Yamaha
The numbers 250 and 450 refer to the engine size, as measured in cubic centimeters of displacement (cylinder bore x piston stroke). The 450s boast more power and torque than the small machines, but they’re also more difficult to control and weigh a bit more. The 250s tend to rev higher, while the 450s sound a little more “grunty.” The actual lap times between the two bikes are similar, but in a head-to-head race, a 450 can out-jump a 250 and make passes by accelerating harder out of turns– that’s why the fastest riders use the bigger bikes.
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Terminology
- AMA American Motorcyclist Association
- CC Cubic centimeters (in reference to engine displacement)
- DISPLACEMENT The space covered or volume swept out by the engine piston at each stroke
- DISQUALIFICATION Unless otherwise specified, the forfeiture of all points, awards, and prizes earned during a particular race
- FLAGGERS Workers stationed at various points around the track to advise riders of track conditions via color-coded flags
- GET-OFF A crash
- HIGH-SIDE A crash where the rider goes over the top of the bike, as opposed to laying it down (or a “low-side”)
- HOLESHOT Taking the lead into the first turn of a race
- HOMOLOGATION The process of acquiring eligibility for a motorcycle to be entered in competition, with rules formulated to create parity among race bikes and maintain a level playing field for competitors
- LCQ Last Chance Qualifying race, where two top finishers advance to the Motos
- LINE A specific way around the track or through a particular part of the track; can vary with changing course conditions
- OEM Short for original equipment manufacturer OVERALL The final ranking of the two moto format
- PIT/PADDOCK Area primarily designated for the preparation and maintenance of race equipment, it may also include parking for transporters and other support vehicles
- PIT CREW Mechanics and/or team assistants
- PRIVATEER A racer competing without the benefit of a factory contract or major sponsor support
- PROGRAM The predetermined outline of events that make up a race day
- SEIZE Engine failure due to excessive heat buildup
- STOPPIE Riding on the front wheel only, usually under hard braking
- WHEELIE Riding on the rear wheel only, usually under hard acceleration
- WRENCH Slang for mechanic
Video Gallery
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SMX Insider Visits the AMA Hall of Fame
June 20, 2024
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Highlights: 2024 High Point National
June 16, 2024
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SMX Insider Post Race: Round #4 Pro Motocross: High Point
June 16, 2024
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SMX Insider – High Point Preview feat. Ricky Johnson
June 14, 2024
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Yamaha Animated Track Map – High Point National 2024
June 13, 2024
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2024 Thunder Valley National Raw Recap | Pro Motocross
June 11, 2024
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Highlights: 2024 Toyota Thunder Valley National
June 9, 2024
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SMX Insider Post Race: Round #3 Pro Motocross: Thunder Valley
June 9, 2024
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SMX Insider Xtra: Jett Lawerence’s Update at Thunder Valley
June 8, 2024